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.

takes Henry to the

at Viktor. "What the hell

you," he

"From what? My ex?"

his calm gaze meeting mine. "You're welcome," he says, his tone infuriatingly

throw my hands up. "You're

when the need

need. I'm not your project,

Cass. You

my guard down with you, doesn't

act tough, doesn't

to offer me. Your walls aren't just high, Viktor, they're topped with radioactive

He stares at me.

consider you relationship material. You were born without feelings, I swear." Something

lips are on

whole

did with

venet

at the hotness of that his body is pressed

up. Just as well because my knees are actually

his dominance and suddenly he pushes me away again like I'm a disease.

that should not have

"I rest my case."

of them are impossible. I have my

Gabriel. No

can't consider either of

a part of my recovery. Being able to live without using

a crutch. Not

sex as an outlet

problems.

it to myself to maintain my independence and stay on track with my recovery. I want to be independent, and I know I

to Gabriel Friday night,

may have

and