"I like a man who looks like a badboy
but knows how to treat
a woman like a queen."
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"Yes!" I moaned into his neck.

"Louder" he growled into my skin as he continued pushing harder and faster into me as we stood beneath the shower.

"BAROOOON!" I screamed out as he bit deeply into my neck and pressed his fingers into my thighs.

"LOUDER!"

I didn't go louder, I couldn't as I pulled on his neck and immediately kissed him. I smiled into his lips as the water ran cold letting me know we had been in here for far too long but his body slamming into mine made up with much more heat.

"You're crazy" I giggled into his lips before moaning as he pulled my body down towards him, meeting his harsh thrusts. It certainly didn't feel like I forced him to be dominant.

He pushed his tongue past my lips as my nails dug into his back, pulling his body even close to mine as my chest met his. He groaned loudly, becoming more determined and I felt the pleasure filling me as his thrusts become faster, deeper and I saw stars...

"I have to walk on heels all night and my legs feel like jelly." I groaned resting my head back on his chest, I guess a cold shower was what we needed to not continue.

He shrugged, "you gave me the pass and now I can't stop."

I turned around and kissed his chest. "Technically I didn't, you took it but I'm not complaining."

"Should be a compliment, Blondie. Can't stand not being inside you" He smirked and I traced my fingers over his freckles before snatching them away as he attempted to bite them.

The days off with Baron had been bliss and I honestly wouldn't have minded staying isolated with him and Xander. Which made me confused as to why I had refused his offer for me to stay with him. He had been so sincere about it, as well as insincere, and that was him so I couldn't hold the way he asked against him. But it came out of nowhere and we had just consummated our relationship and well, it never crossed my mind.

I used to be rash, do things on the spot and I guess I had done just that with Baron in the beginning. But that had also resulted in me winding up hurt in the beginning, yes now we were happy but my in the moment decisions hadn't worked out for me for the most part.

He hadn't spoken of it since he remained silent after I refused him, of course Xander had helped break the ice and we enjoyed the rest of our time off, well day off. But while I didn't want to raise the subject again, the fact that he wasn't exactly showing his anger freaked me out a bit.

I felt him kiss my temple before turning off the shower and wrapping a towel around me and knew I wouldn't have a chance to even if I wanted to as Wrestlemania weekend was officially underway...

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"Where were you this week? I tried calling you" I heard Nikki beside me as she was currently having her make-up done while I was sitting in line, wrapped up in a robe and flats.

"Needed a break" I shrugged, I wouldn't mind telling her of my whereabouts but Nattie was here and don't get me wrong I loved her to death but I honestly wasn't ready for the entire locker room to know.

"Well by that happy tone I can trust it was a good one." She smirked as her hair was sleeked back into a ponytail.

"Well..." I smiled as I glanced past them and saw Baron walking towards us in the distance but then awkwardly standing as he realized I spotted him. Okay so maybe my smile at the mere sight of him gave it away, how had I become this bad at remaining professional when he was around?

My heart leaped as fast as I did, moving over to him, leaving my questioning girls behind.

"Harassing me at work? Didn't I satisfy you an hour ago" I whispered as I stared up at him closing my robe properly so my dress was hidden.

"Don't." He narrowed his eyes as I made the wolf blush and sealed my lips. He glanced past me and turned around, pulling me with, causing him to block their view of us.

"I didn't do my make-up yet." I smiled and leaned on my toes despite knowing he would lift me. I held his face as I slowly kissed him and his arms tightened around me, I briefly broke it and sucked on his bottom lip before kissing him again and repeating the motion until his smile stopped me.

"I wouldn't have cared ruining it if you did." He whispered before he set me down which I knew was best otherwise I would get carried away and the last thing I needed to hear was a throat being cleared.

"I have to get..." I gestured to head back but he shook his head causing me to stop.

"I didn't come here just to steal a kiss, Blondie" he chuckled and then bit his lip.

I frowned but he pulled on my waist, pulling me against him and raised his fist.

"What's in it?" I giggled staring at it, knowing he wasn't just trying to display off his large hand.

"Open it"

"Baron, just open your fist!" I whispered loudly not being sure if my girls were focused on us or not with his large figure blocking my view. He didn't though...

"You need to get ready instead of torturing me.."

He rolled his eyes and opened it to reveal a small ring.

I smiled a bit and stared at him, "don't start panicking! You're always eyeing my rings and they won't fit you so I had my friend get you one and... Its for your middle finger so if guys like Orton or anyone try to mess with you, you can either flip em off or punch them."

"Thomas Pestock, thank you!" I smiled wrapping my arms around him. My first gift from Baron, well if you didn't include the nights of passion. I wasn't sure what exactly it was for but I felt like I was getting some sort of award.

"Please don't ever say that again but I'll allow it. Can I put it on?" He cleared his throat letting me know he didn't usually give gifts and he was a bit hesitant about how to go about it. Well at least he didn't hide it in a muffin.

I wiggled my fingers in front of him as he put it on before wrapping my arms around his neck pulling him down so I could kiss him but felt him lift me up.

I smiled into his lips, it was just a ring I know but I had been so afraid by not agreeing to move in with him he might have been upset and that fueled his dominance over the last couple days, but maybe he was just a big ol' softy, a softy only for me and I was the one giving him a hard time when he only had good intentions.

With Joe, he was a good man and revealed himself to be a fucking snake and Baron was a big bad wolf but something told me Tommy wasn't what he tried to portray and he wanted to hide that. Only maybe I brought it out? Why was I so observant? Or why hadn't I been so observant before?

"Hopefully this gift won't be used to punch you" I stared at the beautiful ring, pushing back my thoughts before kissing into his neck. He wouldn't appreciate me pointing out the things that filled my mind so I would just accept it and maybe tease him about it later.

"Oh I'm prepared for that" He chuckled, "I have to go change, I'll see you soon Blondie."

"Wait." I held tighter onto him and he frowned.

I want to move in with you? But the last guy who threw a place to live at me had other motives and I really like you. So you don't, do you?

"Uhm... Nothing" I smiled which earned me a weird amused look before he moved on.

"What your wolf want?" Trin glanced back as I sat down to get my make-up done.

I shrugged as I thought seeing him and knowing I wanted Baron helped. But was I punishing Baron for the things he did?

"Did he propose?" She smiled as she eyed the ring.

"No!" I snapped.

"Did who propose?" Nikki frowned having been getting lost in her feed.

"No one, did you see him going on his knees?
Baron just bought me a ring that's all, you guys!" I narrowed my eyes at them and then focused it on the cute skull on my finger.

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"Are you looking forward to the night?" I smiled, not too brightly but I was sure my eyes gave away that the man I was interviewing was not just another goofball to me. He was my quiet, brooding wolf looking dashing as he towered over me.

"I suppose I should be. Mostly looking forward to the end." He smiled a bit as he kept his eyes on me, he loved doing it to intimidate me during interviews even before we were put together. I suppose he did it with everyone but I saw the glint of 'I'm trying to make you squirm, blondie' in them.

"Why?" I questioned not falling into his trap, the stupid brown-eyed wolf. But then again the ring on my hand holding the mic to his face made me smile brighter.

"I'm always looking forward to the end of days" He smirked, moving closer.

"Nice one!" I giggled way too much for it.

He shrugged as the camera went off, "you look good, wolf"

"I was actually looking for you, wasn't sure whether to go with a white shirt or black one." He sighed seeming bored before it even begun despite his little amusement before.

I briefly fixed his collar before lowering my hand before I pulled him into a kiss.

"Black suits you, and that way we sorta match. How do I look?" I walked in a circle before staring up at him again.

"Fishing for a compliment?" He stared blankly at me causing me to scoff.

"Well when your boyfriend doesn't straight out blow away when he sees you I guess I have to settle for a half-ass compliment that I hinted on."

"Well then maybe I should just not give it then"

I shrugged glancing around waiting for more superstars to rotate their way to my side expecting him to move on, but he didn't.

"You're actually upset that I didn't say you look beautiful"

"Nope" I didn't look at him instead my eyes fell over all the couples filling the carpet hand in hand, being able to stand together for a picture without the simple picture for an interview.

"I say it every time I see you, I figured it would be obvious by now Renee."

I sighed and briefly focused on him knowing I was more irritated with myself over my stupid walls than him not complimenting me.

"It is, I'm not upset. Hey guys..." I smiled over at Randy and Kim.

"Renee, how are you doing?"

"I'm meant to be asking the questions, Orton."

He nodded as I fired away.

"And I see you found yourself a partner this year" he smirked after I had complimented Kim on her dress.

I glanced behind me and saw Baron standing a distance away, simply watching.

"It would appear so.." I saw him sigh, not only had I refused to move in with him. I denied his existence once more backstage, "I mean he wouldn't be here if he weren't"

I giggled causing him to smile before I turned back to them to finish off and then walked over to him.

"You look breathtaking." He winked and I rolled my eyes but then smiled.

"I want to kiss you, a lot"

He smirked and slowly licked over his lip before glancing away and as he did he stood up straight causing me to slightly be confused until I saw Corey and Amy appear.

"Hey you two! Looking good!" I smiled.

"I never thought I'd see the day, you two alone." He glanced between us as we weren't exactly back at the hotel.

"Stockholm Syndrome" I shrugged knowing Baron was behind me.

"How about a picture, where's your partner Baron?"

"I'm a lone wolf"

"You should have told me, I would have..."

"I should be getting to my interviews" I made an attempt to leave them alone for their discussion but felt Baron's arm around me, pulling me back. Of course he could easily escape an uncomfortable situation but forced me back.

"I'm not going to be stuck in a picture with these two." He nagged setting me down beside him but leaving his arm around my waist.

Corey eyed us while I simply smiled for the picture, as usual Baron did not give a damn.

"Come on babe!" I heard Amy and saw him being pulled to be interviewed by Noelle.

"When are we planning on telling him?"

"I don't need a headache right now, honey. Come on, one more"

I frowned and realized he meant a picture, our first one alone and not a selfie.

I gave him a brief hug before sighing, "I have to get back to work."

"Please tell me you're done once this thing actually starts?" He questioned as he lingered after I interviewed Sami.

"I think so, please don't tell me you plan on ditching?"

"No, I assumed you made sure that dress was short in front for a reason" His eyes trailed down my body.

"I might just find something to do backstage to avoid what you are planning during this occasion." I narrowed my eyes playfully.

"I might just follow you and pull you into a locker room." He leaned in before leaning back again.

"You're a bad wolf" I giggled and he smiled.

"And you're my bad mate"

I shoved against his chest "go get a seat for us."

"Okay" He sighed and reluctantly walked off, I knew if I didn't get rid of him I'd spend the remaining time I was meant to be doing my job, lost in his eyes and silly conversation.

"Renee!" I heard the camera guy and smiled realizing he was holding my phone. My heart stopped as I saw the number, I told him to leave me alone.

"I can answer if you like. "

I giggled and I guess he had noticed my reluctant face.

"Its okay, Earl" I winked and took my phone before moving a distance away. "I told you to leave me alone."

I heard him sigh, "well your boyfriend paid me a visit. I don't appreciate being ambushed at work by a stupid wrestler."

"He could break you in two." I muttered despite being confused.

"Renee, you made my life difficult. I thought shutting you up with our own home would work but that just made things more annoying. I am happy now and I don't need your boyfriend coming to my home, luckily Sofia wasn't here."

"Luckily" I mumbled while trying to spot where exactly they had chosen to seat Baron. "My boyfriend has the right to do whatever he wants."

"So you don't want to know why he was here?" I could tell he was smirking as his voice changed from the annoyed tone it had begun with.

I frowned actually having not thought of it.

"Joe, I'm at the Awards so can you please.."

"Wanted to know why you're so cold. I told him you can't change a woman who would easily ruin someone else's life"

"She deserved to know" I stated while not being sure I could believe that Baron had actually gone to see him. He was used to torturing me after I did what he didn't want, so interfering with my relationship seemed to fall under that.

"Yeah I suppose." He sighed, "In the end we both know you allowed yourself to be used. You were ignorant, you believed what you wanted to, you wanted me and you believed I was yours. And..."

I sighed not wanting to hear more, "Just leave me alone.."

"I think you should tell that to your lap dog. I was forced to deal with you remaining in the company because of McMahon's daughter but it doesn't mean I don't have the influence to do other things. I'll leave you alone as long as he stays away from me."