Elise Collins P.O.V

Suddenly I felt him being lifted away from me and I saw him getting thrown to the floor. I quickly re-arranged my panties and dress trying to calm myself. Zachary stood there, in sweat pants and a t-shirt. He leaned over Marc and punched him a few times in the face breaking his nose. Marc was taken by surprise, he wasn't fast enough to counter-attack Zachary.

I ran to them and stopped Zachary "Please stop, he's not worth it" I managed to say between sobs.

Zachary pulled away and called the police. He still didn't look at me. He kept his gaze on a half passed-out Marc. He looked so angry with a killer look in his eyes that I cornered away from the both of them until the police got there.

It didn't take them long, they were on patrol. After they were done questioning me, they dragged Marc out of my apartment. I looked at the door not feeling safe at all and broke down crying again. It had been so long since I cried that much.

I felt strong arms wrap around me and pulling me to a very toned and hard chest. I looked up to see Zachary looking softly at me.

"It's okay, I'm here. You're safe now" he whispered placing a kiss on my forehead. He waited until I calmed down a little before speaking again. "I'm taking you to my house, and don't even try to object. I need to know you're safe."

Zachary Walton's P.O.V

"You can use this bedroom" I informed her placing her suitcase on the floor near the door. "I'll be in my room if you need anything, and there's an in-suite bathroom if you'd like to take a shower." I looked at her for a few seconds before heading to the door "have a good night Miss Collins".

I closed the door behind me and went to the bar to fix myself a drink. I was trying hard not to show her how angry I was. That bastard almost raped my girl as if it was the most normal thing to do.

My girl, my mind lingered on those words as soon as I thought them. Never in my life have I called any girl as mine. And now here I was calling my two years assistant my girl. I was still furious with her for walking out on me that day, and most of all for slapping me. I just asked her a simple question and she refused to answer me.

Why wouldn't she tell me how she knew him? What was she hiding? As mad as I was at her, the second I saw her message flash up on my screen I couldn't just stay there doing nothing. I rushed out of bed putting on the first thing I found laying around in my room and quickly made my way to her house. I was worried I wouldn't get there in time but lucky for her I did.

Grrr, I could kill the bastard for just scaring her. I took a sip on my drink and left it at the bar making my way to my bedroom. I had to get some sleep if I wanted to make it in time tomorrow for my meeting. Washing up my face and brushing my teeth, all I could think about was how would I be able to sleep while having the mesmerizing Elise in the room across from mine. I let out a heavy sigh as I slipped under the covers and turned off the lights.

An hour later I was listening to the rain and thunder unable to sleep as I kept turning in bed. I was about to sit up when I heard my door open and froze.

"Zachary?" Elise whispered from the door. I pretended to still be asleep.

I heard her coming further into my bedroom and felt her looming over me making sure I was asleep. She stood there until there was a rumble of loud thunder and she shrieked getting in bed with me snuggling to my bare back as she hid her face in the nape of my neck. I had to hold in a groan as I turned around to face her.

"Elise? What are you doing here?"

She looked up at me with the most beautiful brown eyes I've ever seen. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

"I'm scared of storms," she said so low that I barely heard her. I wrapped my arms around her bringing her closer to me.

"Don't worry we're safe from the storm here." I kissed her forehead gently. As I pulled away a bit to take a look at her I saw her gazing at my lips and that was it for me.

I leaned in capturing her lips in mine, kissing her hungrily and desperately. I needed to feel her closer. I tightened my grip around her when she responded to the kiss with the same fervor. I pressed my chest to hers more if that was even possible. Grabbing her by the waist I ground a little against her body and I felt my member twitch in my boxer. I breathlessly pulled away getting lost in her eyes. I wanted to apologize but I wasn't sorry at all. Instead, I pecked her nose and offered her a smile "sleep well, Elise".

She was still out of breath, but managed to answer me "Have a good night Mr. Walton".

I smirked and closed my eyes, how could she still call me Mr. Walton after such a heated kiss? I just wanted to hear my name coming from those lips. I liked it when she called me by my name.As soon as I heard her steady breathing, and knowing she fell asleep in my arms, I drifted to sleep as well feeling complete and content.

Elise Collins P.O.V

I stretched in my huge bed feeling well-rested and relaxed. I could feel the sun rays kissing my showing skin and I smiled at the warmth. With my eyes still closed I reached for my phone to check what time it was but didn't find it. I opened my eyes slowly and looked around me assessing my entourage. My eyes shot open wide and I sat up briskly.

"Shit!" I whispered remembering the events of last night. Damn that storm. It had to be storming last night, didn't it! How would I embarrass myself if it not?

"Ugh, I can't believe it!" I got out of bed and walked out of his room going to the guest bedroom he let me stay in. once inside I let out a sigh of relief as I leaned down on the door and slid down sitting on the cold hardwood floor. His condo was huge, but still well decorated. He had good tastes regarding colors and furniture. Or maybe he just hired a designer who did everything without even consulting him. I noticed my phone vibrating on the bed and jumped to take it. I had a few texts from Aria thanking me for last night and all that, but I also had received a couple from Zachary.

My heart literally smiled as I saw his name. He sounded commanding even in his messages. I rolled my eyes at the thought.

ZW: Good morning. Make yourself at home.

ZW: There is breakfast ready in the kitchen. Eat.

I shook my head huffing out at his controlling manners.

EC: good morning to you too Mr. Walton. Thank you for everything.

ZW: It's Zachary. No problem.

I didn't know what to say back so I just locked my phone setting it back on the bed when it vibrated again. I frowned picking it up and seeing his name again.

ZW: I had the housemaid get you chocolates and other sweet things along with a few books to keep you company.

I raised both eyebrows, that was very thoughtful. I was in awe at how kind he still was to me after what happened. My cheeks flamed as I remembered the kiss we shared last night. And the way I fell asleep in his arms. I shook my head "No, I can't stay here any longer"

EC: thank you, sir. I'll be out of your house before you're back. I don't want to be a burden. Thank you again.

I pressed send and immediately regretted it wishing I could just delete the message. I waited a few minutes but had no replies. I decided to take a quick shower before having breakfast. I'd look for a hotel after I eat. I walked out of the bathroom and put on denim shorts with a light blue t-shirt and converse of the same color. I looked at my damp hair and decided to put it in a messy bun again.

My stomach grumbled and I made my way to the kitchen to get some food in my system. I stopped in my tracks as I saw Zachary sitting on a barstool and glaring at me. Oh uh! Was he angry about my message? But he shouldn't be. I was bound to leave anyway.

"Good morning Mr. Walton"

"You haven't eaten yet."

I raised an eyebrow at him but sat across from him "I just finished my shower and packing back what I had unpacked last night. I'll eat now."

"Did you have breakfast?"

"I'm not hungry," he said studying my face for a few seconds before getting up and making us both coffee.

"You're not leaving."

"Excuse me?"

"I said ..."

I interrupted him "I know what you said but why? I'll stay in a hotel until I redo my house."

"you're not redoing your house. There's a moving team packing all your things as we speak. You're not setting foot in that apartment again. My real estate agent is already looking out for a good house that would suit you."

I was looking at him surprise clear on my face.

"I told her to choose a neighborhood with security patrols. I want you safe at all times."

"Why would you do that for me? I could have done all that" I wasn't used to people doing things for me. It was always the other way round.

"Because you're my girlfriend Elise. I want you safe".

"Fake," I murmured avoiding his burning gaze.

"What did you say?"

"I said, fake girlfriend. Plus, I quit, remember? That includes being your 'pretend girlfriend'."

He suddenly stood up making his way towards me. My reflexes were to get up as well taking a step back, but that didn't work in my favor. He trapped me against the wall glaring at me while I worriedly bit down on my lower lip. Here he was again. Tall hot angry bastard.

"So you think I'm a hot bastard?" he said smirking down at me.

"Shit did I say that aloud?"

"You did yes," he said getting dangerously close to my face and memories from last night came back rushing at me.

I gulped looking up into his dark green eyes. "Zachary..." I whispered pleading with my eyes not to move any closer.

"I love it when you say my name. It comes out so sexy. You need to know you cannot quit. You cannot leave me."

"But I did," I said in almost a whisper.

He groaned pressing himself against my body kissing me savagely with his tongue probing my lower lip asking for entrance. Which I denied at first, but as soon as he had my legs wrapped around his waist, I couldn't do anything else but wrap my arms around his neck and granting his skilled tongue access to my mouth.

The kiss was full of longing and passion coming from both of us. I could feel he was kissing me out of anger and I found myself enjoying it. It was better than having him yell at me or be mean. I got lost in the kiss and didn't realize we were now on the couch with him on top of me until he started grinding his hardness against my core. I let out a moan feeling on fire. I had never felt that way, not even with Andy. The attraction I felt for my boss was beyond imagination. Here, I admitted it. I liked him more than I should.

He was kissing down my neck burning my skin with pleasure when his phone started ringing. He ignored it the first time. When it rang again he groaned taking it out of his inside suit jacket's pocket and looked at the screen frowning. I couldn't help but glance at the caller ID and my eyes widened as I saw the name.

Veronica.

I was so stupid to think for one second he could like me as much as I liked him. I must be his new plaything. I pushed him off me and only then realized he had undone my short's buttons. I buttoned up and cleared my throat before going back to the guestroom and closing the door behind me locking it. I needed to calm down my hormones before coming face to face with him again.

Damn you, Elise. Damn your foolishness.

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