Skylar knew she shouldn't even be surprised, but she was surprised. And she was shocked.
For a long moment she just stared at Alex's father even after he'd ripped the sheet out of the check book. When she finally found her voice, she shook her head in wonder.“Three million dollars? Is that what you think your son's happiness is worth?”“Happiness?” The man scoffed. “Please, I know my son. He's fickle, impulsive, makes decisions on fleeting emotions rather than his common sense. You wouldn't believe it if I told you how many women I heard him telling his mum was the one.”Skylar huffed. “He was just barely an adult when your wife died, Sir. We're all allowed to be impulsive during that time. But he's mature enough now to know exactly what he wants. And even if that weren't the case, you have no right to try and meddle in his life like this.”“Of course I have to meddle in his life. He is my son. He's going to be thankful to me later.”Skylar thought things couldn't get any harder than they were, but the aftermath of the fiasco with Alex's dad proved her wrong.At least, before, she'd been able to genuinely enjoy Alex's company, but now, whenever they were together all she could feel was the guilt of knowing that she'd wrecked Alex's relationship with his father knowing very well she didn't feel the same for him as he felt for her.At least not yet.A week and a half later, Alex had still not spoken to his dad despite Skylar's numerous subtle indications that he should, and her guilt only grew further. Maybe if he finally made up with his dad, then she could stop feeling so guilty and be able to focus on the things that mattered to be able to fall in love with him quicker.Sighing, she pushed her disconcerted thoughts aside and focused on her computer screen. She was still reviewing details when an email popped up.She clicked on it, her breath hitching when she realized who it was from. It was from Luca. The man h
It occurred to Alex very quickly as soon as he arrived in Rockford that he didn't even know where Nicole lived. Pulling his car over on the side of the road, he picked his phone and dialed her number.It ranged until it went to voicemail. So did the second dial. She finally picked up on the third.“Alex,” She said.His chest constricted when he realized that he'd been right all along. She was still crying. It was clear in the hoarseness of her voice.“Text me your address, Nicole.”“What? Why?”“I'm in Rockford. I want to see you.”“You're in Rockford? Why?”Alex swallowed. “I needed to make sure you were okay.”There was a long pause where the only thing he could hear was her breathing before she finally spoke. “Okay. Should I come for you at the airport?”“I didn't take a flight. I drove.”Her incredulous voice came through immediately. “You drove all the way here just to make sure I
Skylar felt the burst of deja Vu as soon as the plane took off for Atlantic City. It felt like forever ago, but she could still vividly remember the last time she travelled with Luca there.She'd been hot and bothered and irritated just as she was today, sitting across from him in his private jet, horny as fuck because while she just wanted them to fuck to get each other out of their systems, Luca had been intent on not touching her unless she agreed to go exclusive with him.To think that their trip had ended with him getting exactly what he wanted.Her defenses shot up immediately. She knew that this so-called business trip was just some kind of pretext to get her alone for him to continue establishing his case. Well, she was going to make sure this one ended with him being sorely disappointed.“Why the long face? Is going on a business trip with me so bad now?” Luca sighed, looking up from his laptop.Skylar ignored him, staring out th
Fuck! Luca cursed under his breath as he watched Skylar storm off, running his fingers through his hair to see if it could dissolve the reckless frustration gripping him. How could he have fucked everything up so soon?His hope that Skylar hadn't meant it when she said she was leaving was quickly thwarted when she burst out of the bedroom in less than a minute, her small duffle bag in hand. She brushed past him, and he was too stunned to speak as he watched her stalk towards the door.But the moment she turned the lock, ready to bolt out and take his hope of tonight being a turning point for them away, his brain jolted out of its inertia, and he sprang into action. He got to her in a flash and slammed the door shut before she could open it wide enough to step out.“What the heck?" She snarled. “Get out of the way.”“No." He shook his head firmly.She attempted to shove him away with her petite arms but he didn't budge, keeping himself pla
Skylar squirmed as she firmly clenched her thighs together, silently informing him that he needed her attention elsewhere. The part that mattered the most.He slid his hand down her stomach and to her waist, curling his fingers under the waistband of her panties to get to her weeping sex.And when he said weeping, it really was just that. Her panties was so drenched with the evidence of her desire for him, and it had a thrill.of excitement shooting through him.“Jesus Christ, you're soaking wet for my dick, Vanilla.” He rasped around her nipple, slipping a finger inside her.A sharp gasp left her lips as she arched her hip, as if she wanted him so much deeper. He added a second finger, pistoning in and out, ever so slowly, wanting to build her high as he continued to service her breasts with his mouth.He knew she was close when her body tensed up against his, and he increased the rhythm of his fingers, moving them sinously, scissoring in
“Good evening. Are there rooms available?” Skylar asked the receptionist after entering the first hotel she came across.Instead of answering, the receptionist looked her down from her face and back up. Skylar soon realized that the receptionist wasn't the only one looking at her. Almost everyone in the foyer was doing the same.She must've looked weird entering a hotel while already in her pink, silky night robe. A wave of self-consciousness washed over her, and it suddenly felt like everyone was judging her. Which was crazy because none of them could possibly know the despicable thing she'd done before coming here.Could they see that she wasn't even wearing any panties? In her haste to leave Luca's house, she'd completely forgotten that she wasn't wearing any, and it'd been too late when she finally realized it.“Hello?” Skylar drummed her fingers on the reception counter, hating the unwanted attention.“Oh, sorry.” The receptionist snapped out of her judgemental daze long enough t
“Baby...” Alex let out a chuckle, the sound vibrating with a mixture between panic and disbelief. “What are you talking about?”Skylar shut her eyes tightly as she felt shame bathe her in a scorching shower. “I said I cheated on you, Alex. I almost slept with Luca.”Another curt and strangled laughter. “I don't understand. You almost slept with Luca? I don't...”He trailed off, and Skylar opened her eyes again just in time to find his expression morph from confusion to pure rage.“He tried to force himself on you, didn't he? That bastard. Did he hurt you? I'm going to fucking kill him!”He was just about to get up when Skylar held him by the arm, a tear rolling down her cheek. “No, Alex. Luca didn't try to force himself on me. It was... It was willing. I'm so sorry, Alex.”A long, poignant silence settled over them, only broken by Austin's childish giggles as he played with his Lego. Alex stared wordlessly at her all that while, until Skylar wished the earth would open and swallow her
Alex entered his penthouse and slowly made his way towards the small bar built-in along the wall leading to the kitchen. It contained booze of various brands and flavors he hadn't touched in a long while. But today, the drive to do so was irresistible.Opening the cabinet door, he pulled out a large bottle of untouched scotch along with a shot glass. Without bothering to wipe the shot glass, he uncapped the bottle, poured himself a shot of the scotch, and downed it in one gulp.The stiff alcohol burned his throat, causing his eyes to water, but that didn't stop him from pouring another one and downing it just as quickly.“Alex, you're back.” A soft, feminine voice came from behind him.Nodding, he turned to face the owner of the voice. It was Nicole. He tried to smile at her, but the awkward stretch of his lips told him that what he had on his face was nothing close to a smile.“How's my sister? I suppose she's back from the business trip?” Nicole asked.The mention of Skylar caused t