All Chapters of Under His Watch: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

My life hardly feels like a life. It's an endless cycle of the same routine.I wake up, get ready, stop by the café for an espresso, take the bus to work, stay later than I should, take the bus home, make dinner, and go to bed. Every day is exactly the same—except for the weekends.I'm the second assistant to the owner of the largest vineyard estate in the region. Not just any vineyard, but an award-winning estate renowned for producing exceptional wines that most people will never taste unless they have more money than they know what to do with.Leonard Parker. The Relentless.That's what everyone calls my boss.When Leonard Parker wants something, nothing—and no one—stands in his way. His piercing blue eyes are enough to make employees avoid looking directly at him. Standing at six feet tall, he has a commanding presence that intimidates the men and leaves the women sighing every time he walks past them without so much as a glance. His honey-blond hair is always perfectly styled, ju

The moment I stepped out of the elevator, I headed straight for the cafe instead of the cafeteria.I couldn't bear the thought of running into anyone.Especially after what had happened.No...After what I'd done.I ordered the first thing I saw on the menu—a mortadella and cheese sandwich—and carried it to the quietest corner I could find.My appetite had disappeared hours ago, but I forced myself to take a bite anyway.It tasted like cardboard.I pulled out my phone and called Claire.She answered almost immediately."So..." she said, dragging out the word. "How's life after throwing yourself at your ridiculously hot boss?""I did not throw myself at him.""You literally ended up in his arms.""I tripped.""You landed on his chest.""I know.""You texted me that he was a walking temptation.""I didn't know he was going to read it!"Claire burst into laughter.I buried my face in one hand."I hate you.""No, you don't.""No..."I sighed."I really don't.""So... what happened after t

My heart races, and my instinct reacts by stepping into the shower and closing the door. I feel panicked. I don’t know what to do.I hear his footsteps getting closer and closer. All my senses are on high alert. I want to scream and call for help, but my voice won’t come out.“What a sight to behold. Naked, dripping wet, wearing nothing but a pair of tiny glasses. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a sexy vision in my life.”Only then did I realize who was on the other side of the door. That voice—hoarse and deep, seductive and… dangerous. Mr. Parker, my boss, saw me naked.“P… Please, l… leave. I’m not… I’m not in a state to talk. And this is the women’s locker room!”I feel the pressure of his body against the door. The music continues; the hot water that once felt so good is now too hot and unpleasant.“I beg your pardon, but when I walked in here, I never imagined I’d witness something that will stay with me forever. I knocked on the door four times, and when you didn’t answer, I t

"Do you need anything, Mr. Parker?" Laila asked, her voice honey-sweet.He didn't answer.Instead, he turned his head.Slowly.Deliberately.My breath caught.For the first time since I'd started working at Parker Wines, Leonard Parker looked directly at me in front of everyone.Our eyes met.His expression was unreadable.Then, almost imperceptibly, one corner of his mouth lifted.Not a smile.A victory."Good morning, Blair."His voice was calm.Warm.As though greeting me had become the most natural thing in the world.Before I could react, he opened the glass door and disappeared into his office.The door cl

The elevator stood waiting.For a heartbeat, I didn't move.Leonard Parker was inside.Alone.He leaned casually against the handrail at the back of the elevator, one ankle crossed over the other. His suit jacket was gone, leaving only the crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled neatly to his forearms. The top two buttons were still undone, giving him an effortless elegance that should have been illegal.His gaze shifted toward me.Calm.Patient.As though he'd known I would be standing there.My fingers tightened around the empty coffee cup.Breathe.Jonathan's words echoed inside my head.Act normal.Leonard extended one hand toward the open space beside him.A silent invitation.There was more than enough room.Refusing to step inside would only make me look suspicious.So I forced my feet to move.One step.Then another.As soon a