Chapter 9

Adrianna Romano

I watch as she hurriedly unties him before jumping on him, wrapping her hands around his neck while he holds her like he's been waiting for this moment all his life.

"Oh God, I never knew you made it out alive." She runs her hands over his bare chest as if she's checking to see any scars or injuries and I couldn't shake off the nauseous-like feeling that washed over me. I've just met him for a short while, and for some strange reason, there has always been a lingering feeling of connection.

"I'm so sorry I couldn't do anything to help." He grabs her face, squishing her face together like she's his younger sister, before placing wet kisses all over her face.

I was starting to feel uncomfortable so I tap my feet on the floor to get their attention and everyone in the room stood straight even Mateo.

"Mr Mateo, let's discuss business." They kept exchanging glances and they even held hands.

Outrageous.

"I need your undivided attention here Mateo." I

glare at him and he smir