INICIAR SESIÓNAnastasia POVI laid on the bed, my phone pressed to my ear, a glass of wine balanced on my stomach. The room was quiet except for the soft hum of the air conditioning and Zara's voice crackling through the speaker. I had been on the phone with her for about five minutes."So," Zara said, her voice deceptively casual. "How's Elias?"I laughed, rolling my eyes. "You just asked me about Elias five minutes ago.""Because you didn't give me a proper answer.""Your answer was 'he's fine.' That is not an answer. It just sounds like you're trying to get rid of me.”"Zara, I don't know what you want me to say. He's been busy,we've both been busy. I haven't had time to interrogate him about his feelings for you.""Interrogate? I didn't ask you to interrogate him. I just asked you to... observe, you know, casually. Like a normal person."I snorted. "You want me to be a spy.""I want you to be a friend who's willing to do a little reconnaissance.""Reconnaissance? What is this, a military operat
Anastasia's POV One week went by so fast that I felt like time was against us. It felt like just yesterday we'd arrived in Athens and the city was out before us, ready to explore and now, somehow, a week had passed. A week of laughter and discovery, of lazy mornings and passionate nights, of learning things about Nikolai that I'd never known. I'd learned his favorite meal (a traditional Greek lamb dish his grandmother used to make). I'd learned that he loved classic rock and could play the piano. I'd learned that he'd always wanted to learn to paint, but never had the time. I'd learned about his childhood, his dreams, his fears. I'd learned that he was so much more than the cold, controlled businessman he pretended to be and there was, of course, the mind-blowing sex I couldn't quite get over. Every night had been a revelation. He was attentive, creative, utterly devoted to my pleasure. He knew exactly how to touch me, how to make me gasp, how to reduce me to a trembling mess. I'
Nikolai POVI'm completely captivated, watching Anastasia eat and rambling about how amazing each meal was, rating each dish with exaggerated enthusiasm. Her eyes lit up with every bite, her words tumbling out in a joyful rush that made me grin."This tastes absolutely amazing," she said, pointing at her plate with her fork. "I mean, I knew you had good taste, but this is……" She took another bite, closing her eyes in bliss. "......this is transcendent.""Transcendent?""Please don't mock me, because right now I'm having a moment."I laughed, shaking my head. "Nahh, I'm not mocking, just simply enjoying the show."She opened one eye, glaring at me playfully. "You're enjoying watching me eat?""I'm enjoying watching you enjoy yourself." I leaned back, my eyes never leaving her. "It's amusing seeing you this way."She blinked, caught off guard by my words, then she looked away, a faint blush creeping up her cheeks. "You're being weird," she mumbled, while eating."I'm being honest.""Exa
Anastasia POVHearing Leona's voice brought back memories of the deal I had tried to make with her.The file she brought, which was full of contracts, the promises of deals that could take Reed & Associates to new heights. The condition attached to the benefits of having me break my engagement with Nikolai and leave him.I remembered how I'd almost considered striking a deal with her, desperate to get over Bianca's latest scam, I'd actually thought about it. I'd hated the mere thought of her, but I'd been so lost, so afraid, that I'd almost reached out.Watching Leona and Nikolai talk now, I couldn't help but think about how much I would have regretted that decision if Nikolai hadn't swooped in to help me out.He'd paid the debt, settled the issue. He had done it without asking for anything in return and now, watching him interact with Leona, I felt a surge of gratitude so powerful it almost knocked the breath out of me.Leona and Nikolai eventually closed the gap between us. She was
Anastasia POVHe took in my lips, kissing me like his life depended on it. His hands grabbed my boobs, gently caressing them while he continued kissing me. My body instantly flooded with the heat of wanting him immediately.He took his time, trailing kisses from neck, his warm breath hitting my skin making me arch in pleasure. His tongue slowly moved down from my neck to my boobs, taking in each nip into his mouth, sucking on it gently. I closed my eyes, my lips parting, a low moan escaping my lips as I took in and enjoyed every moment of his mouth on my nip.“Enough teasing Nikolai, I want you right now.” I demanded with a seductive tone while I looked at him with lust.He didn't hesitate, he took off his robe, pinning both arms to the bed, his eyes with dark dirty intentions as it burned through me. I was still naked from last night, giving him full access to my body.His dick was hard and red. He placed it at my entrance, teasing me by rubbing it over my clit. I reached out and gra
Anastasia's POVI had woken up first between the both of us. Nikolai was still sleeping beside me, his arm wrapped loosely over my waist, his breathing slow and even. He looked so peaceful like a baby in sleep.I watched him for a long moment, reminiscing about the night before. The way he kissed me and carried me from the bathroom before I could even say anything. There was this look in his eyes when he looked at me, that made my knees buckle. He didn't make it any better when he went ahead and told me that I was everything.I couldn't help but notice that I had less control of my heart where he was concerned. Every beat seemed to belong to him now, all my thought circled back to him. It was terrifying and exhilarating all at once.I reached out, my fingers hovering over his cheek. I wanted to touch him, to trace the line of his jaw, to feel the warmth of his skin beneath my fingertips.Just as I was about to do it, the doorbell rang.I froze, pulling my hand back. It had to be room
Nikolai POV I stepped out of her office, the door closing behind as I stepped into the quiet hallway feeling accomplished. I stood there for about three seconds before any further step.I took the elevator down, my hands in my pocket as I thought of the way Anastasia carefully read the contract, r
ANASTASIA’s POVOh…You’ve got to be fucking kidding me!Was he serious? Like…actually serious? Or had he somehow lost a screw?I let out a forced chuckle. ‘’Tell me you’re joking.’’ I snapped, my judgemental gaze trailed on him. But his face remained the same with no amount of a smile or mockery i
ANASTASIA’s POV2 MONTHS LATER, NOTTING HILL, LONDON. ‘’Oh cut the bullshit, Bianca!’’ I screamed over the phone, my hand hovering over the lit screen in front of me.I was in my office, battling the worst headache ever after a board room clash and the Bianca was the least of my worries.It was D
ANASTASIA’s POVThe instructions I’d given myself were simple. Fly to Monaco, secure the contract with the foreign investors, and head back to London proving once again why I was the undisputed head of Reeds and associates. Rivals didn’t line up around the block trying to ruin me just because I w







