Page 20 of One Eye Open (The BlackWater)

“And the Omega Project is not as closed as you think.” Brandon replied. “We still have to track down the group behind it all.”

“Thank god that’s not down to me anymore.” She said back before taking a big swig of her wine.

“Are you staying for dinner Brandon?” Cole asked and Brandon shook his head.

“Afraid I can’t. I have a lot of catching up to do.” He said finishing his drink and then grabbing his suit jacket.

“And don’t forget the family reunion next week. I’m sure they’re all anxious for Maddie to be there.” Brandon said grinning.

“Seriously?” She muttered but Cole didn’t even react except to show Brandon out.

When he walked back in she was half pouring out another glass.

“Bad day?” He asked and she looked up at him.

“Long day.” She stated. “Embarrassing day.”

“How so?” He asked waking up to her and grabbing her waist.

“Oh I think you know.” She replied.

He grinned. “All I’ve done is stake my claim.” He said and she gasped.

“Stake your claim?” She repeated. “I am not your possession Cole Black.”

His face turned serious. “Yes you are.” He stated. “And I think it’s time I reminded you of some of the rules.”

“What rules?” She said squirming in his grasp.

“About who’s in charge for starters. I haven’t forgotten that incident in New York yet…”

“You enjoyed it Cole.” She stated.

“Maybe I did but I think it’s high time I properly punished you for it.”

“For what? For tying you up for a change?” She laughed.

“For disobedience.” He said and she shook her head. “Continued disobedience.” He added.

“It’s not disobedience when you wanted it.” She said.

“I tell you what I want Maddie. That’s how this works. And what I want right now is for you to go upstairs.”

She bit her lip, feeling herself already reacting to the thought of him, of what he was going to do to punish her this time.

“As you wish Cole.” She half murmured before walking out the room and quietly climbing the stairs.

She walked into the bedroom,pulling his jumper off and tossing it over towards the bed.

“What are you doing?” He asked and she frowned turning to face him.

“You usually want me to strip.” She replied and he tutted.

“Did I tell you to take anything off?” He asked and she shook her head.

“No. I didn’t.” He replied. She met his eyes, seeing the hardness in them and just stood there waiting for him to speak, to say anything.

“From now on you only do what I say, what I tell you. I don’t want you to think Maddie. I want you to behave.” He stated and she nodded.

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