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2023-10-22 20:51:53
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HIS SECOND CHOICE Her Anger
The world stilled around them as she crossed over to him and slapped him hard across his face. Her palm stung but his face didn't move a bit. The sharp sound resonated through the room, causing everyone to hold their breath in dreadful anticipation. Asher clenched his fists while glaring down at her. There was a crazed glint in his eyes making him look deranged. She couldn't help her eyes welling up as she matched his glare with hers. Asher's features softened when he noticed tears in her eyes. He loosened his fists and reached up to wipe her unshed tears but before he could even touch her, Serena stopped him by grabbing his hand in mid-air. Her gaze was hard and angry as it bored into his eyes. "Why?" she demanded. Asher's features turned stone cold again in response. "He deserved it," he answered unapologetically. Serena eyed him with disbelief. She was speechless. "He deserved to be beaten like this? Can you hear yourself?" she questioned incredulously and tossed his hand away.
Last Updated : 2023-10-24HIS SECOND CHOICE Twisted Means
"I hope you don't mind me imposing on you," Serena asked Luna with a nervous laugh. "Ohh, It's okay. I and Atlas both are thrilled to share our space with you," Luna assured her. Serena smiled and enquired after Atlas. She hadn't seen him since her arrival. Luna whistled and just then a cute little pug came running out of one of the rooms. The pooch snuggled up against Luna's legs. Serena reached out and scratched the back of his ear, earning a purr from him. "He remembers you," Luna told her, grinning. She had brought Atlas to the clinic a few times where he had met Serena. Serena smiled. Luna's place was larger and better than hers. Her apartment had two rooms, a spacious kitchen, and a balcony with a beautiful view of the garden. She could only dream of buying herself a place like this. After staying on the balcony for some time, she returned to her room. They already had their dinner and Luna had long retired to her room. She decided to sleep as tomorrow she had a morning shift
Last Updated : 2023-10-24HIS SECOND CHOICE Rent
Asher opened the door to find her standing in front of him. The girl with the tiniest frame in the world was frowning down at the floor. Without so much looking at him, she walked past him inside the apartment. Asher smirked and closed the door. Serena headed straight into her room. After closing the door in his face, she dragged her feet towards her bed and dropped her bag at the foot of her bed before collapsing down on the mattress. She sighed loudly, so much for ignoring him. She was planning on coming back after he realized his mistake. But it seemed fate didn't agree with her intention. That's okay. Even though she was here, she wouldn't talk to him. Asher was feeling this strange giddy sensation after finally having her here. He was happy and content. Now the house didn't feel lifeless any longer. Even though she was cold with him, her aura was still so warm and bright, suffusing the air with a warm golden color. After making some coffee for both of them, he headed towards th
Last Updated : 2023-10-26HIS SECOND CHOICE Hearts Bound Together
"You fought?" it was more like a statement than a question. Asher's eyes widened a fraction before he broke their eye contact and returned his focus to the laptop's screen. "Why do you care?" he asked in a dismissive tone and leaned over the desk by putting his hands on either side of it. Eyes on the screen. Serena was distracted by the cord of veins trailing down his strong muscular arms. He didn't know she was weak for his veiny arms. They indescribably hot for her. "You had promised that you would not fight again," there was a hint of annoyance in her voice as she reminded him. She didn't want him to fight no matter what the circumstances were. She didn't want him to lose his focus and slip back into the vicious trap. She was here for this. She was here to make sure they had a roof over their head and food on their plate while he was supposed to concentrate only on his aim. "I did. But I needed money," he shrugged as though it wasn't a big deal. But for Serena, it was a big
Last Updated : 2023-10-26HIS SECOND CHOICE Matters Of Heart
His deep, magnetic voice sounded even deeper in this quiet, dark hall- heavy with authority but at the same carried a softness as he called her. Serena ignored him no matter how attractive his voice was. No matter how attractive he was to her. She kept her head down, allowing her hair to veil her face from him. He walked around the bench to where she was sitting. Her breath began to lose its steadiness as he sat down beside her. In a petty act of defiance, she scooted further away from him not even wanting to inhale his intoxicating scent. But Asher was undeterred. He scooted closer- even closer than before. Irritation flared within her. She shifted further only to have him shift closer until he was almost touching her now. His stubbornness was frustrating her. Why he was even here? He wanted to go, she told him he could go then why was he still bothering her? She was now sitting on the edge of the bench and he was right beside her. She was contemplating standing up when suddenly
Last Updated : 2023-10-27HIS SECOND CHOICE Kiss
His heart was flapping wildly like a bird taking its first flight into the sky. The thrill was the same, the longing just as intense. The desire to feel her mouth against his own had intoxicated his brain and he couldn't resist pressing his lips onto hers. Her soft, warm lips were just beckoning him to claim them. Their mouth met for the first time and for the first time, he felt fireworks exploding within him. It was just a small peck and he already felt it warming him to his soul. Serena froze in shock as he took his liberty with her. She had not expected this.He pecked her lips before slowly inching away and gauging her reaction. Her eyes were wide in surprise as they gaped at him unblinkingly. She resembled a cute doe caught in headlights- correction- caught between his lips. Innocent. She was so innocent that his demons yearned to play with her- to corrupt her, to possess her. As if she had read his mind, her cheeks tinted pink in shyness before she lowered her gaze to his lip
Last Updated : 2023-10-28HIS SECOND CHOICE His Odd Behaviour
Serena felt his gaze burning into her skin when they had dinner. She felt his eyes following her every time she moved. He was watching her like a hawk as if he had nothing better to do. The girl tried to act nonchalant but his constant attention was making her uneasy. She glanced his way a few times to catch him but he was too smart and would quickly avert his gaze. However, his gaze would return to her the moment she would look away. He was acting odd around her. Just a while ago she was in the kitchen cleaning when he came in suddenly. But instead of informing her of his presence, he chose to lean against the doorframe and watch her quietly. She wouldn't have known he was here if she hadn't felt his gaze on her. On instinct, she turned and there he was at the doorway, staring right at her. His face held no expression but his eyes exhibited a lot of intensity as though he was planning to eat her alive. Serena jumped in her spot as she hadn't expected anyone there. When she asked him
Last Updated : 2023-10-28HIS SECOND CHOICE Second Kiss
Asher put his one knee on the mattress and hovered over her tiny frame. His hot and muscular body bearing down on her small frame while his mouth devoured hers without an ounce of shame. He was done being patient, done acting unbothered when in reality every moment felt like a fucking torture with her being so close yet so out of reach. He had enjoyed kissing his friend more than he had ever imagined and now he didn't know how to go back. This kiss had completely changed his view of her. Earlier he used to find her too innocent to be subjected to dirty thoughts but now the same innocence of her was driving him crazy. Their shadows on the wall merged into one as he took hold of her slender waist and pulled her up into his warm, toned chest. The sheer possessiveness in his move caught her unaware. He then locked an arm around her and proceeded to cradle her nape with the other to deepen the kiss. He kept her pressed flush to him- so close that she could feel his heart knocking against
Last Updated : 2023-10-31
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HIS SECOND CHOICE Epilogue
Four Years Later After finishing her shift, Serena returned home only to find Asher singing Brianna a lullaby and rocking her gently to sleep. Dream sweet dreams for me Dreams sweet dreams for you...... Her lips curved into a smile as she leaned against the doorframe and watched him lulling their daughter to sleep. Soon tears welled up in her eyes as she realised how perfect their life was going. Bree was lost in her dreamland but it seemed Asher was not ready yet to part from her so he kept singing and rocking her. Wiping away her tears, she walked inside letting him sense her presence. Asher turned around. His eyes lit up when he saw her. "She is asleep," she told him, smiling. His features softened. "I know," he replied. He just didn't want to let go of her. "How was the work?" he asked as he laid little Bree in her cradle. "Same usual," she answered, watching him. "How was your day," Serena asked. She felt so lucky to have Asher. He was working from home for over a
HIS SECOND CHOICE Always Together
The verdict was out. Shanice was sentenced to 16 years in prison for all her crimes. Her career, her life was over. Mr. Cooper broke the news to Asher. Asher felt bad for Mr. Cooper but chose not to pick on his wounds. He thanked the attorney and invested in his firm generously for his help as Mr. Cooper refused to accept a fee from him. After wrapping up his meeting with him, Asher picked up his book on parenting and resumed reading. He leaned back in his chair, put on his glasses, and got to work. The word "excitement" did not measure up to what he was feeling. His wait was almost over. In just a few days, he would be a dad. He will be holding his own child in his arms. It just felt unbelievable. If ten years ago someone had told him that one day his life would be full of joy, happiness, and laughter, he would have beaten the shit out of them for mocking him. His life had taken such a beautiful turn. It was all because of his sweet angel. Serena. She was the source of his happine
HIS SECOND CHOICE Claim Of Love
Their body moved together in melodious harmony, pushing and pulling like a magnet. Asher grabbed her face close and deepened their kiss. Saliva dripped down the corner of their mouth, their eyes closed but their senses hyperaware. He could taste passion on her tongue and by God, he was hooked. The lashing of her tongue against his sent thousands of volts of current down his veins. No matter how many times he fuck her, it was still not enough. He craved their proximity like a man craves oxygen. Her sweet moans, feeble gasps, and innocent response fed his insatiable hunger for her. Time stood still as they explored each other's bodies, their connection growing deeper with every passing moment. Those wet sounds turning louder with his every vigorous stroke. Breaking the kiss, he buried his face into the crook of her neck. Her ass was perched on her study desk and he was standing between her thighs. The day after tomorrow was her viva and instead of studying, here she was indulging in ca
HIS SECOND CHOICE Fight And Love
Serena learned morning sickness isn't limited to the morning only. It continued all day long and on top of that, she had also developed a strong aversion to non-vegetarian food which meant Asher couldn't enjoy them either. Her hormones were like a roller coaster, constantly shooting up and down, affecting her mood. Asher was having a hard time keeping up with her mood swings. One moment she would be laughing, and the next, she would be crying like a baby, leaving Asher utterly confused.The doctor had warned him beforehand about her coming mood swings. She said pregnancy does it to women and more so in her case as her body was working extra hard to keep the baby. He had not expected it to be this bad when the doctor had told him that it would be "bad." The other day she kicked him out of their room only because he fell asleep before her. He had to take refuge in the guest room that night. Her temper is always at the boiling point but what bothered him the most was her physical distre
HIS SECOND CHOICE Hearing
"You don't have to go," Asher tried to dissuade Serena from accompanying him to the court. He was reluctant to take her along as he didn't want Shanice's evil eyes to touch her or their baby. Serena firmed the knot of his tie and angled her head up to meet his eyes. He was looking down at her with concern. "You are worrying for nothing. No harm can touch me as long as you are by my side," she reassured him. She didn't believe in herself as much as she believed in him. She had no concern for her safety for she knew Asher wouldn't let anything happen to her or their baby. Besides, Shanice would be in shackles. There is no way for her to inflict harm on them. And Serena was done being in the background."You've already made up your mind, haven't you?" he questioned with a sigh. Serena's smile widened in response."Yes. I am coming," she chirped, giving a light pat on his chest. ......Mr. Cooper was already at the court when they arrived. The color had returned on his face but it had
HIS SECOND CHOICE Make Up
Serena woke up to something wet trailing down her neck. Even in a half-asleep state, she recognized his soft yet possessive touch. A moan escaped her mouth as she tried to scoot away only to be pulled back into the safety of is embrace. His arms were coiled around her, keeping her closer. She had missed a morning like this. A sense of serenity washed upon her.Her eyes fluttered open, greeted by the sight of a clear, blue sky from the window. The wet sensation was now replaced by ticklish fluff of kisses. She gazed out at the clear sky all the while savoring the feel of his lips against her skin. As he had shattered the door, nothing was stopping the chilly gusts from invading the room. The curtains caught in the breeze fluttered and billowed. However, they remained shielded by the covers- naked and tangled beneath it. "Good Morning," he breathed hotly against her skin, causing her to shiver in delight. His bedroom voice was a huge turn-on. What felt like an eternity, she was finall
HIS SECOND CHOICE Long Awaited Night
In a blink, Asher was in front of her. Before she could comprehend anything, he gripped her hair in a vice-like grip, forced her face up, and slammed his mouth against hers. Biting and nibbling, he mauled her soft flesh with his brutal kiss. He sank his teeth into her sweet flesh, causing blood to ooze. Now that felt like a bloody kiss. The kiss was so brutal yet so intense that she couldn't help but feel delirious. His hand pulled taut on her hair, eliciting moans from her, the sound intertwining with their passionate kiss. Asher devoured her mouth with an insatiable hunger as though he was an addict and her sweet juicy lips were his drug. His free hand went around and unhooked her bra with a sense of urgency. He needed to get rid of all these clothes between them. Impatient for her touch, he seized her wrist and made her rub his bulge through the fabric. An animalistic grunt tore from his throat at her first caress. His cock had suffered the most after his heart during their separ
HIS SECOND CHOICE Teasing Him
An idea occurred to Serena, causing a mischievous glint to enter her eyes. Asher oblivious to the little plan brewing in her mind continued to smoke with his back on her. The familiar scent of tobacco surrounded him. It was after a very long time he was smoking. He wouldn't lie one of the reasons he was smoking right now was to vex her. She didn't like him smoking. The air outside was chilling but as the tobacco bled into his veins, he didn't feel it as bad as it was. A rustling noise from inside caught his attention, causing his ears to perk up. Curious, he turned around only to discover she had pulled aside all the curtains from the glass walls that separated the balcony from the room. He located her at the end of the wall, carrying a suggestive glint in her eyes as she drew aside the last curtain. Asher raised his brows in skepticism, her body language felt different. She coyly bit down on her lip and started walking backward, maintaining their eye contact. On her way, she turn
HIS SECOND CHOICE Letter Of Blood
"Did you write it with your blood?" she asked in disbelief, her eyes bulging out of her sockets. Asher grinned proudly."Yes," he answered. Serena raised her gaze to him. Seeing no expectant smile on her face, his own grin shrunk. "Are you a kid? Why would you do this?" she asked, baffled. Kids do these kinds of stuff in school. What happened to his rationality?A frown settled over his lips. "You wanted it," he answered, unsure why she was unhappy. Didn't she want him to write a letter to her? It had taken him a lot of effort to write it. He literally spilled his blood for it. This wasn't the reaction he was hoping for. His answer set her off. She narrowed her eyes at him. "When did I ask you to write me a letter with your blood?" she snapped, leaving Asher with no defense. Asher was still confused as to why she was focusing on unnecessary stuff and not reading the letter. She looked down at his hand and seized it. With a long sigh, she upturned his hand to find a bandaid on his
