Chapter 3
RIKU
The words “good girl” have barely left my lips when someone pounds on the door. Fan-fucking-tastic.
“What?” I bark out, keeping Maryam locked in my arms.
“Boss Kenji needs you,” one of our men calls through the door.
I press my forehead against Maryam’s, taking deep breaths, trying to calm my racing heart and aching cock. She’s trembling, her lips swollen from my kisses, looking so fucking perfect I can barely stand it.
“Don’t move,” I order in a rough voice. “I’ll be right back.”
She raises an eyebrow, some of that sass returning. “What if I need to use the bathroom?”
I can’t help but grin. Even with her hair messy and her breathing uneven, she’s got attitude. My fucking girl.
“Then I’ll escort you there myself.” I brush my thumb across her plump bottom lip. “I meant what I said. You’re not leaving.”
“You’re insane,” she mutters, but there’s a smile playing at the corners of her mouth.
I steal one more quick kiss before forcing myself to step back. “Stay. Put.”
Her laughter follows me to the door. “I’m not a dog, you know!”
I look back at her, letting her see exactly how much I want her. “No, but you’re mine. Better get used to it.”
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MARYAM
The second the door closes behind him, I slump back on his desk, my whole body tingling. What just happened? One minute I’m enjoying dumplings with my friends, the next I’m making out with Riku “The Serpent” Watanabe, like my life depends on it.
And the craziest part? I want more. So much more.
I pull out my phone to find a flood of texts from Nia and Tessa.
Nia: GIRL WHERE ARE YOU??
Nia: Nvm, saw The Serpent drag you off ??
Nia: You okay???
Tessa: Holy shit, did you see how he looked at you? ??
Tessa: Ryu says he’s never seen his cousin act like this
Tessa: TEXT US BACK
I bite my lip, trying to figure out how to explain what just happened when I barely understand it myself.
Me: I’m fine. I’m in his office
Me: He’s being… protective
Nia: “Protective” ??
Nia: That’s what they all say
Nia: Right @Tessa?
Tessa: Look how that turned out for us!
Tessa: Welcome to the Watanabe wives club ??
Me: I am NOT becoming anyone’s wife!
Me: We just kissed
Their responses come instantly:
Nia: BITCH WHAT?!
Tessa: SPILL. EVERYTHING.
I’m typing out a response when the door opens and Riku strides back in, looking even more intense than before, if that’s possible. His eyes lock on mine and my fingers fumble, dropping my phone.
“Miss me?” he asks with a dangerous smile that makes my insides melt.
“Someone’s confident,” I shoot back, but my body betrays me, already leaning toward him.
Riku closes the door and moves to me, all scary power and lethal grace. He doesn’t say a word, just pulls me against his hard chest and claims my mouth again.
* * *
RIKU
The taste of her is addictive. My hands tighten on her full, round hips as I deepen the kiss, swallowing her soft moans. Nothing else matters - not the theft, not the chaos outside. Just this woman who was fucking made for me.
When I finally break our kiss, her eyes are glazed with heat. “You’re coming home with me.”
It’s not a question and we both know it.