3 ~ Shadows and Secrets.

KING’s POV

The drive to the downtown office was tense, black SUV tailing me the whole way.

Paranoia?

Or his guys watching my every move?

Either way, it thrilled me, my dick twitching at the thought of being under his surveillance.

The building loomed modern and sleek, security nodding me through.

My desk sat outside his corner office, phone already lighting up with calls.

I handled them smoothly—scheduling meetings, fielding threats disguised as inquiries— but my focus splintered every time his door cracked open.

He had emerged in a fresh suit, barking orders, but his eyes always found mine, lingering on my lips, and my...