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Zach inhaled deeply, eyes pinned on her as though she were a treasure he couldn’t let slip. His voice dropped to a persuasive hush. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Barbara Davis.”Barbara didn’t even blink. She jabbed a finger into his chest, her brows lifted with bold defiance. “And I’ll pass it, Zachariah Marlow.”He smiled, slow and lazy, like a man with a secret he was dying to share. That kind of smile that curled just slightly on one side, darkened by teasing confidence.“I think another ten minutes with me and you won’t be able to walk for hours.”Barbara’s eyes widened as she gasped. “You’re silly!” She slapped his cheek—not hard, but just enough to scold. “What do you think Mary would think, fool?”Zach laughed. It was deep and low, with just a bit of danger in it. “Yeah, I know. Talking about her…” His tone turned thoughtful, “I don’t think she should know something’s brewing between us.”Barbara blinked. Her heart skipped. “Oh.”“Yeah. It’s… sudden, you know?” Hi
~133 ~
The car rocked slightly under the rhythm of their movement, windows slightly fogged from the warmth of their bodies. In the dim backseat, Zach held Barbara tightly, moving with deep urgency now. The teasing had gone on long enough. For the past five minutes, he had played with her body, exploring, tempting, opening her up with slow strokes that drove her to the edge of madness.But now, he was fully in. Taking her from front and not behind.Her breath hitched as he pressed deeper, sliding in and out in a motion that had her trembling, her hips rising to meet his each time.The air around them felt heavy and charged. The world outside had fallen into silence, only the occasional creak of the leather seat and the breathless sounds of their bodies filled the space between them.Barbara’s mouth fell open, but no words came. Her voice caught in her throat, teetering between a gasp and a cry. Her back arched, her hair sticking to her damp skin as her body moved with his, dancing in a silen
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Zach slowly pulled out of her, and Barbara gasped – part from the sudden emptiness, part from the sheer size of him. She chuckled breathlessly, her fingers brushing her lips as her eyes traveled down to his length, glistening with her own desire.He leaned back against the car door, his chest rising and falling, watching her with that heated look that always made her knees wobble.“That’s… a lot,” she teased, eyes still locked on him.He chuckled, dark and low. “You’re just finding out?”She tilted her head coyly, voice soft. “I really want to feel it… all of it… someday.”“You’re naughty.”She nodded with a little smile, like a student caught whispering in class. “But obedient too.”He licked his lips. “I like that. Naughty and obedient girls deserve rewards.”Before she could reply, his hand came down with a firm but playful smack against her buttocks, making her jolt with a gasp. Then he gently turned her, guiding her to lie on her back, her skin warm against the leather seat.He p
~ 131 ~
Zach’s lips lingered on Barbara’s neck, drawing slow, heated kisses along her skin. Her breathing had grown shallow, caught between surprise and need, her chest rising and falling rapidly beneath his touch. His hands explored her sides, fingers trailing gently along the curve of her waist as if memorizing her.A soft gasp escaped her lips. Then, with a sudden move, Zach reached for the seat controller and pressed it. The front seat tilted back sharply. Barbara let out a yelp, but he held her tightly, cradling her so she wouldn’t slip. They eased into the back seat together, their limbs tangled.He adjusted her gently, his voice low and sincere, “Are you okay?”Barbara met his gaze and smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Yeah. I’m fine.” Her voice was soft, but laced with anticipation.Zach’s eyes swept over her body. The curve of her neck, the flush of heat on her skin, the rise and fall of her chest. She shrugged off her blazer, her shirt hugging her tightly.He leaned
~ 130 ~
Barbara let go of Zach's shirt like it had suddenly burned her fingers, her breath uneven and chest rising slowly. Her lips were parted, but no words came out. Dumbfounded. Truly.He tilted his head, studying her with calm heat in his eyes, and asked, "Do you still not care now?""You. This... You can't just say that. Do that.""Do what?" he asked, voice low."Just kiss me and say that. You can't use charm as a weapon, Zach."His mouth curved slightly. "Why not?"She stepped back, blinking fast. "You took advantage of my vulnerability. Just now and...""No, no," he interrupted, taking a step closer and brushing a thumb across her cheek. She felt it. The slow stroke. The warmth. The trembling truth that came with his touch."You did that first. Back at your town, remember? You kissed me. You started this. And you've been flirting with me, Barbara. Don’t act like I’m the only one caught in this."Her mouth opened but nothing came out. The ache in her chest intensified. His hand didn’t m
~ 129 ~
Zach threw the shopping bag into the back seat and climbed into the car. The door shut with a thud that echoed in the quiet parking lot. Barbara was already seated beside him, arms folded and her lips pressed into a line. She didn’t even look his way.He started the engine, the low purr breaking the awkward silence. As he reached for his seatbelt, he paused, his gaze catching hers—she was frowning, tugging at her seatbelt as if it had declared war.“I can help with the seatbelt…”“No, don’t bother,” she snapped without meeting his eyes. “This stupid thing is just… stuck or something,” she mumbled, her voice low as she wrestled with the belt. “Always works when no one needs it. Why now, though? Stupid, stubborn belt.”Zach sighed and leaned toward her before she could say another word. His hands gently brushed hers away as he adjusted the belt, easing it smoothly into place and clicking it shut. His fingers lingered a second longer than necessary, the closeness turning the air between
~ 128~
Barbara stood by the mannequin stand, her fingers absently trailing over the sleeve of a gown. Her expression was puckered, brows lifted slightly in mock annoyance. She tapped her heel on the tiled floor, then folded her arms. Her eyes darted around as if genuinely scanning the boutique’s layout. But in truth, she was feigning distraction, waiting for Zach to notice her disapproval.“I swear,” she muttered under her breath, “if he left me here again like a lost puppy…”She spun slightly, pretending to look at a rack of dresses with exaggerated interest, but her heart skipped when she realized something – Zach wasn’t behind her.She blinked. “Wait… where is he?”She turned around slowly, scanning left and right, confusion rising. Her playful irritation quickly shifted to genuine concern. She stepped forward, peering past a row of mannequins.“Zach?” she called in a hushed voice.Just then, a tap landed softly on her shoulder.“Boo.”She spun so fast her parted side hair whipped the air
~ 127 ~
Barbara's fingers unclenched slowly from Zach’s sleeve, like she had just realized how tightly she had been holding on. Her gaze shifted from his face to Yvonne’s outstretched hand, and for a second, shame flickered in her eyes. Yvonne’s earlier words echoed in her mind. “He’s definitely not your man.”And she was right. That screamed she was being possessive.Barbara straightened her shoulders, the cold weight of realization settling in. She, Barbara Davis, Manager of First Star Bank, respected, calculated, poised – had just tried to drag a man away like a jealous girlfriend. It wasn’t just improper. It wasn’t her.So she let go of Zach. Before Barbara could speak again, Zach gently pulled his hand away from Yvonne as well, looking between them. “Yvonne, I… I don’t think it’s right to just drag me along. It should’ve been my decision.”Barbara glanced at him, stunned. A breath she didn’t realize she was holding escaped. He was indirectly defending her.Yvonne offered a nod. “Alrigh
~ 126 ~
Zach finally answered, his voice came swiftly. “We’re just acquaintances.”Yvonne raised a brow, clearly unconvinced. “Really?”But before she could press further, Zach closed the small distance between him and Laura, leaning in slightly. His tone dropped to a whisper only she could hear. “How did you find me here?”Laura’s lips barely moved. “I traced your location.”Zach narrowed his eyes slightly. “Traced?” he echoed, voice laced with faint irritation. “Are you keeping close tabs on me now?”Laura blinked once. “For security reasons… Master Zach.”Zach gave a soft sigh, a tired half-smile curling his lips. “Zach,” he corrected pointedly.She nodded slowly, her voice gentle. “Zach… I came because I want to discuss something important with you.”“You shouldn’t have,” he replied, his voice low. “You could’ve messaged me. I would’ve come over.”Laura’s eyes flickered. “My apologies.”Yvonne, still watching them, stepped forward with a curious tilt of her head. “Is everything alright?”
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