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Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 34 - The wedding part 1
Kat and I made our way to the car rental office, dragging our luggage behind us. Once we arrived, the cab driver left our bags at the entrance, so we retrieved them and loaded them into the rental car we had booked for the entire wedding weekend.Driving on the opposite side of the road was definitely a challenge for me. It had taken me several months to get used to it and accept that my previous driving experience in Canada wasn’t applicable here. I groaned inwardly, thinking about how much easier it would be to rely on public transit or taxi cabs. But we couldn’t do that where we were going. Despite my dislike for driving, I was confident in my skills and knew that it was an essential part of getting around, no matter where you were in the world.With a little time to kill before Lena and Chuck arrived from their flight, Kat and I decided to stop at a nearby café for a quick bite to eat. We perused the menu, savouring the smells of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods wafting throug
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 35 - The wedding part 2
I thought, perhaps, since Lena would sleep in the same bed as me, I would have a restful night, just like when Dominic stayed with me. Unfortunately, it couldn’t be further from the truth. Nightmares plagued my night, waking me up at every hour with the same recurring scene going through my mind.It was a wonder Lena hadn’t woken up with my whimpering and crying.Finally, when I couldn’t take it anymore, I quietly slipped out of bed and put on a warm wrap around my body. I left the room that Lena and I shared and walked down the narrow hallway, down the creaky stairs, and into the lobby of the inn. The warmth of the roaring fireplace caught my attention, and I made my way toward it. The crackling sounds and dancing flames provided a soothing and calming effect, and I sat there for quite a while, lost in thought.I suddenly heard footsteps coming down the stairs, and I saw Nate rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. Surprised to see me there, he hesitated for a moment before timidly asking
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 36 - The wedding part 3
I sipped on my champagne flute, watching Lena and Chuck take their first dance as husband and wife.It was magical.The setting was romantic, with dim lights and white drapes falling from the centre of the wood beam ceiling and tied on posts in the spacious barn.The wedding was intimate. Only thirty people had come—mostly on Chuck’s family side. Then there were a few family and work friends, Kat, Nate, Dominic and me.I was a little further in the back, leaning against a wooden post and watching the scene unfold. Lena was beautiful in her white sleeveless Cinderella dress. She had removed the small fur wrap I had gotten her so she wouldn’t freeze outside.It was nice and warm in the barn, and I understood why this place was highly sought after for events—the location was incredible, with rolling hills under the mountains offering a fairytale-like scenery. Lena and Chuck’s wedding pictures would be breathtaking.They had completely rebuilt the barn from the inside. It made me think of
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 37 - The start of a new chapter
“I thought I should bring you to Samson Ridge for our trip. It’s about two hours from here, but there are plenty of things for us to see. With your studies in history and artifacts and your passion for stories, I’m sure you’ll appreciate what I have in store for you.”My hair was sprawled across the pillow when I turned to look at Dominic lying next to me. His skin glistened with a thin sheet of sweat, and he was still lightly panting out of exertion.My mind was in a sex fog-like state, so it took a while before I understood what Dominic was saying, but when it sunk in, I nodded and kissed his shoulder.“Sounds great. I’ve always wondered what the real estate mogul Dominic Moore looked like on vacation. I hope he’s fun.”Dominic rolled his eyes at me and pretended he hadn’t heard what I had said, but he couldn’t entirely cover the smile slowly etching on his lips. “You see me outside of work all the time.”“Yes, but only for short sex visits. We’ve never really spent a full day togeth
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 38 - Accident
Dominic POVOlivia’s kiss still lingered on my lips even though she had left the room hours ago, and simply thinking about it made me grin like an idiot.Our night together was a blur of passion and sex. I couldn’t even remember if we had slept at all.Christ. I never wanted it to end.During the wedding, Olivia looked ravishing in her dress. The silky material clung to every curve of her body. Her breasts peaked behind the fabric each time I glided my fingers down her spine. I remembered how her body reacted to me…“You coming, mate?” Nathan asked as he stood in the doorway of my room.I lifted my eyes from Olivia’s dress, which was spread out on the bed, and shook myself out of my thoughts. I wondered momentarily if I was the only one between Olivia and me to feel this way. I couldn’t be the only one. Every time we touched, fireworks danced under my skin. Certainly, she felt something as well.“Aye. Let me grab everything here, and we can return to the city.”Nathan walked inside, pi
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 39 - Bellview General hospital
Dominic POVWe were sitting in the emergency waiting room of Bellview General Hospital, and the wait was excruciating. Nathan and I couldn’t find a comfortable position on the hard seats, no matter how much we repositioned ourselves. We were both tense and anxious, hoping for good news about Olivia and Katherine.The doctors had come and gone, and each time they left, we had no updates on their condition other than that they were still in surgery. It seemed like an eternity had passed since we arrived at the hospital, and our patience was wearing thin.When Nathan finally returned from the rental car office and got us some food, we couldn’t eat anything. We settled for water and coffee instead, unable to stomach anything else. It had been hours, and we were both exhausted and worried sick.I groaned and buried my face in my hands, feeling the tension in my body. Every time I thought of my sister and Olivia, I felt a jolt of anxiety that left me breathless and restless.Nathan was the s
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 40 - Come back to me
Dominic POVAs I made my way through the hospital, my anxiety grew as I searched for the room Nathan had mentioned. After wandering in circles in the labyrinth of hallways, I finally found the second-floor room located in a quiet area. Upon entering, a kind nurse greeted me and led me past several beds, until I noticed Nathan’s shirt behind a partially closed curtain. As I approached, I saw him holding Katherine’s hand, her honey-brown hair peeking out from under the head bandage. Looking at her pale face and fragile body, it was hard to believe that this was my sister. I felt a shiver run down my spine.Katherine had her entire left arm in a cast, a neck brace holding her in place, and another cast for her elevated left leg. Her eyes were puffy and black and blue, while parts of her swollen cheeks and chin, showing under the respirator tapes, changed her features to nonrecognition.Christ. Looking at Katherine, I could imagine how much it must have hurt because it pained me to simply
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 41 - Memories
The road I walked on was made of pure light. Everything else surrounding me was a dark void.I’ve been here before…I was sure I had walked this road in the past. There was a familiarity to it. Something that made me feel as though we were old friends reuniting once again. But every time I came close to replacing the memory, it slipped through my fingers like falling sand.Why was I here, though? I couldn’t remember what had happened before I woke on the lighted strip.I had no clue who I was and what brought me to this place. I even thought of my name, but my name—or what I possibly thought my name was—kept sliding on my tongue.Strange…As I continued walking down the winding path, the darkness around me seemed to thicken. Just when I was about to turn back, a sudden flash of light caught my eye, illuminating the area beyond the road. I couldn’t resist my curiosity and walked to the side of the lighted road, my feet stopping close to the edge. It looked like one of those old movies p
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One year laterIt was my last night at Crowns, the pub where I had worked for the past five years. As I walked in, the place was buzzing with clients, most of whom I recognized as regulars. It was a relief to see fewer drunken visitors since the tourist season had ended, but it also meant fewer tips since the summer was the peak of our year.I made my way to the back of the bar, where my colleagues Luke and Martin were training my replacement and playfully throwing dishcloths at each other for something funny that was said. Joining in on the banter, I laughed at their silly antics.As the night went on, I felt sentimental about leaving Crowns. It had been my home away from home for so long, and I had made so many memories there. But I was also excited about my new job as a conservator at the museum, where I would specialize in the conservation of pieces from the 1800s to 1900s era. The items I would care for and conserve consisted mostly of home appliances, decorations, and furniture,
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 54 - Tying loose ends
I arrived at the restaurant earlier than agreed upon and asked the server to sit in the bar section while I waited for the person I was meeting to show up. I had chosen this place purposefully so my guests wouldn’t cause a scene—not that I thought they would make one, but just in case.The restaurant was a chic place downtown, and I had dressed for the occasion, flaunting a beautiful smoky-grey cocktail dress with tulle sticking out from the bottom. It was one of Nadia’s designs, and I had paired it with a flat black shoe. The dress was shoulderless, so I brought a shawl to keep my back and my arms warm because whenever I was nervous, my hands became blocks of ice.Earlier in the week, I had a scheduled appointment at the hospital. During the appointment, the medical team replaced my thick and heavy plaster casts with new, removable plastic moulded ones with Velcro straps. The new casts were a welcome relief, as they were less bulky and more comfortable, allowing me to move around with
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 53 - I love you
Lena helped me bring my stuff back to my room. Afterward, she called Chuck to ask if he could come over and back us up. Chuck was over six feet tall and shaped like a football player. He was a big softy, all mush and gooey on the inside and would never hurt anyone, but Richard didn’t need to know that. My stepfather wouldn’t dare try anything if I had him with me.The next thing on my list was finding out where Richard was staying. We would have the upper hand if I could find him before he saw me—at least, that was what I thought. After that, I simply needed to find my old phone to retrieve important things from it.“Okay,” called Lena from the hallway. “Chuck is on his way as soon as he gets off work tonight. It’s an hour-long flight, so he’ll get here around eight-ish. Did you call McHottie to tell him we’re back in town?”I winced and started chewing the inside of my cheek. When Lena walked inside my bedroom and saw me wriggling with anxiety, she huffed and crossed her arms disappro
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 52 - Legal advice
Dominic POV“You understand that what I’m doing right now could cost me my license to practice, right?”I nodded to Patrick, and he continued pulling out the information I had requested.Patrick McKamey was responsible for everything legal in my life and business. My father had done business with the lawyer before his passing, and since Patrick had been a long-time family friend and ally, I continued using his services after the torch was passed down to me.I called Patrick a few days ago, requesting he get as much information as possible on Olivia’s mother’s last Will and Testament. It wasn’t easy, especially since it wasn’t at the request of Olivia herself, but Patrick made a few phone calls to some of his acquaintances in North America. After a few days of digging, he called me when he received the crucial information I was waiting for.“I promise I’ll deny your involvement if anything happens, Patrick. Besides, I’m not planning on using any of this outside of these four walls. You
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 51 - Letting go of the ghosts of my past
Lena gently shook me. I groaned and stretched my body over the sofa before staring at her. She wore a knit sweater and had done her hair in a high ponytail. The cottage-look suited her well, I thought.When she saw I was up, she smiled and offered to make us breakfast.I beamed at her suggestion, feeling my stomach rumble, and slowly righted myself in a sitting position.After I ended my call with Dominic, I retreated close to the fire and fell asleep. The warmth of the flames heated my blanket and lulled me into a comfortable slumber. I felt much more rested and ready to tackle another day of killing time.Nate was supposed to return today but couldn’t stay the entire weekend. He was coming over with a few supplies, clean clothes, and hopefully, new board games. Lena and I had already played with everything we had and were tired of doing the 2000-piece puzzle of a boring fruit basket.I heard the clatter of dishes and moved away from the sofa, ambling into the kitchen to help her. Len
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 50 - I miss you
Warm hands glided over my stomach and pulled me back into warmer skin.I purred in delight, wiggling my bottom over Dominic’s erection digging into my lower back. I could recognize those hands anywhere, even with my eyes closed. They were soft, with a touch of callus inside his palms from lifting weights when he went to the gym. His unmistakable smell of aftershave also lingered on his skin, even after a full day of work. That smell was intoxicating to me.Dominic slipped a hand between my thighs and pressed a finger on my clit, rubbing it in circles and making me hot with desire. He hadn’t touched me in such a long time that I thought I would come undone by him simply applying a little more pressure.“Do you like it when I do this to you?” Dominic mumbled in my ear before sucking my earlobe and kissing and licking my neck.Panting, I arched my back and opened my legs wider for him to gain better access. “Always…”My fingers grabbed the sheets and bunched them in my fists while Dominic
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 49 - Simpler times
I sulked in the front seat of Nate’s rented car. We were on the road to Portlet—wherever that was.Nate had appeared in Dominic’s apartment unannounced and in a hurry. He urged me to follow him and led me to a parked car waiting outside. Once inside the car, he refused to disclose our destination, despite my repeated pleas to know where we were headed. We drove northward on the highway, passing several small villages along the way.Had I not known Nate before or who he was best friends with, I would have been afraid of being kidnapped.After maybe two hours and a half of driving, Nate turned onto a straight and narrow road. A small sign told us we were being welcomed to Portlet, and I looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the place we were headed to, but all I could see were snow-covered farming fields stretching as far as the eye could see. We were close to the coast, and I could smell the salt in the air.I had heard that people who lived near the coast rarely suffered from run
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 48 - Unpleasant meeting
Dominic POVI stepped outside, and the frigid wind caught me off guard, sending shivers down my spine. The gusts were so strong that my coat flapped wildly, and I had to tug at the end to keep it close to my body. However, the chilly air felt invigorating, and I took a deep breath to fill my lungs with the crisp scent of winter. I looked up at the overcast sky, watching the low clouds move swiftly and the trees lining the entrance of my building swaying back and forth. Despite the cold, I welcomed the refreshing sensation that the weather brought, hoping it would clear my troubled mind and offer me some clarity.As I settled into the back seat of a cab, I found myself lost in thought, replaying my last conversation with Olivia. I knew she was going through a tough time, and I wanted to be there for her. Olivia had been hurt before, and I didn’t want to add to her pain. Yet, I couldn’t resist the way she looked at me with her big, vulnerable eyes. It was as if she was silently pleading
Give me Moore - A no strings attached contract Chapter 47 - Be brave
As I sat on the hospital bed, I gazed at the sparse belongings I had with me, all neatly packed and ready to go by the door. I had been waiting for Kat to return from her X-rays and medical tests so that I could see her one last time before I left.Dominic, who had been sitting beside me, remained silent after his mother surprised us with her visit. Her revelation left me anxious about the situation. I wondered how Mrs. Moore had managed to locate Richard or vice-versa. The thought made little sense to me, and I couldn’t wrap my head around it. I had to find a way to change my mind when I became short of breath from my racing heart.Despite the awkwardness that filled the air, when Kat returned to our room, she tried to make small talk with us. However, Dominic and I remained quiet for the most part and only answered with idle single words.Dr. Fraser was concerned about my health after taking my blood pressure, which was alarmingly high. I, however, was determined to leave the hospita
