The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287: Your Burden is Mine

"Yes, you’re right..." Athena conceded. "It was quite a statement. Living true to the Devil nickname. No one else will think about going to that old witch or crossing Ares again."

I released a breath. "Yes."

That was the only reason I sent those names to Ares. I counted on his effective response to that message, and it gained as I hoped. Now, there were no more leeches around him.

"I need you, Athena. For this to work, I need you."

There was still more I had to do. This wasn’t over yet, not by a long shot.

"God, when did you become so stubborn? I suppose you’ve always been, but this is directed towards me this time. It’s annoying, sexy, but annoying."

I smiled, knowing she would come around.

"Athena..." I said softly.

"I did promise I’d be by your side no matter what. Besides, you’d be lost without me, and not in a chance in hell am I gonna let that happen. I told you, I’m your bestie, your best bestie."

"Thank you, I knew I could count on you."

"Who else?" She ended the call.

I bet that was her revenge.

I giggled, running a hand through my hair. I stood there in thought for a while before I had a grip of my senses.

Knowing Ares would be finished soon, I stripped off my nightdress and stepped into the bathroom.

I drew a bath, tossing some bath bombs and other things that would make this relaxing, because that was exactly what I needed, after such a hectic day.

I dipped in, allowing the warm water to soothe my muscles, closing my eyes for a few minutes, only opening them when I felt a heavy stare.

Ares was leaning against the door frame, watching me with a hot intensity that seemed like fire was crawling through my skin.

"Sorry, honey, I couldn’t wait," I said with a sweet smile. "Will you join me?"

I sank my teeth into my bottom lip, hoping he would get to stripping and perhaps give me a little bit of show.

Ares tilted his head, appearing to be in thought. I also discerned the pressure on his shoulders, causing a constriction in my chest.

Ares came close, leaned down, hand resting at the edge of the tub while the other gripped my chin. He stroked my gently, and I could already feel him easing as if he needed the skin contact.

"I take it that your call didn’t go well..." I said softly.

"Something like that..." He frowned slightly. "But I’ll handle it."

Always carrying the weight of everything.

I guess there was no one to share them with. Ares has always had to deal with so much.

He wasn’t just the infamous CEO or the devil. He was more than that. The strongest, bravest person I have ever known.

"Do you wanna talk about it?" I asked, hoping that on his own accord, he would open up.

"You haven’t asked me about that for a while now."

"Because you didn’t want me involved."

Ares leaned closer and kissed me on the lips. "And you have been a good girl."

I licked my lips.

"You deserve a reward. How about a date? We haven’t had one for a while now."

I smiled. "You have been busy."

"I can surely make time to have dinner with my wife."

"A date is perfect then." I stand, wrapping my arms around his neck to bring his lips close in a lascivious kiss.

Ares curved his head and took me deeper, his tongue shoving into every corner of my mouth in a matter of seconds, but I redrew, my chest rising and falling heavily.

Ares began stripping, and hunger engulfed me when he kicked off his pants.

"Is there room for one more?"

"As long as you’re not shoving that cock into me."

"Too late for that."

It took a beat before I threw myself at him.

"Careful there, you’ll fall."

"You won’t let me... neither will I."

His eyes darkened at my words, for I spoke profoundly and meant every word.

Your burden is mine.

I don’t care if I have to live as the mystery Vixen for as long as possible. My utmost support and loyalty are his, and I’d be the one to break the invisible shackles holding him.

I’m gonna pull the trigger for you, honey.

"I love you," I murmured before locking our lips.

~☆~

He’s sweating already.

"I was counting on it," I said. "But I didn’t think she would be that forward." I set my glass on the table, pausing in thought. "That old shark does have wit."

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