Novels by Allura.Shaletta

"Huh!"Arthur stepped out of the shower, running a towel through his damp hair as he walked toward the bedroom. His lips curled into a smirk, thinking about Athena’s flustered expression earlier.He was about to call out to her when he noticed something odd. The room was eerily silent. Athena was nowhere to be seen. His smirk faded."Athena?" he called out in confusion as he looked in several directions. His chest tightened. Something was wrong.Arthur grabbed his phone and quickly dialed Athena’s number. The call connected, but there was no answer. His heart pounded harder as he tried again. This time, he heard it—her ringtone. It was faint, distant… coming from outside the room.That was when he noticed the open window.His blood ran cold.He strode toward it, his sharp gaze scanning the area below. Footpr

Arthur murmured, reaching for the hem of her shirt. His fingertips brushed against her skin, sending another wave of warmth through her."Arthur…" Athena hesitated, her cheeks burning."What is it, baby?" He smiled, tilting his head. "Shy all of a sudden?" His fingers trailed along her waist, teasing. "After all this time, and after everything we’ve done, you still blush like this? Adorable!"Athena bit her lip, trying to find the words to respond, but all she could focus on was the heat pooling in her chest, the way her body was betraying her."Relax," he whispered and let out a soft chuckle before pressing a lingering kiss to her forehead. "I won’t push you." He pulled back slightly, reaching for a towel on the rack before gently wrapping it around her shoulders. "Tonight isn’t the right time for this.""W–what?"Arthur

"Turn around and face the mirror. What style name would suit our current appearance?"Giggling, Athena followed the instructions of the man still holding her close. She turned to face the mirror and observed the mess on both herself and Arthur. But that didn't last long, as a smile reflexively spread across her face when she realized just how sweet the scene before her was.Sweet? Yes, that’s how Athena saw it, even though she and Arthur still looked a mess, with traces of dust and paint smudging their bodies. She momentarily pushed aside that thought, as her focus suddenly shifted to the way Arthur was holding her, looking at her, and even kissing her shoulder.Ah… Athena just realized how close she had allowed herself to be with this man. Sure, they had kissed several times before, but somehow, this moment felt different—sweeter. To her, it was almost like they were husband and wife, standing in fron

"Alright, overall, I like it. It just needs a few improvements and after that..."Athena hadn't even finished speaking when she suddenly felt the urge to turn around. She only just realized that Arthur had lagged behind her. Her eyes widened in shock as she noticed something about to fall directly above him.Without a second thought, she rushed toward Arthur. She grabbed his arm as hard as she could, pulling him away. The force made her stumble slightly before she eventually fell."Ahh!"Hearing her pained groan, Arthur's expression grew even more panicked. He wanted to get off Athena and check on her condition, but he couldn't move right away as sand and debris were still falling around them."Sir... Ma'am... Are you both alright?" The site manager hurried over, followed by several other project workers.They quickly helped Athena and Arthur up after ensuring that nothing else was falling. Fortunately, the bricks that had fallen missed them. However, they were both now covered in san

"I want to ensure the insulation meets the specifications we discussed!"Athena adjusted her hard hat as she walked alongside Arthur through the dusty construction site. The sound of hammers and drills filled the air, mixing with the occasional calls of workers coordinating tasks. Despite the commotion, Arthur’s voice was clear and steady as he addressed the site manager."Of course, sir," the site manager nodded. "We've sourced high-density soundproof panels, but if you have additional preferences, we can make adjustments.""What do you think?" Arthur turned to Athena, his sharp gaze scanning the half-built structure. "You were particular about the rehearsal rooms needing optimal sound control."Athena pursed her lips in thought, walking to the nearest unfinished classroom. She tapped the walls lightly before looking back at Arthur."The material is decent, but

"You’re still as stubborn as ever, Athena!""Yeah, you know what I'm like to you now. So don't ever try to seduce me in this silly way again!"For a moment, Leon's smirk faltered. He exchanged sharp glances with Athena. His breathing was ragged along with his annoyance at the woman until suddenly his grin returned along with a nod of his head."Fine, go ahead and leave. But don’t think this is over!""You're the most pathetic man I've ever seen, Leon!" Athena shook her head in disbelief. "If I were you, I wouldn't dare to show my face!""And if I were you, I would definitely forgive the mistakes of the man you once loved so much!"Without giving Athena a chance to respond, Leon immediately walked away. He ignored the garden he had decorated and even disregarded the bouquet he had specially ordered.Looking around once more, Athena let out a quiet sigh. She ran a hand over her face in frustration before finally leaving the place, her emotions in turmoil.Emotions in turmoil? Did that m