Chapter 38. My Son
Riley's body stiffened when she heard the soles of Logan's shoes hitting the marble floor loudly.
He must have been walking across the hall to the dining room, Riley thought.
She was gripped by worry and fear. The pancakes and bacon in front of her became unappealing. Her appetite was gone at the thought of seeing Logan. They hadn't seen each other since last night. She hoped he would explain what happened to him the night before she passed out.
The sound of a chair crashing to the floor startled Riley. Logan sat across from her, looking as smug as ever. Riley tried to avoid eye contact with him by pretending to stab her pancakes. But her appetite was gone. The thought of last night's bloody events poisoned her brain and made her nauseous.
"How are you today?"
"I've felt worse than this, so I'm fine."
Riley watched his movements. Logan winced a little as he was about to sit down. Riley thought she heard a groan, but wasn't sure if it was actually Logan or if it was just her hallucination.
"Forget about everything that happened last night. There's no point in crying or getting hysterical."
“You gave me trauma and nightmares. You even hurt me last night.”
"I told you to shut up. And you still cry loudly. Life is cruel, Riley. There's no point in being a crybaby."
Riley didn't say anything. She poked at her pancakes disinterestedly. She was absolutely fed up with Logan Hatcher. She wanted to be out of Logan's life forever. Even if she could, she wanted to erase Logan from her memory.
"Today you will start your first class. Anastasia Wilherm will be here in an hour. Prepare yourself well."
"Shouldn't that be next week?"
“I decided that you should start your school early. It will help you forget all the events that happened last night.”
Riley snorted. It was all about Logan Hatcher and his dictatorship. Everyone had to obey his orders. She couldn't decide her own path. Logan Hatcher had taken away her freedom.
"You don't like it? Should I cancel your class?"
"No. No, please. I like studying and school. What do you want from me this morning, Logan?"
Riley's voice sounded sexy to his ears. He had never heard someone call him that softly before. There was something about Riley that intrigued him. His body reacted more aggressively than he expected. He was turned on by Riley calling his name.
Oh dammit!
All the dirty things about Riley poisoned his brain like crazy. He wanted Riley now. Riley's pouting pink lips were the most beautiful thing he saw that morning. He imagined what if he sucked her lips hard and caressed her body with his skillful fingers. Would Riley scream his name loudly and contentedly?
"Forget everything about that night. Nothing can stop them but to kill them. That was to warn their boss not to mess with me. They will kill you if I don't kill them. You should be thanking me."
"I can't possibly thank you for what you've done for me. You made me shoot Alan. Though you could have let me go and kill Alan with your own hands. But you chose to drag me with you."
"You heard too much last night. I don't want to risk you reporting me to the police."
"Maybe I won't report you to the police. Just let me go without getting involved in all your troubles."
“You've been involved with me from the start. There's no turning back, Riley."
Logan wiped his lips with a napkin. The food on his plate was gone, and he was very satisfied with his breakfast this morning. However, it was not entirely because of his breakfast, but because of Riley. Even though she was angry, Riley still looked attractive in his eyes. Her face looked even redder this morning. She looked fresh in white trousers and a denim blouse that was rolled up to her elbows. Her wavy hair was left loose around her soft and beautiful breasts.
Shit!
Logan cursed himself for that dirty thought. He wouldn't be able to touch Riley until she was fully recovered and fertile. He wanted his baby to be formed immediately after making love to Riley. He got bored easily and never spent the night with the same woman more than once. Except when he was with Brittany. Brittany was the only woman who got special treatment from him. He didn't date anyone else while he was in a relationship with Brittany, because she was special to him.
"I'm tired of being cooped up in this house."
Logan shifted his gaze to Riley, who was folding her arms on the table. Her expression was serious and angry.
"I want to get some fresh air and walk outside."
“You were out with me yesterday. You can take a walk around the garden if you're bored."
"I want to hang out. Try the famous cafés around Times Square."
"I'm busy and can't take you to Times Square."
"You promised to take me to see my new apartment."
"I'm busy, Riley. Don't try to argue with me and make me angry."
Logan's face turned red. The wick was too short for Riley to ignite. Just a simple request that didn't sound dangerous, Logan instantly turned into a bomb ready to explode.
“I don't like you going against my words, Riley. I hope you don't mess with me."
“Is it wrong if I voice my wishes?”
“You have no right to voice your wishes in my house. You must bow to me, Riley. You have to follow my rules.”
Logan stood up from his seat. He frowned for a moment because he felt pain in his back. He shouldn't move too much if he didn't want to feel pain. However, Riley always made him angry and forgot about the wound on his back.
“You'd better start thinking about our deal. I want you to be fully recovered and ready when the time comes. You'll get pregnant. My son."