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  “For God’s sake, Ava” Mason groaned and I continued applying my lipstick.

  “Neo will be with me all day and I promise I won’t leave the office unless with him and Nate” I defended but he huffed and then stood up on the bed.

  Regarding him, I frowned at him through the mirror and he grinned lazily at me as my eyes skimmed his hot body; from his magnificent chest, over his powerful abs, along his man trail and straight to his large impressive rock hard length. I closed my eyes against the temptation as he took his erection in his hand and started working himself.

  “Are you sure I can’t tempt you to stay home, Baby?” he smirked and I cleared my throat and resolutely moved my eyes away from his show.

  Within seconds they were back on him, the lure and enticement pulling me to him. “You want it inside you Ava, filling you, stretching you wide?”

  I let out a soft breath as he held my eyes in the mirror and then they fell down to his motions, his hand sliding up and down his glorious cock.

  I licked across my lips, tasting his saltiness in my mind. “You want to wrap those sweet pink lips around me, tasting me all of me, my cum dribbling down your chin and onto your hard pink nipples?”

  I swallowed heavily and watched in awe as his hand slid down, back up and gave a slight twist at the tip.

  “Remember how it feels Ava, pummelling into your wet pussy, driving into you, my teeth sinking into your soft flesh.” I groaned and my mouth dried at the image of his words as he stepped off the bed and came to stand behind me.

  “You want me, Baby” he said, a statement rather than a question.

  “Yes” I whispered as his mouth wrapped around the skin on my neck, his tongue darting out and tasting me.

  “Where do you want me, baby?” he asked, his voice low and husky. “In my mouth” I breathed “I want your cum in my mouth.”

  He groaned in my ear and spun me round on the stool. “You want me to fuck your hot mouth? You want my cock sliding between your lips?”

  I was panting now, needing him so much. “Yes” I told him as I licked my lips. He smiled lasciviously at me as he swiped the pre-cum off his tip with his thumb and wiped it across my bottom lip. My tongue darted out and lapped it up as I closed my eyes to the flavour of him. “Good?” he whispered in my ear and I moaned in affirmation.

  His mouth crashed over mine as his hand gripped my hair, his tongue plundered my mouth as he pulled me closer to him. “Stay home with me and you can have it baby, you can have it everywhere… in your mouth, over your tits, in that hot little pussy and in your tight ass” he growled against my mouth.

  Oh how very crafty! I gazed up at him. “Fuck my mouth” I demanded and I saw the flash of victory in his eyes.

  “On your knees, baby” he demanded and I grinned and slid down in front of him. “Put your hands behind your back.” He was biting his bottom lip and I knew he was close as he tilted my head back with a finger. “You want it all, Ava?” he asked and I smirked.

  “Oh yes!” I hissed.

  As he placed the tip of his penis against my mouth, I darted out my tongue to catch a quick taste, flicking it over him slowly.

  He groaned and fisted my hair. “No hands” I shook my head at him and he raised his eyebrows but smiled as he placed them behind him and nudged into my mouth.

  I smiled coyly as I swirled my tongue around him, positioning him into me as I licked his shaft triggering a low groan from his throat as I slipped my mouth over him, right to the end then loosened my throat and plunged down as far as I could go.

  “Fuck, yeah, suck me Ava” he snarled and I sucked him hard, working my way up and down him. I felt him swell inside me, a sign that he was close and I stood up, cleared my throat and patted his backside.

  “Save it for me” I winked as his jaw dropped “Sorry, baby, gotta go to work.”

  He glowered at me but I clicked my tongue. “As much as I would love to feel your hard cock thrashing into me, driving us both wild as my pussy grips you tight and drains every single drop of your hot cum while I slam back against you, driving you crazy as we fuck like animals” I whispered in his ear and he whimpered, “We’ll just have to take a rain check.”

  I planted a chaste kiss on his lips and he groaned, a long drawn out painful groan. “You could see to it yourself but it’s not quite the same is it” I smirked as I shut the bedroom door behind me and went in search of my beautiful peanuts.

  “Hey, Sweetheart” Greg kissed the top of my head as he entered the kitchen and Mason eyed him. He rolled his eyes and shook his head as he helped himself to coffee.

  I zoomed another aeroplane full of slop into Katie’s mouth while she continued to ignore me and stare at her Daddy, who was blowing her lots of kisses while he fed her brother. “You are such a Daddy’s girl” I pouted to her and she giggled as Mason poked his tongue out at her.

  “What’s not to love, baby?” he smirked and I blew a kiss to George who was considerately giving me his full attention

  “And I attract all the men, Don’t I Georgie.” I scrunched my nose at him.

  “Well that’s because you’re one hot Mama” Mason winked.

  Greg seated himself at the table and tipped his head to me. “How you doing?” he asked with concern and I shrugged.

  “I dunno… shit, angry, guilty, sad… the lists endless” I told him and he nodded sombrely.

  “Listen, we’re all going up to the cabin this weekend to celebrate my birthday, why don’t you come with us, it’ll do you good to get a break.”

  I sighed and raised my brows at him, “Greg, I have the babies now. I can’t just up and go” I said disappointedly.

  I loved Greg’s cabin in Scotland; it was quiet, peaceful and had stunning views and it was exactly what I needed right now.

  “Kerrie will have them” Mason said as he raised an eyebrow at me, “Come on baby, it’ll be fun” he urged and I pursed my lips.

  “Well, I suppose if it’s okay with Kerrie” I agreed and both men beamed at me.

  “Good Girl” Greg said as he stood and kissed my head again before planting one on Katie and George. Mason looked at him expectantly, “Fuck that!” Greg laughed and turned to leave. “We’ll see you up there then, Friday night” he winked and left.

  I carried on feeding Katie and then stole a quick glance at a quiet Mason. He was staring at me intensely, his eyes dark and hooded as I cocked my head at him in query. “I was just thinking how utterly beautiful you are” he said softly and I let out a small sigh.

  “And me, you” I whispered as I stood and cupped his face.

  I gazed at him for a while, studying his beautiful face and as I leaned down to kiss him, George blew a raspberry.

  I rested my forehead on his and sighed heavily then turned my head to George, “How appropriate Georgie, sloppy wet kisses.” I sucked and blew on his neck and he rewarded me with one of his fantastic chuckles and Katie started bouncing about in her chair for the same.

  “Arghhhh I’ll never get to work with you monsters” I groaned playfully and was grateful as Mason scooped her up. “I’ll take them in baby, you set off” he said as he nuzzled Katie.

  “You sure?” I asked as I gathered up my things.

  “Yeah, go on” he picked George up and brought them both to me for a kiss.

  “Will you sort the weekend out with Kerrie?” I asked and he nodded.

  “Yeah, I’m glad we’re going” he smiled tenderly and palmed my cheek.

  “Me too” I nodded.

  “I’m gonna fuck you senseless all weekend woman” he growled and I scurried out of the house before he started trying to pin me down in front of the children.

  “You animal” I snarled mischievously and winked as I shut the door behind me.

  Neo drove me in to work and he was quieter than his usual self and my heart broke for him, the loss of his friend had hit him hard.

  “I’m sorry, Neo” I said quietly into the silence of the car.

/>   He slipped his hand over mine. “No Ava, it’s not your fault. We all knew the risks of the job when we took it on” he sighed heavily.

  “It still doesn’t help though, Neo. If it weren’t for me he’d still be here.”

  I turned to gaze out of the window, avoiding his face. “Ava, you can’t think like that. Do you blame Mason even though if it wasn’t for him you wouldn’t have met Dane, or do you blame George because if it wasn’t for him you wouldn’t have met Mason or do you blame Katie because it was the events from that night that led you to meet George or do you even blame your parents for dying then you wouldn’t have met Katie? The list is endless Ava and in the end, it all hangs on the person that actually killed Frank… not you!”

  He was furious with me and I nodded slowly, understanding his words, the truth and honesty of them.

  We pulled into the car park and Neo exited the car and did a swift scan of our surroundings, coming round and opening my door when he deemed it safe.

  Silently, we both made our way up to the 50th floor and I sombrely made coffee for us all, knowing my first task of the day was to face Nate after yesterday’s episode with Kade and taking a deep breath, I opened his office door. “Fuck, sorry” I swiftly turned, my eyes burning against the image of Liv bent over Nate’s desk, his arse pumping away at her.

  I groaned and climbed into my desk chair, leaning my elbows on the desk and burying my face in my hands. Neo smirked at me when I looked up, his eyes flashing with humour and a sparkle that had been missing since yesterday. “That’s bloody twice now” I shook my head in despair as the image of them in William’s club sprang forward.

  Neo sucked on his lips but couldn’t hold back the laughter. “Shush” I giggled, “I know he’s one of my best friends but he’s also my boss and I should have fucking knocked… and he should’ve locked the bloody door!”

  I swiftly switched on my PC as his door opened. Braving it out I looked up straight into Liv’s eyes, a twinkle shone in them and she winked at me as she made her way to the elevator with a chuckle.

  “Ava!” Nate boomed and I cringed.

  “Oops” Neo chuckled and I glared at him. “Revenge is sweet” he smirked and I knew he was referring to the time when we made him think we were having a threesome in Nate’s office.

  I sighed, pushed my chair back and this time I knocked before I entered. I walked in timidly, hiding my face behind my hair. “I’m so sorry” I whispered and I heard his sigh.

  “Sit down Ava” he grumbled.

  Shit! This didn’t sound good.

  “How are you? I heard about what happened and I’ve had the buildings security raised” he asked and I just shrugged.

  “Thanks” I said quietly.

  “Jesus, Ava” he breathed quite angrily as he came round the desk to me and squatted in front of me. He palmed my cheek and sighed heavily. “Talk to me sweetheart. I wanna help” he said softly and I shrugged again.

  “What’s to say? Nothing will bring Frank back, nothing will help get Mason clean, nothing will take away my nightmares of Dane and that damn fucking room” I sobbed, everything finally bursting free.

  “Oh, sweetheart” he pulled me off the chair and huddled me up, both of us embracing on the carpet. This is what I needed, a friend, an ear and a good hug.

  ***

  “I’m afraid we have another business lunch today” Nate informed me when we were sat on his couch synchronizing our diaries and some documents.

  I nodded as I stood and helped myself to his coffee machine. “It’s with Gary Thornton again” he raised his eyebrows and smirked when I groaned.

  “Well this should be fun” I said as I handed him his coffee.

  He pursed his lips as his phone beeped and he read a text, frowning severely and I noticed his eyes darken. “Everything okay?” I asked as I cocked my head.

  “Mmmm” he seemed angry about something and I took it as my cue to leave but as I put my hand on the door handle he shouted me back.

  “Ava, if Eleanor St Clair comes in, do not let her in my office” he told me sharply and I frowned.

  “Can I use force?” I wiggled my eyebrows at him and his face transformed in to a lovely smile.

  “Please do, lots of it.”

  I laughed and shook my head as I went back to my desk and laughed to myself as I found Neo asleep on the reception couch

  “Some bodyguard you are!” I laughed quietly as I switched the phone to ‘light up only’ mode to kill the ring tone; he’d obviously had a bad night’s sleep with everything that had happened last night and I set to work quietly.

  After about an hour I looked up as I heard someone approach and I stared straight into Eleanor St Clair’s flinty eyes. Smiling falsely, I stood up to greet her. No way was she getting a head start this time.

  “Can I help you Miss St Clair?” I asked politely. He eyes swept over me and I could see the coldness in her eyes.

  Why did men go for these kind of women; hard, cold and callous? I knew she was an ex-lover of Nate’s and I couldn’t help comparing her to Rebecca. I couldn’t find much that wasn’t similar about these women and I wondered if I should swap their numbers between them, they’d get on brilliantly; two evil bitches together.

  She tipped her head to me, “Yes, I’d like to see Nate.”

  ‘No please?’ I felt like saying but I doubted she’d ever used the word in her whole life.

  “I’m sorry but Mr Carter is busy today” I informed her and her lip curled at me and she took a step towards me in a challenge and I smiled inwardly.

  Bring it on Bitch!!

  Her eyes narrowed on me as I took a step towards her. “I said Mr Carter is busy and hasn’t time for any new appointments today” I said more firmly.

  “Oh he’ll see me” she said with a sneer and I scrunched up my nose at her.

  “Oh, he won’t see you” I retorted and the sneer fell as she narrowed her eyes on me.

  She took two large strides across the room towards Nate’s office and I grabbed her wrist as she went to pass me. “I’m sorry, but as I’ve already told you, you won’t be seeing Mr Carter today.” She pulled her wrist but I didn’t let go.

  “Let go of me” she spat and I raised my eyebrows at her.

  “If you turn around and leave then I will let go of you, but if you continue to be awkward I will have no choice but to call security and have you removed from the building” I said and then cringed as I saw Liv strolling down the corridor towards us.

  I noticed her step falter as she spotted Eleanor and her shoulders heaved. I trained my eyes on her and she caught my expression and her lips curved wickedly. I suppressed my own grin as she approached us.

  “Good morning Ava, I’ll go in, he’s just rang and said he needs me bent over his desk” she laughed as she walked straight past us and completely ignored Eleanor as she entered his room and I heard the lock click behind her.

  I smirked slyly at Eleanor. “Well he’s definitely busy now” I mocked. She snatched her hand back, gave his office door one quick glance as we heard giggles coming from his office and then she turned and stormed out.

  “Goodbye Miss St Clair” I shouted at her swiftly retreating back.

  ***

  Nate and I were sat chatting in ‘La Roche’ waiting for Gary Thornton when my hairs suddenly stood on end at a familiar screeching laugh. “Oh Fuck!” I grated through clenched teeth.

  Nate turned in his chair to inspect the horrific sound and swiftly turned back round. “Yep” he sighed and I groaned.

  “Could this day get any fucking worse?” I asked, more to myself than Nate.

  “Yep” Nate retorted as I frowned at him and his eyes shifted to me, “she’s coming over.”

  Nate suddenly shot from his chair at Gary’s arrival and I groaned inwardly, could Gary have chosen a worse time to join us? He grinned at us both as he raised my hand to his mouth and kissed my knuckles

  “How lovely to see you again, Miss Stone” he beamed, hi
s face full of humour and I knew he was recalling our last lunch.

  I tipped my head to him and scrunched my nose in a grimace. I leaned in to his ear while he still grasped my hand “I apologise for our last lunch, Gary.”

  He frowned and shook his head. “No need, Miss Stone” he said with a twinkle in his eye.

  I nodded and clicked my tongue as I saw Rebecca in my peripheral vision. “I also apologise for this lunch” I grimaced apologetically and he gave me a quizzical look.

  Holding up a finger to him, I took a deep breath before I spun round to Rebecca. “Fuck off” I spat, wasting no time to show her my disgust and hatred.

  I caught the flash in her eyes before I saw the evil curl of her lips and I knew exactly what was coming but I spoilt her fun.

  “I know you fucked him and now I want you to fuck off before I rip every single strand of your false hair out of your head and feed each one personally through each of your veins” I hissed.

  She took a step backwards and I saw the fear flick through her eyes. “Oh I would definitely fear me, Rebecca” I snarled in her ear as I leaned in close to her, “I’m giving you one more chance to keep your claws off Mason before I make you regret it, and don’t think I won’t follow through Rebecca because I will, and I will enjoy every fucking moment I tear you apart.”

  I grabbed the top of her arm in a tight grip and she flinched in pain, her teeth sunk into her bottom lip. “He’s mine” I growled and her eyes shot to mine.

  “Oh yeah, I’m just as fucking possessive as he is and I have the same reactions as he does to someone else touching what’s his… understand?” she glared at me for a moment and then sighed, gave me a nod and turned on her heel.