TRISTAN I can't believe it was coming out of her mouth my eyes grew wide in shock, my heart froze instantly, but I can't stay.A Week EarlierThe day after I took Willow, my hands were in my pockets, and I was exhausted after Hailey made me run through the casino's files at home and left me in the middle to give Jaxon a blow job.The weight of the casino keeps becoming a burden day by day; I don't even know how I was able to survive. Striding down the hall to my room, my phone rang in my pockets. I picked it up to see Bernice, one of my one-nighters, calling.She was a developer interested in the casino's growth and gave me a lap dance in my office, which led to a hot make-out session and eventually banging in my office, which of course, Hailey doesn't know. She's just too desperate and doesn't understand what a one-night stand means.I back against a door opposite Willow's room and memories from yesterday kept flooding back.For some reason my chest thump I felt like she was staring
Tristan Time skipped to a Week laterI can't stay, I can't break any of them but she won't let me go."I can't stay." I muttered to her, I doubt she could barely understand me, her sleepy eyes were half closed and her grip on me tightened."Please stay." She pouted I could not say no, I'm the reason she was locked in the basement."Only for some time, when you are asleep I'm gone." She nods in agreement as I got on her bed. Gently, she let's go of my hand her eyes became heavy and tired."Goodnight," she yawned, her eyes dimmed shut. I waited for some time until she was in a deep sleep, placing pillows as a barrier between both of us.Willow is a restless sleeper, continuously turning and twisting until she broke down the barricade of pillows between us. I scooted a little away from her, but she found her way back to me, her leg brushing against mine. Quietly, I got up, successfully lifted her leg, and moved it away from mine.I yawned, feeling tired. It's almost 11, and I've been try
WILLOWMy head was buried in my pillow, drooling, when I sniffed a familiar scent. My eyes sluggishly opened, and I tried to make out where I was. I had one of those Tristan dreams, but this time, he carried me in bridal style from that dark room to my room. I childishly pouted for him to stay, and I chuckled quietly to myself, realizing it was all just a dream.That was never going to happen.I redrew my head from my pillow, and rubbed my eyes I noticed a pair of arms encircled round my hips.I opened my eyes to see Tristan sound asleep as he breathe pushing my Bangs slightly, it wasn't a dream, I can't believe I did that, I broke a rule he's gonna kill me.I tried to escape his grasp, but somehow, his arms were locked tight around me like unyielding chains. His eyes sluggishly opened, and he yawned, the transition from half-consciousness to full awareness evident in the gradual widening of his gaze.I'm so dead"Good, you're awake," he said calmly, not the reaction I expected. Perhap
WILLOW'S POV"What do you want, Willow, a kiss or a hickey?" The shift in his demeanor left me bewildered – moments ago, he was stern and forbidding, and now, he stood before me, tempting me to choose between breaking rules. My heart raced in anticipation of the forbidden decision ahead.Caught in the intensity of the moment, his body pressing against mine, I hesitated, uncertain of what to do next. His slow breath mingled with mine, creating a charged atmosphere, and I found myself paralyzed against the wall, torn between the rules and the tempting unknown.Both our palms were sweaty, I understand why mine were but for Tristan I'm confused as he leans in closer.As his lips drew near, I braced myself for my first kiss. Unsure of the technique, I decided to follow the lead, hoping to mimic the romantic scenes from TV. The anticipation and nervousness pulsed through me, creating a mix of excitement and anxiety."Tristan. " Hailey barged in kicking down the door, she spots us both in our
WILLOW'S POVHailey did most of the shopping, carefully selecting the best quality yet affordable clothing in each store at the mall. She emphasized, "Just because I'm rich doesn't mean I won't buy it because it's cheap." Surprisingly, we managed to spend not more than a hundred dollars.Returning before the deadline, Hailey suggested we try out the gowns she selected. Her fashion sense was exceptional. She opted for a black short gown, sleeveless, highlighting her flat abdomen and accentuating the curves of her tiny waist. She completed the look with matching black heels and a neatly tied bun."How do I look...??" She asked"Beautiful, I wish a dress would fit me perfectly like yours.." I unsuccessfully tried out ten dresses so far and they look horrible on me."Don't worry the goddess of fashion is here." She rummaged through the dress as she picked one, a red gown handing it over to me."I bought this especially for you. Go try it on and hide in the kitchen. Let me go get Tristan .
WILLOW'S POVThree rules broken in one night, Tristan kisses me roughly, nibbling on my lower lip and sucking on the upper lobe of my lip. His tongue brushes my lips, trying to force its way into my mouth. I let out a whimper; his eyes are shut, while mine, on the other hand, are wide open.The kiss took me off guard, leaving me with little time to react. I attempted to push him away, but he forced his body against mine, overpowering me. A sense of weakness swept over me, and as he slowly softened the kiss, every moment felt like an exploration of my mouth in ways I could never have imagined. His lips transformed from rough to tender, and he gently loosened his grip on my upper arm. What began as a forceful kiss evolved into something passionate.As he delicately brushed my lips with his tongue, his hands traced down my waistline, pulling me closer. I reciprocated, my hands finding their way to the nape of his neck, pulling him in. Our lips pressed softly against each other, and I tast
20 MINUTES EARLIERCADEN'S POV"Everyone, can I get your attention..." I tapped my glass gently as everyone took their glasses up, thinking I'm calling for a toast."Thank you, everyone, for coming to my engagement. It means a lot. I'm sorry to have wasted your money and your time for you to drive here, but the engagement is off..." Everyone gasped as Cora made her way to me."What are you saying, honey? Did you drink too much..." She chuckled frantically, dismissing my words like they didn't mean anything."I'm not drunk. I'm sorry, Cora , but I'm in love with someone else..." I told her. That wasn't the real reason, but using Willow indirectly as an excuse seemed to be to my advantage."And who is that?" she asked, trying to hold back the tears in her eyes."I can't tell you..." Everyone gasped, not expecting this to happen."Well, you better change your mind because all these people came here to see us engaged..." She spat."That's why I apologized; you'll be heavily compensated. Yo
TRISTAN'S POVThe podium crashes down, trapping me, and the fire's relentless advance shrouds everything in thick, black smoke. I struggle to see through the darkness, and with each breath, the harsh smoke tightens its grip on my lungs, leaving my throat parched and cutting off precious oxygen.Violent coughs rack my body as the fire rages, devouring everything in its path. My desperate gaze darts towards the elevator, but hesitation creeps in – a risky move, the fire might have invaded its metal confines. I contemplate the stairs; the carpet beneath me already melts, a precursor to the scorching danger ahead. Without a second thought, I sprint through the small, confining space, but disaster strikes as the rail breaks, burning and collapsing in the stairwell's heart. The heat intensifies, trapped in the confined space, amplifying my violent coughs. In a frantic moment, I shed my outer jacket, smothering the flicker of fire as I press onward, determined, up the stairs.In the midst of