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 Axel revels in his win, Lily lays still on the bed, her mind reeling with wild thoughts.
What if she isn’t wild enough for him?
What if her lack of profound experience makes him pull away from her?
Wait, why was she thinking these thoughts?
Why did she care when she was after all doing this for her father.
Still. . .
A shudder wracks through her as Axel slowly climbs onto the bed, his eyes thick with carnal desire as he takes her in.
“Look at you, little bird,” he whispers as though speaking to himself, “you’re a beautiful, beautiful woman. My woman.”
As he speaks on a gentle tone, his fingertips trail across Lily’s skin. He starts at her knees and gently trails up her ribcage, sliding up the curve of her neck.
Lily’s body tightens up, realization finally dawning on her. This is truly happening. She barely met this man a few hours ago, and now, he’s kneeling between her legs, touching her in a manner that stands far apart from innocent, drinking up her naked body.
When did she become this person?
“You need to relax, Lily,” Axel leans over her, his mouth on her ear, letting the words flow out on a whisper. “You need to relax for me. I’m not going to hurt you or do something you don’t want, okay?”
Lily nods, “okay.”
“That’s my girl,” Axel whispers.
Oh. . .those words throw Lily’s mind into the dirtiest thoughts. She might not have experienced much, but she reads a lot of books—romance novels.
And now, with the mannerisms of Axel, she wonders if he’s about to bring her fantasies to life.
How wonderful it will be.
Their eyes connect for a brief moment, electricity crackling between them. Axel seems to be awaiting Lily’s approval, a push for him to move forward.
And the moment Lily’s head bobbed in a nod, Axel's lips crashed down on hers, claiming her mouth with a fierce intensity that left her breathless.
Their tongues tangled, sparks flying as they devoured each other. Lily's hands clawed at Axel's back, pulling him closer as he deepened the kiss. His fingers threaded through her hair, holding her in place as he ravaged her mouth. Their lips moved in perfect sync, the pressure building until it was almost unbearable.
The kiss was filled with passion, a whirlpool that sucked them under and refused to let go. They were lost in the moment, their bodies straining together as they sought to consume each other. The air was heavy with tension, the only sound the ragged gasps and moans that escaped their lips.
As they broke apart for a fleeting moment, Lily's eyes locked onto Axel's, blazing with a fierce desire that mirrored his own.
Axel leans in again, but instead of kissing her lips, he drags his lips down her neck, sucking on her skin until he leaves a mark.
Lily writhed beneath him, moans eliciting in her throat, her heart thrumming in anticipation.
“Relax and let me take care of you, baby girl,” Axel whispers, his mouth immediately enclosing around her nipple, drawing out a loud moan from her throat.
As his tongue flicks her nipple, Axel trails his hand down, moving below until his hand disappears between her legs, his fingers grazing her clit.
Lily’s back arched off the bed as pleasure shit through her bones. “Oh!” She moans.
Axel releases a growl. “You’re already making a mess, little bird. . . So messy, dripping wet for me and I’ve barely touched you.”
Her cheeks flames up and she lifts her hands, intending to cover her face. Axel doesn’t let her. His large palm surrounds her wrists, pinning them above her head.
“Don’t hide from me, Lilian,” he sterns, his thumb pressing firmly on her clit, “do you understand?”
Lily nods, another sultry moan slipping past her lips.
“Words, I need you to use your words.” Axel growls.
Lily’s body shivered at the commanding tone of Axel; a good kind of shiver, one that has her pussy drenching his fingers, one that has her clit tightening, and her kind surrendering to him. “Y-yes. . .daddy. . .”
Axel drags in a sharp breath, his eyes almost widening from what he’s just heard.
No one has ever called him daddy in bed, and he never imagined himself the type of man to like being called ‘daddy’, but hearing it from Lily has somehow unlocked yet another fetish in him.
“What did you just call me?” He asks, his eyes meeting hers.
Fear lunges in her throat as she stumbles on her words. “I. . .I. . .”
“Say it again, little bird,” Axel demands, “I liked it.”
“Yes, daddy. . .”
A chuckle rumbles out of him, his eyes filling with unadulterated desire for his soon-to-be bride. All he wants is her, to be buried inside her wet cunt, to fuck her until her limbs become useless for a while.
But for now, he has to go easy on her. He doesn’t wish to scare her away by going all the way, by letting her experience the extent of his darkest desires.
He will wait.
He will go easy on her for now.
“Good girl,” he fawns, his lips curving into a smirk. “Now relax for me, let me take you on a ride you’ll not forget in a hurry.”
As he drawls the words, he pushes a finger into her without warning and a yelp elicits in her throat.
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 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
“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