Blair was so thankful to be home. She couldnât comprehend the kind of demon that had possessed her boss during their recent business trip. They had arrived home one day earlier than planned, but she was glad to be away from him. She was surprised that he hadnât wanted her to return to the office with him. Instead, giving her the rest of the afternoon off.He was being a real shithead. When he had dropped her off at her front door, she had really felt like flipping him the bird. But stilled her hand at the last moment in case he looked back in the rear-view mirror. He did seem to have eyes in the back of his head most of the time. Being gorgeous hadnât improved his disposition. If anything, it made him more of an ass.She didnât know what was going on. Roman seemed more irritable and on her part, he had been rubbing her the wrong way. Of the two years she had worked for him, these last two months were the worst. If he didnât pay her so wellâĶ maybe she would tell him where to go. Blair
âFuck me.â Dan's head came up off the bed as he pushed Laura off his body. Blair could see the horror on his face when he saw her standing at the door. He had been caught with his pants down, or off, as it was in this case. Laura scrambled across the bed, pulling a blanket over her naked body. Her face was filled with shock, showing her cousin hadnât known of Blairâs presence. The expression she wore was incredibly real and impossible to fake.âNo thanks. Looks like Laura has taken care of that for you.â Blair was surprised how calm she sounded. When all she truly wanted to do was scream and shout and throw things. What would it accomplish? She would still have a broken relationship.âBlair! What are you doing home today?â Danâs cock was wet and laying limp against his leg. Having his fiance walk in on him mustnât be a turn on, it would seem.Blair lifted an eyebrow at him. âThatâs what you are worried about? Might be an idea to cover up.âBlair was watching Dan with narrowed eyes. Sh
Blair waved down a taxi, settling into the back as quickly as she could, intent on getting out of here as fast as possible. She felt like getting drunk. But if she went to a bar alone during the day, that would be inviting trouble. She could feel the tears as they slid unchecked down her face. She had held herself together while she had confronted Dan and Laura. âWhere to?â Asked the driver.Where to? That was a good question. Both her sisters Sutton and Keira would be working. For now, she needed to get away from here so she could think about her next move. She gave the taxi driver the address of her office. She would go there, clean up her face and then work out what to do. Maybe ring Sutton or Keira. The taxi pulled away from the kerb. The driver looked at her in the rearview mirror. âThere are tissues in the center compartment if you need them, hon,â was all he said before turning his attention back to the road.Blair opened the compartment, pulling out the tissues. âThank you.â
âYo are not just an asshole but a shithead tooo. I always thought soo.â Blair knew the things she was saying could get her in trouble, but she couldnât stop herself.Roman laughed, saying. âI think I should get you some coffee.ââDonât want it. I want a man that isnât a cheatin rat.â Blair looked at Roman. He really was very attractive. âDid yo ever cheat on your ex wife?â Blair had met Romanâs ex wife Jessica once. The experience hadnât been pleasant. âNot all men cheat, Blair.â Roman said softly.âWâĶ why did she leave yo then?â Blair was interested.âThere are many reasons why a marriage breaks down Blair, not all of them have to do with cheating on the manâs part.â Blair watched as Roman whipped a hand across his face. It took her a moment to register what he had just said. Her mouth fell open. âShe cheated on yoâĶ was shee an idiot.â Her boss was gorgeous, with thick dark hair, the most intense gray eyes she had ever seen. A chiseled face with high cheekbones. He worked out three
Her heart pounded in her chest. Just by his kiss was enough to tell her there had been something wrong with her relationship. Dan had been the problem all along. She didnât even love Roman. Found him to be all too arrogant. But what she was feeling from just his kiss was more than she had felt with heavy petting when Dan touched her. Blair pulled back to stare at him. Her boss raised an eyebrow. His expression... Blair was trying to put a word to it. âBlair, is everything alright?â His voice was calm, but there was a flicker of something else in his eyesâĶ something that made her stomach twist. Was it amusement? Hunger? She wasnât sure, but she didnât care. Not right now. Her mind was whirling with her own emotions. She could feel the heat between her legs and how wet she had become from one kiss. Blair wasnât sure if she should be ashamed. She had been with Dan and only Dan. Now she was getting all hot and heavy with her boss.She leaned in closer. She still held his tie, her grip o
Blair blinked at him, her surprise clear. She had never been the one to undress Dan when she had been with him; he had always taken the lead in their sex life. Their sexual encounters were usually prearranged, occurring once or twice a week when they were already in bed. Furthermore, she had never experienced being on top. âBlair, do as I say now.â There was a note to Romanâs voice she hadnât heard before. She had to bite her lip to stop herself from moaning.Blair took a deep breath before straightening up on her knees and reaching for his belt buckle. Her hands trembled as she carefully threaded the belt through the buckle. Roman laid his hands over hers. Blair lifted her eyes to his face, lips slightly parted as her breath came out labored. âBlair, this is your last chance to change your mind. Because once you unbuckle that belt, there will be no putting the horse back in the barn.â Roman removed his hands from hers, sliding both of his arms along the back of the lounge. âSo, thi
At his words, the breath left Blairâs lungs. Just by the little she had already experienced with Roman. She knew he meant every word. She looked at his cock. She did not know what to do. Dan had never wanted her to do it. But from the shouting she had heard between Dan and Laura. He hadnât minded Laura sucking his cock. Would Roman expect her to be skilled in this? She didnât want to tell him she had never done it. Roman ran a hand over her head. âTake me in your mouth. I want to put your smart mouth to work.â Romanâs voice was low, commanding, and it sent a shiver down her spine. She blinked rapidly, trying to center herself. The smell of him was potent, making her mouth water. She just didnât want to make a fool of herself. He leaned back on the chesterfield, holding his massive cock in his other hand. It was hard, throbbing, and glistening with pre-cum at the tip. Blair swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her chest. She looked up into his face. The light coming in from the win
Blair opened her eyes to the sunlight filtering through the curtains. She blinked slowly, her mind fuzzy with sleep, and for a moment, she was disoriented.Then, memory flooded backâĶ the office, getting drunk and having sex with her boss, the way Roman had taken control of her body and left her trembling in his arms. Her cheeks flushed at the thought, but beneath the embarrassment lingered a deep, aching satisfaction. Holy shit. What the hell has she got herself into?She shifted ever so slightly, prompting Romanâs arm, which was draped over her waist, to tighten on her. He was lying behind her, his breath steady against the nape of her neck, sending shivers down her arms and filling her body with a rush of excitement.Blair felt his length pressing against her ass, already semi-hard and twitching with awareness. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized he wasnât fully asleep. He was awake, just waiting for her to wake up.âMorning,â he murmured, his voice gravelly, roughened with sle
The SUV cruised smoothly down the highway, the late morning sun casting warm streaks of light across the seats.Roman kept one hand on the wheel, the other curled around Blairâs fingers resting on the center console. Keira and Sutton sat in the back, the latter scrolling through her phone while Keira hummed along to whatever pop track was playing softly through the speakers.She was so glad that her sisters liked Roman. It made everything so much easier. She wasnât looking forward to today, but with Roman and her sisters by her side, she would get through it. But when this was over, she wouldnât be helping her aunt and uncle out anymore. They could only take gratitude so far, and she was all out. After the way they had treated Sutton when she had come home pregnant, but their total acceptance of Lauraâs pregnancy and the fact that they had said Laura couldnât help falling in love with Blairâs fiancÃĐ... The lies people told themselves to make it okay. Her cousin was a slut.Blair glan
Blair stood in front of the vanity mirror, the soft hum of activity echoing faintly from downstairs as preparations for their departure continued. She adjusted her earring, watching her reflection with a mix of dread and determination. The engagement party was being held today. Dan and Lauraâs. And somehow, she had to get through it with her head held high.Behind her, Roman moved about the room, buttoning the crisp white shirt that clung to his chest and arms in all the ways that made her thoughts stray from anything remotely appropriate for public.Blair bit her lip as her eyes lingered on him. He was effortlessly gorgeous, confident, powerful, every inch of him a distraction she didnât need right now. But God, did she want him? Since the accident, since the moment Ethan had pulled her out of the way of that falling concrete, they hadnât touched each other sexually. The mild concussion had taken precedence, and Roman hadnât pushed. He had been gentle. Thoughtful. Patient.But this m
Roman sat behind his desk at the office, the light coming in from the floor-to-ceiling windows behind him cast him in shadow to anyone entering the office. His phone was on silent, though his gaze kept flicking toward it every few minutes. Heâd told himself that leaving Blair with his family was the smart move. Eleanor and Rose were both fiercely capable, but it didnât make being away from her any easier. He was constantly worrying about her.He should be focused. Peters had sent over a folder of updates that morning, and Roman had already skimmed the contents twice. No obvious threats. No strange activity flagged with her family. No signs of who might be targeting Blair. And yet, the pit in his stomach hadnât gone away. So who the hell was doing this?He scrubbed a hand over his face, frustrated. Whoever was behind this was careful. Too careful.A knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. Kara poked her head in. âRoman? The catering team confirmed they have arrived at the estat
Blair barely had time to prepare herself before Romanâs mother, Eleanor, enveloped her in a warm embrace the moment she got within reaching distance. The embrace was warm and welcoming, and it surprised the hell out of Blair.âBlair, darling,â Eleanor said as she pulled back, keeping Blairâs hands in hers as she scanned her over with a keen eye. âItâs so good to finally meet you face to face, though I wish it were under better circumstances.â Curving an arm behind Blairâs back.Before Blair could respond, James Kingston stepped forward, his presence just as commanding as his sonâs, though far less intimidating. âYou gave us all quite the scare,â he said, his sharp gaze flickering to Roman. âI assume youâre handling this situation.âRoman gave a curt nod. âItâs being handled.âJames sighed, rubbing a hand over his jaw. âI trust you are taking every precaution? This wasnât just a random accident, not after it happening twice within twenty-four hours.ââI know that,â Roman said tightly.
Blair exhaled in relief as she stepped outside the hospital doors, the cool breeze brushing against her skin. Roman was beside her, his hand resting possessively on the small of her back, guiding her toward the waiting car. She was exhausted, her body still sore, but at least she was going home. It amazed her really that she was so tired. She had slept, but she was still tired. But during the time it had taken the nurses to come around with the paperwork for her to sign, all she had done was think. About why someone would want to kill her? And who had so much hatred toward her that they would go to such extremes?Ethan opened the back door of the sleek black SUV, nodding to Roman before stepping back into position. Roman helped her inside, making sure she was settled before joining her. As soon as the door shut, sealing them inside the quiet comfort of the car, she leaned her head back against the seat with a sigh.âGod, I hate the smell of hospitals,â she murmured.Roman smirked, re
Seeing Sutton standing here waiting for him hadnât surprised him. If it had been his sister Rose, he would be demanding answers as well. He had expected this conversation. He exhaled slowly, bracing himself.âWhat is it?â he asked, keeping his voice even.Sutton studied him for a moment before speaking. âI need to know something, and I need you to be honest with me, Roman. Is there any reason, any at all, that Blair would be in danger because of you?âRomanâs jaw tightened. âNo. Well... Iâm not one hundred percent sure, but it wouldnât be business. Everything I do within business is legitimate. I have my men on it. They will not leave one stone unturned, and neither will I, Sutton. You have my word.âSutton didnât back down. âAre you sure you didnât make an enemy in business? Someone with a grudge? Someone that lost out in a deal? Something from your past? Because I swear to God, if you have knowingly put her in dangerââRoman cut her off, his voice firm but calm. âI would never put B
Roman stood by Blairâs bedside, watching as she spoke quietly with her sisters. She was still pale, exhaustion clear in the soft lines of her face, but there was a fire in her eyes that reassured him. She was strong, but even the strongest needed protection. And he would make damn sure she had it.He needed to make some calls, so with one last glance at her, he squeezed her hand and murmured, âIâll be back soon. I just need to make a few calls. Try to get some rest.âBlair gave him a small smile. âYou donât have to hover, you know. My sisters are here to do enough of that for you.âKeira smirked from her chair. âOh, donât worry. Weâll keep her entertained. You go do your brooding billionaire thing.âRoman rolled his eyes but smirked. He actually liked Blairâs sisters, even Keira, who had a sharp tongue and a wicked sense of humor. She was the kind of woman who would be a handful for any man. Sutton, on the other hand, had a quiet intensity that reminded him of himself. She took respon
Blair stirred as she slowly became aware of the steady beeping of a heart monitor and the faint murmur of voices around her. The antiseptic scent of the hospital filled her nose, and the stiffness in her body reminded her that she was definitely not in her own bed. Her head ached, a dull, persistent throb, and her ankle was elevated, wrapped tightly.Before she could fully open her eyes, she felt the warm, firm grip of a familiar hand holding hers.âBlair,â Romanâs voice was quiet but filled with intensity. âAre you awake?âShe forced her eyes open, blinking against the brightness of the room. Roman was seated beside her, his expression unreadable but the tension in his posture evident. His other hand rested on her thigh over the hospital blanket, his grip grounding her. He lookedâĶ well, rumpled. Not his normal self.âHey,â she murmured, her voice raspy. âYou look like hell.âRoman let out a breath, something between a laugh and a scoff. âYouâre the one in the hospital bed, sweetheart
Ethan barely had time to move Blair into a sitting position before the sound of screeching tires tore through the air. She almost flinched after what had happened yesterday. But it was Romanâs car that came to a halt so fast it nearly skidded, the driver-side door flinging open before the vehicle had fully stopped. Roman was out in an instant, his eyes locking on Blair where she sat on the pavement with Ethan crouched beside her. She could see that Peters was with him.His face was thunderous as he strode toward them, looking around at the broken concrete shattered around the ground. âWhat the fuck happened?âEthan straightened. âThat,â he pointed to the pieces of concrete, âfell from the building. Miss Warner was almost hit. I pushed them both out of the way. Unfortunately, they both hit the sidewalk and the side of the building pretty hard.âBut at least she hadnât got her head crashed in by a fulling building. There was no way of surviving that.Romanâs jaw clenched, his gaze flick