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.”

jaw ticked. “I should’ve been

“Don’t do that. I wanted last night just as much as

you into the shower with me. The heat will

a brow at him, anyway. “So this is for my benefit,

returned. “It

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

murmured against her

leaning back

deliberate yet teasing. “And how are you feeling? About

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

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

in his arms, looking up at him. “I do,

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her hips. “Good.” He pressed a lingering kiss to her collarbone, his lips brushing over wet skin. “Because I’m never letting you

Blair shivered, though it had nothing to do with the temperature of the water. Roman’s hands moved over her slowly, deliberately, worshipping her without rushing. They didn’t take things further, but the heat simmering between them promised that they would have no trouble making up for it

“Come on. If we stay in here much longer, I’ll

“Like that’s ever stopped you before.

chuckled, handing her a towel before wrapping one around his waist. “Fair point.

stepped out of the shower, watching him with amused affection. “We’ll see how long that

smirk was sinful.

call my sisters today. Let them know what happened yesterday before they hear

but nodded. “That’s smart. You don’t want them

get a chance this

sighed. “Keira is going to freak out. Sutton will be furious. I didn’t tell