The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy was at a loss for words.

Five days of rest? Since when did missed time come with a rain check? But before she could voice her protest, he was already inside, thrusting into her with a whirlwind of urgency.

At first, he was gentle, mindful of his size, but as passion took over, his control slipped. His hands gripped her waist, causing Dorothy to wince and instinctively try to escape the discomfort, only to be relentlessly pulled back beneath him.

Exhausted to begin with, Dorothy found herself breathless and powerless under his relentless pursuit until, in a fit of frustration, she sank her teeth into the flesh of his collarbone.

The pain seemed to spur him on even more, his vigor unwaning.

After a night tangled in the sheets, Dorothy spent the better part of the following day in bed, only to be roused in the evening by a call from Karen.

croaked, her voice a raspy shadow of its usual

a good half minute before saying, "Everett really did a number on you, huh? Are you sure

to put your foot down! If this keeps up, you'll be weak as hell by the time you get back.” Dorothy massaged her temples, feeling a throbbing headache brewing. "And when you try to stop Jeffrey, does he listen?" "No, not really." Taking a deep breath, Dorothy glanced around the hospital room. Everett was nowhere in sight. "Did you call for a reason?"

seriously consider saying yes." Karen was aware of the risks of

harder for

marry him?" "Alas, I've been wrestling with it myself for days. I just can't seem to come to a decision, so I thought I'd get your take. Jeffrey's got a laundry list of flaws; he's not who I

after returning from the Lopez Corporation, he would stay home with her, watching

out for dinner or a night on the town, but he would flatly refuse, saying he needed to be with his girlfriend. There was not a hint of reluctance or embarrassment in his

struck a