Adrian's Pov
I wake just before dawn, the early morning light filtering in through the curtains. Stella is cuddled up against me, her bare skin warm and soft where it presses against my body. I can't help but pull her a little closer, breathing in the intoxicating floral scent of her hair.
Last night's passionate memories come rushing back - Stella's lips hot and eager on mine, her form arching wantonly above me, the exquisite heat of being sheathed deep inside her at last.
A possessive pride surges through me. After all this time craving her, desiring to make this woman truly mine, I've finally claimed what I've wanted for so long once again.
My eyes rake over the delicate curves of her body, taking in the smatteri
I can't tear my eyes away from the shocking sight of Adrian running on that treadmill, his legs carrying him effortlessly. This whole time he's been able to walk...to run. He's been lying to me this entire time!A flood of hurt and confusion swirls inside me. I turn on my heel and rush out of the gym, barely registering Adrian calling my name behind me. Hot tears sting my eyes as I make my way back to our hotel room with singular focus.As soon as I'm inside, I yank my suitcase off the luggage rack and flip it open on the bed. I frantically start grabbing handfuls of my clothes and belongings, haphazardly shoving them inside.I need to get out of here. Away from Adrian and his deception."Stella, wait." Adrian's voi
Adrian advances toward me with the self-assured stride of a predator cornering its prey. Instinctively, I step back, my suitcase falling from my grip as I collide with the wall behind me."W-What are you doing?" I stammer out, unable to stop the flush of nervous heat spreading across my cheeks.He doesn't respond, at least not with words. His piercing gaze roams hungrily over every inch of my body, dark eyes glittering with an undisguised yearning that has my pulse stuttering.Soon Adrian stood before me, his form looming over me, one palm slamming against the wall by my head as he cages me in with his larger frame. His other hand drifts up, fingertips lightly tracing along my jaw and sending an involuntary shiver down my spine.
The anticipation builds as he positions himself, teasing me.I gasp as he finally enters me, the initial stretch and fullness overwhelming in the best possible way. Adrian's eyes lock with mine, his expression one of intense focus and desire. Inch by inch, he sinks deeper, his movements slow and deliberate, savoring the sensation of our bodies joining.I arch my back, meeting his thrusts eagerly, craving more of him. Each stroke sends a surge of pleasure through me, building the tension in the pit of my stomach. Adrian's hands grip my hips firmly, guiding me in rhythm with his own movements, our bodies moving together as if they were made for this dance.The room echoes with the sound of our shared moans, the passion between us burning hotter with every thrust. I wrap my
I glare daggers at Adrian as he wheels himself up the ramp and onto his private jet. The handsome billionaire bastard stops to speak with his staff before disappearing inside the cabin.Ever since I discovered his deception about being paralyzed from the waist down, I haven't been able to say a single word to him...... well after our multiple steamy encounter last night. I curse my damn body for being weak to his touch. The urge to storm over and tip that damn wheelchair he's been faking needing is almost overpowering.But then flashes of memory from last night invade my mind - his muscular arms pulling me flush against his chest, the scorching trail his lips blazed down my neck, the way I was pinned underneath him on the bed as he...I shake my head sharply, cheeks flus
Pushing open the door to our apartment, I was immediately greeted by my best friend and roommate Lyra. Her eyes went wide when she saw me."Stella! What are you doing back so soon?" Lyra rushed over, taking my bag from my hand.I sighed heavily. "There was some kind of emergency, so we had to cut the trip short and come home."Lyra's eyes danced with curiosity as she pulled me over to the couch, wiggling her eyebrows suggestively. "Oooh, do tell! Did you bring back any goodies? Was there any steamy vacation action to report?" She gave an exaggerated wink.Rolling my eyes, I corrected her. "It wasn't a vacation, Lyra. It was a business trip with my boss.""Potato, potahto!" She waved a dismissive hand. "Same difference when you're traveling to fabulous locations. Now spill - did anything hot and heavy go down? We have so much to talk about and I have something very important to tell you!"I opened my mouth, then closed it, feeling the sting o
Adrian's PovI entered the dimly lit room, my two men stood in the back of the room. The captive, bound to a chair, looked up at me with wide, fearful eyes. I nodded to my men, indicating they could leave us alone.They exited silently, shutting the heavy door behind them. The room now echoed with the muffled sounds from outside, creating an eerie atmosphere.I stepped closer to the trembling man, studying him intently. His fear was evident, but I maintained a calm demeanor."I've been searching for you for quite some time," I said, my voice echoing softly in the confined space. His eyes darted around nervously, searching for what I presume to be an escape that didn't exist.
I pushed a cart through the aisles of the supermarket, focusing on the task at hand: picking up groceries for the week. It had been two days since I had sent my resignation letter to Adrian, and the silence from him was both a relief and a disappointment.Part of me had expected him to call, to plead or to try to manipulate me into staying. But the days had passed in eerie quiet, confirming that I was truly on my own now.Despite wanting this freedom, a small part of me felt foolishly disappointed that he hadn't fought any at all to keep me. It was absurd, considering how we never really even had a relationship.As I reached for a can of soup, memories flooded my mind-the touch of his hands, the intensity in his eyes, and the way he made my body ache for him.
Third party povGabriella stood behind Adrian's slightly open door, her curiosity piqued as she overheard his conversation on the phone."Follow her 24/7," Adrian's voice was low and commanding. "I want to know where she's going, what she's doing-everything."Confusion clouded Gabriella's mind. Who was he talking about? And why was he so determined to monitor this person's every move? The questions swirled in her head, and before she could stop herself, she pushed the door open and stormed into Adrian's room.Adrian looked up from his laptop, surprise and annoyance flickering across his face as Gabriella barged in. Without a word, she crossed the room and sat down on the edge of his bed.