KNOW REGRET

Okiemute used to be the girl with sunshine in her laughter and kindness in her heart-until the love of her life shattered her. When he left her for another woman, something inside her froze. She became distant, guarded, and done with love entirely.

Determined to rebuild herself, she packed her bags, disappeared from her old life, and moved to a city where no one knew her name. In that new world, she rose from her pain and became a fierce, successful businesswoman-the kind no one could mess with.

Two years later, a sudden family emergency dragged her back home. She wasn't prepared for what-or who-would be waiting for her.

"Okiemute, this is Ovie... Gabriel Akweyvun and Ejiro Mary Ogba's son," her mother announced.

Shock didn't even cover it.

Ovie was no longer the mischievous 14-year-old boy who used to follow everyone around. He had become a man-a dangerously handsome one. Powerful. Respected. Untouchable.

And somehow... also her new boss.

His bluish-green eyes locked on hers with a heat she felt all the way down her spine. There was longing in them. Lust. Hunger. A silent promise that he'd been waiting for this moment just as long as she had.

Leaning casually against the kitchen counter, sleeves rolled halfway up his forearms, tie loosened, top buttons undone.

And the look in his eyes?

Possessive.
Hungry.
Tender.
Like he had been holding himself together all day and she was the final release.

He pulled her close, lifting her slightly onto her toes as if she weighed nothing. Her fingers slid into his hair, feeling the softness, feeling the warmth of his scalp, feeling the way he leaned deeper into her touch like he'd been starving for it.

Without breaking the kiss, he guided her backward toward the bedroom-one slow step at a time-giving her space to draw back if she wanted to.

She didn't.

She wanted him.
She had wanted him all day.
Her entire body was aching from wanting.

And that night...
They finally let desire speak freely.