AmeliaAs I pulled up to my bakery, I noticed a familiar figure stepping out onto the sidewalk. Alexander. Was he looking for me? I pushed open the car door and stepped out.We hadn't seen after the little cabin adventure. I had begun to wonder if he was avoiding me. I almost called out his name but then our gazes met, and I greeted him with a warm smile. "Hi."Alexander closed the distance between us, his eyes locked on mine. "I was told you just left the bakery," he said."Yeah, I..." I began, but my phone rang, shrill and insistent, cutting off my words.I pulled it out and answered. "Hello.""Amelia, this is your neighbour. Your house is on fire." The voice on the other end sent my world spinning. My heart stuttered. "What!" I exclaimed."Your house is on fire." The voice said again.My hand trembled as I clutched the phone.My mind reeled, thoughts crashing into each other. Misty, my daughter, was at home. Where was she? Was she safe?Alexander's concerned expression blurre
AmeliaI stormed through the office doors, my heart racing with anger. The receptionist's startled expression barely registered as I marched towards Paul's office."How dare you?" I spat, slamming the door behind me.Paul looked up from his desk, shocked. "Amelia, you're in New York.""What? You thought I would be mourning my daughter?""What's going on? Why are you sounding this way?""You know exactly what's going on," I hissed, my voice trembling. "The fire at my house. You thought I wouldn't know you were the one responsible, right?""What fire? I don't know what you're talking about. Please take a sit and reduce your voice.""Don't lie to me!" I slammed my fists on his desk. "I did not come here to have a nice discussion with you, Paul. I know it was you.""Amelia, calm down." Paul stood up. "I still do not know what you are talking about. Some set your house on fire?""Calm down? Do you think I can calm down after you tried to kill my daughter? Misty could've died because of you
AmeliaHis hand drifted between my lap, I felt a shiver run down my spine. His fingers slipped beneath my panties, tracing the sensitive skin between my thighs and felt my wetness with his finger.His touch sent waves of desire coursing through me.He kissed his way up to my earlobe and whispered. "I love how wet you are." His breath tickled my earlobe.His husky voice and words teased me. I let out a shaky breath. "What are you going to do about the wetness." His piercing gaze locked onto mine, burning with unrelenting desire. His eyes seemed to see right through me.He poked his hand through the folds of flesh, finding the spot that craved his touch and then he found my clit. "You want to know what I would do?" My voice faltered, trapped in my throat and I couldn't respond.He rubbed on my clit until I began to whimper and my legs began to shake. "Please, don't stop," I finally let out, my voice barely audible."Beg me," he growled, his voice husky with desire."Please, don't," I
Selene"What did you do, Selene?" My dad yelled angrily."What the fuck, Dad!" I exclaimed, shocked, as he stormed into my room."What did you do?" he thundered, his face reddening with rage.I tried to compose myself, pulling up my shirt to cover my exposed skin. "Can you please knock next time? I'm getting dressed!" I protested.But he didn't seem to notice – or care – that I was barely clothed. His gaze blazed with fury. "What did you do in Wisconsin?""Nothing. I went to a shitty club, had a few drinks and then I got bored and came back." His hand clamped down on my arm, squeezing tight."Ouch, Dad! You're hurting me!" I cried out."I warned you, Selene not to do anything stupid. And yet you went to Amelia's house and lit it on fire!" His voice rose. "Have you gone mad?" His grip on my arm tightened like a vice hurting me.I whimpered. "I didn't." Fear gripped me as I stared into his eyes."You didn't what? Don't fucking lie to me!" His face turned beet red, his eyes bulging.
AlexanderI wandered aimlessly through the mall, my mind consumed by the things Selene said.What was I doing here, anyway? I'd forgotten the reason I came back to the mall in the first place.As I walked, my thoughts swirled around Amelia.Was Selene just trying to make me stay away from Amelia or was she telling the truth?Was that why Amelia asked about my dealings? My stomach twisted into knots as I recalled my confession to Amelia about my tax evasion. Stupid mistake. I shouldn't have trusted her with that secret. But Amelia loved me, didn't she? She'd said those words and looked into my eyes with conviction.Or was it all a lie?My fist clenched as I strode out of the mall and into the sunlight. I reached my car, yanked open the door, and slid into the driver's seat.I started the engine, and my mind raced. No, Amelia wouldn't betray me like that.What if it's her way of paying me back for hurting her? There is only one way to find out. I have to confront her. I pulled into
Henry"Hey, love." I greeted flashing a smile and entering Sarah's house. "Sweetheart," Sarah smiled back, gliding towards me. "I wasn't expecting you today." I wrapped my arm around her waist, pulling her closer. Our lips met in a gentle kiss. "I couldn't survive a day without you." Sarah's cheeks flushed as she kissed me back. "What about we go into the bathroom together, and make use of the bath tub? My body could use some relaxation." I suggested.Sarah giggled. "I wish I could but I can't, not right now I'm sorry." "It's okay, darling," I whispered, cradling her face. "We have plenty of time, my love," I added, brushing stray strands from her face.Her gaze softened. "You always know how to make me feel better."I smiled. "That's what love does.""You're going to get tired of me soon," Sarah said softly. I framed her face with my hand. "Never darling. Even if I tried, I couldn't tire of you. You are gorgeous and everything I dreamed of." "You are so sweet. You should hold
Amelia I opened my eyes to find Alexander dressed. "Are you leaving already?" I asked gruffly. Alexander turned around, his eyes locking onto mine before he walked over to the bedside. His lips grazed my forehead in a soft kiss. "Yeah, I am," he said. "I have to meet Charlie at the park." "To sort out whatever it is you don't want to tell me about." My scepticism seeped into my tone. "I'll tell you when I get back, I promise." I hesitated, unsure if I should push further. "Can we talk to Misty before you go?" I asked. Alexander's brow furrowed in concern. "Don't you want to wait until after she fully recovers?" "I want us to do it now. Besides she's already feeling better." Alexander nodded. "Alright then. Get up let's go to her." "Okay." I rolled to my side and managed to get out of bed with Alexander's help. "Thank you," I whispered. We made our way to Misty's room and knocked. "Why are we knocking?" Alexander asked in a hushed tone. "Because sh
Alexander "Where the hell is he?" I muttered under my breath as I stepped out of his club. I’d checked all three of his spots, but he was nowhere to be found. Nobody seemed to know his whereabouts or remembered the last time they saw him.Well, except for a drunk who mumbled something about Charlie going out with a hooker. But I couldn't put any stock in the ramblings of someone in that state.I slid back into my car and drove back to the house, my phone rang as I pulled out of the sidewalk. I answered immediately, hoping it was Charlie. "You can’t just bail on me after agreeing to meet," I snapped, irritation creeping into my voice."I believe you’re not referring to me, Alex," a familiar voice replied from the other end.Shit.It wasn’t Charlie; it was my grandfather. I had been dodging his calls for weeks."Hi, Pa," I said, bracing myself for his rant.He scoffed, "Where are you?" He asked coldly."I'm in the office," I replied."What a nice lie." He shot. "I just called your o