She was terrified at the smallest of things. If he pushed too hard she’d scarper at the first opportunity.
There was more to him than the possessive instinct he felt over his woman. What he couldn’t tell his uncle was his dominant nature. To have a woman under his total control was the ultimate thrill and pleasure. In his mind’s eye he saw Violet, on her knees, naked. Her hands were bound behind her back as he gripped her hair in his fist, fucking her mouth with his cock. The image had driven him insane, and one day soon he hoped to know what it would look and feel like in the flesh.
A knock came at the door.
“Come in.”
Violet opened the door and stood waiting. “We’re going to be late if we don’t go soon.”
Cadeon nodded, grabbed his mobile phone and followed her out of the door. All of his problems could wait. He needed to get through the next few days.
Chapter Five
Violet stared at the computer as Stacey hovered in the background. She was patient and helped her through everything she was struggling to cope with.
“How do you do it?” she asked at lunchtime. For the first time since she’d worked for Ashwood Enterprise she was having lunch with another person. She’d bought a turkey bagel with mayonnaise.
“Believe me, you’ll get used to it. What I love about working with and for Mr. Ashwood is that it’s never the same damn thing. You think with the letter writing and setting up meetings it would get boring. I’ve found it challenging, and how can I hate a job where it found my husband?” Stacey said taking a bite of a carrot stick.
“Your husband works here?”
“No. He’s CEO of another firm. I met him on one of the many scheduled trips you’ll have to take. Mr. Ashwood flies all around the world to keep up with the growing expanse of business. Have you noticed he doesn’t settle on one style of business? He’s all about finding the potential in the small and bringing them up to be brilliant.”
Violet thought about what the other woman said.
“I forgot to offer you congratulations. You’re expecting soon, right?” she asked. Violet smiled and took a bite of her sandwich. It wasn’t lost on her she was the only woman in the office building who ate the carbohydrate-heavy bread.
Stacey tapped her stomach and smiled. “I’m due in about six months, but we’ve decided I should go on maternity. Avoid any issue with stress. I have to say I was surprised he picked you as my replacement.”
Violet knew what she meant. “I tried to talk him out of it. I don’t think I’m ready.”
“You will be. I’ll see to it.”
Smiling at Stacey, she finished off her sandwich. If Stacey felt that way then what about the other women? Did they think something awful about her?
“So what’s your story? You’ve not said much around here, and I know everyone has been curious to know about the pretty mail and coffee girl,” Stacey asked.
Violet froze. Talking about herself was a big mistake. “There’s nothing to tell.”
“Really? Surely, you’ve got something to say. A past, an ex-lover, perhaps.”
“No. I don’t have anything.”
“Come on...”
Violet gasped as a hand grabbed her arm. “I’m sure Miss Moore wants to keep her personal life private. I would expect more from you, Stacey,” Cadeon said as he pulled her up out of her seat.
“Yes, sir. Sorry.”
“I need to speak with Miss Moore alone. Enjoy your lunch break.”
Everyone was staring at them. She saw the curious glances, and her cheeks burned with humiliation. What more could he possibly want? The glances would turn into whispers and then turn into rumours. She gulped down the tears she felt coming to the surface. The attention he was gaining her was unwanted.
He walked up the stairs and through the rows of desks as people moved out of their way and watched the boss escort her to his office. Cadeon opened the office door and let her enter before going in after her.
She stood just inside, and she turned to him. He lay against the wooden door. Probably a good job he’d opened the stubborn thing. The door never wanted to open for her.
“What are you doing?” she asked. He didn’t answer. Instead, he stalked toward her, his hand running through her hair until he cupped the back of her neck. The movement tilted her head up to look at him. She gasped as he took full advantage of her lips. There was nothing gentle about his touch. His lips were firm as he licked, sucked and kissed her. Violet had no choice but to hold on or be swamped by him. The hand not in her hair holding her firm moved down to her hip and round to cup a cheek of her ass.
She cried out as his fingers dug in.