Page 41 of The Viper

“Then why did you come into my office? Do you need to be kissed?”

“Yes, no! What? Eww, no.” She shakes her finger at me. “Eww, why would you say that?”

“Because your lips beg for mine.”

Rosa brushes her auburn hair from her neck as she squirms in her seat. “Well.” She blinks rapidly then lifts her chin. “Where’s the closest bus stop here?”

“Why do you need a bus, Rosa?”

“Rose. I need one because I have no other way of getting to work until my insurance pays up and I can buy another car.”

“Work?” I tilt my head to the side. Did I hear her right?

“Yes, you know that place I go to, and put up with customers’ shit so I can get a pay check at the end of the week so I can purchase things I need? You know, a car, clothes...stuff.”

“You don’t need a car. I’ll arrange for someone to take you. Actually, while we’re on the subject of work, you don’t need to work either. I’ll take care of you.”

“Um, no. You’ve been more than gracious, allowing me to stay here, and that is enough. I’m feeling better and I need to speak with Evelyn to let her know I can return to work sooner.”

“Ridiculous.” I stand from the edge of the desk and walk around to sit. Knitting my fingers together, I shake my head. “There’s no need.”

“Ahh, what are you talking about, Dominic?” My cock twitches when she says my name.

“There’s no need for you to work.”

“I’m not playing these games with you. I’m also not asking your permission. You can either tell me where the bus stop is, or I’ll figure it out myself.”

There’s something sexy about her spark. She has a fire I find refreshing and challenging. “I can see you intend to be difficult.”

“There’s nothing difficult about me working. I need the money.”

I take my checkbook out of the top drawer and open it. “How much do you need?”

“I’m not taking your money.” She stands to her feet and walks toward the door. “What is wrong with you?”

“You’re offended?”

“What do you think this is, Dominic?” My cock hardens. The way her lips curl when she speaks my name. “Do you think you can buy me?”

“Not at all.”

“Then what is it?”

“Sacco women have no need to work,” I reply.

“My sister is a Sacco, not me. And hopefully, she won’t be one for too much longer.”

I close my checkbook with a slam. “You’re not to interfere.”

“She’s my sister. Who’s being beaten by your fucking brother,” she shouts while furiously pointing at me. I stand and with two quick strides I’m in her personal space. “What are you doing?” she asks as she looks up at me. Her heated fury quickly dissolves.

“You’re a Sacco woman, and Sacco women listen to their men.” She backs up until she’s against the door. Rosa’s breath hitches while her eyes fixate on my mouth. Her lips part and her breathing quickens. I lean against the door, caging her between the wood and my body.

“Dominic...”

“Do you want me to kiss you?” I reach out and skim my finger up her arm, leaving her breathless.

Rosa’s eyelashes flutter as she turns to look at where I’m touching her. She shifts her weight on her feet, pushing her hips out to rub against my desperate cock. “I...” My lioness has become shy.

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