It took me a few minutes after I woke up to remember that I was in Derek's bed and what had happened the night before. I must have spent close to an hour, lying in his bed, reliving our beautiful night together, and waiting for him to walk through the door looking for another round of sex.
I finally dragged myself out of bed when I realized it wasn't going to happen. I was disappointed when I confirmed that Derek was gone. The note he left was pretty brief: Julia, I'm sorry I had to leave this morning. Stay as long as you wish at my place and make yourself at home. I'm confident that no one knows it was you last night. I'll call you soon. Derek.
I spent the entire weekend waiting for his phone call. I realized that I didn't even know his phone number and I wondered if he even knew mine. Crushing self-doubt began to assail me, but I spent most of my time ignoring them as best I could.
Hoping to run into Derek, I pushed aside all misgivings from the scary experience I had at the estate, and went to work Monday morning as usual. It was near lunchtime when a knock sounded on my office door. I tried to hide the disappointment from my face when I looked up to find Marcy, one of Jackson's staff who I had befriended, at my door.
"Hi, Julia. How was your weekend?"
I smiled at my friend. "It was okay. How about yours?"
Marcy liked to gossip and I didn't have to say much before hearing all about her weekend with a new boyfriend. "And I didn't find out anything about the mysterious party this weekend, but I did see Mr. Vaughn this morning. He's still here at the estate and he was talking with his son. Actually, it seemed like they were having a big fight."
My ears suddenly pricked up at the mention of Derek. "What were they fighting about?"
I knew Marcy wouldn't hold back anything. "I don't know. I was bringing a breakfast tray for Mr. Vaughn, uh - Jackson, and I heard him mentioning the name of Derek's girlfriend, Elise."
I felt the words like a punch to my gut. Stunned, I asked as casually as I could, "I didn't know Derek had a girlfriend?"
Marcy nodded her head, eager to impart all the juicy gossip she knew. "Oh yeah. Drop-dead gorgeous type. She used to come around here all the time. I think Derek got jealous when she started paying more attention to Jackson than him. I heard Derek warning her away from Jackson - once they had a huge fight about Jackson. I think Derek started keeping her away from here so she wouldn't run into Jackson anymore."
My insides were churning with nausea. I barely heard another word Marcy spoke until finally she left my office. I sank to my chair shaking with despair. Derek had a girlfriend the whole time we were together. I should have known! He had only wanted sex from me. Yes, the sex was amazing and I know that he enjoyed it as much as I did, but it didn't mean anything more to him, not like it did to me. Derek was just a rich playboy who was used to getting anything he wanted. Unfortunately, I had given him my heart, and that was one thing that he didn't want.
I needed to escape. I was packing up my belongings, preparing to flee for the day before my broken heart threatened to reveal itself, when I was summoned to meet my boss, Jackson. I considered running off without meeting him, but in the end, my responsible side won out. Hopefully, I could fend off any emotional breakdowns until after my meeting.
I entered Jackson's study on high alert. It was only a few nights ago that I had seen him in a whole other light, as a very active member of a secret sex club, ready to sexually assault me.
"Good afternoon, Julia. I trust you are doing well?" He looked sophisticated and polished, no sign of the animalistic behavior of the night past.
I took the seat that he offered. "Yes, I'm fine. Did you have a nice weekend?"
Jackson didn't even miss a beat. "Yes, it was quite invigorating. I'm sorry Julia, but I don't have much time to chat today. I'm very worried about my son, Derek. An accountant at one of my holdings, a company I jointly own with my son, has informed me that about five million dollars has gone missing from one of Derek's accounts. I've sent Derek away on urgent business. I'd like you to take a look at the ledgers while he is away. It is nothing unethical, Julia, I have all the rights as a co-owner to all the information. I just want to know what is going on."
My heart thudded in my chest. I should have left when I had the chance…
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Taken By Wolves
When Meghan's car breaks down on a lonely stretch of road, she sets out to find help. Terror sweeps over her when she hears strange beasts stalking her from the woods. Just in time, a mysterious man shows up to rescue her. Has she escaped the danger or has it only just begun?
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His eyes roved my body, taking in my perky breasts and womanly curves. The ache in my pussy grew deeper as his eyes settled between my thighs.
"Sit down." His voice sounded hoarse. "Open your legs wide so I can see you."
I sat on the small couch, fighting the urge to cover my nakedness. Tristan stalked over and knelt in front of me. "Open them." He demanded it.
Closing my eyes, I slowly slid my legs open. I heard Tristan's ragged breathing. "You are so wet for me. Open your eyes. Don't hide from me."
My eyes reluctantly opened and met his odd golden eyes, glazed with passion, staring into my own. I could smell my own arousal now and he was mere inches from my quivering pussy deeply inhaling my scent. His voice, raspy with strain, commanded me, "Touch yourself."
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