All Chapters of OFF LIMIT: FOURTEEN NIGHTS WITH MY HUSBAND'S BEST FRIENDS : Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

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SO HELP ME GOD

Chapter 111Elowen And I was grateful for it, honestly, because I didn't want to see him or talk to him or face any of them ever again if I could help it.Not Adrian with his cold manipulations, not Kian with his cruel dismissals, not Matteo with his fever dreams of someone else.So help me God, I thought as I stared at the confirmation that the email had been delivered, if I never see any of them again it will be too soon.I'd just closed my laptop when Damien appeared in my office doorway, his usual easy smile in place."Elowen," he said. "Caroline and I are grabbing lunch, want to join us? There's this new place we've been wanting to try."I opened my mouth to politely decline, to make some excuse about having too much work or needing to prep for my afternoon meeting.But Damien held up his hand before I could speak."And before you say no," he continued, "I'm going to insist, you've been working through lunch every day this week and you need to actually eat real food, not whateve

MATTEO

Chapter 112ElowenMy hand stopped halfway to the glass, my breath caught in my throat, and I felt all the blood drain from my face as I stared at the man who'd just walked through the door.Matteo.He was dressed impeccably as always, dark slacks and a crisp white shirt that somehow made him look both professional and devastatingly handsome, and just seeing him made my chest constrict painfully.The hostess was leading him toward a table and for one horrible moment I thought he was going to look my way, thought our eyes were going to meet and I'd have to face everything I'd been running from.But he walked right past without even a glance in my direction, settling at a table on the far side of the restaurant like I didn't exist, like I was invisible, like the night I'd spent taking care of his fever and the confession he'd made had never happened.I forced myself to breathe, forced my hand to complete the journey to my water glass, forced my expression into something that hopefully

I APPRECIATE THE OFFER

Chapter 113Elowen It was true, though the call wasn't until two thirty, but Zac didn't need to know that.He checked his own watch and nodded, though something in his expression suggested he knew I was looking for an exit."Of course," he said easily, signaling for the check. "Can't have you missing important calls."The drive back to the office was quieter, Caroline and Damien still wrapped up in their own conversation while Zac and I sat in comfortable silence.I kept my eyes carefully forward, refusing to let myself look back at the restaurant or think about Matteo sitting there like I didn't exist.Caroline alighted at her stop while I and the two men drove to ours.Back at the office I threw myself into work with renewed focus, losing myself in fabric samples and lighting plans, using the familiar creative process to push away thoughts of Italian villas and men who'd broken my heart.The afternoon passed quickly, client calls and team meetings and the endless small decisions th

IT HAD HURT

Chapter 114MatteoI stared at my laptop screen without really seeing it, my mind replaying the moment I'd walked into that restaurant and seen her sitting there, laughing with another man, looking more alive than I'd ever seen her.It made my blood boil in ways I didn't want to examine too closely, made the lycan inside me snarl and pace and demand I do something about the male sitting too close to what was mine.Except she wasn't mine, had never been mine, had made that abundantly clear when she'd disappeared without a word after I'd laid my heart bare.The fever had been burning through me that night, yes, but the words had been sincere, every syllable of that confession had come from somewhere deep and true that I'd been trying to bury for months.I love you.Three words I'd never said to anyone except my daughter, three words that cost me everything to speak out loud, and she'd just left like they meant nothing.Like I meant nothing.I'd woken up the next morning to find her gone

DIVORCE PAPERS

Chapter 115Elowen My enhanced hearing meant I'd caught every word of her conversation with that Zac character, every laugh and polite deflection and moment of what might have been genuine interest.She'd talked about her work with passion I'd never heard from her before, had smiled in ways that made my chest ache with longing and rage in equal measure.And when he'd complimented her, when he'd told her she was more than she thought she was, I'd wanted to rip his throat out for daring to say words that should have been mine to speak.The moment she'd left with him I'd thrown money on my table and stalked out, unable to sit there another second pretending to eat food that tasted like ash.Work had been a disaster after that, my temper shorter than usual, my patience nonexistent, snapping at anyone who dared approach me with questions or concerns.My assistant had actually backed out of my office at one point, her eyes wide with fear, and I'd felt a stab of guilt that I couldn't quite

SOME KIND OF INTERVENTION

Chapter 116MatteoThe drive to Adrian's house felt longer than it should have, every mile stretching out as I gripped the steering wheel and tried to prepare myself for whatever conversation was waiting, but no amount of preparation could have readied me for what I found when I walked through that familiar door.Kian was already there.He was standing by the window in Adrian's study with his hands in his pockets and his shoulders tense, looking every bit the successful lawyer in his expensive suit, and when he turned at the sound of my entrance his grey eyes were cold and assessing in a way that made my Lycan bare its teeth beneath my skin."Matteo," Adrian said from behind his desk, his wheelchair positioned perfectly to command the room despite his physical limitations. "Thank you for coming."I didn't acknowledge the greeting, my attention still fixed on Kian, trying to understand why he was here when he'd supposedly washed his hands of this entire situation weeks ago."What is th

WANT YOU TO BE MY LAWYER

Chapter 117Matteo "Matteo..." Adrian started, but I wasn't finished."You had someone who loved you," I continued, my hands clenching into fists at my sides. "Someone who was devoted to you despite everything, someone who tried so hard to be what you needed, and what did you do? You didn't let a day go by without making her feel worthless."I took a step closer to his desk, my Lycan pushing against my control, demanding I make him understand the damage he'd caused."Elowen used to be so bright," I said, and my voice cracked slightly on her name. "When she first arrived at the villa, even through all the sadness, there was this light in her eyes, this hope that maybe things could be better, and we all watched as that light died gradually, day by day, until there was nothing left but emptiness."Adrian's face had gone pale, his hands gripping the arms of his wheelchair so tightly his knuckles were white."And you," I finished, pointing at him with barely contained rage. "You were at

HOW'S YOUR DAUGHTER, MATTEO?

Chapter 118Matteo "Are you sure you want me to handle this, that you want me to be the one representing your interests against Elowen?"I looked up sharply, disbelief and disgust warring in my chest."Don't tell me you're actually considering this," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "Don't tell me you're going to...""Adrian is my friend," Kian interrupted, not looking at me, his eyes fixed on Adrian with laser focus. "I don't have a choice, if he needs my help, I'm obligated to provide it."The word fell from my lips before I could stop it, quiet but absolutely clear in the silent room."Coward."Kian's head snapped toward me, his grey eyes meeting mine with a fury that matched my own."What did you just say?" he asked, his voice dangerously soft.I held his gaze, unwavering, letting him see every ounce of contempt I felt in that moment."You heard me," I said. "You're a coward, hiding behind obligation and friendship when we both know the real reason you're too scared to say no.

THAT WAS WHO I WAS BECOMING

Chapter 119 Matteo "Why not?" Kian asked, and there was something cruel in his tone now, something sharp and deliberate. "You brought my professional ethics into it, seems fair to discuss your priorities as a father." I moved before I could think, my hand shooting out to grip the edge of Adrian's desk because if I didn't anchor myself I was going to do something I'd regret, I could feel my bones beginning to shift.My daughter has been off limit, I've made sure I kept her away from the world.Not even Adrain was aware. Kain knowing isn't a shock to me though because if there's anyone who can get any information as fast as I, then it's Kain.Nothing stays hidden in his sight, but my daughter is one person he shouldn't even speak of.Not from his filthy lips. "Careful," I said, my voice dropping to that supernatural frequency that only Kian could hear, the words vibrating with the growl of my beast. "You want to play that game? We can discuss priorities all day, counselor, startin

AND I AGREED

Chapter 120ElowenThe grocery store was nearly empty at this hour, just a few tired-looking shoppers wandering the aisles with their carts, and I found myself grateful for the quiet as I picked through the produce section looking for ingredients to make Caroline's favorite pasta dish.She'd been working late every day this week, coming home exhausted and still managing to ask about my day and make sure I was okay, and I wanted to do something nice for her in return.Something to show her how much her support meant to me, how much having her in my corner made the impossible feel slightly more manageable.I grabbed tomatoes and fresh basil, some good parmesan that cost more than I should probably spend but Caroline deserved the best, garlic and olive oil and all the components of a meal that would say thank you better than words ever could.The walk back to Caroline's apartment was pleasant in that early evening way, the sun setting and casting everything in golden light, and I let mys

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