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069: Looking for Maps
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LaraI have only a moment to do something to avoid getting caught. Hurriedly, I drop the map on the big space under his desk where he keeps his chair pushed in, and then I push the drawer in with my feet and leave the stack of papers where they are. I hurry to the front of the desk and sit on the edge of it just before he enters. Dexter gives me a perplexed look that strikes panic into me. I force myself to smile easily. At this point, I have to think about anything and everything to get out of this situation. My life depends on it. He can’t go around the desk. He’ll see the mess I made and I won’t have a single way of explaining why I’m going through his things. It’s notable to remember that he once thought I was working against him, especially when that shipment plan went wrong. “What are you doing in here?” he asks as he steps closer to me. The good thing is that he sounds more curious than suspicious so if I play my cards well, I’ll be able to pull this off. I make a show of
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 071: The Morning After
DexterI stare into her face as I wait for her answer. She seems genuinely confused by my question so maybe I have it all wrong. “Was it a pity-fuck?” I ask again. “Why would it be?” she asks before placing her hand on my arm. “I don’t know,” I say, even though there are numerous reasons why I think it is. For starters, she never showed this interest in me before, and all of a sudden, out of the blue, she suggests sex. I love her, and my thoughts are mostly comprised of me fucking her, but I don’t want her to do it because she pities me. Far from it. The fact that she might have done it because she feels sorry for me makes me feel sick to my stomach. I don’t want her to feel sorry for me. “I don’t pity you. There’s nothing for me to pity here. What I meant earlier was that what happened in Baywood made me realize that I didn’t want to lose you.”I look at her again. Her eyes are wide and she’s breathing heavily. She searches my eyes and adds, “I was so scared.”The fragility in
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 072: Shocking Visit
Lara Last night was the craziest night of my life but I’m glad that I managed to get everything done. As soon as Dexter went to sleep, I crept out of bed and went into the office. Everything was just as I left it, naturally, and I picked up my phone and snapped pictures of the map. I was scared still. What if he woke up and caught me? What if something went wrong?What if all of this had been for nothing because the marking on the map represented something else?Once I’d packed everything back, I walked out of the office and went into the living room. I opened a window and focused on breathing. The air was cool against my skin and I felt a lot better. I sent the pictures to Ambrose, choosing not to waste any time. Once they were sent, I wasn’t sure of what else to do. I knew I had to go back home. Ander would be waiting for me and it was close to midnight. Dexter hadn’t woken up, so that was a good sign. I had to go home. I made a promise to my son. I crept back into my room to
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 073: Proposition
Lara“Lara?” Finch says. I’m not sure why he sounds so uncertain. It’s probably because ever since I turned thirteen, I refused to keep my hair its natural color. This was the only time in my life where I was a redhead. But enough about that. That’s not what matters. I can’t believe that he’s here. It just doesn’t feel real. I hold onto the railings for support because goddess knows I need it. We stare at each other for the longest time. Although there’s a storm raging behind my eyes, I keep a calm face. My brother takes a step toward me. He seems hesitant and he should be. I’m not even sure why I’m this calm. It’s probably because of everything that’s happened in the past few days. “I’ve been looking everywhere for you,” he claims. “Yeah?” I ask, my eyebrows shooting up. I can feel my anger brewing inside of me. At any moment, it’ll just spill over the sides and I’ll lose it. “Why is that?”“You’ve been gone for seven years,” he says. “Of course, I’d be looking for you.”I star
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 074: Turned Upside Down
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Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 075: Rescue
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Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 076: Tears in the Dark
Lara As soon as I heard the security guard tell me that my son was in trouble, I raced outside. I don’t hesitate, not even when I see Dexter kneeling right next to him. Ander catches my eye and runs toward me, his face crumpling as he reaches me. I sink to my knees in front of him, tears racing down my cheeks. My baby. “What happened?” I ask hysterically. “Goddess, what happened, baby?”“Some guys were mean to me,” he answers. I hold him at arm’s length and take note of the blood on his face. I have to clean him up. I have to make sure he’s okay. I put an arm around him and say, “Let’s head upstairs.”We start walking toward the stairs and then I catch a glimpse of Dexter again. His brows are furrowed and he seems completely confused. His lips are set in a thin line. Ander leaves my side and to my absolute shock, walks up to Dexter and hugs his leg. “Thank you for helping me,” he says sweetly. Dexter rubs his head. “You’re welcome, kiddo. It’s alright. You’ll be fine.”Ander re
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 077: Perfect Opportunity
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