"So… it's really over with Matt? No chance of going back?" Amanda asked, her voice hesitant."Alice blows things out of proportion. Don't pay her too much attention, okay?" I replied, trying to sound like I had everything together.Amanda looked at me skeptically, but she held back whatever comment
I couldn't believe I was actually doing this, but here I was—spying on an ex with an ex. The whole situation was absurdly hilarious. Instead of spending my weekend relaxing, I was sitting in Lucius's car, parked outside Matt's apartment building.Lucius, ever the professional, had pulled out a lapto
Lucius didn't even consider my suggestion. His dissatisfaction was written all over his face. And just like that, in typical Lucius fashion, he slammed his foot on the gas, speeding off recklessly. I barely managed to buckle my seatbelt in time."Could you drive like someone who actually cares about
The pain of betrayal was never the same twice. Each one would cut into you and leave a scar, unique in its depth and sting. I had been trying to move past the ghosts of my history with Amanda, to let go of the resentment toward my half-sister. However, seeing her here, caught red-handed with Elizabe
"I always bring Alice here for her haircuts, with whichever stylist is available. I leave for a bit and come back. I don't know that stylist. Alright?" Amanda stated firmly.Her words didn't matter to me. In fact, they only made things worse. Amanda was going to leave Alice alone with this woman? Pa
"I haven't called because I saw everything I needed to see," I said, trying and failing to keep calm.I had no idea what I'd do if Matt truly was involved with the Kramers. It would be too much—too dangerous for me, Alice, and Lucius. The thought alone made my chest tighten."And I've seen it too. Y
Lucius Brown's P.O.V.I never knew when to stop. Warnings of danger? I couldn't care less. I was built for risk, for betting everything—even my own integrity. It had been the story of my life, just playing out now with a few more years behind me.That was the best excuse I could come up with for wha
Matt kept driving as the traffic finally began to clear. He still hadn't noticed I was hiding in the backseat. My body was starting to feel the strain, and my back wasn't what it used to be, but I held on."What did you manage to say to Amanda? Were you able to convince her?" he asked, sounding defe
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