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Firty-Three: Out with a friend

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"You coming?" Carl looks back from the driver's side when I don't step out of the car like he just did.

I shake my head firmly. "Absolutely not."

He frowns, curious, holding the side of the door and peering at me. "Why not?"

"The last thing I want is to be seen with you," I say, even though I'm barely known in this part of town. Hell, no one aside from my two friends would even recognize me off-campus, and yet I'm talking like I'm some celebrity desperately trying to hide from the paparazzi.

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  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Hundred and eighteen: This should be fun

    "Those were the demands of the man," Alec says, reclining in his seat and holding up a finger. "He's very audacious, I'll give him that."I process what Alec just told me, anger coursing through my veins. My jaw tightens, my eyes flashing with fury."What the hell does he need fifty thousand dollars for? I gave him a hundred just three weeks ago after another one of his pathetic complaints."My consigliere shrugs casually. "I honestly don't know. He wouldn't say what he needed it for," he adds after a sigh. "But I suspect he's in debt again, probably owing someone that much money. Remember how you two met in the first place?"My brows knit together in confusion and skepticism. "You think he's back to gambling?""I don't think — I'm certain," He shrugs his shoulders. "An addict is always an addict, boss. Just because he promised you he would never go back to his old lifestyle doesn't mean he'll keep his word. I'm a hundred percent certain whatever he needs that money for circles back t

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Hundred and seventeen: New demand

    CARL"My goodness, I should have known, I should have known, I should have known," Alec repeats like an idiot as he strides into my office.My eyes travel to him sharply, but I ignore him when he closes the door behind him and approaches my corner.I already know what he's talking about when he keeps spewing 'I should have known' like an idiot child who couldn't solve a piece of a puzzle in time.Finding WHITNEY in front of my office after I unjustly fired Anita yesterday must surely come as a surprise to him, if not a complete shock.While I want to grin in his face about it, I refrain, simply not in the mood for any form of amusement.Alec halts in front of my desk, staring down at me with utter bewilderment. "When you told me you already had a replacement ready after Anita left, I should have connected the dots then because you've never been the one in charge of recruiting and employing new people. The CHRO is. Little wonder you were so relaxed about Anita leaving. Hell, you were t

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Hundred and sixteen: Who is she?

    "For real?""She is the CEO's wife?"They express their shock openly, barely able to process the news."I had no idea the CEO remarried. What a surprise," one of the women says, bewilderment dripping from her voice."I second that, Haley. I'm totally flabbergasted right now," another woman says, her eyes scanning my face.Actually, they're all staring at me right now. Only now, their expressions carry a look of surprise and importance since I'm obviously not the ordinary new employee they once assumed I was. I'm their CEO's wife.And they had no idea until now."This is his wife, for real?" Aiden asks, his question directed at Clara.Clara nods beside me. "Yup.""I didn't know..." He trails off, his eyes finding their way back to mine. I notice him taking in my appearance strangely as his gaze rests on my face. A pang of discomfort flickers through me."Well, now you do," Clara's voice jerks me from my thoughts. "Make sure to keep your eyes off this one. Don't say I didn't warn ya," s

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Hundred and Fifteen: New girl

    I feel my cheeks catch fire when Carl leaves us.Going mute, my heart rate accelerates as I mull over his possessive claim just now. I'm torn between awe and confusion.Because goodness me. What's up with him and his assertiveness today?It's not like I'm not already familiar with how he likes to remind me that I'm his property every time, but shamelessly making it known to everyone in his company on my first day of work isn't what I signed up for.But I can't deny what he did just now was hot. Goosebumps spread across my skin, sensations blazing through me as I reminisce about the last sixty seconds.I glance in the direction of his office and see he's just settled behind his desk. He removes his suit jacket and rolls up the sleeves of his shirt, revealing two armfuls of sexy tattoos and an expensive gold wristwatch. He doesn't seem to notice that I'm staring at him, his focus lingering on the laptop in front of him.Despite his unawareness, heat crawls up my neck and I shamefully bi

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Hundred and Fourteen: Meet the team

    I'm at a loss for words for a moment as I take in his smug response. In his mind, he probably—hell, no. Not probably.He certainly believes he's doing me a favor by allowing me to work outside his office, even though it's just a door separating both spaces.Annoyance swirls inside me, but I don't know what to do.Each time I voice my discomfort to him about something he's done, he presents me with a far worse option as a solution.Asking if I prefer to work inside his office instead is just a no-no.I think I'll manage just fine out here.Blinking off my daze, I glance at the cozy section again, then back at him before shaking my head defiantly. "No. I'm good... I think," I trail off skeptically.He notices my uncertainty and counters, "You think? If you're not okay out here, mi esposa, you can always let me know. I want you to work in a conducive space where you feel safe and comfortable."I'm surprised. But I know this is too good to be true.Narrowing my eyes with slight optimism,

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Hundred and thirteen: Nuisance

    I think I was wrong earlier when I said being outside again isn't any better than remaining locked up in my room.After I step out of the car, I greedily draw in a lungful of the fresh, cool breeze blowing against my face, reveling in the bliss that flutters through me. I even shut my eyes briefly to savor the experience.Gosh, I can't recall the last time I felt so free. Even though my freedom is still limited and restrained, for the first time in a while, I feel alive again.I feel strangely content.And I feel like this is the dawn of a fresh start.But is it, really?A wave of sadness slowly washes away my delusions as I'm hit with my cruel reality again when I remember there's still an ankle monitor strapped to my leg. A reminder that I'm still under the intense scrutiny of Carl Sorrentino.So much for the dawn of a fresh start.I'm still stuck with this heartless monster; there's nothing like a fresh start here. It's more like the dawn of a new torturous adventure. And I'm not i

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Fifty-One: Last time was a mistake.

    "You have until the count of five to decide," he adds, and I still stubbornly hesitate.I was hoping I'd finally come up with a wise choice during his little counting spree, but the bastard completely catches me off guard.Sighing in resignation, he declares, "Five."Motherfucker didn't even count.

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Twenty eight: starting over

    Two days ago, I meant it when I said I was starting over. For someone who's been so hellbent on getting revenge from the start, I think I'm doing pretty well at letting go so easily. Or that's what I like to believe.I've been so obsessed with finding justice for my friend to the extent that I forg

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Twenty four — It's what he wants

    "What?" Ava's bewildered exclamation cuts me out of my trance. "Selective amnesia?""Yes," Dave affirms solemnly. "We are hoping he recovers from it soon."Disbelief courses through me as I process the bad news. God, I can't believe it.A tidal wave of disappointment crashes over me, washing away t

  • IN BED WITH THE RUTHLESS HOCKEY CAPTAIN   Twenty three — He doesn't remember

    My heart pounds with both elation and relief on our ride to the hospital. Ava clearly shares my emotions, judging by the grin etched across her face as she navigates the road."I told you this would all be over soon, Whit. Now look— Fuck, I'm so happy." She blasts the horn by accident, prompting me

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