AudreyI shouldn’t have been doing this.It was stupid and irresponsible in so, so many ways. To come to the room that Edwin had specified… It could only make our situation worse.But when he had asked me to come, I couldn’t find it in me to say no. The very thought of being alone with him, for any
Edwin’s face fell slightly at my silence.“If you don’t want to, I understand,” he started, inhaling sharply. “I know it’s not ideal, hiding away like this, but—”But I cut him off before I could finish. “Edwin.” I threw my arms around his neck, inhaling his scent against his broad shoulder. “I love
AudreyEdwin’s fingers dug into my hips, tugging me up, up… I arched my back away from him and gripped the pillow in front of me, practically having to bite the corner of it to muffle my moans.I could hear the smile in his voice as he hunched over me, a large hand coming to press against the floor
We both turned to see a woman emerging from a nearby shop. My stomach dropped as I recognized her instantly. Fiona.She looked stunning, as always. Her long, platinum blonde hair caught the light, gleaming like spun gold despite the overcast sky.She wore a chic outfit that accentuated her tall, sle
AudreyI stood in front of my full-length mirror, meticulously smoothing down the slinky black dress I had chosen for tonight. The soft fabric clung to my curves, and I couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement as I turned this way and that. But my eyes weren’t so much on the dress as they were
We settled onto the blanket, Edwin’s arm wrapped firmly around me as if he were afraid I’d disappear.His hand skimmed down my side, pausing as he felt the texture of the lace beneath my dress. “Are you wearing lingerie?” he asked huskily.I nodded, a small smile playing on my lips. “I made it mysel
AudreyI lay with my head on Edwin’s shoulder afterwards, tracing lazy patterns across his bare skin and watching as his chest rose and fell. Soft strains of classical music played on the speaker, and the candles flickered, casting dancing shadows on the walls of our secret hideaway. The air still s
“It’s just an act,” he said quickly, his voice hard. “Don’t trust her, Audrey. If you see her again, you need to tell me immediately. Promise me.”The intensity in his voice startled me. I pulled back just enough to look at him, taken aback by the fierce protectiveness in his eyes. “Edwin…”“Promise
“I think you’re going to change so many lives,” I said to Eliza. “Those kids are so lucky to have you.” Eliza looked down, her cheeks pink. “Thank you, Audrey. Really.” Tina piped up next. “And my LGBT counseling department is finally off the ground! ” She paused, leaning into my mother, who was
Audrey After a long flight, we finally touched down in Italy. The sunlight streaming in through the plane window was a promising golden hue, and just the sight of it made me feel like my heart was about to leap out of my chest. “I might need a nap when we get to the villa,” Edwin yawned, shaking
And as I watched, I felt a hand slip into mine. I glanced up, finding Edwin beside me, his gaze focused on the runway but his approval humming through the bond. My mother stood on my other side, wrapping her arm around my shoulders. A lump rose in my throat, and I couldn’t even speak. None of us c
Audrey Edwin and I emerged from the small room, his hand still resting protectively on my back. The hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations immediately hit us, assistants running back and forth, models being ushered into position, and the soft hum of the audience’s chatter drifting through t
“There’s always time,” I whispered, grabbing the wrist of his free hand and pulling it close to peer at his watch. The movement caused him to topple forward, and he caught himself on his other palm, caging me against the hard wood of the vanity. “But maybe not enough time to waste right now.” Edwi
Audrey Before I could even answer his question, Edwin rushed past me and locked the door. When he turned back to me, he was grinning from ear to ear. The sight of that mischievous look on his face made my breath hitch. Once, it had been like pulling teeth to get the man to smile. And now here he
He didn’t need to tell me twice. I tore into the wrapping paper, revealing a soft red scarf. I could tell immediately that it was handmade—there were more than a few uneven stitches, and the outline was lumpy. It was far from perfect. But I loved it all the more for that. “Goddess, Edwin,” I laugh
Audrey The morning of the show was a frenzy. No, more than a frenzy. It was complete and utter chaos. I spent the entire morning from sunup to noon running endlessly from one end of the venue to the other, desperately trying to make sure every last detail was perfect. The racks were lined with c
“Uh… Yeah,” Malakai said. “Coffee would be nice.” A few minutes later, the three of us sat around the table, steaming cups of pitch black coffee in our hands. I kept it bitter, just in case Malakai was here to stir up more shit. It burned a little going down, but I sipped it anyway. Malakai look