Chapter 26. Sage's POV My stride across the hallway to the conference room was decisive and purposeful. I kept my shoulders squared and my head high as always. Violet was beside me stressing and struggling to match my pace for whatever reason. She didn't want me to meet Alex because she felt he couldn't be trusted. How could she be so sure? She was being dramatic. We hadn't met him in years – five maybe? And I wasn't as worked up as she was even though I had the biggest connection to him. Biggest? No. I wouldn't call it that. Alex and I attended the same college well at least till he left without a trace. And during those days, I had it hot for him. He knew. Everyone knew and I basked in the feel of being called his girl. We were not even dating. I was so dumb then for some reason. It's what feelings do to you. Makes you dumb. This is one of the reasons, I don't appreciate being tied down in marriage. "That's his assistant" Violet informed as we neared the conference. Before t
Chapter 27. Diego's POV "This is all there is to the will. If you have any problems, you can get it settled with him" Franklin, my grandfather's assistant spoke smoothly, his eyes darting between Edgar and I. He stood beside my grandfather's lawyer who had just read out his will. The old lawyer had his glasses resting on the bridge of his nose and his eyes peaking at me at intervals. The day had been going great till the time I spoke with Sage over the phone. Franklin came over with Grandfather's lawyer, Morris, and distorted me with the ridiculous clauses in his will. I'd thought everything was settled the moment he asked me to sell off my mom's house but no... I would get the best part of it indeed, the control of everything was mine now that I was married but it was still in his hands till I provided an heir with my wife within the first year of marriage. How fucking absurd that was! Within a damn year. Sage and my agreement would last for only six months and even if I'd pro
Chapter 28. Sage's POV My heart slammed against my chest as Diego's lips moved against mine with so much desire and vigor. His hands cradled my face, holding me in place as he deepened the kiss. A moan slipped out of me as he pressed me against him. Feeling his bulge against me made me feel hot all over along with the shivers traveling down my spine as his tongue danced with mine. I couldn't think, my mind was a haze of emotions. All I could do was feel – feel the pounding of my heart and the simmering desire that threatened to boil over. I felt his passion, his desire, and his possession. I had never been kissed this way before. With so much passion. Passion so consuming. If the kiss was this good, how would it feel when he fucked? Instinctively, I pressed my thighs together with hopes that my core would stop throbbing in need but that seemed to worsen the situation. I was so wet for him, so much that I didn't mind if he fucked me right there, on the kitchen floor. Suddenly, t
Chapter 29. Sage's POV I was setting the table when Diego emerged from the room. He was speaking to someone over the phone. My breath caught at the sight when I raised my head. He was wearing a casual shirt that hugged his ripped body perfectly. The way his muscles flexed as he gestured made my mouth water. However, what caught my eye was the way the sweatpants he wore hung loosely on his waist. So loose that when he lifted his hand, I could see the ripped V of his torso leading to his cock. My toes curled when my eyes caught sight of the outline of cock in the pants. Fuck! Desire coursed through me, my nipples hardening into tender points. My entire being throbbed in need, craving his touch. I didn't realize he had ended the call and was staring at me till he spoke. "Like what you see?" I jerked and blinked, "You don't have to stare so much, it's all yours" He added and smirked Embarrassment washed over me and my face flushed. "D-Diner's ready" I stuttered darting my eyes awa
Chapter 30 Sage's POV "Boss, is everything okay?" Violet asked, walking towards my desk with a wondering stare on her face. "Why?" I huffed, my face hardening as I scanned through the details of my mail. "You've been on our necks the whole morning," I tore my gaze away from my laptop and looked at her. She shrugged, taking a seat across my desk, "Did you have an argument with your husband?" There was a teasing edge to her voice that I struggled to ignore. I cast her a glare and she feigned being hurt. I ignored her, my mind reeling back to the previous night. Diego Ivanovna. He made me come on his fingers first then his face on the dinner table with my hands restricted. It felt amazing. If never been treated that way before, forced to submit with no way out. Yet I couldn't help but wonder, he had me there then why didn't he take me? What sort of mind games was he playing with me? He pushed me to my high, made me confess to wanting him then fucking tucked me in bed. My mind was
Chapter 31. Sage's POV While having lunch with Alex, I couldn't help the thought that I was being watched. I felt self-conscious and anxious but that didn't stop the good time I was having with Alex. After we'd signed the deal and spoken to our respective lawyers, Alex insisted I had lunch with him and I had no option but to come along. Violet of course was against the idea but I came anyway while she headed back to the company. "After my grandfather died, Colton and I decided it would be best if we extended to the states. It was hard for a shift but we did it" He said raising his glass as if to raise a toast and I grinned, returning the gesture "Both of you took a bold step, your grandfather would be proud seeing the progress you have made so far," I said and he appeared to have scoffed. I thought the reaction was odd but let it slide. "So what are your plans?" I heard myself ask. To my surprise, it had been quite interesting speaking with him. His old habit of holding a captiv
Chapter 32 Diego's POV As I gazed out the conference room window, my mind betrayed me, drifting to Sage's lush curves, her skin flushed with desire. Memories of her body writhing beneath my touch taunted me, teasing my senses. I recalled the way her eyes sparkled, her lips parted in a silent scream, as I explored every inch of her. My fingers itched to retrace the paths they'd explored, to rekindle the fire that burned between us. I wanted to see her that way again – barred, unhinged, and mine. The meeting's drone receded, replaced by the echo of Sage's whispered pleas, her nails digging into my skin. My pulse quickened, my thoughts consumed by the primal urge to claim her. My thoughts were quickly replaced by a feeling of naught, I had left her hanging again and I knew she'd have cursed me to death already. When I left her on that table last night, she looked livid. I'd made it seem like I was settling scores as she'd done the same to me twice but if anyone was livid between u
Chapter 33 Sage's POV I adjusted my earrings and smoothened my dress and I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Tonight, we were heading to my parents' house for dinner. I could already imagine how much of a tense atmosphere it would be when we arrived there. Violet had been the one to inform my mom about our visit tonight but I doubt they would get their selves together and accept this relationship. Tonight would determine how far I place them. I was still hurting from their bad words weeks ago. Shrugging off the thought, I picked up my purse and walked out of the room. When I got to the living room, my breath caught when I saw Diego in the cellar. He had a glass of dark liquid in his hand and was on a phone call that looked quite intense. But I couldn't help the thought that he looked hot as he scolded whoever was at the other end. I watched him for a while before I chided myself to snap out of it. We both had been home quite early but had no interaction with each other. He