“Ah—Adrian!” she cried, her nails raking down his back, leaving red trails across his skin.

His grunts were harsh in her ear, his breath hot against her neck. The sound of skin meeting skin filled the room, a raw, carnal rhythm that felt too loud in the sterile space.

The mirror behind her rattled with each thrust. The porcelain edge dug into her lower back, but it didn’t matter. Nothing mattered but him.

Adrian pinned her against the glass, bending her backward just enough to steal the control from her limbs. One hand held her thigh open, the other snaked between them. His thumb pressed against her clit, flicking it repeatedly. Rough, exact, merciless.

“A… hahhhh…!” She shattered.

Her body convulsed violently, her cry splitting the air as her orgasm ripped through her like lightning. Her walls clenched around him, squeezing, pulling, breaking her down to nothing but sensation.

But he wasn’t finished.

He dragged her forward, closer to the edge, and began pounding into her again—relentless, bruising, making her sob out sounds that weren’t even words anymore.

Her body sagged against him, trembling, her breath caught in hiccups. She was soaked in sweat, completely spent.

Adrian followed with a final, strangled groan, thrusting deep one last time as he came, hips trembling, arms locked around her like she might vanish.

For a long moment, the room was silent except for the thudding of their hearts and the sharp pull of their breaths.

Then, gently, he leaned in, brushing his mouth against hers.

20 Her Attention

Adrian stepped out of the washroom first, his shirt half-buttoned, hair slightly tousled. The hall was still empty. Sienna followed after him, adjusting her hair and smoothing down her dress. Though her ankle still ached, the pain was less now, not nearly as sharp as it had been earlier, but she moved carefully, trying not to put too much pressure on it.

She turned to leave, but he grabbed her hand.

“Where are you going?”

She looked back at him, her voice calm. “The meeting must be over by now. I need to find Theo.”

Adrian frowned, his brows furrowing sharply. “That meeting won’t be over until I say it is.”

“I have to help Theo with the deal, Adrian,” she said, tugging her hand free. “I promised I’d help him close it.”

“I’ll help you get the deal,” Adrian said firmly, stepping in front of her to block the way. “I’ll get you the whole damn contract. Just stay with me. Don’t go to him.”

“You’ve already helped enough,” she said firmly. “I can’t accept handouts from you. We need to earn this.”

She stepped around him and walked out of the hall, her movements cautious as she favored her injured ankle.

Adrian’s jaw tightened as he watched her leave. The light in his eyes dimmed, replaced with quiet fury.

“He’s never going to win. No matter how hard he tries,” he muttered, voice low and dangerous. His fists clenched at his sides. “He’ll pay for what he’s doing to you, Sienna. And you’ll have to forgive me for that. I will ruinanyonewho hurts you.”

***

A week later Sienna and Theo entered the meeting hall at Arnold’s company, waiting to sign the final confirmation on the deal. The deal had been almost finalized. Theo had already convinced Arnold to give them the deal, and he’d even begun preparing the manufacturing phase for the new car parts.

Theo turned to Sienna with a grin and gripped her shoulders. “Thank you for this deal. If it weren’t for you, it would’ve been a hell of a lot harder. The file you gave me had everything laid out so clearly, I had Arnold convinced in under ten minutes. He was so fucking impressed.”

“That’s great!” Sienna smiled and gave him a side hug. “We’re one step closer.”

Theo pulled back, chuckling. “Once this deal is complete, we end this marriage and the act. I’ve got a better footing in the business now, so I can take full control and finally bring Rosie home publicly. Make her my wife without fearing anything.”

Sienna patted his arm, smiling gently. “You’re my best friend. You don’t have to thank me for anything. I’m doing this for you and Rosie willingly. I just want to see you both happy.”