All Chapters of Love Unexpected, The Billionaire's Disguise : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

RYANI watched the guest room door click shut, a low, breathy laugh escaping me as the silence of the mansion settled back in. Leaning my hands against the edge of the marble island, I looked down at the empty spot where she had just been sitting.​My smile slowly faded, replaced by a sudden, heavy wave of realization that made my chest tighten. I had never allowed an outsider into my private sanctuary before. Only a handful of people even had access. This place was my fortress, a cold, calculated layout of glass and stone designed to keep the world at a distance. I had sent a message earlier to Wayne, ordering the household staff to stay completely clear of the area tonight just to ensure she felt safe. Yet here I was, standing in my empty kitchen, completely derailed by her.​I paused, a sudden thought crossing my mind, and a soft laugh escaped me despite myself. I wonder if she felt this same ridiculous way when I wore her clothes. What on earth was I thinking?​I hadn't truly allo

The foyer opened up into a breathtaking expanse of polished herringbone floors and soaring ceilings, but I barely had time to take it in before I found myself the center of attention. ​Waiting in a perfect, uniform line were three people: two maids in pristine black uniforms and an older gentleman who carried himself with the quiet dignity of a seasoned butler.​"Welcome, Madam," the butler said, offering a crisp, respectful bow. "My name is Thomas. This is Elena and Marie. Mr. Pierce has instructed us to ensure your absolute comfort. Whatever you require, be it a specific meal, a change of wardrobe, or absolute privacy, you need only ask." ​I internally sighed. I guessed they wouldn't be calling me by my actual name anytime soon. Honestly, I was nobody's 'Madam,' but if they were determined to stick to the formal title, I might as well let it go for now. Once Ryan returned tonight, we would sort everything out anyway. If things went my way, I might never see any of them again after t

RYAN​I took my time teasing her, slow kisses along her inner thigh, light touches that promised everything but gave her nothing. I savored every frustrated shift of her hips, every quiet whimper that escaped her lips. Until she couldn’t take it anymore.“Ryan… please,” she whispered, her voice breaking. Her eyes were dark, pleading, glazed with a desire that was spiraling rapidly out of her control.The sound of my name on her lips like that, desperate and needy snapped the last of my restraint.I didn’t make her wait any longer. In one smooth motion, I moved up her body and settled between her thighs, capturing her mouth in a deep, possessive kiss as I finally gave her what we both needed. The gasp she let out against my lips when I entered her was the sweetest sound I’d ever heard. She was tight, warm and perfect. “Fuck, Claire…” I groaned, forehead pressed to hers, fighting for control as her body welcomed me.She wrapped her legs around my waist, pulling me deeper, her nails dig

Finally, it was time to go. Instead of Josh pulling up in the sleek, armored Maybach, or Ryan taking the wheel of the exotic sports car he’d driven me in before, we walked out the front door to find a surprisingly modest, midnight-blue BMW. I say "modest" only because, for a man of Ryan’s standards, a sedan felt practically invisible. It was his way of blending in, letting us move through the city like normal people.​I sat in the passenger seat, automatically tucking my knees together and keeping myself small. As the city streets began to blur past the window, a sudden, suffocating wave of guilt washed over me.It felt as though I was taking far more than I deserved, as if I were being entirely too greedy. Ryan was already doing so much, pouring an astronomical amount of money and effort into someone like me. A suffocating weight pressed down on my chest as the cold, hard math of it all settled in. The tutors, the apartment, everything... I didn't think I could ever repay this debt i

CLAIRE "I came here tonight to take you to dinner, but before we step out that door, there's something I need to ask."​He paused, stepping so close that I had to tilt my chin up just to meet his eyes. My heart was hammering violently against my ribs, the sheer heat of his proximity making it hard to process his words. God, please don't let him tell me he's had enough of me.​Nothing, however, prepared me for what he actually said.​"Listen, I don't know how to say this, but I'm just going to say it," he murmured, his dark eyes searching mine. "I've thought long and hard about this, Claire. I don't want to be your benefactor, and I damn sure don't want to be your landlord."​He paused again, and in that split second, my heart sank to the floor. I've finally ruined everything, I thought, a cold wave of dread washing over me.​"I want to be your boyfriend," he finished softly. "Officially."​Just as fast as it had plummeted, my heart did a violent, happy flip in my chest. The lingering