Chapter 44 A Father’s Role
ZAIA. My heart is thumping as I sense him stand up. “Excuse me,” I say quietly,
about to step away and head to the bathroom, when he grabs my wrist and spins
me around and back into his arms, making me gasp.
He’s naked and I’m extremely aware of the heat from his body. The feeling of his
body against mine… every ridge and groove… and his cock, but it’s the look in
his eyes that is making me lightheaded.
“You’re just going to give me the second greatest gift that I can ever hope for and
then run away?” He asks, gripping the side of my face. Don’t…
My breath hitches and I close my eyes trying to focus. His closeness… his
touch… We already crossed a barrier today that we never should have. The very
thought of what happened makes my core clench all over again.
“I…” my voice is breathless as his finger brushes across my jaw. “Despite
everything… you deserve to meet them, and they deserve to know their father.”
I open my eyes, finding myself looking into his burning silver ones. They hold so
many emotions and are staring into mine with such intensity that I’m forced to
look away.
“Look at me, Zaia.” His voice is soft, husky, and low as he forces me to turn my
head back towards him. His nose brushes mine before he touches his forehead
to mine.
“Thank you.” He says quietly. His hand that grips my elbow, now let’s go and
wraps around my waist tightly.
I close my eyes, lowering my head so he doesn’t see what this is doing to me. He
lets go of my face, cupping the back of my head as he pulls me into his chest,
resting his head on top of mine.
It’s an intense moment, but somehow him. being naked just makes it a little
amusing and I won’t deny that I feel embarrassed.
“I know you’re happy but you’re naked,” I whisper, pulling away. Any longer in his
arms and I will want him again “Right.” He says, letting go of me as if not wanting
to upset me.
There’s an awkward silence between us before he runs his fingers through his
hair I shake my head, hiding my smile as I turn away and walk towards the
bathroom.
I feel sore. He hadn’t held back, still and I ca feel the aftermath of that sex
session. I bite my lip, my core clenching before I look over my shoulder at him.
“Good night, Sebastian… I’ll get in touch with you tomorrow,” I say, stepping into
the bathroom.
I’m about to close the door when he stops me, gripping the door and stopping me
from being able to close it. My eyes widen, and I raise an eyebrow. “Can I help
you?”
“My shirt.” He says with a cocky smirk.
“Oh…” I say looking down. He leans against the door and crosses his arms
clearly showing that he isn’t about to turn away.
How shameless.
His piercing blue eyes are on me, undressing me with them and as much as I
want to tell him to turn away… I want to tease him too. And so, I turn my back on
him, slowly slipping the shirt down from my shoulders.
I hear his heart rate quicken and I smirk as I let it drop to my wrists before I tug it
off and place one arm over my boobs; I turn and hold it out to him.
“Your shirt, Alpha,” I say flirtatiously, blinking at him. He exhales slowly,
swallowing hard as he takes it from me, and I smirk. “I think I won that round,” I
say before I push him out of the way and slam the door shirt.
I stifle a giggle, turning I lean against the door and close my eyes, placing a hand
on my chest. I know it’s complicated… but I won’t deny that tonight left me feeling
incredibly good…
“Zaia?” I look up. It’s the following day and we are sitting having breakfast. The
children have already finished and have gone to play in the other room.
Mom looks at me suspiciously from across the table. I raise an eyebrow
questioningly.
“What is it?” I ask, taking another spoonful of my cereal. “There’s something
different about you…” she muses. “Something about your face…”
Oh, a mother’s intuition at work! “There isn’t anything different. I was just trying
out some new makeup products. Perhaps it’s that.” I suggest smoothly. Hoping
that the hickeys he left on my neck are hidden…
Last night when I stepped out of the shower, he was gone. A single-wrapped
chocolate truffle is left on my pillow as a parting gift. His way of telling me to get
my energy back up… he used to always do that…
Leave me a chocolate, because he believes chocolate helps get your strength
back up…
Cute… but why was he carrying chocolate around? I’m sure he didn’t think he’d
get lucky! I smile softly and Mom frowns, leaning forward as she sips her tea.
“Zaia… you’re scaring me.” I shake my head, chuckling lightly. “I officially got the
job offer today, Mom. I’m simply happy,” I say.
It’s true, as Sebastian said, we received the official letter. Now all that is needed
is signing the deal. Something that Dad had been extremely proud to see. Mom
sighs and nods as if it all makessense now and smiles. “Ah, I see. For a moment,
I thought there was a man.”
My heart skips a beat and I laugh it off. “No Mom, there is no man,” I say, the
image of Sebastian, naked above me, as he pounded into me, clear in my
mind…
Oh Yes… please…
Urgh, focus Zaia!
I bite my lip, shaking my head when Dad’s footsteps approach, making me turn.
“Mr Harrison has requested us to join him for dinner two nights from now. This is
excellent, Zaia.” He says with a nod. “He is satisfied with
your business plan, and this will truly help the company, too.”
I smile. “I won’t let you down,” I say, wondering if this might be a good time to put
my plan into action regarding the children meeting Sebastian.
“I know you won’t. You have proved yourself time and time again.” Dad says as
he looks over at Mom, who is smiling at me with adoration.
“What? I raised her well. You should be thanking me!” she says when she
realizes that he is watching her. He cocks a brow but says nothing, and I can’t
help but smile.
“There is something I need your help with,” I say quietly. Dad raises an eyebrow
just as the children drop something from the living room area before they burst
into giggles.
“What is it?” he says, looking back at me.
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You may not agree. And it may not
be easy for me either… but I think the
children deserve to know their
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“What is this? You saw him at yesterday and now do you feel like you owe him?
Did he approach you?” Dad asks coldly. I frown and shake my head.
“No, he didn’t.” I lie, “But I know how it feels. coming from a broken family. I know
how it feels not being allowed to spend time with you. I don’t want my children to
be deprived of something they have every right to have.
He slams his fist on the table, making the dishes clatter violently as Mom frowns.
“Zaia, I don’t think it’s necessary. They are only three years old,” she says the
only topic she and Dad see eye to eye…
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They are three, yes. Yet they are
intelligent and ask questions. Every
time I introduce them to someone
new, I see the questioning look in
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“That man hurt you, betrayed you and-” Dad begins.
“And did you not do the same to Mom?” I cut in His eyes widen slightly before he
looks away in anger, and I sigh, looking down.
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Look. It doesn’t mean you are an
inadequate father. A husband can
cheat… a mate can betray you… but a
father will still love their children… I
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don’t want my children to be deprived
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