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Chapter 24 - Apology

***********Raymond**********

Everything would be fine..

Even I do not believe that.

That man. He had the effrontery, the guts to walk in here to spill rubbish. Why is he so curious? How does it affect him? Does he really keep tabs on me like this?

I mean, I know he does. His so damn nosey but.. this is next level.

I'm proud of my baby. She handled him really well. But is she okay? I didn't even know she caught the stares he gave her.

'Who wouldn't? They were pretty intense." Ritchie said . He is practically boiling in my head. He and everyone around me want to rip that man apart but I do not want to...yet.

My dad is crazy.. bat shit crazy and with what has happened today, I think it's high time I snuff him out. The fucker is so close to his limit.

Shit.

He mentioned Rosie's name a couple of times. Why would he ask Rosie.. I tell Rosie things but not everything. I haven't told her of Anna yet.. but I planned on doing so. From the look of things I'd have to call that plan off.

He wouldn't get to me. I wouldn't let him. I'd show him that I'm not that vulnerable little boy anymore.

I've been holding her close for over five minutes now. I don't what to stop but I have to. She's been shifting on her feet for a while now. I bet the heels are doing a number to her feet at the moment.

I lifted her up in a bridal style and sat on her seat still carrying her. She wanted to get up but I didn't let her..I need her close to me. This is kinda my way of apologizing, to her and to myself.

I left her out there alone with the devil while hiding in the closet and I feel really horrible for doing that. I could have defended her or probably knocked some sense into that man's head.

But I have to admit, she dealt really well with him, even though she was meeting him for the first time. Normally anyone would shrink at the sight of him and wouldn't recover in a while, including Fernando.

But she stood up to him and put him in his fucking place. I could perceive the anger that oozed out of him and desperation. Why was he desperate? It's so confusing.

I hate my dad...so fucking much.

I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket. I moved her a little to get it out. It was Sammy. I had forgotten. I'm supposed to have a meeting with the Alphas in America today at my Palace. It's supposed to start in 8 minutes.

I looked down at my Angel to see that she was staring at her feet.

"What's the matter, Anna? Are you okay? Did he touch you?" My voice came out huskier than I expected. It turns that way after I let Ritchie out for a while. I checked her arms for injuries when she held mine.

" You can go, Raymond. You have a lot of things today and another meeting after your appointment. I'd be fine." She said giving me a small smile.

How did we get here?. From being rude to her on her first day, to avoiding her and now she's on my lap assuring me that she's going to be okay. It's pretty fast if you ask me, but I honestly do not mind. She probably likes me too .. this isn't funny at all..

"Are you sure? Look I'm really sorry for lashing out at you on your first day. I didn't mean to upset you.. I just didn't like the words you used and the way you felt. A lot of people are convinced I'm a demon not that I would argue, I can be really bad. But not in the areas you pointed out. I meant the things I said but I shouldn't have said them that way. -" I sighed

"-And my dad too.. his a stinking ass. Fucking annoying and disrespectful. We do not have the best relationship but I really want to apologize for his intrusion. His just crazy. Please" I said looking into her light green eyes that had specks of brown in it. They are so lovely and mesmerizing.

She lifted her hand to my face, cupped my chin and rubbed my chin withe the pad of her thumb. It felt so warm again my skin. She was staring at my lips. She looked up to me and looked down at my lips again. I see someone wasn't satisfied with the first round.

I took it as my cue to close the space between us, kissing her ferociously. This one wasn't as gentle as the first one. I felt my heart beat violently against my chest, wanting more and more.

I grabbed her ass and her back pulling her closer to me. There was no space between us but I wanted more.... We needed more.

She moaned into my lips as I squeezed her ass harder this time. I'm loosing my shit.

No, this isn't right

' Now look who's overthinking ' Ritchie hammered in my head pushing me to seek more closeness when my phone rang again...

" What the fuck?" I muttered against her mouth. She stiffened and jumped out of my lap and bolted to the toilet. I sighed and massaged the bridge of my nose.

Without looking at the caller ID I picked.

"This better be important."

"Uhh..yeah. Hello to you too, Raymond. Where the fuck are you? You are hosting a meeting remember?"

Shit.

"I'd be there in 5." I said hanging up . I stood up flexing my hands and legs and went to the toilet door. I tried to open it but it was locked.

"Anna?" I called but I was met with silence.

"Anna, please I'm sorry for -"

" Do not apologize, Raymond. It's not on you. I accepted it and probably initiated it. So it's cool."

She said from the other side of the door. The distance was making me uncomfortable.

"Yeah, that's what you said the last time, but now your hiding behind that door. What did I do. Please tell me. What's the matter? "

"Go for your meeting, Raymond. We can talk later when you get back."

"Are you sure, Anna? I want to see you first."

I said taking a step away from the door.

She stepped out. All her creases cleared and her face crimson red. She had wiped off the remnant of her make up but her lips still had a red tint to it.

'She looks so edible right now'

'Shut up, Ritchie' I gulped, Keeping my arousal and composure in place.

" We'd talk when I return?" I said taking a step forward. She nodded in understanding

I leaned down and kissed her fore head. I swear she got redder.

That's my Angel.

"Christian, get the chopper to the roof top now" I barked into my phone as I walked out of her office