Dread creeps up my spine. I can’t have her ruining the meeting with my grandfather. If Killian can secure a deal, then we can expand the company. He may not be as fluent in Japanese as I am, but he’s well versed in the language of money and business.
“That would not be wise.”
Ravyn looks delirious. Her hands ball into fists as she clenches her teeth. The whites of her eyes are showing.
My grandfather cannot see her like this.
She steps closer, gazing intently into my eyes. “You will take me to him.”
I keep my calm as she tries to challenge me. She fails miserably, but I won’t deny that I find her attempts precious.
I fold my arms, trying to come up with some kind of compromise. “One hour. I will take you to him in one hour. Killian’s meeting should be finished by then.”
She scoffs. “Who’s his meeting with? The Pope?”
I arch a brow. “No. My grandfather.”
Ravyn falls silent, and shame colors her cheeks. She grabs her stomach, taking several deep breaths. It looks as if her cramps are starting again.
“Do you think you can hold on for that long?”
She bites her lip, and I ignore her teeth as they puncture her plump skin.
“Yes. Do... do you think you could run me a cold bath? It… helps...”
It’s a strange request, but anything I can do to make her happy. There’s no denying the sharp spike of her perfume or the sticky sheen of her face.
“I can make you a bath.”
She nods, leaning her head against the wall as her heat wreaks havoc on her beautiful body.
If only I could take her pain away.
I lift her in my arms, trying to keep her distracted as I talk to her. By the time I have a bath going, she rips her clothes off and dips right into the cold water. I decide to leave.
What else am I supposed to do?
Before I exit the bathroom, she grabs my hand. I turn to meet her bright hazel. She has covered her body in bubbles, and I’m grateful that I don’t have to gaze upon her naked skin.
I definitely wouldn’t be able to resist then.
“Thank you, Hiroshi...”
Despite the crappy morning I've had, a smile stretches my lips. Well, at least I could bring her some comfort.
“I’ll just be outside. You be careful in here now."
Ravyn nods, then vanishes beneath the bubbles. I didn’t make the water too cold. Just cool enough to ease the pain. It’s the best I could do for her.
Chapter 21
Ravyn
Ipressmycheekto the window of the car as Hiroshi drives me to the office, and the cool glass feels so good on my skin.
The cold bath could only do so much to cool down the effects of my raging heat. I just didn’t have the heart to tell Hiroshi.
He is nothing at all like the others, and I would even go as far as to say that he was sweet.