Fine as Wine

Silent Predators

Ambrose's POV

I just woke up and the first thing I saw was V's curly hair laying next to me. She looked so beautiful in her sleep. She's exactly what I wanted to see every time I woke up, in my bed every morning. I remembered her facial expression when the lift to my penthouse opened. She was so amazed by the decor and the view. It was a sight for sore eyes.

I'm becoming addicted to her as days go on and I don't think I care. I've never felt this way in a long time.

"Stop being creepy Ambrose", she said with her eyes still closed. Busted! I pulled her to my side and kissed her forehead. "Good morning", I whispered in her ear. "Good morning. Am I late for the sunrise?", she asked making me look outside the window. "Yes V, if you had told me before, I would have woken you up", I said while giving her a few random pecks. She seemed to enjoy them. "That's ok. There's always a next time", she said then snuggled into me. I fell asleep again right after she did.

"Ambrose", I heard a whisper in her ear. "Mmnh", i replied not wanting to open my eyes. "I need you", she whispered seductively and that changed my mind from feeling sleepy in a flip. She chuckled and avoided my eyes. 

"What do you need me for kitten?", I asked pretending not to understand. This was new and I liked it. Her lust was on full display, there was no way I was going to pass on the opportunity. She swallowed hard and ran her hand through my tattoos.

"I want you to make love to me", she finally confessed with her eyes looking everywhere but at me. It made me smile. I pulled her in a kiss and gave her exactly what she wanted.

I opened my eyes and looked at the table clock and it was almost 1 pm. I smiled at myself. I can't believe we didn't even think of eating. I slipped out of bed and went to the kitchen to make some food. We did have a party to go to in the evening and there was no way I was going to give Atticus something to torture me with.

It felt good to see my old friend again. I really wanted to catch up with him on a lot of things considering he was the best man at my wedding.

"I was looking for you", Victoria said from the kitchen entrance making me turn to see her wrapped in a sheet. A sexy present waiting to be opened. The sheet made her curves more visible. She was a walking masterpiece.

"We overslept so I figured I should make some afternoon tea. I must warn you, it's a heavy afternoon tea", I said making her eyes land on the kitchen table. When she saw the strips of grilled ribeye steak and some bread her eyes got filled with excitement and I knew I did good. "Come, let's eat then get ready for Atticus' event", i said making her walk in slowly. Instead of going for the food, she approached me and looked up at me. I knew what she wanted. I bend down and kissed her on the lips. "Thank you for this", she said the moment our innocent kiss ended then went to the stool that was on the other side of the counter. I could only smile. The little things she did make my heart full. Victoria Boldwin. I will move mountains for you. I said to myself as I watched her put things on her plate with excitement. I think grilled steak is becoming her favourite food too.

"You look beautiful Miss Boldwin", JC told Victoria when we were entering the car and it made her smile. 

We reached Atticus' company building in an hour.

The place was decorated well. And there were people having drinks and networking already. "Ambrose! welcome my friend. Come this way", Atticus said out of nowhere. I didn't even see him approach us. "Oh my! Victoria you look amazing", Atticus said making me fight the urge to take offence at the comment. I couldn't afford a repeat of what happened at our dinner date. "Thank you, Atticus. Are all these people your employees?", she asked looking around. "No, my dear. We've also invited our customers as well. We export our products to other countries as well so most of these people are the distributors from different parts of the world", he explained. "What an achievement. Congratulations", she commented and it made Atticus smile like a kid in a candy store. "I wish to take the credits for myself but it was all Romeo's doing. Speaking of my son, where the hell is he?", he asked himself while looking around.

My eyes landed on Romeo, he was at the bar with a glass of whiskey in his hand and his hungry eyes on Victoria. When his eyes met mine, he looked away quickly. Fuck! I can't lose control. Especially since he's my friend's son. I settled with hoping he doesn't make a bad move. "Are you ok?", Victoria asked me and I nod. Atticus introduced us to some of his customers then we went to the dancing floor. Victoria took the lead until the music slowed down.

I felt countless eyes on us and it made her nervous. "Focus on me V", was all I said and it was like no one else existed. We were both lost in each other's eyes until the music ended and we returned to the seat were directed to. 

"That was interesting. So what happened to your wife?", Atticus asked the moment Victoria excused herself to go to the ladies' room. "It didn't work out. But I still see the kids", was all I said and I thanked god he didn't ask for more. "I think my son is crushing on your girlfriend. I've been watching him all night", he said surprising me. "I know", I said while sipping my whiskey. "You look too calm, considering the age gap between you two. Aren't you worried she'll cheat on you with these rich kids?", he asked with a raised brow. "Not really. Victoria's different. She knows what she wants and as far as I can tell, I'm on her radar as much as she's on mine", I replied and earned a chuckle. "She's mine alone Atticus", i said confidently. "Lucky bastard", he said making me laugh.