Nina's Pov
Before I knew it, I was back at work, and Kane didn’t bother hiding how pissed he was about it.
At first, he outright refused to let me leave, insisting I needed more rest. He said I didn't need to work and if I wanted anything—anything at all—he could afford it, no matter the cost. I told him I was fine, strong enough to work, but he wouldn’t listen. He was incredibly adamant and relentless in a way that made it nearly impossible to argue.
It took an eternity to leave. An eternity and a bribe—countless kisses and a quick, heated session that left me breathless and shaky. Even then, I had to be smart about it.
Afterward, I took a shower to wash off the strong scent of s*x, changed into casual clothes, and made my way to the window—one low enough to the ground that I could cl
