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Carson’s lips part and a peacefulness washes over his features, then he whispers, “And for a moment, it’s not so dark anymore.”
Maybe one day, when it doesn’t hurt as much, I’ll think back on my time in Saint Luc and the ruthless saint who was my first love.
Contract: Ariana Robinson Business: Illegitimate heir – Ivanov Time: 2 Weeks Location: Seattle, USA Fee: $15 000 000.00 The elevator doors open, and I step inside, a frown forming on my forehead. I’ve never heard of Ariana Robinson. I search her name and find social media accounts. A blonde girl smiles at the camera, doing things ordinary people do. She’s an innocent. I type out my reply. Contract: Declined I also send the information to Alexei. Carson: She looks like an innocent. Check it out. Alexei: On it.
My heart begins to beat faster, and I can’t stop myself from saying, “I miss you, baby. So goddamn much.” There’s a tremble in Hailey’s voice as she finally admits, “I miss you too.”
Christ. Please. Let me get Hailey back. I can’t go on like this for much longer. I need her. Please.
Alexei: Contract accepted. Fee: A lifetime supply of vodka. I let out a chuckle and type my reply. Carson: Thank you. Alexei: You did good. Proud of you.
Hailey whispers, “I missed you so much.” Then come back to me.
My tortured hermit, and I just ripped his heart out.
If it were up to me, I’d strip her naked and fuck her, making sure every inch of her body never forgets who it belongs to. But she’s asked me to take it slow, and what Hailey wants, she gets.
“As long as I get to see you smile every day, we can take it slow.” Hailey’s face lights up with happiness, and I just stare at her as her light chases the darkness. The moon only shines at night because of the sun. Hailey’s my sun.
“MJ needs to focus one hundred percent on you,” Carson adds. “She’s your custodian. Not mine.” I begin to frown. “Why don’t you have one?” “Mine got married,” he mutters, “and I prefer to work alone.”
“You’re mine,” I growl. “You’ll never leave again.” “I won’t,” she whimpers. “Please.”
“To the sun who fell in love with the moon and gave him some of her light. Without her, there’s only darkness.”
The smile that’s changed my life. The smile I live for.
