Semua Bab HER BABY: Bab 31 - Bab 36

Iris opened her eyes. Morning sunlight spilled through the curtains.Apollo still slept beside her, one arm loosely around her waist. In sleep, he looked younger somehow. Less dangerous or burdened by devotion.Her gaze lingered on him for a moment before she carefully slipped from the bed.By the time Apollo opened his eyes again, Iris was already standing before the mirror.A crisp charcoal suit hugged her frame perfectly. Then came the hat, wide brimmed, as black as her mood.It was bound to command attention the moment she entered any room.“You’re returning to work already?” Apollo watched quietly from the bed as she adjusted her wrist watch. “You should rest.”“I’ve done enough of that.” Iris glanced at him through the mirror. “Absolutely not.”“Are we not going to have a talk about last night? Your treatment...”“Later, I don’t plan on running late.” Iris avoided his eyes.Apollo sat up slowly. “You look tired.”“I look powerful. There is a difference. I’m going down for breakf

Jake froze in the elevator doorway.He knew he should move, yet his heart clung to the sight before him. Iris stood inside, draped in her usual commanding presence with only one bodyguard at her side. He was tempted to pour out his heart, to seek redemption. The issue was his mouth would not open and Iris never looked at him.After a long moment, Jake stepped aside, and the doors slid shut, sealing the space between them.The elevator disappeared. So did his chance to see her…On the weekend, Jake somehow found himself helping Larry and Abigail put together their costumes for a gaming convention. He refused to wear one himself, but at least he had not turned down the invitation."I'm sorry about Iris," Abigail said as they sat with their drinks. "She can be difficult, but I'll talk to her."Jake shook his head. "You don't have to. My internship ends in a couple of months anyway.""You could always work for me instead." Abigail smiled. "I own shares in the company."Jake laughed softly

Jake turned away before they could notice him.He quickly got into Larry's car and shut the door.For a moment, he simply sat there. His hands clamped around the steering wheel."So he's the one you've always wanted..." The words came out barely above a whisper.His eyes burned, his breath grew weary. He hated that he felt this way. He hated how helpless and weak he felt.Most of all, he hated that he had realized his true feelings for his boss. He loved her.Jake struck the steering wheel out of frustration. The horn blared through the garage.Not far off, Iris immediately turned toward the sound.But the space was already empty.Apollo gently touched her chin, drawing her attention back."Would it bother you if someone saw us?"Iris looked at him for a moment, then shook her head."No." Her voice was calm. "I answer to no one."Apollo smiled gently. "Good."He kissed her forehead before helping her into the car. "We don't want to be late."As they drove away, Jake remained parked in