Alex’s P.O.V.I return to the party, my eyes searching for my girl. I find her talking to her mother. Her cheeks are red. She looks more beautiful now.So damn Mine!She has awakened a love within me I never knew existed, a love so profound, so all-consuming, that it has forever changed me.“Alex…” Sky calls me out from behind, and as I turn around, he adds, his expression solemn. “We need to talk.”He walks out of the house, and I follow him, wondering what he wants to talk about.As we reach the garden, he asks, “Is it Stella?”“What…” I’m taken aback by his direct question.“Don’t act innocent. You know what I mean.”I know now it’s useless to lie to him. He already knows.“Yeah! It’s Stella.” I nod at him.“You hated her.” He stares at me in disbelief.Hated her? Never. I just pretended to, because from the beginning, deep inside, I knew she had the power to break down the walls I’d built around my heart.“It’s true that I was annoyed by her in the beginning, but never hated. From
Alex’s P.O.V.A few Days LaterSky and I are on the basketball court with the rest of the team. We’re in the middle of a practice.But suddenly, something feels off. People are rushing out of the main building, their faces frantic. I glance at Sky, who’s already looking toward the chaos with a confused expression.“What’s going on?” Sky asks one of the students sprinting past us.“Classroom… one of the classrooms caught fire!” the student stammers.My heart drops. “Which classroom?”“It’s the third floor. Room 306.”The ground feels like it shifts beneath my feet. It’s our classroom. Stella, Zoe, and Selena, they’re supposed to be there.Sky and I exchange a horrified glance before we both sprint toward the building without a second thought, pushing through the crowds gathering by the exits.“Please, God, keep Stella safe. I’m nothing without her. Please!” I continuously pray to God for the person who brightens my life as I walk toward the classroom. I don’t usually pray, but the thou
Stella’s P.O.V.Today, I thought I would die. I was terrified, and all I could think about was Alex praying to see him one last time.Then he came to save me, putting his own life in danger. He stepped into the fire for me without caring about himself for even a second. His actions proved how much he loves me. All my doubts have been cleared. I’m now completely sure that nobody can love me more than Alex.It’s said true everything happens for a reason. I had to go through heartbreak because God had a bigger plan for me—a plan that would lead me to someone who would love me unconditionally, without limits or fear.We’re now in the college medical room. A nurse is applying ointment to his burn. It’s hard to look at without my chest tightening painfully. Tears keep slipping down my cheeks, and every time he notices, he gives me that reassuring smile, telling me over and over that he’s fine.But I know it’s hurting him. I can see it in the way his jaw clenches, the slight flinch he tries
Stella’s P.O.V. After visiting the doctor, we head straight to Sky and Zoe’s apartment. Selena, Zoe, and I go into the bedroom, while Sky and Alex stay in the living room. Zoe and Selena waste no time and pull me onto the bed between them. They exchange a quick look, and then Zoe gives me a curious smile. “So… are you going to tell us what exactly is going on between you and Alex?” My cheeks flush instantly. I knew we came here for this conversation only. Before I can answer her, Selena says, “Zoe, we have already seen in the college what’s going on. They both are so much in love. But the question is, how did this happen? Seriously, Stella, the two of you couldn’t be in the same room without arguing about something.“ I let out a laugh, my mind flashing back to all those arguments and sarcastic exchanges, which now feel like distant memories. Alex changed so suddenly. One day, he wasn’t leaving a chance to annoy me, and the next day, he became so sweet to me. I couldn’t digest it
Alex’s P.O.V.We arrive back home after dinner. My burned arm aches like hell, but I try not to let it show because Stella is already worried enough.As we step inside, I see Dad sitting with Stella’s mother on the couch. They both notice me wincing slightly as I move my arm, and their expressions shift immediately to concern.“Alex, what happened to you?” Dad approaches as he notices the bandage.Before I can answer, Stella steps forward. “There… there was a fire in our classroom, and Alex protected me.”Stella’s mother places her hand on my uninjured shoulder. “Thank you, Alex. I can’t even imagine…” Her voice fades off, gratitude clear in her eyes.Dad nods, giving me a proud smile. “That’s brave of you, son. But you need to rest now. Go on, get some sleep.”I turn to head to my room, and Stella follows me. As we reach outside my room, she leans close and whispers, “I’ll come to your room from the balcony after taking a shower.”“I’ll be waiting for you.” I lean in and kiss her ch
Olivia’s P.O.V.After meeting Alex, I walk to my room. I can’t believe Alex is the son of a monster. He risked his own life to save my daughter. I’m glad he is there for Stella. She deserves a man like Alex, not like my ex-husband or Jackson.As I enter my room, I find Jackson sitting on the sofa, puffing on his cigarette. I know he must be planning to torture me.“Lock the door.” He commands, and I instantly comply because I can’t bear to take his punishment.As I turn after locking the door, his words send shivers down my spine. “You’ll be punished now.”I swallow hard, trying to stay calm as my hands tremble. “What did I do wrong?”“Your daughter has brought trouble into my son’s life,” he sneers. “He wouldn’t be suffering if it weren’t for her.”“It’s not anybody’s fault. You can’t punish me like this,” I complain, although I know he won’t listen to me.He smirks. “Oh? Would you prefer I punish her instead? I have no qualms about that.”His words send a jolt through me, and my eye
Stella’s P.O.V.The next day, as I get ready for college, I make sure to wear the watch. I don’t want to go to college without Alex. But I can’t stay with him because my mom will start to suspect something. I’m not ready to tell her about us yet. I’m scared of how she’ll react, or if she’ll try to keep us apart.I can’t even imagine living without Alex now.Through the balcony, I enter Alex’s room. My chest becomes heavy with pain as I find him wincing in pain, sitting on the sofa. He didn’t get much sleep last night either. Every time he shifted, I could feel his discomfort. I wish I could take away all his pain with a snap of my fingers.I approach him with sadness evident in my eyes. Although he is in pain, he smiles at me and takes my hand in his before gently pulling me onto his lap. “Flower, I’ll be fine. Don’t worry,” he says, placing his hand on my face, his thumb brushing over my cheek.I sigh, letting my fingers trace the bandage on his arm. “Alex, I just can’t stand seeing
Alex’s P.O.V.Fuck!It’s so hard being at home without Stella. I miss her so much—even though we’re texting each other every few minutes. She tells me she is home, but she’s taking the time to come to my room, and I haven’t seen her in five hours. It’s pure torture, and this pain in my arm is fucking killing me.Just then, only she slips into my room from the balcony. The second I see her, a smile spreads across my face and the pain almost fades away.“How are you, Alex?” She asks, her face full of concern as she sits beside me on the bed. “Honesty, I wasn’t doing great,” I admit, taking her hand in mine. “But now that you’re here, I’m feeling so much better.” I kiss her knuckles. She smiles and I continue, squeezing her hand and fixing my eyes on her. “You know today, I learned why you’re so sweet and kind.”She looks confused at my words.“It’s because of your mom, Stella. She took such good care of me today, even feeding me like you did last night.” I rub my thumb gently across h
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
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
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.God! I don’t know why, but I fucking want to fulfil this woman’s every hidden desire, even the ones she isn’t aware of. I want to give her all the happiness she deserves, and I am willing to go to any extent to make it happen.But I know that if I start showering her with all the love I have, she’ll run away from me, and I can’t let that happen.That’s why I’ll take it slow and carve a place for myself in her heart so that she won’t even think of running away from me. She has no option but to stay with me.Damn
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
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
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.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.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
Selene’s P.O.V.We reach our destination early in the morning, and the place is breathtaking. Mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, their peaks disappearing into the mist. I love it already.As usual, Sky, Zoe’s boyfriend, starts clicking pictures of her. She’s obsessed with posing for his camera, and they make the perfect pair. Stella and her boyfriend, Alex, are missing as usual. They’re probably sneaking off into the jungle for some alone time, and the thought makes me chuckle.Then my gaze shifts to Mr Luther. He’s standing a few feet away, his eyes fixed on me.Will he just stop looking at me like that? He is driving me crazy in every possible way. What he did to me last night... I can’t stop thinking about it. He made me feel so damn good, and I still can’t believe he made me come on the bus with so many students around. It was a thrilling experience. His fingers felt amazing inside me, and I can’t stop myself from wondering how satisfying his dick will feel.Fuck! My ch