All Chapters of ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS : Chapter 41 - Chapter 47

The next morning, Avery woke up to the unmistakable crash of a plate in the kitchen.A testament to Olivia’s talent for turning even breakfast into chaos.If there was one thing Olivia was terrible at, it was cooking without making a mess.Her ankle ached slightly, still tender from yesterday’s accident, but the swelling had gone down. She flexed it carefully, testing the wrap, and winced just faintly.Avery swung her legs carefully over the side of the bed, forcing herself upright as she planted her foot gingerly on the floor.From the kitchen came a symphony of clattering and muttered curses.“Olivia” Avery called, her voice laced with both amusement and caution as she hobbled forward slowly. “Do you need me to—”“—save the kitchen?” Olivia cut in without looking up, brandishing a spatula like a sword. “Nah, I’ve got this. Mostly.”Avery leaned lightly on the edge of the counter, peeking into the kitchen.Her mouth went agape at the mess: Flour dusting the counters, a small stack of

This time, Avery stepped towards the door, exhaling before twisting the doorknob.Her hand trembled slightly as she opened the door. A man in a neat jacket and dark trousers stood there, holding a small card and looking professional.“Miss Cole?” he asked. “Mr. Hale asked me to escort you. I’ll be waiting outside. Take your time getting ready. I’ll be here when you’re ready to leave.”Avery blinked, swallowing nervously. “Oh… alright. Thank you.”He nodded once, calm and unobtrusive, then stepped back. Avery closed the door slowly, her pulse quickening.Olivia peeked from behind the bed, eyes wide with excitement. “Well, looks like someone’s officially coming to fetch you. And no, it’s not Nathaniel himself—yet.”Avery exhaled, pressing a hand to her chest. “Even just knowing someone’s waiting… makes my stomach flip.”"Alrightt. Enough of the panic. Let's apply your makeup and get you ready."Olivia bounced over, plopping onto the edge of the bed with a small bag of cosmetics in hand.

Avery had barely stepped through his office door when Nathaniel grabbed her, wrapped one arm around her waist, and used his other hand to tip her head up so that her mouth was at the perfect angle to receive his kiss.He had finally had her alone, and he could finally loosen all the restraints he had been holding onto. From the moment he had woken up to her absence after their one-night stand in Santorini, he had wanted this again, needed her like this.He wasn’t holding back now, and his possessive kiss would tell her that he was a frustrated man who had envisioned having a taste of her lips every single day.Nathaniel kicked the door shut with his foot, turned her, and walked her backwards so that her back was against the door, his chest flat against hers.He placed his hands on either side of her head and gentled his kiss, dialling down hot and wild to slow and sexy.Avery whimpered in his mouth as his tongue roamed her inner cheek down to her throat. Damn, she was slowly losing it

The rest of the event went well, and soon, they were stepping out into the cool night breeze.“Shall we get you home?” Nathaniel asked as they walked through the company exit, their fingers intertwining.Avery nodded, her heart still racing from the night’s adrenaline. Her eyes darted around, scanning for any curious glances from people leaving the company, and she reluctantly slid her fingers from his palm.“Keep your hand where I can feel it, Avery… I like knowing you’re mine.” Nathaniel reached for her hand again, holding it in a possessive yet gentle grip."We might get into trouble sooner than we expected." She murmured, looking up at him.Nathaniel smirked, the corner of his mouth quirking with amusement as he let his gaze linger on her. “Trouble doesn’t scare me,” he said lowly, his thumb brushing over the back of her hand in a slow, teasing rhythm.Avery felt heat crawl up her neck, the combination of his proximity and that smoldering look, making it impossible for her to thin