Jackson’s POVI looked down at her face, watching Jade closely as she sat up, looking up at me, her eyes wet with tears. Are they tears of joy or fear? That I couldn't tell; instead, I decided to focus on her, the way she managed to keep calm. The candles cast a glow on her face, making her look angelic.“Yes,” she said finally, her hazel eyes piercing mine; there was something mysterious about them that I couldn't fathom; it was like she was trying to hide her true emotions.Yet she managed to wear a smile on her face. “I will be your maiden, Jackson.” A smile played on my lips as I leaned forward. “Thank you, Jade,” I said, holding her hands and squeezing them softly. She tensed but didn't move away; instead, she smiled again. “You don't have to worry, Jade. I'm only doing this to show you how serious I am about you.”“Being my maiden will mean no one dares come close to you. You are respected, and you—”“I know what it entails,” she cut me off, and then she smiled up at me. "Than
Jade’s POVIt was morning, and I knew this because the sun streamed through the thick curtains, casting a glow across the dark room. I yawned and stretched my eyes open to see Jackson’s face. He looked so calm and peaceful when he was sleeping. For a moment, I stared at him a little, cuddling next to him, enjoying the warmth of his embrace and the way he breathed softly.Last night was a bittersweet experience. ‘I love you, Jade; you drive me crazy!’ Those were the words he whispered into my ears last night as he thrust his hardened cock slowly into me.I liked the feeling of him inside of me, although at first, when I was trying to penetrate, it was hard, but then I drank more alcohol and relaxed. With so many kisses and care, he was able to successfully go in.Having sex with Jackson wasn't something I had planned, but at least it wasn't with Eduardo. Finally, reality dawned on me, and I carefully slipped out of his grasp; I needed to get back to work.I went to pick up my dress, s
Jackson’s POVThe party was over, and the only thing I wanted right now was her, Jade. We managed to leave the heat of the living room, and then we kissed our way into my chambers, laughing like kids, not caring what others around us thought.“Hmmm, this is quite the after-party.” She teased me, smiling widely at me as she peeled off her dress. I wanted to take off my pants, but she stood me up and helped me with my zipper. She brought out my hardened cock and smiled before kneeling before me, sucking it, licking it, and choking on it as if her life depended on it. She was surely driving me crazy.I stopped her and lifted her to the bed, pushing her leg aside as I sank into her. She was wet, almost dripping, as if she was waiting for me to go into her all day long. She moaned sweetly, forcing me to speed up to a faster pace. Her manicured nails dug into my back as I moved in harder and deeper, drilling her in long, fast strokes. It was so sensual.I love the way her pussy walls wrap
Jade’sPOVHow could he do that?I strode across the corridor slowly, thinking about how Jackson had picked up a phone call while we were making love. “That was disrespectful,” I thought to myself.My heels hit softly on the tiled floor as I made my way to my room, but the thoughts won't stop rushing in like a natural disaster. The night had ended on a bad note, to say the least. Between the celebration and the interrupted moments I had shared with Jackson, it seemed to make me agitated. The way he sounded over the phone was too informal: this was the first time he was taking a break from being inside me to answer a phone call.Or was I overthinking? It's his inauguration for god's sake. But he sounded so calm and sweet when he was speaking to her; was this business or pleasure?Lexi! Hmm, who was she? I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice someone coming until I bumped right into them. “Hey, easy there!” Layla said, her voice high and teasing as she tried to steady me wit
Jackson’s POVThere was nothing more I hated than days like this. The ray of sunlight heated my curtain, forcing me to sit upright and begin my duties officially as Don.The chirping of the birds brought a little bit of serenity to my morning. Even though it was rare for me to feel relaxed, it still reminded me that I was in control and I had won, once again.I yawned, stretching out every tension that wanted to pile up. From the massive king-sized bed, I walked to the bathroom in an attempt to brush my teeth and take a shower.The day was about to start; it was waiting for me, and it wasn't going to slow down after all. Time doesn't wait for anyone. I knew Scar was standing just outside my door; he was punctual as always and never missed a day. He was always there when I stepped out, his expression serious and formal as always. Today he knocked on my door. “Come in,” I said, and he walked in like a robot on a mission.“Hey, good morning, Scar,” I said, wearing nothing but a brown to
Jade’s POVI thought the night would never end, but then I was wrong. I woke up to the noises and the laughter of the maidens who were on morning shifts.I stretched lazily in bed for some minutes, feeling the foggy blur of sleep still in my eyes. I longed to go back to the night of sleep; it was a peaceful escape from the life I was living.Jackson was the ruler of my life, and for some reason, it didn't feel great. Weeks ago, if you had asked me if I was grateful to be his mistress, I would have smiled widely and been thankful for the second chance he gave me. Now the thought of tasting freedom still gnawed in my mind, but I would listen to Layla and not let curiosity get the best of me. This place was my hell, and whether I liked it or not, I'll always be locked up in this place.For now, I just needed to remain loyal to him and make sure he didn't notice my mood. But it is hard to put up a facade when you are slowly falling in love with someone wrong for you.I knew I had to esca
Julia’s POVI'm the only one for him; Jackson is mine. He’s always been mine from the start, before this b*tch arrived. I stood in front of the full-sized mirror, my reflection staring back at the mess I had become.I swallowed hard, trying to keep calm, but the tears began to trickle freely like a dam that just broke. It's true, Jade had gotten to me; she had stepped on my feet, and now I couldn't take it anymoure.Things were so much better before she arrived, even though Jackson never liked any other woman that was better than seeing him with her. It seemed like she cast a spell on him because he began to love her blindly, making her feel important and special, just the way he did to me a few years ago. But he was still mine. I can feel it within me.My eyes darted across the dark room. Only a little ray of sunlight made the room a little brighter. Not bright enough to quench the bitterness that clings to my soul.I let out a very raspy breath as I tried to gather my thoughts.Jac
Jade’s POV“You look like a queen, and we are honoured to have you as our own.” One of the maidens said as they worked on my hair. I sat in front of the mirror, watching as their hands moved quickly and carefully, but the tension in the room was noticeable. They only complimented me twice with a straight face; I could feel the jealousy emitting from them like heat.They wished they could be treated like a queen, but then I was only lucky to be noticed and loved by Jackson. He was the one who arranged this. I couldn't believe he asked them to make sure I looked perfect for what he planned tonight.I tried to ask them what it was about, but they said it was a surprise, and my only job was to look beautiful for the occasion. I could feel the butterflies around my chest. Jackson had always had a way of making me feel special. Even when I doubted he was the man he claimed to be, he still changed my mind and gave me more reasons to love him.Still, I didn't like the way the maidens gnawe
Lorenzo’s POVWhat was she doing here? For the first time in years of knowing Eloise but seeing her standing close to Jackson with a smile creeping behind her lips, I knew she was up to something sketchy and she was hiding something from me.I never doubted Eloise. Even when she gave me so many reasons to. Ever since I laid my eyes on her, she had always been speaking about Eduardo; then when Jackson became Don, he became her new topic.Saying she needed information on him so she could be free. I wanted her to be free, and we both desired the same outcome: the downfall of Jackson. But could she be lying? Was this all just a facade to make me believe that her obsession with Jackson was based on what she wanted from me, or was this truly the intent of the desires that were buried deep in her heart?So many times I’ve caught her lurking around, watching and saying more than she needed to the other maidens. But I kept quiet because she played her games by herself, and I didn't want to se
Jade’s POVI was awake, but my eyes were shut. I had managed to make myself numb and asleep, but then the pain was so much to bear. It was dull, but it ached all over my arms and legs. I was feeling so weak; my head felt like lead, and it was as though I was carrying a lot of baggage in it. It also pounded so hard, making my throat dry and sore.I blinked twice, my vision almost blurry, hard for me to see a thing, just the same dimly lit too, but something was weird. I wasn't sitting; I was lying on something soft. It felt like I was on a hospital bed or a slab used to butcher meat. Were they trying to murder me and send my remains to the Godfather?Is it a crime that I followed every command he gave me? But no matter what happened, I wouldn't stop fighting and trying to be free. The last thing I remembered was the piercing and burning pain I felt when Lexi injected me with that vial. The pain I felt was unexplainable; she was right when she said it felt like being in hell. It was
Jackson’s POVEvery morning is a fresh beginning, a new start for something good, or so I thought. But the first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the sound of my duvet shifting off my body slowly, almost like an invisible force was in my room.I blinked twice as the morning light penetrated through the curtains into my eyes. My body was still sluggish from sleep, and my vision was blurry, yet I was aware of a presence in my room.It was that of a female from the soft footsteps, feminine scent and the sound of the vacuum cleaner. I knew I was being watched too.That was strange. I rubbed my eyes with my hands and turned my head to see a strange woman—a maiden, dressed in a white garment, the one the maidens wore.But hers was too revealing, like she had purposefully made it short. It also showed a great deal of cleavage. I watched her carefully as she pretended to focus on the cleaning. No, her attention was locked on me; no, it wasn’t me; it was my hard-on beneath the duvet.
Lorenzo’s POVFuck me, daddy!Eloise had said the night before, as she rode me slowly, her hips moving, she was so damn wet and delicious down there I could stay there all day.Suddenly, I opened my eyes. My chest was heavy, and I looked underneath to see Eloise lying on top of me. She was the sweetest girl I've ever been with. For a moment I saw myself changing and trying to be a better person because of her. Yet I compromise and do things to please her. I guess that's what people in love do.I want her to be in my arms forever. I wanted to savour every second of these moments, but then I realised she was still a maiden, a slave to Jackson, and this moment wouldn't last.I sat upright, wiping the beads of sweat on my forehead with the back of my hand, and then I turned my head to see her still lying there, looking like a damsel in distress. I had pounded the living daylights out of her last night, which led to her exhaustion. Her hair spread across the pillow, her lips parted sligh
Jackson’s POVNow that Lexi is gone, I can think clearly. I stood on the balcony, watching the trees sway left and right in the rough wind, but I couldn't find peace knowing that Jade was gone.I had failed her once again; I knew that. Being with me had caused her nothing but pain and torment to her soul. From one attack to the other just because she loved me.I paced around the dimly lit house, my heart heavy with worry. I wondered how she was doing out there alone all by herself with no one to protect her from the evils of the night.Was she even alive by now? I had no information and hadn’t heard the news about her. For all I know, whoever was trying to get to me got to her instead.She had been taken by someone who wanted to hurt me. The trails I tried to follow all led to dead ends, and it was eating me alive. Whoever did this wanted me to suffer, and it was working.Scar coughed out loud to get my attention. I turn to see him leaning against a rusted table, his arms crossed over
Lorenzo’s POVI watched from the window below Lexi walking towards her black Lexus. She looked nervous and hurt. What was she doing here by this time of the night, it was almost midnight. What Exactly did she do here to do, I knew she loved Jackson but then I couldn't risk her blowing our cover. No, she knew better than to do that.She wouldn’t dare. She despised Jade intensely and would do anything to remove any obstacle preventing her from having Jackson all to herself.Still, I didn't trust her at all. I couldn't predict her sometimes, she is a rich spoilt brat who was only after things that benefitted her. A slow smile played on my lips as I saw her driving away. She didn't look like she came here to betray me; she might just be trying to insert herself since Jade was nowhere to be found. She had her motives and knew better than to expose me; she understood so much was at stake. That was why I ensured she acted like the boss. I had spent so many years planning this kidnapping o
Lexi’s POVI swallow hard as I stare at the empty syringe in between my fingers and then at Jade's limp body. She must be in so much pain.Her head slumped forward, and her brown hair fell over her face, her breathing almost unheard. No, she wasn't dead, at least not yet, but sooner or later I will surely make her disappear.“You know, you didn't have to put yourself through this just to defend a man who doesn't care about you, sweetheart,” I muttered under my breath, tucking a strand of hair from her pale face. “If you can hear me, next time just cooperate.” The basement was as dim as always, casting bizarre shadows across the damp walls. I shouldn't be in there. I should be having dinner in my mansion, drinking a glass of tequila, and eating roasted chicken. I should be with the love of my life, Jackson. But here I am, in this smelly room that reeks of blood and urine. I know I need to make this sacrifice for Jackson. After all, I’ve done worse things in the past. Two of my men,
Jade’s POV“Let me go!” I managed to say it, but the words barely escaped my lips. I didn't know how long I had been down here, but it seemed like decades.My cheek still throbbed with a fiery sting, a painful reminder of the punch I had received from those rascals. My nose was probably broken by now.They kept asking me to tell them things about Jackson, but I knew nothing. Even if I knew anything, I wouldn't betray Jackson; he has done nothing but be good to me.I ignored the gnawing hunger in my stomach; all I could think of was a way to escape this place. My wrists ached from the tightness of the drops and the way they dug into my delicate skin.And my head pounded from whatever they had used to knock me out earlier at the ballroom. The damp basement smelled of decay and rust, it was pitch black now, and the only light came from the tiny opening of the door. Shadows danced along the walls, indicating that I wasn't alone. These men weren't finished with me. This strange woman, who
Jackson’s POVJade was missing; they had taken her, and it was too late for me—I couldn’t save her. I had spent almost an hour searching every nook and cranny of the room, but there was no sight of her.I decided to step out of the ballroom, thinking that whoever took her must have transported her to another location for reasons only known to them.But the moment I walked out, I knew something was wrong. It was unusually quiet, and I could still hear the faint music from inside the ballroom, accompanied by rich laughter echoing off the walls. But none of it mattered to me. I needed to find Jade, and I won't rest until I do. Since Jade disappeared, it felt like a piece of me had left too. She was my better half, and now I know that I was foolish to let her out of my sight, especially after losing her. As I passed a certain route, people tried to stop me, shake hands with me.And I exchanged fake pleasantries pretending like they cared about anything that happened in my life when I wa