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“I know, baby.”

In one swift thrust, I filled her all the way to the hilt. Her cry echoed through the room, blending with my grunt as pleasure rocked through both of us. Her pussy gripped my cock, pulsing around me, slick and hot.

It wasn't just a physical connection though. It was a connection of our hearts, finally being together again, and knowing that everything was going to be okay.

Knowing that we chose each other.

Her lips parted on a gasp as I pulled my hips back, dragging my cock out of her before thrusting back in. Every movement was measured, even with the desperation that burned in my veins.

I wanted to savor every second with her. The way her dark hair splayed out over the blankets, the sounds she made, the way her eyes never left me as I pumped in and out, claiming every inch of her.

I wrapped my arms around her and surprised us both by rolling over onto my back, seating her on top of me. Her hands planted on my chest, her eyes widening slightly.

And then she began to rock, taking me at her own pace. The hunger in her expression mirrored the same hunger I felt, our bodies melding with every cherished movement.

“I’m so close,” she whimpered, her hips moving faster.

“Come for me,” I moaned, cupping her breasts and teasing her nipples.

“Choke me,” she gasped. “Please.”

Fuck. I slid my hand around her throat, gently squeezing the sides. Her pussy was pulling me closer and closer to the edge, and right as she started to come, my own orgasm stormed through me. We cried out together, our voices creating a melody as I filled her with every last drop.

“I love you,” she said as she fell forward.

I sucked in a breath, grabbing a fistful of her hair and making her look up at me. Her eyes widened, her cheeks turning more red as I searched her expression.

“I love you too,” I whispered. “I love you, Pepper.”

Tears filled her eyes and she nodded, kissing me hard. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her tight as we sank into each other.

She was the melody of my heart.

And I’d have the chance to sing that song forever.

FORTY-FOUR

PEPPER

Monday morning arrivedbright and early. I stood in the main meeting room with Ellen, Scott, and Tommy, who were seated and ready for what would take place in the next hour.

Despite jet lag and yesterday’s whirlwind of emotions, we’d managed to pull together a plan. After hearing everyone speak, I’d come to realize the situation with Jeff was far worse than I’d ever realized.

Not only had he been completely slacking on his work, I’d learned just how often Kendra, Lee, and Tommy had been doing his tasks over the last few years. The fact that I’d never realized the depth of his ineptitude told me I needed to be a better leader, but that would be my focus after this.

We had to get through step one first.

Ellen sat next to me with a smug smile on her face. After making love, Salt and I had picked up Ellen, and the three of us had shown up on Tommy’s doorstep. The tension ran high until they eventually crumbled, and just like I’d expected—everyone loved Salt.

And they finally understood that what was between us went beyond physical attraction.

Jeff’s voice echoed through the office. My entire body tensed, but Tommy offered me a comforting smile.

“It’s for the best,” he said. “Just remember that. You aren’t alone in this decision, we all voted for him to leave.”

We’d taken a vote early this morning, before the office was even officially open. Everyone had agreed to fire him, and Scott had acted fast with the paperwork.

He’d been preparing for this day for a long time, apparently.

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