Perfect Bastard (by Mary D. Sant) novel Chapter 58

ELLIE

When I arrived, I found Todd at the bar, and soon after, we took a table in the hotel restaurant. We were fricting the first bonde of wine

after finishing our meal.

The feeling was a bit strange. For seven months, the man sitting in front of me had been one of the most important people in my life. Me had shared so many intimate moments, but now we were almost like strangers again.

To my misfortune, Todd was still charming and sexy, especially when he wore a suit without a tie and his hair pulled back. But thankfully, I only needed to remind myself of how he had left me to shatter any remaining enchantment. His handsome face didn’t esase the fact that he had been dishonest and a complete asshole.

“What do you think about doing something together when you get back to New York?

Here we go. Was he not listening to me?

“You shouldn’t waste your time trying anything with me.”

“I plan to waste as much time as necessary, El.

“We’ve already had this conversation, I don’t want to go over it again.”

“I’m not expecting anything from you, I’m just asking you to let me get closer.”

“We share a wall. That’s close enough, don’t you think?”

“Very funny.”

‘Look on the bright side, I don’t hate you as much as I did a month ago.”

“Are you giving me hope?”

“Okay, I really need to be more careful with what I say to you.”

‘You can’t deny we always had a lot of fun together, El.”

‘You’re a nice guy when you’re not abandoning me.”

“Alright, no need to hit below the belt.”

It’s getting late, I should head back.”

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Todd‘ expression was we confused as mine,

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I opened what I thought was a note,

Afeet me in the suite

The words were written in cursive with blue ink. And there was more below…

I’m just making sure no one plays with my toy. Don’t be long

I closed my eyes, exhaling. Fo. It couldn’t be. He was here? Now? My eyes automatically scammed the room, searching for him. But there

was no sign of him

What the hell was his problem? Telling me he was waiting for me in a room at the same hotel where my ex was staying? Fuck! And how dare he think I’d just com o him? Treating me like I was really his toy son of a bitch:

Ellie? Are you okay? What is it? Tould asked, pulling out of

anger.

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sething really need to go

Tat for walk was to your car.”

Yurser necessary, I need to use the bathroom first. I stood up, and he did the same, towering over me. “See you in New York? Kher all it’s not like I have a choice.”

[quated that sarcastic sense of humor. He leaned in to kiss my cheek. “The truth is, I miss everything about you,” he whispered in my

Don’t push your luck, Lockhart. I tapped his shoulder as I walked past him.

See you soon, El. He called after me, and I raised my hand in the air to wave as I made my way to the restroom at the back of the

restaurant

Once inside, I let all my anger pour out, and my mind spiraled into chaos.

Ethan Morgan was completely insane. What was he thinking? That I’d just go meet him? That arrogant idiot actually thought he could treat me like his toy? That all he had to do was issue an order, and I’d obey? The bastard was a complete egomaniac.

Did he really think I was so desperate that I’d go to him and just spread my legs? Damn bastard. I wasn’t going to that fucking room, not even if I was dragged there. Bastard.

Prt on the other hand, going home wasn’t going to make my anger go away, and venting about him wasn’t going to do any good either. Morgan deserved to hear some harsh truths. So, I’d go to that damn room just to give him a piece of my mind.

I checked the restaurant, making sure Todd wasn’t around anymore before heading to the hotel reception. I approached the hostess to

find out where the suite was

After getting the information, I took the elevator to the third floor and marched down the hallway, mentally preparing a list of insuits for Mr. Morgati

Ethan Morgan is an arrogant pricke

Ethan Morgan is a presumptuous asshole.

Ethan Morgan is a full of himself bastard.

Kthan Morgan is a complete egomaniac.

Ethan Morgan is a perverted jerk.

I stopped in front of the door. Without giving myself time to think, I knocked hard, repeatedly caly stopped when he opened the door. eatching me off guard.

ting but a towel wound his waist, and his hair was wet. Had he been showering? How long had he

ver him a glare. It was hard to think about anything with him standing there almost naked, his broad chest

ning The had to be deliberate.

asked, still holding the door. Come in.”

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sex He caid leaving me stunned.

Vagues sing you off was the only way to get you here. You probably wouldn’t have come if I’d asked nicely, would you?”

we alla plan? Of course, it was. Bastard

todia completely insane!

9 ** ping impatiene, imagining you down there with that asshole. If you’d taken much longer, I would’ve come down and dragged you by hampet, How come in, while I’m still being a gentleman.

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You were ex–boyfriend is in the 166th next door/

*1 made sure of that. So, I’m guessing you don’t want to stand out here and risk him seeing you knocking on my door.”

Kastard/ 1 Missed through clenched teeth before stepping past him into the room. “What the hell is wrong with you?” I demanded, staring *t his back as he locked the door.

When he turned to face me, his eyes were dark. In one swift movement, he closed the distance between us. Tangling his fingers in my hair, he pressed my body against the wall near the door, crushing my chest against his and leaving me breathless.

Fow had a really fucking hard night…he whispered through gritted teeth, tugging my hair just enough to keep my head still. Then be existed deeply before releasing me. Giving me just a bit of space, he commanded, ‘On your knees.”

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