Mutually Satisfactory Arrangements Novels & Stories

About fulfilling an arrangement that we had both agreed to. And I would do my part.

"Um,Free dinner,I think that's enough given you won't have Alma here to cook for you tonight. What else could you possibly want?" "One night a week,free from this hell of an Arrangement. I get to do what I please,with whoever I please. I smirked."That's what I want,Vanessa. Deal or no Deal?" "Deal,just be discreet about it. We're supposed to be a happily married couple remember. No hooking up with women at Bars,bring them back here and I'll leave that one night a week." She's surprisingly easy to bargain with,that went easier than I thought it would.At least now I'll get a quick fuck without being interrupted."Alright I guess that's that then."

It was clear that he wanted a mutually beneficial arrangement, one that would benefit both the pack and its future prosperity. As the details of the agreement were ironed out, a sense of relief washed over me. I and alpha Duncan never discussed anything but the way he handled it showed and proved his prowess as an alpha. All the details and points he made were the result of just some hours of planning and negotiation, and it marked a significant step towards the realization of my dreams. The tension that had built up within me slowly dissipated, replaced by a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for what lay ahead.

“What they’re really doing is opening the door—and they won’t close it again.” Elijah strolled in moments later, skimming the same stack of reports. “They’re all happy with the arrangements,” he said, sliding a few signed acceptance letters across the table. “All three nations. They’re honoring every inch of the deal.” “Of course they are.” I chuckled. “We didn’t just solve their problems—we bought their headaches and cleaned them up.” Elijah sat across from me, pouring himself a cup of tea. “And the best part? They still don’t realize what we’ve really gained.”

Blake laughed and shook his head at me, bringing a mouthful of noodles to my mouth. “At least have a bite for me” Blake said gently. I smiled and opened my mouth for him, my heart skipped a beat when he purred in satisfaction. “I’m sure you’ll catch on with them long before the deadline, but the two of us know how important these meetings are. You being boss only makes things a little more complicated, that’s all” I said trying to assure him. It was true, I wasn’t one to like working with other companies, corporations, or agencies because of that. The meetings that we needed to hold, the number of conflicts that could happen, each lawyer coming up with the most random rule, at some point; yo

“I appreciate it a lot. Thank you.” She simply hums, nodding and allowing the sweet nothings to fill the space in-between them. Finally, after another beat of silence and a shared look between the three, they seemed to come to some kind of understanding. As far as any of them were concerned, the entire conversation never even happened. Now they could live in peace. At least they could try.

"It doesn't matter. I don't want to be in this arrangement anymore. It's too complicated." Alexander studied me for a long moment, his expression unreadable. "If that's what you want." His easy capitulation stung more than I expected. No argument? No attempt to change my mind? Just immediate acceptance, as if our arrangement meant nothing to him. "It is," I said, keeping my voice steady despite the ache in my chest. "Then consider our arrangement terminated," he said, his tone businesslike. "Effective immediately." I nodded, ignoring the hollow feeling spreading through me. "Thank you."

“I understand that you’re skeptical, Raegan but no worries, there’s plenty to gain. I can assure you of that.” “And I’m assuming that you’re hoping to gain something substantial from this arrangement, aside from ending the war between us.” Raegan remarks. Kane shrugs, leaning back against the backrest of his seat. “Of course, mutually beneficial, like I said.” “And what would that be?” Damian chips in, his expression is unmasked with suspicion. Kane, however, doesn’t take his gaze off Raegan. “Peace,” he supplies. A dark smile appears on his face. “As alphas, you should understand what that means for the people we rule.”

No pressure to make this into something it's not. "So we're..." I search for the right word. "Allies with benefits?" he suggests. "That sounds terrible." "Partners in revenge who occasionally sleep together?" "Worse." His mouth curves. "What would you call it?" I think about it. About what last night was comfort and heat and two broken people finding solace in each other. About what it wasn't romance or love or anything Julian would need to worry about. "Mutually beneficial stress relief," I say finally. He laughs a real laugh that transforms his face. "I've heard worse euphemisms."