Selena’s P.O.V.After reaching the camping site, we get busy setting up our tents.In the midst of it all, Stella gets injured while working, and Alex immediately rushes to her side and sucks on her finger where she got hurt. It’s such a sweet gesture. I smile at them. They're cute. When they met, they were step-siblings who were always ready to fight with each other and look at them now—madly in love.But suddenly I feel a pang of longing. I crave that kind of love.Almost instinctively, my gaze shifts to Mr Luther.No. No, Selena. Just don’t go there. That’s completely wrong.I shake my head, trying to dismiss the ridiculous thoughts entering my mind. He’s off-limits in every way possible.Still, my eyes steal glances at him while he helps carry some supplies to the main tent. His shirt clings to his broad shoulders, and even in casual clothes, he looks so tempting. I force myself to turn back to help Zoe tie up her tent properly.Once our tents are ready, the three of us crawl in
Selena’s P.O.V.After a quick nap, I wake up to find James working on his laptop, sitting beside me. His brows are furrowed, his sharp jawline clearly noticeable in the glow of the screen.How does he always look so effortlessly hot and handsome?I shake my head, trying not to stare, but it’s impossible.As my phone vibrates, I pick it up from beside me.It’s a text from Stella.Stella: Bonfire and dinner are ready.“Let’s go, Mr. Luther. Dinner is ready,” I tell him, getting up. He shuts the laptop and sets it aside after nodding.As soon as we step outside the tent, the mountain night air hits me, and I realise my hair is a mess from sleeping. Before I can fix it, James stands in front of me and smooths it down. A shiver runs down my spine, not because of the chilly breeze, but because of his touch. I gaze at him in admiration.The walls I’ve built around my heart—he’s breaking them so effortlessly.The words he said to me during trekking constantly ring in my head. ‘You don’t have
Selena’s P.O.V. Mr Luther slowly stands up and walks closer to me, fixing his intense gaze on me. My heartbeat quickens with each passing second. Is he really going to kiss me in front of all the students? God! My cheeks are burning, and I clench my fists to stop myself from trembling. As he reaches in front of me, I glance at him with a shy smile before closing my eyes and waiting for his lips to touch mine. But it doesn’t happen. I open my eyes in confusion, only to see him leaning toward another girl sitting beside me. My eyes widen, and my face turns pale as he plants a quick kiss on her cheek. I can’t believe what just happened. He should have kissed me. How could he kiss someone else? Then he straightens and his expression is unreadable. The girl giggles, flattered, and I just stare at him, my eyes getting wet. I feel both hurt and anger at the same time, struggling to keep my face neutral. How could he do that? How could he kiss another girl? And why? I glance at
Selena’s P.O.V. I pant from another intense kiss. The memory of him kissing that girl in front of everyone still hurts. “It was just a dare, Selena,” he explains to me, a bit irked. “You were the one who forced me to play that stupid game.” “But you could have kissed me, not her.” I avert my eyes, showing my anger to him. He takes my chin in his hand and turns my face to him, making me meet his gaze. “I didn’t kiss you because I care about your reputation. Think about it—what would people think if I kissed you? And this...” He gestures between us. “What we have is our little secret, Selena. I never want to put you in a position where people will question you. I’m sorry if I hurt you. But that was never my intention.” His words make me look at him in amazement. The honesty in his voice and the way he thought about my reputation touch my heart. My anger dissipates like smoke, replaced by a warmth that spreads through my chest. No one has ever thought about me like this. Nobody has
James’s P.O.V. I wake up in the morning, feeling something different, something special about today. There’s a warmth in my arms—a presence I’ve never had before. I glance down and see her. Selena. A small smile instantly spread across my face. Her bare boobs are pressed against my chest and our legs are entangled beneath the comforter. I’ve never shared my bed with any woman before, but having her here, in my arms, feels so right. As I gaze at her sleeping face, I feel contented. I run my hand through her silky hair, admiring the angel. She looks so beautiful while she sleeps. I can watch her like this for hours. It’s so peaceful. Her gentle breaths tickle my bare chest, sending shivers down my spine and making me horny for her again. Last night, only I know how I controlled myself—how I controlled myself from not fucking her. My dick throbbed painfully inside my pants, watching her cum with her bra inside her mouth, her eyes closed. Fuck! That sight was heaven. As the i
James's P.O.V. We reach the ice mountains by bus, and it’s a beautiful place. I’ve never travelled just for fun, but Selena gave me the chance, and honestly, I don’t regret it at all. We all step out of the bus, and Selena's eyes are fixed on her friends, who are busy with their boyfriends, getting romantic in the beautiful atmosphere. I can see the desire in her eyes—the longing for love that she craves so deeply. I want to give her that love, more than she could ever imagine. I fucking tried to deny that I was developing feelings for her because she is my friend's daughter, but I couldn't. Last night, when she slept in my arms, I realised that this was much more than just attraction. What exists between us has been there from the very beginning. It feels as if my soul had been waiting all my life to meet her. Literally, no one before her ever caught my attention. I've made up my mind—I will not back out. In fact, I can't. I need her. She is the woman I have always wanted. I fuck
Selena’s P.O.V.We return to the campsite, and at night, there’s a party going on. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, but my mind is stuck on the blowjob I gave to Mr Luther. Damn, that was so hot. His groans and moans are replaying in my head, giving me a strange sense of pleasure. I don’t know why, but I get another kind of satisfaction knowing that I please Mr. Luther.I stand, leaning against a table, sipping alcohol. Mr Luther is inside the tent, but I can’t stop wondering about him. I know what we’re doing is wrong, but it doesn’t feel that way.I return to the earth as a guy approaches me.“Remember me?” he asks in his casual tone. I shake my head, not recognising him at first.But as I look at him from close, I suddenly remember that he’s one of my past hookups. “I just recalled. But look, I’m not interested,” I say firmly, taking another sip of my drink and looking away.He smirks. “Come on, Selena. We had a great time back then. Thought you might want a repeat.”If
Selena’s P.O.V.After dinner, Mr Luther and I sit outside our tent, staring at the sky full of stars. The view is breathtaking—so peaceful. However, his presence brings an even deeper peace.The way he gazes at the stars, it’s as if he adores them deeply.“You like the stars?” I ask, breaking the silence.He turns to look at me with a small smile on his face and nods at me, his eyes sparkling. “Yes, I do. I love them because they shine even in darkness... just like you.”His unexpected words leave me speechless. Will he just stop doing this? It’s getting hard for me to control my heart.He moves closer and gently cups my face, locking his eyes with mine. My heart is beating so fast that I’m sure he can feel it. Like always, his proximity is sending shivers down my spine and making my breath heavy.“My life was completely dark, and then you came into it like a ray of sunshine, illuminating everything,” he whispers, brushing his thumb against my cheek. “You’re my little star, Selena.”H
James’s P.O.V.Liar.She is a fucking liar.It has been eight days since she left my life and one week since that kiss.When I first saw her kissing another man right in front of me, I believed it—I believed she had moved on in just one night. I was hurt, broken, angry, and frustrated. But then I realised something. That’s exactly what she wanted. She wanted me to hate her, to walk away from her, to move on.But I won’t.I know she was acting that day because I saw the love in her eyes when she was with me. I have felt it. The same love I have for her.She is running away from me because of her father. She wants me to forget her. But that’s never going to happen. I can’t forget about her. No one can make me forget her because I saw my future with her, and I will do anything to make that future a reality.I won’t give up on us so easily, Selena. I know you want me as much as I want you. From the moment your lips touched mine, you became mine. And we are meant to be together—forever.I
Selena’s P.O.V.Pain.My heart is heavy with unbearable pain. Today, I pushed James away from me forever, and it hurts more than I ever imagined.I kissed someone else when all I wanted was to run to him, to hold him so tightly that nothing and no one could separate us. He is the one who makes me feel special, the one who gives me the attention I have craved my entire life. The way he takes care of me stole my heart completely.When I saw James standing at the entrance of my college, I knew I had to do something to make him stop following me and move on with his life. That's why I kissed that guy in front of him.But the moment our lips met, my heart shattered into pieces. Letting another man feel my lips, when the only man I ever wanted was James, felt like a betrayal.But now… now James will hate me to the core.That’s what I wanted, right?This is what’s best for me.I can’t disappoint my father by going back to James.I grab the glass kept in front of me and gulp down the alcohol
James’s P.O.V.It’s been two days since Selena left my life, and last night she left my house too—she’s vanished from my life completely. For the past two days, she has completely ignored me, as if we never had anything between us. It hurts like someone is stabbing a knife into my heart again and again.I was yearning to hold her, kiss her, touch her—just once in the last two days. But I couldn’t. She’s running away from me, and I can’t force her to stay.For the first time in my entire life, I felt like spending the rest of my life with a woman, and now she’s running away from me.Why, God? Why?I miss her so damn much that my body aches for her touch, for her warmth. My eyes long to see her face, her smile—the smile that melts my heart every time I see it. Without her, I feel like I’m losing myself. I try to numb the pain by locking myself in my room and drinking, but nothing helps.I get up from the stool, grab my keys from the table, and make up my mind—I need to see her, even if
James’s P.O.V. Unbearable pain. I feel unbearable pain in my chest for letting Selena go, even after knowing that she needs me like I need her. Because I don’t want to make things difficult for her, I don’t want to force her to choose me instead of her parents. I never want to push her for anything. Now she's gone from my room, from my life, and I feel completely incomplete without her. I get up from the bed and sit on the mini bar stool in my room before starting to drink directly from the bottle. I feel a type of emptiness that I've never felt before.The bitter liquid burns down my throat, but it’s nothing compared to the ache in my chest. I take another sip, hoping it will numb the hollow feeling inside me, but nothing happens. Her voice, her touch, the way she looked at me with those eyes full of unspoken words—I can still feel it all. And yet, she’s gone. I let her go. Tears stream down my face as I slam the bottle onto the counter before gripping the edge as I struggle t
Selena’s P.O.V.But I can’t tell him that I love him. I’m too scared.What if I tell him, and everything gets ruined? What if my parents hate me?No. No. I can’t bear to see the disappointment in their eyes. This can never happen. No matter what, I’ll never let my parents hate me. If I have to destroy my own happiness, I’ll do it for them—because my only goal is to please them and finally receive their love. I can’t let anyone come between me and that goal, not even James.I take a deep breath and say, controlling my emotions. “ I don’t care what you feel. Let me go, James. I told you from the beginning—we have no future. I never gave you false hope.”My voice sounds foreign to me.His grip loosens.Now is my chance to leave. He won’t stop me after hearing my ruthless lie—that I don’t care about what he feels.But the truth is, I do.I feel his pain as if it were my own. And I know—I’m breaking his heart.I’m breaking mine too.And God… I will never forgive myself for hurting him.Bu
Selena’s P.O.V.The next night, I lie in bed with James in his room, lost in thoughts about us. We’ve grown so close recently that my heart aches at the mere thought of leaving his mansion and returning to my parents’ home. I know it’s going to be the hardest goodbye of my life.But right now, with the few days I have left with him, I want to live them to the fullest.I’m wearing James’s shirt, and his face is buried in my chest, his muscular arm wrapped securely around my waist. I’ve never felt so safe in anyone’s arms before. Why can’t I keep this man forever?I play with his hair as he lies silently on my chest—his “softies,” as he calls them. I feel his warm breath on my skin, seeping through the open buttons of the shirt. It comforts me so much that I could live my entire life like this… and even die like this. But I can’t. And the pain of that truth is unbearable.He lifts his head and notices the sadness in my eyes. “Hey, where are you lost when you’re right here with me?”“Now
Selena’s P.O.V.The weekend trip ends as quickly as it begins. It’s like a dream I never want to wake up from. When I’m with James, time seems to fly.James takes me everywhere. We explore the charming streets of Paris hand in hand. He insists on buying me everything I admire—scarves, perfumes, even a silver bracelet I can’t stop looking at.He’s spoiling me like nobody else before. God! I’m going crazy.We visit museums, but I’m too distracted by the way he watches me instead of the art. We sip wine at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city. He feeds me strawberries dipped in chocolate, calling me his queen.We ride a boat along the Seine, the city lights reflecting in the water, and he holds me as if I belong to him—because I do. Maybe not forever, but in these precious moments, I am entirely his.Every moment with James is magical. We share laughter and make sweet memories whenever we visit. At night, we fuck each other like there’s no tomorrow. Life with James feels like heaven
James’s P.O.V.“I want to take you out for the weekend, Selena.”“What?”“Yeah. Can you give me two days?”“Where do you want to take me?”“That’s a surprise,” I say, looking at her. “I just want to spend time with you—freely.”“But…”Before she can say anything else, I place my finger on her lips. “Please, Selena. I want this. Don’t say no.”I have never begged in front of anyone, and I never thought I would go this crazy for someone. But for Selena, I’m willing to do anything—things I’ve never done before.She nods with a smile on her face. “Okay. My two days are all yours.”A grin spreads across my face at her words. Without a thought, I grab her waist and press my lips against hers once again.***“Oh my God, Paris! I’ve always wanted to visit this city,” Selena exclaims in joy and her eyes sparkle as we land in Paris at night.“You’ve never been here before?” I ask in surprise, watching her excitement. Seeing her this happy makes me feel like I made the perfect choice. I always w
Selena’s P.O.V.I sit beside James in the car as he takes me somewhere for lunch. I asked him where we were going, but he wouldn’t tell me. He just said, “It’s a surprise, Selena.”Now, butterflies dance in my stomach just thinking about where he might be taking me. I steal glances at him every few seconds. He looks so damn hot while driving. The veins in his arms are visible, making my breath heavy. No one would ever guess he’s almost forty. Any woman would have a crush on him, and on top of that, he’s such a gentleman.He surprised me with a bouquet, and how he knelt before me to tie the strap of my heels melted my heart.What is happening between us? Why is he treating me like this? And more importantly—what are we? I need answers.“What are we, James?” I ask, breaking the silence.He shifts his gaze toward me and gives me that look—the one that melts my entire body.Damn this man!“Honesty, I don’t know.” He shrugs. “But I do know that when you’re beside me, I feel complete. You m