𝐼 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝐴𝑛𝑦𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 [𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈]

chapter fourteen

"what?! How do you even do that?" He yelled so loud it was hard not to shush him but I didn't, instead I laughed as well, harder than I ever have. It was quiet and I'm guessing the waiter left because he didn't come back...but I didn't mind.

"No okay so....she gave me the cup and instead of drinking it I just..I was so drunk I threw it at her" he explains and I laugh even harder, trying to hold it in but I couldn't. It felt so good to just laugh and let go, feels like I hadn't done that in a while.

He contains himself and checks the time.

"Oh shit...we gotta go home" he laughs and I check the time to realize it's one in the morning.

"Geeze....how could you? Encouraging me to stay out late? What kind of a boss are you?" I scowl and he lifts up his hands in surrender.

"Hey hey you agreed to come!".

And I laugh because yeah....I did.

By the time he drops me off at home I was in good spirits, I had a good time and it's good to know who my boss is and who I work with. Stepping inside I realize the house is dark, no lights or lamps...strangely enough.

"Alejandro?" I call out and a light flickers on, Alejandro on the couch sitting in front of the door waiting...and watching me.

"Nice of you to come home" he smiles and the energy has shifted so much I feel tense already, like im in trouble. His eyes are dark and stormy and I hadn't known what to do in this moment but stand and stare.

"I told you where I was what do you mean?" I find my words as I take a breath and lock the door behind me, turning back towards him.

"I know...but you didn't let me know when you'd be back...so I'm just a little confused".

"I've been texting you at work, asking for you to check in. You haven't been. You've been at work longer than usual and you know what I've been doing? Trusting you...why? Because I know you're working..that's what I've been doing. What have you been doing?" I ask him, and the moment he stands he's shifted completely.

"I didn't ask about me..I'll always work longer shifts it's what happens at work. And if I don't text at work it's probably because we aren't allowed to be on our phones. And I didn't say I shouldn't trust you..I do. Should I be worried about it?" He speaks in such a demanding tone I shake my head, not sure to be turned on or scared of his shift in tone.

"No. I was...out with Austin. He wanted to go out and get food and I hadn't eaten all day so I said sure..we went.."

As I trail off he's stepped in front of me, his eyes never leaving mine.

"I see....like you said I shouldn't be worried right?" He spoke and I nod.

"Good ..then I'm not. Now get some sleep in sure you are very tired baby" he demanded and I couldn't help but feel a chill over my spine. I wasn't tired but I wanted to know what was up with him, he had never gotten this hostile before especially not with me.

"Alejandro...what's going on?" I ask and he groans, irritation behind his voice. He had never gotten so... uptight?

"Nothing just...please get some rest" he spoke, slightly shoving me back.

I had felt a courage rise beneath me, suddenly confident with myself.

"No. You can talk to me..can't you?" I asked him and his hands grip my wrists as he holds me in place, his eyes glaring into mine.

"Don't push it Anna seriously okay? Im trying to be patient with you because I love you...okay?" He huffs and his breath is raggedy as he runs his fingers through his tangled hair.

The words leave my mouth before I could object.

"Prove it".

His eyes blare into mine and his breath catches, taking a second to collect himself.

"You know I love you...you just want me to show you? Is that it?" He steps closer, his demanding tone pushing me back against the wall, beneath him completely. It was tense and exotic and electric between us and I wanted more than anything for something to happen... especially now.

"What if...I can't control myself?" He purred against my neck, pinning me back completely under his mercy. This side of him was different, completely taken me back. I had never liked it more than anything but a part of me was cautious, felt as if he couldn't hold back in certain situations like he should.

"I don't care.... I'm completely at your mercy" I lean up and his hands find their way around my waist, digging deeply against my skin. The fabric of the clothes wasn't nearly enough to keep me from gasping, the pain sharp enough to leave a mark.

"Anna...you are mine you know that right? Only mine? You belong to me...I can't lose you" he muttered, biting my neck gently. I was so lost in the moment I simply nodded, wanting to feel him already.

Hes not satisfied, instead he picks me up in one swift motion, carrying me up the steps, his breath ragged. I don't say anything until we reach the bedroom, him setting me down on the bed straight in the middle.

"Up" he gestures and I move all the way up, my head against the headboard. I didn't know what was going on but I felt a thrill and feverish feeling rush over me.

He makes his way into the closet and pulls out a tiny box that has been stuffed into the corners.

"I got this for our anniversary..I had alot planned for you" he chuckled as he opened the box, throwing off the lid. Inside was a pair of thick grey cuffs.

Everything seemed to blur as I blink, confused and yet entranced.

"What...." I choke and he smirks, pulling them out.

"Tonight you belong to me....and I won't let you forget it".