Page 34 of One Eye Open (The BlackWater)

“This is Cole. Cole Black.” Maddie said and Kelsey gasped. She knew that name. Everyone did. He was consistently ranked as one of the most desirable men in GQ and Kelsey mentally kicked herself for not recognising his face sooner, but then she’d been too busy ogling the man’s muscles hadn’t she? She thought.

“Are you serious? You’re fucking Cole Black?” She gasped half in shock half in approval.

“What?” Maddie replied wondering how the hell she’d figured that out.

“Cole Black? The walking James Bond?” Kelsey added.

Cole laughed at that and Maddie threw him a look.

“He’s not James Bond.” Maddie stated.

“And she’s not fucking me. We’re together.” Cole said and Maddie raised an eyebrow at him which he just ignored. When had he ever described their relationship as that? She thought. An actual relationship? Damn the man was an enigma.

“Alright, enough.” Maddie said. “How long are you planning on hiding out here?”

“Till either he forgets you exist or you do the right thing and just talk to him.” Kelsey said folding her arms and her perfect breasts balanced above them emphasising her cleavage even more.

“That is not the right thing.” Maddie stated.

“Just talk to the man.” Kelsey said and Maddie bit back the retort. He wasn’t a man, he was a monster and she’d be damned if she was going to be in the same room with him ever again.

“You know what, stay as long as you like. I’m just here to grab a few things.” Maddie said.

“Why? Where are you going?” Kelsey asked confused.

“To mine.” Cole said before Maddie could answer and Kelsey’s jaw dropped even more.

“Damn you move fast.” She replied and Cole grinned as if it was some sort of compliment.

“Urgh.” Maddie said walking away from both of them and going to grab the few things she needed before leaving Kelsey to it and hoping the girl didn’t trash her apartment the same way she usually did.

They walked down the hallway towards the lift with Cole carrying her bags like Maddie wasn’t strong enough, or capable enough to do it herself.

“Just so you know…” Cole began.

“Let me guess, she was all over you like a rash?” Maddie said.

“Not a rash, but she definitely liked what she saw.” He said and she laughed.

“Of course she did Cole. Who could resist a real life James Bond?” She teased.

He smirked, grabbing her arm and pulling her into kiss her.

“How about we get back to yours before this turns into something we shouldn’t be doing in the middle of a stairwell?” Maddie said.

“Don’t tempt me. I’d happily bend you over right now and fuck you so hard everyone in this building would hear your screams and especially your sister.” He said back.

“Cole.” Maddie gasped walking quicker so she wouldn’t be tempted to take him up on that offer.

They walked into the underground carpark and Cole walked with her over to where the Defender was parked, even though her actual space was right over the other side with his shiny Aston Martin laying claim to it.

“What are you doing?” She asked him and he laughed, dumping the bags in the back before pushing her inside and letting the back door click behind them.

“Cole seriously.” Maddie said but he was on her already and as much as she knew anyone could walk past she didn’t want him to stop either.

He undid the button on her jeans then yanked them down her.

“Cole.” Maddie said before gasping as he shoved his hand down in between her knickers.

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