Page 32 of Bossed Around By the Bratva

“I’m a busy man, Zhen,” he mumbled. His voice was thick with amusement. “But I’m never too busy for you!”

I rolled my eyes at him. But my pulse betrayed me as it quickened. I’ve come to know him this way. Possessive, playful, and constantly pushing boundaries. Not that I minded. I liked his way.

Tugging my wrist free, I straightened myself, forcing a professional expression. “You have a meeting in twenty minutes,” I said.

He leaned back in his chair as he replied. “And?”

“And,” I said, stepping in behind him. “You need to focus.”

Resting my hands on the back of his chair, I leaned down, speaking close to his ear. “Behave, and maybe I’ll reward you later.”

Before I could move, he had swung around. He curled his fingers around my hips. His grip was once again firm. The smirk playing on his lips was downright dangerous. “You’re playing a risky game,” he said under his breath. “A promise is a promise and must be fulfilled.”

“Am I?” I asked, raising my brows.

His hands slid up my sides and over the silk of my blouse. He squeezed my breast just enough to make my breath catch. Before he could continue, there was a knock on the outer door.

I stepped back just in time as my office door opened. I held my face composed. Akim merely sighed. He rubbed his jaw as if debating whether to ignore the guard.

Waving at the guard, I motioned for him to come in. I grabbed a file off Akim’s desk and pretended to be reading it.

Akim barely acknowledged him. His attention was still half-focused on me. I kept my posture professional, flipping through the file. But I could feel his eyes burning my skin.

“Yes, what is it?” I asked, realizing Akim wouldn’t answer.

“The new CCTV system is up and functioning,” he said, grinning at me.

“Thank you,” I replied, waving him away.

The man nodded and left. I barely got a moment to react before Akim was on top of me. He stood behind me, his hands sliding down my back to my waist. I could feel him pressing against me. “I don’t like it when other men look at you,” he murmured. His lips grazed my ear.

I smiled, shaking my head as I replied. “He wasn’t looking at me.”

He hummed unconvinced before whispering in my ear. “You wouldn’t know, would you?” His fingers tightened slightly on my hips, grounding me. “Too busy pretending not to be affected by me.”

I turned in his arms. Tilting my head up to meet his gaze, I spoke softly. “Who said I’m pretending?”

A shadow of something dark flickered in his eyes as he leaned in. His lips brushed mine in a slow, teasing kiss. It’s brief, barely enough. But I knew what he was doing. He was punishing me for playing with him earlier.

“Zhen,” he uttered, pulling back just an inch. Resting his forehead against mine, I felt his fingers digging into my waist. “You drive me insane, you know that?”

“I grinned as I slid my hands up his chest. “Good,” I said. “Someone has to keep you on your toes.”

He groaned, dropping his hands to his sides. He inhaled deeply again, calming himself. His lips grazed my skin. Not quite a kiss, just a whisper of warmth. “If we weren’t in the office right now,” he breathed out.

There was a second knock at the door. Lifting his head, he glanced over my shoulder. Akim swore under his breath.

Laughing lightly, I stepped out of his grasp before he could pull me back. “Duty calls,” I teased.

Akim exhaled sharply. He was clenching his jaw as he watched me pulling my clothing straight. “Tonight,” he whispered, his voice filled with promise of pleasure. “No distraction, no interruptions. Just you and me.”

I nodded, biting my lower lip to prevent my smile from stretching across my face. “Looking forward to it, boss,” I huffed.

As I moved towards the door, I felt his gaze following me. Just before I stepped out, I heard him speaking. “You’re mine, beautiful. Don’t forget it.”

I glanced over my shoulder, meeting his intense stare. “Never,” I replied, smiling. With that, I stepped out of his office with a bounce. I was already counting down the hours, minutes, and seconds.

I had barely organized the new clients when he came out. Stopping next to my desk, he spoke softly. “I have to leave, but I’ll see you tonight.”

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