Yes, yes I was. I wanted him so badly right now that nothing else seemed to matter to me. I reached up and gently traced his jawline with my fingertips, feeling the roughness of his stubble beneath my touch. I took a deep breath and brought his face back to look me in the eye, the words slipping ou
[BRIAN] My mind was racing as I felt her lips on mine. I knew I shouldn't have kissed her back, but the feeling was too overwhelming to resist. Her lips were soft, and her touch was like a wildfire that ignited every inch of my body. I knew that this couldn't work out between us. It was forbidden,
"We have to stop," I said again, trying to sound more determined, yet never letting her go, my voice barely above a whisper. "Before it's too late." Ava looked down at our pressed bodies, and every fiber of my being screamed to take her then and there, to give in to the overwhelming desire that thr
"I want you too, Ava," I said, my voice hoarse. "But we can't act on our feelings. It's too risky." "I know," she replied, her voice barely audible. "But it's so hard." "I know," I said, reaching out to take her hand. "But we have to try. We have to be strong." But maybe I wasn’t as strong as I w
But before she could lean down and take me in her mouth, I caught her wrist in my hand. I didn't have the patience for a slow, teasing blowjob. My body was already hard and pulsing with need, and I needed to feel her wrapped around me. My grip on her wrist tightened as I pulled her up to me, my oth
[AVA] As we walked back to the cabin, my mind was racing. I couldn't believe what just happened between Brian and me. The way he had touched me, kissed me, and made me feel alive had been nothing short of amazing. I had always known that there was something special between us, but I never thought w
As the kiss deepened, I felt Brian's hand move up to cup my breast, his touch gentle and reverent. A moan escaped my lips as he kneaded the soft flesh, sending waves of pleasure coursing through my body. When we finally broke the kiss, we were both gasping for breath. Brian rested his forehead agai
[BRIAN] As I lay beside Ava, watching her sleep, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me. The events of last night were still fresh in my mind, and I couldn’t believe how incredible it had been. She was so beautiful, so passionate, and I couldn’t get enough of her. As much as
[BRIAN]When I pull up at Ava’s old address, I have only one goal in mind.To find Max and get the hell out.Why? Because this place always gave me the creeps. Not only is it the most notorious part of the city, but it’s also slightly dangerous.When Dean and his family went bankrupt years ago, I di
He walks back to the couch, and for the first time, I notice a camera that’s already been set up.My stomach tightens.He grabs the camera stand with one hand and drags it closer to where I am. Adjusting the angle, he makes sure it focuses directly on me. Then he straightens, his gaze locking onto m
[AVA]I might have lost consciousness because the next time I open my eyes, the bright lights make me wince and squeeze them shut again.“Ah…” I whimper, only then realizing my ankle is badly bruised.“You’re awake.”A deep male voice rings in my ears, and I look up—only to find the same staff guy w
[AVA]Once Brian leaves, I sink back onto the couch, my fingers dialing Max’s number again.Maybe if he picks up, I can convince him to drop by on his own, and Brian wouldn’t have to go.But every call goes unanswered. And the more I try to convince myself it’s no big deal—that Max is just being him
I run my fingers through his wet hair. “Because I can’t stop thinking about what happens next. About who’s behind this. About how this doesn’t just affect me but everyone around me.”“You don’t have to figure everything out right this second, Ava.”“I know,” I whisper, but knowing and believing are
[AVA]I finally feel a little better—enough to let Brian freshen up after his long flight.He kisses me on the forehead and promises to join me soon.Maybe he knows that if I’m left alone, my mind will start spiraling again, drowning me in guilt. And once that happens, I won’t be able to focus on an
I unlock the door and pull the door open, only to find his familiar handsome face looking back at me.He’s dressed in a white shirt and blue denim jeans, and I don’t think he could look any better.I know, I know. I probably sound like some horny bitch, but I don’t care. It’s Brian. And being horny
[AVA]After dropping me off at Brian’s penthouse, Aaron insists on staying until Brian returns.But I can clearly see the disinterest on his face—he can’t stand another bored minute with me. So, I do what I know is right.I ask him to leave.Maybe out of formality, he insists once more that he doesn
[AVA]“I’m sure she didn’t mean it, Ava,” Miranda tries to say, but she might as well accept that her daughter will never see me as someone to be trusted.Whatever I’ve done to piss this woman off, one thing is certain—I don’t care anymore. I neither have the time to bother myself with her nonsense