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“I want you, Cadence, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make you mine. If that means we can never be seen together, I’ll find a way to sneak you into my penthouse every night, although I’d rather show you off.”
Chapter Twelve
Cadence
My chest tightened at Leo’s words. I wanted to believe him. Wanted to believe he wanted me as badly as he claimed to.
But the practical part of me that had always been in the lead was screaming this was stupid. I was risking everything if I gave in. I was already too entangled with him, and it could cost so much more than the money I didn’t have.
“I’m going to repay you.”
His green eyes looked deep into mine before he nodded.
“If you need to.”
“I have to think about the rest.”
His face clouded, lips pinching as he pulled his hand from my hair and stood. I shivered at the chill that seemed to move between us. My lips still tingled from his kiss, and I could feel how wet I was when I shifted, but I tried to push my physical desires away.
“I’ve been as patient as I can be, Cadence.”
I nodded, rushing to reassure him as I lifted a hand to rest on his arm. I had an idea, but I wanted to think it through before telling him about it.
“Not long. A day or two, I promise.”
It took a moment before he sighed and shook his head, then dipped his chin in concession.
“Fine.”
I swallowed hard, my stomach quivering with all the emotions that had hit me since I’d arrived. Being near him made it hard to think, especially when parts of me were clamoring to throw myself into his arms, while other parts were yelling for me to run away as fast as I could.
There was no outrunning Leo. I accepted that. As much as I might wish I wasn’t entwined with him, it was too late to change that now. My brother’s foolish decision had set me on this path.
Maybe fatewasreal.
Forcing myself to stand despite my shaking legs, I tried to ignore how close we were with him leaning on the desk in front of me again. Licking my lips, I still tasted him, and I couldn’t stop my eyes from going to his mouth.
“I’ll—I’ll call you,” I managed to whisper.
Leo’s hand came up and caught my chin before I could react, forcing my head back so I had to look him in the eyes again. He smirked as fresh slick seeped into my panties, the scent of it filling the office and giving me away.
“No, you won’t. You’ll come to me.”
Swallowing, I pulled my lower lip between my teeth and bit down. I tried to ignore the double meaning in his words, but my body trembled with the awareness of how close we were.
How easy it would be to lean forward and press myself against him.
He was a strong alpha, and the omega part of me wanted to do anything to please him. I was sure he’d gladly refresh my memory of how it felt to be pinned down and filled by him.
“I’ll see you soon then.”
My voice came out breathy, but I was beyond the point of trying to hide my reactions to him. He knew I wanted him, despite all the reasons not to. There was no point in continuing to deny it.
Releasing my chin, his hand moved to stroke the side of my face, pushing my hair behind my ear. It threw me off balance when he was sweet. It made it hard to remember he was dangerous instead of thinking stupid girly thoughts about bonds and claiming.
“I look forward to it.”
His husky tone sent a zing straight to my clit that had me shuddering. Stepping back, it took all my willpower to turn away and walk to the door of his office.
