Well This Sucks - CoraLee June Page 0,86

queen.”

Graham cackled. “You’re so sure, huh? You have fewer supporters than you think, your majesty.”

They stared at one another for a long moment. It was Diego who spoke first. “You better go talk to Claire before I do,” Diego commanded. I felt his power echo through the room. “Walk home, Graham. The forty blocks will help clear your mind.” Graham reluctantly nodded his head and ran out of the room. When the door shut behind Graham, I looked back to Diego and Rocky, who were having a silent conversation with their eyes.

“What happened?” I asked, completely confused.

“At least he’s freaked out about missing court,” Rocky offered, making them both laugh.

“I don’t get the joke,” I said once their chuckles dissolved to silence.

“The royal court meets with the council members twice a year. It helps to balance out the power of the ruling king. It’s very important for all council members to attend—missing one for any reason could result in dismissal.”

“Okay, so why are the two of you over there cackling?”

“Because that particular meeting is next month, and Graham is going to be pissed when he figures it out.”

I wanted to be amused, I really did, but I was still hung up on the fact that Graham showed up to my work. Today was supposed to be normal. And what was with that threatening pissing match between him and Diego. “Why is he obsessed with me?”

“Graham doesn’t like anything or anyone that will make me more powerful than him.” Diego looked at Rocky and nodded, excusing my bodyguard from the conference room. When the door closed, Diego continued. “I know it’s frustrating, but Graham sees you as a threat.”

Diego wrapped his arms around me, and I melted into them. The hug was everything I needed. “Thank you for coming to save the day.”

“I think maybe we need to increase your security.” I scowled at that, and Diego continued. “I’m sorry that he ruined your pitch. I know you have been working hard on it.”

I pulled away and shrugged before grabbing a pair of black handcuffs on top of the table. “It was a really epic pitch,” I said with a sigh.

“How about you deliver it to me, huh?” Diego unbuttoned his jacket and sat down in one of the chairs.

“Really?” I asked with a smirk.

“Really.”

I smiled for a moment before taking the time to appreciate the look of him in the conference room. His suit was tight and pitch black. His hair was slicked back. The slight dusting of facial hair on his jaw looked so scruffy and inviting. I wondered how it would feel against my breasts.

“Well,” I began with a cough. Diego smirked, probably picking up on my naughty thoughts. “I seem to remember you bursting in right as I was finishing up with the Black Veil. I was about to move on, but I think I better use these.” I twirled the handcuffs around my finger for emphasis. “To make sure you stay put.” I snapped one of the fuzzy black handcuff rings around his wrist and the other to his chair, leaving one of his hands free.

“Nice and secure,” I said, bending over to kiss him.

“Are you sure about this?” Diego asked. I traced my tongue along his bottom lip until he parted for me. Diego slid his free hand up my body to cup my breast. He ran his thumb over my nipple, and it hardened at his touch. I flicked my tongue over his fangs and withdrew from him.

“Sure about what?” I teased and walked back to the table. He groaned his displeasure at me leaving him. I picked up the nipple clamps from the table, dangling them off my fingers for Diego to see. I had never used them before, and this set looked more like a torture device than one for pleasure. Aria said she came three times while testing it.

I slid my pink suit jacket off and let it fall to the floor. Then, I slowly unbuttoned my blouse, watching Diego’s steely eyes burn with anticipation as my fingers worked to reveal my white lace bra underneath. After undoing the last button, I let my blouse join my jacket on the floor, and I climbed onto Diego’s lap, straddling him. He wasted no time unhooking the flimsy lace and exposing my breasts. He brought his free hand back to my nipple and took the other one into his mouth, teasing it with his tongue.

I tossed my head back and moaned in pleasure.