AIDAN POVI had never felt so much about a girl as I did for Artemis. She was just different, she had a tongue like fire. She was smart and brave. She wasn’t even scared of anyone and she was damn stubborn, stubborn as a mule. She didn’t know of courseShe didn’t know how I felt about her.For some reason I couldn’t just tell to her yet, maybe I was still convincing myself, or maybe I was just scared.I stared at her sleeping form and kissed her cheek. She muttered something like “Kiss me on the lips” and I grinned and kissed her softly there. She let out a contented sigh and went back to sleep.I smiled to myself. Being with her these days reminded me of how it was going to be getting married to her, and yes she didn’t know that either. I wanted her, I wanted her to be my wife. I wanted her to bear my children.I walked into the bar grabbed a bottle of beer and poured it into a glass.Daymon nodded his greeting to me and I patted him on the shoulder and poured a drink for him too.
ARTEMIS POVEsther was a genius. She knew how to certainly make one look so regal. Istare at myself in the mirror and can’t even find Artemis, all I saw was a red-haired woman in a smoldering red dress.There was a party tonight and according to what Daymon told me, it was for the high class and Aidan had wanted me to look in my very best. Not to impress the people but for ‘something special’ as he had put it.I felt like he was planning something massive, like a surprise for me but I couldn’t tell because he didn’t leave any hints.Aidan was waiting for me at the driveway looking handsome in his dark suit and well-tailored trousers. Daymon stood behind him looking good as well. I grinned at Aidan. He smiled slowly.“I am tearing that off you tonight.” He said and I blushed. He took my hand and helped me get into the car.Throughout the ride Aidan kept playing with me, tracing his fingers up my thigh and I had to swag his hand away. He couldn’t seem to be able to stop touching me and
ARTEMIS POVThe tears streaming down my face hindered me from seeing properly and I didn't stop even when I fell down, when I bruised my thighs and knees, when my heels broke, and even my ankle got sprained. I didn't stop when the security men tried to stop me, rather I fought furiously, slapping and hitting them until they released me. I ran through the pain, numbing everything else around. I didn't know where I was going but I needed to be far away from him. I didn't know how far I had gone from there when the rain started, it was almost like even nature felt angry with what Aidan did to me.The rain poured heavily on me, drenching me like a wounded cat and I sat down with my wounded heart, the scene in which I had met Aidan where he had been kissing another girl. Hot tears that contrasted with the rain against my skin, started flowing down my cheeks, the rain washing it off. The rain soothed my throbbing heart and whimpering slightly, I lay by the side of the road in a curled u
ARTEMIS POV I trailed off as I noticed his eyes darkening but for a brief second, one I wouldn't notice if he wasn't sitting so close to me. “What I mean to say is, why exactly are you helping me despite knowing I'm in love with your brother?” I asked, cupping the cup in my hands. For a moment, we just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Kane's lips brushed against mine. Soft. Gentle. As if seeking permission. ‘Don't do it woman!’ The last shred of willful dignity screamed at me. Of course I knew I shouldn't be doing this, not after Aidan, but my body seemed to have a mind of its own. He pulled back slowly, whispering against my lips, “I told you Artemis. All I want is just your happiness…” “Fuck!” I cursed, holding the cup with one hand while I used the other to press his neck against me. Parting my lips slightly, I kissed him back and soon we were all tongues and teeth. He took the cup from my hand and I heard a small clink of the glassware against the b
AIDAN POV“What do you mean you can't find her?” I boomed from across the wine cabinet where I stood, pouring out the wine in a glass cup. “Boss, I...” Daymon began but I cut him off immediately. “It's a heavy downpour out there,” I raged, my hold on the glassware hardening ever so slightly. “We searched everywhere for her. I have my men currently searching possible places she must have gone,” Daymon said.“That is not enough!” I yelled. “You were supposed to be guarding, why did you let her come look for me? I put you in charge of her because I trust you.”“I will have the rest of the men extend the search and I'll also check the CCTV footage on all roads that lead away from the building,” Daymon assured me but I was in no mood for that. “I don't care what you do Daymon,” I began, slamming the glass cup as well as the wine bottle down on the counter. “Just make sure Artemis is in this house in the next twenty four hours.”Daymon didn't say anything else, rather he turned on his h
ARTEMIS POV“That was Aidan,” I murmured, staring at Kane who had now disconnected the call. “You called him?” I asked again, tethering at the edge of the couch where Kane sat. ‘Why the hell, are you so affected by him so much?’ I questioned myself angrily but it did nothing to ease the throb I felt when I heard his voice. “It was a business call,” was all Kane said, while watching me intently. “H-he didn't look for me?” I managed to choke out. The truth suddenly pressed down on me and I realized it's been two days since I had been staying with Kane.“He definitely didn't find you,” Kane said with a small chuckle as he reached out to hold me. ‘Ouch, that had to hurt,’ I thought, wincing slightly as I adjusted closer to Kane who reached out to wrap his hands around me.“D-do you think he cares about me?” I suddenly asked, unable to help it. Kane didn't say anything, rather he peppered kisses down my neck but I wasn't into whatever he was doing. Thoughts of Aidan had consumed my m
ARTEMIS POV“Hey darling, how are you doing?” Kane asked, kissing me from across the counter.“I'm great so far,” I said, grabbing a pack of juice from the fridge immediately, circling the table to embrace him in a hug. “I missed you so much,” he said, groaning in my hair, his grip around me tightening. I giggled at his words. “It has been barely 20 minutes since you left to go take a run,” I said, pushing his chest back slightly as he had begun to pepper kisses down my neck. “It's still too long,” he said, his breath already ticking me already. “Oh stop it, you're tickling me,” I said, playfully fighting to get out of his grip. “One more kiss,” he protested, his grip on my waist still tight, just not too tight to be uncomfortable. “One more kiss to take me through…”I didn't let him finish before I pressed a kiss to his lips. One too quick that it could be called a peck on the lips. “Done, now let me go,” I said, digging my fingers in between the arms and my waist to pull his a
ARTEMIS POVI called out, making my way to the door.As I opened it, I was surprised to see Kane standing there, looking handsome in his tailored suit, a hint of a smile on his face."Hey, beautiful. What have you been up to?" he said, walking in and then tugging me by the waist from behind, not even letting me close the door.“The door...” I began, trying to reach it.“I'll get it,” he replied, using his feet to push the door a bit too forcefully and it went shut. "You are actually home early," was all I could say before I was cut short and my lips were smothered and bitten by Kane. All my protest were swallowed up in the kiss, leaving space for just me mumbling… “Goodness wait a sec. I'm running out of breath.”Finally, he let me go and I gasped for air, chasing it to the point of half doubling and holding my chest. “Seriously!?” I half exclaimed and half questioned. “You came back way too early, what happened?”Kane raised an eyebrow, a sly grin climbing his face and coating his