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MILES I was in my corner chair, reading when a knock sounded at my door. I had left it open, trying to keep an eye out for my fucking demon of a mother. Dominic stood, leaning on my door frame with his arms crossed. I ignored the way his chest and arms bulged. "Can I come in?" I nodded, putting my bookmark in place and setting my book down on my side table. "What's up?" I questioned, noticing he closed the door, then locked it. I kept a straight face as he approached me. "Let me check your back," he requested, motioning towards the bathroom. I chewed on my lip, thinking of how to decline. "I think we should wait until later, when our parents are out, or in bed." Dominic gave me a small smile. "They went out for lunch, so now's the perfect time. Gotta stay diligent, Miles," he countered, reaching out to grab my hand. Damn it. I really liked the way he said my name and how deep his voice was. And he looked delicious today in those dark jeans and plain black shirt. Did he have t
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MILES He kissed me again. I didn't even have to ask him. Dominic just put his lips against mine, putting out my fury with the softness of his kiss. He kissed me until I leaned into him and then abruptly pulled away, walking all the way out of my room. I stood there shocked. What the hell had just happened? We were talking, and then fighting, and then ended it with kissing. 'No, Miles. You're wrong. You're everything.' What had he meant by that? Everything as a person? Everything to him? I was still standing there, frozen in the bathroom when he came back, and sat me back on the toilet to rebandage my back without saying another word. When he was done, he put my first aid kit up and left. My head started to hurt, so I just went and laid down. I tried sleeping, but his words just kept echoing in my mind over and over again. I'd never been told that before. Not even by Kenzie, who tried every single day to remind me that I was loved. I didn't know what to do with it, how to d
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*WARNING SOME ABUSE*DOMIt was too damn hot for this fucking suit. The tie was too tight, and the people were too many.Why they decided to do a luncheon instead of dinner was beyond me. The summer was still in full swing, and there wasn't a cloud in sight."Need a drink?" Marcus held out a flute of champagne, and I gladly took it, needing something to take the edge off.I couldn't help but feel a sense of betrayal at my father hosting the luncheon in my mother's garden. It was her favorite part of our estate. I was happy for him, of course, but it still sort of felt like a slap to the face."Where's baby sister at?" Asked Marcus, his eyes searching through the bustle of people.I, in no way, acknowledged her as my sister but answered him anyway. "I have no idea. I haven't seen her all day, actually."I had meant to visit her and check on her back again, but I didn't know how to face her after yesterday. I felt like shit at her twisted confession of thinking she was nothing.I couldn'
Last Updated : 2024-09-28My Bruised Heart Want To Know?
DOM It was unsettling. Marcus and I had just made it to the manor after practice on Friday, dragging ourselves up the stairs to sit on our asses and relax in my room, when he stopped at Miles's door and rapped on it before peeking his head in. I went past him, straight to my room, trying to ignore the fact that he comfortably let himself in her room. I didn't know when Marcus and Miles had gotten so close, but I didn't like it. She didn't go to classes this week at all, and my father had been disappointed she hadn't shown up for her morning bagels. I was disappointed. This was the second week she'd missed school, but the genius wasn't behing in any of her classes. I'd gone to them to get her work for her, only to be told that she had already gotten them and turned everything in. I wanted to know why she hadn't been coming to school, but she wouldn't answer my texts. I couldn't blame her. I had no idea what she was going through, and I felt like I made a complete ass of myself any
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*WARNING SEXUAL CONTENT* DOM "That's why I asked, isn't it?" "I told you she'd become my business, and so she has." Well, that was fucking vague. Knowing him, that could mean anything. "What kind of business is she to you?" I ground out, trying to keep my calm and not lose it on my best friend over a girl I couldn't have. Marcus looked in the direction of her room, his eyes glazed as he licked his lips. "Maybe we enjoy each other's company," he said, sliding his eyes back to me, holding the bottle out to me. I took it and took several gulps. What the hell was that look? So they were fucking. Was he better than me? Did she like him more? I could see a smile slowly forming on Marcus's face as if he could see every fucking question plastered on my forehead. I had to keep repeating to myself that I didn't have the right. I shouldn't make it my business, but damn it, I wanted to. I really, really wanted to. Fuck it. I turned and figured I'd go straight to the source. I heard him l
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DOM I'd sadly figured out that I'd become lightweight. Waking up the next day with Marcus's arm flung over my chest, head in my armpit, and legs tangled with mine was painfully eye-opening. I'd come back from Miles's room smug, swigging more from the bottle and fingers smelling fresh of her cunt. But Marcus only looked me up and down with an eyebrow raised. "What happened to my book?" He asked, looking at his nails like he couldn't be bothered. They were NOT fucking. Obviously. So it was something else. Something I was still kept in the dark about. "I'll find out, you know," I mumbled, stumbling toward him to hand him the bottle. "You can't keep a secret from me for long. Also, fuck you." That made him smile like he wanted the challenge, but there was a hardness to his hazel eyes. A slight twitch in his brows. He wanted to tell me, and I had the feeling that it wasn't some small, petty little secret. Maybe it was something serious. Maybe it had to do with who was hurting Mile
Last Updated : 2024-09-28My Bruised Heart Unfair As F*ck
DOM "Marcus," she called, still looking me in the eye. "Yes, dear?" Both my father and I glared at him. "How old are you?" Why the hell did she want to know that? "I'm twenty. Just four months older than ass-face here, why?" Marcus responded, pointing his thumb to me, getting started on his own french toast. "Language," cut in my father, not looking up from his paper. Miles tapped her chin, thinking. "Maverick." She glanced at me, tilting her head to the side. Why was she looking at me like that? My dad looked up at her. "Yes, Raven?" "Do you happen to know how a bottle of 1905 Branshire-" Both Marcus and I crowded her, me yelling out some random noise and covering her mouth, Marcus laughing loudly as if she told a joke. She glared at the both of us, licking the inside of my hand. I suppressed a shiver and swallowed, dropping my hand. Vengeful little shit. "Easy there hun," stated Marcus under his breath, spatula in hand. My dad definitely couldn't find out
Last Updated : 2024-09-28My Bruised Heart Make Me
MILES "Hey, I thought it was girls only!" whined Kenzie, waiting outside her black SUV. I shrugged apologetically, waiting alongside her for the boys to come out. "Maverick insisted we take them with us. Plus, I've been wanting you to meet Marcus. I'm sure he's you in another universe." She pursed her lips. "Doubtful." "Oh, just wait. He's definitely a character." She huffed, tucking her red strands behind her ears. "I wasn't really in the mood to deal with children today, but if it makes your rich daddy happy, then fine." She crossed her arms. "Don't call him my rich daddy!" "Miles, the man adores you. My own parents, who love me very much, don't make me bagels in the morning. Plus, I wish my parents would force me to spend money. I'm happy he treats you like royalty, but I'm still jealous. It's a toxic trait," she grumbled with a shrug. I rolled my eyes. "He just said he's always wanted a daughter, but that doesn't mean anything. He's just a kind man." Kenzie gave me a flat
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