C9 HOT DATE

His breath gently warmed my cheek as he wrapped his arms around me.

I breathed in while squinting. sweet little Jesus.

Masculine. Raw.

Before I could breathe again, his lips brushed against mine. As our lips parted and his tongue entered my mouth, sending shock soaring down my spine, I embraced him in my arms. I crushed my body against his and groaned. My delicate nipples beaded as my breasts bumped against his chest. I struggled to keep my quaking thighs under control as a surge of moisture accumulated through the folds of my flesh.

His deep tongue plunged into my lips, rendering every sense of reason useless and silenced the inner voice. He was torturing me, and I was complicit in it. While my body pressed up against him for more of the frantic, hot tongue, my brain screamed "NO!"

He seized my lips and gave me a kiss unlike any other. He demanded more by putting his hands around the back of my neck and pressing on me. He had a controlling, possessive touch. He was a complete alpha, and I detested that my body shook in his grip.

I needed to stop. It had continued for long enough. Consider Victoria! I backed away from him, forced out a gasp, and then just stood there, gasping for air. He appeared as shocked as I was. He was used to this, right? He had brought a ton of girls here, held their hands, and made out with them till they were blue in the face. I was certain of it. Not going to be me, though. I raged, adjusting the bodice of my dress. "I need to get home," I said.

He appeared perplexed. He finally put his hands in his pockets and closed his eyes. "I must apologize for my actions. I noticed that each one was posted in your profile, so I know you have regulations. I'm sorry. I couldn't contain myself.

Then it was over. I didn't propose a second date to him, and he didn't ask. He was aware that, by breaking the regulations, he forfeited the right to any further dates. I jumped in Steve's vehicle when he turned around, facing forward all the way to his apartment. In order to keep my address a secret, it was always part of the agency agreement to deliver me last.

He gave me a handshake.

I grabbed it from them. My chest erupted with adrenaline.

"I said what I meant. I apologize. He descended from the backseat of his own car with a lowered head. He swung around and gave his driver a single nod. Make sure Miss Allison gets home safely, please.

As we rode away, he stood by his front door, staring at me intently. As we approached the traffic lights, he started to lose shape. I turned away, obstructing my view of him.

My entire body erupted with excitement. I want to go out with him again. Badly.

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I sat on the edge of an office chair the next morning and told Rosalyn that all dates were off.

Joy gaped while crossing her arms across her chest. Are you crazy? I asked.

Why did I also have to respond to her? Best pals for life, yet she was getting on my nerves right now. My chin was raised higher." That was the last action he took before breaking the rules.

Rosalyn gave a small corner of her mouth a smile. Even though she would have to undertake the job of finding a replacement for me, she was still impressed. Despite treating everyone on the team equally, she regarded me more than the others since she understood I wasn't a pushover.

Joy was the one who was having issues. Her eyebrows pressed together as her shoulders relaxed. "Victoria, where's your brain? He is a multibillionaire. He has enough money to cover your college expenses and your father's medical expenses. Remember that it's your dream?

I gave her a serious look and said, "I haven't forgotten about that." "For that reason, I'm leaving."

Rosalyn's mouth opened, and she jerked back. She opened her shoulders once more and smiled serenely. But we had settled on one last project. Projects often have four to five dates, but occasionally more. Do you think I would have permitted you to replace Joy if I had known you would leave after just one date?

My skull's base ached. They didn't pay attention. I gave it another go, this time with more clarity. "I was eager to go on four or five dates, but I had ethics, and his kiss was too long and awkward. I reiterated, "I expressly specified in my profile that I would not engage in such behavior." My pores burst out into a heated perspiration as I remembered how hot my body had been. My hands shook as I repositioned my bra since he had made me so anxious.

Joy leaned toward me while holding the desk with one hand. "Let me explain things clearly. You're departing as a result of a lengthy kiss?