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Thirty Two

Author: Nessah
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-13 08:38:47

It was Monday evening.

The office was quiet, the kind of quiet that came after a long day when everyone had already gone home.

Izzy sat at her desk, closing her laptop slowly. She could feel his eyes on her even though his glass office door was shut.

Dominic hadn’t spoken to her much all day... only short, sharp instructions during meetings.

She had ignored every one of his weekend calls and messages. She didn’t owe him an explanation. At least, that’s what she kept telling herself.

But when she heard his voice from behind her, low and steady “Isabella, my office. Now.” her heart gave a nervous jump.

She hesitated, then stood and walked in.

He was leaning against the edge of his desk, jacket off, sleeves rolled up, eyes unreadable.

“Close the door,” he said.

She did.

For a long moment, he said nothing. The air between them felt heavy... not with anger this time, but something more tense.

“Why have you been ignoring me?” he finally asked. His voice wasn’t raised. It was calm.

Too calm.
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  • Pleasure Under His Command    Thirty Five

    Izzy couldn’t sleep.She had tossed and turned for almost an hour, staring at the ceiling, listening to the faint hum of the night outside. Her mind kept circling back to him... the way he’d looked at her before she went to bed, the sound of his voice when he said Stay here.Finally, she gave up. She slipped on her robe and stepped quietly into the hallway. The house was dim, lit only by the soft glow of lights under the counters.That was when she saw him.Dominic stood by the kitchen counter, shirtless, drinking water straight from a glass. The muscles in his back shifted slightly as he turned toward her. The sight made her heart skip.He set the glass down. “Couldn’t sleep?”Izzy shook her head. “No. You?”“Same,” he said, voice low. “My head’s too full.”She walked closer, folding her arms as if to hide her nerves. “You always think about work even at night?”“Not tonight,” he said, his gaze steady on her. “Tonight my thoughts are… different.”Her breath caught. “Different how?”H

  • Pleasure Under His Command    Thirty Four

    After that kiss, the office felt suffocating... It wasn't to breathe anymore. She had missed him too.His touch.His lips.Everything.Dominic had pulled away first, straightening his shirt and running a hand through his hair.“I’ll drive you home,” he said quietly.But when they reached the elevator, his tone changed.“Actually… come with me.”Izzy blinked, unsure what he meant. “With you?”He looked at her. “To my place.”Her heart started to race again. She didn’t know if she should say yes, but the way his voice dropped when he said it, the way his eyes stayed locked on hers, made it impossible to say no. And she had always been curious about his place. He had been to hers, so there was no reason to hesitate.“Okay,” she said softly.The drive was quiet.City lights flickered outside as they left the busy streets behind and headed toward the hills. Music played faintly in the car, some slow instrumental tune that filled the silence without needing words.Izzy stared out the window

  • Pleasure Under His Command    Thirty Three

    Izzy barely slept that night.Even after sending the message... Let’s do this.she’d stared at her phone for a long time,waiting for his reply.But nothing came.By morning, she told herself it didn’t matter. It was just sex and she needed a sex life. For now, she wasn't going to think about anything.She had work to focus on.She got dressed early, choosing a soft cream blouse and a pencil skirt. Nothing too bold, but still neat and put-together. Her makeup was light, just enough to hide how tired she looked.When she arrived at the office, the usual morning chatter filled the air. Her colleague greeted her with a smile, asking about the weekend, about the retreat.Izzy smiled back, pretending everything was normal.But inside, she was restless.She hadn’t seen Dominic.His office door stayed closed most of the morning, and he had mentioned he’d be out for a meeting downtown.Good, she thought. Maybe distance would help her breathe.Still, every time her phone buzzed with a new emai

  • Pleasure Under His Command    Thirty Two

    It was Monday evening.The office was quiet, the kind of quiet that came after a long day when everyone had already gone home.Izzy sat at her desk, closing her laptop slowly. She could feel his eyes on her even though his glass office door was shut.Dominic hadn’t spoken to her much all day... only short, sharp instructions during meetings.She had ignored every one of his weekend calls and messages. She didn’t owe him an explanation. At least, that’s what she kept telling herself.But when she heard his voice from behind her, low and steady “Isabella, my office. Now.” her heart gave a nervous jump.She hesitated, then stood and walked in.He was leaning against the edge of his desk, jacket off, sleeves rolled up, eyes unreadable.“Close the door,” he said.She did.For a long moment, he said nothing. The air between them felt heavy... not with anger this time, but something more tense.“Why have you been ignoring me?” he finally asked. His voice wasn’t raised. It was calm.Too calm.

  • Pleasure Under His Command    Thirty One

    It was a Friday night, and Izzy was getting ready for her dinner with Adrian. She looked at herself in the mirror one last time … soft curls, light makeup, and a simple black dress that hugged her body in all the right places.She told herself it wasn’t a date, just dinner with a friend. But deep down, she knew it was more than that.Adrian had been charming, funny, and respectful since the retreat. He made her laugh and didn’t make her feel small or confused unlike Dominic, who’d been cold all week and then suddenly texted her every night as if nothing had happened.Tonight, she decided she was done with mixed signals.When Adrian arrived, he smiled at her warmly.“You look beautiful, Izzy,” he said as he held the car door open for her.She blushed lightly. “Thank you, Adrian. You’re looking good too.”He laughed softly. “I try.”Meanwhile, across town, Dominic sat in his car staring at the message on his phone …Izzy: “Not available. Out for dinner.”Something about that text made hi

  • Pleasure Under His Command    Thirty

    Monday morning came quietly.Izzy woke up earlier than usual, though she hadn’t slept much. The alarm buzzed at six-thirty, and she just lay there for a while, staring at the ceiling.Her mind kept replaying everything that happened at the retreat . the pool, the hallway, the kiss she shouldn’t have allowed. Dominic’s voice whispering things she didn’t want to remember.It was Monday now. A new week. And she had made up her mind.No more thinking about him.No more weakness.From now on, it would be work … only work.She got up, showered, and stood in front of the mirror while brushing her hair. “Professional,” she whispered to her reflection.“Calm. Focused.”Her reflection looked tired, but she gave herself a small nod.She wore a plain beige blouse tucked into black trousers, added light makeup, and tied her hair in a ponytail. She looked neat, responsible … like someone who had her life under control.By eight-thirty, she was in the office. The usual hum of keyboards and phone cal

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