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My Dominant Boss
Chapter Sixty–Seven – I Am Right Here.
Alyssa
Wyatt’s whimpers and squirms abruptly wake me from my sleep. I quickly sit up. He is crying out for his mom. I feel my heart shatter as I listen to him. I can’t even fathom how he must be feeling. I wish I could do something to help take some of his pain away or make it a little easier for him. I let out a sigh and stay nearly, keeping a watchful eye on him.
It lasts for a couple of minutes before he shoots up. He’s gasping for hir and fighting to regain his breath.
“Wyatt, are you okay? I am right here.” I whisper and take his hand mine.
He switches on the lamp next to the bed and turns to face me. His eyes show fear and sweat trickles down his forehead.
“I’m sorry I woke you up,” he sighs, breaking eye contact with me.
“Wyatt, look at me,” I say softly.
He shakes his head in refusal. I shift my stance to kneel directly in front of him. He lets out a loud sigh before making eye contact
with me once more.
I stroke his hair. “You don’t need to apologise to me.”
You should try to get back to sleep. I’ll find something else to do elsewhere.”
He moves to get off the bed, but I quickly stop him. “Wyatt, please don’t pull away from me. You don’t need to go anywhere. How about we watch a movie or something along those lines? I can make us some tea.” I suggest.
The nightmares have haunted him for years. Maybe I can help distract him from them.
“Alyssa, you don’t
ed to do that.”
“I’m aware that I don’t have to. I want to. You choose the movie; I’ll prepare the tea.” I smile and peck his lips before I climb out of
bed.
A forced smile is what he gives in return. Perhaps a cup of tea and a movie will help him drift off again. It is not too late, close to one. We came to bed quite early tonight. Tonight, has been overwhelming for him. Even if we can get another few hours before, we have to get up to head back for work.
I head to the kitchen and prepare peppermint tea for both of us. Leaning on the counter, I drift away into my thoughts. How did his parents handle his childhood nightmares? Is he still seeing someone! He doesn’t seem to be, as he mentioned, that nothing worked.
The whistle of the kettle on the stove interrupts my thoughts. I prepare tea, then return to the bedroom with Wyatt.
“Did you find something?” I ask.
“Yes. Don’t worry, it isn’t a horror movie. It is an action comedy.” He chuckles.
“Thank you. I appreciate you not picking a scary movie.”
I gave him a mug of tea and joined him in bed. I move in closer and snuggle up against his side.
“I appreciate the tea,” he says and kisses the top of my head.
I glance up at him. “Are you okay?”
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Chapter Sixty–Seven – I Am Right Here.
“I will be.”
I nod and kiss his check. “I am right here for you.”
Choosing not to say anything more, he started the movie. He has finished discussing it and I won’t pressure him. I can be here for him without saying a word.
Wyatt finally managed to sleep for more than ten minutes. Wheneve he dozed off, the nightmares quickly returned. He did so by lying between my legs with his head on my stomach and me stroking his hair. He hesitated before he moved into this position. He said he was being pathetic and needed, but I reassured him. I am glad I did because he is finally asleep.
Unfortunately, I doubt I’ll be able to fall back asleep. I prefer to stay awake in case he wakes up once more. Wyatt doesn’t need to know this. If he found out I didn’t get any, he would not be happy with me.
As he begins to talk in his sleep, I initially think it’s another nightmare, but that’s not the case. He’s mumbling, but he’s got a smile on his face. He seems to be having a good dream for a change. I wonder what he is dreaming of. What is causing him to smile and laugh?
In his sleep, he flips over and snuggles into my stomach, his hands resting on my hip. I gently run my fingers through his hair and shut my eyes. Now that he appears more settled, I might be able to catch some sleep. He mutters my name. I couldn’t understand the rest of it. Is it me who’s making him smile like that? He falls silent after that and starts to store slightly, his fingers circling my hips, His touch makes me tremble. Even in his sleep, that damn man can affect me.
Although it was an emotional day, we still found moments to enjoy ourselves. Let’s hope tomorrow brings a better day. I’m not excited about Saturday. There’s a chance that people at the business event will see me with Wyatt, and I’d prefer it if they didn’t. I really don’t want our relationship to become public. It won’t go well for me in the office. I regret not being more assertive and telling him no. I suppose I’ll have to handle the situation.
The idea makes me sigh.
“Alyssa, are you okay?”
The sound of his voice makes me jump. I was completely unaware that he had woken up.
“Yes, I am fine, handsome. Go back to sleep.”
“Do you want me to move?”
“You are good right where you are, babe.”
“Hmm, okay. I want a goodnight kiss.”
I find his lips in the dark, kissing him softly. He smiles into it. It lasts only a moment before he parts from it and lies his head back on my stomach. He quickly falls back asleep.
It is my turn now. Tiredness is starting to take over. We have to be up for work in a few hours. If not for today, tomorrow would have been the perfect day to take off. It would be suspicious if we both missed two days together. People might already be suspicious. Wyatt isn’t exactly discreet at the office. Some people must know. And if they do, I appreciate them not saying anything.
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