Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

495 Broken Inside

(Cass)

He steps forward and takes my hand in his. "And I regret it every day," he says. His touch burns into me, but I know I can't be betrayed by this physical attraction again.

I pull my hand from his. "Enough. You don't get to touch me. I'm here for my family. Go back to your business. I'm not interested."

Gabriel moves into my personal space again.

Viktor moves lethally, placing himself directly between us. "She said enough," he says, his voice is cold steel.

It shouldn't, but Viktor's level of protectiveness sends a thrill down my spine. Fuck, I'm so wrong. Stop it.

Gabriel's jaw tightens, and for a moment, I think he's going to push back.

But then he steps away, his hands raised in mock surrender. "Fine. I'll back off. But only because Cass asked me too. It was wrong of me to barge in with expectations." "You're damn right it was," I say.

"I hope Winona recovers well. Perhaps you can spare me some time one evening. For me to apologize properly..."

"What part of the word no, don't you understand?" Viktor says.

"Actually, I'm free Friday night if you're still in town?" I offer. Viktor doesn't call my shots for me either.

"I can be. I'll pick you up here at eight?"

"Sounds great."

"The watchdog isn't invited," Gabriel adds as he turns to leave.

Henry begins a solid cry. "Sorry, I'll take him to the kitchen for his dinner. Welcome to join us, Viktor, Gabriel...?"

I glare at Jayden and he grins back at me.

"I'll take a raincheck." Gabriel says. "See you Friday, mi reina." And he's gone as quickly as he arrived.

"I have dinner organized thanks," Viktor says.

Henry to

"What the hell

he

"From what? My ex?"

doesn't move, his calm gaze meeting mine. "You're welcome," he says, his tone

hands up. "You're

but when the need arises, I will

need. I'm

aren't okay, Cass.

over Winona's fall and let my guard down with you, doesn't mean you own me." I'm

tough, doesn't mean you

do about it? You've nothing to offer me. Your walls aren't just high, Viktor, they're topped

He stares at me.

but I need to reel it back in. "Any woman would be out of her mind to consider you relationship material. You

lips are on mine

on a whole other level

did with Gabriel. Viktor's

venet

as I gasp at the hotness of that his body is pressed hard against mine

other arm is holding me up. Just as well because my knees are

pushes me away again like

not have

"I rest my case."

are impossible. I

Gabriel. No

either of them.

my

crutch. Not using

or sex as an outlet from

problems.

stay on track with my recovery. I

talk to Gabriel

well, I think he's just settled any confusion he may have had about me. The way he pushed me away just

kitchen and everyone