Page 29 of Innocent Intentions

Chapter 11

Matthias

After what feels like hours but is actually only thirty-seven minutes, my computer chimes, notifying me of an email from Bash.

I open it instantly, holding my breath. If she’s a spy for the Bratva, I’m going to be pissed.And disappointed.

Full Name: Margot Anne Peterson

Age: 26

Employment: Financial Analyst

Company: Northern Hemisphere Cargo

Education: Boston University

Major: Finance

The document goes on. It includes background on her family and friends, even Benny’s medical record.

She lives alone, works hybrid, and doesn’t go out much except for coffee and the occasional meeting.

I already knew that from her phone. Perfect for kidnapping. No one will notice she’s gone.

I don’t see any evidence of a man in her life. How convenient.It would have been a pain in the ass to have to go kill someone for touching what’s mine.

Stop it Matthias, she’s not yours…yet.

I keep scrolling until something catches my eye. A pen name.

Why the fuck does she have an alias? My chest tightens. Is she hiding something? Is she a spy?

Bash is one step ahead of me.

Not a spy.

Something far more surprising: an audiobook narrator.

My mind flashes to her voice. That smooth, sultry sound. I’d pay to listen to her read to me.

I download the audiobook app that publishes her work. She’s recorded four books. It looks like her career started a year ago. How prolific of her.

I click on her most recent release. Many of the comments are about Chapter Thirty. Curiosity gets the best of me. I buy the book, and I skip straight to Chapter Thirty.

Her voice comes through the speaker. Low. Sensual. Tempting.

“He looks at me, his eyes full of hunger. ‘Get on your knees, baby.’

Too overcome with need, I obey immediately.”

I freeze.

My body goes rigid.

What the fuck?

Her voice is breathy. Needy.

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