登入He doesn't resist. His large hand covers mine, resting warmly against the denim fabric.We stand together in the middle of the corporate office in total, absolute stillness. The silence in the room stretches on for what feels like an eternity. We are both barely breathing, entirely focused on the sp
Harper’s POVThe word hangs in the heavy, suffocating air of the executive office. Disgust. I watch his dark eyes closely. For a fraction of a second, the impenetrable, terrifying mask of the mafia boss cracks. I can see a distinct, undeniable hit of raw pain flash across his handsome face. It looks
“Is Stephon still here?” I ask Max, my voice dropping into an urgent, commanding register.“Uhh, he might have just left the garage, but I doubt he’s gone far. Why?” Max asks, his brows furrowed in confusion.“Get him back here,” I order, my voice deep and gravelly. “I’m officially adding him to Har
Cade’s POVMy heart is pounding violently in my ears, a deafening rush of blood and adrenaline, as I stand completely frozen in the hallway.Harper just kicked the doorstop away and shut the heavy glass door directly in my face, locking herself intimately in a private space with that entitled billio
He makes a sudden, devilish face. “Maybe you’d better actually read the invitation before you fully commit,” he warns mysteriously.I shoot him a look of deep disbelief before grabbing my smartphone from my pocket. I open the camera app and scan the QR code on the card. The browser opens to a highly
He’s dressed down today in a smart-casual style, wearing a soft, fitted baby-blue polo shirt that hugs his biceps. His blonde hair is brushed back neatly, making him look effortlessly wealthy.Briana brings herself to a screeching halt right beside him, completely out of breath from sprinting down t
It wasn’t glamorous or easy work, in fact my job was mainly running errands or dirty work.My job as an assistant was to have countless things thrown at me and make sure they were completed. The pay was pretty comfortable even if the work was hard and I was hoping to work towards a sales position.I
Cade cleared his throat and snapped his gaze away, immediately removing his hand from my thigh while putting some distance between us.Truthfully, I wished in the moment for him to put his hands on me again—that was the first time anyone had their hands on me since I ended things with Cade, and that
Cade sent the tattooed man a glare and pulled out a checkbook from his pocket. He quickly scribbled out something onto it then held it out to the man emotionlessly.“There, that should cover the debt.” Cade said then motioned with his head towards. “It should also cover the price of the life I just
Harper’s POV“Let me remind you, Harper,” Cade growled, “I’m not that simple, kind country boy I once was. I’m a mafia don and there’s a correct way to speak to me.”He released my hands and slowly brought his arms down beside my head, not moving anything else.“Your attitude…your manner…” He contin