MEREDITH'S POV"You don't know how hard it's been to keep my fucking hands off you." My frame trembled as Max closed the space between us, my body pulsing with need while he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me in tight. "You are mine, Meredith, and don't you forget that." "Yes I'm yours, Max," I nodded my head and let his palms explore my body. He slammed his lips onto mine, coaxing them into an intense kiss. Goosebumps erupted across my skin while his assertive hands explored my figure before landing firmly on my perky ass. I steadied myself on his strong biceps, intoxicated by the feel of them. I felt a delightful surge wash over me as I ran my hands up to grasp his soft, dark hair. As his full lips glided down my neck, they brushed against an especially sensitive spot that made me gasp with pleasure. "I fucking want you so badly," he growled, guiding us to the bed while continuously showering me with fiery kisses. He stepped back so he could take his shirt off and my
MAXIMILIAN'S POVIt had been 5 days, 19 hours, 26 minutes, and ... I paused, checking the time on my Rolex watch... 17 seconds since I'd spent that unforgettable night with Meredith Carver. I couldn't fucking eat, sleep, or focus on my work. Every time I closed my eyes, images of her perfect body squirming beneath mine kept playing over and over in my head like reruns of my favourite movie. And let's be honest, Sharon Stone in Basic Instincts has nothing on Meredith. She responded to my touch in a way no other woman has. The smell of her heated pussy made my mouth water. I told myself I'd never be able to look at a bottle of whipped cream or strawberries without thinking about her, without reflecting about how sweet she tasted.Her presence etched itself in my thoughts like a tattoo. I'd need surgery to remove her.I completed lunchtime without dashing to the bathroom at work for a private moment, yet as the hours dragged on, I ultimately gave in. I was positioned over the toilet wi
MEREDITH'S POVOn the night of the auction, I found myself feeling cheaper than ever. "Brenda, I can't believe I actually cashed that check!" I voiced my frustration while Brenda faced me, her lips holding a multitude of hairpins. One by one, she took them out, using them to secure my bun in place. "I can't believe I used the money I cashed." I put $125,000 towards my mother's surgery and then used the remaining funds to cover a year's worth of her rent.Brenda fixed the last hairpin in my hair, ensuring that its tip grazed my scalp. "Ouch!" I shouted in pain. “You deserve that. You spent the money, so what? Mr. McTavish gave you that check after you gave him the goods. Seems like a fair trade to me. Now forget about it. It's not worth worrying about anymore."I let out a sigh. "You're right. I wish you could come along with me tonight; it makes me sad that you are not.”“I know, but my doctor told me to avoid the nightlife for the next week and focus on staying warm. I'm really sor
MEREDITH'S POVA calm smile carved its way across the woman's face. She stood nearly 6 feet tall. In her hand, she carried a bottle of wine and topped off my almost empty glass again. Nodding in acknowledgement, I lifted my cup for another drink, keeping an eye on her as she chugged from the bottle. When did she get here? Why did she come here? I was furious. I just wanted to be left alone. "So why are you hiding behind a plant? Don't you enjoy dancing?" she asked. "I'm not one for dancing," I replied, frowning beneath the mask. "I was never taught quite how to dance for grand events like this."She seemed amused, the smile taking on a sardonic cast. "Grand? House Crawford's balls are of high quality, yes, but 'grand' may be too generous," she spoke while her eyes looked around the area. "Bode Crawford is a beast of a man. But he tries to compensate for what he's lacking, if you know what I mean, by ensuring to paint how rich
MAXIMILIAN'S POVI found myself feeling apprehensive. I hadn't seen Meredith since I saw her kissing that man at the hotel in Las Vegas. I adjusted the top buttons of my jacket while looking at the multiple flat screens that decorated the walls of the private area I occupied. I felt conflicted between the amazing woman I shared an unforgettable night with and the woman I witnessed the following morning entertaining another man. There had to be two Merediths. Perhaps she had an identical twin I didn’t know about. I clenched my teeth tightly in my head. I became lost in a whirlwind of laughable scenarios. I just couldn't shake the fact that maybe I was overreacting. I decided on the spot that when I met her tonight, I would confront her and let her give me her side of the story, but the universe said, fuck you Maximilian as my eyes landed on the screen in the middle showing a woman and a guy getting cosy behind a big ugly potted plant. The woman was donned in a white dress, and she w
MEREDITH'S POVI was still feeling flushed from that kiss with Blake. I sensed that she was an appealing woman, full of intrigue and excitement. I wish I didn't have to go through with this auction, and I was free to do what I wanted, but I knew what was at stake and I would rather die than leave Brenda trapped in those clutches of that fucking wicked man. As if the devil heard his name, he strolled into the bedroom I was in. Mary left us alone so we could talk. "Ah, if it isn't the virgin," he laughed heartily. Another fellow shuffled in behind him. He was wearing an old suit that was in dire need of a dry-clean. "This is my attorney, Mr. Wayland. He will go over the contract with you to make sure I'm not tricking you.""No need to do that, Mr. Fuller. I had already had someone review it for me.""Really?""Yes," I replied. Brenda got me a copy, and she sent it to Paxton, whose lawyer looked it over and said all was well. Paxton was such a nice guy, and he was really into Brenda, b
MAXIMILIAN'S POV"Paxton, tell me what you've got," I demanded. The auction was about to start, and my PI was late with the details I requested. Paxton held his phone in his hand, waiting impatiently for the email from Derek Russo. "Derek is so laid back, I don't understand why you didn't use Conner instead," Paxton shrugged. "I know Conner is more professional, but Derek has his ways of digging deep and going to whatever lengths he must go to get the information needed," I stated calmly even though I was panicking on the instead. Paxton refreshed the page. "It's here, finally," he beamed."OK, open it and tell me what it says," I requested, my heart beating fast inside my rib cage. I watched Pax's eyes roam the e-mail while his lips mimed whatever was in the report. His face went pale making my heart speed up even more. "I don't like that look on your face. What is it?" I asked. "Trouble," was all he said as he handed me the phone. "Read it yourself." "Let me see," I snatched th
MAXIMILIAN'S POVTo say I was nervous would be an understatement. There was a ruckus going on inside my stomach. Sweating intensely like a prisoner awaiting execution, I struggled with my racing thoughts that were blurring my vision. I was gripping the armrests tightly in an attempt to stabilize myself, but I just ended up with some chipped nails and skin burns. "You have to calm down," Paxton whispered near my ear. "You are making me nervous.""I just don't like when things aren't going my way.""Relax, you got this. Furthermore, your accountant arrived with the funds you asked for. Do you think it'll be enough?""I hope so. Obtaining two billion dollars in cash on such short notice wasn't easy. I had to use bitcoins to cash out this much money."With excitement, Paxton exclaimed, "TWO BILLION DOLLARS!" If it wasn't for the commentator speaking over the mic, then all eyes would have been on us. In order for my accountant to provide me with this much money, I had to threaten to fire