Zephyr Chapter 9 #3
“Jeremiah knew I would refuse my share and give it to Allegra. She’s his actual granddaughter.
However, Jeremiah was stubborn. He left me half of everything: investments, the estate, his bank accounts, everything, including half of his company, Moore Enterprises.
He also requested that I either serve as its CEO or appoint someone I trusted to do so.
If I refused any of it, Allegra would lose her share, and it all would go to charity. ”
Astonishment hit me. I didn’t know the exact details, but this estate showed Jeremiah Moore had money. It meant Everlyn was a wealthy woman.
“What did Allegra say?” I asked.
“She laughed and said he knew I’d try to give it all to her. She’s happy he found a way to force me to keep it. They both knew I would never willingly lose her inheritance.”
“Have you decided whether to take over as CEO or not? If not, who will you appoint to do it? Why didn’t he ask Allegra to be CEO?”
“Jeremiah didn’t offer the job to Allegra, just left her half the company, because he knew her interests weren’t in those areas, unlike mine. She’s an interior designer. We bored her most of the time.
“As for me being the CEO, I’ve been struggling with that decision.
I love Moore Enterprises. Jeremiah built an incredible company.
It covers a variety of interests, but he was interested in renewable energy, repurposing materials, and protecting the environment, animals, and people, as I am.
Because of him and his work at Moore that I decided to become an environmental engineer.
“When I graduated, he offered me a job there, but I wanted to prove myself. I never wanted anyone to say I only had what I have due to him giving me money and a job.”
When she finished, I brought her to me. I slid her onto my lap.
“I don’t see how anyone could say it or mean it.
But I understand wanting to prove yourself, even if it’s only to yourself.
If you want my advice, if you’re struggling with the CEO decision, and it’s only because you don’t want others to see it as Jeremiah handing you all your success.
Or, if you hate the idea of quitting your current job, name your replacement.
Waiting won’t make it better. However, if you love the idea of running the company and expanding it into even more environmental work, then do it. ”
She snuggled into my chest. “You make everything seem so clear, Leif. To be honest, I would love the opportunity to run the company and expand it. I enjoy my current job, but I thought of leaving before Jeremiah died. I wanted to stretch my wings and get into more than just remediation and cleanup.”
“It sounds like you know what you want to do. Call Willis this week and tell him the news. I bet Allegra will be happy,” I said.
Suddenly, Everlyn had her arms around my neck, and she pulled my head down until our mouths met.
Fire flew throughout my body. One kiss was all it took.
As everything heated up, my cock began to swell.
The desire to strip off her clothes and feast on her body before thrusting my cock inside of her beat at me.
But I held back, only permitting myself the kiss and rubbing my hands up and down her sides and back.
A minute or two into the kiss, my woman wiggled herself until she ended up straddling my thighs. When she got there, she dropped down, landing her legging-covered pussy on top of my throbbing erection. I groaned into her mouth.
As if that weren’t enough torture for me, Everlyn rubbed her core back and forth over the lump behind my zipper.
I growled and flexed my hips, driving it deeper.
The way she moaned and shuddered, I knew I’d hit her clit.
It was only fair. After I didn’t know how many thrusts and rubs, I knew I had to stop. I yanked my mouth free of hers.
“Evie, please, we’ve got to stop,” I panted.
“Why?” she asked hoarsely.
“Because, like I told you last time by the mausoleum, if we don’t behave, I’ll strip you and myself naked and fuck you.” Politeness had no place here. I was blunt.
“Thank God, do it. But I prefer we go to my bedroom. We’ll be more comfortable and have more room. Don’t be chivalrous tonight, Leif. I want you. Please, take me to bed,” Everlyn pleaded.
I listened to the tone beneath her pleading. There was zero wavering. Staring into her eyes, I saw only hunger mixed with determination.
“Tell me exactly what you want from me,” I demanded.
Holding my stare, my woman said, rock-steady.
“I want you, Leif Halvorsen, to take me to my bedroom. Once there, I want us both naked and on that bed. You can touch and taste anywhere on my body you want, as long as I get to do the same to you. And when we can’t stand foreplay anymore, you’ll take that cock of yours and put it inside of me, then proceed to fuck me until we both come and scream our brains out as we do.
“You said you can’t get me pregnant. I’m not on birth control at the moment, but if you’re sterile, then it won’t matter. When were you last tested? I haven’t been with someone in two years, and I was tested and came back clear right after we broke up.”
“I’m free of all disease and infections,” I told her. I didn’t say that was because something about immortality protected me from catching anything. None of us ever had.
“Good, then forget about a condom. I want to feel everything.”
That’s what finally broke me and convinced me she knew what she wanted. I let out a triumphant growl and then stood, with her in my arms. She laughed.
“Point me to your room,” I said in almost unrecognizable words.
“The last door on the left down that hallway,” Everlyn said, pointing to the left. I took off almost at a trot.