Ace POV:I took a sip of my protein shake, feeling the cool liquid soothing my parched throat after the intense workout. The early morning light streamed in through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow over the room.I glanced at the clock on the wall—it was only 6 a.m.I had another important task ahead - waking up my Mini.Suddenly, the kitchen was filled with a burst of energy as Su walked in, her voice bouncing off the walls, "Good morning!".She greeted me with her typical enthusiasm.“Where's Felix?” She asked, preparing a black tea for herself. I merely shrugged, my mind too occupied with thoughts of my Mini to spare any for Felix.“So, how was your sleep?" Su inquired, looking at me with genuine interest. I met her gaze, my expression neutral. "Good," I replied quietly, not offering much else. She nodded understandingly, her smile unwavering. Maybe she didn't hear anything. Well I don't give a fuck if they heard it or not. But my Mini cares. Just then, Felix sauntered
Ace POV:My lips pressed tenderly against her cheeks, the soft kiss a gentle nudge from the peaceful slumber of her dreams to the waking world.A faint whimper escaped her lips as she began to stir. With a groggy sigh, she rolled onto her back, her eyelids fluttering open to meet the soft morning light filtering through the curtains.I slid my hand around her waist with deliberate care, drawing her closer to me.“Such a beautiful girl I have,” I whispered softly, placing a feather-light kiss on her closed eyelids.They fluttered open gradually, revealing eyes that sparkled with a mix of curiosity and tenderness.“It's past 8 a.m” my voice came out barely a whisper. “I am… late,” she said, her voice tinged with a hint of panic as she became more aware of the time.“Yeah, take a day off today. I want to spend time with you. With my little girl,” I murmured, my gaze locked with hers.Her fingers, delicate and gentle, traced the contours of my beard, the touch both soothing and affectiona
Iris POV:I grit my teeth as Alex smacked my head. Again. This was becoming a routine, one that I was starting to dread."Why the hell am I studying algebra?" I whined, the frustration bubbling over. I couldn’t understand why these equations mattered or how they were supposed to help me in life. It all felt so pointless, like trying to solve a puzzle that didn’t have a solution.Alex’s hard eyes peered at me through the thick glasses perched on the bridge of his nose, his expression as stern and unyielding as ever. He was the picture of patience—or at least he tried to be—but I could tell I was wearing him down. There was a slight twitch in his jaw, a sign that his patience was starting to fray.“Because you need to learn to think critically,” he replied, his voice infuriatingly calm, as if that explained everything. He always had an answer, always knew what to say to make it sound important, but I just wasn’t buying it.I pouted, pushing my lower lip out, but I knew better than
Ace POV:*Mature*A soft whimper escaped her lips as I halted my movements, letting my mouth hover over her neck, nipping at the sensitive skin just enough to make her squirm. Her body trembled with anticipation, her frustration bubbling over."I don't like it... You're mean... please... I-I am..." she whimpered, her voice laced with desperation, her breath coming in ragged gasps. Her teary eyes locked onto mine, pleading to touch her, ruin her and begging for the release only I could give her.I slid my hand down, tracing the delicate curve of her rib cage, savoring the warmth and the way her skin quivered beneath my touch. "It's okay, bambi. Just a bit longer," I husked, my voice thick with control as my hands settled on her hips, fingers lightly teasing the edge of her ruffled panties."Mini, have you heard of a safeword before?" I asked, my voice dropping to a low murmur as I toyed with the waistband of her panties.By now, my arousal was evident, and my junior was slick with p
Iris POV:"Hello… No, hi!... No... No... Hakuna Matata," I mumbled to myself, my voice tinged with nervous excitement. A giggle slipped out despite my best efforts to stay serious."It's okay, kid. She won't think badly of you. It's just a family dinner," Liam said, sighing heavily from his spot across the room."But what if she does? What if she thinks we're abnormal… or weird? What if she doesn’t want to be friends with me anymore?" My voice came out in a whine, betraying the anxiety bubbling up inside me.Come on, Iris. Be a big girl. No whining."Well, it's just a friendly dinner. What could go wrong or be abnormal?" Aiden murmured, lazily toying with a milkshake bottle like it was the most interesting thing in the world."Shu-shu...Let's practice one more time," I insisted, my tone pleading as I clasped my hands together in front of my chest.A chorus of groans erupted from everyone, except for Ace, who remained the only one fully cooperating."My beautiful little Mini, it's just
Iris POV:As I waited in the café, the rain drummed relentlessly against the windows.The sky, dark and brooding, seemed to mirror my mood. It felt like winter was clinging on stubbornly, refusing to let go.It had been days since I last heard from Ace. He had left for Italy with no prior warning or explanation.The abruptness of his departure was jarring, a stark departure from his usual patterns.Ace always kept me informed about his whereabouts, but this time, he had vanished without a trace.Hudson’s reaction had been one of intense anger when Liam broke the news.The news had hit like a punch to the gut, leaving me reeling. Something is wrong.Despite my feelings of confusion and anger, the predominant emotion was concern.I should have been furious with him for leaving without a word, but instead, my worry consumed me.Why had he left so suddenly?What happened that he left abruptly?God, please protect him.The past few days had been a whirlwind of excuses and guilt. I had been
Iris POV:As I set the spaghetti with white sauce on the counter, my fingers trembled with nervousness. God! Stop shaking, Iris.The kitchen, bustling with activity, was a whirlwind of sounds and smells—a mix of sizzling pans, clattering utensils, and the fragrant aroma of garlic and herbs.The pressure of working in this unique café-restaurant hybrid was relentless. In the morning, it functioned as a cozy café with pastries and coffee; by 12 PM, it transformed into a full-fledged restaurant, only to revert to a café again by 9 PM.With a deep breath, I shifted my attention to the next dish: tomato soup and garlic bread. The soup bubbled gently on the stove, and I stirred it carefully, ensuring it didn’t stick to the bottom. I could hear the comforting sound of the soup’s simmering as it released its savory aroma. I placed the bread slices on the grill, arranging them meticulously to ensure they were evenly toasted.A sudden jolt against my back startled me. I flinched, nearly sp
Iris POV:I stood quietly behind the wall, peeking around the corner with the hope of staying unnoticed.The dim light of the living room flickered gently, casting long shadows as Hudson sat comfortably on the couch, engrossed in a conversation on his phone.His deep voice rumbled through the space, though the words were in Italian, that I couldn’t understand.He seemed completely absorbed, his attention fully captured by whatever business was unfolding across the ocean.Baddest luck.It had already been five minutes since I stood there, trying to gather the courage to move without drawing his attention.Unfortunately, Hudson was more alert than he looked, and sneaking past him was proving to be a bigger challenge than I’d anticipated.I rocked back and forth on my heels, my mind racing as I tried to come up with a plan.Looks like I can't go to Liam's room, sneakily.Come on, ninjity ninja you can do this.But just as I was about to make my move, he suddenly appeared right in front of