RobinI'm boiling with madness for him; how dare he talk so lowly of me. I click the ground floor button leaving the business tower. My hands are trembling. I'm so full of hatred for the man. I have nothing for him but good, yet he betrays me, and I know that Axel isn't even sorry; he talks with pride and ego. An altogether prudent guy!I pave out of the tower before my demons cripple inside of me, and my eyes blacken for waiting to break Axel's bones or snap his neck for all the malicious accusations he had for me."Take a deep whiff, Ria suppress your anger; you might shapeshift here for the first time, and I can't hold it longer."Armie is talking to me in my head, reminding me to keep my cool, but I can't help myself; he deserves my wrath; I ground my teeth hard until I taste the blood on my lips.I signal for a cab, and tell the driver my home address; moments later, I'm quickly opening my front door."Breath in, breathe out, Ria." I shut my eyes, trying to control the unleashing
"Is that right?""Don't pretend as if you aren't a playboy."I take her foot in my lap and massage it. Roe is too busy glaring at me to realize where she keeps her feet. I smile and knead my fingers into her heel, talking while doing it."I won't lie—I'm far from a virgin, but I don't just fuck women around my lovely wife. You can take my words."She snorts. "You're what? Not fucking around? Quit with the lies, Axel."I lower my tone. "I'm not, and you know it.""Tell that to the women who will believe you."I'm kneading her foot, adding pressure to her sensual spots. "But what if I'm tired of not having my wife around? Will you let me live with you? As per the contract, we should be living under one roof, sleeping in one be--"He sucks in a deep breath, enjoying the massage. Her toes curl, and the woman can't help but moan. "Wow! I would ask you to stop massaging my foot, but wow—you're good!"I flash her a wicked smile. "If you consider the foot massage good, wait until I show you h
AxelRoe eats fast and, as mom keeps asking her endless questions like she's a criminal and my mother is an ex FBI agent."So you graduated from Harvard? Isn't that a prestigious school?"My jaw slacks, barely reaching the floor. I had no idea that Robin studied at Harvard. That's why she's freaking intelligent and confident. She speaks eloquently and classily."My parents died early, but that made sure I had a roof in my head and proper education."My mom seems sad for Robin hearing her parents died."That's so nice. Do you miss them?" My mother might be tactless, but she had a heart of gold. She cares."Not a day passes by that I don't think of them."I eye Roe, and I admire her strength, and her positive point of view is purely impeccable."You don't have to be lonely now; Axel loves you; I can feel it; you have a family in us, Roe."Roe gives a slight smile; when she smiles, I can sense my heart racing a million miles away. She affects me so much; not any woman does this to me. Ro
"I don't have a lot of food at home. I'm not exactly home often enough to prepare five-star dinners, but I have James now, my British butler. You can ask him to cook any you want."His eyes meet mine, sending butterflies soaring up the walls of my stomach. "The bedroom is next to the living room, and the bathroom I believe we passed on our way here."I nod. "Okay."After retaining eye contact for more than a minute, he continues walking, leaving me wondering what he sees when he looks at me."And this is where the food is made."I follow him into his kitchen and take a seat while Axel searches his fridge with darting eyes.The outline of his muscles is visible through his white t-shirt, and his corded arm with a tattoo running under the fabric makes it hard to peel my eyes off him. He must be over six feet tall, and I would guess he is thirty-something."I have bread and yogurt. Are you fine eating that?"I sourly throw him a look. "I can't ask for more when you have so kindly taken
If my mom is alive and well, will she ask me to buy her favorite apple crumble pie and eat it with her? This is the case for me; I have so many what-ifs, so many wishes left unanswered because my mother isn't here with me anymore. Looking at Amanda makes ne furious more than pleased; I'm not given a chance to fight with her that night, and until now, whoever that evil pack who murdered mine perished without getting punished. I'm savoring the burden in my hands like the blood of my collection is on me. "That's my favorite too among others in the world; I'll try to drop by--, I mean, get you some when I get home." Amanda welcomes me in her arms, hugging me gently, "Thank you, you're so sweet like sugar, and I'm happy after so long I found a daughter in you." I don't know how to hug people back; it isn't my nature. I'm not the affectionate girl in the room. I don't belong to anyone or anything all my life, but why do I feel somehow I do now? "I have to go now." I walk, aiming for th
AxelI am wearing my best suit today. I'm officially the President, CEO, and owner of Crawford Group Of Companies Incorporate.James is driving me to the office tower. I'm glad that he's a punctual man and I shouldn't worry about him being late. My late grandfather once said, "Time is money, Axel. You better manage your time wisely." I have followed that mantra ever since, and not ever once have I regretted my decision. My grandfather is a wise and kind man.You can call me an ingrate child or son if you must, but I admit I hated my father; who wouldn't? I saw changed women like a leopard change its spots; I witnessed how my mother cried every night, fighting for their marriage until Aunt Leila came and my father had a daughter with her in secret. I remember vividly how my mother's world crumbled into debris when that happened. In the end, my father chose his beloved mistress over my mom, over his family, and me.Heaven might hear my mother cry for so many sleepless nights that one da
"It's going great, mom. We have it on the weekend. You can come if you want. I'll send you the invite and include you on the guest list.His mother giggles, "No way, Leila will be furious, and I don't want her causing a commotion at your welcome party as the new President and CEO; that will be such a disaster to watch, right, Robin?""I guess so." I sound unsure."Will you be there with Axel, Roe?"Axel throws a look, demanding to give him some excuse, yet I refuse."I'm afraid not; I'll be at the animal clinic during weekends; we have tons of patients on those days."His mother scans me and gives me a glance after, "That's nonsense; you two should go to the welcome party as a couple. Roe, cancel your work for the weekend; your husband needs you by his side; a great man always has a great woman behind him, and I'm not taking no for an answer."Axel nods with no choice, "Mom, you don't have to force Roe to come with me; she has a life outside this marriage.""Whatever you say, but a da
I'm turned on, goosebumps all over my body. I feel so alive when he holds me like this in his arms. Axel's blue eyes are full of desire as he dips his head and claims my lips, and I'm not ready for the pleasure his kiss gives me. He nips and licks my lips. A tingling sensation rushes through my bloodstream, and I feel the urge to kiss him back.He pulls away, leaving me wanting more. "Oh baby, you taste so good, Roe." He utters, the desire not leaving his eyes.He is slightly panting. "Let's go to our room?" He brushes his lips to mine. "Right now?" He added.I know better; I should say no in my judgment, but my desire to touch him is greater. I find myself nodding. Is this because of the alcohol? I don't care anymore. I need this to feel like a woman.And yes, I want him, my body wants Axel, even for tonight, I will allow my body to take over and have its way, even when it means entering a dangerous human desire.We made our way to the elevator to reach our hotel room. My heart is be