Trust was the foundation of any marriage, but could anyone really blame me for thinking Lucius was hiding more from me? It was crazy enough that he was my stepmother's son and that we'd actually gotten married—a complete absurdity I was well aware of.What I wasn't aware of were the secrets he still
"The one who should be ashamed is him. I risked everything for us to run away together. I gave him what he asked for, yet he abandoned me. But he'll come back to me once he gets tired of you."This was starting to sound strange—really strange. What did she mean by "gave him what he asked for"? And a
"We haven't discussed what Angie gave you in her obsessive passion for you. What did you take from her that made her feel like some sort of martyr?"I watched his shoulders tense and his mouth tighten."What could she have given me besides kinky sex? Is that what you want to hear? How she helped me
Returning to reality was bittersweet, but it was necessary. I was back at Fairmount Corporation, settling into the routine, except this time with a left hand adorned with two rings that were probably worth more than my entire apartment—the one I was still paying off. Life's little ironies."What are
"SMB is a trusted transport partner and shipping company for many businesses nationwide. Its reputation speaks for itself. Plus, our agreement with them offers you significant opportunities, particularly by dedicating a large portion of the shopping center to importing and selling products," I argue
With Lucius's sudden arrival in the boardroom, the atmosphere shifted. Matt looked uneasy, and his discomfort stopped him from revealing the name of the shareholder. He didn't respond to Lucius either. Before I could press him, Ernest returned, announcing they had to leave.Both men shook my hand ag
"Noooo. I mean…" Jenna whispered as if we had company, "Have you already had sex in it with your husband?""No, Jenna, I haven't had sex in it with Lucius," I exclaimed, offended—and slightly turned on by the idea."Can I borrow it to do it with Derek?" she asked nonchalantly."No!" I raised my voic
Six months later...The sound of my phone alarm pulled me out of a deep, peaceful sleep. I reached out to silence it and stretched out across the massive bed, alone. The smell of freshly brewed coffee reached me, tempting me to get up quickly. I slipped into my silk robe, tied it around my waist, an
I was easily the most boringly dressed guest here, yet the moment I arrived, I felt all eyes on me. Around me were either complete strangers or familiar faces tied to the Lewis family, and the latter group I knew watched me closely. I ignored them as best I could. Let's just say I wasn't a welcome p
"Well, that boy has been in love with you for many years, and a man's ego is fragile enough as it is. I'm not surprised he reacted badly to your rejection," my mother said.I bolted upright from the bed, startled."What are you saying?" I sounded offended. "Our romantic feelings are recent. That's w
My mother had had me when she was eighteen—a single mom who had faced countless struggles because she had a child so young. I know that for most of my life, I've had the financial backing of my father's family, but those early years of poverty, hunger, and loneliness were memories that hadn't faded.
He was staring at me a lot."What are you looking at? Haven't you had enough of staring at me since we were kids?" I teased him."I'll never get tired of looking at you," he replied.I couldn't help but smile at that. How could he be so sweet?"Well, since you've given up on that ridiculous wedding,
I unhooked my bra, wanting to be more comfortable, and I began playing with my nipples. He noticed and kissed his way back up to them, sucking on each one in turn. It was even better as he didn't stop using his fingers, thrusting them in and out of me. However, he hadn't looked me in the eye since I
I hadn't woken up this morning planning to test Lawrence's patience, let alone end up kissing him like this. But the way he held me tightly against his body, the way our tongues danced wildly together, had me teetering on the edge.I had no idea he was such a good kisser nor that he was so skilled a
"Hello, Emma. It's nice to hear from you too..." I answered, feeling utterly drained."I want an explanation now, Lawrence," she snapped.Honestly, my brain wasn't functioning well enough for riddles at this moment."Who is 'she'? How are we making fun of you?" I asked, confused.I heard a frustrate
The best treatment and care at home—that was what my father was receiving. But no matter how much money was spent or how excellent the medical attention was, it wouldn't save him. In the end, money could only buy the material things. It couldn't replace a body destined for death.I was so disturbed
Lawrence Lewis's P.O.VWhen I got engaged to Emma and put the distance between me and Sara that I should have enforced all along, I never expected this. Out of all the scenarios I had predicted, what had actually happened was never one of them. I tried to chalk up what happened in that dark closet t