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7. Emergency Exit, Please?
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The Stranger My Heart Belonged To 13. Burning Beneath The Ice.
DAMON’S POVI packed my laptop into the leather case with more force than necessary, the zipper growling under my hand.The clock on the wall mocked me—still hours to go before the damn meeting.I needed the distraction.Anything to stop the replay in my head.Sadie.The hurt flickering across her face when she saw us.The way she fled like she’d been shot straight through the heart, while Bella couldn’t care less. Like nothing even happened. She’s been out shopping sinceI ground my teeth and hit the intercom.“Sadie. In my office.”A few moments later, I heard her steps—quieter than usual, hesitant.When the door creaked open, I looked up—and forgot how to breathe.She stood there, holding a damp cloth in one hand, her blouse still stained from the juice spill.Only now the wetness had turned the fabric nearly sheer.And through it, delicate lace kissed her skin—taunting, haunting.I gripped the edge of my desk so hard my knuckles went white.She didn’t even seem to notice.Didn’t r
The Stranger My Heart Belonged To 12. Shatterproof.
DAMON'S POVI shouldn’t give a damn.Why does it bother me so much when she’s pushed around like that?Is it because she’s too close to someone else?Or maybe it’s the way her space—her scent, her presence—gets invaded by someone who isn’t me.Why the hell should I care?She’s not mine.She’s not even close to being mine.But every inch of her that gets crowded, every time her skin brushes against someone else... it twists something inside me.I shouldn’t care.But I do.And that pisses me off.The next time, I would have to remind myself—don’t care.Later That Afternoon.SADIE'S POV I made myself walk toward Damon’s office, even though every step felt heavier than the last.The sooner I got clarity about Bella’s accommodations, the better.Better to rip the bandage off before it rotted beneath my skin.Better to have it hurt now than humiliate me later.I swallowed down the lump that had been clawing at my throat ever since Bella’s text lit up my screen.Then I did the thing I hated
The Stranger My Heart Belonged To 11. Stolen Heat In A Crowd.
SADIE’S POV“Just for you to be more aware of yourself.”The words landed like a door slamming shut behind me.I blinked. Once. Twice.I didn’t understand what he meant.But I felt it.The way his eyes stayed on me—not cold, not warm, just... calculating. Like he was reading something I didn’t know I’d written.I wanted to ask.But I didn’t dare.Because under his voice—so calm, so lethal—I heard something else.Possession.It made no sense, but I felt it crawl up the back of my neck like heat.Felt it settle somewhere low in my stomach. Dangerous. Twisting.I swallowed.Nodded.And turned to leave, heart pounding against my ribs like it had something to confess.I didn’t know what I’d done wrong.But part of me—a part I wasn’t ready to name—hoped I’d do it again.The Next MorningSADIE'S POVThere was still a heat humming beneath my skin.A restless, stubborn thrum, like my body remembered something it couldn’t name.Something about his voice.The way he had looked at me—as if I were
The Stranger My Heart Belonged To 10. Too Aware.
SADIE'S POV – Office, Next day.After checking on my hand and accepting 4 stitches– which thankfully the office covered the expenses– I focused on my job that needed to be proven.I didn’t want to be seen.Not in the “shy girl hides behind her computer” kind of way—but the kind where I moved with silent precision. I didn’t speak unless spoken to. I didn’t linger.I didn’t ask unnecessary questions.I learned quickly that the less Damon Prince noticed me, the better.And yet, he noticed everything.So I adapted.I wasn’t just determined to keep my job—I was determined to perfect it.My second chance felt like it was being held by a thread woven from glass.One wrong move, and I’d cut myself.Damon didn’t like coffee unless it was jet black and served before 9:00 a.m.He preferred two breakfast options presented via email at exactly 7:30.He hated lateness, and small talk irritated him like a buzzing fly.His meetings were always efficient, sharp, and quiet.I figured all that out befor
The Stranger My Heart Belonged To 9. The Thing We Don't Say.
Next Morning, Executive Floor LobbySADIE’S POVThe elevator doors slid open with a quiet hiss, but the sound still made me flinch.I hadn’t slept. Not really.The ache in my palm was dulled by a few bandages and a painkiller I found at the bottom of an old drawer. But the ache in my chest—that felt permanent.I crossed the marble floor like a ghost in flats.Quiet, invisible, barely breathing. My tote bag dug into my shoulder, heavier than it should’ve been.Maybe it was the weight of giving up my savings. Or the image of Angelica’s heel pressing into my hand.Or maybe it was just the quiet knowledge that no one had said sorry.Not once.Not for the bruises. Not for the blood. Not even for the silence after.But I was here. Because I always showed up.Even when it felt like every part of me wanted to vanish.I adjusted my badge with trembling fingers. Personal Assistant – Temporary Assignment: CEO Floor.The laminated card looked far more confident than I felt.The receptionist gave
The Stranger My Heart Belonged To 8. How Much Does It Cost to Be Free?
SADIE’S POV – 10th Floor Office, Late MorningThe office was humming with whispers by noon.Not emails. Not meetings. Whispers.I heard my name first in passing, followed by Angelica’s—never a good combination. I barely had time to turn my head when Casey leaned over the low divider between our desks, eyes wide like she was sitting on live gossip.“Did you hear?” she whispered. “Angelica’s out. Fired. CEO did it himself. In person.”I blinked. “What? When?”“This morning. Apparently she tried flirting again instead of filing those schedules table. Real subtle too. Lip gloss, high heels, and a neckline that screamed promotional offer.” Casey wrinkled her nose. “Word is, he didn’t even blink. Just said, ‘You’re dismissed.’ And walked away.”It was hard to imagine anyone being that cold. Then again… I had seen him last night.My stomach twisted. He’d looked straight through me like I was glass. But now, suddenly, he was cleaning house?“I thought she was untouchable,” I said under my bre
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