Liv’s POVThe tea had barely cooled in my cup when my phone buzzed again. This time, the name on the screen made my heart ache. “Dad,” I murmured, picking up immediately. “Liv,” his familiar, warm voice greeted me. It felt like a blanket of comfort wrapped around my frazzled nerves. “Hi, Dad,” I said, the tightness in my chest loosening a fraction. “How are you, sweetheart?” he asked, concern lacing his tone. “I’ve been worried about you.” “I’m fine,” I lied, forcing a smile even though he couldn’t see it. “Really, I am.” There was a pause, and then his voice softened. “That’s good to hear. When are you coming home to visit your old man? It’s been too long.” “Soon, Dad,” I promised. “I’ll come see you in the countryside. I miss you.” “I miss you too, pumpkin,” he said with a chuckle. But then his voice took on a tentative edge. “And how’s the wedding going?” The question felt like a punch to the gut, but I steadied myself, determined not to let my emotions spill over
Liv’s POVI couldn’t believe my eyes when the door opened to reveal Vivienne standing behind mother, as smug as ever. She had the audacity to step into my friend’s apartment, a place she had no business being, after all the hell she’d put me through. I laughed dryly, crossing my arms as I leaned against the counter. “I can’t believe this.” “Shut up, Liv,” my mother snapped, her sharp tone cutting through the tension in the room. But I wasn’t a child anymore. I wasn’t going to sit back and take it like I used to. “Don’t tell me to shut up, Mother!” I shot back, my voice louder than hers. “You’ve been telling me to shut up every damn time Vivi does something wrong, and now you’ve gone as far as bringing her to an apartment she doesn’t deserve to step foot in.” “Liv…” my mother began, but I wasn’t done. “First,” I continued, my voice rising, “she slept with my EX-FIANCÉ on the night before my wedding, no less!” I made sure to emphasize each word, driving the dagger deeper. M
Kaelon’s POVAs I arrived at the towering headquarters of Blackwood Corporation, my driver parked at the private entrance, shielded from prying eyes and paparazzi. The morning air was crisp, but the buzz of the city around me was anything but tranquil. This was Dreamville. Always alive, always watching, and today, always talking. The rumors about the Blackwoods, my family, were relentless, but I couldn’t afford to focus on that right now. Business came first, as it always did.The moment I stepped out, my personal assistant, Evelyn Harper, approached me with her usual precision. Evelyn is sharp, efficient, and, perhaps most importantly, unflinchingly loyal. Today, her dark chestnut hair was neatly tied back, and her tailored suit gave her a professional edge that contrasted with her soft brown eyes."Good morning, Mr. Blackwood," Evelyn said, her voice steady and composed. "Welcome back. How was your trip?""It was productive, as always," I replied curtly. "What’s my schedule for t
Kaelon’s POV Fuck! I threw the ball pen back to the table and eased the hold of the tie over my neck. Aaron had left my office hours ago, his shoulders hunched and his steps heavy, as though the weight of my words had physically burdened him. But why the fuck was I still bothered by him? Or was it her?I was going to abide by Liv’s wishes no matter what. She was obviously the most hurt as a result of his actions and that is why her choice was the only one that mattered.That wasn’t an easy pill for Aaron to swallow and it was not easy serving him that anyways. But as a father, I had to look him in the eye and be honest, even if it stung. From the haunted look in his eyes as he left, I could already determine his destination: the bar. It was where he always sought some consolation when life became too much.The clock ticked on in the silence of my office, a heavy, expectant sound. I’d buried myself in paperwork, though my thoughts kept drifting back to Aaron and, inevitably, to he
Liv's POVThankfully, Vivienne and mother had left. And after a while in the living room, I needed some alone time. I had excused myself and went into the guest room where I would be staying for a while. Rose was very decent, the room has a subtle shade of purple decors and a lilac bedding. It has a plush cream coloured carpet at the centre and right next to it was a purple couch.The evening had gradually settled into a gentle calm, the kind of stillness that begged for distraction. I sat curled up on the bed, idly scrolling through social media, my fingers flicking mindlessly across designs from aspiring creators. The sharp ding of a notification broke the quiet rhythm. Aaron had posted something on Instagram.Curiosity got the better of me, though I knew it would likely be another one of his melodramatic attempts to draw attention. As I tapped on the notification, his post filled my screen. The image was of a dimly lit bar counter, a half-empty glass of whiskey in focus.Drowni
Liv's POV Standing there on the stairs, I felt my chest tighten. My fingers curled into the fabric of my bag as if that alone could anchor me. Kaelon’s steel gray eyes locked on mine, and for a moment, I felt utterly frozen. His presence filled the air, heavy and commanding. My eyes betrayed me, slowly trailing down the length of him—the sharp cut of his jaw, the way his tailored shirt clung to his broad shoulders, and the undeniable authority in the way he stood.I gulped, a quiet sound swallowed by the fast growing silence between us. Damn it! I need to get the fuck out of here or I might offer myself to get fucked by this human god! Clearing my throat, I tried to break the tension. “I… I just came to get my iPad, like I said earlier” I managed, my voice was shaky.His eyes dipped lower, and I followed the path they took—straight to my bare thighs, where the short hem of my gown did little to cover me. My cheeks burned. Instinctively, I tugged at the fabric, trying to cover mys
Kaelon's POV The soft moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting silvery patterns on the walls of my bedroom. Liv lay sprawled beneath me, her chest heaving as she tried to catch her breath. Her skin glistened with a faint sheen of sweat, her lips parted and swollen from our earlier kiss. She is breathtakingly beautiful, her hair fanned out across the pillow like an inky halo. But as I gazed at her, I knew one round wasn’t enough. I wasn’t done with her.Without a word, I leaned down, brushing a strand of hair away from her flushed face. Her eyes fluttered open, meeting mine, and in them, I saw the same fire that had consumed us moments ago. "Kaelon," she murmured, her voice husky with lingering desire, but I silenced her with a firm kiss. This time, I wasn’t gentle. My teeth grazed her lower lip, pulling a gasp from her that quickly turned into a moan as I slid my hand down her body, gripping her thigh possessively.“I can’t seem to get enough of you," I whispered against he
Liv's POV What the fuck just happened?As I hurried out of the house, my sneakers made no sound, so I could hear the beating of my heart against my chest. The events of the evening clawed at my mind like jagged nails, and I just needed to escape, to breathe. But my escape was momentarily halted when I stumbled into Aaron sprawled out on the living room couch, a bottle of wine tilted precariously in his limp grip. His disheveled state was almost laughable if it wasn’t so pathetic.I stopped, my eyes narrowing at the sight of him. “If you really cared, you should have thought about it before stuffing your dick into Vivi,” I snapped, venom dripping from each word. The disdain in my tone was sharper than I intended, but I didn’t regret it.Aaron stirred, his head lolling to the side as he squinted at me, clearly struggling to focus. “Liv?” he slurred, his voice thick with alcohol.“Don’t,” I said sharply, rolling my eyes. His attempts to sit upright were clumsy, and I turned away, ignor
Liv’s POVI had sex a couple of times with Kaelon, but tonight, he seemed to have been prepared to make me addicted to him.He lifted me from the windowsill and took me out to the pool. He laid down on one if the beds and smiled at me.I was captivated by the way his hard cock bounced up, as it broke free from his hands. The shaft was hard as steel, with thick throbbing veins running down the entire length and the big pink head was oozing drops of precum, making it nice and slippery. Underneath this were his big round balls, pulled up tightly against his body, filled with cum and all set to quench the raging fire inside me.Before I could do anything his voice came out low and seductive. “Don't worry Kitten, I’m all yours.” I smiled as I sat down on Kaelon's thighs and held his cock. I closed my mouth over his cap and sucked him like my life depended on how far his cock could go into my throat.Getting up again, I firmly grasped his cock and held it against my pussy. The tip easily
Kaelon's POV As we walked towards the room, I could not help but notice how flushed she looked.I don't know how we managed to keep our hands off each other for this long, but I wasn't going to deny myself and her the pleasure of being together this weekend.I wasn't going to think of Aaron or work.I want her to feel how much I care about her.“Are you okay?” I asked, my voice breaking the silence.She glanced at me, her gaze lingering for a moment before she answered with a simple, “Yeah. I’m good.”But I knew she wasn’t. It was in the way her eyes shifted slightly away from mine, how she avoided meeting my gaze. She was holding back something. I was starting to realize that Liv had layers, things she wasn’t ready to share with me yet. But I couldn’t rush her, I knew that. Whatever we were building between us, it had to come in its own time.I reached over, brushing my hand against hers. “The spa should help you relax. It’s what you need. Just take the night slow, Liv.”She met m
Kaelon’s POV I stood in my office, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows, my thoughts racing. The day had been a blur, and despite the usual rush of business and meetings, my mind kept returning to the one thing that had been occupying my thoughts: Liv.The moment I heard her agree to the weekend getaway, something inside me loosened, as if a weight I didn’t realize I was carrying had been lifted. She hadn’t turned me down. She hadn’t pushed me away. I pulled my phone from my pocket and dialed Evelyn’s number, needing confirmation that everything for the weekend was set.“Evelyn,” I said as soon as she picked up, “I need everything in place for the weekend getaway. I want to make sure the spa is ready and the accommodations are all set.”“Everything is set, Mr. Blackwood,” she responded without missing a beat. “I’ve arranged for the best spa in the city, and the vacation home is ready. The staff is prepped and waiting for your arrival. Is there anything else you need?”I rel
Liv’s POVIt was the last day of the week. I could feel the excitement bubbling inside me as I walked into the office, my mind buzzing with the knowledge that today would mark the culmination of everything I’d been working for. The designs were done. The presentation was ready. And this was my moment.The elevator ride to the top floor felt unusually long, every floor taking me closer to the decision that could change everything. I clutched my portfolio tightly, my fingers gripping the leather edges like a lifeline. As the elevator dinged and the doors slid open, I took a deep breath and stepped out, smoothing down my blouse with one hand while the other held the heavy weight of my work.The boardroom was where it all was to happen. A few people from the team already sat at the table, their faces a mix of curiosity and anticipation. I could see Kaelon sitting at the head of the table, his intense gaze already fixed on me. His presence seemed to dominate the room, but today I had my
Liv’s POVI stepped inside the apartment, the sound of the door closing behind me making me flinch slightly, like I was sneaking in after curfew. But it was just me and my late return. I didn’t need to feel guilty. I didn’t have a reason to, but the truth was, I couldn’t shake off the weird, tingling sensation that had been following me all evening. I had spent the ride home replaying every second of that strange exchange with Kaelon, wondering if I had imagined the tension or if I was simply overthinking things—something I did a lot.As I stepped further into the apartment, I heard voices from the living room, and I caught the sound of laughter. Lara, Rose, and Vio. Figures. I wasn’t sure what they were doing here at this hour, but I knew one thing for sure. They hadn’t been quiet about it.I walked into the living room, and all three of them paused to give me a look. They had been looking out the window, peering through the blinds like they were waiting for something—or someone.
Kaelon’s POVI watched her walk away. She stepped out of the car like she was made of something far stronger than the heat that hovered in the air between us.My fingers still tingled from the brief touch we shared, the slight but undeniable spark that flickered when she pulled away. But I didn’t stop her. I didn’t want to seem desperate. But damn, I wanted to stop her.I wanted to keep her with me. I wanted to hold her—just for a second longer. But I didn’t. Instead, I watched her retreat, the sound of her heels clicking on the sidewalk the only reminder of her presence.As soon as I heard the door open and close, I blinked, snapping back to reality. “Let’s take you home,” I muttered, looking at the slight bulge on my pants. The drive was quick and I arrived at my mansion, just well above midnight.I stepped out of the car, the cool night air hitting my face. It felt good, but it didn’t ease the tension in my chest. Not at all.Inside, the house was silent, as it always was when
Liv’s POVThe drive back to Rose's place felt like it took forever. The low hum of the engine and the quiet between us was oddly comfortable. I kept my hands folded in my lap, watching the city lights flicker past. The adrenaline from the night was slowly wearing off, and with it, my focus. My thoughts drifted to everything—my work, Kaelon, Rose, the past few days—until we finally arrived in front of the apartment building. The car slowed to a stop, and for the first time since the awkward drive began, I exhaled deeply.Kaelon put the car in park, his eyes glancing over at me. “We’re here,” he said, his voice softer now, almost gentle.I glanced at him, then back at the building. “Thanks for bringing me home. I really appreciate it.”He didn’t say anything for a moment, just stared straight ahead. I wasn’t sure if he was trying to figure something out or if the silence was just his way of processing. After a few beats, he spoke again, his tone casual but firm.“And thanks for lett
Kaelon’s POVThe office was dead silent, save for the soft hum of my computer and the occasional click of keys from Evelyn, my ever-efficient personal assistant. I’d been here for hours—too many hours—but that was nothing new. In the business world, time didn’t care about boundaries, and neither did I. It was all about getting the job done, and right now, there were a lot of things that demanded my attention.“I’m heading out now Sir,” Evelyn called, her voice cutting through the quiet. She always had that energetic, upbeat tone, even at this late hour.I glanced at the clock on my desk and it was already forty-five minutes past nine PM. It was late enough that I figured I could give her a pass for leaving. Most people would have gone home an hour ago, but I wasn’t most people. Evelyn knew that.“Alright, go ahead. I’ll be here for a bit longer.” I didn’t even look up from my work. I could feel her eyes on me, though. She always had that way about her, like she was weighing whether
Aaron’s POVI had been waiting close to an hour in the garage, hoping to catch Liv on her way back and trail to see where she lives.Suddenly my phone pinged. I glanced at the screen and it was a message from Chris.Hey man,I got an address to the Rose's place. Apparently, she's on a parliament that publishes the address of their correspondence…..I skipped to where the address was written.You should find Liv there. Goodluck man.Chris.“Good thing you keep proving yourself as useful." I chuckled and made my way out of the parking lot.In no time I pulled up in front of Rose’s place, and immediately, I felt a sense of unease settle in my chest. What if she wasn't here? What if she'd throw me out without casting me a single glance?I sighed. “There's only one way to find out." True to Chris's words, her flowers littered everywhere.There were blooms I didn’t recognize, colors I couldn’t name, and the whole place felt almost... alien to me. My fingers tightened on the steering wheel