Chapter 76: No one can steal him from me
Ash’s pov ;
I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves as I walked into Elijah’s office building. I hadn’t been here in so long, and everything felt both familiar and foreign. Daniel, Elijah’s long-time assistant, welcomed me with a warm smile.
"Welcome back, Ash," he greeted. "It’s good to see you."
"Thanks, Daniel. From now on, you don’t have to worry about Elijah," I let out with a funny smile.
Daniel chuckled and nodded. "I’ll leave him in your capable hands then."
I made my way to Elijah’s office and knocked on the door. I heard his familiar voice, muffled but clear. "Come in."
Pushing the door open, I stepped inside and closed it behind me. Elijah was seated at his desk, his attention buried in a stack of papers. "Hey, busyhead," I called out with a playful lilt in my voice.
His head shot up at my voice, his eyes widening in surprise before breaking into a smile. "Ash! What are you doing here?"
I walked over to him, my heart pounding with a mix of excitement and nerves. "I was bored at home, so I thought I’d come back as your secretary."
His smile widened, and he stood up excitedly, pulling me into a hug. "Well, I’m glad you’re here," he murmured against my hair before pulling back to look at me. "Come here."
He guided me to his chair and sat down, pulling me onto his lap. My heart raced as I settled against him, the closeness making me feel both safe and exhilarated.