Gabriella wasn’t having the night she thought she’d have. She’d wanted to bop on Conner’s cock for the rest of the evening. Not thrown out of his suite by that bitch of a personal assistant. She bloody well was something personal to Conner, and Gabriella hated Summer’s interference at every turn. Intentional or not. She wanted Summer gone. Now she was answering questions from a cop, and it annoyed her because now her father somehow found himself arrested along with Andre MacGregor. What caused Andre to hit her father and start the hotel fight? She didn’t know. Yeah, she’d dated Galen for a while and Ian MacGregor didn’t like her hanging around his company while they dated. She wanted to access MacGregor Industries’ computers to get the information her father needed. So, she used Galen to get access, however; she didn’t need to sneak around. Galen loved to brag about his work, and he’d open the computer to her. Showing her the documents and explaining much of wh
Galen disconnected the call and looked across the table at his mother. She’d heard the entire call from the speaker of his phone. His soon-to-be stepfather and his soon-to-be ex-stepfather were in jail in a different city. His current stepfather’s personal assistant received a call early in the morning. She couldn’t reach his stepsister and she wanted to know how she should continue. The woman’s husband or some relative was in the hospital and she’d taken sick leave. Galen promised to investigate the procedure for such situations. “Well, mother. Any bright ideas? Or is this your way to kill two birds with one stone?” “Oh, don’t look at me like Galen James. I couldn’t have planned this better. With that foolish girl, she’s off doing her own thing. Ian locked up until someone could pay to get him out of jail. It surpasses my wildest dreams. Now, Joseph being in jail and his simpering twit of a daughter haunting the police station. I sugg
Merina’s eyes popped wide open. Instantly awake, her mind registered several things right away. She was in the hotel suite. The bathroom door placement appeared wrong, with a heavy arm on her waist. The snoring in her right ear was noticeable. What were her initial thoughts regarding these details? Which, of course, her brain filled in the answers. Merina had done the one thing she thought she would never do once the families ended their friendship. She slept with Conner. No, she hadn’t kissed him. Or fell asleep beside him. She hadn’t cuddled with him. Oh no, she had done it again and placed herself in a fine mess. Merina recalled her encounter with the attractive person from last night. The insane part she believed at one point he’d said he’d wanted to do this too. The next flash had her feeling like ice water had hit her skin. He mentioned enjoying it for years to come. That wasn’t in her plans. Not anymore. Her family wou
Conner woke up thinking everything was great. He found Merina, had helped with his investigations. His father wanted him to marry Merina, and after wanting to know how she’d be under him, he got his wish. The caveat: he’d have repeat performances for the rest of his life. It was perfect until he witnessed her expression. How hadn’t he recognized her? Her eyes or face never changed. That’s when he remembered the telltale scheming look. Damn, it hadn’t changed either. He knew when she planned something. Merina didn’t like something, so she figured out how to fix it. It didn’t matter if you liked it or not. She’d have it her way. Instead of engaging in another round of wild sex. They lay there arguing with each other. He had no choice. She’d go wild if he let her with her plans. See her remarkable progress this time. If he didn’t rein her in, then she’d end up in jail. Conner knew his father would only tolerate her stunts and antics for so long before
Conner kissed in such an intimate way, while she was sitting on his lap and his cock pressed into her hip. Only a thin slip of linen separated them, and he could make the sheet disappear from between them in a heartbeat. They argued, but as soon as she realized where she sat, her body remembered what they had done hours ago, and it wanted more. Conner leaned back to see her face as she tried to stifle a whimper. She caught his amused smile. He tossed his phone aside out of her reach and caged her to him with his arms. “Another reason to extend the suite rental. Perhaps tomorrow’s end will bring acceptance that rests in your hands. “What happened to you, Conner? Why are you acting like this?” Merina needed to understand what she’d gotten into with him, because this wasn’t the guy she’d been so close to that she knew everything about him. Right now, Merina felt he’d become a stranger to her. “I grew up Merina and know what I want. I als
Later that morning, Conner spoke to his father. Merina was in the shower and still unhappy that she couldn’t leave. “Have you come to your senses, Conner, and seen the logic behind you marrying Merina?” Ian asked Conner as they sat down to share a coffee in the main living area after a late breakfast. Ian had come knocking and interrupted Conner by entertaining himself with Merina again. Both avoided discussing his activities in the suite’s bedroom. “Yes, I have. I see potential. But not for the same reasons. But I’m thinking it would be best that we keep her identity quiet and the marriage, too. If Gabriella or Joseph discover we’re married, one or both will do something crazy against us. I want to catch them red-handed, but I don’t feel like paying a permanent price.” Conner said to his father. With time, it appeared as a superior and more secure plan. They’d not discussed how Merina possessed the training and experience to do the job they needed.
Merina stood in the shower, letting the water run over her aching muscles. Now, she was unsure of her next move. They’d thrown a wrench in her plans. How could she accomplish the necessary task amidst such blackmail? She didn’t want to end up in jail. There wasn’t any way she could get her father released from jail, either. She didn’t have the money for bail. It didn’t matter how much his bail was. She was sure she didn’t have any money to spare. Merina had used her money to start her consulting business and hadn’t asked for a cent from her father. In fact, she hadn’t told her father anything about her time abroad. She’d told him nothing about her additional education and training. He showed no interest or curiosity whatsoever. Another reason she'd leave the company and her family emerged. She understood better than anyone that she must right now bail out her father and the family business. No one wanted her there, making everything different and un
Conner took her shoulders and turned her toward the cream tiles. She had to extend her hands to support herself. She was panting when Conner’s hands found her breasts, his hard form fit against her back. Merina could feel his proud thrusting cock pushing up between her thighs. He must have his knees bent to fit so well against her. Her thighs shook as his hands toyed with her breasts. Teasing her nipples as he massaged her full globes. His hot, slick body teased her core and back. Merina could feel her core ache needing his touch already. She stood there panting as he kissed her throat, nipping at her neck and shoulders. Merina heard and felt his hot breath on her body. No man had held her like this. Or evoke such emotions. “This isn’t fair, Conner. I can’t touch you. I’m sore, and I need some rest.” “Love, all you need to remember is love and war aren’t fair. They’re both hot and dirty, where one must take part for a chance to survive.