Chapter Three

Lawson Estate

Jacob walked into the elegant foyer of his family's home and handed his coat to Jonathan.

"You have a visitor Lord Jacob. She stated that you were expecting her,"

Staring rigidly at Jacob, Jonathan continued, "She stated that you hired her as an assistant and her prints did show she was part of your staff. She's in your private studies."

Jacob smiled warmly at Jonathan, "I think I may have played a little too rough with Saia."

Jonathan's expression didn't change, "I doubt that young Lord." Walking away with his coat he added, "Saia knows how to tuck and roll."

Jacob laughed as he shook his head seeing that he'd obviously spoken to Saia and Anton about what transpired at the palace.

Walking up the wide staircase he whistled the Alliance anthem as he turned to go to his wing of the house. Reaching the crescendo he wondered why his mother always got testy when he talked about moving out. Nodding, as he didn't miss a note, he decided he'd talk to his parents about it again tonight at dinner.

Walking into his study he blinked twice when the seats in front of his desk were empty.

"Lord Jacob, I hope you don't mind that I waited here." Ebony sat in one of the seats located in front of a wide picture window that had a wonderful view of the Lawson's garden and of the palace.

Sitting down in front of her, he quickly took in her nervous hands wringing and tapping feet. "I have to ask." He began as he started to smile frostily, "Why would you agree to work for me?"

Ebony gaze move past his eyes to rest on his forehead as she whispered, "I don't know." She turned to look away from him and shrugged, "I can't stand Arturo's presence in Kayo's life and you offered to help us."

Smirking at her profile he sat back in his chair, "Kayla offered to help you too."

Ebony shook her head, Kayla would have made it happen and Lucas would have thought I was using her. You on the other hand offered me a way to help myself." Turning she stared at him, "I am curious what does the position entails."

Jacob's smile never slipped as he lean forward to stare into her Violet eyes, First of, I don't want or need a paramour. They are too clingy and needy," He searched her mind for her apprehension and his smile widened, So instead I decided to hire an assistant to help me."

Ebony felt a chill run up and down her spine as his sweet honey voice surrounded her. Suppressing a shutter she pressed her lips together, You want me do the job of a paramour without publicly announcing that I am your paramour."

Jacob sat back in his chair never breaking eye contact, Hmm. That sounds almost right. You will also be my assistant and accompany me whenever I ask or need accompaniment.

Ebony's foot tapped rapidly against the floor; She could feel her distress rising, "Jacob. I don't want to be a paramour."

Jacob smiled as he rose with an air that stated the conversation was over, "Good because I don't want a paramour."

Slowly Ebony rose and shook her head hoping to wake up from the nightmare she was in, If I refuse the job–"

Smirking Jacob stared mockingly at her, Any assistance I can and would give you would no longer be fourth coming."

Ebony sat down heavily, dejected, she placed her head into her hands: What should I do? If I change my mind it will take years before I can divorce Arturo and that's if I can keep the last of my family fortune from him and my family. Sighing she looked at Jacob with worried eyes,

"Can I really trust you?."

Jacob cocked an eyebrow and asked with a devilish smile, "Have I done anything you can remember that would make you not trust me?"

Ebony stared at him expressionless: why does he phrase things like that? It's so off-putting! He makes me want to pull my hair out! But technically he didn't force me to have the threesome with Gloria. I was too ashamed and afraid to back out after she suggested it. Comparing that experience to having sex with Arturo, I guess it was better.

Jacob watched her shift in her seat uncomfortably as she replayed their brief interaction with Arturo's many bumbling attempts at having sex with her. Jacob winced when he saw clearly the awkward and painful experience she'd had with him. Waving a hand he interrupted her thoughts, "I'm riveted by your thought process but I would like your answer now."

Ebony closed her eyes, nodding as she whispered, "What exactly–"

Jacob cut her off, "Aside from accompanying me you are to wake me every morning."

Ebony nodded as her heart beat picked up at the way he said wake him In the morning, "I can wake you in the morning."

Smirking Jacob drawled, "My mother is tired of the line of servants wanting to wake me up."

Ebony stared uncomprehending and waited for him to continue.

Smiling wider he continued, "I like to be awaken with morning fellatio and you will perform it until I'm satisfied."

Ebony could feel the warmth coming to her cheeks she'd watched avidly while Gloria had sucked him into her mouth during their threesome but she had never done it before. Looking at his ear she cleared her throat, "I've–"

"You are to not bite me, graze me with your teeth, scratch me, try to push me away or throw up on–"

"Wait!" Ebony said as she looked at him slightly confused, "Why would I throw up?"

Jacob smirked as he waved her question away, "Don't worry about that right now."

Staring at him with apprehension she weighed her options again.

Sighing he waved a hand toward her and frowned when she flinched. "What in Hades is wrong with you,"  He growled as he stepped toward her,  I know you are aware of Ah'Tarian tendencies–"

Nodding quickly she cut him off, "I apologize Lord Jacob."

I rescind my offer to help you, Ebony." Jacob tried not to smirk when he heard her heart skipped a beat. Feeling his hand held go off he looked down and saw a message from Kaelen: Are you really going to make her beg to suck your dick?

Trying not to laugh he replied: You said you'd only listen, 'Mr. fly on the wall.'

Looking to see if Ebony noticed he'd used his device, he waited while she took in his words when she still didn't respond respond fast enough he drawled, "We are done Ebony." Walking toward the door he smiled when he heard the chair scrape back.

Ebony jumped to her feet and took a deep breath, You said you'd pay for mine and Kayo's living quarters plus pay me 30 royals a week." Walking behind him she stared at his back, "I'll do it."

With a shaking hand she reached to touch his broad back, "I'll do it."

"I don't want or need a flinching bedmate Ebony," He said without turning toward her.

"I–I–I can do it," She lied as she tried to run her shaking hands along his back.

Jacob sighed as he felt her hands touch him looking over his shoulder he felt his device go off again. Looking down at it, He chuckled at Lucas's message: Have her prove it right now! And if she can even do it hallway decent I'll pay her first year's salary upfront.

Jacob smirked as he glanced back over his shoulder at her and chuckled, knowing Lucas would be able to keep his money.

Ebony stared into his eyes and knew he was about to say something she didn't want to hear. She could feel an overwhelming crushing feeling as her fear grew of him refusing to assist her almost as much as she could feel herself choking on her fear of him.

She still remembered her father explaining to her how Ah'Tarians were dangerous and to try to stay away from them. As she grew up she learned none were more so than the Sinclair's and Lawson's. Now here she stood in front of  Jacob Lawson.

You will be my assistant on trial basis. I'll give you the two weeks it takes until Kayo gets here for you to do your job acceptably," Smirking he touched a black curl and waited for her to flinch awa. When she didn't he pulled tilting her head back.

Ebony gasped and closed her eyes as he leaned in toward her, Is he going to kiss me. Oh gods above, what all does he expect me to do with him.  She felt his breath whisper over her face and waited for his lips to slam on hers wet and disgusting.

Chuckling Jacob pushed several strands behind her ear before he felt his device go off again. Leaning away from her he looked down and saw a message from Anton: Arturo Talisman has departed for Mizu. Saia and Marcus have followed him and will bring Kayo back without him. The seals you requested have been submitted for him to be removed from her family's registry. Is there anything else you need us to do? Sending a swift reply he disconnected the feed to Lucas and Kaelen.

"You have two weeks to please me, Ebony." Tilting her head up he brushed his lips across hers when she stiffened he sighed, "I honestly don't think you can do it."

Ebony pulled back and averted her eyes, "I can please you," she whispered.

Smirking he chuckled, "I don't mean the way you laid there to please Arturo." Turning her face toward him he continued, I want you to pleasure me Ebony I have no interest having sex with a corpse. You will not have Gloria to makeup for your short comings." When she tried to turn away from his penetrating stare the pressure of his grip increased, "And Ebony I only want to say this once. You are to look at me when we speak."

Ebony swiftly nodded as she stared into his light brown eyes. She watched as his eyes swirled and darkened into a gold color that was breathtaking. She could feel herself drowning and wanted to look away but his words compelled her not to break the gaze. When his lips curl up into a smile she prayed to every god and goddess that they were coming to an agreement and not speaking hypothetically. He spoke in a way that his meanings were not always clear to her.

Pulling on her wayward curl that kept falling forward he smirked, "You start tomorrow. Wear your hair down and wake me properly at 07:00."

When she nodded he smirked, "Do I need to tell you in details how to wake me?" He watched amused as she shook her head. "Don't worry about where you will reside for the next two weeks," He said as he felt his device go off again, "I've had an adjoining room to mine assigned to you for the trial period."

Reaching for his handheld he read Saia's message: Arturo Talisman is a piece of work; he is boosting of how his wife will soon be the paramour of Jacob Lawson.

Jacob glanced irritated from his handheld to Ebony, "Let me show you to your room." Turning on his heel he opened the door and walked toward the end of the hallway. Swinging the doors open he pointed to the large room, "These are my rooms." Pointing toward double doors he continued, "My sleeping area is through there." Walking back out the room he took her to a smaller set of double doors, "This is your room." He led her into a large airy light peach and pink room. Walking fully into the room he pointed to were the various doors led, "Ebony this doors led directly to my rooms. Use this door to come in and out of my rooms.

When she nodded her understanding he smiled, "One last thing."

Looking him in the eye she shifted uncomfortably, "Yes."

"Come here," he said in his soft honeyed voice.

He watched her walk toward him. When she stood directly in front of him he smirked, " Give me a goodnight kiss."

Ebony pressed her hands against his chest as she stood on tip toes and pecked his bottom lip.

Chuckling Jacob grabbed her around the waist pulling her closer to him. Grasping her chin he smirked, "We'll have to work on that." Dipping his head he kissed her fully on the lips, Running his tongue along the crease of her lips he whispered, "Open your mouth." When she opened it too wide he chuckled and stepped away from her. "You should really start thinking of how you are going to improve in the next two weeks." With that he opened the adjoining door and left her to stand staring after him perplexed.

Scratching her head she mumbled, "It's not like I can ask Kayla or anything."

Jacob looked down at his handheld to read Lucas's last message: She better not ask Kayla for advice or even tell her that her job includes fucking you. Oh yeah before I forget congratulations on the new new assistant. Jacob chuckled as he imagined Lucas sitting in the bathroom sending him the message so Kayla wouldn't see.

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