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The warm flush returned on her face even as her eyes blazed from frustration.
She took her time closing the door, trailing behind me and into the kitchen. “That still didn’t answer my question,Montgomery.”
Even the way she said my name was sexy, the husky lilt in her voice fueled by her own heightened level of anger.
“I assure you that I will let you know if and when you break any additional rules, Aspen. And I will handle them just like I did before.”
“Jesus,” she muttered. When she whispered ‘bastard’ with no intent of me hearing, all I could do was smile.
The way she taunted me was only adding gasoline to the flames. If I wasn’t careful, I would lose control. Another wave of dirty images slid into my mind. The thought of having her bound to my bed, her naked body writhing from anticipation of the night’s events was far too stimulating. Then there was the cross located in the playroom. She would look exquisite with shackles around her wrists and ankles.
I took a deep breath, noticing the scent of vanilla from a lit candle on one of the counters. After discovering an open bottle of wine, I moved to one of the cabinets, selecting another crystal stem. I said nothing as I poured a second glass, swirling the dark red liquid before taking a sip. “Wolfe Cabernet from twenty-eighteen. My personal favorite.”
“And the last year your company did any decent sales. Robert was kind enough to drop by a series of financials.” She walked toward the kitchen table where she had several files of documents positioned on a good portion of the surface.
There was no reason for her statement to irritate the hell out of me, but it did. I watched as she flipped through several pages, shaking her head after doing so.
She shifted her attention in my direction, her eyes twinkling. “The numbers are abysmal, your competition kicking your ass. However, Robert also provided some encouraging information on your current production line. He seems to think it’s your best wine selection to date. I’m very excited to taste them. I’ve also heard the grapes on the vines are full and lush, which is all good news. Maybe you have a fighting chance. I’m going to put together a marketing plan to see if you like it. I can tell that you will need to change your methods of operation in order for you to regain any traction.”
There was an eagerness to her words, a need to fulfill a void. I had to wonder if that had more to do with her own life. My cock stirred all over again, another wave of desire dragging the dark hunger into the light. As her exotic perfume wafted into my nostrils, the single whiff was enough to prime the beast.
When I walked around the counter, taking my time as I advanced, she grew more and more uncomfortable. The way the limited lighting shimmered across her face was a mere taste of her beauty. Her long red hair seemed even silkier, a few stray strands sliding across her cheeks in the most sensual manner. She’d changed clothes, the stunning purple dress hugging every curve, the material barely covering her thighs. Her feet were bare, her toenails painted in the same blushing pink that had risen across her face. She obviously hadn’t planned on any visitors after hours. I lifted her glass into my hand, slowly inching it closer. “Have some wine with me, Aspen.”
“Is that an order?”
I cocked my head, giving her a commanding look. “It’s a request and nothing more. I think it would be a very good idea to get to know one another. Don’t you? After all, we are going to be working very closely together.”
She hesitated, chewing on her inner cheek before accepting the offer. The second our fingers touched, an explosion of electricity slammed into my body. The way she pursed her lips indicated she’d felt exactly the same. Her breathing becoming shallow, she swallowed several times then purposely turned away from me. “That will be fine.”
“Do I make you nervous, Aspen?”
“Should I be nervous?” She continued to back away, dragging her tongue across her lips as she did so. She had no idea how provocative the simple action truly was.
“I tend to make everyone in a room anxious.”
“Is that because you’re incredibly rude to everyone, not just your employees?”
Another wave of defiance. This was becoming more of a game of will, a powerplay, which I found even more fascinating. She obviously had absolutely zero clue about my reputation.
Or my needs.
I took my time before answering, enjoying the way she sipped the wine. All I could think about was the term luscious. “You’ve obviously figured out that I am a very bad man. While we can agree to disagree, at the end of the day certain decisions are mine to make. Often, they are difficult.”
“I’m sure they are.” Her tone full of sass, her eyes flashed with just a hint of mischief.
The woman was doing her best to push aside her feelings, yet our connection was undeniable.
“I have many enemies, Aspen. That requires me to remain on edge at all times. I don’t have the luxury of being considered a nice guy. That would highlight a weakness that I can’t afford.”
“Then you’ve done your job.” She wrinkled her nose, still daring me to defy her. “You are a bad man.”
The chemistry we shared was palpable. My heart thudded against my chest, my balls as tight as drums. “I am good at what I do. As a matter of fact, I always get exactly what I want.”
She pursed her lips, taking shallow breaths. The way her long eyelashes skimmed across her porcelain skin took my breath away. “And what do you want?”
“Mmm… Be careful what you ask me and what you ask for, Aspen. That could lead to a dangerous proposition.”
“Is that a threat?”
