REESEWhat the hell was Cynthia up to since she stormed out of the house that night? When I got the call that Valentina had been captured, my heart leaped in my throat as panic seared through my chest.I couldn't believe that I was so scared of losing Valentina. This incident revealed how invaluable Valentina was to me. I didn't want to lose her. My life may have no meaning, and it was surprising that I could think of her like that. For someone who I didn't know so well and yet...The door opened, revealing Cynthia with confusion and fear in her eyes.My spine bristled with anger. How could she do that? Why on earth did she kidnap Valentina Wilson of all people?!"What on earth were you thinking, Cynthia?!" I bellowed. "Why did you abduct our company's highest shareholder? Have you finally lost it?!"Her eyes bulged in shock, and her lips trembled as she spittered."W-what? Why would I do that?""I don't have the time for your senseless games, Cynthia. Our company may go under because
VALERIAMy plan worked.A slow, self-satisfied smile bloomed on my lips as I was unbonded from the chains that once held me hostage.After Cynthia was summoned by Reese, my secretary made it here just in time to rescue me. Thank the moon goddess for giving me that instant idea to quickly message my secretary before the unconsciousness swallowed me.If I hadn't, maybe I wouldn't be alive by now.Fuck! Cynthia was more venomous than I had imagined! I grimaced, clutching my back where the stab wound was still fresh."Fuck that bitch!" I muttered under my breath in anger."How are you feeling?" Collins, my secretary, said it with pity and concern etched in his brows.I shook my head slowly."I don't know. It fucking hurts. That bitch poisoned the knife." I snarled."Good thing I came along with a first aid box. Come on, let me see the wound so I can disinfect it."I nodded and arched my back for him to see properly."If you will excuse me, I need a better look."I nodded, permitting him t
CHASEFuck! I couldn't believe it! Why was I sobbing like a toddler whose toys were snatched from his grasp?!I just wanted this woman underneath me, thrashing and begging me to fuck her harder.I was dying to have a taste of her already! I'm freaking sure she tasted heavenly. That's why my stupid ass brother couldn't seem to get his eyes off her.Valeria, I must have you at any cost, goddammit!I could barely contain myself as I gazed at her. Lustful desire coursed through every fiber of my being like electricity. My dick twitched in my pants as I imagined it ramming inside of her, and our naked bodies entwined.The need to carry her out of here and take her to my bed was tempting as it taunted my senses.Every time I was in her presence, it was as if all my logical reasoning had gone on vacation. The thoughts of making love to her incessantly plagued my mind, and I was steadily losing control of reining in the lewd thoughts of Valeria in the back of my mind.It was nearly impossible
VALERIAI didn't understand why Chase was eyeballing me as if I were some juicy stake that he hadn't eaten in decades.I shifted relentlessly beneath his piercing gaze. It was so fucking uncomfortable. Hoping to change the topic, I decided to pop the question that had been gnawing at my mind ever since Reese randomly showed up at my house, declaring Chase as his brother.Plus, the hatred that simmered between them—I didn't quite get it. Why would brothers hate themselves so much? And why was Chase banished from the pack? What could have transpired between them to put them at loggerheads?I cleared my throat weakly, bracing myself as I popped the question."Why does your brother, Reese, despise you so much?" I quizzed pointedly.I noticed how the question made Chase utterly uncomfortable as he froze.I hoped that he wouldn't dismiss my question. If anything, I deserved to know the truth about my ex-husband, Reese. Besides, getting this piece of information about their past could prove
REESEA bone-deep sensation tingled every nerve ending in my whole body as my lips lingered on hers. Heat rushed through my body like a volcano erupting in spurts, and all I ever wanted to do so badly was kiss the daylights out of her!The shock of our lips colliding against each other sent a jolt of electricity shooting through every fiber of my body.My heart thudded aggressively against my chest, like the galloping of a thousand horses.I could smell the tantalizing scent of lavender emanating from her body, and her hot breath fanned over my skin. I gulped, fighting the tempting urge to delve my tongue into her mouth, gliding it over hers and kissing her passionately.Damn it! I really wanted her right now! I was fighting the tempting urge to kiss her so deeply with every fiber of my being.I had been fantasizing about making love to Valentina Wilson every single fucking day! Now that I had her so dangerously close, I could smell her. It was sexually gratifying. My body was gradual
CYNTHIAMy breaths came in ragged gasps as I tried to will my breathing to return to normal, but it was difficult. Merely looking at the menacing glare in Reese's eyes was scaring the shit out of me!Damn it! I thought I would pee in my pants when he showed me the picture of me and Chase kissing.First off, how on earth did that image land on his phone?! Who could have sent it? Was there someone out there who was probably stalking me now?The possibility of that dawned on my chest as a bone-deep cold shiver trickled down my spine.Could it be that Valeria was behind it? Perhaps after I had kidnapped her and threatened her, she...No! That was after I had met up with Chase. Then how was this possible to begin with?Focus, Cynthia, on the present problem you have now! The voice inside my head admonished me.I blinked uncontrollably and looked at Reese again.I gulped at the sight of the betrayed, frigid, and infuriated gaze of Reese staring back at me intently.Oh shit! He was clearly p
REESE"Why are you suddenly getting it right, Cynthia?" I quizzed out of curiosity, suspicion, and surprise evident in my voice. "You usually miss."My gaze narrowed suspiciously as I watched her closely, taking a precise strike.It baffled me that Cynthia all of a sudden became adept at archery, something she was never good at.She shrugged and said flatly, "I think of someone who hurt me and how I want them gone as I take a strike. It is easier that way when you think about it like that."I squinted at her dubiously. Something was fishy about her statement.Could it be that Valentina Wilson was the person she was referring to?I pressed on as I drew closer."Is that person by chance Valentina Wilson?"Immediately, I could see the panic in her eyes as she pressed her lips together.She quickly regained her composure and shook her head frantically in the negative."What are you implying, Reese?!" She let out a nervous laugh. "I don't have any issues with the highest bidder in your co
CHASEDamn it all! Why did I keep losing to Reese? As much as I hated to admit it, he had always been super strong, right from when we were just kids. It had always pissed me the fuck off. Hell, I couldn't help being jealous of him.I wanted a challenge to mess with him and get back at him for what he had done to me the other night.But sadly enough, I failed again.Fuck it!I was so damn close! I was dying to hack off the mischievous grin off his face, and now I fucking failed again!Anyway, I'm glad that this time around, Valeria wasn't present to witness my defeat.I will be sure to keep this defeat in mind and repay him later. I swear on that! I was going to make his life miserable after everything he had done!Mark my words, Reese! You will surely get what is coming for you, asshole!Why was he so hell-bent on knowing more about Valeria anyway? He hadn't a clue that she was his ex-wife yet, as far as I know, so why?I could see the desperation in his face and the resolve gleaming