Lucius' P.O.V.I reached over quietly to take Marianne's phone. It was lying right next to her. I unlocked it using the passcode she had given me. Maybe Marianne was playing me—maybe she was keeping me this happy because there was another man.That was what I used to do. When I was juggling more tha
Lucius' P.O.V.I took a deep breath and forced myself to focus on Julia's face instead of her spread legs as I settled into the armchair across from her. She didn't take her eyes off me, her lips curling into a sensual smirk."Join you in what? Another one of your provocations, like that self-invita
"They tortured you for just a week, and you're already complaining? Or were the beatings and electric shocks not enough for you? You were lucky we found you in that raid—another hour, and you'd have lost all the fingers on your left hand, you idiot.""Such an exaggeration, Julia, really. They only g
Lucius' P.O.V.I had lived a life way ahead of my years. One where I had learned both physical and emotional pain far too young. The physical had come courtesy of Liam—a miserable drunk who now pretended to have turned over a new leaf. But I'll never forget the early days of pain, the kind my father
I had ignored all the warnings. I had gone to the final lengths with Angie, who had blackmailed me into escaping with her. If we didn't run away together, she wouldn't give me the key database for the operation—the one she'd stolen out of "love" for me. So, I ran. The rest was history. We were caugh
I kept thinking about that temptation, the one that tested my resolve—Julia's presence here at this back-alley bar. We'd already hammered out the details of our deal. Everything was falling into place according to my plan, though Julia didn't need to know that.With all the essentials settled, it wa
I always knew Lucius was a masterpiece, and marrying him was a gamble, but ever since he had slipped out of bed that night, doubt had taken root in my heart. It was not just that he had disappeared for two hours that night, according to my best estimate—it was that he had lied about going to the bat
Lucius's playful smile slowly faded, and it was replaced by a more serious expression."I tend to be like this when I'm comfortable in a relationship. I'm a man who pays attention to details.""Is that so? How long does it usually take for you to reach that level of comfort?" I asked, my words laced
I was crouched on the floor, still covering my head, paralyzed with fear. It took a moment, but I finally gathered the courage to look up and figure out what the hell had just happened. With my head lowered, I saw that I was surrounded by a sea of shattered glass. A large vase had also fallen, smash
"Do you have a fever? What's with your eyes? They're red at the corners," Amber asked, reaching for my forehead. I pulled her hand away."Why are you all reacting like this? I know how to admit when I'm wrong, okay?" I insisted, but the way they avoided my eyes said otherwise. "I'm learning! And I'd
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