Beneath Her Bastard Boss

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Blair stirred, her body heavy with sleep, warmth cocooning her from all sides. She stretched slightly, only to pause when she felt eyes on her. Slowly, she blinked her way awake, turning her head to find Roman watching her from his place beside her.

“You’re staring,” she murmured, her voice husky from sleep.

Roman’s lips curved slightly. “You’re beautiful when you sleep.”

Blair felt a flush creep up her neck as she buried her face into the pillow. “That’s unfair. I probably look a mess.” Thinking her long hair would be all over the place.

“You look like mine,” he said simply, reaching out to brush his fingers over her cheek.

She exhaled softly, leaning into his touch. “I am yours. Sir…”

His eyes darkened at her words, and for a moment, she thought he might roll over and claim her all over again. He leaned in, brushing his lips against hers in a slow, lazy kiss that sent warmth spiraling through her.

Then he groaned, pressing his forehead against hers. “Fuck. I have a meeting at nine. We need to get moving, or do you want to stay home today?”

“I’m fine working today. I’m only sore. Nothing is broken.” Blair reminded him.

Blair laughed softly when he leaned down to kiss her again, slipping out of bed before he could trap her beneath him. “If you need to get to work, stop kissing me.”

Roman smirked. “That’s impossible.”

As she stood, a small wince crossed her face. The moment she stretched, the stiffness in her body from yesterday’s events made itself known. Every muscle ached, a deep soreness settling into her limbs. She rolled her shoulders, stretching. carefully, but Roman caught the subtle tension in her movements.

His gaze sharpened as he sat up. “You’re sore.”

Blair turned toward him, lifting a brow. “I was always going to be sore after yesterday, Roman. Whether it was from the accident or what happened between us last night, my body was in for it.”

in his jaw ticked. “I should’ve been

hands on his chest. “Don’t do that. I wanted last

waist, his thumb rubbing circles against her skin. “Still, I’m taking you into the shower with me. The heat will help. I can give you

liked the sound of the back rub but arched a brow at him, anyway. “So this is for my benefit,

“It can be

pulled her toward the bathroom. The moment they stepped under the hot spray, Blair sighed in relief, the warmth working over her sore muscles. Roman stood behind

murmured against her

in response, leaning back

touch deliberate yet teasing. “And

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I don’t feel unsafe, if that’s what you’re asking. I know you have Ethan watching

tightened slightly. “We will find out, Blair. I need to know that you feel protected.

looking up at him. “I do,

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as his fingers trailed lower, his touch lingering over her hips. “Good.” He pressed a lingering kiss to her collarbone, his lips brushing over wet skin. “Because

moved over her slowly, deliberately, worshipping her without rushing. They didn’t take

while, he pulled away reluctantly. “Come on. If we stay in here much longer, I’ll be

that’s ever stopped you before. You

a towel before wrapping one around his waist. “Fair point. But this time, I have to behave.

the shower, watching him with amused affection. “We’ll see how

was sinful. “Not long

car, Blair sat quietly for a few minutes before turning to Roman. “I should call my sisters today. Let them know what happened yesterday before they hear it from someone else. If they find out I didn’t

kept his eyes on the road but nodded. “That’s smart. You don’t want them worried or caught off guard.

you get a chance this

Sutton will be furious.