"What the fuck is wrong with you?" 

I looked up at Scott, "What?" 

"You're smiling man, it's creepy." 

I scoffed, "I'm not smiling." 

"Did Princess agree to be your girlfriend or something?" 

"Princess?" 

"I mean Alina, did she agree to be with you? Otherwise, I don't see any other reason for you to smile." 

"I have lots of other reasons to smile." 

"Oh that's rich, tell that to the judge." 

I leaned back in my leather chair and ignored his snarky remarks, "What have you got shoved up your ass this afternoon?" 

He huffed, "Thanks for asking. After you brought Princess home, Connor started babbling shit about shit coming your way. Said you will be calling 'daddy' real soon or something like that. I swear that guy's mental. We beat him up real good for hurting your girl. You're welcome. Then we tossed him back out on the street and let his gang come around to find him.  

And then I had this nightmare about a bear ripping my spine out of my body. I swear it's all your fault I'm getting such horrific nightmares. I could compile my dreams and make them into a video game-" 

There was a knock on the door and I let Lucy in, she smiled at Scott and set our coffees down. His macchiato and my Americano. 

"And before I forget Mr Knight, you have a meeting with 'Sims International Banking' in 10 minutes regarding the new policies. The PR Team put a lot of effort into this presentation, please praise them every once in a while. In fact, they deserve a raise," Lucy reminded me and handed a folder with the presentation material to me before leaving. 

Lucy always thought for others. I barely spared any, until Alina that is. 

"You're doing that thing again," Scott cringed and drank his milky coffee. 

"What thing?" 

"That smiling thing, you're doing it again." 

"Would you prefer if I snapped at you?" 

He shook his head, "No thank you, I've had enough snapping for today. Right after the bear pulled my spine I dreamt of a snapping turtle nipping at my face." 

I raised a brow, "And you say Connor's the crazy one?" 

"Batshit." 

I chuckled and finished my coffee before grabbing my folders, "Alright, get out of here. I have a meeting to attend." 

"You mean you're meeting your girlfriend in a work setting. How fucking sweet. I can puke rainbows at this point." 

"Maybe you need to dig a little into your heart and find some love huh?" 

He nearly sprayed his coffee across my table but ended up choking on it, "You still have a heart Kieran. I don't, leave me out of this." 

I shrugged and he left while he still could before I unleashed his own advice back on him. 

I flipped through my file and scanned through the attendees for the meeting. I smiled when I spotted her name. 

Heck, my jaws are going to hurt from all this smiling. 

It brought back a sense of nostalgia just standing here in front of his building. 

The last time I was here, my father was still with me and I was engaged to Connor. 

It's both amazing and scary how much a month can change your life. 

Here I was, carrying on my father's legacy of a company by continuing its everyday work while Connor is screwing over his own life. 

My father may be gone, but he's still very alive in my memories. 

I won't let that die along with him and Connor can go fuck himself for all I care. 

Lucy was at the reception to receive my team and me. She led us to the meeting room with Kieran and his team already seated and ready. 

My mouth went dry at the sight of him. Sure, I just saw him this morning, but it didn't lessen the attraction I had for him. 

I barely had time to digest our current situation when Louis called to remind me of the meeting. 

His eyes literally raked me in and he grinned, his mischievous side shining through. 

I couldn't even stay mad at him for what he did at breakfast.  

We went round to shake hands and introduce ourselves, Kieran deliberately pulling me in a little too close like the fucking tease that he was. 

I wasn't going to let him play me any further. 

After the introductions, we sat across one another on the oak table, our teams on our respective sides. 

The table was wide enough with comfortable legroom, but my legs could definitely reach his.  

Kieran's team went about giving their presentation on the update of certain policies that would affect my bank in the long run. 

Louis was frantically typing down the minutes and my relevant employees were asking questions about the different plans we could take up instead. 

I was well aware of Kieran glancing over at me every once in a while. 

I picked up my teacup and sipped quietly, ignoring his stares. 

I took a deep breath and stretched my legs, my Christian Louboutin heels coming into contact with his leather shoe. He glanced at me and I continued listening to the presentation. I slid my heels up to his calf muscles and he visibly clenched. 

I couldn’t help the smile that slipped on my face. 

I let my heels run up and down the length of his muscles, seeing him struggle to keep his wits. He tried shifting away but I kept my leg behind his, locking him to me and resumed torturing him with my ministrations 

Lucy nudged him and he snapped his attention away from me to the slides she was pointing at. 

I pushed my seat in a little closer, my heels scaling the taut muscles of his inner thigh. His knuckles were turning white from gripping his pen. I licked my lips and gently bit down on my bottom lip, all the while caressing his toned muscles. 

He groaned and disguised it by clearing his throat. I grinned and he shot me a look. 

I was in trouble, oh but I enjoyed riling him up. 

The meeting ended in an hour and I checked through the amended contract with my appointed lawyer. After signing it off, I handed the folder over to Kieran for him to sign. 

I shot him an innocent smile and he grinned before shaking his head. 

He flipped through the document and signed off before passing it to Lucy for her to photocopy a set for my lawyer’s safekeeping. 

Both teams stood up to shake hands with one another, Kieran shifted uncomfortably to hide the tent in his pants. It was insanely hard to reign my laughter in. 

He took my hand, shook it firmly and leaned in close to whisper in my ear, “I’ll be seeing you in my office.” 

A shudder ran down my spine and my whole body warmed. 

Fuck this man. 

This woman will be the death of me. 

My team left after I briefed them on what to follow up from the meeting and I added in a few compliments on a job well done. 

I stood by and waited for Alina to finish discussing things with Louis and her lawyer. 

I don't know what kind of bath salts Wilson sprinkled into her bath but she seemed more relaxed and her skin even seemed to glow. 

She wore a striped, dark red blouse with long elegant sleeves and a black skirt that reached just above her knees. 

Describing her as beautiful was the universe's biggest understatement. 

Louis left with the lawyer and Alina turned to find me staring at her.  

She gave me her sweet smile and strode up to me, "You wanted to see me?" 

I nodded and walked ahead to the elevator. We took the lift up to the top floor and found Lucy already at her desk, looking between Alina and me. 

"Mr Knight, Miss Simmons, would you like some coffee?" 

I shook my head, “No it’s alright, I have some things to discuss with Miss Simmons, make sure we aren’t disturbed. You can take the rest of the day off once you’re done for today.” 

Lucy gave me a knowing smile, “Don’t worry, no one will be coming up here.” 

She grabbed her bag and winked at Alina before leaving. She blushed a flaring red. 

She’s so darn adorable. 

I held the door to my office open, gesturing for her to enter. She stepped in warily, as if she was entering a lion’s den. I managed a smile, she was nervous alright. Not that she will ever admit that to me 

She looked around, familiarity lighting up her eyes and I realised she was recalling the memory of our very first meeting. I remember it like it was just yesterday, her guard up and her confidence oozing from her. 

The door clicked shut behind me and she froze on the spot. It was so fucking tense I could feel the electricity in the air. I locked the door and walked up to her slowly. 

I left light feathery touches down her arm, circling her like a predator would. I stopped behind her, breathing in the scent of her floral perfume on her neck. 

“You started this game Alina, I’m only playing along,” I whispered. 

She seemed to swoon and I pressed the tips of my fingers to her back to steady her. 

“I thought you had something to discuss with me?” She breathed. 

I brushed her hair aside and leaned close, letting my lips skim over her earlobe, “Hmm I do have something to discuss with you.” 

She swallowed hard and I came round to face her, her gorgeous silver eyes piercing into my very soul, “What do you want to talk about?” 

I ran my fingers through her hair, wrapping my other arm around her waist so she could lean on me, “I’ve imagined taking you here many many times Alina. It’s about time I put my imagination to work, don’t you think?” 

Her hands scaled up my chest and I groaned, immersing myself in her touch. Sensual, mischievous and undeniably sexy. 

She looked up at me, our lips parted and aching to feel the other. 

“Let’s see how good your imagination is then.” 

Our lips collided in a wave of heat and I pressed her against my office door. She moaned beneath me, her hands exploring daringly. 

Our tongues duelled for dominance and she eventually gave in, letting me lead the pace. 

I didn't even notice her unbuttoning my shirt. I tossed it aside and helped her out of her blouse. I massaged her breasts through the lace of her bra and she mewled at my touch.  

If I got any harder I'll turn to stone. 

I unfastened her bra and she added it to the growing pile of clothes on the floor. I released her lips and latched on to her breast. 

"Ah! Fuck Kieran-" 

I licked her nipple and her sensual moans slipped through her lips. 

I could take forever to taste every inch of her. 

I unzipped her skirt and she kicked off her matching lacy underwear. I nearly growled. 

I cupped her butt in my hands and pulled her to me, her legs wrapping around my waist. My dick could feel the heat of her pussy through the material of my pants. 

I carried her over to my sofa, our lips meeting again in a frenzy. She got busy with my pants and I hurled them, along with my boxers to the pile. 

I kissed her hard, soft, hungrily and gently. Every different sensation and tension brought a new kind of pleasure and from the sweet moans coming from Alina, I'm guessing she could feel it too. 

I kissed my way down her neck, breasts, and belly, nipping her flesh lightly to hear her call my name. 

She's so fucking good. 

My mouth hovered above her sex and she wriggled expectantly. I ran my finger down her slick folds and she shivered in delight. 

Sweet fuck. 

I got up and searched my pant pockets for the metallic packaging. I ripped it open and sheathed the condom over my throbbing cock. 

Alina bit her bottom lip seductively and I nearly came on the spot. I went back to her, rolled her nipple between my fingers and pressed my lips to hers, sliding my length deep inside her to the hilt. 

I silenced her moans with my tongue, my name spilling out incoherently from her lips. 

I pumped into her slowly, letting her adjust to me. Then faster and faster when she demanded speed. 

"Kieran I-" 

I kissed her then rested my forehead against hers, "I know darling. That's it, come for me." 

She came undone beneath me and the sight of her release triggered my own. 

Our moans filled the space as we rode out our waves of pleasure.  

I pulled away slightly, admiring the satisfaction on her face. I met her lips gently and she smiled contently, "Did we exceed the expectations of your imagination?" 

I chuckled and kissed her forehead, "Definitely."