Spending the weekend with Madeline and Edward was great, but it was good to be back home in New York. I was sitting at my desk looking over some specs with Lucas when my phone dinged with a text message from Andrew.

“Hello, gorgeous. I have a phone conference at six o’clock, so I’ll have to meet you, Lucas, and Jasper at Per Se. Philip will take you home and drive you to the restaurant. I love you. See you later.”

“Sounds good. Try not to be too late. Love you too.”

“That was Andrew. He has a phone conference later, so he’s going to meet us at the restaurant.”

“Oh, okay. You can catch a cab with me and Jasper if you’d like. I’m picking him up around six thirty.”

“Thanks, but Philip is going to take me. In fact, why don’t you and Jasper just swing by the penthouse and Philip can drive the three of us to the restaurant?”

“Sounds like a plan, Addy. I’ll give Jasper a call and let him know.” He smiled.

The three of us arrived at Per Se precisely at seven o’clock and were seated in a round booth. I pulled my phone from my purse and sent Andrew a text message.

“Just wanted to let you know we’re at the restaurant.”

“I’m just getting out of the cab.”

Within a few moments, Andrew climbed in next to me and kissed my cheek.

“Sorry I’m late,” he spoke.

“You’re not late. We just got here ourselves.” I smiled.

“Let me guess,” Lucas spoke. “Paine & Finch?”

“Yep. And what a pain he is.” Andrew chuckled.

The waitress walked over to the table and Andrew ordered us a bottle of champagne. As we were sitting there sipping it and talking, a woman who stood five feet five with long brown straight hair and blue eyes stood at the table. Instantly, I knew who she was, and an uneasiness settled inside me.

“Ellie,” Andrew spoke.

“Hi, Andrew. How are you?”

“I’m good. What are you doing here?”

“I’m meeting someone for dinner. Hello, Lucas.” She glanced over at him.

Lucas picked up his glass and took a sip of his drink.

“Hey, Ellie,” he spoke in an uncomfortable tone.

“And you are?” Her eyes diverted to me.

“Ellie, this is Addison.” He paused. “She works for me.”

She extended her hand, and with a small smile, she spoke, “It’s nice to meet you, Addison. So, this is a business dinner? Do you also work for Andrew?” She turned to Jasper.

“Nope. I’m just the boyfriend.” He smiled as he grabbed Lucas’s hand.

“Well, it was good to see you, Andrew. I should get going.”

“Enjoy your dinner, Ellie,” he spoke.

As soon as she walked away, Lucas picked up his glass.

“Damn. Talk about uncomfortable.”

****

As soon as we entered Andrew’s apartment, I went into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water from the refrigerator.

“Have I told you how sexy you look in that red dress?” he whispered in my ear from behind.

“No.” I smiled as his hands made their way up my dress and cupped my ass.

“Then I must apologize for being so rude.”

His tongue slid across my neck as the warmth of his breath spread through me like a wildfire.

“I’m afraid I can’t accept your apology just yet, Mr. London,” I spoke.

He turned me around and smashed his mouth into mine while his fingers unzipped my dress, letting it fall to the ground. With one swift grab, he ripped my panties right off me, lifted me on the counter, and spread my legs with his muscular body as he stood between them. I stared at him as he stripped out of his clothes. The look in his eyes was ravenous and I knew he was going to devour me. He placed one hand on my breast and leaned into me as I was sprawled out on the marble counter top.

“What’s it going to take for you to accept my apology?” His finger dipped inside me as he stared into my eyes.

I gasped and took my bottom lip between my teeth as his lips wrapped around my hardened nipple.

“Am I forgiven now?” he growled as his tongue slid down my torso.

“No. I’m afraid not,” I spoke with bated breath.

He stood up tall, grabbed my hips, and pulled me to the very edge of the counter, giving me that stern sexy look that always sent my body into an orgasmic state. With one hard thrust, he was inside me. I threw my head back as a moan escaped my lips. He moved in and out of me like a wild beast as he moaned with each thrust. My sounds of gratification heightened as my body flew into the depths of a beautiful and fulfilling orgasm. Andrew’s movement slowed as he pushed deep inside me and his cock exploded. He leaned over me, his lips mere inches from mine as beads of sweat fell across his forehead.

“And now?” he whispered.

A smile fell across my lips as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

“You are definitely forgiven.” I kissed him.

With a grin on his face, he lifted me from the counter and carried me into the bathroom.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

“Drawing us a bubble bath.” He smiled as he put me down.

Leaning over the tub, he started the bath while I grabbed the lavender-scented bottle and poured a capful under the streaming water. Andrew climbed in first and I followed, snuggling against his body while his arms wrapped around me.

“Why didn’t you tell Ellie that I was your girlfriend?” I asked.

“I knew you were going to ask me about that. It’s none of her business. I’m no longer in her life and she’s not in mine. Whom I date is none of her concern.”

“I understand that, but what if she sees us together?”

“Then she sees us together. I don’t care. I just want to put that part of my life and her behind me.” He kissed the top of my head. “So, no more talk about Ellie. Deal?”

“Deal.”

After our bath, we climbed into bed. Andrew did some work on his laptop while I decided to text Charlie.

“Hi, Bobby. I met Ellie today.”

“Hey, Rosebud. Where?”

“Andrew, Jasper, Lucas, and I were at Per Se and she was there. She walked up to our table.”

“What was her reaction to meeting you?”

“Andrew introduced me as someone who works for him, and since Lucas was there, she assumed it was a business meeting.”

“So Andrew didn’t want her to know the two of you are dating?”

“No. When I asked him about it, he said that it was none of her business.”

“He’s right. And frankly, I don’t feel comfortable with her knowing. I don’t trust that woman. She’s manipulative and calculating. Besides, this whole sudden change in her and signing those divorce papers out of the blue just doesn’t sit right with me. After our last conversation I gave it some thought. I don’t mean to scare you, but I want you to be extra careful where she’s concerned.”

“Who are you texting?” Andrew asked.

“Charlie. I haven’t talked to him in a couple of days.”

“Tell him I said hi.” He smiled.

“I will be. I’m not sure I trust her either. Andrew says hi.”

“Tell him I said hi. When are you coming to visit me?”

“Next month for sure. Andrew and I already talked about it.”

“Good. I miss you.”

“I miss you too, Bobby. Good night.”

“Good night, Rosebud.”

“Charlie says hi. I told him we’re coming down to Florida next month. He’s happy.”

“Good.” Andrew smiled as he shut his laptop.

I set my phone down on the nightstand and kissed his lips before snuggling against his warm body.

“I love you, Addison.”

“I love you, too, Andrew.”