The girls powered through their workout, giving it everything they had. They had both had a stressful week so poor Damon got to feel the brunt of their frustrations as they kicked and punched their way to mental clarity. They showered at the gym and brought a quick change of clothes to hit the town.

"Does this make me look like a badass?" Maddie tugged on her thigh high boots as she looked at herself in the mirror.

"Holy shit Maddie you look hot!" Jazmine walked over to the floor length mirror as she put on her earrings. Maddie had slicked her long hair into a high ponytail which accentuated her delicate neck, contrasting nicely with the edginess of her tight black mini dress and her thigh high boots.

“I'm not used to seeing you look so bold, I’m impressed!" Jazmine slicked on her lipstick and fluffed her thick black hair.

"Well I’m feeling pretty good after my presentation and meeting today. I not only won more business for Windsor Marketing but also got asked out on a date." She said casually as she packed up her items and slipped on her coat.

"Wait. What?!" "Please elaborate, you can’t just throw that out there and not explain"

Maddie chuckled as she headed to the door, "Come on I’ll tell you when we get to the bar."

"Goodnight Damon! Thanks for letting us keep our stuff here tonight." The girls waved goodbye and headed out to grab their cab.

Madeline was explaining the entire station to Jazmine when her phone pinged with a text from Bennet, "Hey would have appreciated a heads up that you didn’t need a ride tonight. Be safe and have fun." Maddie rolled her eyes a slipped her phone back into her purse.

"What was that about?"

"Bennet, letting me know I should have told him I didn’t need a ride tonight." Maddie responded as she took a generous gulp of her martini. "He didn’t tell me thank you for landing a massive contract for HIS company or that he was impressed with my work today and when he saw Jared Larson giving me his card he gave me a look of disgust or anger or whatever, like I was being flirty or inappropriate." She was speaking animatedly with her hands and she could feel the liquor starting to go to her head.

“And then he went on to make some rude ass comment about how Jared could help keep me company on my lonely Friday nights or something like that.”

"Well, did you ask him why or are you just assuming this stuff? Maybe that dude has a history or reputation of picking up young women or maybe he’s worried they’re trying to poach you." Maddie let the words sink in…she realized she hadn’t thought about the possibilities and instead had jumped to conclusions but his comment was still out of line.

"Shit, no I didn’t think about any of that." She pulled out her phone again and sent Bennet a quick text, “I'm sorry about that, I should have told you. Thanks again for the opportunity today." And because she was powering through her second martini of liquid courage she added a quick note to try to break the tension. “I'll be safe, but don’t wait up for me!"

It was nearing 2 AM when Maddie’s cab pulled up outside of Bennet’s building. She hadn’t intended to stay out so late, it wasn’t her style but then again she had a great time and she felt like she deserved it after today. She removed her boots in the elevator and walked quietly through the hall to her room. She hadn’t realized how hungry she was until she was changing and getting ready for bed.

After washing her face and slipped on an oversized sleep shirt—she was just going to sneak out to the kitchen for a quick snack so she wasn’t worried about her bare legs showing. The house was dark except for the glow of the city from the windows, Maddie tiptoed into the kitchen and grabbed a granola bar from the pantry. She quickly snarfed it down and opened the cabinet for a water glass. Extending her arm as far she could she stood on her tiptoes but the glasses were just out of reach.

She positioned her arms on the counter to hoist herself up when she felt strong hands on her waist, "allow me before you hurt yourself." Maddie yelped and turned around frantically.

"Jesus you scared the hell out of me!" She clutched her chest as Bennet leaned over her to grab a glass.

Bennet handed her the glass and suddenly she was very aware of how little she was wearing. She tugged at the hem of her shirt and crossed her legs nervously. "Have a good night?" He asked as he crossed his arms over his bare chest. She nodded enthusiastically as she took a large gulp of water.

Maddie stood awkwardly not knowing what to say or do, she felt like a kid in trouble with her parents. "I should probably get to bed," she said as she placed the glass in the sink. Bennet stared at her intently not saying anything in return.

She turned to walk back to her bedroom when she felt his hands on her again, this time he had grabbed her arm turning her around to face him as his other hand slipped behind her neck possessively pulling her mouth to his. He wasted no time covering her lips with his. His hand moved from her arm to her lower back as his other hand continued to grip the back of her neck. His tongue slipped past her lips and caressed her own passionately.

He backed her against the kitchen island, his hand moving from her back to under her shirt, settling on her waist. She could feel his erection pressing into her belly. Her brain couldn’t comprehend what was happening, before she recognized her own actions, her hands were on his naked chest as she leaned into his body and kiss.

Suddenly he was pulling himself away from her, breaking the kiss. "Fuck!" He muttered as he ran his hands frantically through his hair. Maddie stood breathless, clutching the edge of the island and searching Bennet’s face for answers or any inclination as to what the hell just happened.

“I'm sorry, I shouldn’t have done that." His eyes danced around the floor before he dragged them up her body to meet hers. She was breathing heavy, her full lips were parted and her eyes were hooded with desire. She nodded at him slowly as her eyes slipped from his down to his chest and chiseled abs.

“Don't look at me like that Madeline," he said tersely. He moved closer to her and slipped his hand back around her neck firmly, "when you look at me like that it makes me want to do unspeakable things to you." He whispered in her ear. “Now go to bed.” He said firmly.

She could feel her knees go weak and wetness pooling in her panties. Her breath quickened again as she reached out to touch him, but before she could, he turned and walked out of the kitchen towards his bedroom.

Maddie stood in the kitchen for a solid five minutes trying to regain stability and make any sense of what just happened. She touched her fingertips to her lips softly trying to determine if that really just happened—did Bennet Windsor really just kiss me? With tongue?!

She let out a small giggle of disbelief and then scurried back to her bedroom. She flopped on her bed and closed her eyes, letting her hands run down her body—slipping her curious fingers into her panties. She could feel her pulse quickening as she explored her wetness and stroked her womanhood. She replayed the kiss in her head, how his tongue explored her own, thrusting in and out of her mouth.

She slipped a finger inside of herself as her muscles began to tense. She gripped the sheet of her bed as an orgasm role through her body. Slowly, her breathing began to stabilize as she opened her eyes…she moaned as she rolled over in shame realizing she had just cum to thoughts of Bennet.