“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’s and Axel’s laughter echoed as they entered Lily's room. The door creaked softly shut behind them, enveloping them in a warm, intimate silence. The remnants of their giggles still lingered, casting a playful glow over the space.“I can’t believe you went from screaming, hitting, and cussing me out to giving me a tour of your home and laughing out loud,” Axel commented, his heart warmed that he was able to get Lily out of a foul mood.Lily chuckled, a playful smile pulling her lips. “I guess you’ve successfully pacified me.”Axel's eyes sparkled with amusement as he strode towards Lily's closet. "Time to pack, my little escape artist," he teased, his voice low and husky.Lily's gaze met his, a sly smile spreading across her face. She drifted towards the mirror, her movements fluid and deliberate. The soft light dancing across her features highlighted the subtle curves of her face, drawing Axel's attention.The sly smile didn’t leave her face, and her gaze never broke away from Ax
Lily was yet to understand the words that came out of Axel’s mouth when the metal head of his belt clinked, his zipper pushing down.He was swift with his movements; with stripping himself of his pants and briefs. And then he ripped his shirt off, sending his buttons flying.Lily licked her lips, her eyes hooding, her pussy clenching. Slowly, she began moving her fingers forward, seeking to touch Axel’s toned abs. He clasped her wrists, pinning them above her head.And then he ground forward, causing his straining cock to stroke Lily’s dripping cunt.She moaned.He groaned at her warmth.“You’re so wet for me, little bird,” Axel whispered, his voice a whisper. A whoosh. He secured his hand around his cock and began stroking Lily’s clit with his tip.He needed her to be at the extreme of wetness in order to take him in with ease.“F. . .u. . .c. . .k. . .” Her body vibrated with pleasure, her skin tightening.“Do you want me, little bird?” He asked on a whisper, his tongue dancing acro
Axel's strong arms cradled Lily, lifting her from the bed. She giggled, her eyes drowsy."Where are we going?" she whispered."The shower," Axel replied, his voice low and husky. “To get you clean.”Lily's cheeks flushed, remembering their passionate rendezvous a moment ago.In the bathroom, Axel set Lily down, supporting her as she swayed slightly. He chuckled."Still shaky, little bird?" he teased.Lily's laughter was breathy. "You were. . .rather enthusiastic."Axel grinned. "Guilty as charged."He turned on the shower, adjusting the temperature before guiding Lily under the warm water.As he washed her, his hands lingered on her curves, sending shivers down her spine."Feels good?" Axel asked, his voice low.Lily nodded, her eyes closed.Axel's fingers traced her spine, sending delight through her.After rinsing her clean, Axel wrapped Lily in a plush towel."Time for fresh clothes," he said, his eyes sparkling.Lily smiled as she followed Axel into the bedroom. “You always treat
Axel and Lily were together in bed, but only one of them was asleep.Axel.He was restless, tossing and turning, his mind loud, so loud it almost drove him out of his mind. He gave up trying to sleep and slipped out of bed, tiptoeing out of the room.And it wasn’t until hours later when Lily began searching for the warmth of his body that she realized she was alone in bed.Her eyes fluttered open, her hand still patting the space beside her, and all she found was a cold surface. She looked at the small alarm clock by the bed side and it glowed at five o’clock AM.Where could that man have gone so early in the morning? She wondered as she sat upright in bed. She stretched, yawning, and swung her legs over the side of the bed.“Axel?” She whispered as she began her search. “Are you in here?” She opened the washroom and asked. But the echo of her voice was all she heard back.Nodding, she exited their room and padded barefoot through the darkened halls, searching for his presence.The
Axel's palms molded to Lily’s hips, his thumbs firmly sliding her nightdress up her thighs until her ass was bare to him. He held the dress bunched around her waist, fabric rustling.A hand disappeared between their bodies. A hand which Axel used to pull down his pants, releasing his straining cock.Their bodies aligned and Lily's hands grasped the edge of his desk, her eyes closing shut for she didn’t know what to expect.She couldn’t tell if he was angry or just merely aroused, and that confusion messed with her mind. Axel's breath mingled with Lily's as he leaned over her, his mouth to her ear. “I do not appreciate disobedient women, Lilian,” he rasped against her ear, his mouth closing around her lobe, sucking and biting.Lily moaned, her back arching.The tension between them crackled.With one swift motion, Axel slammed into her, pushing deeply until their bodies were joined. “Fuck,” Lily gasped, her voice echoing through the room. It burned, it burned so bad. She was so stret
That night, Axel showed extra care to Lily. He scooped her into his arms, gentle with his touch, his heart warmed by Lily’s profession of affection.‘I think I’m beginning to like you, Axel. . .” He smiled. That alone was enough for him. It meant that he was slowly getting to her, he was beginning to grow on her, and he was sure that feeling would soon develop into something deeper.Lily nestled against his chest, exhaustion etched on her face, her lips pursed. Axel held her firm while he strode through the quiet halls into their room. In the room, warm lightning enveloped them, causing Lily to stir in Axel’s arms.Smiling, Axel carried Lily into the bathroom before gently setting her down. “Tired?” He asked.“Hm,” Lily hummed her response, her eyes half closed.He nodded and turned on the shower. Steam rose.Water cascaded.Axel's hands undressed her. Gentle. Reverent. Lily's limbs sagged, but he was quick to support her. He held her firm while washing her clean with such precisio
“Alice? Isn’t that your ex-wife’s name?”Axel's smile faltered for a split second. "Alice?" he repeated, chuckling. Awkward. "No, no relation to...my past." He waved his hand dismissively. "Just a colleague from the office."Lily's eyes held his, skeptical.Axel stood, phone still ringing. "I should take this."He turned to leave, but Lily's voice stopped him. "Axel, wait." She called out, her tone low, cautious. "What's going on?"Axel's expression smoothed. "Nothing, Little bird. Just work."Lily nodded, yet her heart wasn’t believing a word that came out of Axel’s mouth. “Just work?” She asked.“Yes, Lilian, just work.” He replied, and without waiting for any more questions, he answered the call, striding out of the room. "You had better have a good reason for ruining my night.”His tone is thick, angry, leaving Lily with more questions than answers.Lily sat motionless, her ears straining to listen to Axel's muffled voice beyond the door.Minutes ticked by, filled with an uncomfor
“I’m ashamed.”“What?”“It’s shame,” Lily repeated, chuckling bitterly, “and it’s funny how I’m just realizing this now.”“Why are you ashamed? Can you think of any reason?” Alora asked further, her tone gentler, softer, like a mother caring for her child.She and Lily wasn’t so far apart in age, but motherhood had really made Alora into a more grounded woman, a woman who knew how to nurture those around her. And for the first time since loosing her mother, Lily felt so at peace, so comfortable.Clearing her throat, she began speaking. “I think I’m mostly ashamed of my desperation. Of how I moved from a bad breakup to becoming someone’s fiance. And then I suddenly realized that I didn’t even care to know the man I was marrying, I simply wanted to marry him because he was good to me, because he helped me forget about the pain of betrayal.”“Were you happy? While you were engaged to him, did he make you happy?” Alora quizzed.Lily nodded, a silent sob erupting in her throat, the tears a
“Miss Daniels!”Lily spun around, her curious eyes searching through the space, wondering who called out to her. And when her eyes landed on Mrs. Alora Mount, a smile coated her lips.Both women swerved through the crowd of organizers running around to put everything in order before the guests started arriving, and when they were close enough, they both kissed each other on the cheeks in greeting.“It’s so nice to see you again, Mrs. Mount, you look as radiant as ever,” Lily almost squealed excitedly.Alora chuckled softly, shaking her head. “Please, call me Alora.”Lily grinned. “Not until you start calling me Lily.”Both of them chuckled excitedly.Alora Mount was the wife of Keylor Mount, one of the biggest business men in the city of New York. And she herself as his wife had built herself a big brand in the fashion and beauty industry. One known fact: she built her brand using her husband’s influence and she was unapologetic about it. It was something Lily admired her for.Lily a
Lily slid the key into the lock with trembling fingers, her chest tight from the weight of the evening. Her heels clicked softly against the tile as she stepped inside, the faint click of the door closing behind her sounding final. She leaned back against the door, her knees buckling. Slowly, she slid down to the floor, letting her purse fall to her side. The tears at the brim of her eyes cascaded down her face. She cried silently at first, then it built into quiet sobs. Then into louder sobs. She buried her face in her hands, shoulders shaking as the emotions of the evening spilled out. Everything felt overwhelming. Axel’s sudden return to her life, the unresolved tension between them, and the notification that had shattered the fragile peace of their dinner. That wife of his. . .why is she hellbent on destroying my peace and happiness? Lily wondered, a hand dragging through her hair.“Oh gosh,” she breathed, her breaths shallow, “fuck him, and her, and those fucking bloggers. .
"Have you. . .legally divorced her yet?" Lily’s voice resounded with demand, her voice shaking.Fuck—Axel screamed internally.Why was this happening? Why now?He wanted to speak to her about it, but he needed to secure the perfect time before doing so, and now. . .why, why, why?His jaw locked in an instant, the hesitation in his expression cutting Lily more than she expected. He let out a heavy breath, his hands dropping to his sides. "It's in the works," he admitted, the words measured, his tone strained. Lily’s throat tightened, a lump forming. "In the works?" she repeated, her voice rising, the pain in her chest too much to handle. "What does that mean, Axel?"“I’ve served Alice the papers,” he said, his voice strong, and yet so quiet, as if trying to calm the anger growing in her. “She won’t sign them. She’s making this hard, Lily.”Lily laughed in a bitter way, the sound empty, hollow. It sent fear down Axel’s core, because he knew what that laughter meant. It was a sound s
Lily Daniels had gone to many fancy dinners, walked on red carpets in designer clothes, and enjoyed the love of wealthy people. But when the shiny black car stopped at a simple brick building in the center of the city, she became curious."This isn't a restaurant," she said, looking at Axel, who was sitting up beside her, completely calm.A little backtracking: The driver had gone to Axel’s company to pick him up.Axel smirked, his confidence maddening. "It's better than any restaurant."The driver opened her door, and Axel got out first, reaching back his hand to her. Lily waited just a moment, contemplating before putting her hand in his. The warmth of his hand made her feel a tingle up her arm."Where are we?" she asked, stepping onto the sidewalk. The building had no sign and no clue as to what was inside."You will see," Axel said, his voice quiet and playful.He escorted her through the doors, where a well-dressed concierge nodded at them. Lily's breath caught as they stepped in
Tomorrow arrived quicker than expected and Lily couldn’t contain her nerves.She stood in front of her mirror, smoothing the soft fabric of her emerald-green dress. It fit her perfectly, the neckline modest but with a hint of allure. She reached for a gold necklace and fastened it around her neck. Her hands shook slightly, and she told herself it was just the excitement of the evening.Axel afterall promised to blow her mind away and she couldn’t wait to see what he had instored for her, considering that he was the king of surprises. From the doorway, Kate leaned casually against the frame, her arms crossed and a teasing grin on her face. “So, you’re really going through with this?” Lily turned to face her, raising an eyebrow. “What do you mean by ‘this’?” Kate stepped into the room, her heels clicking softly on the floor. Lily couldn’t help but notice the elegance Kate exuded especially since becoming a law student at a prestigious school.And honestly, she felt truly happy fo
One week later. . .The lights dimmed, and a soft golden glow bathed the runway as the final model made her way down the platform. Lily followed close behind, her gown flowing in perfect sync with her graceful strides. The crowd erupted into applause, the flash of cameras bright against the dusky backdrop. But Lily’s focus faltered for a heartbeat. In the front row, Axel sat among the elite, his sharp suit and relaxed posture making him stand out. His eyes weren’t on the models, the designs, or even the spectacle of the evening. They were on her. His gaze was steady, unwavering, and intense, like he could see right through the mask of confidence she wore. Like he was studying her.Lily’s breath caught, and she almost stumbled on her feet.Why did she feel so excited to be watched like a prey? She wondered, a gulp forcing down her throat. The pride in Axel’s expression was undeniable, but it was the hunger in his eyes that sent a ripple of warmth down Lily’s spine. She quickly loo
Axel woke to the dull throb of pain in his head and the uncomfortable tug of something taped to his hand. He blinked against the harsh light filtering into the room, his throat dry and scratchy. Slowly, his eyes adjusted, and he noticed the IV drip attached to his hand. The stark sterility of the room around him confirmed he wasn’t in his penthouse.Confused, he shifted and a groan escaped him. His muscles were stiff and his body sore.His head lolled to the side, and that was when he noticed her. Lily.She was sitting beside the bed, her hands clasped tightly on her lap. Her posture was tense, but her face was soft, almost hesitant. She looked exhausted, dark circles under her eyes, but her presence alone brought a sliver of warmth to his chest that he hadn’t felt in months.Of course she had to come. It had been two months since they saw one another, and when she got a call that he had collapsed in his penthouse, she just couldn’t stop herself from seeing him.“Lily?” Axel’s voice
Two months post-separation from Lily had been Axel’s nightmare. He couldn’t sleep, he couldn’t eat, he couldn’t operate like a normal human being. He simply craved the one person who made him feel whole.His Lily. His little bird.She had been his breath of life. And then she left. And then darkness fell upon him again.A thick darkness he couldn’t find his way out of.He buried himself in work during the day and submerged himself in alcohol at night.Do you know what’s laughable? The fact that he couldn’t even manage his work anymore. He couldn’t run his empire. He was crashing from the inside out.And now, it was another night, and he had lost count of how many bottles he’d downed. His vision was already blurred, his words slurred, and the ache in his chest didn’t ease, no matter how much he drank.“Axel,” one of his closest friends grumbled, grabbing his arm, “we need to get you home, man. You’ve had enough for one night.”Axel chuckled darkly, pulling his arm free. “Enough?” he sl