My Corinne Michaels Books Facebook Group ย read along voted on which scene they’d like most to hear in Jackson’s POV. They chose Chapter 7 when Catherine sees Jackson for the first time after they meet. IF you haven’t read Beloved yet, please do not read this!
Chapter 7 in Jackson’s POV from Beloved
Jackson
Glancing at the time I realize I have a few minutes before the new publicist arrives. Great. Another woman in my life to boss me around, I need this like I need a hole in the head. I wish I was back with my boys where I could pretend life doesnโt fucking suck fat ass. Too bad it does. I need to get this company back on track or get rid of it. Danielle has done everything I asked but itโs not fair to her. Time to man the fuck up and take over.
I open an email from Mark going over a few new bids he thinks we should make for Cole Securities. Two in Iraq, one in Africa and another in Afghanistanโall look promising. The growth in Virginia stays steady, which Iโm extremely grateful for. I donโt know how Iโd handle two failing companies.
As I start to reply to the email, the phone rings from the security desk downstairs.
โCole.โ I say clipped, already feeling the frustration rolling off of me in waves.
โMr. Cole, good evening sir, this is Paul. Just letting you know Ms. Pope is on her way up.โ
I sigh and run my hand down my face. This is the last thing I want to deal with today but Danielle demanded I meet her. I just got back into the city today and she was waiting to pounce on me as soon as I got in the office. Sheโs more than eager to get back to the job she was hired for.
โThanks, Paul.โ
โMy pleasure,โ he says and the phone disconnects.
I canโt put this off any longer. Things need to get in motion with the new product and Danielle and I agreed that Catherine is best qualified. Piper disagreed but the video sealed my decision. I think she has the vision we need to go forward. Who am I kidding? I know nothing about any of this shit. Iโm just pissing into the wind, hoping I donโt hit anyone who walks by. Which is where this chick comes in, hopefully she has better aim.
I roll my sleeves up and head toward the elevator thinking about what I can do to get out of this meeting quickly. The gym is calling my name and I need to blow off some steam.
I run my fingers through my hair and try not to pull it out in frustration. This sucks. After what feels like forever, the elevator dings and I look over. As the door opens, the world stops for one second.
It literally stops and nothing exists except her.
She stands there in a dark blue dress and fucking red heels. I canโt believe it. The restaurant girl is Catherine. The one who ran away a week ago and I haven’t stopped thinking about since. Un-fucking-believable and yet absolutely perfect.
I stare at her as her hands cover her mouth but not before my name escapes. โJackson,โ she says quietly but I know I heard her. It seems sheโs thought about me as well.
I take a second to really look at her. Sheโs even better than I remember. I clear my throat and say the only think Iโm capable of. โYouโre Catherine Pope?โ I need to be sure because sheโs not getting away this time.
She nods.
This day just got a whole lot better.
I give her my hand since sheโs still standing on the elevator. When she touches me the same feelings from the restaurant resurfaces. All I can think about is what it would feel like to have her underneath meโor on topโIโm not picky. Fuck. What the hell is wrong with me?
Sheโs hasnโt said a word yet. Which I find interesting.
Her body is trembling and my mind flashes to how many other ways I can make her shake. I know she feels this too.
Needing to break the silence again I clear my throat. โYouโre even more beautiful than I remember.โ Shit, didnโt mean to say that but itโs true. The way her cheeks turn bright red makes it all worth it. But now I have the fucking problem that sheโs my goddamn employee. Wellโฆkind of.
I start to think of the ways to get around this. Iโm not letting this go so easily. Itโs been too long since Iโve felt anything for a woman. She will be mine. I’ve never felt so strong about someone before. Each second she stands there I fight emotions I don’t want to feel yet I know I can’t.
โThank you, Mr. Cole. CJJ is proud that you chose our vision to take your company forward.โ She smiles and I feel my dick harden.
Shifting to try to hide the fact that just her smiling makes me a fucking twelve year old with a hard on, I laugh. โOh, let me assure you, this project is quickly becoming my favorite,โ I look her up and down really appreciating how perfect her body is. Yeah, fuck Virginia. New York just got a whole lot more appealing. โThe more I think about it, the more I think Iโm going to enjoy working with you.โ I watch her lips part and she brushes her tongue across it the images flash through my mind of other places I want her mouth.
Great, there goes my dick again. This is going to be an interesting few months.
โShall we get to our meeting?โ She says her voice quivers and I smile again. At least Iโm not the only one fucked here.
I decide to play with her a little. Itโs fun watching her try to keep herself professional when her body is an open book. Her eyes tell me how turned on she is. Her breathing accelerates and I watch her chest rise and fall. โWeโre going to play it that way, are we? Okay, Ms. Pope. Right this way,โ I stare into those brown eyes watching as her pupils dilate. Just like when we met, only this time thereโs no way she can escape.
She mumbles, โThank you.โ
I canโt fight the urge to touch her again. I know I should be professional but I donโt give a fuck. My hand touches her back as a tremble goes through her body. โAre you cold?โ I ask huskily.
I watch the flash of her eyes tell me sheโs not going to be so easy. Fine by me, Catherine. Iโm all for a challenge and I never lose.
โNo, Iโm fine. Thank you.โ Catherineโs voice is steady and firm.
She makes me want to push her against the fucking wall and show her what else is firm.
Standing in the doorway so she has no choice but to touch me again. Iโm not going to make this easy for her. I hear her sigh trying her best to get around me. I stifle a laugh not wanting to piss her off. We still have to work together and this is just getting started.
She looks around at the ridiculously decorated office. Fucking Danielle and her obsession with purple. I keep waiting for Barney to pop out of the walls singing.
Needing to clarify Iโm not a pussy I explain, โI just moved into this office. The person before me was obviously a female. Danielle was the acting CEO for the last ten months. I havenโt had time to change anything.โ I close my eyes trying to rid myself of the woman before Danielle. I wonโt go there.
Not today.
Not ever.
โI understand. But for the record, purpleโs not your color.โ She says under her breath.
And just like that I canโt think of anyone else but her. I smile and give it back to her. โNo? And what color would you recommend, Ms. Pope?โ
She looks around pretending to give it some thought. โHmmm, Iโd say pink.โ Her eyes lock on mine as she grins. โDefinitely pink.โ
Deciding to get closer to her so I can enjoyย her reaction, I take the seat next to her. I like watching her squirm a little.
Those fuck me eyes of hers close and when she opens again I have to shift to hide my growing erection. Down boy. โPink, huh? Well only real men wear pink, and I assure you, Catherine, Iโm all the real youโll ever need.โ
She coughs clearly not expecting that. Fuck, I can’t believe I said that.
This chick is going to be the death of me.
If you enjoyed the Belonging Duet, be sure to grab CONSOLATION which is AVAILABLE NOW in Kindle Unlimited. As an author’s note … I had originally intended to write Mark’s book after Jackson, but I couldn’t stop thinking about Natalie. She just called to me on such a deep level. I truly hope you’ll see how she handles picking up the pieces.
Mindi says
FLOVE THIS SOOOOO HARD!
renee says
More more more!
Stephanie Flores says
Love it girl.. I love having a guys POV.. Something about reading after or separate from the girls POV.. It just makes you love the male character so much more.. I love every detail too. Can’t wait for more.. Thank you for trusting me with this, I will cherish this.. And anything you send my way..
Carla says
OMG… I need more Jackson ..Seriously, like a daily dose!! This is amazing… Anxiously awaiting more…Good job, lady!
Janice Schiff. says
I have just started reading this genre on erotic romance, i have read 10 books from one author and im thought those brothers were jot, but, being married to a former Navy man, i was in love with the Seals but, Jackson Cole is my fantasy. I loved the way je and Catherine got through so much, where most run away.
Keep the Seals coming.
Jillian Toth says
I love it!!!!! Omg how I missed Jackson ๐ Made me fall in love some more!!
Stacey says
Love this! I can’t get enough of Jackson.
Carrie says
Love Jackson! He is truly the real deal…thank you Corinne for this special peek into Jackson’s thoughts….love it!
Michele Ficht says
Loved it. When can we expect more POV’s? I hope it is soon.
Aneeta Nashad says
FREAKING AWESOME!!! Can’t get enough of Jackson. Thank you so.much for this. Anymore Jackson??? Please say yes!!!
MaryLee says
Wow! Way to go Jackson!! Hot Hot Hot! Love a man’s POV. So excited for more J&C in Book 2…..
Tracey says
Love, love, love Jackson!! Maybe you could print a second edition of Beloved with a new title for men, What A Woman Wants!
Veronica Felix says
I swear this love hate relationship is getting worse. You just leave me wanting more! Awesome! I’m glad I picked right. This is the scene I would have definitely wanted more of.
Anne says
Yay, I got my Beloved fix! ๐ And what else can I say, I loved it.
Your male POV is really good. Some other authors make male POV’s sound too girly. But you’re spot on and it’s all male and Jackson. ๐
Please excuse me if there are mistakes in my comment. But English isn’t my first language.
valencia says
Loved the POV!!!!! now can I have the next book PLEASE???!!!!!
Paula Hewat says
Fabulous….so,good, love Jackson’s POV. Now we just need Beholden
Amy says
Wow… Just wow… Can’t wait for the next book!
Mary Koll says
This was great. I can see Jackson saying this. Loved this. Hope you have more of this. Can’t wait for Beholden. Thanks Corinne
Raven says
Absolutely love seeing the men’s point of view. Jackson Cole is on my top book boyfriends list and I so can not wait for Beholden!!
Tracey K. says
OMGah, I love this! How could I love Jackson more, you ask? Well, this, right here, this is why. Fanning myself! <3
Aneeta N. says
OMGโฆ Didn’t think you could make Jackson any sexier.. You just proved me wrong!!
Helen says
My heart is palpitating, I need to re-read this book. Oh Jackson I dream about you all the time.
Taylor says
Omg this was amazing! I never thought Jackson could be any sexier but boy was I wrong! I totally love Jackson’s POV’s. ;D
Jessica Willison says
Oh this was just what I needed! A little Jackson fix…..perfection!
Elmarie says
OMG I seriously love to read any Guys POV but ooooohhhh Jackson Cole’s POV is just something else!!! I love this guy!!! I need more Jackson please!!!!!! Thanks for giving us all these nice pieces of Jackson I totally love it
carla short says
I love this I think you should do a book in Jackson’s pov for the beloved series
MyMy says
Omgosh, my love for Jackson just got stronger!! How is that possible?!?! I love this alternative POV.. makes me fall deeper!! I can’t wait for more!! Maybe if I spend all my time reading more of Jackson, I will not hold you responsible for my going bald due my pulling my hair out because of the cliffhanger you left us all in Consolation!!! Pure evil genius! I love you but I don’t have to like you LOL
Debbie Rice says
Oh my oh my I loved it loved getting Jacksons Pov!!
Lisa S says
LOVE IT!!!โค๏ธ Please more Jackson & Liam!!????
Lori says
Love this…. I love these books!
Susan Cumby says
love Chapter 7 and absolutely love Jackson
Lee Lowerre says
That was great. Out Jackson showing his cockyness at his best…..
Chavonne B says
OMFreakinG I need more Jacksons #POV
Tammy says
Love It????????????????????
Nicole says
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Myrna Whelan says
Could not put this down. Loved the story line and could not wait for more. Are you going to give us more of Jackson and how things are going for them after his choice to move to California.
Amanda says
Oh my gosh. These two books had me HOOKED! I had to ask my husband to stop on his way home from work (in the pouring rain) to get me another iTunes card so I could get the second book. SO worth the time. I thanked my husband properly…
Jacksonโs POV was spot on…I sure would love to read what their wedding and/or honeymoon was like. ;-]
Thanks again for another fabulous read.
Corinne says
Hi Amanda,
You’ll see loooots more of Jackson and Catherine in the rest of the Salvation Series. ๐
Suzy says
Love love love! Love Jacksonโs POV! Love the series period!