Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 65 G 54 % The air thickened between them , the space shrinking down to almost nothing .

She steeled herself , waiting , wanting despite the pain of the past .

But just as his lips were an inch from hers , the opening of the office door cut through the moment .

Emmas eyes snapped open , and a wave of panic set in .

She twisted against him , trying to wrest herself free from his grasp .

but Alexander did not move .

His arms were unyielding , his body wall of unmovable strength .

Kevin came into the room , oblivious to any kind of tension in the air He went straight to Alexanders desk , holding a file in his hand and his eyes fixed on the floor .

As he looked up , he was taken aback at the scene before him .

The file slipped from his grasp , papers scattering across the floor I.

Im so sorry .

Kevin stammered , his voice shaky .

He dropped to his knees as he fumbled to gather the papers , his eyes darting nervously between Alexander and Emma .

Alexander didnt budge an inch , his expression was unreadable , but his grip behind Emma , on the wall , loosened by slightly Kevin scrambled to his feet , clutching the now messy stack of papers , and stammered an apology out before bolting out of the office .

The door clicked shut behind him .

Emma took advantage of that , slipping from under Alexanders arms , her cheeks crimson red with embarrassment .

She would not look at him ; her breathing was uneven as she retreated from him .

Alexander straightened , his icy demeanor returning as he watched her with an intensity that just weakened her knees .

I wont be so soft next time you call me Mr.

Black he warned , the coldness laced in his voice but with something deeper .

something unspoken .

Emma said nothing , her mind reeling from the mix of emotions running rampant within her , fear , anger , confusion , and the hardy , unwanted desire .

She turned to make her way to the door , eager to put as much distance between them as possible .

But just as her hand reached for the knob his voice stopped her in her tracks .

And as for the children .

Alexander said , cool , yet firm .

The Blackthorn Foundation will cover their treatment .

Emma froze , his voice echoing in her ears .

She turned very slowly to face him , a disbelieving look of surprise stamped on her features .

She hadnt counted on this , not after all that had taken place between them .

Thank you she whispered , her voice soft , barely hesitant .

A small , real smile tugged at the sides of her lips- one that hadnt made an appearance in a while .

Alexander said nothing , his gaze lingered on her a second before he returned to his desk .

Emma didnt wait for him to say more .

She slipped out of the office , heart pounding , emotions a chaotic whirlwind She quickened her pace as she rushed back toward Ethans room , her hands shaking with frustration and deep feelings of self loathing .

Her heart was beating violently in her chest , not ju from anger but from that bitter realization of how easily she had almost succumbed to Alexander .

After all she had promised herself , after all those nights swearing never to give him power over her again , one small move from him and she was ready to crumble .

The tears pricked in her eyes as she swung open the door to Ethans room and took refuge in her sons presence .

Sitting down beside her sons bed , the pale face and fragile form of her child broke her mind even more .

Emma dropped into the chair beside him , wiping over the spilling tears .

Never again , she had whispered , her voice shaking with the depth of her conviction .

Never again will I let him make me feel this way : Never She tightened her hold on the small hand of Ethan huddled in liers as resolution began to set inside her .

Alexander might once have had a claim over her body , but that time was long gone .

She has to keep thinking of the twins now , and every decision she had made for them .

Alexanders audacity , his smugness , the overpowering presence of him , it only made her blood boil .

Yet , what angered her most was hersell .

How could let him stir emotions she had buried so deeply ? 1/2 21.16 lue , Dec.

Chapter 63 Just as she was lost in her thoughts , a soft knock on the door interrupted the silence Emma ckly wiped away from ter eyes , composing herself , as the door creaked open .

Jaden stepped inside with a bag of food in one hand and a themes in the other .

I thought you might need this he said , with a warm smile , the sound of his voice was a welcome contra emotion churning inside her .

Emma forced a smile in return .

Thanks , Jaden You really didnt have to .

the storm of I wanted to he replied , simply , setting the bag down on the small table by the window Jaden unparked the food and handed her a plate , settling into the chair across from her .

They ate in a silence broken only by the soft rustling of paper napkins and the occasional clinking of extinguenais As they were finishing up , Jaden broke the silence .

You wont believe this Emma ! Jadens voice was laced with incredulity and excitement , his wide eyes locked on ber Emma leaned her head slightly in his direction , though her mind far from the conversation at hand .

She was still wrappe in the maelstrom of emotions that had swept through her since leaving Alexander office .

But Jadens voice pulled her back grounding her .

He had been the rock she had stood upon , comewhat may , since the day they met and if listening to him now was a means to repay even an ounce of his kindness , then she would listen to him .

Everyones losing their minds right now ! exclaimed Jaden , almost jumping with excitement .

tone of voice a little spaced out her mind was torn between him and About what ? Emma asked , her ton her head .

About the CEO of W2 Holdings ! Can you believe it ? Jadens tone was incredulous as he leaned closer Shes finally decaded to step out of the shadows and break her familys long standing anonymity rule 2/2