Seeing the flicker of guilt in Alexander''s expression, N said, "If you really feel sorry for Buddy and me, promise me one thing."


    "What is it?" Alexander asked.


    "If I ever ask for your help after going to Meristate, you have to help me no matter what," N said.


    Alexander smiled. "You might find that once you be the Nixons'' sessor, I''ll be the one asking you for help."


    "So, is that a no?" N asked.


    Seeing her serious expression, Alexander finally nodded. "Fine, I promise."


    "Let''s hope you won''t break your word," she replied.


    Alexander offered, "If you don''t believe me, I can swear on my life."


    N shook her head. "That won''t be necessary. I have other things to do, so I''ll be leaving now."


    ...


    N headed straight to Prospectus Technology.


    Damon was surprised to see her arrive unexpectedly. "N, why are you here at this hour?"


    "I missed you, so I came to see you," N answered.


    Her gaze was tender, filled with love-and a hint of sorrow so subtle it was almost imperceptible.


    Damon, ever perceptive, quickly noticed something was off. He approached her and asked, "Did something happen?"


    N shook her head. "Nothing at all. I''m just tired. You go back to work. I''ll read here for a while, and we''ll pick up Buddy togetherter tonight."


    "No, something''s wrong. N, whatever it is, just tell me. Don''t keep it bottled up. We''re husband and wife. We''re supposed to be honest with each other," Damon urged.


    "It''s really nothing. If there''s anything at all, it''s that I missed you and wanted to see you. Is that not allowed?" she asked.


    "Of course it''s allowed. I just don''t want you to carry anything heavy on your own," he reminded.


    N dismissed it. "Nothing''s wrong, really. You should get back to work. Otherwise, I''ll head home now so I don''t interrupt you."


    As she turned toward the door, Damon reached out and pulled her into his arms.


    "I don''t mind being interrupted by you," he said.


    N tilted her head to look at him, about to respond, but he lowered his head and kissed her deeply. Her hands moved to wrap around his neck, returning the kiss with equal fervor.


    It felt like an eternity before Damon finally left N''s lips. She was panting, her face flushed, as she


    said, "You should go back to work, or you''t have to work overtime again tonight."


    Damon stared at her. "Do you think I''m still in the mood to work?"


    He carried her into the adjacent lounge. Once the door closed, he pinned her against it and kissed her again.


    They gradually moved to the bed.


    Damon was about to continue when N put a hand against his chest. "You''re not wearing that..."


    N rarely visited Prospectus Technology, so there weren''t any condoms kept in the room.


    Damon held her waist and coaxed, "It''s safe today."


    N was going to say more but was silenced by his kisses.


    ...


    Two hourster, Damon emerged, looking utterly satisfied.


    Inside, N felt sore all over. She


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    checked the time and realized it was nearly time to pick up Mason.


    Ignoring her aching body, she forced herself to get dressed.


    Her hands and legs trembled as she moved.


    "Damon, you beast!" she muttered under her breath.


    He hadn''t given her a single moment to rest in those two hours!


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