Ev blushes but rolls her eyes at him. “I’ll cut a bitch if he ever tries anything stupid again.” She glances over at him as he holds their daughter protectively in his arms. “Ethan at the office late again?”
I nod and smile at her. “That man would work through the night if he could.” I wave my hands in front of me, dismissing the thought. “Anyway, I’m here now, and I need a drink and some time with my girls.”
I make my way around the table, stopping to give Landry a hug from behind. I smack a wet kiss on his cheek, and then move to Lia, doing the same to her and her adorable daughter, Aliana, who wiggles in her highchair.
“Gross, Addy,” she chuckles as she wipes the wetness from her cheek.
“Hey, people pay good money for my spit. Don’t wipe it off,” I whisper to her.
She shakes her head and makes starry eyes at her husband again.Those two are in their own little bubble.
Eden stands with her hands on her hips, waiting for me to make it over to her. “You’re late, bitch,” she says.
“I know. You know how demanding Ethan is.” She raises her eyebrow in question, and I roll my eyes. “Not like that. I mean, he was when we were younger, so I bet he still is now.” I give her my best sultry smirk until she finally laughs.
I wave hello to Everleigh and Luca’s families as I put my stuff down and walk over to the bar.This girl needs some liquor.
I place my order, but not before flirting with the bartender. He’s cute. He might be a fun hook-up for the night, and since Ethan got my panties all wet with his sexiness today, there is no reason I can’t use someone else as a replacement.
Eden joins me, and when I smile looking at the happy couple, she scowls. She orders a drink, and as I wait for the bartender to make them, I turn to look at the table of people again.
I knock my elbow into Eden. “Hey, what’s wrong?”
She shakes her head, her dark curls flowing around her shoulders. “Nothing. I’m fine.”
The bartender puts our drinks on the table. I give him a wink and look at his number on the cocktail napkin. Eden glances down and rolls her eyes.
I choose to ignore her gesture and continue. “Well, I guess it’s just the two of us flying solo now. We gotta stick together.” I bump my hip against hers and take a sip of my drink.Damn, he made a good Cosmo.
“Guess so,” she says, sounding dejected. She watches the table of everyone laughing and having a good time, but it’s like she’s seeing them as strangers, not our family.
“Come on, Eady, smile. I was thinking of heading to the club after this to let off some steam anyway. Wanna come?”
She sighs but declines with a head shake. She walks ahead of me, and I turn back to the bartender, cocking my finger in his direction. I lean over the bar, giving him a view down the front of my blouse. I hand him a goldRISEcard with Madam Ember scribbled on the back. “Ask at the front and show them this card.”It’s been a long few days, and I’m craving something yummy.Since I can’t have my boss, Mister Flirty Eyes will have to do.
Until then, I re-join everyone at the table to celebrate Everleigh and Luca’s newest adventures as husband and wife.
Chapter 2
Ethan
Addy runs out of the elevator so fast I swear I have whiplash. Thank God the elevator ride wasn’t longer. It was hard enough to conceal what she does to me without her picking up on it. Last thing I need is some sexual harassment suit because I can’t control my own dick. Imagine the headlines.Young CEO can’t keep it in his pants.I’m sure every client would drop me like flies.
Addison Snyder makes me crazy, especially when she says my name.Ethan. The way it rolls off her tongue is sinful. She’s an angel made by the Devil himself, sent here to tempt me. Too bad I can’t get her to say it more often.Especially as I pound into her, bringing her to climax.She’s so stuck on this damn Mr. Freeman shit. The only time I’ve heard her call me Ethan is when she didn’t know I was listening. She was talking to a friend about me, and I could have sworn she said my name on a sigh—like she was fantasizing about me. That also could be wishful thinking on my part.
She’s never been anything but completely professional with me, and after the Janice incident, I should be thankful. Addy swooped in like a saint and took over, keeping me on track.Not that I can’t keep my own time, but damn is she good at her job.One of the best hiring decisions I’ve made by far.
When she started atEmulation,I knew it was a matter of time before she either moved through the ranks or left. She needs a challenge, so when I was finally able to kick Janice to the curb, I made HRs life hell until she was my assistant. Unlike my father, I’ve spent a lot of time making sure I know who is working for me. I can’t trust who I don’t know.
She comes in every day wearing those fuck-me heels and skirts that make my cock ache. The number of fantasies I’ve had of bending her over my desk and fucking her until we’re both sweaty messes is unreal. I readjust myself and shake the thoughts from my head, clicking the unlock button on my FOB. I get into my car and sit there for a minute.
I’ve been working late a few nights a week, simply so I can spend some time with her. I know if I wait long enough, no one else will be in the office. That means as long as she doesn’t run too fast, we can take the elevator down together. Every time I step in after her, she straightens her spine and keeps her eyes forward, then runs as fast as her heeled feet will take her.
Which, by the way, is fast. I’ve never known a woman who can run in heels like she can.
I turn on my car and leave to go home. I know Rhoda, my housekeeper, will have put something in the fridge for me, but the thought of having another meal alone is unappealing. I could go to a restaurant, but don’t want people gawking as I eat alone. I definitely don’t want some waitress hitting on me again, either. That’s how my last relationship started. Turns out my money was the only thing she was after...
My phone rings, and David, a friend from college’s name displays on my car dash.
