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Contract with the Cold CEO: Terms of Possession 58
Maddox!" she cries out, clutching the heavy duvet tightly against her chest."I'm right here, Belle. I'm right here," a deep, low voice reassures her from the darkness.Maddox Sterling slips back under the luxury covers, pulling her flush against his broad chest. He presses a series of tender, lingering kisses along her jawline and the sensitive curve of her throat, his large hands soothing the tense muscles of her back."I just stepped into the private bath," he whispers softly."What time is it?" she pants, her heart still hammering against her ribs."Three in the morning. I am sorry, Belle. I was so intensely possessive earlier that I completely exhausted you. I forget sometimes how fragile your body is compared to the ruthless corporate physical training we go through."Maribel exhales sharply, resting her forehead against his chest. "I feel so exposed, Maddox. Being trapped in the executive wing feels like sitting on a live grenade. Briar Kensington managed to bribe a high-level
Contract with the Cold CEO: Terms of Possession 57
Maribel Westbrook braces her aching back against the stone retaining wall along the Waverly Lakefront Estate, gasping for air as the ice-cold spray of the upper falls drenches her clothes and chills her down to the bone. The sheer momentum of the water keeps dragging her down into the dark abyss of the deep ravine, leaving her completely powerless to fight the invisible current. She kicks her legs and thrashes her arms wildly, but there is no leverage, no handhold, and no oxygen left to keep her lungs from burning. The fading amber sunset above the tree line is her very last memory before her consciousness completely blacked out.When she flutters her eyes open again, a radiating heat washes over her back, cutting through the damp chill clinging to her skin. Her clothes remain soaked, her matted hair sticking messily to her face, while a heavy leather coat covers her chest and shoulders."You're finally awake," a deep, gravelly voice speaks from the shadows beside the crackling fire.
Contract with the Cold CEO: Terms of Possession 56
Maddox Sterling stands alone in the heavy lifting zone of the Sterling Estate private gym, resting his weight against the iron bar while staring unblinkingly at the digital clock on the wall. He finished declaring his candidacy for the Chief Executive Board hours ago, eager to share the news with Maribel, but her disciplinary detail in the subterranean archives has dragged on far longer than expected. His chest tightens with an agitated, restless energy, his mind racing with possessive fury at the thought of her exhaustion and the lingering mystery surrounding her defensive strike against the rogue security asset.He drops the iron handle, grabs his water bottle, and wipes sweat from his forehead. Over five hours have passed since the interns were marched downstairs."She has to be finished by now," he mutters to himself, his internal tension spiking as he paces across the matted flooring.Maribel is far more than just a brilliant mind; she is his grounding anchor in a ruthless corpor
Contract with the Cold CEO: Terms of Possession 55
Maribel Westbrook stumbles backward as Wesley Mercer crosses his arms, his expression hardened against the damp chill of the subterranean vault."These storage tunnels run through the entire district. You cannot just assume the security asset escaped," Wesley argues."But look at the blood on the concrete," Maribel insists, wincing as she cradles her bruised hand."You cannot be sure, Belle. You are not getting out of this disciplinary detail that easily.""Frankly, I do not feel safe down here," Sloane Everhart snaps, straightening her posture as she glares at the corporate supervisors."Yeah, Wesley, we should head back upstairs," Jace Waverly mutters."Enough," Dorian Vale barks, stepping between them. "We were given strict orders from the executive board, and we are going to finish clearing this sector. If any stray corporate guard dog wanders down here, we handle it.""Do not act so arrogant, Dorian," Maribel warns, her voice tight. "I came face to face with that beast, and it is
Contract with the Cold CEO: Terms of Possession 54
"I cannot wait until we get back to the estate," he growls playfully, catching her wrist and spinning her gently until her back meets the rough bark of a massive oak tree."Maddox—" she moans, her hands sliding up to grip his broad shoulders as his mouth claims hers in a fierce, demanding kiss.The heat between them flares instantly, but right as his hands slide up the slit of her silk gown, a sharp twig snaps in the dark underbrush nearby. Maribel freezes, her heart slamming against her ribs as she remembers the black attack dog that stalked her earlier that evening.Maddox feels her tense up and instantly pulls back, cupping her face in his large hands. "What is wrong, Belle?""Maddox... I saw it earlier today," she stammers, her eyes darting toward the shadowy treeline. "A massive attack dog. It ambushed me near the access road."Maddox's jaw hardens instantly, his dark eyes flashing with lethal fury. "What? Why didn't you tell me immediately?""I... I panicked. I had to strike it
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Maisie Langford bursts into the dormitory suite, her eyes wide as she sweeps her arms toward the end of the bed. "Where have you been, Belle? We have to leave right now!""I was just—" Maribel starts."You need to get dressed immediately. Your formal evening gown is laid out on the mattress.""But—""Tessa has been practically vibrating just waiting to do your hair."Tessa Whitmore pops out from the adjoining bathroom, wearing a stunning, structured emerald dress and matching heels, her blonde hair styled into elaborate cascading waves. She rushes over, unpinning Maribel’s hair and letting her thick red waves cascade freely down her back."Sit down before we run out of time," Tessa insists, gently pressing Maribel onto the velvet vanity stool.With all the high-stakes chaos surrounding the upcoming Battle Season gala, Maribel almost forgets about the terrifying black attack dog she encountered in the woods. Will the beast return now that she landed a defensive blow against its leg?"A
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