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147 She saw the ground moving as he moved ahead. She saw the stairs going under him as he took her upstairs. She bounced on the mattress after he tossed her on the bed. Panic-stricken to the depths of her soul, she observed him pull his t-shirt off his frame. Claire's heart hammered in her chest. A feeling of regret weighed down on her as his reddened bruises and wounds came to her view. There was no doubt that they were infected. But what made her wince was their appearance. It was as though the cuts were tired of crying. The edges were swollen and the center looked like a dried out strip of blood. "You have overcompensated me for my services, madam." The look on his face made her vagina scream in delight. It throbbed the more she pulled her knees together to hide her lower region from him. Claire squeaked when he crawled on his knees towards her. Her blood warmed and quivers raced through her system as Hunter clasped both her wrists in one hand and began to tie them with his t-s
148Claire's POVI shuddered on a moan. This was pure bliss. But at the same time, a torture. I was tied up, my legs parted, my breasts achy and nipples tight. I was splayed out, helpless, sweaty and trembling on the bed, while my ex-husband— the man I still loved and desired to have such a night with, was crawling and fanning his hot breaths all over my thighs and pelvis."H-hunter, pl-ple-please..." I cried for mercy, my voice coming out muffled as if I had a hand covering my mouth.I felt him blow on my clít and a raging tide of impending pleasure washed over me. The shutters of my eyes came down with a loud moan as his tongue made the first contact with my pússy. His rough and calloused fingers held the V of the legs tightly as he kept them parted so he could dip his face lower easily.My nails dug into my palms, the pain equivalent to needles piercing in my flesh. I could feel the need and excitement from the way he touched me, both with his mouth and fingers. And by calling him a
149Claire's POVHeat ignited within me as Hunter fúcked my boobs harder. I was panting, moaning, begging for more. I begged more greedily when he grasped my breasts in one hand and used the other on my pussy. He finger fúcked me down there, sparking a current that electrified my entire being.I was close to another orgasm. The knot was expanding, the tremors in my limbs becoming intense. I couldn't help when my hands assisted him with my titties. I held them for him as he thrusted between them.His groans started a slow burning ache in my veins. I moaned in response and his eyes came to me. My loud response rendered him motionless. His ink black gaze mirrored his devilish intentions. Suddenly I felt mortified, realizing that this was the first time he was being so nasty, and surprisingly I was enjoying it too.I saw the same question he had articulated now reflecting in his eyes. He was asking me to give a number. This time I didn't hesitate."Hundred." I whisper-breathed."What?" His
150Claire's POV It was annoying that she didn't give me a chance to reply. She kept talking as if Hunter was on this side of the call. Too bad for her that it's me. Whatever trick she has up her sleeve to get Hunter's attention is going to fail. "T-the man is wearing a m-mask, Hunter. He also has a knife in hand. I'm scared, Hunter! H-he's going to kill me. He's going to kill me, Hunter."I twisted my lips and suppressed myself from responding with a mocking comment. "Hunter, are you listening!" Zara faked a sob and cooed on the phone for extra effect. "I don't want to die, Hunter. I don't want to die." Her sobs were noisy. I was compelled to pull the phone away for a while. When I put it back on my ear, I spoke. "Oh god, Zara! I'm scared for you." I said with a fake gasp, playing along. "How big is the knife? Is it a katana? Or a machete?" I suppressed a laugh and resumed while caressing Hunter's hair, "Is it double-edged? Please keep the door locked. I'm sure he can't come in
151My jaw dropped at her audacity. A fire rose in my body. This characterless woman! How could she order me around to ask my man to come on the call! My veins rushed with intense rage. But somehow I tamped it down as it was not the right time to fight with her. I was physically exhausted, and though I managed to walk to the window, it doesn't mean I was not sore. The pain in my core was tenfold. My thighs were also trembling from standing. I acted wisely and went back to bed. I promised myself to make Zara pay for her deeds. One day. For sure. As for now, I had a better way to get back at her. "He's not free for charity cases concerning helpless widows and false victims anymore. He's done with your games." I said as mockingly as I could. Zara roared, "Claire, mind your tongue!" "Oh, did I hit your sensitive spot? I'm sorry but aren't you a widow? Why does it trigger you?" "You are a divorcee yourself, alright. So don't give me that attitude." My chest rumbled with laughter. T
152Claire's POV His palm grazed my cheek and slightly stroked it. I leaned in his touch, my blue gaze drinking in the sincere expression of his features. "You didn't have to give me a hint. I had planned to do my own digging. I've been too trusting in the past. Now I'll take matters into my own hands and verify." "I'll be waiting to hear about your findings." I gave a small smile. "This time I have nothing to lose. But if your love is true and you can't find the truth, you will lose me forever." "Don't say that, please. I cannot survive without you, Claire. I am completely invested in you and losing you would destroy me. I need you in my life.” His breathing faltered. “Therefore, I'll be careful with my investigation." His hands enveloped me and I melted into his arms. Feeling his chin rest on my head made my heart bask in the sublime ecstasy of the moment."Your stomach is growling, Hunter. When was the last time you ate something?" He seemed to be thinking when we parted."
153Hunter's POV I confirmed with a bob of head, "Yes. My wife's been warning me about her.""Your ex-wife, you mean." The sly smirk he gave me made my fingers curl into a fist. That look on the bastard's face said that he was well versed with the ups and downs in my life. I saw recognition in his eyes, as if he'd done a quick check on my personal life before coming here. Even if he didn't, I shouldn't be surprised that he corrected me. After all, who wasn't aware of the mistake I committed on the night of my second anniversary! It had been discussed and gossiped about nationwide for months. It still does. If it wasn't for the stack of bundles I hurled at every news channel's way, they would have continued to talk about it still. "Yes, my ex-wife who was my wife back then but I didn't listen to her." I said, not hiding the distaste from my tone. "What specifically did your ex-wife warn you about?"I stared into my palms as I recalled all Claire's told me. "That Zara's not who sh
154Hunter's POVWhile I was amazed at the discovery that my wife could ride a bike, right now I was completely stumped and staring at her skills. She was handling the bike smoothly like it was as easy as icing a cake with a buttering knife. I could see her fingers easing and tightening on the throttle as she sped up on the road and sped down to abide by the traffic rules or before a speedbreaker appeared.This was the side I have never noticed her having. Was Claire always this wild? Always feeling this free with people she loved? If yes, why did I never observe this side of her. Was I not the man she loved with an obsession? I ogled at her profile while a burst of agony spread through my chest. I guess I was too busy with work, too blind to take note of her.Wildness beat like a pulse at my throat as I suppressed the urge to tilt her head and take her lips for a wild kiss. Her hair flowed across from my face. I inhaled the scent of her shampoo and clenched my fingers into a fist. N
236Claire was taken aback. She chuckled, realizing Tyler was siding with Hunter. She didn't call him out for defending Hunter and kept the conversation going. "Yeah, Zara and her leave... I know that. He was depressed by her departure." She said so flatly that Tyler couldn't help but wince. "God, I think I know why you're so pissed. You have two solid reasons. One is obviously Hunter's confession and second is Zara. You're holding those both against him to make him pay, aren't you?""It was never a secret!" "It wasn't, I know, but Claire..." Tyler heaved. "Well, as a person who was cheated and abandoned by his lover, I can understand both of your feelings. I know what it feels to know when your lover has betrayed you. And I also know what it feels like when they leave you without a proper closure.""So Claire..." Tyler stiffened his shoulders. "From a man's perspective, I don't think what Hunter did was wrong. I mean, it was wrong to you but as a man we don't have many ways to tak
235"Shít! I'm sorry, Claire. I didn't think it would tear. I'm sorry." Tyler spoke ruefully. He watched as Claire's face paled and some tears strolled out of her eyes. The room was engulfed by vulnerable silence again and the tension returned. Despite that Tyler smiled seeing her reaction. 'You're very lucky, Hunter. How much I wish Ezma felt this way after sleeping with you. But that bítch had no remorse on her face. She even seemed relaxed about getting rid of me.' He mused and tried to take the letter from her. He reached out for the two pieces of the paper. Claire gave him a warning look as if it was her heart he was asking for, not the letter. The cracks on her lips amazed him, prompting him to smile wider. 'Claire even wounded her mouth for kissing me. This is the love I desire in my life. On the other hand, I tasted ugly betrayal. Ezma hadn't even tried to cover herself when I found her naked in bed beside your sleeping figure, Hunter.' The faint ache in Tyler's chest fro
234Claire glanced at the clock in the room for the Nth time with her burning red eyes. Tears never stopped and no matter how much she tried to distract herself, she was thrown back into the setting at the tourist spot with Hunter on his knees in front of her while she arrogantly waited for him to apologize in the crowded place.She hadn't assumed Hunter would do it. He was a man who wore his pride as a crown and not once did he let him head lower. He was invincible and extremely powerful.Alas, she made it happen what even his powerful enemies couldn't do after spending millions of money. She brought him on his knees and even had a vlogger record his video. She was afraid to check the social media and all the comments on the posts regarding Hunter's apology making rounds online.Claire was hyperventilating as Hunter's images didn't let her relax. She tried to get some fresh air and walked towards the window. The winds were cold but she was still feeling suffocated. She tried to medit
233"But, baby, I am happy that I took it off, else it would have been sitting like a huge rock on my chest. I wanted you to know about those times so we could start afresh. My only mistake was that I shared it at the wrong time... And you were not ready for it. I shouldn't have—" "Cut to the chase, MacIntyre! Apology. I want your apology, not your boring 'I am guilty' speech." Claire raised an eye arrogantly while the crowd around her twisted their lips or showed their annoyance in different ways.My speech was touching them, possessing their hearts and Claire probably noticed that and cut in. Even the girl with the camera scowled but her face softened when she looked at me. She whispered something into the mic on her collar as I focused back on Claire. My eyebrows creased seeing her looking behind me with a red face as if she would burst into tears now. When I chanced a glance behind, my heart stopped beating and fear engulfed me. Bloody Murphy! What was he doing here? How did he
232Also, there's one thing I realized. She wanted this... But not with the man who cheated on her. I felt as though I was being ripped apart. I felt that it would have been better to come under a truck than be here in the car with Claire while she was cowering away from me. I can't describe how I felt as I moved away. I pulled my t-shirt back to wear it. Once it was on, I hesitated to make her look at me. Claire was staring in the space between her knees and chest as she sat with her arms locked around her knees. She was so pale that it ached to see her. The thought of touching her scared me as if I would hurt her with my touch. "What do you want me to do, Claire?" I sighed as I was totally blank.I haven't even started a day ago and it's already wearing me out. Will I ever seek her forgiveness? Seeing how she's shivering from my forced kiss, it seems like she was molested.Her pale face made me feel worse as her lips appeared swollen and assaulted. I stretched a hand out to make h
231Hunter's POV"HUNTERRRRRR!" A loud shriek left Claire's mouth before she leapt towards me.Her arms curled around my neck as she tugged me back, away from the line of the truck. We missed it by a few inches. The driver yelled at me from the side mirror, calling me an idiot, before he sighed in relief.Indeed, a dangerous accident was avoided by mere inches. Thanks to my Dove.I was on the ground, ice under my back. As much as I wanted to shift away to get rid of the frosty pangs I remained stock-still. A smile crept on my lips as I wrapped my arms around Claire who was on top of me.Her head was on my shoulder as her face stayed pressed in the crook of my neck. Her heavy exhalation sent a current to my dick as it compelled me to embrace her more tightly.I'm such a dick head. My stupid attempt overwhelmed her to an extent that left her trembling intensely. Her chest heaved against mine and her sobs rang in my ear like a loud clap of thunder."Dove," I hated to interrupt this momen
230Hunter's POV "I'm the one bleeding and it's your eyes that are shedding tears. Isn't it a little weird, Dove?" She froze, I saw her knuckles turn white from clenching her fingers too tight to keep her emotions in check. But she failed and it made my body hum in gratitude. It's a relief that her heart still cares even though her eyes show deep hatred. "Your curses... I've been thinking about them since you first cursed me, Dove. I won't hide how much it hurts to hear all those words. They make my heart bleed. I wonder if you are really so desperate to see my blood. But... Is this how it’ll be when I’m bleeding and suffering in torment?" I moved back so I could look at her face. My darling was glowing red. Her cute nose seemed like a cherry tomato while the rims around her eyes shimmered a pinkish red. Her wet lashes shadowed her admirable cheeks as her full lips quivered from each sob that left them. "Gosh, if this is how you're going to cry, I swear I'll throw myself under a t
229Hunter's POV Pain clawed through my chest as a smile of agony unrolled on my lips. My eyes weren't moist but the bite of her words made my eyes burn. So much hatred? This should not stun me, but damn, it did. It did more than I was capable of describing it in words. I gazed at her, trying to force a smile despite the deep pain in my chest. I reached out a hand to grab hers and put it back on my bleeding forearm. "Why wait for karma to do what you can do to me now, Dove?" I guided her long nails to my skin and made her scratch me. She gave me a look with her left brow going high, "Are you challenging me? I'm not the old Claire, Hunter MacIntyre. She was easy to fool and manipulate. Don't even dare to think that the thought of hurting you would cause my mind to spin.""All I'm trying to do is bring my old Claire back..." I kept the smile which I could see was aggravating her. "And if this is the only way... Then be it." Her nails pricked my skin enough to cause a burning sensati
228Hunter's PovMy heart swelled triple of its usual size and wanting to jump from my mouth into my hand so it could show to everyone how delighted I was! Yes, my nerves were dancing in happiness and my heart was too excited to contain this happiness.Claire was sitting next to me. It was like a dream come true. That night after she heard my confession and left me alone on the dark and lonely road, I thought it was over. I thought that she wouldn't spare me a single glance after that.But yesterday when she saw me, the relief and happiness was visible in her baby blue eyes. She was soothed but her anger didn't let her show it. And that slap, I won't deny that it didn't hurt me, but that slap was a way to show that she hated me a lot. But I know my Dove. She will never hate me.She had several reasons to hate and never see me again, and all those times she came running into my arms.So she's hardly angry at me. But if I make a little effort then I'm sure the ice around her heart will