The Billionaires Mistress novel Chapter 41

River’s POV

“Ethan no we can’t,” I said, looking directly ahead and he simply looked up with a smirk forming on his face.

“I was just kissing you but if you want we can always do more.“He replied in a snazzy tone and I rolled my eyes at how childish he was being.

“Are you joking?” I asked in a rhetorical manner and he shook his head.

“When do I ever joke, especially when it comes to you?“He asked in a smug tone.

This was one of the reasons I did not want him to stay over.

He always found a way to charm his way through things.

It was rather sickening and frustrating so I decided to set him straight in hope of nothing going wrong or I would just run for my life in hope of him never catching me.

“Well um, Ethan goodnight.” I made sure I had enough space to run and so I made the move but to my displeasure, he gripped my hips pinning me in place without any way to exit.

“You can’t leave now.” He demanded to create a wave with his eyebrows and I furrowed my eyebrows folding my arms.

“And why not?” I asked and he smiled mischievously.

“Because we’re not done here.” He confirmed as if I belonged to him.

I ran my fingers through my hair, I was more frustrated than before and now I was getting to be angry.

“Ahhh yes, we are.” I pulled away from his grip walking towards the door but he blocked me once again.“What do you want Ethan, whats left for you to have my pride or my dignity because those are the two you left untouched.

“River.....” He trailed off as I turned towards him.

“River what hmmmm tell me because I’m getting sick. I cried myself to sleep practically every night and not because of the darkness you showed me, Ethan. You made me hate life and question myself endlessly........“I trailed off and then wanted to continue but I could see the hurt in his eyes as he was glancing in my direction.

" I love you River, I never stopped loving you.“He said looking deep into my eyes.

I really want to try to forgive him but there’s that voice that haunts me endlessly, that keep’s telling me what if he hurts you again would you be able to take it.

" Ok we will talk when I get back Ethan. I just don’t feel the energy for a conversation like this at the moment.“I told him and his eyes showed a hint of disappointment.

“Alright, whatever you want will happen.“He smiled forcefully but I smiled genuinely.

“Im glad you understand,“I said, walking out of the room and then into mine.

I did my nightly routine than laid my head on the pillow with Ethan being my last thought.

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“Mommy, Mommy breakfast is ready.“Nate hollered down the hall and into my room.

“Im awake, I’m awake,” I explained rummaging through my closet finally deciding on a beige, sidecut, above the knee dress with a nude belt around the waist, nude heels and a nude Dolce bag.

After I got finished I was taken by endless great smells that were leading to the dining table.

On the table, there was eggs, pancakes, butter, goat cheese, tomato and potato mix, bacon, etc.

I examined the room looking for the puppy I was supposed to take to the vet but there was no sight of the poor thing.

“Where’s the puppy?” I asked Nate with one hand on my hip.

“Oh you mean Storm ah...dad took her to um... the vet early this morning.” He beamed pointing towards the kitchen.

“Of course he did,” I mumbled under my breathe.