Love Me in the Dark

KREW

I threw all curses known to humans for the reason that I couldn’t just fire him. His wife just gave birth to their firstborn.

I was a little bit impressed if I was being honest. And I should have known that River would escape. I didn't see she had that in her. I guessed she was right. I didn’t know anything about River. I gave her credit for doing what she thought was the best for her.

All I wanted was what was best for her despite declining my offer. I had not told her anything, yet she was already running away. I should have been careful with my approach, but she didn’t even give me a chance to explain what I truly wanted and what secrets I had been keeping from her that either could change or jeopardize our relationship. Now she was gone.

Before she left to get her things, I could see the pain and disappointment in her eyes. That was why I decided to let her go, for now. Maybe she could think when she was far from me. When she was not carried away by our feelings. There were a lot of maybes. I regretted it, though. I regretted that I didn’t say goodbye to her, but I knew in my bones that it was far from over.

For the second time, my phone buzzed in less than thirty minutes. I knew the call was from Conner. I arrived just an hour after them with the company jet.

“Mr. Selik, the light in her apartment is still on. I couldn’t confirm if it was her or not.”

“Stay where you are until I get there.” I hung up the call and instructed my driver to send me to River’s apartment.

I knew the building owner and the landlord. I had someone talked to them about River’s case, and they made sure to inform me if Briar appeared at the front door.

In less than an hour, my driver parked the car in front of the building. I was instantly approached by Conner, looking guilty that a woman outsmarted him.

“The lights were off after my call, but she did not go out.”

“Go home. I can take it from here,” I dismissed him.

“Lake, go home. I’ll be fine.” My driver happened to be my bodyguard when I was not sulking in my home. My brother made sure he hired someone who could protect me even from those women who wanted to throw themselves at me. Kai’s words, not mine.

“Are you sure, Mr. Selik?” He did not look happy with my decision.

Go ahead. I’ll ring up if I need you.” I climbed out of the car before he could say

landlord and the guard walked in my direction as I entered the lobby. “Good evening, Mr. Selik.

know the reason why I am here. You talked to one of my men days

her roommate. And she didn't have any

raised my hand. “That

handed me the key. “Eighth floor, apartment

no deadbolt in her door,

“No sir.”

PI is right.

functional, sir. The building has passed its inspection, and we just renewed our permit six months

when that asshole shows

“Of course, sir.”

I didn’t get what I wanted. And it hurt like fuck. On the other thought,

a heart attack. So I unlocked the door and entered, making sure I didn’t create any noise. Once I was in, I went towards her room. It wasn’t that I was here before, but my PI sent me a few

friend Journey earlier the moment Conner informed me that River managed to escape on his watch. Luckily, Journey was glad to help me

could fit in. River liked to sleep in the dark while I chose to keep the

She managed to sleep like dead while I was still wide awake worried about her well-being and safety. I sat on the

back into my coat

her sleep all night, and I wouldn’t get tired of looking at how beautiful and peaceful her face was. She was like a calm current in the sea, so unpredictable. She looked like she could barely

yawned. I took off my jacket and placed it on the armchair of the sofa. I stretched my legs and arms. When River stirred, I froze and prayed she would not wake up.

stopped, froze, jolted to sit on the bed with a horror look on her face. River stared at me for a few seconds, didn’t move nor blink.

hold into my sanity not to crawl to

denied me, and as much as I wanted to kiss her and fuck her all night, I wouldn’t do that. I had no problem with my self-control even

she gulped and pulled the blanket up her neck. “What the hell are you doing here? And how did you get into my apartment, into my freaking room?”