LOGINKnight POVI walked down to my car, the flower bouquet still in hand. I should have called Rowan back up, but for some reason I was okay carrying it back down myself. Maybe it was because of how Aria looked when admiring the flowers, but overall, I was glad she liked it.When I sent her the text about seeing today, I didn’t have anything special in mind. But thanks to Angelo and his unwanted advice, we got flowers and a dinner planned. At least he was useful for something more than his legal work now.I knew Aria would have a lot of questions about me, and even if I couldn’t guarantee I would answer them all, I was willing to give it a try. A bit of cover-up and only basic information should be fine for now.I was almost at the car when I saw Rowan step out, jogging toward me. He collected the flowers from me immediately.“You should have called me, boss,” he muttered.I shook my head. “I would have if I needed you, but I guess I didn’t,” I said with a shrug as I walked to the car. “T
I didn’t know who I was expecting when I heard the door open, maybe Conan or his secretary—but when my eyes landed on Rowan, my mouth fell open.His eyes widened as they landed on us too, and he immediately turned around.“I’m sorry, boss,” he called loudly. “I was only bringing the package you requested.”“And you couldn’t think to knock?” Knight snapped, his voice pulling me back into reality.I immediately stood up from his lap, ignoring his frown as I straightened my clothes.“I did knock,” Rowan said, much softer now. “I guess you were just too occupied to hear me.”A smirk spread across my face just as Knight stood up.“You can turn around now,” he said in a bored tone.Rowan turned back, a tiny smile on his face—and a flower bouquet in his hand.Wait. A flower bouquet?“Sorry for the disturbance once again,” Rowan said with a slight bow before walking over and handing the flowers to Knight, who collected them without a word.“You’re dismissed,” Knight said. “Don’t come up unles
“You’re so down bad,” Jean screamed the moment I stepped foot into his car the next morning.I saw all of this coming when I sent him that text last night, but I didn’t imagine he’d wait a full twelve hours just to vent in my face.“Cut the drama and let’s go,” I said with a laugh as I slipped on my seatbelt.He glared at me but turned on the engine regardless. “How did you make up with him already?” he asked as we pulled out of my front porch. “I literally dropped you here yesterday, so when did you guys even meet?”“He pulled up here like a few minutes after you left,” I said with a chuckle.Jean shook his head slightly. “Now that is commitment,” he said, laughing. “He followed us home after your little parking lot stunt.”I nodded, pouting slightly. “Anyways, we talked. He explained, and we sorted it out like civilized adults,” I said, wiggling my brows.Jean laughed. “Yeah, the same civilized adult that walked away from him like he had some sort of disease.”“I was pissed, okay,”
I still remained in my spot on the couch long after Knight had gone. I didn’t know that a decision that took me over five hours to make would be undone in less than ten minutes. He had a way with words, yes. His eyes felt like some sort of wormhole, pulling me in even when he wasn’t doing much. But ultimately, everything was my decision. And I decided to stick with him—even after telling myself not to. Which meant I was royally fucked. I even suggested a talking stage, so I couldn’t deny how I felt about him anymore. Even the anger I was supposed to be feeling was quenched the moment his lips met mine. Thankfully, I pulled myself together enough not to give in easily. I didn’t even walk him out on purpose, just so he’d know I was serious. If I was really going to do this—if I was going to act on my feelings and on the fact that he felt the same then I had to set standards from the start. I wouldn’t be ignored twice. No man does that to Aria. “I’ve been standing here for close
Knight’s POVI stepped out of Aria’s house with mixed feelings. On one hand, I was relieved I had sorted out the issue. On the other, I wondered if she was still mad at me, seeing as she refused to see me out. I questioned why I was going this far to please her, to make it up to her, and I couldn’t come up with a proper reason. It just felt right to do it. I hated the thought of her saying she was fine staying away from me.I walked back to my car slowly.“Let’s head back home,” I said to Rowan, and he nodded, starting the engine immediately.The ride was quiet as I pondered how our interaction would go forward. She wanted us to talk, to get to know each other—but what was there to know about me? Could I even tell her what my real job was? Where I got my money from? I let out a low chuckle as I thought about how insane all of this was.“Is everything alright, boss?” Rowan asked sharply, watching me through the mirror.“Do I not look alright?” I asked, and he shook his head.“I was jus
“I don’t want you,” I repeated, this time more certain, and I felt Knight’s hands drop from my waist. “What?” he asked, his eyes not leaving mine. “I don’t want you, Knight. Not if you’re going to continue this way—constantly pushing me away and only reaching out when you feel like it. I’m not asking you to date me,” I added sharply. “I don’t think I want to date you yet too, but if you’re slightly interested—which it seems like you are, with all this,” I said, pointing at our position, “then you need to do a lot better for us to even have the slightest chance. I have no issue walking away right now if this is the way you’ll be going forward.” I paused steadying my voice. “No one wants a nonchalant man… no matter how hot he is,” I finished, surprising myself. I never imagined I could say something so cool off the top of my head. Damn—Knight was making me do so many new things. Silence filled the room for a second before he gently slid me off his legs and placed me beside him







