“Good. Good.”
Why did his smile have to be so damn sexy and adorable in equal parts?
He took her hand and led her into an even more luxurious bathroom. The tub was huge, easily designed for an orgy rather than one person. It was what dreams were made of.
She waited as he filled the tub. He read over some of the bath soaks and salts, adding one that smelled like lavender. She loved lavender.
There was a slight pain between her thighs, but nothing she couldn’t handle. He was being so sweet and thoughtful. It didn’t make sense. She had no idea he had it in him.
After he filled the tub, he helped her inside and made sure she was settled before he stepped back. “I’ll be back in a second. Don’t go anywhere.”
He looked hesitant to leave.
“I won’t. I mean … I can’t.”
She’d never seen Adam look so unsure of himself.
Alora watched him go, hating herself for admiring his ass as he did. When he’d taken her virginity the previous night, he’d looked so shocked and remorseful. She had a flash of memory of her grabbing that ass and holding him within her, not wanting him to leave.
She was never drinking alcohol again. Never ever. It clearly messed with her ability to function. She had broken every single rule she had in place, and that wasn’t funny.
Leaning back in the water, she pressed her palm to her forehead and gave herself a little slap. “Stupid. So stupid.”
****
With breakfast on order and clothes being purchased, Adam glanced across his office and felt … panicked.
No, not panicked, elated.
He was still naked.
Alora was in his bathroom.
Last night, he’d taken her virginity, and as she snuggled up into his arms with her soft breaths hitting his chest, he’d vowed to keep her, to never let her go. For too long, he’d been watching Alora, craving her. The date he’d taken to the Christmas party last night meant nothing to him. He’d told Amelia she was to keep her distance from him, and to not expect anything from being with him. She just wanted the opportunity of being known as his date in order to land a contract.
He was used to it.
Being used.
In their world, there was a lot of give and take. It was ugly and necessary at the same time. It didn’t make it any easier. He’d watched Alora for so long, admiring her work, wondering what made her tick. At the office, he’d asked several of his workforce about her. Other than her talent, and her ability to land accounts because of her work, no one knew anything. It was as if she had no social life at all.
He wanted to know all about her, and now was his opportunity.
Stepping toward the bathroom, he heard her sigh, and allowed himself a few moments to just watch her as she relaxed.
Did she remember all of last night? The fact he hadn’t used a condom? He’d taken her without one. Never had he been so reckless, but his need for this woman went to that of another world. And he’d had way too much to drink.
“I know you’re there,” Alora said. She sat up in the water and turned toward him.
“Breakfast is on the way, as are some clothes.”
“What did you say? Did they ask who for?”
“The people who work for me know not to ask questions. With Christmas close, they want a big bonus, not to be fired.” He stepped into the water, but he didn’t want to create any more distance between them.
She tensed up as he moved in behind her, wrapping his arms around her and dragging her close to his body. The water was nice and warm, and it soothed him.
“This tub is pretty big enough for the both of us,” she said.
“I know, but I don’t want to just watch you anymore, Alora, I want to touch you.” He slid his tongue across her pulse, and she whimpered.
He’d never get bored with how responsive she was.
Reaching around her waist, he slowly moved up until he cupped her large tits. They more than filled his hands. He was obsessed with her lush body.
Alora sank back against him. “This is not getting cleaned up.”
“Do you have any idea how many times I’ve wanted to do this?” He stroked her nipples and loved the little moans she gave him.
“Adam?”
“That’s me, baby.”
“We should talk about what happened. Everyone will wonder why you didn’t return to the party last night. They’ll start talking.”
He nibbled on her neck, moving up to her ear. “No, you know what we should talk about?” he asked.
“How it should never happen again?”
“Not even close. We should talk about how we’re going to keep on doing it.”
She tensed up. “No. I’m not the kind of woman to sleep with my boss. I can’t do this, Adam.”