The evening had settled over the city, the skyline glowing with a thousand lights, reflections dancing on the glass walls of Hunter Enterprises. Ava’s heels echoed softly on the marble floors as she walked toward the executive suite, a calm expression hiding the storm of anticipation coiling inside her. Today wasn’t just another meeting. Today was different—he had called her specifically, the urgency in his tone unmistakable.
Hunter was already there, leaning against the massive desk, arms crossed, gaze fixed on the city beyond the window. When he noticed her arrival, he didn’t move immediately.
“Close the door,” he said.
Ava obeyed.
Hunter turned, walking slowly toward her. “Ava,” he began, voice low, “the time for subtlety has passed. Today, I will claim you fully.”
Her pulse spik
