Avery's POV
It took a lot of personal conviction for me to come here. My feet come to a halt as the snobbish woman who is escorting me to the executive suite stops in front of an elevator labeled private. She presses for the top floor, which I am sure is where the executive suite is located, and we step inside the elevator,the woman before me.I almost roll my eyes when I see the king's emblem—a crown with an eagle on top—on the gold-plated walls of the elevator. Awkward silence ensues in the elevator, and I am more than grateful when the elevator door opens. I step outside the elevator into the brightly lit hallway, and I am amazed at the quietness."This floor is only used by the Lorenzo family; please remain in the suite till the chairman arrives." The woman whose name remains unknown to me instructs, handing me the key card, which I immediately take from her.I nod in understanding. "Thank you."She doesn't reply and walks away arrogantly,her heels clacking on the marble floor. She probably thinks I am one of Ethan's many conquests. Well, she might be right.I turn my gaze away from her and use the card to open the door. "Wow." I gasp breathlessly as I take in the magnificent view before me.The suite has a floor-to-ceiling glass window that overlooks the beautiful view of Newbrooks City. A large crystal chandelier is hung up in the center, casting a bright glow in the suite. The room has a black-and-white theme, which makes my brows furrow at the lack of color. Expensive modern paintings hang on the wall, and there is a vast collection of museum-quality antiques on a pink ivory wooden shelf in the suite. Everything in the suite screams money, and I am again reminded of how much wealth Ethan controls. A sigh escapes me, and I stare emptingly into the distance as I am unable to focus my mind on anything at the moment. The sound of the door opening has me spinning around. He stands there looking devilishly handsome in his impeccably ironed white long sleeve and black trousers. His hair is slightly ruffled, making him look a little less dangerous, and I think I hear a groan from him. He strides gracefully towards me, and I feel frozen at the spot where I stand. His cologne fills my senses, and I snap out of my daze."G..good evening." I stutter, avoiding his eyes, which stare at me with so much intensity that I feel bare under his gaze."Pleasurable evening to you too, baby girl." He chuckles, and a gasp escapes my lips as he pulls me flush against him. My eyes widen in shock as I feel his clothed hardness against my belly, and I try to struggle out of his hold. I feel fear creep up my spine. How could he have such a strong reaction already?"It seems you have forgotten why you are here." He hisses,displeasure very evident in his voice."I am sorry," I whisper, trying not to avoid his eyes lest I make him angry."Kiss me." He instructs in a clipped tone.I look up at his blue eyes, which stare down at me with an undescribable intensity. For the twins,I reassure myself before stepping up on my toes, closing my eyes, and leaning closer to give him a light kiss on his lips."You are still that innocent young woman blindfolded underneath me five years ago," he mutters before placing a hand on my neck and taking my lips in his. Gosh. I feel all my inhibitions melting away as his hot lips attack mine, and his masculine scent of mint and tobacco overwhelms my senses.Ethan's kiss is powerful, and my knees almost give way to the floor if not for his hands holding me. A not-so-unfamiliar sweet feeling grows in my stomach, and it feels as if I have been electrocuted. His hands squeeze my behind, and I gasp, giving him the opportunity to slip his hot tongue inside my mouth. A moan escapes me, and my arms unknowingly wrap around his neck. I am so immersed in the kiss that I am unaware of my surroundings, and the sound of fabric ripping brings me out of my reverie.I open my eyes and see that it is my dress that has just been ripped apart by Ethan. My mind spins, and at this point, I really need some form of reassurance from him before things heat up further. I pull apart from the kiss, and I am at a loss for how to react when I see Ethan's furious face."For f*cks sake,woman,what is it?" He growls, making me flinch, but I can't back out at this point. I nervously bite my lips and look up at him."You are really letting me see the twins after we..."He mutters a curse under his breath and frustratedly runs his hands through his hair before pulling me back to him,his powerful arms around my waist. "Of course, kitten,I don't go back on my words,hmm?" He says softly, his blue eyes holding mine, making me nod my head as if I were under some spell. This situation reminds me of something Jake's ex-girlfriend said about men saying anything to please women in moments like this, and I hope Ethan doesn't really go back on his words.I am pulled out of my thoughts when I feel Ethan's hot tongue on my cleavage. He skillfully unclips my bra from behind—I bet he has so much experience. I gasp loudly when I feel his tongue swirl around my left nipple while twirling the other between his fingers. He chuckles against my breasts before biting my nipple. The pain and pleasure that come together make my senses muddle, and the wetness in between my thighs increases.I feel myself floating, and I open my eyes to see myself in Ethan's arms before he drops me on the bed. He gracefully unbuttons his long sleeve,revealing a crown tattoo on his chest, and his well-proportioned build comes into view. His pecs and washboard abs are a sight to behold. My mouth hangs open in shock when he takes down his trousers, and the huge tenth in his briefs makes me have a moment to rethink."Stare all you want, baby girl; it has always been yours." He chuckles upon noticing my stare, and I feel my cheeks heat before looking away. He finally takes off his boxers, and I have the natural instinct to run away. His length stands tall and proud like a pole, and I feel fear overwhelm me when he walks towards the bed where I am lying. No wonder it was painful five years ago.He climbs the bed, spreading my legs open, and crawls on top of me before ripping my panties and throwing them in an unknown corner of the room."Look at how you are dripping down here. I think a flood just happened here." He growls before slipping a thick finger in between my legs, and I can't help the moan that escapes my lips at the invasion. He adds another finger while rubbing my clit at the same time with his thumb, and he starts pumping his fingers in and out at an insane speed. The pleasure quickly builds inside me, and I find myself sobbing and having an orgasm at the same time,the sheets almost tearing from the strength of my grip on them."Good girl," he chuckles huskily, making me open my tired eyes to see him positioning himself in between my legs. He thrusts his hard cock at once into me, and I feel tears blur my vision from the pain of his cock stretching me to places I never knew existed."Gosh,you are so tight, it is killing me." He pants into my neck while remaining still to let me adjust to his size. I feel the pain slowly fade into pleasure, and Ethan moves his cock till he is almost out before slamming back into me. My eyes roll back in pleasure, and moans fly out of my mouth before I can stop myself. I find myself raising my hips to meet Ethan's thrust. The pleasure is insane, and my whole body feels like it's on fire. Ethan's groans add to the heat."F*ck, Avery!" He groans,chanting my name as he slams his cock into my walls. The pleasure is indescribable, and I wrap my legs around Ethan's waist.I can feel another pressure building in my lower body when Ethan pulls out, making me hiss in frustration. He wraps his strong hands around my body and turns me on my stomach."On all fours, kitten," he commands,his rough voice making my body feel hotter. I don't know if I am possessed, but I immediately obey. We both moan when he thrusts inside me,and I start moving my hips to match his thrusts to find my peak. The position makes him go deeper, and I feel myself grow wetter if that is possible.I scream loudly as I come undone on Ethan's cock, which continues pistoning in and out of me through my orgasm. My arms give way, and I lie on my face while receiving Ethan's thrusts from behind.Ethan's POVAvery's lies facedown on the bed, and a smirk spread on my lips. She is tired. I increase the speed of my thrusts, and she starts moaning loudly—that is more like it.I grab her hair, removing the pin that holds her hair in an updo. The woman starts moving her hips back to receive my thrusts, and I feel my soul fly out of me for a second. That little move of hers has my cock growing bigger inside of her. fuck!"You little tease," I groan, slapping her fleshy ass, and I almost cum at the sight of her ass jiggling from the slap."Sl..ughhh ...arhh..slowweerrr..." Her words are slurred as she cums again,her juices falling on the sheet. A wild smile spreads on my lips. Yes, baby girl,get drunk on my cock.I feel myself getting closer, increasing the speed of my thrusts, and I think she notices too because she turns back her head,her lust-filled eyes almost sending me out of this realm. I notice she is trying to say something, and I strain my ears to make sense of her words."I..uhh ...am. uu..not on thhahh..the piilll.."An image of Avery pregnant again with my child and wearing my shirt with her swollen belly pops up in my head, and I am sent over the edge. A deep groan escapes me as I spill my hot seeds inside her pussy, and Avery comes undone again.I catch my breath before slowly pulling my cock out of her, making her moan, and I say the first reasonable words that I can think of."Let's get married."Avery's POVI am trying to catch my breath when Ethan's words register in my brain, and I sit up immediately,all my tiredness gone. "What did you just say?""I said, Let's get married." He repeats, and I feel my eyes sting. Have I just been used by this man? I easily agreed to the idea of sleeping with him in exchange for meeting my sons, and now he is talking about marriage!He chuckles on noticing the look of despair on my face."Don't overthink it, kitten. I am not saying we should get married because I have fallen in love after fucking you. I plan on letting you meet them as their mother—"He pauses midsentence before cursing loudly and running his hands through his hair. "We are getting married on paper for the kids sake. You know all that happy family thingy?" Pointing to the both of us,he continues. "We are doing it."I take a deep breath before facing him. "This is too much,marri—"He laughs mockingly. "You want to get married for love and all that fairy tale thingy?"I shake my
Avery's POV"Our Mummy?" The boys ask in unison, and I can't help the small smile that stretches on my lips when I see the look of surprise on their faces.Lucas runs towards me, hugging me—or rather, my waist. "You really are my mummy?" I hear him ask, and I nod my head, unable to say a single word as I stare into his eyes that shine with tears, which makes my heart ache, and I unconsciously pat his dark hair."I am your mummy.." My words trail off as I catch a small figure hugging Ethan's legs quietly; it seems brandy left already. I almost forgot my other angel, Carlos. Ethan gives me a look, and I immediately understand that Carlos wasn't easy to coax..I feel my chest squeeze in pain but I force a smile and call."Carlos?"Carlos, however, shakes his head and looks at the other side. I feel my chest tighten immediately from Carlos's action. I feel a tug on my hands, and I look down to see Lucas pulling me towards the father-and-son duo who were standing together.I crouch down to
I can't help the gasp of surprise that escapes me as the car drives into the magnificent view of Ethan's mansion, undoubtedly my new home. The mansion is located in Kingsland Estate,the most expensive in the entire country—home to superstars, government officials, and the like. One of Father's dreams was to be able to afford a mansion in this place.Located in the heart of a huge expanse of land, Ethan's mansion has a wide area of beautiful tree plants planted on either side of the road leading to the mansion. I can see the beautiful view of a lake in the distance.The car comes to a stop in front of the mansion, and the door on my side is opened by a guard. As soon as I step outside,a maid dressed in a black and white uniform comes forward in an attempt to take my clutch and the file where our marriage certificate is placed—Ethan had made me hold it till we arrived here like some sort of trophy after we were given the certificate.I decline politely with a wave of my hands. "No need.
Avery's POVMy eyes slowly flutter open as I feel small hands rub on my face."Shh, Mummy is opening her eye—oh!" My sons both scramble out of bed as soon as they notice I am about to open my eyes.I slowly sit up, and I notice the boys already seated on their reading table. My lips twitch in amusement. They were sure a handful. I look outside the window, and I notice the sun is already up. How long did I sleep for?"Good morning, mummy!" They both greet me as soon as they notice I am walking in their direction,their eyes innocent."Good morning, you naughty boys!" I say the last part, playfully flicking their foreheads. They giggle and cover their foreheads protectively.I notice they have already changed into fresh clothes, which means they have taken a bath. My eyes fall on the children's clock on the table, and I almost scream from surprise. I slept till eleven in the morning!"Have you eaten your breakfast?" I ask, turning to face them."Yes. We wanted to wake you up, but Daddy s
"Dinner is ready; everyone come to the dining area."I am thankful for Nana's announcement, which disrupts the little moment I have with Ethan. I turn my gaze away from him in time to see Nana walking towards us,a wide smile on her face as her gaze falls on our intertwined arms. "I should have really prepared a banquet to let the whole country know my grandson is married!"My eyes widen at her words. I was barely making it through dinner, not to mention a banquet! I force a smile on my lips. "This is enough,Nana."Nana laughs when she hears my words before her gaze falls on Guilia, who is standing quietly in the corner. "Guilia?"She forces a smile on her lips. "Yes Nana.""Please come join me at the dining table; these two will be coming behind us."A flash of annoyance appears in her eyes, but a sickeningly sweet smile spreads on her lips. "Yes Nana!"I almost gag at how fake she is. She holds Nana's arm, and they both walk away towards the dining area, with Guilia trying to form a
Third person POVEthan couldn't help the frown that stretched on his face as he noticed Avery's restlessness. They had both gone to the twins' room to read a bedtime story for them, but she couldn't even sit still for two minutes before she hugged the boys goodnight and called a maid to show her their bedroom for the night.There she laid on the bed,already changed into a sleeping robe,breathing harshly. The moonlight that filtered into the room cast a warm glow on the woman,her red hair scattered on her face. Deciding against the need to switch on the bedroom light and adjusting his vision to the level of brightness the moonlight could provide,he strode towards the woman, and his eyes were constricted when he noticed some hair sticking to her face from sweat.He felt a tinge of panic flash through him. "Kitten? Are you okay?" He asked,unable to hide the worry in his voice.She didn't answer him, making the man place his head on her forehead to check her temperature. The low moan that
Avery's POVThe sound of birds chirping outside the window slowly wakes me up. My entire body feels painful, and I can't help but groan as I sit up on the bed. I look down my body and notice I am already dressed in a white long sleeve that definitely belongs to Ethan. After we were done last night,he carried me to the bathroom and cleaned me up. I was too tired to even put up a protest when he tended to me yesterday.I turn my tired gaze to the sound of the bathroom door opening. I feel my cheeks heat as I take in the sight before me. Ethan is naked except for a towel hanging dangerously low on his waist and exposing his V line. His rock-hard abs and well-muscled body exposed to my gaze.I hear him laugh. "You can take a picture, kitten."Feeling embarrassed,I turn my gaze away from him. "Good morning." I mumble, trying to hide my embarrassment.What I don't expect is for him to stride towards where I am seated and kiss me on my forehead. "Good morning. How are you feeling?"I am left
Ethan's POV A rare sense of serenity surrounds me as I enter my bedroom. Not to get me wrong,I love Nana's company, but not with her daughter and family around. Not to mention that 'woman' who appeared at dinner. I never expected such drama to happen, and I can feel a slight ache in my temples just thinking about it. I am in the middle of taking off my shirt when the door opens, and I turn instinctively to see Avery standing at the door. A strange sensation spreads in my chest, and I fight off the smile that is already making its way to my lips. "Are you waiting for me to tell you to come in first?" She clears her throat before walking inside, standing a small distance away from me. "Uhm, Lucas and Carlos are back from kindergarten; I would love to take them shopping for some children's clothes." I raise my brows when I hear her words. "Come here." She walks towards me, and I can't help but notice her curves under the loose-fitting gown she is wearing. Flashes from yesterday nigh
Avery's POV *Five years later*“No Ethan. It's already morning, let's get dressed.” I said, stifling a moan as I felt his hot tongue trail my skin.“Kitten, are you sure?” He rasped, his voice heavy with desire.It was hard to refuse, but we had to be up and doing. Today was going to be a long, eventful day.“I am very sure, honey.” I took a look at his grumpy expression and giggled. “We will have all the time later in the evening. Get dressed.” I instructed, my tone leaving no room for argument. He grumbles before climbing down the bed to pick up his joggers that we had discarded on the floor last night as we gave into our passion. I try so hard not to stare as he wears his joggers, but who am I kidding? Even after all these years, Ethan is still as breathtaking as ever, and it feels like he grows hotter as he ages.“I can feel your eyes on me, kitten.” He turned to face me with a smirk. “Let's just have a qui—”The door pushed open at that instant, and a beautiful, angelic voice fo
Avery's POV **Three months later**“The baby cannot stop kicking, and most of the time I am tempted to check for the gender, but I want to do that with you, honey. The boys won a math competition, and every time I think about it, I can't stop being proud of them because they did an incredible performance.” A smile formed on my lips, and I gave his hand a gentle squeeze. “I am glad they didn't take after me; I hate math and can't stand it. I think our baby is going to be good in math too. And oh, speaking of babies, did I mention that Estella and Anita had given birth on the same day?”That was a month ago. I guess I must have mentioned it over and over again, but it didn't stop me. I have read that patients in coma could hear what was going on around them, so I didn't mind repeating some stories just to keep him from being lonely.A lot has happened in three months. Emilia had committed suicide two days after my visit that day to the detention center. Nana didn't bother to show any f
Avery’s POVThe cold salt water pushes into my lungs and eyes, but I swim harder, searching in the dark sea water for him.Ethan.Just as I desperately call for him in my heart, a stream of bright white light appears, and I see him slowly sinking into the depths. No! I swim faster, kicking my legs desperately and pushing my arms forward just in time to catch his hand.“Ethan!” My eyes snap open at once, and I realize it was a dream. My memories slowly returned to me, and a mixture of fear and anxiety welled up in me—the sound of gunshots echoing in my mind. I must have fainted.“Avery, please calm down.”“Try to take a deep breath.”“Call the doctor.”But I can't see anyone. I want to see Ethan. “Ethan. Where is he?” I yelled hysterically, trying to get down, and I felt two people pull me back. My vision slowly focused, and the worried faces of everyone in the ward were what I first noticed. Camilla and Anita still had their firm hold on my shoulders while Nana and Estella stood watc
Avery's POVMy eyes opened with a start, and a stream of light entered my vision. The horrid smell of gasoline filled my nose at once. I take in the sight of the small spaced room with iron plated walls and a small window that let in light. A small stair with about ten steps that led up to an iron door was on my left and another door,three steps away,stayed to my right. Unlike before when I had felt fear,I am filled with determination to leave this place. I had to,not just for myself but for my baby too.My hands are tied to an iron pole behind me, and a frustrated groan left me as I struggled to loosen the rope. I place my feet firmly on the floor and use my body weight to drag the chair forward, attempting to loosen the rope from my hand. Big beads of sweat rolled down my face, and a wave of tiredness started to grow in me, but I didn't give up.I am still struggling to loosen the rope when the door on my right is pushed open, Jake's voice following. “Don't worry about that, Red. Yo
Ethan's POVI couldn't find the courage to come outside the car. Immediately I left Avery in the house, I had ordered my men to find that ‘woman's’ location and report in less than an hour. The location was sent to me in ten minutes, and presently, I stared at the simple bungalow building located in the city’s developing area.Estella's annoyed sigh brings me out of my thoughts. “I still don't understand why you dragged me out here with you. I should be picking the right dress for the evening’s dinner.”“Estella.” I call, my voice low.She was still not listening as she continued to complain. “Or do you want to buy the houses around here? I really don't have too much knowledge about this t—”“She is here.” I interrupted, this time my voice firm and audible. “She has been in the city and met my wife to setup that dinner.”I don't need to clarify who this'she’ is because we both know. We had both gone through that phase together and somehow always knew when one of us meant to talk about
Avery's POV “Make sure to enjoy your weekend at Nana's place.” I instructed as I escorted the boys to the car that was waiting to take them to school.A small pout appears on Carlos face.“But I want to stay with you and baby.”“Yeah, mummy, I want to read a storybook to baby.” Lucas adds,I understand them. Just yesterday evening, we told them about the exciting news of the baby, and this morning, I am sending them to spend the weekend at Nana's. But I can't help it.Today is the day for the dinner meeting I set up for Camilla to meet Ethan and Estella. I am not sure of how Ethan might react when he returns from dinner later in the evening, so I am sending the boys to spend the weekend at Nana’s in case things don't go as planned.I bend down to their height and ruffle their hair. “You are going to spend the whole time with the baby when you are back.” They don't look convinced, and I quickly add. “Your daddy and I might move back to our old house after this.”Wide smiles appeared on
Avery's POV“Daddy, when can we see the new baby?” Lucas asks, and I can hear the excitement in his voice.It's the evening of the same day we visited Marcella in the hospital, and we had just finished having dinner. The boys and their father sat on the rug as they solved the several puzzle pieces in front of them, while I sat on an armchair knitting a beanie. I don't know, but visiting Marcella today sparked a new feeling of excitement in me, and I couldn't wait to see my baby.Ethan chuckles. “Are you that excited to meet him?”“Yes.” Carlos answered. “We would have a new friend.”I pause in my movements and look up to meet Ethan's gaze. He gives me a small nod, and I smile at him. There was no use delaying the news of the pregnancy to the boys. Warmth floods my chest at the realization that we could communicate with our eyes. It felt so natural and intimate.He returns my smile before turning his attention to the boys. “Boys,” he calls, and they both look up at him. Ethan continued
Avery's POV I hesitantly take a step forward when I enter Marcella's VIP maternity ward. I hadn't expected Nana and Estella to be here with Marcella. The cot where her baby boy is supposed to be lying is vacant, which meant he was taken away to check his vitals.The saying that blood is thicker than water might not have had any profound meaning to me until now. Even though they didn't know that they were related, they still found a way to be around her, and while we drove here, Ethan couldn't stop pondering why he felt so excited more than he should.Now that I look closely, Marcella’s hair, which was previously dyed brown and short, is now long and a rich shade of black, and her blue eyes are the same as those of Estella and Ethan!I suddenly feel a wave of guilt about hiding the truth from them, even though it's Camilla’s place to come clean.Warm arms pull me into an embrace, bringing me out of my thoughts, and I look down to see Nana hugging me.“My dear child, how have you been?
Ethan's POV“The kids.” I repeat, and a smirk forms on my lips when I see her dazed look.“What?”“The kids, sweetheart.”“Oh! Gosh,did I…” She trails off, and her cheeks turn red at once. I smirk and rub a thumb across her soft lips.“It's okay. I don't think they heard.”“Bu—”I gesture for her to keep quiet. The kitchen turns quiet, and we can now clearly hear the boys voices from the living room.“See? I gave them enough questions to keep them busy.” I grin, and relief washes across her features. “Then let's get this done and continue later, huh?”Avery winks. “You have to be fast, though. I can't wait, honey.”*I watched in horror as my mother tore my paintings apart into pieces as she screamed, her voice piercing through the quietness of the evening.“How many times have I told you to stop painting?” She thundered, making me recoil in shock. My nine year-old mind couldn't fathom the reason for her behavior.“Mum! Why are you behaving like this?” My older sister, Estella, yelled