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

stare at Viktor. "What the hell was that all

you," he

"From what? My ex?"

doesn't move, his calm gaze meeting mine. "You're

hands up. "You're not my damn

but when the need

I'm not your

aren't okay, Cass.

and let my guard down with you, doesn't mean you own me." I'm angry at him now for using my vulnerability against

because you act tough, doesn't mean you

what are you going to do about it? You've nothing to offer me.

He stares at me.

to consider you relationship material. You were born without feelings, I swear." Something flickers through his eyes. Then they harden again and my heart goes to my throat

are on mine and my

a whole other level

did with

venet

pulls my head back, as I gasp at the hotness of that his body is pressed hard

other arm is holding me up. Just

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

should not

"I rest my case."

impossible. I have my career to focus on and I'm not about to start anything.

Gabriel. No

either

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

as a crutch. Not

sex as

problems.

and stay on track with my recovery. I want to be independent, and I know I

to Gabriel Friday night,

with him. And Viktor, well, I think he's just settled any confusion he may have had about me. The

the kitchen and everyone