Warning! Mature Content! *Excerpt* "Does it make you nervous when I stare?" His voice was laced with sinful passion. "Will you hate me if I do this?" His dark gaze took in her entire frame. "I am obsessed with you, Delaney." *** Delaney, a beautiful woman, only wished for one thing - A peaceful life, and perhaps, a little touch of financial independence. But throughout her childhood, life gave her a contrast to her wish. She grew up knowing nothing but hatred from her family, and eventually, from her fiancé too. For three years, Delaney paid for a sin she never intentionally committed - losing her virginity to a stranger. This innocent mistake chattered her life and her relationship with Blaine. He detested her so much. But one question is: Why hasn't he called off their engagement? Gradually, Blaine was becoming the man she hoped he'd be. She'd secured a job at a prominent company too... She was already inching closer to her dreams when suddenly, he resurfaced - The stranger who had almost ruined her life three years ago. This stranger who was perfectly built for sin turns out to be Blaine's boss, the most dreaded Adonis Langston. And this time, he wanted more than just a one-night stand... Poor Delaney's life was set into panic once again. Little did she know that she had also cast her spell on her soon-to-be boss, who turns out to be Adonis's childhood best friend! Oops! Financial Independence, power, and fame at its peak... All hell is about to let loose as these three men are never known for surrendering. She had all she needed to exert revenge on those who'd hurt her, depending on the decision she makes. But in all of these, she is about to face the biggest betrayal of her life.
View MoreOn his way home, Adonis couldn't stop himself from feeling worried. He kept calling Delaney, but he still got no response from her. He felt uneasy.His sleek car pulled up to the entrance of Delaney's lavish residence, a modern structure with expansive, sweeping windows that contrasted the aged oaks and well-manicured gardens surrounding it.As soon as the car came to a stop in the large compound, he was greeted by the security personnel whom he had kept to mount the gate - a broad-shouldered man named Jared.The two had exchanged pleasantries several times in the past, but tonight, Adonis's demeanor was different—focused, with an underlying urgency.He had totally forgotten to call Jared earlier to ask after Delaney. He would have been in the best position to tell him what was going on."Good day, sir." Jared, the security personnel, greeted him.He couldn't fight the urge to ask after her, even though he could just walk into the house and find out."Jared," He turned towards him, "h
The room was dim and heavy with the sad smell of air that hadn't been refreshed and sheets that hadn't been cleaned.The curtains were only partly open, trying to block out the brightness of the world and making the room look slightly bluish.There were empty containers of food and crumpled tissues scattered on the floor. In the middle of the room, under a messy blanket, Blaine lay almost lifeless. He looked nothing like the man he used to be. The thought of Delaney hunted him.A sharp knock on the door jolted him out of his reverie. His heartbeat quickened. Was it Delaney? He hurried downstairs like his life depended on it and opened the door without hesitation. His heart sank when he laid his eyes on the figure in front of him."Mum? What are you doing here?" He asked frustratedly."I decided to come see you since you swore never to pick my calls." Tamara's sharp eyes took in his disheveled appearance and the state of the apartment when she walked in. She shook her head in utter di
Delaney tossed restlessly on the large bed, as her puffy eyes flickered open, staring weakly at the sun rays that filtered into the room. It was already midday. She was in no mood for work that day. She had to call in sick. She hoped Kaiden understood with her. He wasn't exactly happy about it. With a pair of sore eyes that had spilled out more tears than she could ever imagine she had, she wiped off her tear-stain eyes and made her way to the bathroom.Delaney had spent two nights crying. She thought this was supposed to make her feel less guilty about her affair with Adonis, but it hurt her instead. It hurt to know that Velda had been the other woman all along.Her phone beeped, and she took a glance at it. It was Blaine. He'd been calling and texting since the other night. He can go fuck himself.As soon as she was done from the bathroom, she laid back down on the bed. Today was all about mourning her life.Suddenly, her phone lit up again, and this time, she was determined to pi
"I didn't mean to make you feel this way. But I felt you had to know the truth, Dela." Adonis said, feeling remorseful when he saw how miserable Delaney looked."I know I am not a saint, Adonis. But... My sins weren't this bad. I loved Blaine with my whole heart." She sniffed. "He did this to me, even when he knows all I've been through at the hands of that lady and her mother.""What do you mean, Delaney?" Adonis got interested in the conversation. He moved closer to her, paying rapt attention to what she had to say."Velda is my stepsister, Adonis." More tears streamed down her face. "I have been through torture from my supposed family." She choked on her tears.Adonis was speechless. "Shhhhh..." He pulled her to himself. "You can talk to me about it some other time if you don't feel okay talking about it now." He encouraged her.Delaney was in no state to tell the story of her life. She was in shock and pain. Adonis felt his heart shatter. This explains it all. It explains the sadn
It was already getting late, and Blaine's worry was reaching another level. It was almost 10 pm, and Delaney was still not home, nor was she reachable.He considered so many possibilities. Was she safe? Had she finally left him? He felt like he was going insane. The thought of calling the police crossed his mind, but it was too early to report her as a missing person.He didn't even know how to start looking for her at a friend's place or anywhere else. He didn't know any of her acquaintances. He had neglected her that much and now felt sad so about it.Suddenly, he remembered she'd mentioned making a new friend at work. That could have been a lead to finding her, but he didn't know anything about this new friend of hers. Shit!As he paced around the living room, his phone lit up on the glass table at the center of the room, and he quickly picked it up.His eyes scanned the content of the text he had just received. He had hoped it was from Delaney, but he was wrong. It was from Velda.
His hands found the small of her back as she leaned into his embrace, her heart racing against her chest like a wild bird. His breath was warm on her face as he deepened the kiss.The softness of her lips sent shockwaves through his entire system, setting his every nerve on fire. She kissed him back, her fingers tangling in his hair, as she surrendered to the moment.She tasted like strawberry and affection, so intoxicating and arousing.Delaney felt his hands trace her spine as if memorizing its ridges. Her grip on him tightened in response, a silent plea for him not to stop. A powerful and intense sensation took over as she kissed him, relishing the raw, beautiful connection she had with this man.Adonis's lips moved from hers, tracing a hot trail down the line of her jaw to her neck, eliciting a shiver from her. She tilted her head back, allowing him better access, her breath hitching as he found a particularly sensitive spot. His hands, still on her back, pulled her closer, the
Throughout their interaction, Adonis found himself captivated by Laura's every word and gesture. He hung onto her every syllable, and his reactions betrayed the profound impact she had on him.With subtle nods of agreement, gentle smiles in response to her wit, and the deepening of his admiration apparent in his eyes, Laura's presence elicited an undeniable response from Adonis in one way or the other."It was a very interesting time with you, Laura." His eyes sparkled with more admiration for her. Her presence exuded an aura of intelligence, making her all the more admirable.She was pretty outspoken, and Adonis was naturally drawn to such women."Thank you, sir." She flashed him her usual infectious smile that lifted his spirit from all his troubles with Delaney and Blaine's situation. She was a good distraction, after all."Call me Adonis," he said, still holding a smile. From that moment on, he knew that things would never be the same, and he eagerly awaited the next opportunity t
It was a typical Monday morning for Adonis as he busied himself with the pile of paperwork on his table when his phone rang, causing him to stop.He glanced at the caller and stared with mixed emotion - Delaney. He abandoned all he was doing and answered the call."Dela..." He called."Adonis." There was an awkward silence before she went on to speak. "I'm sorry, I missed your calls last night." She spoke softly."Was something wrong?" He asked in his usual cold voice. Delaney could tell he wasn't happy."No, Adonis. Nothing was wrong. I just... I went to bed quite early last night." She explained."I see." He paused briefly before adding. "And you are sure about that?""Of course I am. Is something wrong?" She was curious and nervous at the same time."Why did you lie to me, Dela?" His icy tone held no warmth."What are you talking about, Adonis?""I asked if Blaine still made advances at you, and you denied it. Why?" He was extremely angry but did so well to keep his emotions in che
The coldness of the water trickling down her bare body felt like all she needed at that moment. Lost in her thoughts, she reminisced on the entire event of the day.Tiffany was indeed a lifesaver. She had dished out some excellent advice on how these pressing situations could be handled.Delaney heaved a sigh of relief and satisfaction as she felt refreshed and ready to sleep. They had a busy day. They talked, ate, tried out new makeup, and had fun... It was all worth it.Tiffany had advised her to save up and get herself an apartment. At first, she suggested talking to Adonis about getting Delaney an apartment, but Delaney refused. She doesn't feel comfortable asking for financial support from a man, no matter what. Plus, she thought it might seem embarrassing to ask Adonis for such.She hated being seen as a liability. She loved the second suggestion Tiffany had given to her, and that was the best way to handle things right now. All she needed was to tarry a little longer here, save
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