James checked his email. He’d got in several hours of sleep, showered and was eager to see what his estate agents had for him. They had all responded along with his lawyer. James took his time looking through the listings. The first had a nice property but it was too far out. The second email had several listings but they were either too small on bedrooms or didn’t come with enough land. He was starting to wonder if this was going to be a long wait or he’d have to go to an outside source. James frowned. He didn’t like that idea much. He opened the third email. There were four properties listed. At a quick glance he liked the look of the forth. He worked his way through each one and none were exactly what he wanted. He opened the fourth and was pleasantly surprised. It was of colonial style, old, about 4 miles away had 10 bedrooms, separate 3 bedroom servants quarters, two guest bungalows, large grounds, secure but in need of complete renovation and no pool but permission and room for one. James smiled. He liked this. He checked the asking price. His people knew he wanted all the information on how long properties had been on the markets, their history etc. He read through everything and made an offer of 15% below asking price with a bonus for the agent if they closed the deal today and dropped the keys off to him tomorrow at his rental offices, he copied in his lawyer giving power of attorney as usual. He also told them to put in for permission to do a complete refurb of the house, build a pool and pool house and several guest bungalows of 2 and 3 bedrooms for the grounds. Satisfied he’d covered everything he shut down his lap top and grinned. His people were used to working on his instruction’s alone.

  Eve finished off her eggs and bacon and grabbed for her second coffee. That was soo good. She took a large gulp of coffee, just the right strength and just the right temperature that it went down perfectly. She heard someone coming towards the kitchen and decided to ignore them. If she was quiet enough, they wouldn’t know she was here. “Hay Alice. I am in serious need of some coffee gorgeous.” There was a kissing sound and Alice giggled. “Get away with you. Coffee’s over there help yourself. Breakfast?” Clearly James was in full charm mode. Eve cringed. He was the last person she needed to see. “Some ham and eggs would be great.” Eve could hear the genuine enthusiasm in his voice. “Go sit, I’ll bring it in.” Eve cringed again, there’d be no hiding from him now. She sighed as James walked in. He stopped and looked at her. He indicated the chair. “Do you mind?” “Not at all.” She told him quietly, determined not to give him the satisfaction of a response other than polite but refused to look at him. She didn’t want to. He brought up too many mixed emotions. Already her system was jumping with pleasure at seeing him again and she needed to stamp on that now. Certain regions of her body were lighting up and sparking at just his presence and when she caught his scent, a grown nearly slipped passed her lips. She needed to stay cool. He’d fucked her and then walked out on her. “Suns still up, how’d you get to the house?” She asked staying on firmer ground. “Same as your work room and surrounding area. Canopy’s, Arturo had all the buildings linked to the house so we could get about in day light.” Eve nodded. So he did.

  Alice brought over James ham and eggs. “More coffee Eve?” Alice asked. Eve shook her head. “No thank you I’ll be off soon I need to see Celeste.” Alice gave her a smile and a nod and left. James cut into his ham and eggs. Eve lifted her coffee and drank deeply. “I realise I acted poorly last night. Forgive me?” He told her putting on the charm and another forkful into his mouth. Eve frowned at him. I don’t think so buddy. She rose from her seat with every bit of elegance her mother had instilled in her and stared down at him. “You were right when you said we are very different people James. I know exactly who I am. I will rule a house and if necessary, I will do what it takes to make that happen. It is of no importance to me, what you realise or not. We have a contract. I do not have to be with you to enforce it.” She told him with bite, then turned from his stony impression and walked away, “Thanks Alice,” she called cheerily as she walked into the sun. Let’s see him follow that.

  She had ruined his breakfast. He had no appetite following her words, he’d got up to follow her only to realise she had deliberately walked out into the sun where there were no canopies. He couldn’t follow her. His anger turned to amusement. She was gonna fight him. He grinned wider and went back to his breakfast. “Alice darling could I have some more?” He called out as he re-took his seat. Bring it on ….

  Eve made her way around the back of the buildings and came to her work room with Celeste. She felt guilty. She’d not been by since the show and tell. She watched Celeste though the window. That girl loved her work. Eve pushed open the door and strode in. “Hay girl.” She called going over to her to hug her. She stood back and looked at her friend. She had dark circles around her eyes. “You ill?” Eve asked. Celeste blushed. “Err no, a couple of late nights.” Eve raised her eyebrow and smiled, “anyone I know?” She asked letting her go and grabbing a stool to sit on. “Yeah the growler.” Eve frowned thinking who she meant then it clicked. “John?” Celeste nodded. Ok so it was John, thought Eve. “Serious?” Celeste shrugged. “He goes nuts every time I speak with someone male. It’s really annoying but kinda cute too. He says I treat him badly,” Celeste grinned at her with that ‘o yeah I’m doing it deliberately’ look. Eve rolled her eyes. “He means I don’t show him the proper respect and keep calling him on his shit.” She grinned wider. “It’s so much fun.” Eve laughed with her. “Ok well you know how intense they get. You don’t do Vamps remember? So knock it off before it gets too complicated if it’s not what you want ok.” Celeste nodded. “Yeah I know.” She looked down caste for a moment Eve thought it a good time to change gears. “So anyway, how we doing on the upgrades, I’m here to help.”

  James had caught her scent and followed it to the workroom. He spotted Eve inside with Celeste through the glass window. He watched for a while enjoying the view of her as she worked. It was clear they were engaged in something to do with one of their projects. He left them too it. He had other fish to fry.

  He’s phone rang as he headed back to his bungalow. “Good afternoon James. We have secured the property. Your lawyer has the paperwork. I’ll send the keys over to your rental offices later today, is that ok?” James smiled. “Hi Ginney, good job as always. That’s fine thank you.” He cut off the call. He’d swing by and pick up the keys on his way to the warehouse. Walking in he went straight to his lap top and fired off an email to his property company, telling them keys would be dropped off for him, it was not a rental and he’d pick them up later. Stripping off he headed for the gym. He needed a work out.

  CHAPTER FIVE

  James knocked on Arturo’s door. It was early evening and he knew he was up. “Come in.” Liv his PA was taking some documents from him and smiled over at James. “Hay Liv,” “My Lord James, always a pleasure.” She told him smiling. Suddenly he was Lord James not just James anymore. He wasn’t sure if he liked that. “That it Liv?” Arturo asked her. “Yes sir, you have several appointment’s tonight from the community. I have listed them on your schedule.” Arturo nodded to her and James watched her leave. “Sit James.” Arturo told him a little tired. “You ok?” James asked him. “There’s a lot going on right now. The community appears to have woken up and are making themselves known.” James nodded. “Anything I can do?” Arturo pierced him with his eyes, “yes stop breaking up my house and fucking about with Eve.” James blushed. “Yeah sorry, I owe you some damages.” “Yeah you do. I’ll send you the bill, now, how you fixing this?” “How bad was it?” James asked him not sure he wanted to hear the answer having seen everyone in the house the night before. Arturo smiled. “The minute you exploded up those stairs we all went out for drinks. By the time we came back it was all quiet.” James blew out a breath. Ok not so bad then. “I’ve already made arrangements on a house and some cars. I hope to take her there on the way to the warehouse tonight. Try and make peace.” Arturo smiled. “Nice, but I don’t think that is going to work.” James frowned. “Why not?” “She removed you from her team.”

  “What?” Arturo looked at him amused. “On what grounds?” “Irreconcilable differences.” “What like in a divorce?” Arturo grinned at him. “Yep.” James burst out laughing. O she was good. “Do you have the contract?” Arturo nodded. “I’ll sign now.” He told him. Arturo undid a folder and handed him the old world document. James read it. “I’d like to add something if I may?” Arturo nodded and he handed James a fountain pen. James scribbled for a time and then signed with some flourish and handed both back to Arturo. He folded the document back up and placed it back in the folder. “I’ll have Marcus come in today and sigh.” James nodded. It felt good, felt right. “Sure your ready for this?” Arturo asked him. James nodded. “All those years, I never gave it much thought until Eve. I’d buried it so deep that only in my nightmares did it surface. It kept me from living I see that. I worry that now the gates are open that I will become that which I hate most.” They sat in companionable silence for a while. “You are not alone in that battle James.”

  Eve got to the warehouse early. She headed to John’s office and found him going through some equipment orders. She knocked and didn’t wait for him to answer before going in. “Good evening John.” He looked up at her and passed her a sheet. “Your replacement for James.” Eve nodded and recognised the name. “Good. I’ll work him with the team tonight.” John stared at her. “I hear we have an alliance with your house. It’s a good move.” Eve kept her face neutral. “It’s a business arrangement John. I will still be fighting for my house.” John continued to look at her. “James know that?” Eve continued to look at him. “Not his decision.” “He’s a good male Eve. If he cares for you that could hurt him.” Eve smiled coldly at him. She understood his loyalty to his friend, she had done the same for Celeste after all. “Neither one of us is under the impression this is a love match or a bonding. He is not my mate and I am not his. I appreciate the offer Arturo has made my house and I accept my role within it. That, is all. As soon as my father is able I wish to leave for home.” John looked surprised to hear that. “You’re not staying in this country?” “No. I will lead my house from the old country where I should be.” “I see. When to you plan to leave?” “I will be speaking with my father this evening.” John just nodded. Eve turned and walked out his office. She needed some space. Too many people in her business and life. She craved for the simplicity of the old days. It’s what she knew.

  John picked up his office phone and put in a call to Arturo. Liv answered. “Is he free Liv?” “My Lord John, just one moment please.” John could hear the buttons being pressed and being placed on hold. “John,” Arturo answered. “My Lord, I fear we have an added complication, Eve has just informed me that she intends to leave for the old country as soon as possible once her father is able to go. She will be speaking with him tonight on this.” Arturo paused on the other end. “Not unexpected, thank you John.” He put down the phone.

  “Your time for fixing this just got cut short. Eve has informed John she’s leaving and with her family as soon as her father can travel.” “Not without me she’s not.” James told him. Arturo shook his head, “actually she can do just that, we only have an alliance James, there is nothing that says you have to live together, only go to their aid when needed.” James stood and snarled. “She’s running.” Arturo shrugged. “Maybe or maybe she really only wants an alliance.” “She wants me.” He raged. Arturo raised his eyebrows at James and he noticed James swallowing and trying for some calm. “Then I suggest you make dam sure she knows it. Now get out and in those immortal words, man the fuck up.” James exploded from his seat, “I’ll fucking kill her.” And stormed out Arturo’s office. Arturo smiled at the slammed door.

  James stormed into his rental company office and signed for the keys to his new house. Then headed over to the warehouse. It was still early when he pulled up. Getting out and slamming the door he headed in. Eve was in the back kitchen area alone. There were a few staff about. He raged over to her. His power out of control. It rippled across the open space and bounced off the walls, they creaked. John came out of his office feeling the power. He double checked seeing James. James held up a hand to stop him and turned to Eve. He let out every ounce of power he owned. Held nothing back from her. He saw her eyes flare with recognition and a touch of passion and …….. fear. He had more power than her. Good she needed to see it. “Get in the fucking car and don’t even speak.” He told her then turned away walking back the way he came, getting back in the car.

  Eve creamed her panties her nipples instantly hard. His display of power dominatingly sexy. Without a second thought she rose and walked towards the car. James had leaned over and opened it for her. John called out, “don’t be late back,” Eve gave him a nod and got in. James revved it up and took off. No one spoke for the ten minute drive. He slowed as he approached a small exclusive residential area and pulled into the drive. He pressed something and the gates opened. He drove in, pressed the gate button again and slowly up the drive. Eve wondered who’s house this was. It was old school. Had a feeling of home, the old country about it. The layout of the gardens formal and country style. The drive more sweeping than practical but she loved that too. James slowly pulled to a stop at the front of the large double doors in the middle of eight large windows overlooking the garden and driveway. It was British colonial and she loved it. A lot of love and attention had been put into this build. You could feel it. She got out and stared around her. It was a lovely home. James was walking to the front door and Eve wondered who lived here. She heard the rattle of keys and frowned as James opened a lock and the doors swung open.

  Eve looked around once more wondering if someone was likely to come out and throw them off the property. James came back to the front door and started stripping off his clothes. “Get your arse in here Eve or I’m going to fuck you on the lawn and give the neighbours something to remember.” He walked back into the house. Eve could feel how wet she was. She slowly walked to the doors of the house and took in the hallway. It was ornate and beautiful. Following James’ scent she walked through the house to a large reception room. He was standing naked in front of her stroking his cock. “On your knee’s, I want you tight mouth over my cock and when I’m ready your going to suck me down. Now on your knees.” Eve narrowed her eyes. “You left me this morning, feeling shameful. I don’t think so.” Eve couldn’t stop the excitement in her heart from beating. James eyes flared. “And you retaliated by taking me off your team. Now. Get. On. Your. Knees.” She started to undo her armoured top. “Did I tell you to strip. No. On your knees woman.” Letting go of the zip she walked the last couple of paces and faced him. “And if I don’t?” James reached out lightening fast and grabbed the back of her head. “Then I will make you.” Eve licked her lips and knelt before him. James took his cock and rubbed it over her face. “Smell my need for you. Feel how strong you make me.” He told her still stroking himself. She did. It was potent. Full of his power. “Now open that pretty mouth of yours and lick me.” Eve wanted it so badly, she barely held on till he gave her permission. She was in no doubt that was what it was. He was in control here.

  Eve let out her tongue and tentatively licked the end of his cock as his hand pumped it. Pre-cum on the tip tingled on her tongue. She licked around the bulbous top. Pushing her tongue into the eye of his slit looking for more. James moaned. “Open your sweet mouth beautiful, I want to feel you around me, sucking me.” Eve opened her mouth and sucked in his cock. It filled her mouth, “move back and forth and give me your hand.” He told her. Eve moved her mouth and raised her hand. James put it on the base of his cock and moved her hand in time with this own. “Take over and make me come.” He dropped his hand and fisted it into her hair. “Such a pretty mouth Eve. Just right for fucking me and only me. That mouth is all mine baby all mine.” He told her starting to rock into her mouth. Eve creamed at his dominance, he’s demand on her. She was making him this hard, she was making him want her, making him come. It felt powerful. It tasted delicious and she wanted more.

  “Yes that’s it baby, take more relax your throat and take me deeper, yes, yes that’s it, such a good girl, more take a bit more, awwah, he cried out, fuck that is sooo good.” He couldn’t stop himself rocking into her more. The more she gave the more he wanted in. Soon he was fucking her mouth with determination to finish. “I’m going to come, if you don’t want it in your mouth you need to pull off now,” he cried out trying to offer some choice. Eve shoved him deeper down her throat and he came hard. He’s legs almost giving out. He pulled away from her and his legs did give out. He crumpled on to the floor. The force of his cum overwhelming. It took him a minute to realise that Eve was stripping and crawling up his body, he cock hardened, “my turn.” She told him and he grinned laying back on the floor giving her his body. He loved this woman ……..

  Eve crawled up his body and took hold of his cock. It was already hard for her. She raised herself above him and dropped on to his cock taking him deep. “Fuck.” James called out. Eve ran her hands over his torso. Delighting in the rippled muscles. “O I intend to fuck you,” she told him rising off him and dropping back down, “but first I’m hungry,” she struck fast and bit him on the neck. Drinking him down. “So fucking beautiful Eve.” He told her and raised both arms to circle her body and hold her to him. “Take it take it all. I am a lucky male. An idiot. I will make many mistakes I’m sure but one thing I am sure of is I cannot be without you now. Don’t leave me love. I will beg if I have to but please do not leave me.”

 

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