34. Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Four
M arcus
I groaned and rolled over as my cell kept ringing. Who the hell was calling me so early?
I found my cell and answered without looking at it. “What the hell do you want?” It was too darn early to be civil.
“It’s Josh. It’s not like you to be late, so I was elected to check on you.”
Late? It was like a bucket of cold water was thrown over me. I sat up and stared at the clock.
Nine ? What the hell ? Had I slept through my alarm? I planned on making love to Cassie before we went into the office together.
“Sorry I yelled. I overslept. I’ll be in the office shorty.” I tossed my cell back on the nightstand and turned to Cassie. The space beside me was empty, the sheets cold. I cocked my head, listening.
Silence.
Cassie was gone.
Pain and sorrow squeezed my heart. Why had she left? Why sneak off? Hadn’t she learned yet we could get through anything together? Confusion swirled through my mind. While this had only been for the weekend, I’d expected her to stay.
Anger rushed through my veins. Why would she leave? Admittedly, the time we’d negotiated was up, but I didn’t tell her to go. I wanted her to stay. I grabbed my cell and found my alarm had been switched off.
Cassie must had turned it off, but why?
“Damn it.” I swung my legs off the bed.
After the awesome fucking time we’d had yesterday—hell, all weekend— I was sure she would’ve understood I didn’t want what we had to end. Apparently, my thinking was flawed.
She had to be at work. The second the staff meeting with Josh’s group was over, I’d find her, lock her in my office, and not let her go. At least, not until she explained herself.
I stalked to the dresser and yanked open the drawer, catching sight of the envelope bearing my name. I ripped it open and began to read.
Marcus, our weekend together was the most wonderful experience of my life and one I will never forget, but it was just for the weekend. It’s now over. It’s time for us to move on with our lives. I wish you all the best.
My temper grew until it was a living flame inside of me.
This wasn’t over. Not by a long shot. If Cassie thought I’d let her go that easily, she was mistaken.
She was mine for yesterday, today, and always, and I wouldn’t accept anything less.