Ao3 Peter Parker Novels & Stories

“Yeah... we did go to the same middle school. So, what are you doing here? My voice sounded steadier than I felt. Before Peter could answer, Orion chimed in, his tone casual. “Oh, I forgot to mention—Peter’s my assistant. He’s been of great help.” Assistant. The room tilted. Of all the people, it had to be him? Was this some twisted joke? Did Peter know who I was when he took the job? Did they dig into my past to bring him back into my life? Is this their twisted move to throw me out? My stomach twisted with unease. Peter’s eyes locked on mine, and a slow, calculated smile spread across his face. “Small world, isn’t it? Ava and I go way back. I can’t believe this.”

“What are you talking about?” Peter chuckled softly. But this time, it sounded more like a warning than mockery. “I know Darius Harrington well enough.” Dante’s gaze sharpened further. And the next second, Peter’s voice came again softly through the phone. “If that man has already succeeded in making Aurora fall in love with him…” Peter paused briefly, “…what do you think the next step he’ll take will be?”

“Ms. Spencer, what if I told you I could get you out of that arrangement?” Xena’s eyes lit up at once, then quickly dimmed again. “Felix won’t let me go that easily. But thank you for the offer, Mr. Warren.” “No matter how capable Felix is, he’s nothing in my eyes.” Peter let out a dismissive snort. “I was fighting my way through the business world before he was even born. Why would I be afraid of him?” Xena bit her lip, still looking unconvinced. At that moment, Peter rose from his seat and walked over to her. He reached out and tilted her chin up, his eyes fixed on her.