Chapter 16

MADDIE

We had s3x the whole night. My legs are sore, and I had a hard time peeing. My insides are swelling because he didn't stop taking me over and over again. Despite my discomfort, I pushed myself up and went to the bathroom. He was still sleeping on the bed.

I was careful not to make a sound. I don't think I'd be able to face him after the passionate night we spent together. This was completely different from the quickie we had in my car the first time we met.

He was an animal in bed. He was so good that I had no idea when my 0rgasm started or ended. All I can remember is that it was the most pleasurable s3x I ever had in my entire life. Though I had nothing to compare it with, I don't think I'd be able to experience that kind of pleasure with any other man.

I took a shower quickly, trying to make the least sound I could. I wanted to visit my father in the hospital to see how the surgery went. I didn't want to disturb him, so I planned to go on my own.

I don't have spare clothes, so I had to wear the one I wore last night. But I wasn't comfortable wearing the same pants, so I decided not to wear any. I'll just try to drop by my apartment to grab some clothes.

Once I'm done, I walk out of the bathroom and carefully pick up my purse. I took one last glance at Hades, who was peacefully sleeping on the bed. He looks different when he was sleeping compare to when he's awake. When he's awake, his face screams ruthlessness and dominance. It was the complete opposite of how he looks right now. He seemed peaceful, satiated, and innocent.

I moved my hand to caress his face, but I immediately stopped myself from doing so. I shouldn't have feelings for him. We're only in this situation because of one contract. I can't let myself fall for him.

I withdrew my hand and quickly walked towards the door. I gently opened the door and tried not to make any noise as I closed it. I breathe out a sigh of relief once I successfully get out of the room without waking him up. As soon as I stepped outside his room, I smelled the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Someone probably came to prepare it.

I head towards the door. But the moment I stepped outside the door, I saw there were a few men in suits waiting outside. I was startled when one of them approached me.

"Where are you going, Miss?" he asked.

"I need to see my father. Why do you care?" I snapped at him. I was about to walk past him when he grabbed my arm and pulled me back inside. "Hey! Let me go! What the hell are you doing?" I struggle to remove his hand from my arm.

"I'm sorry, miss. But we can't let you leave unless we check, Mr. Grant," he explained.

"What? Do you think I would kill him?" I scoffed. 

"I'd like to apologize, miss. But we're not used to women sneaking out of Mr. Grant's suite. It's usually the other way around. So, please excuse us if we would like to be sure that Mr. Grant is unharmed before we let you go," he explained.

So, the women he brought here usually stay until they are kicked out? Well, I wouldn't blame them if they suspected that I did something to harm him. I just want to leave in peace, but this is the price I have to pay for sleeping with the wealthiest man in New York.

The man who pulled me back inside the room went to check on Hades inside the adjacent room. He stayed there for a few minutes. But he didn't come out alone. I was surprised when I saw Hades walk out of the room wearing a robe. He has puffy eyes and tousled hair, which clearly indicate that he just woke up. He was smirking at me as if he were caught doing something naughty. 

"You can leave now," he ordered. 

I growled, "Finally!" I uttered before I stood on the couch. But I hadn't taken a few steps when I heard his deep baritone voice again.

"Not you," he said. After that, the rest of the men in suits walked out of the room.

I turned to him abruptly with a furrow in my brow, looking at him in confusion. I watched him as he made his way to the corner where there's freshly brewed coffee sitting there. 

"Coffee?" he offered.

"No, thanks." I declined. My heart was racing as I waited for him to say another word. But he remained silent as he poured himself a cup of coffee.

"So, you're trying to sneak out?" He asked with a playful smile on his lips before taking a sip from the cup.

"I wasn't sneaking," I firmly denied. "I just didn't want to wake you up," I explained. 

He cocked his head on the side as if he were checking whether I was telling the truth or not. I scowled at him to ease my discomfort from his intense gaze.

"If you have nothing to say, can I go now?" I asked.

"Where are you going?" 

"To visit my father. I wanted to check how his surgery went," I replied.

"The doctor says the surgery went well. He's already in the recovery room. They will allow visitors late this evening," he said.

I was surprised that he knew all about that when I was the first one to wake up. Did he get all of that information while I was sleeping?

"How did you know?" I asked, my voice trembling.

"The hospital called me this morning," he replied immediately.

"T-Thank you," I stuttered. I didn't know exactly what to say. This man has been surprising me since the day we met.

"You're welcome," he said. "I'd like to apologize for my men's attitude earlier. Please understand that they were just doing their job."

"It's fine. It turns out they're not used to seeing women sneaking out of your suite," I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.

"So, you really were sneaking," he remarked, his tone teasing as if he had caught me in a lie.

I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came out. I hated to admit it, but I was indeed sneaking out.

"I wasn't, okay!" I blew a loud breath in annoyance, hiding my embarrassment.

He just smiled before he placed his cup on the table. My heart started pounding when I noticed him slowly making his way towards me. I gulped as I acted as if I wasn't affected by his domineering presence. 

I gasped for air when he started lowering his face toward me. I pushed my head back, maintaining our distance, but I failed as the backrest of the couch was preventing me from doing so. I swallowed hard when I found our faces only inches apart.

"Don't pout. It looks like you're inviting me to kiss you," he teased while our lips gently brushing against each other.

"I do not!" I firmly denied it.

He clearly enjoys teasing me, as he burst into laughter when he saw me blushing in embarrassment. I was relieved when he finally stepped back and put some distance between us, allowing me to claim my own space. 

I hissed at him as he continued to laugh. "Glad I could entertain you this morning," I said sarcastically.

He then leaned closer to me until our faces were inches apart once again. "Sure, you did. And I'm looking forward to more mornings with you, wife," he said before finally claiming my lips, which eventually became an intense, passionate kiss.

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