I woke up to a resounding headache. For the first time, the night had been a long one, filled with unending haunting. After a hot shower, a beep from my phone gains my attention. *"Wear a skirt today. And your hair in a bun."* A message from Abaddon. My heart skips a beat seeing this. The fucker even had my number. His ways were not new to me anymore—at this point, I expect anything. The drive to school appears to be short, no matter how much I pray for more time. Anxiety crams my skin as I step onto the premises. I'm welcomed by Drey, who's waiting by my class entrance. "Good morning. I thought we could eat out together during lunch." He seems eager with his approach. Not that I objected, but a certain someone made me refrain from deciding too quickly. "It's only lunch, Aurelia. It's only a friendly gesture. We could at least get to know one another," he insists. Yeah, it *is* only lunch! I tell myself. Drey is a fine man, and if he wants to take me—a single woman
Crazy how things flip without warning. One minute you are happy, having the best of life, and the next, you are in pain.Torture. The exact word to call whatever he made me feel inside. The entire day, I stayed locked up in my room. Maggie was also in shock at my sudden return earlier today. Everything happened so fast.Whenever I close my eyes, the pain in his eyes haunts me. Drey appeared like his world had ended. And I was the reason.Abaddon must feel on top of the world after his classless act. He sure was the girls’ dream man, but not mine.Well, until he began his blackmail on me.My eyes turn glossy, staring at the content on my phone—a picture of him. Abaddon.Posted on his socials story. I had searched him up on the first night, sent him a request, which he hurriedly accepted. Surprisingly.A brunette lay on his chest. They were on the beach. Seems he and Kiwor skipped school to go surf.Right after he ate me out in an empty class. He’s ruined any chances I might have had wi
The next day, I did my best to ignore the group, especially Kira and Jane. During breaks, I hid in the library, not wanting to converse with them. My head was a mess; the blackmail with Abaddon was draining, but I didn't want it to affect my grades.My eyes searched for only one person the entire time: Drey. He had even ignored my messages on his socials, leaving me on read. My heart ached, recalling the moment he witnessed Abaddon and me.Luckily, as I exited the library, I saw Drey leaving with some girls."Drey!" I called out. As our eyes met, he only snubbed me, walking ahead.My feet moved on their own toward him; I chased behind, calling out for him. He only halted when we were out in front of the fields. He whispered to the girls, and they excused us."Hey, I'm sorry, please...""It's alright, Aurelia. You chose him, and I totally understand."His words pierced my heart like a thousand knives. If only he knew the truth."Drey... you have to believe me, it's not what you think.
They both took their positions. His eyes were still on me—never flinching, roaming over my body as they constantly settled on my breasts. I felt some type of way under his gaze. Thankfully, the alcohol waved it off. The only thought on my mind was the fact that he and Laurane might be back together. Drey also watched me, a certain look in his eyes—one I did not feel proud of. Without a second thought, I pulled Kira along. “Let’s go dance.” She willingly tagged along, Jane running after us to join. The loudspeakers blasted across the beach. We arrived at the middle and immediately got into the rhythm of the music, our bodies moving with ease. We giggled often, shaking our hips to the beat. Everyone was lost in bliss. With the alcohol, I was lost in the music, swaying my hips until I felt strong hands wrap around my waist. When I turned around, it was a blonde boy—probably from the neighboring school. “You dance well. I’m sorry, had to,” he whispered in my ear. High
Aurelia’s POV"Can we stop by the mall, Mom? I need some new shoes." "Sure, honey." "Elia's growing too fast, Mom. Maybe we should take her to the doctor," Elliot teases, earning him a hard punch from me. "Shut up, dickhead," I snap back. "That's enough bickering, children," Mom scolds. Barely five minutes later, the crash happened. It all unfolded so fast that the next thing I knew, I was in the hospital. I woke up to a pounding heart, sweat trickling down my body. The same dream again—almost like reliving that moment, and every time, it affects me the same way. Maybe even worse as the days go by. For the first time since we moved, I had the dream. I saw them. Their faces, their laughter, their voices still haunt me. How can I forget them? A year has passed since that tragedy, yet I still find myself back in that car every single time. Perhaps it should have been me and not them. If only I hadn't insisted on going to the mall that day. If only I had stayed home. The
Aurelia’s POVIf only I had the power to disappear from everyone’s life—to slip into another world where no one knew my name. Maybe then, I’d finally escape this suffocating reality. But I knew better. The imprint of his touch burned into my skin, a constant reminder that I could never truly be free. The events at school replayed in my head, each moment laced with raw emotion—the reckless courage that drove me to attack Laurene, the way he devoured me yet again. Both haunted me. I tried calling Drey. Again. And again. Each call was declined, the silence a dagger to my heart. He must hate me. Guilt swallowed me whole, twisting inside me like a blade. I knew he was hurting. I saw it in the way he looked at me before I left school. Abaddon hadn’t held back—his fists rained down on Drey as if he were nothing more than an enemy to be obliterated. I turned to the bathroom mirror, my reflection a mess of swollen eyes and misery. The clock on the wall read past six, and with ev
The night air was merciless, each gust of wind cutting through me like a blade, a silent witness to the torment awaiting me. His eyes—dark, unwavering—tracked my every movement as I knelt before him, exactly where he ordered me to be. The only source of light in my room was the moon, slipping through the parted curtains in ghostly streaks. Yet his eyes burned through the darkness, their intensity searing into my skin. "Unsheath my cock, princess."The command sent a tremor down my spine. My heart pounded violently against my ribs as I reached forward, freeing him from the confines of his pants. Thick. Heavy. Bigger than I remembered.Without hesitation, I took him into my mouth, the salty taste of his precum coating my tongue. A moan escaped me—unbidden, shameless. He watched intently. The next second, his hand fisted in my hair, and he slammed deeper down my throat without warning. I choked, tears pricking my eyes at the intrusion. "Suck." The single word was sharp, unyield
After dropping me off at school, he disappeared. No sign of him or Kiwor the entire day. Not that I expected differently. Drey had shown up at school too, but after last night, I decided it was best to avoid him—for his own good. The last thing I needed was for Abaddon to lose control again, to hurt him just because of me. Tomorrow was a big day. The football tournament of the season. Black’s High was this year’s host, and the entire school was buzzing with excitement. Everyone but me. As a cheerleader, I had no choice but to be involved—not that I cared. I only kept up with it for the sake of my grades. The girls, on the other hand, were giddy with anticipation, already scheming their outfits for the afterparty at Black’s mansion. “Hey, Aurelia, Drey’s treating everyone to lunch after school. We should go,” Kira said, practically bouncing as we changed in the locker room after practice. I hesitated. “Kira, I doubt that’s a good idea.” “Hello? Girl, you’ve been distant
The cold air burned my lungs as I ran, feet pounding against the forest floor, my breath ragged and sharp. Branches lashed at my arms, my face, but I didn’t stop—not when I heard him behind me, his voice like thunder crashing through the trees. “Aurelia!” His roar sent a fresh surge of adrenaline through my veins. I pushed harder, my legs trembling beneath me, but Abaddon was fast. Too fast. His heavy footfalls were closing in, his presence a force pressing against my back. I didn’t dare look over my shoulder. I couldn’t. Then my foot caught on something—an exposed root, a patch of uneven ground, I didn’t know. I stumbled, arms flailing, weight pitching forward. The world tilted as I fell, crashing through tangled branches before I hit the icy surface of the river below. Water enveloped me in an instant. Cold. So fucking cold. It stole the air from my lungs, numbed my limbs. The current dragged me under, spinning me in a violent embrace. I kicked, clawed at the surface, but
Darkness. Then whispers. Low, hushed voices stirred through the silence, threading through my mind like an eerie melody. My body felt heavy, limbs weighed down as if the air itself was pressing against me. The bed beneath me was familiar—his bed. I blinked, my vision hazy, the room tilting in and out of focus. "She almost fell into the trap." "You should tell her sooner or later…" That voice. My pulse spiked as fragments of memory slammed into me all at once. The library. The whispers. That desperate plea for help. And then—Abaddon. I tried to move, my fingers twitching against the silk sheets. The voices stopped abruptly. Then—footsteps. Abaddon and Kiwor stood at the foot of the bed. "How do you feel?" His voice was deep, calm, but his dark eyes burned into me with something unreadable. "Like shit," I muttered, throat dry. My body ached, and a dull throbbing pounded at the back of my skull. They exchanged a look. One of those silent, knowing glances that only
After having our outdoor breakfast, he pulled me back into the mansion. This time, we entered through the front door instead. Some students had already left, while a few still lingered in the Black mansion. Well, the entire group was still present. Kiwor stood by the kitchen counter with a mug in hand, dressed casually in joggers with his upper body bare. The same formidable smirk that never left his face was plastered as usual. My cheeks burned as the memory of last night resurfaced—how I had begged in front of this lunatic. The girls were already up, and before I could blink, they pulled me away from Abaddon's grip. I missed his warmth immediately. His eyes swept over my body possessively as he strode over to Kiwor, a silent reminder that I was his. The girls dragged me into a room, their chatter filling the air. Kira still had her makeup from last night, smudged but intact—a clear sign they had enjoyed themselves. "We figured you went home," Jane mused, her tone light.
I woke to soft, teasing touches trailing over my skin, the sensation so light, so deliberate, it felt like the remnants of a dream. But when his warm, wet mouth latched onto my other lips—the ones between my legs—it became clear this was anything but a dream. A broken moan slipped from my lips as he growled, low and commanding. “Sit on my face, baby.” I barely had time to process before he flipped me, his strong hands gripping my thighs, holding me in place as I trembled above him. His tongue flicked and teased, and I lost all control, grinding down, riding the pleasure as he devoured me. It didn’t stop until I shattered, until my release poured over his face, my cries of pleasure filling the air. Only when he had licked me dry, his hands still possessively tight on my hips, did he let go. And when he did, the smug grin curving his lips was a silent reminder of who owned me. The moon was high in the sky, its soft light flickering into the room, illuminating his sharp feature
AURELIAI ran. My feet carried me faster than my mind could process, following his direction blindly, my breath ragged as I stumbled into the room. The door slammed shut behind me, the lock clicking into place. And then— I broke. The sob tore out of me before I could stop it, my body crumpling to the floor, arms wrapping around myself as if I could hold in the pain. The shame burned hot in my chest, mixing with the betrayal, the helplessness, the anger. I should have known better. I did know better. And yet, I had still stood there, hands trembling, voice cracking as I begged, begged for mercy in front of that sick bastard Kiwor. Abaddon made me do that. Made me fall to my knees, stripping me of whatever dignity I had left, and now I didn’t know if I could ever look at myself the same way again. Tears streamed down my face, fast and unrelenting, and I let them. Let them drown me. Minutes passed—maybe hours. I didn’t know. The ache settled deep in my bones, but
Abaddon’s PovThe second those words left her mouth, I fucking lost it. Another man? Touching her? Kissing her? Having her? Rage coiled through my veins, dark and vicious. My grip tightened on the steering wheel, knuckles straining white, my vision clouding with red. She had no fucking idea what she did to me. No idea how deep this obsession ran. Aurelia was mine. Always had been. Always would be. The car barely stopped before she flung the door open and stormed into the mansion, her hips swaying, her short cheer skirt bouncing, the bare skin of her thighs taunting me like a goddamn punishment. Fuck. All I saw was her beneath me, writhing, moaning, crying my name. I hadn't stopped thinking about it—not since that halftime show, when she stood there drenched in sweat, her body teasing me with every movement. My cock had been hard for her ever since, and it hadn't fucking gone away. My body burned for her. I followed her inside, closing the door behind me, the quiet of
The entire ride, I sat in silence, staring out at the city blurring past. My hands curled into fists in my lap, my chest tightening with every passing second. If only he knew what he did to me. How my body betrayed me whenever we were close. Like now, in his car, the scent of him surrounding me, the heat of his presence crawling under my skin. I bet I’d be called crazy for feeling this way about him. Maybe I am. But the worst part isn’t admitting it—it’s keeping it locked away, caging it inside, because the person responsible for it doesn’t treat me the way I wish he would. He’s been here for so long, traveled across countries, met women more beautiful, more experienced, more...everything. Kira made sure I knew that. That I was just another girl in the long line of them. There’s no way he’d treat me differently. So why do I feel like it should be different? Just because we fucked doesn’t mean I’m anything more than a bed warmer. The thought sent a violent shiver through me, m
My reflection stared back at me, my eyes red and puffy from crying. Whether they were sad tears or happy ones, I had no idea at this point. Everything felt like a blur—like my emotions had been wrung out, leaving me raw and exposed. A knock on the stall door broke through my thoughts, persistent and unrelenting. I released a heavy sigh before finally unlocking it. "Can we please set aside the tension and have fun for the rest of the day?" Jane's voice was light, but there was an edge of concern as she reached for my hand, pulling me out of the stall. Kira stood nearby, arms crossed, guilt evident on her face. "I'm really sorry, Aurelia. For everything. We didn’t know how bad Abaddon had made things for you." I forced a half-hearted laugh, shaking my head. "It’s not your fault. He’s just a possessive, selfish bastard with no heart." Both girls giggled at that, though it was clear they were trying to lighten the mood. Before I knew it, they were pulling me into a tight hug, s
"Hi, Elia. I brought you some chocolate—I know you like them."The young boy with striking green eyes spoke softly, his voice a balm to the sobbing girl. At the sight of him, her cries faded, her lips twitching into a small, hopeful smile. She threw her tiny arms around him, seeking comfort in his warmth, and he held her just as tightly. "Thank you. But… can you take me to my brother? I miss him."A sharp pang of jealousy twisted in the boy’s chest, but he swallowed it down, masking the hurt with a smile. "I promise to bring you to your brother."And she believed him. Every night, he came. Her only light in the dark. Her only escape from the cold, empty days. Until one night… he didn’t. His visits stopped. She waited. And waited. But he never returned. The little girl wept for days, convinced he had abandoned her—just like everyone else.Aurelia’s POVI woke up with a dull ache in my head, my body sluggish as the weight of last night’s memories crashed into me. Abadd