Chapter 39. Business Trip

Avery’s POV

“Attitude?” Ethan scoffs. “You want me to be all lovey-dovey and whisper sweet nothings while thrusting into you? Don’t tell me you want love or whatever that is from me, because the moment you bring that up, I am terminating that damn contract!”

“No, I don’t want love from you, Ethan. Treat me like a person; that’s all I ask!” My voice cracks as emotions take hold of me, and tears start falling from my eyes. Feeling embarrassed about myself, I turn to look away from him, only to be pulled back into his arms.

“I am sorry about that, kitten.” I hear him whisper before he wipes my tears. I don’t answer him, only burying my face in his chest as I try to sort out my distraught emotions.

“You came to my shame.” I hear him say it with a sigh after some minutes of silence. I look up at him, obviously confused by his words. “Your shame?”

He nods. “Yes, I never wanted to remember this part of me; that’s why I had such serious security here. It