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 didn’t 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. “Blair, is everything alright?” His voice was calm, but there was a flicker of something else in his eyes… something that made her stomach twist. Was it amusement? Hunger? She wasn’t sure, but she didn’t 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 wasn’t 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 on it tightening. “I… I… need to know,” she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. “If… if this is normal.” His lips quirked into a half-smile, and he tilted his head, studying her with those piercing gray eyes. “Normal for what?” he asked softly, his tone almost teasing. He reached forward to run his fingers down her face. His eyes followed their movement. Blair bit her lip, her mind racing. How could she explain this? She couldn’t just blurt out that she’d seen her fiancé fucking someone else… that she didn’t even feel jealous about it now or overly heartbroken. She was angry, mad and shocked that she hadn’t picked up on the affair. No, she couldn’t say it, but she didn’t want to come across…. What? Something that wouldn’t make her sound like a complete flake or shallow. She needed to see if something was wrong with her. She needed to feel wanted. “I… I don’t know how to describe it,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “But I need you to show me.” The look in his eyes was so hot that she could feel the heat of them scorch her, and he reached up, gently prying her fingers off his tie. But instead of pulling away, he wrapped his fingers around hers, holding them tightly. “Show you what, Blair?” he asked, his voice low and smooth, like silk. It caused goosebumps to appear on her arms. She swallowed hard, her breath catching in her throat. Every nerve in her body was on fire, her pulse racing as she stared into his eyes. “Everything,” she said finally, her voice firm despite the way her hands were shaking. “I need to know if I’m normal. If… if I feel the way I should.” He studied her for a long moment, his thumb brushing lightly over the back of her hand. “Blair, I’m not sure this would be a good idea. You have been drinking. Tomorrow you could regret this and with the amount you have drunk. It might seem like I took advantage of you.” Blair wanted to know, and Roman was a skilled lover. She got up from the lounge and walked over to his desk, heart pounding in her chest, which echoed with the same throbbing of her core. Picking up his gold pen and the notepad on his desk. Quickly she wrote a statement before signing it, then went back to where he was, standing in front of him between his legs. She looked down at him as she handed him the notepad. Silently, he took the pad from her, not taking his eyes from her face. Turning the notepad around. He watched her with an intent gaze before he dropped his eyes. He read aloud what she had scribbled down. “I, Blair Warner of sound mind, give permission for Roman Kingston to fuck me, Blair Warner, in any which way he so chooses. Signed Blair Warner. At least you know what day it is.” Roman dropped the pad beside him on the lounge, then lifted his eyes to her face again. “In any which way I choose, Blair. You could be playing a very dangerous game here.” Roman settled back on the lounge, putting his hands on his knees. She saw his fingers clench and turn white as if he was stopping himself from reaching for her. The sight of him and the deepening sound of his voice only increased her need. Sending shivers down her spine. Blair pressed her thighs together. She felt like moaning. “Are you sure about this, Blair?” he asked, his voice soft but serious. “Once we start, there’s no going back.” She hesitated for a moment, her mind reeling with doubts. What was she doing? This was insane. She was about to throw herself at her boss, a man who had always been professional, always kept his distance. And yet… there was something he made her feel… even in this madness. “I’m sure,” she said finally, her voice steady despite the tremor in her chest. He nodded, his expression darkening before lifting a hand to touch her, “Kneel in front of me,” Not giving her time to question him, he guided her onto the floor. Before he leaned forward, putting his hands behind her head, and removed the pins and hair band from her hair. He ran his fingers through the long blonde length that reached her bottom. “Fuck, I knew you had long hair, but this is a wet dream.” Blair never wore her hair out at work. He played with her hair for a moment longer as he spread it out over her shoulders. “Take your jacket off.” Blair bit her lip. She only had on a camisole under the jacket that had a built in shelf, so she wasn’t wearing a bra. “Blair, however I choose, remember? Do it.” There was a growl in his voice that did things to her insides. Blair undid the two buttons of her light jacket, pulling it off her shoulders and down her arms, then off. Letting it drop behind her, uncaring. He sucked in his breath when he saw her nipples were hard and pressed against the thin fabric of the cami. Lifting a hand from his knee, he rubbed a finger over one beaded nipple. “Pretty. Do you normally come to the office without a bra?” Blair shook her head. Saying in a shaky, breathy voice. “No, only when we fly.” Because she wanted to be comfortable. Also, making sure it wasn’t obvious that she was braless. Blair groaned as Roman brought his thumb into play and pinched her nipple. Making her close her eyes. “Tell me what you’re feeling,” he instructed, his voice low and commanding. “Be honest.” Blair opened her eyes, meeting his gaze. Dan had never been a talker in bed with her, and she hadn’t even thought of it. But Dan had been talking dirty to Laura. Maybe it added a layer of excitement that she had been missing. “It’s… it’s hot,” she admitted, her voice barely audible. “And tingly. Like my whole body is alive…. almost on fire and my skin feels too tight.” He smiled faintly, his thumb brushing lightly across the swell of her breast. “Good,” he said simply. “That’s good, Blair. Now, tell me you are going to do everything I tell you to do.” She blinked, her mind momentarily blank. Did she want that? All she knew was that she needed more from him than just him touching her breast. “I… I Yes,” she said, her voice shaky. Not one hundred percent sure what she was letting herself in for. He nodded. Without another word, he leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to her lips. It was soft at first, barely more than a brush of skin against skin, but it quickly deepened, his tongue slipping between her lips to explore her mouth. Blair’s hands flew to his shoulders, gripping him tightly as she surrendered to the kiss. His taste was intoxicating, something warm and masculine that was making her hotter. If she hadn’t been kneeling on the floor, she would have found herself there. She moaned softly, her body melting against his as the kiss grew more passionate, more demanding. “Beautiful,” he murmured against her lips, his hands cupping her breasts and kneading them gently through her cami. Blair gasped, her head tilting back as a surge of pleasure shot through her. His touch was exquisite, every stroke of his thumbs over her nipples sending waves of heat cascading through her body. “More,” she begged, her voice raw with need. “Please.” He pulled back. Blair rolled her head round to meet his gaze. Roman settled his shoulders back on the lounge, slid down a few inches, spreading his legs wider, making his legs cage her in even more. He watched her for a moment before saying. “Now be a good girl and undo my pants.”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. “Blair, do as I say now.” There was a note to Roman’s voice she hadn’t 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. “Blair, 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.” Roman removed his hands from hers, sliding both of his arms along the back of the lounge. “So, thi
At his words, the breath left Blair’s 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 hadn’t minded Laura sucking his cock. Would Roman expect her to be skilled in this? She didn’t want to tell him she had never done it. Roman ran a hand over her head. “Take me in your mouth. I want to put your smart mouth to work.” Roman’s 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 didn’t 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 back… 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 Roman’s 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 wasn’t fully asleep. He was awake, just waiting for her to wake up.“Morning,” he murmured, his voice gravelly, roughened with sle
Blair turned to face him. Lifting her body up on the bed and leaning back against the bedhead, making sure the sheet stayed in place to cover her breast. Blair was a little surprised she only had a slight headache after drinking what she had last night. Roman tilted his head as he studied her. Sighing, he sat up on the bed to face her. “What is it?” He was totally unconcerned about his nakedness. Why would he? Not only was his body impressive, but his equipment was nothing to sneeze at, he also knew how to use it. Blair never realized what she was missing while involved with Dan. Blair looked down at her hands resting on her lap. Needing to look away from the heat in his eyes for a moment. He had always had a very intense gaze, and she squirmed a little because it was zeroed in on her now, after everything they had done. She felt the need to reach out and touch his chest and right now; they had to talk. Not have sex again. She didn’t think she could, anyway. She was just a little
Blair’s stood in front of the bathroom mirror watching Roman shave. She knew by that afternoon he would have a noticeable 3 o’clock shadow. She had loved the feel of his stubbled chin as he had kissed her breasts. Her breasts bore a delicate trace of a faint beard burn. Surprisingly, it didn’t cause her any pain. When she first noticed the marks on her body, a wave of pleasurable memories rushed through her, causing her cheeks to blush. Even now, heat flooded her body.As if sensing her over heated state, Roman looked at her in the mirror. Pulling the razor away from his face. “Are you ok?”“Huh… Yeah.” Looking away. “I was thinking, I need to head home to collect my things.” She gave a laugh and pointed to his bathrobe she was currently wearing. “Unless, of course, you don’t mind me coming to the office in your robe.”Roman turned towards her and rested his hip on the vanity. Watching her for a moment before saying. “Are we talking no underwear?”And with that one comment went the hea
Twenty minutes later, Peters arrived to collect Blair.“You know this isn’t necessary. I could just call down and make sure Dan is working today. Once I know the coast is clear, make a run for the apartment and clear everything out.” Blair felt uncomfortable standing in the living area of Roman’s apartment, in yesterday’s clothes and no underwear under the watchful eyes of Roman’s head of security. There was no way she would wear dirty underwear, and she definitely wouldn’t wear wet underwear if she washed them. Roman pulled on his suit jacket. “I’m not having you go there alone, Blair. End of discussion.”Arrogant ass. But it gave her a secret little thrill that he cared about it, Blair thought before saying aloud. “Dan has never hurt me, well physically, at least. I’m perfectly safe.” Roman finished with his jacket and walked over to her. He obviously didn’t care that Peters was watching because he leaned down and took her mouth in a hungry demand. Shocking Blair by the intense ki
Call it shock and madness or even irony. But Blair couldn’t help it. She started laughing.“Stop it Blair, this isn’t funny.” Laura pouted. Clearly upset that Blair was laughing.“Oh, but it is.” Blair saw Peters come up behind Laura. Blair shook her head at him, wiping the tears from her eyes caused by the laughing. Seeing the movement from Blair, he stayed silent, just standing there behind her cousin, watching her. Blair was sure if Laura made any sudden movements towards her again, Peters would have her pinned to the wall. “Let me guess, the baby is Dan’s or are you going to palm it off as Dan’s?” Blair went back to packing now. She had Peters watching over her. She left out an outfit and underwear for today. “I’m not a slut. The baby is Dan’s,” Laura screamed at her.She wasn’t Mother Teresa either. Far removed, with the men that had been in Laura's bed. “Okay, whatever. I really don’t care. It’s your problem now. You’ll have to explain everything to your parents and Dan’s moth
As Blair arrived back at the office, Peters had offered to take her things to Roman’s estate after dropping her off. By the time she stepped off the lift to their floor, she was completely emotionally wiped. Kara came out from behind her desk when she saw Blair. “Are you coming for drinks tonight?”Blair had totally forgotten that today was Friday. Which gave her a little thrill knowing she and Roman would have the weekend together. She was sure there would be so much he had planned for her.“Hm, I had..” How was she going to get out of it? Blair went at least every two weeks for an hour at least. She and Dan would often go together. Would he take Laura? “I’m not sure I can this week.” Blair needed to find out about Roman’s plans first.Kara smiled. “Are you doing something with Dan this weekend?”Everyone knew at the office that Blair had been engaged. Now she wasn’t. Surprised that she didn’t care everyone knowing the truth and what a dog Dan was. Some would slap him on the back, t
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 Blair’s 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 wasn’t looking forward to today, but with Roman and her sisters by her side, she would get through it. But when this was over, she wouldn’t 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 Laura’s pregnancy and the fact that they had said Laura couldn’t help falling in love with Blair’s fiancé... 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 Laura’s. 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 didn’t 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 hadn’t touched each other sexually. The mild concussion had taken precedence, and Roman hadn’t 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. He’d told himself that leaving Blair with his family was the smart move. Eleanor and Rose were both fiercely capable, but it didn’t 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 hadn’t 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. “Roman? The catering team confirmed they have arrived at the estat
Blair barely had time to prepare herself before Roman’s 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.“Blair, darling,” Eleanor said as she pulled back, keeping Blair’s hands in hers as she scanned her over with a keen eye. “It’s so good to finally meet you face to face, though I wish it were under better circumstances.” Curving an arm behind Blair’s back.Before Blair could respond, James Kingston stepped forward, his presence just as commanding as his son’s, though far less intimidating. “You gave us all quite the scare,” he said, his sharp gaze flickering to Roman. “I assume you’re handling this situation.”Roman gave a curt nod. “It’s being handled.”James sighed, rubbing a hand over his jaw. “I trust you are taking every precaution? This wasn’t just a random accident, not after it happening twice within twenty-four hours.”“I know that,” 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.“God, I hate the smell of hospitals,” she murmured.Roman smirked, re
Seeing Sutton standing here waiting for him hadn’t 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.“What is it?” he asked, keeping his voice even.Sutton studied him for a moment before speaking. “I 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?”Roman’s jaw tightened. “No. Well... I’m not one hundred percent sure, but it wouldn’t 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.”Sutton didn’t back down. “Are you sure you didn’t 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 danger—”Roman cut her off, his voice firm but calm. “I would never put B
Roman stood by Blair’s 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, “I’ll be back soon. I just need to make a few calls. Try to get some rest.”Blair gave him a small smile. “You don’t have to hover, you know. My sisters are here to do enough of that for you.”Keira smirked from her chair. “Oh, don’t worry. We’ll keep her entertained. You go do your brooding billionaire thing.”Roman rolled his eyes but smirked. He actually liked Blair’s 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.“Blair,” Roman’s voice was quiet but filled with intensity. “Are you awake?”She 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 looked… well, rumpled. Not his normal self.“Hey,” she murmured, her voice raspy. “You look like hell.”Roman let out a breath, something between a laugh and a scoff. “You’re 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 Roman’s 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. “What the fuck happened?”Ethan straightened. “That,” he pointed to the pieces of concrete, “fell 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.”But at least she hadn’t got her head crashed in by a fulling building. There was no way of surviving that.Roman’s jaw clenched, his gaze flick