Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 56

“The contract is on the table. Sign it in the morning,” his voice, hot with a hint of urgency, whispered close enough for his breath to graze her forehead.

Natalie tensed her body, snapping her eyes open.

He leaned in, his lips grazing the exposed collarbone peeking out from her pajama top.

Her shoulders and neck were places she dreaded his touch the most, betraying her with a shiver as his lips met her skin. Instinctively, she bit down on her lower lip.

His hand found her ear, forcing her to turn and face him.

Clenching her teeth, Natalie braced herself against his advance. In the moment before their lips could touch, she found her voice. “Brian, what do you think Davis and the rest would say if they knew?”

Brian paused, their eyes locked in a silent confrontation.

courage to continue. “I’ve said before that I’ll find a way to pay you

relationship, but she was adamant about not

the Howard family, but we can’t let her mistakes dictate our future and continue the destruction. Even if I ended up with a man less of a catch than Shawn, at least he’d offer me the dignity of a wife. At least with him, I’d be in an equal.

had. After Audrey’s scandal, the

ill will towards them, guilt weighed heavy on her heart, especially whenever

point where being together is

Natalie, I’ve told you before, you owe me your life. You’ll never be able to repay that debt! And if I find out Gavin has been here

discovered Gavin had been here. boldly stepping

a hint of worry creasing her brow at the mention of Gavin.

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Natalie, grabbed the blanket from the bed, and

watched him leave. After a moment, she turned over and pulled

sleep eluded her, her eyes shut against the darkness,