It didn’t take long before Lily found herself in Axel’s suite. At first, her breath was caught up in her throat, her palm sweaty from all the nervousness she felt. But as soon as she starts forcing her mind into calmness, all of that discomfort disappears, replaced with new found boldness.
“You’re not saying anything, little bird,” Axel’s voice broke through the steamy silence. Oh gosh the way he speaks. So. . . Lily could barely control herself. Her eyes closed shut, her mind reeling with imaginations. She imagined herself on all fours, with this buff man behind her, thrusting in and out of her while he whispers dirty words into her ear. She imagined his fingers inside her, pushing and curling around her walls, leaving her teetering on the edge. He was older and the thought of it made it all the more exciting. And to think that for the first time since her attraction towards her scumbag ex-boyfriend, she’s once again feeling an attraction towards another man. But this time is different. He’s a mature man, straight with his words, a man with money and connections, and her husband to be. There’s nothing to lose here. All she needs to do is have fun with the experience and not get her heart involved. “Little bird. . .” Axel’s voice fills the air, pulling her out of her dirty thoughts. Lily’s cheeks heats up, her pupils dilating, her teeth sinking into her bottom lip. “Oh, when you bite your lips like that. . .” A strained grunt erupts in his throat, his eyes filling with unadulterated desire. Axel’s feet push him forward on predatory steps, causing Lily to stumble backwards as his essence invades her senses recklessly. “What are you—” Lily began, wanting to protest his closeness, but a gasp fell through her lips, her words cutting short when Axel suddenly placed his thumb over her bottom lip, stroking sensually. “I view I should ask you your name, yes?” Axel whispers, causing Lily’s brows to pull into a furrow. He laughs, “keep playing along, little bird.” Lily couldn’t contain her surprise and a little bit of excitement. She thought they were done playing their game of pretend but it’s obvious Axel still wants to continue. “I’m Lilian Daniels, but I prefer to be called Lily. And you are?” She says. “I’m Axel George,” he says, a small smile tugging the corners of his lips. “It’s nice to make your acquaintance, Axel.” “The pleasure is all mine,” Axel’s hand interlocks with Lily’s. He brings her hand up and places a soft kiss on the back of her palm. “Lily. . .what a lovely name you have there.” “So I’ve been told,” Lily replies quickly. For a quick moment, the pair’s eyes meet and sparks fly. Axel steps forward, his arms rounding Lily’s waist, pulling her closer into his chest. "Are you horny, Lily?" Axel asks. Still flushed, Lily lied through my teeth, "No!" The curves of Axel’s lips broke into a wide grin as if making a mockery of Lily. He knew she was lying. "Your heart is going wild against your throat, your skin trembling,” Axel whispers on a drawl as he begins tracing Lily’s exposed curves slowly. "Your muscles are twitching under my touch, and I'm sure that if my fingers were to disappear between your legs, I’ll find you completely drenched and pulsing for me. Look at you, Lily. . .look at how flushed you are.” “Are you horny, Axel?” Lily asks, her attempt at throwing off her husband to be. Axel’s silence tells her all she needs to know. An animalistic want dancing through his mesmerizing blue orbs, he rakes her body from head to toe before his throat releases a hum of approval. “I am horny, Lily, so horny.” “And you want to fuck me?” She drawls, her voice sultry. Axel nods, “I do.” “We just met,” Lily counters. Axel shrugs, “so what? You’re wearing my ring, about to become my wife. . .” “What if I refuse to let you touch me even after our wedding?” Lily inquires further, her curiosity peeking. “Then I’ll call off the engagement.” Axel blurts, surprising her. He quickly notices her change in demeanor and strives to explain himself. “I’m a man in his forties with a shit ton of money and lots of free time on his hands, about to become the husband of an extremely beautiful younger woman. Do you think I’ll be able to resist you for long? Would you rather I seek out satisfaction from other women while I have the most beautiful partner by my side?” “What if I want you to seek out satisfaction elsewhere?” Lily pushes. “I am no cheat. With or without your permission, I’ll stay true to my vows. And instead of consciously putting myself in that situation, I’ll rather walk away now that I can.” He was saying the right things. God he has a way with words. This is what Lily feared the most about this man. He’s older and more experienced. . .he might hurt her so bad in the future, he might put her back together only to break her apart again. But she couldn’t deny the chemistry between them. They both feel it. They’re like magnets, gravitating towards one another. Lily's heart raced with excitement, her pulse pounding in her veins like a drumbeat as she felt Axel's eyes on her, burning with a fierce intensity. The warmth of the evening, the golden glow of the setting sun, and the soft breeze rustling the palm fronds all combined to create a sense of sultry, velvety softness around them. They were pulling closer and closer to one another, none of them having the courage to pull back, to refuse this attraction. The space between them seemed to shrink, the distance dissolving. And then, in the midst of all of that overwhelming feeling, Axel’s lips met Lily’s. It was done subconsciously and only when their lips were perfectly fused did they realize, causing them to release shaky breaths. Lily's lips parted to receive Axel's gentle yet insistent pressure. His mouth claimed hers with a tender ferocity, as if he sought to devour her very essence. The warmth of his breath mingled with hers, sending shivers down her spine as their tongues danced in a sweet, sensual rhythm. Axel's hands cradled her face, his fingers tracing the curves of her cheeks and jawline as he deepened the kiss. Lily's arms wrapped around his neck, her fingers tangling in his hair as she pulled him closer. The kiss was a symphony of sensations: the gentle pressure of lips, the soft caress of tongues, and the sweet ache of longing finally fulfilled. But the gentility of that kiss soon disappeared, replaced by a desperate need. Axel’s no longer cradling Lily’s face, but her ass. He’s kneading, squeezing, spanking, sending Lily into overdrive with just his touch. She has never felt this way, never been handled by a real man. And now that she has a little view of what exciting experience this might be for her, she pulls away from Axel and demands. “Fuck me, Axel.” A scoff breezes through Axel, his face wearing a playful scowl. “What did I say about orders, little bird?” “Th. . .that you do not like to be ordered around.” Lily stammers. “And what does that mean?” He implores. “You’re the Dominant one in a relationship: you do the ordering, not the other way around.” “Good girl,” Axel praises. “Now get naked and get on the bed.”Axel stared at the beautiful girl sprawled out gracefully on his bed, her skin at the edge of quivering from her nervousness.In his heart, his subconscious laughs with pride. He had seen her a little over a year ago when she was just nineteen, and ever since, he has wanted her.It is something he never thought was possible after his ex-wife broke his heart into tiny, irredeemable pieces. But when he saw the young lady who carried herself with grace and poise as she moved around her father’s company, desperate to help out with the work, he knew he had found the one.And then he pushed for her to become his, officially, convincing her father into seeing the advantage that’d come with the union.Now, he has her. And he plans to make the most of their time together.Axel plans to spoil Lily. With love, with affection, with attention, with the kind of luxury she has never experienced before—he plans to show her how beautiful a union can be even if that union isn’t built upon love.While A
Lily’s chest quaked with heaves, her skin quivering as Axel moved his finger in and out of her. It was just a single finger, but the precision of his stroking was taking her places.“Oh gosh, Axel,” she breathes a moan, her eyes rolling into the back of her head.Axel’s response is a groan. He loves to see her like this, he loves that she’s letting him in. His desperation for her grows stronger, but he reminds himself to be patient and wait for the right time. “You like it, don’t you?” He asks on a rasp, his tongue moving slowly over her tight nipple.“Yes. . .” Lily responds, pleasure seeping through her tone of voice.“Do you want more?” He asks again, “tell me you want more, little bird.” Just as the words fill Lily’s ears, Axel pushes another finger into her, pushing both fingers so deep into her until his knuckles disappear into her. And then he curls the fingers.“Oh fuck! Oh my gosh!” Lily screams out in both pain and pleasure, her back arching off the bed.Axel’s firm hand hol
Lily opened the door to her suite, exhausted from an excruciating extracurricular activities she and Axel had indulged in earlier. As she stepped inside, her eyes widened in surprise. On the plush couch in the living room, a stunning red gown was draped elegantly, catching her attention. A small note attached to the dress read: "For tonight, little bird. Can't wait to see you shine. -A"Lily's heart skipped a beat as she approached the dress, her fingers tracing the intricate lace details. While she walked out of Axel’s suite, she had thought the date was a joke on his end, something he said to deceive her, but now, seeing the dress, she felt a rush of excitement.“Oh gosh, why am I feeling this way towards a man I barely know.” She groaned frustratedly, feeling like a fool for easily opening up to another man when her heart was just broken.But she couldn’t control what her heart and her body wanted to feel. Although she wasn’t exactly sure about her heart, she knew exactly what her
Lily and Axel walked down the stretched marina, the sound of seagulls filling the air as they made their way to the yacht. The warm sun cast a golden glow over the water, and Lily couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness.Lily glanced at Axel, noticing the way his eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled to himself. She felt a flutter in her chest, intrigued by this man she was bound to by a marriage arrangement.Axel must've noticed her eyes on him, because he turned to her, his gaze meeting hers for a brief moment before he looked away, his expression softening.The exchange between them was silent and quick, but held a deeper meaning. Axel couldn’t believe how quickly his attraction towards the girl was growing into something deeper and more meaningful than just mere attraction.And Lily couldn’t believe that she was suddenly so drawn to another man barely days after the boy she trusted betrayed her.Her heart was caught up in a turmoil, but she was ready to e
Lily stood at the rail, her hair blowing in the wind as she gazed out at the ocean. The yacht glided smoothly through the water, leaving a trail of foam behind.She felt the salty spray on her skin and the sun's warmth on her face. The motion of the yacht was soothing, making her feel calm and peaceful.She closed her eyes, breathing in the ocean air and letting her worries fade away. The sound of the waves and seagulls filled her ears, a calming melody. It gave her time to think about her life generally. Especially about the sudden change in her personal life.She was lost in her mind, thoughts of how her life will be once they’re back to LA filling her head. She knew it was only going to take a while before she bumped into her best friend and ex-boyfriend, and she wondered how she was going to keep herself together if a situation like that ever occurred.And then there’s this man whom she’s about to be married to. What was she going to be doing as a married woman? What was her life
“The day before your birthday, why did you have tears in your eyes while running out of that hotel?”Lily’s heart immediately stopped. Her eyes tightened at the corners, her soft gaze turning into a glare directed at Axel. Meanwhile, Axel’s smile didn’t falter even for a second.He knew he had asked her an uncomfortable question, but he believed that if she opened up about whatever happened, she’d feel better within herself.To simply put, Axel saw the pain she was hiding, and he knew it had something to do with whoever she met at that hotel days ago.“Don’t you think you’re asking a rather uncomfortable question, Axel? And how do you know I was at the hotel?” She asked, her voice thickening with anger.Axel shrugged, “I just happened to see you at the lobby while I was rounding up a business meeting.”She smiled accusingly. “So it was merely a coincidence?”“Hm,” he hummed.It was silent for a moment. Lily’s eyes were on Axel’s as if telling him to forget about getting any answers fr
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 and Axel continued exploring the facility, moving through hallways filled with laughter and the vibrant energy of children. Axel loosely held her hand as they walked, guiding her from one room to another. Every now and then, they stopped to play with the kids, their conversations filled with giggles and wide-eyed admiration.“I think whatever you told Mia has spread like wildfire,” Lily teased, watching a group of kids blush and whisper as they passed. “They can’t stop staring at us.”Axel smirked, his eyes warm with mischief. “It’s fine if they know, but you? You’ll never find out.”Lily rolled her eyes dramatically, letting out a groan. “You’re so. . .impossible.”Their tour finally led them to the children’s drawing room. They settled at one of the small tables, joining a group of kids who eagerly handed them paintbrushes.As Lily dipped her brush into the vibrant colors, she felt a sense of peace wash over her. She wasn’t thinking about the past, the pain, or even the uncer
The sun was yet to rise when Axel arrived at Lily’s home. Today, he drove himself, in a way to give him and Lily more private time to bond.He was dressed in a casual attire—grey sweatpants and a black T-shirt, then a baseball hat on his head.Without wanting to disturb Lily’s sleep, he sat in his car and waited for hours until the sun began to rise. And to his greatest surprise, he spotted Lily gently jogging back to the manor after her morning run.His mouth pulled apart, pupils dilating as he watched her move so smoothly, sweat trickling down her face, a few strands of her hair matted over her forehead.Beautiful. . .so fucking beautiful.His head voice kept whispering as he opened the car door and stepped out. Lily’s steps slowed to a stop the moment she spotted him getting out of his car and she almost stumbled. Axel was quick to reach her side before she crashed, his firm hands holding her up.“Axel?” Her voice was breathless, partly from her run and partly from the shock of se
Axel weaved the lunch bag’s handle through his fingers, the other hand formed into a fist and steepled underneath his chin, his eyes observing the city light outside the window of his office.It was dark into the night and yet, Axel’s mind was nowhere near ease. “Fuck. . .” He grumbled, fingers diving into his hair, his head dropping low, shaking.He rose to his feet and approached the window, staring at his reflection as though it were a stranger.“You had to mess it up, didn’t you?” He asked himself as he massaged his temples with his fingers.He was unnerved by the thought that he might’ve ruined his chances at repairing his relationship with Lily, that his pride and slightly loose tongue might’ve cost him his last chance at having this love he craved so much.But he shut her out for good reason.All these weeks that turned into a full month of no communication with Lily, he had taken his time to plan out the perfect apology.He wanted to be the one to beg her, he wanted to be the
The next day, Lily found herself walking through the lobby of Axel’s establishment. She had a bouquet of white roses in one hand, and in the other, she carried a small bag containing a lunch box.She was afraid of the outcome of her visit especially as her mind replayed the events of last night. The way Axel sent her out of his house, the way he looked down at her with so much anger and resentment.It terrified her to be here in his workspace, but she was a woman on a mission. She needed to repair the relationship she ruined and nothing was going to stop her.When she arrived at the private floor, she approached the receptionist with a warm smile. “Hi, I’m Lilian Daniels.” She said.And that was all that needed to be said for the receptionist's smile to widen. Everyone knew Lilian Daniels—not just as a fast growing fashion mogul, or even the only daughter of a powerful business man, but as the woman who has Axel George’s heart.“You’re here to see Mr. George?” The receptionist asked.
When Axel walked into his home in the dead of night, the aroma of something delicious—of his favorite meal wafted through his nose. He stopped dead in his tracks, his brows pulling into furrows as he remembered instructing his chef not to make dinner.He began approaching the kitchen but then he stopped at the dinning. The dining is perfectly set up. With soft candles burning, rose petals scattered across the silk cloth covering the dining table, and elegant dinnerwares sprawled out.Do I have a visitor? He wondered.But he didn’t dwell too long in his thought when Lily walked out of the kitchen with a serving spoon.She quickly noticed Axel’s presence and that made her stop in her tracks, a gasp falling free from her throat.Both their eyes locked and they stared intensely for seconds that could pass for hours.In Axel’s heart, he was confused and happy all at once, but he couldn’t bring himself to show her his excitement even if he wanted to and he didn’t know why.“Hey,” Lily final
One month later.Lily paced her room, thumb between her teeth, phone pressed to her ear as she listened to the person speaking on the other end.A business partner—no, a major business partner.“Of course, Mrs. Baldwin, I understand what you mean. You trust me to deliver a good job and be punctual about it too, don’t you?” Lily asked and quieted herself once more until she heard a response.“Good. Now rest your mind. I’ll make sure my team gets to you before the weekend,” Lily assured her, finally removing the phone from her ear and letting her body collapse onto the couch. She groaned, running a hand through her hair in frustration.Kate, who was already sitting beside her the entire time with a bowl of ice cream in hand, chuckled softly. She nudged Lily with her elbow, a proud smile playing on her lips. “Look at you,” Kate said, a teasing lilt in her voice. “Who would’ve thought you could expand your brand this much in such a short amount of time, especially with everything you’ve b
By the time Lily was out in the driveway, her father’s car was already there to pick her up.A little backtracking here: while Axel and his legal team were busy negotiating terms with Alice’s team, Lily had quietly reached out to her father, asking him to come for her. Now. . .She opened the back door and slid into the backseat. The moment she closed the door behind her, Lily scooted closer to her father and leaned against him. Mr. Daniels’s face contorted with displeasure, his face lined with concern. He wasted no time wrapping his arms around her. His embrace was warm and it felt like. . . a safety net she desperately needed.“Shh, it’s okay,” he murmured, his large hand stroking her back gently. “It’s going to be okay, my princess.”Lily buried her face deeper into her father’s shoulder, her tears soaking into his shirt. “I’m fine, Dad,” she said, even when her voice betrayed her with a tremble. “I just. . .I just need a moment.”Mr. Daniels leaned back slightly, tipping her chi
“Maybe this. . .me being here is a mistake. Maybe you need time to heal from whatever Alice did to you. Maybe we need some time apart.”The moment Lily said those words, she began making her way out of the office, but Axel wasn’t going to let her play with his feelings anymore. He was tired of the push and pull, he was tired of feeling like a fool.If Lily didn’t love him enough to be straightforward with him, then she needed to say it to him instead of playing mind games on him.Before Lily could get her steps in, Axel’s fingers curled around her forearm, holding her in place. She turned back to face him and the moment their eyes locked, emotions were high.Axel’s grip on Lily’s arm tightened just enough to hold her in place, but not enough to hurt. His jaw was clenched, and the vulnerability in his eyes was quickly overtaken by frustration. “What do you mean by time apart, Lily?” he demanded, his voice hard and unyielding. It was a tone he rarely ever used with her, one that cut st
It was barely a few hours after their conversation that the estate began buzzing with visitors. Sophisticated men and elegant women dressed formally filed into the manor and were led into Axel’s office.And then soon, Austin and Alice arrived. Lily watched the visitors through her window, and she couldn’t help but notice that Alice brought her own formally dressed men and women.Lawyers.She tiptoed out of her room and made her way down the stairs, following the long hallway until she was in front of Axel’s office. She pressed her ear near the door, ready to listen in on their conversation.Inside the office, Axel sat at the head of the table, his fingers clasped tightly together, jaw locked. The tension in the room was thick, almost suffocating. His lawyers sat to his left, their legal pads and laptops open, ready to defend him. And to his right, Alice, Austin and their legal team sat. Alice sat with perfect posture, her face a mask of cold detachment. Beside her, Austin leaned back