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Leaning to her level, I look into her eyes. “You okay? You thinking about Hailee?”
A slow grin touches her lips. “I was until you walked in.”
“Did I distract you?” I ask with a wide smirk.
Zoey’s eyes wander over my bare chest. “I mean… I had no idea you had washboard abs. Blake, you’ve been holding out on me.”
“Ah… so it finally comes out… you’d prefer me to come into work shirtless?”
She shrugs. “I mean, I’m not going to complain if you do. But, on the other hand, Nash might have something to say about it.”
I snort out a laugh. “Yeah, I’m sure Nash would love Washboard Ab Wednesday in the office.”
Zoey finally smiles. “I know I would appreciate Wednesdays a whole lot more. Gives new meaning to hump day.”
“You want to jump into bed?” I ask with a chuckle, gesturing behind her.
She glances back at the bed and nods. “What do you think Hailee is doing right now?” she asks as I climb in on the other side.
Letting out a sigh, I pull the sheets back. “I’d say she’s thinking about her mother and wondering what she’s doing right now.”
Zoey sinks under the covers. “Good answer.”
I chuckle as our legs touch beneath the sheets. I roll on my side, facing her, and reach out for her hand. “Everything’s going to be okay, Zoey.”
She glances at me, gnawing on her bottom lip. “You seem so sure.”
“I’m going to makedamnsure! Of that, you can be certain.”
She exhales, keeping my hand in hers while she rolls over on her side away from me. I wonder what she’s doing for a moment, that is until she pulls me to her. My front to her back. “Can you hold me tonight?”
Zoey doesn’t realize how much having her here means to me. I tighten my grip around her, nuzzling my nose into her hair, loving the feeling of being wrapped around her. The fact is, I am her boss, and this goes far beyond an employee-type relationship, but right now, I simply don’t fucking care.
“I’ll hold you for as long as you want me to, Cupcake.”
Closing my eyes, I inhale her fruity scent and relax.
It’s been a tough night, but having Zoey here in my arms right now feels so fucking relaxing.
Somehow it feels like something good has come from all this damn chaos.
***
The gentle feeling of someone licking my face makes me slowly wake.
Remembering instantly that Zoey slept over last night, my immediate thought is that she’s into some weird kink. But as I open my eyes, Beast is sitting on my chest, tongue hanging out happily, attempting to French me first thing in the morning.
I chuckle as I gently push him back and away from my face.
Zoey’s nestled in the crook of my arm and neck. We’ve cuddled all night, and fuck has it been amazing. I know it’s a shitty reason that has led us to this point, but it’s been so damn good holding her.
“Beast, c’mon, man,” I mumble as he tries to lick me.
Zoey lets out a sexy-as-fuck moan like she’s waking up. “He’s hungry. You’ll get used to the neediness of cats now you’re a proud cat dad.”
Her eyes glance up at me in their sleepy haze. They’re so beautiful in their intense blue this morning. Bringing my hand down, I swipe the hair from her face and smile. “Do you think Mr. Muggles will like Beast?”
“Well,Fantastic Beastsis a prequel toHarry Potter, so Beasts and Muggles should technically get along.”
