STORM’S P.O.V.“You try.” I knocked Amar’s shoulder, holding back the laugh forcing it’s way through me. The fighting ring shook as he fell down, heaving and wetting it with his sweat. A towel was thrown my way.  I wiped but I could feel the sweat clog my pores. It had been one of the best fights I had in there. Amar was a good opponent, my most trusted guard. Most of the men were walking away from the ring, the show over, but you could feel the buzz. “ Good one boss.” “ Next time can we spur, boss?” “ That kick came from nowhere boss.” It did something to my ego as some of my men circled as I jumped out of the ring. 

Storm was gone by morning. Had he left to Miranda? Had he left to his other mistress? Or had he left for work? I hated being that woman but they had tainted and ruined me. All I thought of on Sunday was the words they had all spoken. It was sad that to them I was just a chess piece they could move around to their liking and probably toss out when out of need for. “ Brandy.” I looked up as Damon unclipped my seat belt. “ Sorry,” I said as he pulled back and took a look at me. “ Are you

My bag was already packed with the pick up point sent by the time I made the call. I was so nervous my foot couldn’t stop shaking. I couldn’t even be bothered with why he had called before. The ring had my hand on my waist, turning to start pacing. “ Hello.” I said as soon as the call connected. “ What is wrong?” I did not know what I had expected from him but not him being calm and nice. Something in my chest tightened and I found myself standing still. “ Nothing.” I finally said. Had he heard what happened? “ You walked to the apartment, you didn’t pick calls then turned off your phone.” He said with me swallowing. I wanted to give an answer but I fell short. Slowly I walked back to the counter, leaning on it. “ I have been invited to a sleepover, I was just letting you know I won’t be around.” I told him, biting my lip suddenly with my heart thumbing in my chest. If only I could tell him. If only I could tell him all that went in my head. But as the past weekend had prove

Storm led us to a restaurant I just knew only the elite dined in. It was hidden right in plain sight and security was tight.My cheeks were already burning.I had never been taken out on a ‘ date’. Was this a date? Probably not.The restaurant was fairly empty. There was just one other couple than us and the woman was all pearls, surely my mother-in-law would love her.The waiter led us to a table far from the other couple. It was on the second floor so as much as those outside couldn’t see us, we could see them.The menu was explained to us, first, the wine selection.Storm took the liberty to

“ I will be leaving soon Ma’am, is there anything I can get you?” I was fighting a smile as I stared up. “ No Kimberly. Thank you.” “ Coffee?” She was making it hard to keep my straight face. “No Kimberly, thank you though. You know I will be working from home tomorrow, right?” I questioned. Her smile was so genuine and bright. She hadn't really qualified for the position and yes, I had hired her because of that smile. She gave out a certain warmth that I needed for my team. “Yes Ma’am, I will call and send emails for anything that may come up.”