Now You're Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her Book 2) by Morgan Bridges

Author:Morgan Bridges [Bridges, Morgan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Building Bridges Publishing
Published: 2023-10-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Calista

Revenge is a dish best served cold. And naked.

Unless you count a pearl necklace as attire, which I don’t.

After my conversation with Hayden last night, I came to a conclusion. If he feels the need to deny me clothes, then no clothes it is.

I don’t bother retrieving my pajama set from the dryer. Instead, I parade through the house the next day as if nothing is out of the ordinary, ignoring the elegant script on my hip.

“Morning,” I say, waltzing into the kitchen with my hair down.

Hayden pauses with his coffee mug halfway to his mouth. His gaze travels the length of my body in a slow perusal that has my skin pricking. By the time he returns his focus to my face, I feel like I’ve been caressed all over. I fight back a blush.

“What’s for breakfast?” I ask.

“Pussy.”

I make a face at him, even though my insides quiver. Giving him my back—which isn’t the smartest decision when dealing with Hayden—I open the refrigerator and grab the orange juice. After retrieving a cup and pouring myself a glass, I sit across from him at the dining table.

“What’s your plan for today?” I ask.

I watch Hayden over the rim of my glass, trying to gauge his mood. He was definitely strung tight when I walked into the room, but that was expected. Now that he knows what game I’m playing, he’s leaning back in his chair, his posture relaxed. I’m not naïve enough to think he won’t try something to gain the upper hand. I just wish I knew what it was.

He blows out a breath and shakes his head, setting his coffee down. “I have a lot of case files to go through.”

“Oh, okay. I didn’t realize you were still working.”

“I have to work remotely, or I won’t have a job when I get back.”

“Right.”

A twinge of disappointment snakes through me, and I bite my lip. I don’t want to depend on him for anything, but the idea of spending day after day alone in this place makes me shudder.

“Stop biting your lip,” he says.

I obey, not wanting to provoke more than I already have.

“Wait here.”

I watch him get to his feet and leave the room, my forehead wrinkled in confusion. He returns with a large package, complete with a red bow. After setting it on the table, he pushes it toward me, his gaze earnest.

“For you.”

“Another present?” I ask. When he nods, I finger the pearls at my throat. “But you already gave me one.”

“Is there a rule about the number of gifts a man can give?”

I shake my head. “I guess not.”

“Open it, Callie.”

Hesitation rises in me, colliding with excitement. I don’t trust the motivations behind Hayden’s gifts. It’s obvious he’s trying to soothe the rift between us with material things, since he refuses to give in on the main source of contention. If I accept this, does that mean I’m telling him I agree with the way he’s handled everything?

I glance at Hayden, finding his expression even.

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