All Chapters of Tastes Like Damn Chocolate : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Chapter 31Tiana lay beneath him, thighs trembling, chest heaving, her skin glowing under the silver wash of moonlight. Her eyes were glassy, lips swollen from his kisses, and every breath she took was a soft, needy whimper that went straight to his cock.Nikolai knelt between her open legs, one hand braced beside her head, the other wrapped around the base of his erection. He was painfully hard with his veins pulsing, the tip-cap flushed dark and slick with pre-cum. He dragged the blunt tip along her soaked and wet honeywell, slow and deliberate, like he was knocking on a door he’d been locked out of for eight long years.Tap… tap… tap.Each teasing bump against her clit drew a broken moan from her throat. He slid lower, coating himself in her wetness, painting her entrance with her own arousal until he glistened from root to tip.Tiana’s hips chased him, desperate, shameless. “Nikolai…”He bit the inside of his cheek hard enough to taste blood. The wine was wearing off. The haze w

Chapter 33Tiana stood in front of her bathroom mirror, trying to compose herself. Her reflection stared back, her eyes slightly red from crying in the shower, skin flushed from the hot water, hair damp and hanging loose around her shoulders.She took a deep breath. Then another.She had to forget last night ever happened. Had to bury it so deep that even she wouldn't be able to find it again. Because Nikolai would definitely forget it too. He'd been drunk—they both had been. He probably woke up this morning, saw her in his bed, and felt traumatized. Horrified at what he'd done.She actually felt bad for him. For putting him in that position. For being so weak and pathetic that she'd let it happen.She made herself a promise right then: no more alcohol. Ever. Fruit juice or water from now on. Nothing that could make her lose control like that again.She dressed carefully on a simple jeans and a soft sweater. Her hands still trembled slightly as she pulled her hair into a ponytail, but

Chapter 35Tiana finished her breakfast first… or rather, she pushed her plate away with most of the food still untouched. She stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the floor, and walked around the table to where Nikolai sat at the head.Without asking permission, without even looking at him, she reached past his shoulder and grabbed her phone."Excuse me," she said coldly, her voice clipped and professional.Then she turned and walked away, feeling his eyes burning into her back with every step.She made it to the hallway before turning the phone back on. It took a few seconds to power up, and the moment it did, notifications flooded the screen. Three missed calls from Ryan. Two voicemails. One text: "Need to speak with you. Please call back when you can."Her heart sank. Something was wrong.She hit the call-back button, pressing the phone to her ear as she paced the hallway.Ryan answered on the first ring. "Tiana, thank God.""I'm so sorry about that," she said quickly. "I wa

Chapter 37 When they finally finished, the contract restructured and the presentation outlined, Ryan leaned back in his chair and stretched. "You know what? I think we've earned a break. How about I treat you to some chocolate ice cream? There's a Lancaster Group ice cream shop downtown that serves the best." Tiana hesitated. She was exhausted, emotionally drained, and the last thing she wanted was to extend this day any longer. She just wanted to go home, hide in her room, and pretend the last twenty-four hours hadn't happened. But then she remembered. Pascal. The Speedy Fudge she'd promised him. "Actually, do they sell Speedy Fudge there?" she asked. "They do. The full range of our chocolate products, plus ice cream." "Then okay. I promised Pascal I'd bring him one." Ryan smiled. "Perfect. Let's go." … The Lancaster Group ice cream shop was tucked into a trendy part of downtown, all glass windows and modern décor with the company's signature chocolate-brown accents. Even o

Chapter 39 Pascal's eyes grew heavier with each word of the bedtime story Tiana read to him. His grip on his stuffed toy loosened, his breathing slowed, and within minutes, he was fast asleep. Tiana sat there for a moment, watching him in the soft glow of his nightlight. His face was so peaceful, so innocent. He had no idea about the chaos swirling around him, the adults in his life making decisions that would change everything. She pulled the blanket up to his chin, tucked his stuffed toy closer, and pressed one last kiss to his forehead before standing. Her phone was already in her hand. She typed quickly before she could lose her nerve. "Can we see briefly?" She hit send, then slipped out of Pascal's room, pulling the door almost closed behind her, just a crack so she could hear if he woke up. The hallway was dim, lit only by the soft ambient lighting along the baseboards. Tiana stood there for a moment, steadying her breathing, preparing herself for what was about to happen