Page 85 of Possession

Things have been tense for the last few days. There have been arguments and fights between the men from both sides. My father forcing us to work with the Irish has been bad for morale. I am not sure how much longer it will be before the carnage starts.

“There has to be another way.” I tell Oliver.

“I have been racking my brain. The clan is dividing. Our father is tearing us apart. We had three brawls last night alone. It was pretty close to a blood bath if it wasn’t for the capos making rounds.”

“How much damage?”

“The brawl at the bar was the worst of all three. They destroyed all the furniture and bottles were flying. Three of our soldiers are in the infirmary.”

“Fuck. I don’t know how much longer this can last. Are we any closer to learning what my father and Cillian are up to?”

“No. Everyone is keeping a tight lip. How are things with Manarch Industries? Were you able to finalize everything?”

“We are in the final stages of the IPO. The goal is to make the announce at the beginning of the year. The hotel is doing well. The acquisition for House of Beauty and the tech company is almost complete.”

“I still can’t believe you bought House of Beauty. Have you told her?”

“Not yet. I want it to be a wedding present.”

“That is quite the present. Buying Ava the most influential fashion house and magazine. How much was it again?” He asks, laughing.

“A lot.” I laugh. “But she deserves it. She is smart. I know she will take it to the next level.” There is a soft knock. I know it is Ava since I saw her coming in on the camera. “Come in, Ava.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt. Hi Oliver.”

“Hi Ava, I was just leaving.”

“You don’t have to leave. We need to leave in an hour to make it on time.” She looks at me.

“Shit, I better get going. Mom will kill me if I am late.”

“I’ll see you there.” I tell him.

“Bye, Ava.”

“Bye, Oliver.”

“Lock the door and come here.” I deepen my voice. Suddenly I am hungry for her.

“Oh no sir, I know that tone.” She giggles.

“I just want a kiss.” I tease standing.

“Nope. Your kisses tend to lead to other things and we don’t have time to spare.” She takes a few steps back. But I see the hunger in her eyes.

“Fine. Let’s take a shower.”

“That is worse. You are definitely going to make us late.” I reach her and crush her lips. She has all the intentions to object but it only lasts seconds. I don’t care if we are late. I am claiming her at this moment.

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“Come on, zip me up.” Ava calls from the bedroom as I get out of the shower.

“You are quite bossy.” I walk over and zip her dress. “You look stunning.” I kiss the back of the neck.

“You don’t think it’s too simple?”

“You could be wearing a potato sack and you would still look stunning.” I smack her ass.

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