KASMINE.I wiped the tear away as I tied my hair in a loose bun, but it didn't stop the flood of emotions swirling inside me. Guilt. Shame. And something much more dangerous. Desire.I hated myself for allowing my brother to do what he did to me.Last night was a mistake... It should have been a mistake—something I regretted so deeply that the very thought of it should make my stomach churn.But after this morning? I swear, I was conflicted. Here I was, alone in my room, unable to stop replaying every detail.The forbidden fruit is always the sweetest, isn't it? The one thing you're not supposed to have, the thing that could ruin everything—somehow, it becomes all you can think about.He was devastatingly beautiful in a way that felt almost unfair. You wouldn't blame a lady for falling for him... But me? I had no right to have felt the way I felt.Jake was just a guy… He never really liked the gym, even though he promised to begin gymming soon because of me. He was a little too lean,
KESTER.It was meant to be a busy day, packed with meetings, calls, and endless files to review, but trust me, I made damn sure it wasn't. I canceled everything. Cleared my schedule entirely and made sure to attend to every fucking matter right in my office.I sat here, eyes locked on her. Watching her like she was the only thing worth my attention in the world. And perhaps she was.It felt like letting Mine stay away from my sight would make me die an instant death. I watched her all day, almost unable to do anything right.Kasmine tried to focus, but it was obvious she couldn't. She fidgeted in her chair. She'd been uncomfortable the whole time, as expected. But she'll be fine eventually. This was all new to her.She could hardly get anything done. The files I had given her to compute were not even done in a fraction. But that was fine. Why should I be mad at her?I caught Jake stealing glances at her. Over and over again. The bastard thought he was subtle, but I saw every desperate
KESTER.I pushed the door to the ladies' open and peeped. Her scent filled my nostrils as I stepped inside, letting the door shut quietly behind me. My gaze fell on her instantly.She was standing there, gripping the edge of the porcelain sink as tight as her little hands could. Her head hung low, her shoulders rising and falling with the effort to catch her breath. Strands of her dark hair framed her face, sticking lightly to the sheen of sweat on her skin. She looked... fragile. Perfect. Mine.The fluorescent light above cast a faint glow over her figure, highlighting the curve of her hips and the way that damn dress clung to her body like a second skin. My jaw tightened involuntarily. That dress—it wasn't just a dress. It was a fucking provocation.She lifted her head slowly, probably sensing me before she saw me. Her eyes met mine in the mirror, and the moment they did, her body went rigid. Her breath hitched audibly, her lips parting as her wide, startled gaze locked onto mine."
KASMINE.Kester asked the driver to take me home. And while I could say I was thankful he didn't ride with me, a part of me wished he did.Call me crazy, but I was beginning to crave the fear he instilled in me. That overwhelming, commanding, dominating aura of his. It wasn't just fear—it was something far darker, far more addictive. A pull I couldn't resist, even though I knew I should have."Don't forget to give him this," Claire chirped, breaking my thoughts as she handed me a small gift bag. "Tell him it's a thanksgiving gift to the Moon Goddess, Selene, for my recovery."I blinked at her, trying to mask the guilt churning in my chest.Selene's Thanksgiving? Seriously? I would never understand this girl.Who in their right mind gave Kester gifts under the guise of divine gratitude? Was he now Selene's emissary on earth?I suppressed the urge to scoff. I knew Claire's game. She didn't care about Selene. This was just an excuse to give Kester something personal. And she was so earne
KESTER.I had totally forgotten about the arrangement I had with my father about picking June up and bringing her to my house.I was already prepared to leave the office when his call came in, reminding me about it.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't escape bringing her here for a whole week.After a hot shower, I stepped into my room, feeling the lingering tension in my muscles ease. June lay sprawled on my bed in a red nightie that was clearly designed to be enticing, but it wasn't—not to me.She was busy with her laptop, fingers clacking away on the keyboard, her attention consumed, and I couldn't be more grateful for that. She looked really busy.She was here, but her presence was nothing more than background noise.I hadn't seen Kasmine all evening, but I wasn't in a rush. The night was still young, and I had plans to spend most of it in her room."Her presence is an eyesore to me, Kes," Zeth said from the back of my mind, clearing simmering with rage. "It's a good thing she
KESTER.I didn't expect anything less, considering the fact that I didn't allow any man near her all her life. But I know how younger ones could be. They were good at sneaking their way around without the adults finding out.Relief washed over me so hard that I almost felt dizzy. This only meant one thing... I was going to be the first and only man in her life."You're a virgin?" I asked, and she looked away. She was probably shy about it, but she replied with a small nod."Fuck, Mine. You should have said so," I brushed off some strands of hair from her face, my hand lingering for a moment behind her head before pulling her close and planting a soft kiss on her lips.She hesitated this time and held on to the hesitation. "Don't worry, Mine. I won't hurt you," I said softly, "At least, not tonight.""I have to go now, Kes," she said suddenly, her voice breaking the moment as she moved to jump off the countertop.I caught her wrist before she could. "Why the rush?" I asked, a sly smile
KASMINE.When I decided to play this game with Kester, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I thought I could handle the darkness that lived behind those smoldering eyes, the control that seemed to seep from his very pores. But I was wrong. Nothing, not even my worst nightmares, could have prepared me for this.Tears couldn't stop falling as I stepped back, one step at a time. I needed to put enough distance between me and this monster here.I couldn't look away from the phone screen. My stomach twisted painfully at the sight displayed there.I saw Jake in his room.He was sitting at his desk, his sweet, innocent smile lighting up his face as he worked diligently on the project this monster had given him earlier. A project, I realized now, designed to keep him distracted.Kester had crafted this game to perfection. He had made it a point of duty to wear Jake out in and out of the office. In the office, he made sure to keep Jake so busy that Jake would hardly ever have the time to
KASMINE.I cried. I was intentional about it this time. I let the tears fall.I heard June walk toward the main door of the house to the outside. She might have thought we were outside, I guess.I looked at Kester pleadingly but his eyes held nothing but wicked intent. I knew he didn't like June, but that didn't mean she should see us like this. My life would be ruined. His reputation. Our parents. Everything.His body began to stiffen. He was close to his release. I put in more effort, granting him as much access as he would like if that would make him cum sooner.June closed the front door and called out again, "Kester? Kasmine?" This time, she was headed for the kitchen. I heard her footsteps. They were getting closer.I tried to keep myself from moaning, but Kester wasn't helping matters. This was the time he moaned and growled the loudest.I applied something I had learned some time ago from a porn site - cheek suction.I sucked in my cheeks, tightening my lips - which were alrea
KESTER.June didn't hesitate.Not even for a second.The moment the words left my mouth, she dropped to her knees like a well-trained pet, eyes wide, eager, desperate to please. She looked like a pretty little whore, ready to worship my cock.Pitiful."Good girl," I murmured, dragging my fingers along the side of her face, watching as she leaned into my touch like she thought it meant something.It didn't.She had no fucking clue that she was nothing more than a pawn in my game. That the only reason she was even here, on her knees, was because someone else wasn't."Now, take it," I urged her as she hesitated at the sight of my cock, which wasn't even fully erect yet.She'd never had the opportunity to see me naked, and she probably never will after tonight.Her delicate palms wrapped around my cock while her thumb gently stroked its tip before bringing her tongue to join the show. She was trying to be sensual, trying to put on a show, but all I felt was boredom.Her tongue flicked ove
KESTER.My entire body trembled, and I knew she could feel it as my grip on her small wrist tightened by the second.Why?Why couldn't she see what she was doing to me? Why couldn't she understand that I was losing my mind over her? That every second she spent clinging to the idea of another man was driving me to the edge of something dangerous—something I wasn't sure even I could control.Why couldn't she fucking let that maggot go?!I hadn't killed him yet because it would break her. But she keeps making it difficult for me. Fuck!"Fuck it, Kasmine, who gave this to you?" My voice rose slightly, and my heart thundered in my chest.She wasn't responding, and her silence was killing me.Why? Was she too scared? Or was this an attempt to save him from what was to come?She tried to yank her hand out of my grip. The nerve to think she could."Kester..." She searched my eyes with those eyes which had held rage and jealousy when she saw June ascending the stairs a moment ago, and I was ce
KASMINE.I stepped in slowly as if testing the air. My mind was spinning, trying to make sense of what I was seeing.I looked around to make sure this was my room and that I hadn't mistakenly walked into a different room. Or perhaps, a different world.Or... Had my jealousy finally killed me, and I had found myself in the world beyond?But the warmth in the room—it felt so real. Too real.The first thing that struck me was how... different everything was. The sparse decor I was used to had disappeared, replaced by vibrant colors and soft lighting. Beautiful flowers—lilies and roses, their petals a soft blush pink and white—were scattered around the room.The bed—my bed—looked different too. Silk sheets, the color of deep sapphire, were neatly arranged, the pillows fluffed, inviting. Everything felt warmer, richer, and more… intentional.A large flat-screen TV hung against the wall. "What the hell?" I whispered, stepping deeper into my room as my curious gaze swept over the space, taki
KASMINE.Was it wrong to feel the way I did? Absolutely.Did I care? I did, once. But now, gazing into the eyes of the man before me, I was gradually getting to the point where I didn't care anymore as his charms wove through me like a spider's thread, gently pulling me closer.I couldn't help but fall for his tricks.This was all a trick, wasn't it? It had to be. The Kester I knew would never do any of this for anyone. Not in a thousand years, no matter who they were. But me? Kester Hamilton, the man who barely acknowledged anyone's existence, had taken me shopping? And he even picked out some things he liked for me? And the weirdest part? He was happy doing it!The Moon Goddess should have told us that this was the year the world would come to an end!"Come on. We still have the night ahead of us." He said to me, his voice tinged with an uncharacteristic warmth. I couldn't help but wonder in utter curiosity what else he had planned out.I'd never seen Kester this... happy before. Ev
KESTER.She stood there, her wide, curious eyes scanning the lavish space as if trying to piece together the reason she was there. I dismissed the escort with a subtle flick of my fingers, my attention solely on her now."Mine?" I called, pushing myself up from the plush seat.Her curiosity tugged at something deep inside me, an unfamiliar warmth blooming in my chest. I liked seeing her like this—intrigued, a little cautious, but drawn in. It made me want to do more for her, give her more, just to see that spark again.She didn't necessarily 'need' any of these. She had them in abundance. Her life was already filled with luxury. But I'd learned that it wasn't about the things themselves—it was about the gesture, about experiencing something together, about watching her smile because she knew this wasn't just about material things. This was about her."What are we doing here?" She asked curiously."Shopping," I said simply, moving toward her, closing the distance between us. I stopped
KESTER.I dropped my phone onto the passenger seat, exhaling slowly as I rubbed my palm over my face. For the hundredth time, I had checked, second-guessed, and reassured myself that I was doing this right. It felt unnatural, unfamiliar—but the urge to make Kasmine happy had become something I could no longer ignore.I didn't know how to do things like this. Romance, relationships… they had never been my forte. Not because I didn't indulge in women, but because I had never actually felt anything for any of them, but now I was willing to learn.I had never been in a relationship where I actually felt something for the woman before. It's safe to say Kasmine was the first. The only one who had ever made me feel anything real. And whatever this feeling was—this restless, possessive, all-consuming need—it was evolving into something I couldn't define.Something more.I had no guide for this. No experience to draw from. So, like a goddamn fool, I had resorted to seeking help.I'd taken advi
KASMINE.The universe had already cursed me for my sins—I was sure of it. How else could I explain this torment? This unbearable, all-consuming need with no relief in sight?I couldn't concentrate on anything. Not the pile of work in front of me, not even Jake's constant questions about how best we could communicate now that I no longer have a secret phone.I had ignored him. But a part of me felt terribly bad about it. He deserved an answer. He deserved my attention. But I barely had the presence of mind to spare him more than a few nods. Guilt clawed at the edges of my thoughts, but it wasn't strong enough to override the fire burning beneath my skin.I needed a release. Desperately.My body was on high alert, and the slightest hint of contact with a man made my body tense, my core tightening with anticipation that had nowhere to go. The simplest things—watching a man roll up his sleeves, hearing the deep timbre of a voice—sent sharp jolts of arousal straight to my center. It was un
KESTER.I dragged my mouth away from hers just for a breath, only to find myself drawn back, hunger consuming me as I kissed her again, deeper this time. I pulled her closer until the heat of her body seared through the fabric of our clothes.She responded with a soft gasp, one hand tangled in my hair, the other gripping the edge of the table beside us for support.I pressed her further against her vanity table, making it wobble under the pressure of our movements. A few items that I barely took note of fell to the ground.I lifted her right leg, placing it securely on my waist, granting myself the access I needed.The lamp by the nightstand just beside the table tipped over, its light flickering briefly before it settled with a dull thud. I barely registered the noise in my ears.The mess on the floor mirrored the mess in my head—everything in disarray, just like the way my mind spun in circles around her."Kes..." She whispered, moaning against my lips when my finger brushed over th
KESTER.I meant every word I just told her. The earlier Claire stopped bothering me, the better for Kasmine. Otherwise, I'd punish her if that would make her set boundaries between me and her pestering friend.I pushed through my bedroom door, my anger radiating off me like a storm, spilling into the air like smoke. The shift in the atmosphere was instant, thickening with my mood, and unfortunately, June took notice."Kester..." She was on her feet in an instant, crossing the room toward me. "I waited up all night for you."And?All I saw in her was a stubborn child, desperate for attention.Why was she telling me that? Does it look like I care? Didn't I tell her to go to sleep?Her blonde hair was styled to perfection—sleek, shining, not a strand out of place. So, she really hadn't slept. The thought annoyed me more than it should have. What was she expecting? A reward?I ignored her, stripping off my watch and tossing it onto the dresser before heading straight for the closet. I ba