Page 50 of Sacrifice (Corrupt Empire 2)

I snorted, running my hand over hers.

“Are you trying to compliment or flatter me?”

“I’m trying to make you smile, but obviously what I said is true. You do make me wet with a single look sometimes.”

I stowed that little detail away for future use.

“Go sit at the table.”

She kissed my back again before she let go. I turned to watch her walk over, pull out a chair and sit down. She rested her chin on her hands and looked at me with a grin. The tension between us had evaporated completely. I had more shit to make up to her. And I would because I loved her.

“I’m just going to sit here and admire my boyfriend. Is that okay with him?”

“Look all you want, princess. No one else gets this view.”

“I should hope not.”

I winked at her whilst I put pasta in boiling water.

“Do I detect a hint of possessiveness in your tone? Are you going to start a catfight if you catch a girl looking my way?”

She scowled.

“You are mine.”

The way she said it made my heart tighten.

“Are you quite sure about that?”

“Don’t you start with me, Aiden, unless you want me to demonstrate the fact to you.”

Now I was intrigued by how she would go about doing that.

“Maybe I do.”

“Later. Hurry up and feed me.”

I laughed. I dumped out the water and finished it up with pesto and parmesan. I placed both plates on the table and got her a glass of water. She dug in straight away, mumbling ‘thank you’ with a mouthful of food.

As promised, I ran her a bubble bath when she finished. She gratefully sunk into the water. I kissed her forehead and left her to it. I still had things to do. Not least of which was to make sure Chuck didn’t try to pull any shit now she was back. And we still had Frazier Shaw to worry about.

What would happen when he found out Avery had returned ready to take over the company?

It would likely be nothing good.

She and I had a lot to prepare for.

And I vowed to keep her safe.

Even if it cost us everything.

Because to me, Avery was worth losing it all for.

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