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I am his. Only his.
And I never want it to change.
Chapter 9
Alyssa
My fingers dance over my soon-to-be swollen belly. Cain Hawthorne claimed my virginity and planted his seed deep inside my womb. I entered his life as a working woman, and I’m going to stay as the mother of his children. It’s been two days, and I’ve been upgraded from the lofty bedroom Herman showed me on my first night to the master’s bed.
I feel like I’m in a dream, floating high above the clouds and nothing in this world can bring me down. Life has never been so good.
But it’s time to get back to the real world. I’ve neglected my duties since Cain and I shared our intense night of passion. Herman, bless his soul, has picked up the slack and taken care of Tony, but beyond the job I signed up for, this is my family now.
I get out of Cain’s California king bed and tuck my side of the sheets in neatly. He insists I leave it for the servants, it’s what they’re paid to do, but he forgets that I was one of them a few days ago. It’s a simple gesture of kindness and gratitude to those I understand.
The sun has barely broken over the horizon and Cain’s already out of bed. He spent the last two mornings with me, holding me tightly against his side as if he never wanted to let go. If he didn’t, I’d never break away from his touch.
The shower isn’t going and his comfortable evening wear is thrown haphazardly atop the washing basket. Wherever Cain went, he left in a hurry to get there. Then it hits me. I’ve given myself to Cain, wholly and fully, and I know so little about him. Was there an emergency at his offices that needed his urgent attention? Or if I sought him out, would I find him in the thicket of trees outside his mansion, overlooking the pond, the sunrise, and regretting his decision a few nights ago?
An unsteady thumping tears through my chest as I grab my phone to text him. If it’s the latter I don’t want to be left in the dark.
I send him a text:Good morning. I see you’re out, have a good day. XX
It’s easy to forget how silly you’re being when you’re locked inside your own head with dark thoughts. Cain hasn’t shown any sign of not wanting this. Every morning he wakes to place a kiss on my belly, where our unborn child starts its first journey in life. Every evening he whispers how much he adores me.
I can’t imagine his mind changing this abruptly, but what if I’m wrong?
To still my mind, I go about my morning routine. I brush my teeth, shower and get dressed. Another modest dress I want Cain to tear apart while he has his filthy way with me. Once I’m ready with a light splash of makeup I check my phone to see if Cain’s responded.
He’s read the message but hasn’t said anything. It does nothing to still my nerves. But as I break through his bedroom door, I see him at the end of the hall.
Cain’s standing in a pristine black suit with a crisp white shirt underneath. A deep red tie firmly around his neck brings the ensemble together and deepens the predatory glow in his golden eyes.
“Morning, princess,” Cain says. He’s leaning with one foot against the wall, running a hand through his slick hairdo.
My breathing hastens and I nibble on my lip.
Shit, he looks incredible.
“Morning,” I wave awkwardly in his direction. This is my life now, but it still doesn’t feel real. I’ve never had anyone fawn over me the way Cain Hawthorne does, and it never ceases to knock the wind from my sails.
“You weren’t there when I woke up. I thought I’d check on you,” my cheeks burn bright on admitting my foolishness.
“I should have warned you.” Cain removes the toothpick and rolls it over his fingers. “I’ll be in my office for most of the day. You might see a few of my team come and go.”
“Trouble at work?” I take a few steps closer to him. He kicks himself off the wall and opens his arms in anticipation of my arrival.
I fling myself into him, placing kisses along his lightly stubbled jaw. I haven’t seen a hair on Cain’s chin since we met. He must have been in a rush if he didn’t have time to shave.
“No trouble. We’re in the process of,” he pauses briefly before speaking with the same charming confidence I’ve grown accustomed to. “Merging with a competitor. If it goes well, tonight may be the last of it.”
“Tonight?” I play it cool.
He nods. “I forgot the world around me existed while we spent our time together. I’ve neglected my duties, so I have to work late.”
A solemn sadness grips me at the core.
“Aw, no.” I nuzzle into his neck, leaning in as close to his ear as I can. “And here I thought you’d mount me and fuck my brains out.”
