I tilted my head up without loosening my hold on him, noticing the split on his upper lip, smeared with fresh blood.“You’re here in one piece,” I murmured, relief coursing through me. “Keep coming back in one piece, and I’ll make sure you get a warm welcome every time.”He smiled, brushing a gentle
I climbed the steps of one of the Nichols' buildings on Lucius's arm. Dressed to the nines, we were ready for whatever awaited us at this glamorous event, where the so-called elite gathered for a night of high society. It was a buzzing evening with us trailing behind one couple and another right beh
As if running into Elizabeth at this cocktail reception wasn't uncomfortable enough, having Matt, Leonardo, and Lennon join the equation made it downright unbearable. We all fell silent, staring at each other in almost comic awkwardness. Matt's irritated gaze locked onto me while Lucius stared dagge
Then... a loud, thunderous sound erupted through the hall.It was so deafening I thought I had imagined it, but no, because the blaring fire alarm kicked in right after. The room descended into chaos, whispers swelling into panicked voices and people frantically pushing for the exits."Please make y
Lucius Brown's P.O.V.The metallic taste of blood hit my tongue, sharp enough to yank me back to consciousness. I tried to move my hands, but they were bound tightly to the arms of the chair. I couldn't budge. I was barely coming to my senses, every nerve still raw from the beating I'd taken. Anothe
Lucius Brown's P.O.V.I returned to the spot where I had woken up, grabbing another chair and settling into it as I feigned unconsciousness once again. I tucked my hands behind my back just as the door creaked open."Here he is. What do you plan to do with him?" I heard Matt's voice, sharp with cont
But... Matt didn't know that."What makes you think anyone would blame me for an accidental death?" I threatened as I watched him tremble in terror. "You could end up trapped in a room here and eaten alive by the flames. How would that be my fault?"Matt's lips quivered. I had him."Take me to them.
A week had passed since I had been thrown into that dark room against my will, yet even now, the memory made my hands tremble. The terror of that night, the panic that clung to me and haunted my dreams, still lurked in the corners of my mind. The city's uproar didn't help—reports of the high-profile
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