YVONNE"Vladimir?!" I hissed after pulling his hand away from my mouth.It's him! I let out a sigh of relief.My nerves instantly calmed down when I realized it was him. I failed to recognize him sooner. Perhaps because his familiar scent was overwhelmed by the stink of the alcohol he drank. My senses were also still laced with slumber.But now I am fully awake!"What are you doing here?" I asked when I recovered from the shock. I thought he was going to use the other bedroom.My whole body stiffened when he suddenly wrapped his arms around me instead of answering my question. I could feel his weight on me but I didn't mind it.His face nuzzled into the crook of my neck. I could feel his warm breath fanning my skin. I couldn't stop myself from moaning when the rough ends of the stubble on his chin grazed my sensitive skin.I know he's saying something against my neck. Something I failed to understand. My mind ceased to comprehend. "Ssh," he whispered, making me squirm beneath him."M
YVONNEHe's hard!What the hell? Is this for real?He pushed his jean-clad arousal against my swollen folds. The rough material of his clothes made me squirm."Vlad... Uh, Are you-" I couldn't finish because he kept distracting me with the full blast of his masculinity.My eyes rolled back behind my head when he thrust harder against my core. There are still a few layers of fabric between us but I can clearly feel his erection.Damn. He's big.Is this really happening? Or am I in the middle of a dream? Maybe."I want you..." he whispered huskily against my ear. His moist lips touched my sensitive skin. I swear I could come with just this.But no. I need more...With trembling hands, I grasped the hem of his shirt and tugged it upwards. He stopped kissing me when he felt what I wanted to do. He took off his shirt in one pull and carelessly tossed it on the floor.He then stood up while unzipping his pants. I watched him eagerly as he pulled down his pants in front of me. I licked my lip
YVONNEBefore I could react, he already grabbed my waist and turned me over, switching our positions. Now I am pinned underneath him. My back was pressed into the soft mattress.I felt his hot breath on my neck when he pulled me closer to him. My skin burned as our bodies molded against each other. A thousand bolts crawled into my veins, making the hairs at the back of my neck stand to their ends."V-vlad," I whimpered helplessly. I was already blinded with utter desire.My cheeks burned when I felt him hard against my thigh. My core clenched. I think I would come right then and there.He showered me with wet, languid kisses. I was writhing and whimpering beneath him, lost in the sea of sensations he was making me feel."Ahh, shit," I immediately covered my mouth with my palm, trying to muffle my scandalous moans when I felt him playing with my core.He eased his fingers in and out in a slow, tempting rhythm. He was slowly driving me to insanity. But it still wasn't enough. I need mor
YVONNEI felt his body limp against mine. I glanced back just to find that he had already fallen asleep. His weight nearly crushed me but I couldn't feel the pain.All I could feel was the gaping emptiness left inside my chest after hearing him call her name.Riva. I clenched my teeth, hoping to stop the pain that seemed to be ripping me from the inside out. I chuckled humorlessly before moving to push him off me. He fell to my side with a soft thud.I rolled over to look at him. His eyes are closed and his lips parted. A soft snore came out of his mouth. I wanted to punch him but didn't have the strength to do so.How could he do this to me?I wanted to cry and lash out. Instead, I stared at the ceiling after pulling the blanket to cover my nakedness. I let myself wallow in pain until it slowly turned into numbness."Who do you think you are?" I muttered to myself.Did I really think I was the reason behind his arousal? How could I make myself believe that I am his cure?I felt like
VLADIMIRI woke up with a start. My head was pounding. I groaned and pushed myself up but froze when I realized there were limbs draped over me.I looked beside me and found Yvonne fast asleep. Slowly, I untangled her from me as fragmented memories from last night popped into my head.I frowned while staring at her. I tilted my head, trying to jog up my brain. Did it really happen?My nakedness seemed to confirm it. My now placid cock felt sticky with the evidence of what ensued between us.I don't know how to feel about it. I was frustrated because of my condition. I thought I wanted to be fixed. But now that it has happened, I felt torn.Immense guilt washed over me. I felt like I was cheating. But she's long gone..."Fuck this!" I grabbed and pulled my hair when my head throbbed.I called Mike. He's my head of security. He's the one I always bring with me together with his best men. I asked for hangover pills to be brought to my room.It took a while before I heard a soft knock on
YVONNE"Does it hurt?" he asked while stroking my shoulder ever so gently.The way he touches my skin stirs something within me.I shook my head even though it does sting a little. I could feel my cheeks burning with utter embarrassment. Even my ears are heating up!Are we seriously talking about this while I am stark naked in front of him? He was already wearing his boxer shorts but I can still see most of his skin. I am trying my best to fix my gaze on his face but I am visibly failing!"I was too rough last night," he whispered, which brought fine shivers down to my back. I gulped.I am just speechless. I blinked a few times to think of something to say but I couldn't come up with any smart comeback!He just stopped my brain from functioning."Are you sure you're okay?" he huskily asked when I said nothing. I think I'm not the only one affected here. I can see the outline of the tent he was pitching down there.Damn it. His cock has really risen from the dead!I cleared my throat a
YVONNE "Yvonne," Vladimir's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I quickly slid the photo back and closed the drawer. "Why?" I turned to look at him. "I-I'm looking for something to wear," I stuttered defensively.His jaw clenched as he looked at the open closet. Something cold seemed to have spilled in my stomach when I realized something. How could I be so dumb? Why haven't I thought of it?These clothes are hers! My hands fisted on my sides. I suddenly want to go home. But the thought of the penthouse as my home made me even more bitter. I have no home. I'm an outsider there. "Are you okay?" he frowned. "Can I borrow your shirt instead?" I asked. "Huh? What's the matter? There are plenty of clothes there. Most of those are new," he said. "Uhm, but they're too thin," I shrugged, struggling to make an excuse not to wear her clothes. It's probably the reason why Vladimir thought I was her last night. He was dead drunk. It was dark and I was wearing her clothes. It was definit
VLADIMIR"Who are you talking to?!" I growled when I finally found Yvonne in the cabin's back deck.I've been looking for her all over the house. Yet here she is, leisurely passing the time through a video call.She sounded so excited to talk to whoever it was on the other line."It's Dave," she turned her laptop so the screen would face me.I hated how his name rolled out of her lips. My jaw clenched when I indeed saw him. Why are they talking to each other? Didn't they know this could compromise our safety?"Sir," he said when he saw me. I forced myself to nod in response before turning to Yvonne."Tuned that shit off," I grumbled in a low voice."But..." she was about to argue but I quickly cut her off by raising my hand."Fine," she sighed."I need to go, Dave," she told him. I was tempted to crush her fucking laptop with my hands. I didn't hear what Dave said.Perhaps he was smart enough not to fuel my anger. He'd been working for me for more than a decade. He knew me.She clicke
YVONNE"Are you sure you wanna do this?" Vlad worriedly asked."Yes," I sighed exasperatedly. He'd been asking for the hundredth time already.I cupped his face with my hands, making him look at me."Vlad, I want to do this," I told him, smiling to reassure him that I would be okay."I want to close this chapter of my life before I truly open a new one. I don't want anything to come back and haunt me in the future. I want to get rid of all my demons and leave them together with the past," I told him honestly.He stared deep into my eyes for a while."Okay..." he finally sighed. "Do you want me to come with you?""What? No!" I exclaimed. "Just stay here and wait for me," I said."Damn it. Why does it sound like you're talking to a pet?" he snapped.I chuckled, looking at the annoyed expression on his face."Don't worry, I'll make it up to you when we get home," I winked."Fine," he snorted half-heartedly. I knew he wouldn't agree to this, but I feel like I really need this before moving
VLADIMIR"You killed them!" Jade cried, her voice dripping with bitterness and rage. "You killed my family! You should die, you monster!"I frowned. I gently grabbed Yvonne to push her behind me. She seemed reluctant, but I insisted."You know very well I wasn't the one behind your family's ambush," I told her in a low but commanding voice."But you were the reason why they were in that kind of business! You dragged them to hell when you let them join your illegal activities!" she yelled. "Leon told me everything!"I gritted my teeth. I thought she was one of the smartest women I knew. Now, I'm beginning to doubt it. Why would she believe a word that came out of that asshole's mouth?"Your father was bankrupt. He lost all your money and property to gambling!" I growled. "He kept begging me to let him join my underground business until I did! Even after that, he didn't stop his addiction. He owed people who went after them that night. I have nothing to do with it!""I don't believe you
YVONNEI ran outside. My heart beats faster the closer I get to the entrance."Yvonne!" I heard Selene scream my name despite the chaos around us. I turned to look at her. I sighed in relief after seeing that she was fine, just like Phil said."Are you okay?" she worriedly asked, her eyes surveying my body, looking for any injury."Yes," I nodded. "Stay here. I'll go out to see what's going on.""What?!" she exclaimed while following me. "Are you crazy?! It's safer here. Who knows whom the shooters were targeting? Stay here!"She grabbed my hand and held me tight."I know. But I should be responsible for this," I told her. Aside from that, I couldn't wait to see if Vlad was safe. I would die of anxiety if I didn't know his state as soon as possible."Yvonne!" she protested but kept following me."Go back there!" I hissed. "Vlad is outside. He'll never let anything happen to me.""What? Is he some kind of superhero now?" she snorted. I sighed defeatedly."Selene, please," I turned to l
YVONNE"Please be careful," I whispered. I tried to hold on to him, to stop him from leaving, but he still went after his men.I understand. He needs to help them. A lot of lives are at stake. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with much-needed air.He closed the door behind him. Somehow, I felt safe in the familiar confines of my office, but I couldn't completely shake the guilt away.How about the other guests? The employees? They're innocent. They shouldn't have been dragged into this mess. I don't know what I would do if any of them get hurt or worse..."This is all my fault," Riva cried beside me."No shit," I muttered without looking at her. I felt bad that she was hurt, but I still couldn't help the anger that was slowly filling me from inside out.I don't know everything, but I've heard enough to conclude that she knew Jade was planning this all along. However, she never told anything to Vlad. Just like what she did back then with her father."How could you claim you love
VLADIMIR"Vlad!" Yvonne cried as I hugged her. I only want her to be safe. I need to protect her no matter what.I closed my eyes as I waited for the pain to come, but instead of the sudden, intense burning pain of a bullet piercing my flesh, I felt a heavy weight collapsing on my back.At the same time, I heard Blaze and Mike coming to help us. Mike kept firing shots, covering us while Blaze helped me get up.I was confused when I realized it was Riva's weight that fell upon me. She was hit. Blaze pulled her up and dragged her inside while I ran with Yvonne. Other guests were also rushing inside the shelter, looking for a place to hide."What the hell?" I exclaimed when we finally got into safety."I-I'm sorry," Riva gasped while looking straight into my eyes.I frowned, getting more confused. How did she get shot? Isn't she the one behind this? Maybe because I tried to take the bullet that was supposed to be for Yvonne. My jaw clenched at the thought that she was the target of those
VLADIMIRRiva just started a fucking commotion. Reporters around swarmed like bees around her, making it hard for my men to drag her away!Fuck.What is she trying to do? Did she think she could win my favor if she ruined this event?"Vlad, please!" she screamed while trying to get away from the reporters who were shoving their mics and cameras in her face."Fuck it, do something," I hissed at Blaze who quickly moved."Vlad," Yvonne muttered beside me while holding onto my hand. Her palm was cold but sweaty and I couldn't blame her.She worked hard for this. And it's slowly falling apart right before her very eyes! Fuck.I should have known Riva wouldn't stop at anything. What else does she want from me?"Wait here," I whispered to her while signaling Matias to stay beside her.I don't want anything to do with her but this is the fastest way to get rid of her. I walked past the reporters who were asking questions nonstop. Cameras were flashing left and right! Blaze and my other men cl
YVONNEI stared at my reflection in the mirror. It's been a while since I last glammed up like this. The dress hugged my body in all the right places. The slit on one side showed just enough skin but still looked elegant and sophisticated.The strapless and structured bodice complemented me well. However, I couldn't help but think that something was amiss. I let out a harsh sigh."Is there something wrong?" Vlad asked when he suddenly appeared behind me. I was so preoccupied that I didn't notice when he came. He held me in his arms, his fingers gently caressing the curve of my waist.We were in the penthouse he had just acquired. I agreed to stay with him now that he's here but I'm still keeping my unit."Nothing," I forced a smile onto my lips. "I'm just a little anxious."I told him honestly. I wanted everything to be perfect tonight and I couldn't help but worry that something might go wrong."You don't need to worry," he pulled me onto him and gently placed a chaste kiss on my lip
VLADIMIR"I missed you," she groaned, making me harder than I already was!Fuck. She's making me lose it when I didn't even plan on taking her tonight! I wanted to take things slow, but she's a fucking temptation!I can't even remember how we ended up like this. I only wanted to surprise her with this new place. Her unit was fine, but I wanted the best for her. I knew she would probably refuse to accept it, so I already had it under her name.I growled when she suddenly bit my lip in the midst of our heated kiss. All thoughts that I had quickly dissipated into the air, leaving only her.I slid my fingers into her hair, pulled her face towards mine, and forcibly captured her exploring tongue with mine, thus deepening the kiss. Our mouths fused until we needed to come up for air. I didn't let her go. We tried to catch our breath against each other's lips."Vlad," she called my name like a prayer, breaking all the reigns I'd been trying so hard to keep."You have no idea how much I've l
YVONNE"What?!" I snapped at Selene who kept gawking at me as if I was a puzzle she couldn't quite solve."Are you high?" she asked, her voice dripping with genuine confusion.I frowned. Why the hell would she think that?"Something's different today. You look so..." she trailed off while staring at me. She's seriously starting to creep me out."Stop staring!" I groaned, but she only laughed at me."C'mon Yvonne, spill the beans!" she chuckled, making me roll my eyes."Does it have anything to do with Dr. Phil?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows.She then glanced at Dr. Phil who was busy talking to his patients. I watched as the expression on her face slowly changed. When her eyes returned to me, she seemed more confused than earlier.An audible gasp came out of her lips when she must have realized something. Her eyes widened a fraction. It would have been funny watching her reactions if it hadn't changed to an accusing one."Don't tell me..." she didn't finish but I think we both knew