The Temporary Wife: Luca and Valentina's Story (The Windsors)

“You pompous entitled ass,” I tell him, my anger overflowing. “The fact that you think you stand a chance at getting this job when I’m your opponent means you don’t know me at all. I don’t need you to walk away because you pose no real threat to me, you self-righteous, condescending asshole.”

He smirks. “I can’t be kind to you when I fuck you, baby.” His eyes darken, and I look away, my heart racing.

“The Herald got one little detail wrong, though. I didn’t go there for an engagement ring. I went to buy wedding rings.”

He opens the box, and my eyes widen when I see the huge diamond ring and the plain gold band beside it. “Three diamonds,” he says, picking up the ring. “One for each year you promised me. I know I fucked up in the past, and I haven’t always treated you right, but let me rectify my mistakes, baby. I truly am a terrible boss, but I’ll do everything in my power to be a good husband for you.”