Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1065

James stopped for a moment, his chest still rising and falling fast. He glanced down at Emmy, who had completely melted beneath him. Her hair was a mess on the pillow, her soft face flushed deep red, and her eyes looked dreamy, glazed with tears that made her even more irresistible.

James swallowed hard, trying to calm the fire still burning inside him. He bent down, gently kissing away the tear at the corner of her eye.

“It’s over, you should rest now.”

Emmy was so worn out she couldn’t even lift a finger. She let out a soft whimper, her voice still thick with leftover desire, and to James it sounded like another invitation. He rolled to her side, stretched out his arm, and pulled her tight against his chest.

“If you’re tired, just sleep for a bit. I’ll wake you up later.”

He nuzzled her hair, his hand sliding along her smooth back, helping her catch her breath. Emmy snuggled closer, finding the perfect spot in his embrace, but shook her head.

“I’m not tired.”

Her voice was barely there, but her arms clung stubbornly to his waist. Her body was exhausted, but her heart refused to let go. She just wanted to hold him a little longer.

James kissed her forehead, tucked his chin against her hair, and stayed quiet for a few seconds before finally speaking.

“Emmy, there’s something I need to tell you.”

Emmy looked up at him, her eyes still shining with tears.

“What is it?”

James met her gaze, his fingers gently tracing her cheek.

“After I take you to the airport tomorrow, I have to head out to the border that evening.”

“It’s way out in the mountains, and the signal’s pretty bad. I’m telling you now, so if I can’t contact you for a day or two, you won’t worry or overthink.”

Emmy frowned, confused.

“Why are you going to the border?”

James saw the concern in her eyes and couldn’t bear to tell her everything. The truth was, this trip wasn’t just about wiping out the last of a drug ring. He’d also have to deal with a ruthless gang running a black market in live organs. It was more dangerous than anything he’d faced before. He forced a smile, trying to keep it light.

“Just some leftover business for the military. Old loose ends, nothing more. It’s classified.”

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