Callum POV
Lilly sleeps peacefully, her small frame pressed against mine. I should be working, making my rounds, ensuring everything in the club is running smoothly. But that can wait. Right now, what matters is setting things straight with Sasha. She doesn’t have the right to undermine the women here or sabotage who they’re scheduled to see. Especially not Lilly.
Carefully, I slide out of bed, pulling the covers back up over her. She stirs slightly but doesn’t wake. I take a moment to watch her, the peaceful rise and fall of her chest, before grabbing my clothes and throwing them on. Determination hardens in my chest as I leave the room and head downstairs.
The hum of conversation greets me as I step into the common area. The women are sitting together, laughter and chatter filling the air. At the center of it all is Sasha, her smile wide as she talks animatedly. The moment she notices me, the warmth drops from her face, replaced by a cold, po
Callum POVThe women’s chatter quiets, and Sasha, who had been speaking animatedly, straightens, her expression shifting from smug to cautious.“Sasha,” Dante calls, his voice calm but firm. “A word.”She crosses her arms defensively, but her smile is tight as she walks over. “Of course, Dante. What’s the problem?”“I’ve been hearing complaints about the scheduling tonight,” he says, his tone measured. “Specifically, that two clients were told Lilly wasn’t available when she was.”Sasha’s eyes flicker to me briefly before she adopts an innocent expression. “I was just trying to do my job,” she says smoothly. “The rules state the women need to be in the room for at least an hour before their appointments. Lilly wasn’t. I thought it was better to redirect the clients than have them waiting.”Dante’s gaze sharpens. “
Lilly POVCallum’s words echo in my mind, and I can’t help but smile. Call me crazy, but the idea that he’d hunt me down and kidnap me—it’s oddly sweet in a twisted way. It’s his way of showing how much I mean to him. More than I ever realized.He makes me feel safe, even with all the chaos surrounding Sasha. Here, in his arms, everything feels right. His finger trails down my side, his touch light yet electric, sending a shiver through me. My body responds instinctively, drawn to him in ways I can’t control.I reach up, wrapping my arm around his neck and pulling him closer. My lips meet his, and the kiss deepens, filled with heat and longing. His hands roam over me, one sliding down to cup my ass, holding me tightly against him. I push forward, trying to shift the balance, but I misjudge the edge of the bed.With a sudden lurch, we tumble backward. The impact isn’t hard, but the groan that escapes him send
Lilly POVCallum grunts, his hands gripping me possessively as he plunges into me without hesitation. The stretch is sudden, the burn exquisite, but he gives me no time to adjust. His thrusts come hard and fast, each one a declaration of ownership.“Is this what you want?” he rasps, his breath hot against my skin. “You want a cock that can’t control itself when it’s inside of you?”“Yes! Faster, Callum, make me yours!” I cry out, my nails clawing into the sheets as pleasure mingles with pain.He obliges, his pace brutal, relentless. His hands dig into my hips, holding me firmly as he slams into me over and over. “You’re mine, aren’t you, Lilly? You’re mine to fuck how I please.” His tone is harsh, each word dripping with possessive lust that ignites something primal within me.“Yes,” I manage to gasp, my voice breaking as the intensity of his movements overwhelm
Lilly POVI know why Callum is insisting he takes me down but I think it will cause more arguments if Sasha sees us together."You know you don't need to work down here right?" He looks at me and I nod. "Just consider it, it will also mean there's less chance for Sasha to get near you when you're alone." He kisses my cheek and looks around."Don't, Callum, leave her alone, please otherwise everyone will find out."Nodding, he kisses me. "Fine, but let me know if she screws up your clients."Laughing, I nod. "I thought you would want that," I mutter."What does that mean?" He looks at me and I shrug. "Lilly?""You're hinting at me to stop working down here, clearly you don't want me near other men so her stopping me from working will be amazing." I shrug and walk off. Getting into the changing rooms, I begin looking through things.“Everyone, this is Luna!” Sasha's words have me freeze a
Lilly POVI sit doing her nails, trying to ignore the glares that Sasha is throwing at me. "So what other gifts has your stalker given you?" I smile at her."Rose petals, pictures of me asleep, a necklace, rope." Her eyes roll and I smile."You seem to smile a lot when you're talking about your stalker but not when you speak of Justin," I point out and she nods."Justin is the safe option. My stalker? He seems like the sort of guys I vowed never to go near again." She sighs loudly."But it's those ones you vow to stay away from that have your heart fluttering," I say and she nods. Sitting I continue to do her nails as she tells me more about her stalker. It's sweet, and her stalker seems to know more about her than Justin does.To be fair, I never liked Justin, the times I've been in the office and saw him, he gives me the creeps. He could be a stalker, but the sort who you don't want to stalk you.I
Lilly POVHe moves closer, and I pull back. “I need to get clean and brush my teeth Callum.” He can’t kiss and touch me right now before I clean myslef.“Shut the fuck up and kiss me, I don’t care.” His lips slam onto mine, and I groan.His hands grip my ass and pulls me into him. His erection pushes against my core, and I whimper. I want him too, God do I want him.I wrap my arms around his neck and deepen the kiss.“I need you Lilly, I need to be inside of you now.” His voice is gruff against my ear.I moan, and he takes it as an invitation to slip his tongue in my mouth. He tastes so perfect.I moan louder, and his hand slides down between my legs, and he shoves his finger inside me.“God, you’re already wet for me.” He growls, and I blush.His finger starts to pump in and out of me while his other hand grabs my ass.“God yo
Callum POVEverything feels like it’s spiraling out of control, and I’m starting to understand why mixing work with personal relationships is a disaster waiting to happen. Sasha has been avoiding me since that night she found out about me and Lilly, making it impossible to resolve anything between us. I can’t wrap my head around why she’s acting this way—why she cares so much about me and Lilly. She made it clear that what happened between us was nothing, yet her actions now scream the opposite.And it’s not just about me. Sasha’s been at odds with Dante too. His obsession with Luna is consuming him, and while I don’t entirely agree with how he’s handling things, it’s obvious he loves her. Sasha, on the other hand, is on a rampage because Dante’s barely here, leaving her to report everything to me. Except she doesn’t actually talk to me—she barks out the problem, storms out, and leaves me no
Callum POVAll coherent thought evaporates as she works herself on my shaft, her breathy moans filling the room. I drink in the erotic sight of her perky tits bouncing with each roll of her hips. Leaning in, I capture a rosy nipple between my lips, swirling my tongue and reveling in her answering gasp of pleasure.“Yes, Callum, just like that,” she whimpers, threading her fingers through my hair.I grip her hips tighter as she grinds against me, her slick heat enveloping my throbbing cock. “Fuck, Lilly...” I groan, my head falling back as she rides me with wild abandon.“That’s it, baby. Take what you need,” I encourage huskily, my thumbs digging into the soft flesh of her ass. She whimpers and writhes, her perky tits bouncing enticingly with each rise and fall.“Oh god, Callum!” Lilly cries out, her walls fluttering around me. “You feel so good inside me. I’ve been craving this,
“Hey.” I cup his face in my hands, my thumbs brushing over his cheekbones. “You don’t have to do it all. You don’t have to carry everyone. We’re okay. I’m okay.”He looks at me, his eyes searching mine, and I can see the walls he usually keeps up start to lower. He doesn’t say anything, just holds me tighter, his fingers splayed against my back like he’s afraid to let go.“You’ve been my everything,” I whisper, my voice catching. “You saved me when I thought I couldn’t be saved. And I’ll never stop loving you for that.”He closes his eyes and leans his forehead against mine. “You’re the reason I keep going,” he murmurs. “You’re everything, firefly. You always have been.”The way he says it, the raw honesty in his voice, makes my throat tighten. I slide my hands down to his shoulders, holding him as close as I can. “I’ll always be here for you. No matter what.”For a long moment, we just sit there, holding each other in the middle of the noise and laughter of the party. It’s like the r
Serena POVThe music thumps lightly in the background as I sit on one of the plush couches in the corner of the reception hall, leaning back against the soft cushions. People are milling about, laughing, drinking, swaying to the music under the warm glow of fairy lights. It’s the end of the weekend, the final night of all the chaos and celebrations, and while I should be tired, I’m not. There’s a relaxed energy in the air, a sense of satisfaction that everything went off perfectly.Rich flops down beside me, a glass of something amber in his hand, and he’s grinning like a cat who just stole the cream. He stretches his legs out, looking entirely too pleased with himself, and I can’t help but laugh.“What’s that smug look for?” I nudge his arm.“Smug? Me? I don’t know what you’re talking about, sunshine.” He takes a long sip of his drink, his grin never fading. “I’m just happy. Look around, Dante’s hitched, Callum’s married, and no one set the place on fire. That’s what I call a win.”I
Jace POV“Oh, come on,” Dante presses, still grinning. “You don’t think it’s a little weird how you two always seem to know everything about each other? Like, everything.”Callum chimes in, shaking his head with a smirk. “I mean, it’s impressive, don’t get me wrong. But it’s also kinda suspicious. Like, how close are you two, really?”Rich leans back in his chair, spreading his arms. “What can I say? Jace and I just have that connection. Isn’t that right, Jace?”“Cut it out, Rich,” I snap, though I can feel the heat creeping into my face. It’s not that they’re serious, they’re just fucking with me, but the teasing is relentless.“Relax,” Dante says, raising his hands in mock surrender. “It’s not like we’re judging. We’re just saying… You two are close. Like, really close.”“Nothing wrong with that,” Callum adds, his grin widening. “In fact, it’s kind of sweet. You guys trust each other. You share things. Intimate things, apparently.”“Intimate my ass,” I grumble, grabbing a piece of t
Jace POVI watch her disappear into the bathroom, the sheet trailing behind her. As soon as the door closes, I lean back against the headboard, running a hand through my hair. “What the hell, Rich?” I grumble, turning my glare on him.He’s standing there with a coffee cup in one hand and a mischievous grin that I’m too tired to deal with. “You’re welcome for not barging in earlier,” he says, handing me the cup.I take it, wrapping both hands around it, and let the warmth sink in. “You could have waited a little longer. Or, I don’t know, knocked before coming back in.”“Where’s the fun in that?” He slumps into the armchair in the corner, watching me with that unshakable smirk. “You’re way too easy to mess with in the morning.”I take a long sip of coffee before responding. “I was already hungover. Now I’m just annoyed.”“Annoyed is better than dead, and I like living, so…” Rich trails off, still grinning. “Besides, you wouldn’t kill me. You like having me around too much.”I groan, but
Serena POVI nuzzle closer to Jace, his arm tightening around me as I try to relax again. The warmth of his body against mine is soothing, and for a moment, I think I might actually drift off. But then Rich lets out a soft mumble from the floor, his words indistinct but definitely audible.“Goddammit,” Jace mutters under his breath. “I knew it. I knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep with him here.”I tug him closer, resting my head on his chest. “Shh,” I whisper, pressing a soft kiss to his jaw. “He’s not that loud. Just try.”He sighs, his hand running down my back as if to settle me. “Firefly…”“Try,” I repeat, pulling him in even tighter.He doesn’t reply, but I can feel him relax, his breathing evening out against mine. After a moment, the room quiets again, except for Rich’s occasional muttering. But Jace doesn’t say anything else. Instead, he rests his chin against my head, holding me close. His steady breathing finally lulls me back into sleep, and soon I fall asleep again.Waking
Serena POVI’m maybe a little drunk, but not that drunk. Hugging Luna and Lilly, I walk out and head to the place I’m staying with Jace. As soon as I step inside, I throw myself onto the bed.Not long after, the door opens and Jace walks in. He gives me a lopsided smile and makes his way over, collapsing onto the bed beside me.I kiss him softly, smiling. “Have fun?”He mumbles something unintelligible, which just makes me laugh.“So much for not drinking much,” I say, nudging him with a smirk.“Blame Dante,” he groans. “He gave me the shots.”I raise a brow. “Dante? Wait, so this wasn’t Rich? I’m shocked. Did he actually behave for a change?”Jace rubs his face and lets out a long groan. “He’s probably more sober than I am. Don’t ask me how.”Yep, he’s wasted. Shaking my head, I climb off the bed and help him sit up so I can get his clothes off. His smile grows wider as I tug at his shirt.“No,” I warn, “don’t get any ideas. You need sleep or you’ll look like death at the wedding tom
Serena POVI can’t help but laugh, shaking my head as I think about it. I never thought a book like this would make me feel, well, anything beyond shock. “But still,” I say, flipping back to the scene where Dominic starts breaking down, “this guy spent his whole life preaching about purity. Then the devil shows up, and suddenly it’s all out the window.”“That’s the beauty of it,” Lilly says. “It’s not sudden at all. The cracks were always there. The devil just gave him a push.”The more we talk, the more I find myself leaning in. The details they’re pointing out, the way they’re pulling apart each character’s motives, I can’t look away. Even when the conversation shifts to the dark, twisted scenes I would’ve written off before, I’m still right there, asking questions, offering my own thoughts. I don’t even notice how much time has passed until Luna mentions needing another drink.By then, I’m not just listening. I’m in it, flipping pages, debating over whether Dominic had any real cho
Serena POVI walk into the room and my eyes immediately land on Lilly and Luna. We’ve done a few video calls together before, but seeing them in person is different. Luna is the first to react, springing up from her seat and coming straight over to pull me into a hug.Luna introduces me to the others, pointing out a few names as we walk further into the room. A small group of women sit in a circle of couches and chairs, chatting quietly. They each give a friendly wave or nod, and I offer a polite smile in return. Luna explains who’s who, though I’m not sure I’ll remember everyone’s name by the end of the night.Meanwhile, Lilly is still in her chair, completely absorbed in a book. She hasn’t even glanced up since I came in. It’s not until Luna calls her name that she finally looks over. Her face lights up when she sees me, and she closes her book carefully before coming over and giving me a warm hug.“Finally! You’re here,” Lilly says with a grin. “We were starting to think you’d gott
Jace POVRich leans back, shaking his head. “Man, it’s crazy to think how far we’ve come. From that cramped, shitty apartment to this. And through it all, you’ve still managed to put up with my crap.”“Barely,” I say with a smirk. “You’re not exactly easy to deal with, you know.”Rich grins, leaning forward again, resting his chin on his hand. “Yeah, but you’d be bored without me. Admit it.”I roll my eyes, but I’m laughing now. “Fine. Maybe a little.”“Damn right,” he says with a wink.Rich’s grin softens just slightly as he swirls the remaining whiskey in his glass. “You know, Jace,” he says, his voice lower now, almost contemplative. “You’ve always been the steady one. Even when we were broke, when everything felt like it was falling apart. You never lost your cool.”I huff out a laugh. “You sure about that? Because I remember a few nights where I definitely lost my shit. Especially when you kept betting more than we had.”“But you always kept us out of real trouble,” Rich counters