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28: Family Probes and Press Prep
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Bound By The Desk 51: Table Talk
Vorian’s POVThe beach house dining room glows warm under the low chandelier. The long oak table sits full tonight. White linen covers it. Silver candlesticks flicker soft light. The ocean breeze drifts in through open windows. It carries salt and the faint smell of rosemary from the roast chicken. Lillian sits at the head. She wears a light blue dress. Her hair is neat. Cassian stands to carve the meat. His sleeves roll up. Elena pours red wine into glasses. The liquid shines dark. Dorian already holds his second glass. He leans back in his chair. Lila swings her legs under the table. Her pink dress brushes the floor. Peas steam in a bowl in front of her.Cassian slices the chicken. “Art gallery opens next week,” he says. “You should come, Vorian. Bring fresh eyes.”Elena smiles. “Lila has a school play too,” she adds. “She is a tree. Very important role.”Lila giggles. “I have three lines,” she says. “I say ‘Grow, little seed!’”Dorian raises his glass. “To trees and art,” he says.
Bound By The Desk 50: That Smile
Selene’s POVI am currently sitting at my small desk in the open office. The cubicles stretch around me like a challenging maze. Everyone doing their thing and minding their business. Maybe, except for the two ladies at my front talking of the latest entertainment scandal. Can’t remember the name they mentioned, which is actually none of my business.But what is an office without gossipers.The air smells of fresh coffee and printer ink. My screen glows with unread emails. Twenty three new ones since I checked five minutes ago. My mug holds cold coffee now, which I had forgotten to drink.My phone sits face down beside the keyboard. It buzzes once, then again. I flip it over. I do not have to check it since I know what it is. But still checked in case the universe wants to get at me.Spam. Just another ad for cheap shoes. I set it back down.The buzz makes me think of last night. Zephyr came home at two in the morning. He tried to sneak in quiet. But that was impossible since
Bound By The Desk 49: Desk and Window
Vorian’s POVI maintain the pout on my face on purpose, letting my head tip a little so my dark hair jumps over my brow, as I say in a quiet voice.“Maybe Lila did teach me, but does it do anything for you?” His fingers come up and brush my cheek, soft and warm. “It does more than it should,” he says quietly, his breath warm on my skin, “and that makes it risky when you use it.” I keep his palm tight before he pulls it, wrap my digits over his wrist, and yank him in till our hearts bump. “Good.”I smile near his lips, then kiss him gently, just a brush at first, but his lips open and his tongue meet mine in a slow, hungry kiss that has the taste of the brew we had before. He pats me on the back like he is soothing me, then his hand creep inside my shirt, and brush over my skin, shooting tiny jolts everywhere they go.I step away just enough to go to the door, turn the latch so it snaps closed, and when I whirl back, Zephyr gazes at me with his ribs moving up and down quick, hi
Bound By The Desk 48: Morning Interruptions
Vorian’s POVI push open the heavy glass door to my office with my shoulder. Two paper cups of coffee balance in my hands.The strong aroma of dark roast drifts up and fills the quiet space.Zephyr already stands near my wide mahogany desk. He bends slightly as he sorts through a stack of thick files. His back faces me.He wears a simple white button down shirt. The fabric pulls tight across his shoulders when he moves. His dark hair looks a little messy from sleep.I smile to myself.I set the coffees down on the corner of the desk without a sound. Then I step behind him.My arms slide around his waist and I pull him close against my chest.I lower my face to the curve of his neck. I breathe in deep.His scent is clean soap mixed with a trace of my cologne that still clings to his skin from last night.“I missed you,” I whisper right against his warm skin.Zephyr relaxes into my hold. He does not turn around.“It has only been six hours since you dropped me off,” he says.A soft laug
Bound By The Desk 47: Family Lights
Zephyr’s POVThe door snaps closed behind me, and the soft glow of the family room greets me like a focus.Selene rises quickly, hands folded, her black hair tied up in a messy bun, gaze squinted with that protective stare she has mastered since we were kids.Dad rests on the worn tan recliner, his study specs down on his bridge, a partly done pizzle on his knees. Mom stands near the kitchen arch, drying her palms on a cloth towel, her expression gentle but concerned.My family looked at me for a few seconds.The usual scent of chamomile tea and lemon soap hugs me, steadying me after the crazy night.Selene finally breaks the silence.“Where have you been, dear younger brother?” she asks, her voice sharp but laced with sarcasm.“Do not say work for work does not keep you out until two in the morning.”I kick off my shoes by the door, stalling for a second, and hang my jacket on the hook.“Long night sis, long night.” I say, keeping my tone light.“Company stuff. You know how it goes.
Bound By The Desk 46: Night Ride Home
Zephyr’s POVVorian’s phone vibrates on the clear stand, the screen glowing up with Silas’s text about the intercepted hack, but the lines hardly sink.We stay wrapped on the leather sofa in his space, my head on his chest, his heartbeat calm under my ear.The city skyline shines through the floor to top panes, a wave of bright and clear glows spreading into the dark.His body Is hot against mine, wet with sweat, the light flavor of whiskey still on his mouth from our last kiss. I draw a slow loop on his abs, noticing the muscle tense under my touch.“The hack can wait till morning,” I murmur, tilting my head to meet his eyes.“Let Jake and Silas pull the all nighter. We have earned this.”“We have earned this?”He laughs, the rumble growling strong in his chest, and moves a piece of hair from my brow.“You are really trouble,” he tells, his tone quiet and cozy.“A very big trouble. I should fire you for distracting your boss.”I smile, moving up to bite his chin.“You would miss me t
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