As Lily tries to make her way to the elevator leading to her suite, Axel’s hand grasps her wrist, stopping her in her tracks.Axel's eyes locked onto Lily's, his voice low and husky. "Spend the night with me, Lily. Please."Lily's gaze faltered, her cheeks flushing as she looked away. "I don't know, Axel. Do you think that’s the right thing to do? I mean, we’re still trying to get to know ourselves better, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything."“We almost fucked earlier today, baby girl.” Axel says.Lily’s cheeks flushed brighter, her hand giving Axel’s a playful smack. “Stop it. Be serious for once.”Axel's expression softened, his voice gentle. "I know. Me too. But I feel like we’ve connected on a deeper level, we’re good. And honestly, I’d be the happiest man alive if I wake up with you by my side tomorrow morning.”Lily's eyes darted back to his, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm scared, Axel. . .what if. . .”Axel's face twisted in understanding. "No what i
It’s the soft tickling on her skin that forces Lily’s eyes open. She’s still disheveled from her sleep, still trying to make sense of her immediate environment when she suddenly felt a sensation. A sensation that pulled a groan out of her throat. A beautiful kind. And she felt this sensation where she desired it the most, between her legs.“Oh,” a surprised gasp elicited in her throat when something warm and thick lapped her entire folds. She immediately reached down with her hands, and as expected, her fingers dove into the mass of black hair covering her inner thighs.Axel’s eyes connected hers, the orbs darkened and feral with need. He smirked at her, his tongue flicking her clit. “Gosh, daddy!” Lily moaned on a loud voice, her thighs quivering, tightening on the sides of his head, holding him hostage.She liked this a little too much.“Yes! Oh, yes. . .” Lily half-yelled when Axel suddenly pushed a finger into her. And then he added the second finger, and the third, sending Lily i
Lily poured herself a second cup of coffee, the morning sunlight streaming through the window and casting a warm glow on the table. Axel, seated across from her, smiling as he finished his omelette."Axel?" Lily asked, her brow furrowed in confusion."Yes, little bird?" Axel replied, his deep voice warm and endearing."I thought you brought us out here for work?" Lily said, her voice laced with a hint of skepticism.Axel's expression turned serious, his jawline sharp in the morning light. "I did."Lily's gaze narrowed, her voice tinged with playful accusation. "Then why haven't we been to any business meetings or done anything related to work?"Axel's smile returned, his eyes glinting with amusement. "This is work, baby."Lily's eyes widened, her voice barely above a whisper. "This?"Axel's nod was almost imperceptible, his eyes locked on hers. "Hm."Lily's cheeks flushed, her voice hesitant. "You and I?"Axel's response was a low, husky, "Mmhmm..."Lily's brow furrowed again, her voi
Lily settled into the plush leather seat, her mind still reeling from the sudden interruption to their day. When they boarded the private jet, Axel had apologized profusely, but the urgency in his voice had been unmistakable.Now, he left her all alone, disappearing into one of the rooms without a word. And that too with a dampened mood.Of course she had Kate by her side, but all she could think about was Axel. All she wanted was to care for him as much as he had cared for her now that he needed her the most.As the private jet soared into the sky, Lily's anxiety grew. What could be so important that they had to leave Miami immediately?What could be so important that Axel wouldn’t speak to her?Earlier when Axel sensed her unease, he had tried to reassure her, but now he was nowhere to be found. There was no more reassurance.She glanced around the luxurious cabin, her eyes scanning the empty seats."Axel?" she called out, her voice barely above a whisper.No response.Lily's heart
A few hours later, Axel stormed back into the estate, his expression still dark and foreboding. The tension in his body was palpable, and Lily could sense the weight of his anger and frustration bearing down on him.She tried to approach him, to offer some comfort, but he brushed her off, his eyes flashing with a warning."Just need some time, Lily," he growled, his voice low and husky.Lily’s heart sank to the pit of her stomach, her mind reeling with confusion as she tried to understand how this man can go from being the perfect gentleman to a stranger. She felt like all they shared in the few days they spent together in Miami had gone down the drain; however, she nodded in understanding. She knew better than to push him when he was like this.Axel disappeared into the bathroom, the sound of the shower drowning out his frustration. Lily waited patiently, her heart aching for him.When he emerged, his hair was damp, and his eyes were still stormy. He didn't look at her, he simply ju
A few hours later, after going through calls and passing instructions to his people, Axel finally headed downstairs, intending to have the breakfast his woman promised him.As he walked down the stairs in all his glory, Lily nearly squirmed in her seat, her heart pounding with reckless abandon against her chest. This man is diabolically beautiful, she thought to herself, a smile almost creeping up her cheeks, but she didn’t let it. She didn’t want him realizing too soon that she had developed a soft spot for him.Axel too was in awe of her beauty, but he couldn’t express that to her, seeing how the tension between them was still growing rapidly. And Axel hated it. He hated how this had to happen, how this whole chaos is taking a toll on his new relationship.Still, he wasn’t ready to indulge Lily by divulging any information to her.Axel and Lily sat at the kitchen table, the morning light casting a pale glow on the tension between them. The air was thick with unspoken words, the sil
It wasn’t even up to a few minutes before one of the house assistants at Axel’s mansion came to inform Lily that the car that’d take her back home had arrived.Lily was shocked that Axel couldn’t even give her a few hours to get ready, and soon enough, her shock morphed into anger.All she did was pick up her phone and storm out of the house.“Hello, ma’am,” the chauffeur greeted her politely as he opened the back door for her.Lily offered the middle-aged man a polite smile before climbing into the back seat of the car, relaxing into the leather seat with a sigh.Her mind soon fogged and she became mentally absent throughout the drive back to her father’s home, her fingers fiddling with her engagement ring.She didn’t know how long the drive had been, but the moment the car came to a stop in front of her home, a staggered breath wracked through her.“We’ve arrived at your father’s manor, ma’am,” the middle-aged driver said.Lily smiled at him and stepped out of the car and onto the w
“I’m sorry, little bird,” Axel whispered, his arms enveloping Lily, holding her close. Her face was buried in his chest, her body trembling with silent sobs."I'm so sorry, little bird," Axel murmured again, his breath dancing across her ear, tickling her skin, sending a sensation of warmth through her bones.She was confused. How could she harbor so much intense anger towards this man and still feel so much warmth for him?How is it possible that butterflies are erupting in her stomach for a man she should hate?She immediately clenched her jaw, her resolve refusing to break. She tried to fight Axel off, struggled with his grip, but he wouldn’t budge. He held onto her firmly, like his life depended on it.“Let me go, Axel,” she gritted through clenched teeth, her voice shaking. Still, Axel refused to budge."I'm so sorry, please forgive me," he continued to plead, his voice filled with regret. "I was blind, insensitive to your feelings, to the pain you felt for being left in the dark
Lily laid in bed, completely bare, her skin flushed with anticipation, her heart pounding softly against her ribcage. She had kept her word. She was waiting for him. In bed. Naked.The sound of Axel’s footsteps echoed through the hallway. He was moving slowly, each step a smooth thud against the floor. It sent a thrill down Lily’s spine, making her squirm, a breath tumbling out of her. Then, the door creaked open. Lily didn’t move. Her pupils dilated as she watched Axel step inside, savoring his slow movement as his eyes found her. Axel stilled by the door, his eyes darkening, his throat moving as he swallowed hard. “Fuck,” he murmured under his breath.Lily giggled underneath her breath. “Took you long enough.”Axel didn’t respond. He didn’t have the right words, and his tongue felt too heavy. He simply stood there, rooted to the spot, eyes roaming over every inch of her exposed skin.Slowly, he closed the door behind him, locking it with a soft click.Lily bit her lip, watching as
Tired was too little of a word to describe how Axel felt. With a heavy exhale, he leaned back into his seat and rolled his shoulders with a grunt. The last few hours had been the busiest. Contracts were finalized, million-dollar deals were sealed, and he also had to pay attention to the illegal side of his business, making sure his empire stayed untouched. After a beat, he heaved out a breath and leaned forward, intending to reach for the glass of whiskey on his desk. His phone vibrated against the desk. He picked up the device, his brows furrowing when he saw that it was an unknown number calling him. He waited for the third ring before clicking the answer icon and pressing it to his ear. With a cold voice, he said, “Axel George.”“Mr. George,” a woman’s polite voice greeted. “This is Dr. Calloway from the rehabilitation center. We’re calling to update you on Austin.”Axel’s grip on the glass tightened slightly and his jaw locked. “I see. How is he?”“He’s doing well,” she told him
“Who the hell stitched this? A five-year-old?”Lily’s frustrated voice echoed across the busy workspace, sharp and loud enough to have all the workers silenced. She tossed the dress on a table, huffing out a tired breath. The seamstress flinched. “I—I can fix it, Ms. Daniels.”“You better, because if this disaster touches a runway, I swear I’ll personally throw you and your sewing machine off a building,” Lily snapped. “We are a luxury brand, not a high school home economics project. Do it again, and this time, get it right.”The woman nodded quickly, as she quickly grabbed the dress and ran off like her boss was about to chew her head off. And quite frankly, Lily wanted to chew her head off if she could. Lily exhaled a shaky breath as she massaged her temples. This wasn’t her—she was never like this with everyone, and the last thing she meant to do was snap so harshly. However, she was on edge lately, so stressed her mind had become dull to certain emotions. She had to think about
“You know we still need to find a way to convince my father,” Lily whispered into Axel’s mouth as his hands crept up the back of her thighs and squeezed her ass, kissing her more possessively. Demanding. Consuming. Axel hand landed a hard slap on her ass and Lily let out a hungry gasp, her body instinctively pressing against him. He took the opportunity to deepen the kiss, his tongue slipping into her mouth, claiming her.Axel growled deep in his throat as he squeezed Lily harder, his hands now roaming her curves while she gripped the front of his shirt and pulled him closer. “We’ll figure it out,” Axel murmured against her lips, his breath hot against her skin, exposing his desperation for her. “I don’t care how long it takes, Lily. I’ll make sure he gives his blessing.”“He’s not an easy man.” Lily pointed out.“He has been a friend and business partner for years, my love. I’ll handle him. He’ll give us his blessings.”Axel spoke with so much authority in his voice, making heat cr
Lily stormed down the stairs, her breathing coming in shallow bursts. She reached the bottom of the stairs, ready to leave when a familiar voice stopped her in her tracks. “Lily?”Lily turned around and looked up to find Kate standing at the entrance of the hallway with her arms folded over her chest. Then she smirked, her eyes dragging over her best friend.Kate sighed. “Please don’t look at me like that.”Lily shook her head as a small laugh rumbled in her throat. “How am I looking at you, Kate? Like I’m disappointed?”Kate thinned her lips into a straight line. “You are, aren’t you?”“I mean…” Lily scoffed, looking her up and down. “You’re still here. Still sleeping with my father. I thought one time was enough?”Kate’s jaw tightened. “And I thought you weren’t going to judge me.”Lily threw up her hands. “I’m not judging you, Kate, I just don’t understand. My father is not exactly a good person. He’s selfish. He doesn’t care about anyone but himself. And yet, you’re—”“Let me dec
Lily parked her car in the long driveway of her father’s estate, her stomach testing uncomfortably as her mind churned with the thoughts of what she wanted to discuss with her father. She looked up at the manor looming before her, bathed by the soft light of the late afternoon and sighed. Ever since she put her head down to work on her brand, she rarely came home. But the few times she did come home, she hadn’t felt this level of discomfort. Today, she wasn’t just a daughter visiting her father; she was a woman prepared to fight for the life she wanted.It was going to be a fight because knowing her father, Lily knew it wouldn’t be easy to convince him after what had happened in the past.Pushing the heavy front door open, she stepped inside, the quiet of the house wrapping around her like a cold embrace. The staff acknowledged her with polite nods, but she barely noticed. Her focus was on one person—her father.She made her way up the grand staircase, her steps quick but measured.
Lily woke up with a jerk, her heart racing as the persistent, frantic ringing of the doorbell filled the quiet manor. For a moment, she lay still, her eyes adjusting to the faint light filtering through the curtains. When she looked beside her, Axel was still sound asleep, his arm draped over her waist, his breaths slow and steady. He looked so peaceful, so unguarded, that she hesitated to disturb him.He really must be tired if he wasn’t awake at this time with the loud ringing of the door bell—she reasoned.The doorbell rang again, louder this time, pulling her from her thoughts, followed by a pounding knock. Lily sighed and carefully slid out from under Axel’s arm, doing her best not to wake him. He stirred slightly but didn’t open his eyes. His exhaustion was evident, and she didn’t blame him; the intensity of last night had left them both drained.Reaching for her robe, Lily wrapped it tightly around herself and padded out of the bedroom. Her steps were slow, her body still he
“Open your mouth and show me how sorry you are, baby girl.”Lily’s knees were weak, burning underneath her, her hands trembling as they slid up Axel’s thighs up his pulsing cock. Her breath hitched as Axel’s hand came to rest beneath her jaw, tilting her head up. His thumb brushed over her parted lips, lingering just enough to send a cascade of shivers down her spine.“Look at me, little bird,” Axel commanded softly.She lifted her gaze hesitantly, her eyes meeting his. The hunger in his piercing blue eyes made her pulse race. It wasn’t just lust. It was something deeper, more primal. Something that told Lily he wanted her to fully submit to him.She shuddered.Axel’s hand moved to cradle her cheek, his thumb trailing to her chin before guiding her closer. “Good girl,” he murmured, “now open that mouth. Wide.”Lily’s heart drummed in her chest as she opened her mouth. Her tongue flattened at the base of Axel’s dick and licked up, wrapping around his head. Axel jerked forward with a g
Lily’s cheeks were still flushed as she stepped out of the car when they arrived at Axel’s estate. Axel’s hand rested on the small of her back, leading her into the manor while her legs still trembled from the exerting activity they’d indulged in aka their passionate rendezvous in the office and car. She could feel the heat on her skin, a mixture of embarrassment, shyness, and exhilaration. Her hands smoothed her dress down as if attempting the evidence of what transpired between them. Axel walked beside her, his face smug with a satisfied expression. His lips twitched into a knowing smirk whenever he glanced her way, and it only made Lily blush harder. The heavy door shut behind them with a resounding thud. The quiet of the manor wrapped around them, an almost tangible reminder that they were completely alone now. “Where’s everyone?” Lily asked, as she fidgeted, her fingers playing with the hem of her dress. She felt vulnerable under Axel’s intense gaze, like a butterfly pinned