Chapter 19 19 Chapter 19 Sweet Surrender Morris's POV Monica accepted the bag from me with confusion written across her face. Taking advantage of her momentary bewilderment, I scooped up some cake with my fork and guided it toward her mouth. She instinctively accepted it, her lips closing around the fork as I grinned triumphantly. I helped myself to a bite while watching her chew slowly, her eyes fixed on me. She reached into the bag, pulled out the box, and set it on her lap. When she opened it, her expression transformed into pure shock as she stared at the barely-there lingerie inside. I was thoroughly enjoying myself. Before she could speak, I slipped another piece of cake between her lips, effectively silencing any protest. Her eyes widened even further. This game was exhilarating. I devoured another bite of cake, then nearly choked when Monica stood up, positioned herself directly in front of me on the coffee table, and began sliding the panties up her legs. Was this woman actually putting them on right here, right now? This situation was rapidly spiraling out of my control. With deliberate, tantalizing movements, she rose to her feet, lifted her dress to her waist, and finished pulling on the lacy underwear. I could feel myself hardening instantly the third time today, and we were far from finished. When she attempted to lower her dress, looking quite pleased with herself, I stopped her. - "That's not very polite, Miss Monica. I gave you a gift don't I deserve to see how it looks? Or at least know if you like it? E She exhaled sharply, daggers shooting from her eyes. "Of course, boss," she replied with honeyed venom. She began turning slowly, giving me a complete view that threatened to stop my heart. Her movements became more provocative with cach rotation, practically brushing against me. When she completed her circle and faced me again, she asked in a voice dripping with seduction: "What's your verdict, Mr. Lorenzo?" Control abandoned me. I set aside the cake and pulled her onto my lap. Caught off guard, she landed with her legs splayed around my hips, fitting perfectly against my arousal. Heat coursed through me as I shifted beneath her, causing her to shiver in response. "Monica, what am I going to do with you?" I whispered, bringing my face to her chest and running my nose across her hardened nipple through the fabric. Her arousal was as unmistakable as mine. I gently nipped at her nipple through the dress, extracting a soft moan from her lips. The sound 19 Chapter 19 - Sweet Surrender was intoxicating. I rocked against her and repeated the action on her other breast. She trembled and moaned again, her body responding involuntarily. This woman was my undoing - provocative, sensual, and irresistible. She demolished my self-restraint like no one before. With her still wrapped around me, I leaned back into the couch while nd my grina her waist. I slid my hand beneath the new underwear, exploring her slick folds before sliding a finger inside. I needed confirmation that I affected her as deeply as she affected me. Finding her wet, hot, and tight, I couldn't suppress my own groan. I withdrew my hand and brought my finger to my mouth, tasting her. "Mmm, Monica, you put chocolate cake to shame." Her eyes widened in shock. I pulled her against my chest and captured her mouth in a hungry kiss. When she responded in kind, something primal awakened in me. I sucked on her tongue. and gently bit her lower lip before resuming our passionate kiss. The longer we kissed, the more firmly I pressed her against my hips, creating friction between us, I was approaching the edge, and judging by her reactions, so was she. Breathless, I broke the kiss and reached for the cake, I began feeding her again, alternating between placing bites in her mouth and taking some myself. Our gazes remained locked in an intimate dance. The simple act felt more erotic than anything I'd experienced before. We were connected on a level beyond the physical. After finishing the cake, I noticed chocolate lingering on her lips. I leaned forward and slowly licked it away, cleaning her swollen mouth before placing a gentle kiss at the corner. She was completely surrendered to the moment. But I needed to maintain some semblance of control. I helped her to her feet, carefully smoothed her dress down, and whispered against her ear: "You taste infinitely better than any dessert." 1 I stepped back with a satisfied smile and returned to my desk, certain that I'd left Miss Provocative both confused and wanting. Darren was right about things being inevitable between us, but I wouldn't give her release until she begged for it - and so far, she hadn't begged for anything. "Miss Monica, please share our notes with Jason and arrange a confidential meeting for us, Jason, Darren, and Paula. Emphasize that it's strictly confidential. That will be all." I sat down, watching her storm out and slam the door behind her. I'd won this round, but my victory came with consequences - namely, the uncomfortable tightness in my pants that required immediate attention. I hadn't needed to take matters into my own hands this frequently since adolescence. Thirty minutes later, Darren settled into the chair across from me. "What did you do to Monica? When I walked by, she was practically assaulting the filing cabinet." 19 Chapter 19 - Sweet Surrender I chuckled at his observation. "She probably wishes it was my head instead, Darren." After explaining what happened, Darren's expression turned to disbelief. "Morris, that's extreme even by my standards! You were downright diabolical. But I'm warning you as a friend the fury in that woman's eyes suggests she won't let this slide." "I know, Darren. That's why my strategy involves hiding in my office for the rest of the day, keeping as much distance between us as possible." 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