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Dad tightens his grip on my hand and frowns. “Is it Sam? Are you still upset?”
I look at him with wide eyes and shake my head. I probably should still be upset about breaking up with Sam, but I haven’t even thought of him recently. “I… No… That’s not it. I’m just worried. I’m worried about you, and I’m wondering about the future. My boss said I could take as much time as I need, but eventually she’ll need me back. And if I stay away too long, I’m worried that might impact my career.”
Heartbreak flashes through my dad’s eyes at the mention of me returning to London, and I regret bringing it up at all. He gets upset at the thought of me leaving, and the last thing he needs while he’s fighting his illness is additional stress.
“I see,” he says. “And you won’t consider moving back home? It’s been so good having you back here, I’ve gotten so used to you being back home, I wish you could stay.”
I drop my head to my dad’s shoulder and sigh. “I’m not sure I can, Dad. I worked so hard to build everything I have, and I can’t give it all up now. Besides, where would I even work if I moved back here? The only large company around here is Carter’s.”
Dad smiles, his eyes twinkling. “What’s wrong with that? You’re already working there, and the boy can do with more people that he can trust. There is plenty of opportunity for growth at Clarke Reed. I read an article the other day that said Carter’s company is amongst the most desirable companies to work for in the world.”
I look away, my heart twisting painfully. The truth is that Carter gives me so much responsibility in his company that I’ve learned more here than I ever did at my old job. I love working with him, and the work is just more interesting. Even more so, I just love knowing that the work I do directly benefits someone I care about, that it makes a difference. At Clarke Reed I’m not just another employee, I’m someone Carter relies on for all legal advice. It’s a new feeling to me – being more than just another worker bee. I adore Alice, but she and I are just that: worker bees. There’s a lot of reeducation I’d have to do to formally become a lawyer here, but it’d be worth it. I’d be happier here.
I guess most of the reason that I want to go back is because I know that Carter and I can’t be together. The longer I stay, the more it will hurt when I finally leave. And if I do stay to be close to my dad, it’ll only be a matter of time before I’ll have to see him fall for someone else. I don’t think my heart can take that, but I don’t think I can leave my dad either.
I’m still thinking about dad’s request hours later. I slip through the sliding doors and walk to the swing on the veranda, the breeze messing up my hair. I sit down and sigh. It isn’t until right at this moment that I realize I was hoping that Carter might be here. I tell myself that I want to stay away from him, yet I find myself seeking him out constantly. It’s like my head and my heart are at war.
My heart flutters when the door opens and I glance up to find Carter walking in, still in his work suit. Why does he have to look so good in a suit? My eyes roam over his body, and my heart starts to race. Why is it only him that my body responds to in this way?
Carter pulls on his tie and takes a seat next to me, his thigh brushing against mine. He closes his eyes and leans back, looking tired.
“Long day?”
Carter nods and sighs. I want to take him into my arms, I want to run my hands over his body and cup his cheek so I can turn his face towards mine and kiss him.
“Are you done trying to resist me?” He asks. Carter opens his eyes and looks at me, his gaze intense. He reaches for me and buries his hand in my hair. “Because I’m done.”
I look at him with wide eyes and he smiles. “If my time with you is limited, then I’m not holding back. I’ve spent years dreaming about you and missing you. I don’t want to look back at these months that we’ve got together with regret. I’m done with all the regret, Emilia. For just a couple of weeks I want to have it all. Tell me you want the same.”
I hesitate and Carter’s expression falters. “If we’re not on the same page, then let me know now. I’ll stop. I won’t pursue you in the slightest, I won’t make you feel uncomfortable. But if you do, Emilia… Then I’m going to kiss you right now. I’m going to kiss you, and I’m going to slip that robe off your shoulders. I’m going to get you naked, right here on my veranda, and I’m going to fuck you. So, tell me, Minx. Should I stay or should I go?”
My heart is banging in my chest and even though I’m scared of what our future might hold, I’m certain of what I want right now. “Stay. I want it all too. I want it all with you.”
Chapter 47
Carter
I exhale in relief and pull her towards me impatiently. Emilia smiles against my lips and I tighten my grip on her hair. I trap her bottom lip between my teeth before kissing her fully, and Emilia moans. She wraps her hand in my hair, and I lift her up. Emilia straddles me and I run my hands over her body, tugging on her robe roughly. It slips down her shoulders and I smile smugly when I realize that she’s wearing another one of my t-shirts.
“You little thief,” I whisper, and she blushes. I drop my lips to her neck and kiss her gently. Emilia groans and tugs on my clothes. I love seeing her so eager, so desperate for me. She opens the buttons of my shirt and leans in, kissing my neck the way I just kissed hers.
“Carter,” she whispers. She looks up at me with lust-filled eyes, and I groan. Emilia tugs on my trousers and I bite down on my lip when she wraps her hands around my cock.
“So impatient,” I whisper, and her cheeks redden. She looks up at me and grins before moving away. I groan in dissatisfaction, and Emilia blows me a kiss.
“Who’s impatient now?” she asks as she drops to her knees in front of me. My dick jerks when she licks her lips, and I’m already close. Emilia looks at me as she slowly brings her lips closer, teasing the hell out of me. I thread my hand through her hair and grit my teeth.
“Baby, I need you right now,” I tell her.
Emilia laughs and swirls her tongue around the tip, and a powerful wave of desire crashes through me. I jerk against her and she takes me in deeper, her mouth hot and tight. She looks up at me as she bobs her head up and down, driving me half insane. She moans, and the feeling of it has me tightening my grip on her hair.
“Minx,” I whisper. She increases the pace and takes me in even deeper. Fucking hell, I can feel my dick hit the back of her throat, and then she swallows. The sensation is unreal and I moan loudly. I grab her hair and thrust my hips ups roughly, and she takes me in gladly, another moan vibrating through her throat.
“I can’t,” I tell her. “I want to fuck you right now, Emilia,” I whimper.
She lifts her head and grins. “Say please,” she tells me, and I laugh.
“Please, my love. Let me have that tight sweet pussy of yours.”
