“Anna, set the table,” Caspian yelled just as he finished cooking, washing his hands on the sink and doing away with the apron. Gritting his teeth at the loss of reply from Anna, he called again. “Anna set the goddamn table.”Yet, the house rang with silence, Anna’s presence not present. Deciding to set the table himself, he strode to the small dining space beside the kitchen and set out the dish, each dish expertly made. Right after he set out the table, he made his way to the living room, eyes darting from corner to corner in search of the woman who'd accompanied him. “Anna?” He called, his feet taking him to the rooms, pushing the doors open, and finding her nowhere. “What the fuck?” Where the hell had she gone? For all he cares, Anna knows no one in the area that they were in. Why did she leave the house without informing him?The questions whirled in his mind, his fist tightening. Storming out of the glass house, he walked to the security spot. “Where the fuck is my wife.”The
Even after a whole day passed, Caspian’s words continued to echo in Anna’s mind. Throughout the day, she could only hear his haunting question in her ears and nothing more. He said he could give her heaven or hell, which would she choose? Heaven or hell? Her whole life was hell already and Caspian? He looked like hell himself. A beautiful sin. Although like every other girl out there, she wanted heaven too, even if it was a little bit of heaven. But she knew she wouldn’t be able to have the heaven that she craved. After all, she was back alive for revenge and not for a silly love story. The universe granted her a second chance to have revenge on her offenders not to dream about a heaven that wasn’t going to happen. Stepping out for the bathroom, Anna made her way to the dressing table in her room, patting her hair dry with a damp towel, her silk night dress giving her a comfortable feeling. The silence of the room was abruptly interrupted as her phone started blaring. She picke
They locked gaze. Anna’s breathing accelerated, heart pounding too loud that she feared he would be able to hear it. Their faces were so close, so right. Caspian’s gaze fell on her lips, the pink plump lips that parted for him. Their faces drew closer, nose brushing, the warmth of their breath mingling and in an instant, their lips crashed together. It wasn’t just a kiss. It was a declaration of ownership. Possessive, rough, and wet. Caspian Riordan kissed like he fucks. Like the whole world was at his feet, like he owned every part of her, her body, her heart, and her soul. He kissed her viciously, drawing her bottom lip in between his teeth causing her to let out a cry of surprise. After what felt like an eternity, he broke their connection, pushing her aside. Her back hit the bar painfully. “Go back to your room, Anna,” gritting his teeth, he ordered. He ran his fingers through his hair, letting out strings of curses as his gaze again fell on her lips. Swollen and red, fuckable
“Since you already bought them, it would be a waste tossing them away, wouldn’t it be?” Caspian said as he reversed back to the couch, sitting on it and crossing his legs as he awaited the Pizza feast. “Oh oh, don’t get too ahead of yourself, Mr. I didn't get any for you, for your kind information.”“I know so damn well that you won’t be able to eat all that by yourself.”Anna let out a sigh of frustration before making her way to the couch, settling the box of pizza and a huge can of coke on the table that separated them. “Don’t let your pride stop you from feasting with me. I’m planning on having my fill of both boxes.”“Eating junk ain’t healthy at all.”“Duh. But since you've been so kind with your cooking all these while, I'll take pity on you and let you have a box.”At that, she gently pushed a box of pizza his way. Excitedly, she unboxed hers, opening it wide, her mouth salivating at the sight of the piping hot pizza within. “Ohmygod, it has been ages since I last saw such a
“Jason? Elle?” Anna’s lips trembled as she watched her husband and his mistress, her very own sister scramble to grab their bathrobes, trying to hide their nakedness as their eyes fell on her “How could you two?”She wanted to believe that she was imagining things, that it was her mind playing games with her but the look on their faces crashed the truth of the situation over her. Elle’s fingers hurriedly tied the robe around her body and smothered her disheveled hair. “An…Anna,” she called, her eyes filled with tears. “I’m sorry.”“Sorry?”“Sister, please.”“Fucking say something.” Anna’s rage took over. She needed someone to tell her it was a prank. She needed someone to tell her anything, just anything even if it was a lie. It was her baby shower/gender reveal party and she’d come in search of her husband only to hear them speak about their ploy against her in the bathroom. Elle stepped forward, wiping the fake tears from her cheeks. “Since you already found out, we’ll tell the
Anna stared at him as he hurriedly took steps to slip the 10-carat diamond ring into her finger. Just as it slipped an inch, she flicked her ring finger causing the ring to fall on the floor, rolling until it got out of sight. “Anna! That was expensive.”“Anna!”The gasps of the guests filled the hall, their hands closing around their mouths in shock at the turn of events. “Oops! I guess it’s too cheap for my finger. Maybe my finger deserves something more. I deserve more than a mere 10-carat diamond ring.”“Annalise Cooper.” Anna turned to the owner of the voice behind her. Her stepmother stormed angrily towards her. “What has suddenly gotten over you? You were so excited about this and insisted on getting married to him. Do not disgrace our family,” Gritting her teeth, Sylvia warned. “Mother, but I no longer feel excited. What should I do?”“You think you’re worth more than a 10-carat diamond ring? Go with the plan and stop complicating things.”Anna flipped her brunette hair ba
You know me, I love bringing great business proposals that benefit both parties.” Anna took slow, deliberate steps toward Caspian trying to sound confident. “This proposal, Mr. Riordan, will benefit us both, you especially, considering your passion for your company.” “What are you scheming now, Anna?” “Scheming? You downgrade me too much. You and I know I'm quite good at business proposals.” “Whatever that is going on in this mind of yours,” he tapped on her forehead with the tip of his index finger. “Get rid of it. Your groom is waiting. I'm uninterested.” “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you don’t grab it, someone else will. Marry me instead of Elle, and I'll make your company rise to the brim fully.” A heavy silence followed after her words, her nails tapping together as she waited for his response. She cocked her head to the side, trying to read his expression but as always, he remained stoic and unreadable. A deep chuckle finally rumbled in his chest, bre
“Come on in,” With a glint of amusement dancing in his eyes Caspian made way for Anna as he opened the door of the room. “Surprised? Now you know I have a room in your family’s hotel.”Shuddering, she took steps into the large hotel room, her fingers intertwined together and her heartbeat increased. The room was spacious, more spacious unlike the other rooms in the hotel which she had been in. She flinched as he closed the door behind him, her legs instinctively pushing her to run. ‘Goodness, Anna. What were you thinking walking into the Lion’s den?’ She thought, her muscles tensed. If there was anyone she couldn’t trust in the world, it was Caspian. He was overly unpredictable.“Back to business. I don't have all day here. We should get started.”“Huh, Mr Riordan.” she laughed awkwardly. “Do we have to do this? I mean, we can postpone it, right?” What happened to the confident Anna that she was, downstairs?His eyes narrowed. “Strip.” Anna’s hands instinctively wrapped around her b