Chapter 56

BELLA

I took care of my needs after they left. Though it didn't feel as good as their touch, it was enough to keep me from storming out of my office to look for them, to demand they conclude what they started. Knowing who they were, I doubt they would have done that. 

Fuming, I tidied up my office and got dressed, trying to look as presentable as I could without letting anyone who sees me know my lovers almost fucked me. 

Lovers. 

A smile graced my lower lips as I thought back to what happened minutes ago. I couldn't get rid of those words from Fred. Though they didn't profess their love to me like I would have loved, they gave me something else. 

Hope. 

I knew it would only take some time and getting to know them — this time as lovers and not a means to an end — to get them to fall for me.

Smiling, I checked my appearance with the small mirror I kept in my drawer. It was a gift from Chris, and I couldn't help but lo