"It's a tempting offer, but..." I yawned and covered my mouth. "I'll pass.""We really need to work on your need to contradict me...""And on your need to lie compulsively.""Ouch. Go back to sleep, come on," he joked. I fought not to smile but failed anyway.Despite the success of today, I still co
Coming back to the Brown mansion for the second time felt just as overwhelming as the first. Now that I'd been here before, I tried to compose myself as best as I could while being received by the army of staff. Their gazes followed me as I walked up the grand staircase.Lucius and I stepped into th
"Surprising, isn't it?" The words slipped out of me, laced with a hint of bitterness."Considering how I behaved at your wedding... yes, it is," Liam admitted, his tone surprisingly sober and composed. "I never got the chance to properly apologize to you. But seeing Amelia at that party—finding out
"What are you two talking about?" Lucius interrupted us, irritation etched on his face.Liam straightened up immediately, almost as though he was seeking Lucius's approval. Alas, the Lucius standing in the doorway wasn't the charming, playful man I knew. He was cold and disapproving, and he clearly
If there was one thing I could say about the Browns, it was that they sure knew how to throw a party. Or at least, that was the impression I was getting from the grandeur of Selena's birthday celebration. The mansion had been elegantly decorated with roses, peonies, and orchids guiding guests from t
"We're so happy you're all here to celebrate my birthday. This has been the best one yet, and I know it's about to become even more unforgettable… with the surprise we've prepared," Selena teased, leaving everyone curious."What kind of surprise could it be? Can you give us a hint?" I whispered to C
"This wasn't part of the plan…" Clara muttered, shaking her head in disbelief, just as stunned as I was. "I thought they'd get married at a courthouse with no party, not like this. That's not my father-in-law, not the man I know…"I moved to place a comforting hand on her shoulder, but she was alrea
The power of gossip should never be underestimated. A perfect example was what we were doing right now. Liam, Leah, Lucius, and I were essentially "supervising" the argument between Lionel and Lennon. How were we doing this? By pressing ourselves against the wall of the room next to theirs, eavesdro
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