Iris POV:Sighing deeply, I found it impossible to focus on anything the teacher was saying. My mind was consumed by thoughts of the previous night.I hadn't seen Ace since he stormed out of the house, leaving me with a sense of unease that lingered like a shadow.When I told Hudson about Ace's departure, he offered reassurances that he would return soon.But Ace's demeanor seemed oddly tense. Had I said something to upset him?I was jolted from my reverie by a sharp pinch on my forearm, causing me to yelp in surprise."Iris!" the teacher's voice boomed, drawing the attention of the entire class.I shot up from my seat, my heart pounding in my chest.Freak! I am dead."Where is your attention?" the teacher barked, her frustration evident in her tone.With my head hung low, I murmured an apology, feeling the weight of embarrassment settle over me like a heavy cloak."Sit," she commanded, her anger palpable.Defeated, I sank into my chair, unable to shake the feeling of embarrassment as
Iris POV:"Please, Susan," I pleaded, wrapping my arms around hers and squeezing tightly.She sighed, but her gaze remained fixed on the tablet screen, her attention seemingly absorbed by whatever was displayed there.I found myself in Hudson's house, having been dropped off by one of the guards. Everyone was present in the hall except for Liam and Alex."Iris, it's not our place to tell it, ask Ace," Aiden said with a sigh, his expression troubled."You will be late for college," Hudson reminded me, checking his watch.I left the empty house at 6 in the morning, but Ace was nowhere to be found."What is he hiding? Why did he behave so differently?" I demanded, my gaze shifting accusingly between the others in the room."Iris, it's better if you don't know it because if you did, then you can't have a reason to love him, only fear him more," Susan said, her tone devoid of emotion."But you all stick with him," I argued, feeling frustrated and confused."Because we are raised in famili
Ace POV:I groaned in annoyance and rolled over, opening my eyes to find myself greeted by the sight of a blank wall. It stared back at me lifelessly as I lay in a frigid room, the cold seeping into my bones.Alone in that moment, memories from the last night started to flood back into my mind."Ace!" her voice pierced through the silence, bringing with it a sense of bliss that stirred me from my slumber.I sat up with only a blanket covering my naked glory.There she was, sitting on the floor amidst a scattering of neatly folded clothes and carefully organized necessities packed inside a suitcase.She stood up gracefully, her hands moving to cup her cheeks as she awaited my response."How do I look?" she asked, her eyes reflecting a mixture of nervousness and hope.I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, taking in the sight of her with a fond smile playing on my lips.I looked like a shit and here this girl looked like a goddess. My sweet Mini.She was wearing a full-sleeved black shirt tu
Iris POV:UUUUUGHHH!I groaned as I sat up, my muscles protesting as I stretched.My body felt like it had been through a war; sleep seemed like a distant dream.My surroundings blurred into focus, and a wave of confusion washed over me.OH... FREAK! Where in the hell am I?My naked body was wrapped in a soft fur blanket, adding to my bewilderment.OHKK... where am I? And where's Ace?It's okay, it's okay Iris. Don't panic, don't.Taking in my surroundings, I realized I was in some sort of hut. Dreamcatchers adorned the ceiling, casting eerie shadows, while a collection of creepy dolls rested on the ground nearby.CREAK.The bed creaked beneath me as I rose, the sound grating against my nerves as I clutched the blanket around myself."Βασίλισσα" a voice called out, making me jump.I turned to see an old lady standing in the doorway, bowing deeply."Hello," I greeted, returning the gesture awkwardly.She widened her eyes and bowed to me, vigorously."Where am I?" I asked, my voice ting
Iris POV:Open. People here are so open and kind.As I stood at the edge of the waterfall, I couldn't help but notice that all the women's around me were completely unclothed.Unlike them, I stood out with my attire, the drawstrings of my petticoat securely fastened around my upper chest."Iris, come inside," Penelope beckoned from the water, her own naked form unbothered by the openness.I hesitated, feeling a mix of curiosity and apprehension."Umm... Penelope, do I have to be naked too?" I inquired, glancing around at the other women in the water."Come on, don't be afraid. Not a single man will peek or come here," she assured me, her tone reassuringly candid.With a deep breath, I loosened the strings of my petticoat and carefully set it aside on the ground, away from the water.Stepping into the lukewarm water as it enveloped my body up to my neck.I glanced around, making sure no one was watching. Nope, every woman here seemed perfectly at ease, completely naked."Βασίλισσα," s
This is a mature chapter. Contains Blood, the S word, and mature things.All people and situations in this story are fiction.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Ace POV:"Βασιλιάς (King)," Ares handed me the lifeless rabbit, his expression serious.I took the rabbit and wrapped it with the other animals we had caught—a mixture of fish and deer—before throwing them over my shoulder.I felt a surge of happiness wash over me. Happy that she willingly wanted to be mine, happy that she only desires to be mine."Ares," I uttered, breathing heavily as we rested in the middle of the forest, preparing for tonight's feast.It was just Ares, myself, and three other men on this hunting, and now we were all seated on a large stone, catching our breath."Έχετε κάνει ποτέ σεξ με παρθένα πριν (Have you ever had sex with a virgin before)?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me.I fucked many girls but not a virgin, because virginity is not something that can be undone." Όχι, βασιλιά. (No, king)
Ace POV: There was something unique about her, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Despite being complete opposites, we shared some common ground. She was sleeping, snoring a little bit. Cute. She was lying in a side-lying position, her head on my right forearm and my other hand cupping her cunt. A string of saliva sticking to my hand connected to her lips. Last night was one of my memorable nights. NO! A pleasurable paradise. My own paradise. A forbidden paradise. Yet I made her mine. I nuzzled my face into the crook of her neck, feeling as if I had found heaven itself. Her scent reminded me of something that belonged to me – a mix of sandalwood and musk. It was 8 and we were still lying in the disheveled bed, cocooned inside the fur blanket. Suddenly, a distressed whimper reached my ears and caused me to open my eyes in concern. "Sh... it's okay," I reassured her, continuing to rub her belly soothingly. Her gaze wandered, unfocused, as if caught between dreams and waking
Ace POV:I took one last glance at myself in the mirror before stepping out of the closet.She was still asleep on the bed, emitting small snores with a bit of saliva sticking to her lips. Jet lag.It was 7 in the morning, and I needed to leave for my office.We had returned to New York the previous evening, and she had been moody and sleepy since then.I wished the last week in the village could have lasted longer, but alas, time waits for no one.I took out a wipe and gently cleaned away her drooling saliva.She stirred and let out a soft hum, her hands instinctively moving to scratch her head.Her eyes squinted, adjusting to the brightness of the room."Mattina, amore mio," I murmured, leaning in to kiss her forehead.She smiled and sat up, returning the affection with a wide smile."Mattina, amore mio," she mimicked, rubbing her eyes sleepily.I took her hand and used my fingers to gently rub her eyes."Did you sleep well?" I asked as I lifted her up.She wrapped her legs around me
*MATURE* Without another thought, I slid down from the counter, the movement quick and precise, my eyes never leaving hers. She took a step back, startled by the sudden intensity in my movements.“I have to cook,” she stammered, her wide eyes locking with mine. She could see it— darkness, lust, raw and unfiltered, burning in my gaze. She knew exactly what she had done to me, temptation and hunger, a need so deep it felt like it might consume me.“Oh~ you should have thought about that before you started that little show of yours,” I growled, my voice thick with desire as I advanced on her, my steps quick and purposeful.She tried to run away, but there was nowhere to go. In a matter of seconds, her back hit the counter, and she stumbled slightly, regaining her balance by gripping the counter’s edge. Before she could react further, I was there, looming over her, trapping her between the solid counter and my body, so close that our chests brushed together with every breath. I lea
Ace POV:Even with the tension building in the room, my focus stayed on the phone in my hand.The screen lit up, displaying the contact details of the one person who made me rethink everything.Iris. Her name seemed to burn into my mind.For the past half hour, my finger hovered over the dial button, hesitating, refusing to move forward.Yesterday morning, I'd been a fucking dick to her.The way I treated her, the words I spat out—they still gnawed at me, but nothing haunted me more than the look in her eyes. The hurt. The disbelief.She'd always been the one person I never lashed out at, the one I protected from the ugliness of my world.And in one moment of misplaced anger at Agostino, I'd turned that ugliness on her.She had always looked at me like I was more than the monster everyone else saw.I hated how her pain lingered in the back of my mind.I deserved it, every bit of it, but now... I was afraid to call her.What if she taunted me?What if she threw those same words back in
Ace POV:"I mean, really?" I muttered, driving the knife into the table with a heavy thud, the sound echoing through the dimly lit basement.My chest heaved as I caught my breath, the adrenaline slowly ebbing away.The man lying on the floor, once so full of defiance, now barely had the strength to whimper."That eyepop literally looked me in the eyes and then turned around, snuggled into her cheeks like it was nothing!" I exclaimed, the disbelief in my voice masking the seething anger that still simmered beneath the surface.I turned to the lifeless form on the floor, eyes narrowing in frustration.His screams had subsided into faint, muffled groans, his life slipping away with every shallow breath."Shh... Can you like keep your fucking voice down? I'm talking," I snapped, as if he could still hear or care.His head lolled to the side, the last traces of life fading from his bloodshot eyes."Snacks knows he makes me jealous," I muttered to myself, pacing back and forth as I recounte
Ace POV:The door creaked open with a suddenness that made Mini jump in surprise.Hudson strode in, carrying a file, his face set in an expression that could only be described as serious.Mini, perched on my lap just moments before, scrambled to her feet with a haste that betrayed her flustered state.Her cheeks were a bright pink, a mix of embarrassment and shyness flushing her face as she quickly buttoned up her shirt.She offered Hudson a shy, somewhat awkward smile, her eyes darting to the floor as if unsure where to look.Hudson's gaze swept the room, and his eyes fell upon Snack, the tiny gerbil who was now perched on the edge of the table, his little feet twitching with curiosity.Hudson's face twisted into an expression of disbelief, mingled with a hint of amusement."What the fuck is this?" Hudson's voice cut through the room, carrying a blend of incredulity and faint humor. He stared at Snack, clearly not expecting to find a eyepop in the middle of whatever business he had w
Ace POV:I took a final glance in the mirror, scrutinizing every detail of my reflection.The fight had been brutal, and the adrenaline still pulsed faintly in my veins, but I couldn't let Iris see any of it.With a deep breath, I again sprayed more cologne, hoping the scent would mask the faint, metallic odor of blood that clung to my skin."Boss," a voice interrupted my thoughts. I turned to see one of the guards standing behind me, breathing heavily like he'd sprinted to find me.His chest heaved, but he maintained his posture, extending a pendant and my phone towards me.I nodded, a small smile forming as I took the pendant. Without it, I always felt off-balance, like something essential was missing.Clasping it around my neck, I met Ares' eyes and gave him a curt nod.With one last adjustment to my shirt, I picked up the bouquet of flowers and ran a hand through my hair, trying to tame the mess it had become."Mini," I called out as I stepped into the hall, my voice echoing throu
Ace POV:There was a thud beside me, followed by a collective gasp from everyone in the shop.I straightened slowly, my hand instinctively moving towards my concealed weapon.The man who had been standing beside me was now sprawled on the floor, blood pooling around his head.In one fluid motion, I gripped Edrick by his collar and started to drag him deeper into the shop."Move!" I hissed, shoving him ahead of me. His eyes were wide with terror, all his earlier bravado evaporating in the face of real danger.The air erupted with gunfire. Screams filled the shop as customers and staff alike scrambled for cover.Bodies fell, some diving for safety, others crumpling lifelessly to the ground.The sweet scent of flowers was quickly overpowered by the acrid smell of gunpowder and fear.We took cover behind a table stacked high with flowers, the blooms now a flimsy barrier between us and whoever was trying to kill us.I scanned the shop, looking for any avenue of escape.The front was out of
Ace POV:"Liam!" we both exclaimed, frustration evident in our voices.He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly and flopped down on the couch, looking completely unconcerned.We both laid there, breathing heavily. I backed away from her and we sat up on the couch as she adjusted her dress, pouting.Within moments, all my friends had gathered around the couch.Felix, Aiden, and Alex had clearly been roused from their beds, evident by the fact that they were only wearing pajama pants. The others were dressed but looked just as groggy.They all looked like they might fall asleep here if I let them."Why the hell did you call us?" Susan asked, laying her head on Aiden's lap, her eyes half-closed with sleepiness."I specifically told everyone to meet me here at 9 sharp, and it's already past 11. Motherfuckers!" I snapped, gritting my teeth in frustration.I noticed Iris glancing around at everyone with concern as she sat beside me. Her cheeks were flushed with shyness while Liam alternated b
Iris POV:I got off the bike with a sense of urgency and swiftly reached for the cake from Leo. My movements were precise and careful."You're really dramatic," Leo said with a puzzled expression as he removed my helmet, his fingers brushing my hair away from my face."No. The way you drive the bike is disapproving," I said, my tone laced with concern. "The cake could have easily fallen off and been ruined if you hadn't been careful."I took a quick peek into the box to ensure that the cake was still intact.Thankfully, it appeared to be unharmed, its frosting and decorations still perfectly in place."Sweetie, I do bike stunts all the time," Leo replied with a playful smirk, his confidence evident. "You think I can't handle a cake that was literally placed in the gas tank of the bike?""A cake is like a fragile newborn baby," I said with exaggerated seriousness. "We have to handle it with the utmost care. You wouldn't be doing stunts if you had a newborn baby with you, would you?"Le
Iris POV:We both jolted at the sudden sound of a voice from outside the door."Iris!" Aiden's voice cut through the silence, causing Liam to let out a weary sigh."This boy," Liam muttered under his breath, "is such a brat. He'll bicker with you like a stray dog but can't stay away for even a moment."I couldn't help but giggle at his words. "I suppose today has been eventful enough. I'll fill you in on the rest of the story later," Liam said, rising from his seat to open the door.I sighed deeply, giving my cheeks a few quick smacks to wake myself from the flashback.The door swung open, revealing Aiden with a mischievous smirk, followed by Susan, Felix, and Hudson as they filed into the room.Susan immediately flopped onto the bed, resting her head on my lap as she cheerfully munched on a chocolate bar.The group's curious eyes darted between Liam and me, their expressions laced with suspicion."...What happened?" I asked, trying to clear the dryness from my throat as I addressed t