off the lights, climb into bed, and lay down resting my hands behind my head. I’m so fucking exhausted but I can’t sleep. How the fuck have I made such a mess of things? I will fix this. I have to.
Ella Knight is fucking mine .
CHAPTER FOUR
ELLA
I let the hot water fall over me as I smile to myself. I knew she would come. I knew she wouldn’t question it. After all, she has a so called ‘claim’ over him. A small giggle passes my lips before I catch it. I’m feeling giddy.
Like I’ve won something.
I know Damon thinks I’m sleeping alone tonight, but I’m not, I’m sleeping with him. He picked me over Leona tonight and she knows it. That deserves celebrating. We can have some fun. I expect retribution from Leona. I know she won’t let what happened tonight pass. She won’t accept Damon choosing me first.
I’ll be ready for her.
It’s exactly what I need her to do. She’ll be her own worst enemy by the time she’s played her hand. She won’t stop, and I’ll take Damon.
I wash myself slowly, just letting time pass, as I bask in glory. Leona will be a quick, easy take down. Then I can concentrate on working over Damon.
I climb out the shower and quickly dry off. I apply coconut baby lotion all over me, before pulling on a pair of knickers and a camisole. I decide to blow dry my hair, taking my time. I know Damon will still be awake when I get there. I saw the look on his face. He’s beginning to see Leona for who she really is.
I can’t take the grin off my face.
She’s going to lose.
I’m going to win.
Damon seriously seemed to really see Leona tonight, but I can’t help but wonder if that’s because she’s never been this bad before, or if he is just the same as her and didn’t really notice until he was the one embarrassed.
I lose the grin. The thought alone makes me rethink my decision to sleep in bed with him tonight, to let him touch me. My throat dries with doubt. Can I really do this?
I look at myself in the mirror, really look at myself. I’ve done nothing to Leona but enter Damon’s life. She needs to be taken out. Damon chose me tonight, and the game is on. I’ll take Leona out as Damon falls in love with me. I’ll make him need me, then I’ll take him down when Leona is out of the way.
I can do this.
I inhale and hold it as I gather myself. I won something tonight. I can enjoy Damon’s touch and plan my next move tomorrow. I let out a steadying sigh and leave the bedroom to cross the hall to Damon’s room.
As I open the door, the hallway light highlights Damon, who is bare chested, and lying on his back on his bed. His arms are stretched out, hands hooked behind his head, showcasing his muscles. His tanned skin bulges in the most perfect way. Not too much, just right.
My eyes skim over his defined abs, past his broad chest, and over his wide shoulders, to his face. He has a look of surprise written on his features. My body warms at just the thought of lying next to this Adonis of a man.
Damon is sexy as fuck.
When I step into the room and quietly shut the door, the room plunges into darkness. I pause a moment to allow my eyes adjust to the lack of light. When I look back towards the bed I can see Damon’s silhouette. He’s leaning up on his elbow’s looking at me.
My stomach flutters with anticipation. I crave Damon’s touch and as much as I try to deny it, I want his touch. I take a step towards the bed then pause. My heart rate spikes and nerves set in. What if he turns me down? What if he chose me but regrets it?
“Damon?” I question with a tremble in my voice. “Can I...” I pause, “Can I stay in here?” I swallow as I wait for his reply.
Damon stands in one fluid movement and crosses the floor to me. He pulls me into his arms, and buries his face in my neck. Goosebumps break out over my skin when I feel his breath against my throat.
“Beauty, you never have to ask. I want you here in my bed every night.” I sag against