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Ivy Castle
When exiting the car, Zeus's mansion looked even grander in the sunlight. I hadn't realized it was more of a castle. It was stacked five stories high, and the dark hand-placed stones shined with vintage authenticity. It is breathtaking, from the six-foot-long double windows to the grand double-entry front doors—the dark cherry wood with red with vintage gold knockers. This place must have been worth a fortune. Were we still in New York? Or is this Canada? I fell asleep both times on the journey up here from the distance. Both doors opened before I went to the front, and Zeus appeared behind them. Was he waiting for me at the door like a puppy? The excitement in his eyes when he saw me was almost cute. Still, his eyes weren't smiling like his lips were. It's as if it was all practiced over and over again. How many times have you faked that smile? How many women have fallen for it? How naive did you think I was? I knew you saw the pregnancy test, but I didn't know how to approach the
Ivy Bonding
"Ivy!" a deep, muffled voice brought me out of the darkness "Ivy!" My body began shaking from side to side, "Ivy!" I felt a hard smack on my cheek, jolting me awake. I blinked away the blurriness in my eyes to reveal Zeus leaning over me. "W-what happened?" I croaked. "You fainted," Zeus stated, "I didn't know you could get any paler than you naturally are, but you looked like a ghost." I felt a deep tug within me, followed by a sharp pain around my hip. I glanced down to see the color of my skin turning different deep shades of purple and blue. I must have hit the ground hard. I tried sitting up but instantly felt dizzy, having to sit back down. "Easy," Zeus warranted, "You hit the ground hard. It was as if your soul left your body." Confused, I blinked, "I'm sorry, I never meant for you to deal with that." "You're apologizing for fainting?" he commented. Knock, Kock, Knock "Come in," Zeus invited. A woman carrying a large tray of fresh fruit and a charcuterie
Ivy Climax
I leaned into the warmth of his massive hand with a smile. He had just taken care of me and didn't have to. He could have gotten angry and returned the money, but he didn't. He cared for me and expressed it with his actions. He didn't have to feed and help me with my hip, but he did without hesitation. "I don't know if I can physically handle it," I whispered with heavy-lidded eyes, "My hip." "Don't worry," Zeus hushed while pressing his forehead to mine, "I won't hurt you." With a final breath, I felt his lips on mine. Not rough like Dimitri, but gentle like waves on the beach. He began caressing my face with the hand I leaned into, firm yet kind, while guiding me gently back onto the bed. He embraced me, slowly easing me down, being sure not to hurt me. The way he made sure I was okay helped me surrender myself to him. I may not know him well, but how he's been today gave me some form of comfort. Right now, I needed comfort. His hand lightly caressed my thighs as my skirt fel
Ivy Missed Appointment
"I have to head home for a doctor's appointment tomorrow," I explained. "I have a doctor who makes house calls," Zeus countered, "Not to brag, but I feel he's much better in his field than the current one you're seeing." I rolled my eyes. You are the last person I want to know about this. "That's very generous of you," I replied, "But I trust my doctor." With a grunt, he ran his fingers through his thick silver hair and approached me, "When's your appointment? It's about a six-hour drive back to your home." I froze. No.No.No. I can't wait any longer. I need to know. Without hesitation, I removed my phone from my purse and called my doctor. "This is Dr. Prickett's office; how may I assist you?" "Hi, my name is Ivy. I had an appointment today at 1 p.m., but I needed to reschedule. Is there anything available for later today or tomorrow?" "Just one moment." I was on hold for what felt like an eternity. I bit my bottom lip while tapping my heel in frustration. This can
Ivy Dr. Richmond
"Hello, Miss Ivy, I'm Dr. Richmond," he introduced. Jeez, was every man in this socialite circled so handsome? Dr. Richmond was handsome. His piercing pitch-black eyes, greying flowing black hair accompanied by his chiseled jaw and muscular physique. Couldn't he at least be less attractive? Older maybe? I wanted to hide myself. I knew I didn't look great from crying yesterday. My eyes were still slightly swollen, and I could barely sleep, even with Zeus holding me all night long. I shook his hand. "Thank you for seeing me on such short notice." "It's not a problem at all," he smiled. I've known Mr. Castle for a long time." "Mr. Castle?" I looked at Zeus, "Your name is Zeus Castle?" Zeus beamed, "Yes, it is. I'll leave you both alone." Once he closed my bedroom door behind him, I dropped my head in misery. This wasn't going to be easy. "What seems to be troubling you?" he asked. I sighed at him, "I think I'm pregnant. I don't need to be examined. I need an answer. The
Ivy Lesson
"How in the blue hell do you expect me to mount this horse?" I chuckled, "This thing's dick is level with my head!" "That's my boy, Hades," Zeus corrected while patting the horse, "He's my Clydesdale. This is Artemis, an Irish Draught. I won them in a card game in Scotland." I shook my head in disbelief, "She's nearly as massive as Hades." "Calm down," Zeus spanked me. "Uh!" I yelped. "Stop complaining, and I'll help you up," he commanded. I wanted to fold my arms in protest and walk away from this massive beast, but something in her eyes made me stop. Her pitch-black fur, eyes, and matching thick, long mane made her seem sad. I don't know how to describe it, but there was sorrow in her eyes. I dropped my head in defeat before walking over to the saddle. I shoved my right black boot in while Zeus pushed me up by my rear. My hand seized the pommel as I threw my leg over the seat. "See? Wasn't so hard," he boasted before mounting Hades. "Now what?" I asked. "Grab
Ivy Picnic
"How did you get this all set up?" I asked while Zeus helped me down from Artemis. "I set it up before Dr. RIchmond arrived. These heavy metal coverings and the blanket prevent the insects and animals from doing the rest while I came back for you. We're only ten minutes from my home, if not less. My horses are fast. This is their home to rome free," Zeus answered while guiding me to the massive blanket where four trays of food awaited us. "How did you bring it out here?" I teased. "The golf cart," he confessed as we sat down. I saw him remove a fancy bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from a wicker holder. "No champagne?" I wondered "No," his eyes diverted, "It's lighter on the stomach and better for you." "What is this?" I asked, seizing it from his grasp. "It's mine," he confessed, "One of the first batches I ever made." "1993?" I read, "This bottle is older than me." He took it back and began removing the cork. I shrugged and removed one of the metal entrapments to r
Ivy Rest
When I left Zeus, it was as if he was doing anything to make me stay. Why would I? Given the massive size of his house, I didn't run into Eve, Reign, or Dimitri. Once I finished depositing my money in the bank and made it home, I knew there were two people I needed to talk to—two people I'd been missing. "There you are!" I felt a familiar voice behind me. "Here I am!" I cried, throwing my arms around Tanya. Where's Eric?" "He went to do something real quick," she answered, "So, how were things with Zeus?" "Better than I could have expected if I'm being honest," I admitted, "He was kind, tender, compassionate, nothing like the man I met before." "She studied me momentarily, "Hold on, do you like him?" It was happiness I heard in her voice; it was almost worrisome. "Not as much as I care for you and Eric," I corrected. I might like him, maybe. If I'm being honest, I don't even think I liked Dimitri or Callista." "Are you sure?" she asked. "I'm sure about Dimitri and
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