Chapter 8 - Ashan

I knew the door to my right came down from the suite, and no one had access. It was locked from the inside, and I had the only key from this side. Hearing the door unlocking pulled me out from behind my table. Walking around to the door, I picked up the bat Luder had given me a couple of years back.

He had it signed for me by the entire Marlin’s team. It was the only thing that could be used as a weapon, as my guns were locked in the safe. There was no time to get them out before that door would open. Glancing at the bat, I hoped I wouldn’t need to use it.

I stood before the door, waiting for whoever was on the other side to enter. There had been some break-ins a while back. So, I had installed extra rooms and protocols to try and figure out who or what was going on. I had to see if the break-ins were inside jobs or outsiders.

This door led to more than just my suite. None of my staff knew about it as far as I was concerned. Hearing the lock turning placed me on edge, but I was ready for whoever was snooping around my den.

Jamie was the last person I expected to come through the door and into my office. I locked her in my suite the previous night and would have been up sooner, but I had some drunks making a scene to handle. Then, some of the machines broke down, and the night just kept giving.

It was a long night, and I was tired, but we had only now gotten all the situations under control, and everything was running again. I felt relief and anger passing through me as she opened the door and walked through it.

“Are you trying to escape?” I breathed out as Jamie emerged from the door slamming into me. She tried retreating, but I was on her quickly. Grabbing her arm, I pulled her around and pushed her into the chair. Locking the door, I felt my anger rising.

“What in heaven’s name,” I shouted as I turned to her.

Grabbing her by the arm, and pulling her up out of the chair, I stormed out of my office. I pulled her back to the suite with me. “I would have been up in a bit. I was just handling some issues. Why weren’t you sleeping instead of snooping?” I shouted as we moved. I was filled with rage. How dare she try escaping with all I was doing for her?

Entering the suite, I pushed her to the bed in anger and disappointment. I opened the fridge and noticed most of the food hadn’t been touched. The boxes of clothing were still in the middle of the floor as well. “What more do you want from me?” I hollered at her as I locked the door she tried to escape through.

“I sent up food and clothing, and you weren’t even interested?” I queried, waving at the boxes and pointing at the fridge. “I married you for your safety and offered you a part of my life, and this is the thanks I get? Are you running off?”

She just sat there staring at me, her face blank of any emotion. Yet, that spark I saw the previous day flickered in her eyes. As I walked to her, she started moving back on the bed. “Speak to me, tell me what you were doing?” I blared at her.

Jamie cleared her throat, glanced at the fridge and boxes, and then looked me in the eyes as she spoke. “I wasn’t trying to escape; I was exploring.” She stated calmly but firmly. There was something in her tone I couldn’t quite place, though. Anger, disappointment, I couldn’t pin it. So, I waited for her to finish.

“I hate, no, I don’t like being locked up. I need space and fresh air.” She waved her hand through the air as she continued. “There’s no windows in this place. If you deny me space and air,” she stopped, got up, and stepped closer.

“If you do that,” she continued, tapping me on the chest. “You’re a bigger jerk than I imagined.” She turned and folded her arms across her chest. She was so perfectly formed. Staring at her tiny middle, big hips, and ass, my mouth filled with spit as I felt heat rising inside.

Her confidence drove my senses wild. My body lit up like a firecracker as I watched her. I felt my heart pounding in my chest as heat surged through me. This fiery side of her was a big turn-on for me. Plus, she’s one of a handful of people to ever stand up against me.

I vowed silently that I had to have her, had to make her mine. Stepping closer, I turned her around to face me. She placed both her hands on my chest as I moved in. “Jamie,” I whispered, feeling my anger being replaced by a strong yearning for her.

Her touch, feeling her hands on my chest, stocked the fire even more. Shimmering just below the surface was a hunger I never knew I possessed.

My dick had awakened and was throbbing as I reached out to pull her in. As my fingers touched her hips, Jamie pushed me away. “No,” she spat at me, turning and walking to the other side of the room.

Watching her walk away only increased my desire. As I followed her, she turned and stretched out her hands before her. “No,” she repeated sharply. “I refuse to be with you as long as you are actively still fucking other women.”

Astounded by her accusation, I stopped and studied her wondering where she got that idea from. Everything about her, her stance, words, and look, screamed at me. I knew the fight had turned her on as well. Her blue eyes were dark as the ocean on a stormy night and her voice betrayed her as it dripped with sweet lust. I just needed to find a way in.

“I’m not having sex with anyone at the moment,” I breathed out as I stepped in closer, allowing her hands to heat my chest again. “Jamie, I don’t know what you heard, but there is no one in my life at this time,” I whispered, taking hold of her hands.

Pulling her hands up to my mouth, I gently kissed her fingers and felt the stiffness dissipate from her arms. “But that woman,” she started saying as I leaned in. Her eyes were fiery, and her breath hot. As our lips were about to meet, there was a knock at the door.

I wanted to scream and beat whoever was on the other side to a pulp. But I knew that would drive a wedge here and I wanted her to want me. Breathing loudly, I let her hands go as I turned and walked briskly to the door. I stood for a second, breathing sharply to calm my hormones before opening the door.

Opening it, I found my head bodyguard on the other side. “Yes,” I breathed out loudly, glancing back at Jamie. She was still standing where I left her, and I wanted to get back there as quickly as possible. My mind filled with visions of her naked on the bed, ready for the taking.

“Sorry to disturb boss,” he replied calmly. “I came to let you know that the client has arrived early. We have set them up in the booth as instructed.”

I nodded as he spoke, knowing that this with Jamie would have to wait again. Closing my eyes, I breathed in deeply again. I didn’t want to leave her. I wanted to stay and fuck her brains out. But this meeting was vital. I couldn’t let the clients wait. “Okay, thanks, I’ll be down shortly,” I replied before closing the door. I softly slammed my fist up against it before turning to face Jamie.

“Is this client, the one where the sale is still hinging on the dead guy?” she asked as I walked closer.

“The what?” I questioned, astounded by her remark.

“Yeah,” she replied, grinning. “As I was exploring, I heard some chatter about a sale that didn’t go through. It had something to do with a dead guy everyone was looking for.”

Jamie sat back down on the side of the bed, seemingly calmer. She was more intelligent than I thought. I didn’t dare let her out of sight yet. Keeping her close could prove beneficial. She had more skills than I knew about.

“Jamie,” I said, holding out my hand. “How about you join me tonight? I am sure you can assist me. Plus, it would give you an opportunity to get out of the room.”

Jamie beamed as she rose sharply and took my hand. “Yes, please, anything but this suite. What would you like me to do?” Her touch was soft and for a moment, I considered letting the client wait. Shaking the cobwebs loose, I focused on what had to be done.

“Right, find something dazzling to wear in the boxes I sent up. Glam yourself up and then come down to find me. You could listen to our conversation and maybe pick up something about the client. And then you can let me know what you think.”

“I can do that, yes,” she replied eagerly.

Walking to the door as she started opening boxes I wondered if this was a good idea. But, I had to find out how much worth she held and this would be a good time to test my theory.

“Don’t take too long, please,” I added as I left her rummaging through the clothes. Closing the door but leaving it unlocked, I headed down to meet the client. Jamie might be able to offer me more than I originally thought. Keeping her with me would be better for us both, and there would be no need for her snooping.

She wasn’t only beautiful but had a lot more to offer than I could ever have imagined. I just knew the family would love her. Swiping all these thoughts from my mind, I entered the booth to sit with the client, hoping she would be down soon.