Alex leaned back, flashing Ethan a mischievous grin. “Why don’t we head to your yacht? I heard you bought a new one. It’s been ages since we had fun together.”Ava’s heart raced. “Yeah, sure,” she managed, feeling nervous. “I haven’t been on one since I was a teenager.”Ethan remained quiet, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. "Ethan’s always loved the ocean, you know," Alex said, a nostalgic smile tugging at his lips. "Back when we were teens, we used to go out there all the time… until he disappeared."“Disappeared?” Ava repeated, glancing at Ethan. He didn’t respond.As they neared the marina, Alex rolled down the window, inhaling deeply. "Ah, the smell of the water. I’ve missed this."Just then, Gabe appeared with two unfamiliar faces beside him, walking up to their car as they parked. "Mr. Wilson," Gabe said, nodding toward Ethan. "I didn’t expect to see you here."Ethan’s gaze flicked to Gabe, his expression unreadable. "Mr Connor," he greeted coolly.Gabe’s eyes shifted to Ava,
Sophie leaned in close, whispering into Ava's ear. "I heard you and my husband are close at the office. Let’s keep it professional, okay?" She smiled sweetly, but her words felt sharp. Sophie then placed her hand on Ava’s shoulder, pretending to fix a wrinkle on her blouse.Ava barely heard her. She was gripping the yacht’s railing so tightly her knuckles turned white. Her fear of the water was overpowering her ability to respond, and Sophie's words barely registered.Just as Sophie stepped back, Ava thought she might have a chance to move away, but Sophie’s hand shot out, shoving her hard. Ava instinctively grabbed Sophie’s arm as she tumbled, and both of them fell into the water.Screams filled the air as the models Sophie brought along started shouting. The men came running from inside the yacht. Ethan looked in the direction of the noise and saw Ava struggling in the water, while Sophie was already swimming back toward the yacht.Without thinking, Ethan jumped into the water. He s
A knock on the door pulled Ava from her sleep. She stirred under the covers, trying to ignore the sound. But then the door creaked open, and she heard Ethan’s familiar voice.“Still sleeping?” he asked as he stepped into the room."It’s Sunday, Ethan," Ava muttered, turning her head to the other side, pulling the blanket over her shoulder, her face half-buried in her pillow."Exactly why you should get up now," Ethan replied with a knowing smile.Ava groaned, rolling over just enough to peek at him. “Get up for what?” she asked, her voice still thick with sleep."Get dressed and meet me in the gym," Ethan said, already heading toward the door.Ava slumped back into the bed. "“I’ll exercise later… after I’ve had more sleep.” she mumbled, attempting to go back to sleep.Ethan paused, turning toward her with a mischievous look. "You’re not skipping this one, princess. Or do you want me to come carry you out of bed?" He took a playful step toward her.Ava shot up instantly, wide awake now
They stood there in silence, Ethan holding Ava close as her sobs finally slowed. He didn’t say anything, just gently stroked her back while she cried. When her tears subsided, Ava sniffled and pulled back slightly, wiping her face with the back of her hand, embarrassed.“I never thought Sophie would… do something like that. We were friends,” Ava said, her voice shaky, still trying to make sense of everything.“Shh… it’s okay,” Ethan whispered, his voice calm and reassuring. “I’m here now.” His hand rested on her shoulder.Ava nodded, her breathing still uneven, but she was calming down. Her eyes were red from crying, and she felt embarrassed for breaking down in front of him. She glanced up at Ethan, unsure of what to say next.“Thanks,” she whispered, barely loud enough to be heard. She quickly bend her head, hoping to hide her flushed cheeks.“It’s nothing, princess,” Ethan said with a soft smile, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face and tucking it behind her ear. His teas
Ava stepped out of her room and headed toward the dining area. She found Alex at the table, eagerly shoving food into his mouth. “Where’s Ethan?” she asked, glancing around.“I’m here,” a voice called from behind her. Ava turned to see Ethan, freshly dressed in a crisp shirt and jeans, looking effortlessly handsome as always.“You’re not the one going on a date. Why are you dressed like that?” Alex teased, pausing his meal to shoot Ethan a playful look.“I promised to take you around town ,” Ethan replied with a smirk. “But since you’ve got something special planned, I thought I’d tag along.”“Can’t I take Ava out alone for once?” Alex asked, putting on his best puppy-dog face. “Just me and her?”“No,” Ethan said simply, moving to sit at the table.“Where exactly are we going, Alex?” Ethan asked.“Somewhere special,” Alex said with a laugh as he made his way to the front door.After a short drive, they arrived at a park. Ethan raised an eyebrow in disbelief. “This is your ‘special p
Ethan’s mother walked in, her smile lighting up the room. “Ethan!” she exclaimed, rushing toward him with open arms. “I’ve missed you so much, baby!” She placed a quick peck on his lips, her affection warm and open.Ethan’s face flushed slightly as he shifted awkwardly. “Mom…” he muttered, clearly embarrassed.“Oh, hush, Ethan,” she waved off his protests. Then her eyes lit up as she turned toward Alex. “Alex! I didn’t even know you were back in town! Look at you, still as handsome as ever.”But when her gaze shifted to Ava, she paused, her smile widening even more. “And is that… Ava?”“No!” Both Ethan and Ava shouted at once, a bit too loudly.Ethan quickly composed himself, clearing his throat. “I mean… no, Mom. This is Emily, my business partner.”Ethan’s mother raised an eyebrow, looking between the two of them suspiciously. “Emily, huh?” She glanced at Ava again, noticing the resemblance. “Why does she look so much like Ava?”Ava quickly jumped in, nodding. “I’m Ava’s cousin. W
Ava walked into the kitchen, and her eyes widened in surprise. Victoria was standing there, cooking. She was wearing one of Ethan’s long white shirts, which looked like a dress on her.“How did she get that shirt?” Ava wondered. “What…t—” Ava started, her voice caught in her throat, but Victoria was quicker.“I know it’s your plan to drive me out of Ethan’s life, but it’s not going to happen!” Victoria’s voice was sharp, her eyes narrowing as she pointed a wooden spoon in Ava’s direction.Victoria continued, “You don’t question me in my house. What are you to Ethan, huh? Why are you living under his protection like some charity case?” She smirked, stirring the pot on the stove .“By the way. If you must know, I’m making dinner for my Ethan, who has always loved my cooking.”“We were almost married, you know. Ethan never stopped loving me, and I never stopped loving him.”Ava couldn’t hold it back anymore. She folded her arms, leaning against the kitchen counter, a smirk tugging at
Ava's POV I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Why does the thought of Ethan kissing Victoria bother me so much? I asked myself, rubbing my temples. I’m not anything to him, am I?But then, my thoughts drifted back to the park. He kissed me too. My fingers brushed over my lips, remembering that soft peck. But it was just a quick kiss. A peck, I told myself, shaking my head. "Ugh, stop overthinking it," I mumbled, tapping my forehead lightly.Just then, a soft noise interrupted my thoughts. “Hmm…mmm…mmm.”I jumped in my chair, startled. “Ethan?!” I blurted out, wide-eyed as I saw him standing in the doorway.Oh no, it’s Ethan, I thought, my heart racing. Why is he here? I’d been avoiding him for over a week now, and suddenly, there he was.“What’s wrong, princess?” Ethan asked, a smirk playing on his lips as he walked toward my desk. “N-Nothing,” I stammered. “What are you doing here?” I asked.“I work here too,” Ethan said smoothly, pulling out a chair and sitting across from me.I
Ethan’s POVThe morning sunlight streamed through the hotel curtains, but none of us were in the mood to enjoy it. Ava was pacing the room, her fingers anxiously twisting the hem of her shirt, while I was double-checking some notes from last night. We were gearing up to continue the search when a sharp knock interrupted us. I frowned. “Paul?” “No, it’s me,” Caleb’s voice came from the other side of the door. “I’ve got something you need to see.” I opened the door, and Caleb stepped in, raising his phone. There was a flicker of excitement in his eyes, but his tone was serious. “The team I organized to track him down found him.” I narrowed my eyes. “What do you mean, ‘team’?” My voice dropped, a dangerous edge slipping into it. Before Caleb could respond, Ava emerged from the bedroom, her expression suspicious. “You organized what?” “Relax,” Caleb sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “They’re a private team—trusted people. They don’t know anything about the case or who’s in
Ethan’s POVNew Orleans greeted us with its warm, sultry air as we stepped off the jet. The city had a pulse of its own, humming with life even at this late hour. Jazz music drifted from the streets, mixing with the scent of something rich and spicy in the air. But despite the charm of the place, Ava barely noticed. We’ve been moving from one doorstep to another, chasing leads, asking questions, and hitting dead ends. “We can rest and continue tomorrow,” Caleb suggested, rubbing his neck.Ava was tense beside me, her fingers gripping the hem of her dress, her brows knitted in deep thought. “Hey,” I murmured, brushing my fingers against hers. “We’ll find him. We’re close now.” She exhaled sharply, nodding. “I know. It’s just… what if he doesn’t want to be found? What if he disappears before we get to him?” I stopped walking and turned to her, cupping her cheek. “Then we’ll track him down again. You’re not alone in this, Ava. I won’t let you be.” Her lips parted slightly, he
Ava's POV "Good morning," I mumbled sleepily, my voice thick with drowsiness as I turned over in bed. My eyes landed on Ethan—shirtless, his toned chest on full display—but thankfully, he still had his pants on. Thank goodness. "How are you feeling?" he asked, pushing himself up from the sofa he had been sitting on and walking toward me. "I feel good," I murmured, lowering my gaze as warmth crept up my cheeks. He smirked. "Hmmm?" "I mean, I feel… amazing," I said, correcting myself with a small smile. His lips curled into a knowing grin. "Wait… hold on. How—how did I get here?" I asked, suddenly alert. The last thing I remembered was being on the couch with him. "You fell asleep, so I carried you here," he said casually, reaching out to brush his fingers against my forehead as if checking my temperature. "I'm… fine," I mumbled, suddenly feeling self-conscious. My cheeks burned hotter, and before he could say anything else, I felt an untimely hiccup escape my lips. G
Ava's POV My cheeks heated up as I felt him run his tongue over my pussy, sucking it, making me groan. I attempted to get up, only for him to grab my thighs, placing me to his face as he inserted his tongue into my entrance. Oh…this… feels..so nice! I groan out loud, tossing my head backward. My brain feels dizzy with strain as he devours me. I felt like I was losing my mind. I feel so heated, humiliated, and horny and it all feels fantastic at the same time. Oh, Ethan, I yelled out as I ran my palm over his head, tangling my finger over his head bringing him further near. This caused him to hurry up exerting more pressure as he fuck me with his tongue. This feels so fantastic, I felt like I was out of space, I've never felt this way before. Yes right there, I muttered as his tongue went a bit higher. Oh my gosh! I moved my hips into his face, making him gasp as he gripped me firmly, leaving his fingerprint on my body. I tossed my head back rolling my eyes as he abru
Ethans POV. I yank her neck aside and assault it with kisses, making her moan softly."Fuck," I muttered as I turned her to face me. In that brief moment. She looked breathtakingly beautiful, and that fierce, the desire in her eyes made me want more of her than I could ever admit aloud.I gripped the side of her face before leaning closer and colliding my lips with hers.The sweet taste of her lips made me slip my tongue hungrily into her mouth. She held me tightly, moaning softly against my lips as she kissed me back. My hands trailed down her waist until they landed on her ass. I gave it a firm squeeze, drawing a sharp gasp from her lips.I slowly lifted the long gown she was wearing, my fingers grazing her soft skin until I reached her bare thigh. I gave it a gentle squeeze before sliding my hand higher, gripping her ass firmly."Fuck…" I muttered, pausing to take her in. She was blushing so hard, her face completely flushed, making her look even more irresistible. My gaze traile
“Let me do the work. Just relax, and I’ll serve you, my lady,” he said, winking at me. I leaned back, letting him take care of everything. The snacks were delicious, and the wine was rich and smooth, but the best part was the way Ethan kept making me laugh and smile. When we finished, I lay back on the blanket, staring up at the stars while Ethan stepped away for a moment. “Here,” Ethan said, returning with a bundle of clothes in his hands. “Change into this. We’re spending the night here.” He winked at me, his mischievous grin making my heart skip a beat. I took the clothes from him, feeling a sudden rush of nervousness. I didn’t know why the idea of spending the night with Ethan here felt so… intense. After all, I lived with him, but tonight felt different. He didn’t leave, though. He stood there, watching me, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Can you go so I can change?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. “It’s not like I haven’t seen everything before,” he t
Ava's POV We walked to the door, and Ethan couldn't stop rubbing my lower back. His hands were driving me crazy. Every touch sent a rush of heat through me, and I could feel my skin tingling beneath his fingers. When we got to his car, he turned me around, pulling me close. His lips captured mine in a kiss I thought would be simple—until he deepened it, slipping his tongue into my mouth. I didn’t hesitate to kiss him back. I’d been dying for those lips, and now that I had them, I didn’t want to let go. When he finally broke free from the kiss, he didn’t stop. His lips trailed over my face, leaving soft, lingering kisses that sent shivers down my spine. “Get inside the car. I have somewhere to take you,” he murmured against my skin, his voice low and commanding. He opened the car door for me, gesturing for me to get in. I was about to slide inside when his hand smacked my ass. The sound echoed in the quiet night, and I gasped, turning to glare at him. Ethan just grinned, h
Ethan's POV She walked into the restaurant, standing there looking absolutely stunning. I had arranged for the driver to drive her to the hotel where we’d have our date night, a night I had meticulously planned down to the last detail. She was breathtaking. Every part of her, from her carefully styled hair to the way her dress hugged her figure, seemed designed to drive me wild. All I could think of was pulling her into my arms and holding her close. As she moved toward me, her perfume filled my senses—a mix of sweetness and temptation that made her utterly irresistible. It was intoxicating, the kind of scent that lingered and made you want more. When she finally reached me, I leaned in to give her a light kiss on the cheek. "You smell so good," I murmured, my lips brushing her ear as I leaned closer, taking in her scent. Her cheeks flushed a deep pink, and her eyes sparkled under the dim lighting. "You smell so... edible right now," she murmured. Then her eyes widened, and
Ethan walked to Ava's door and gave it a light knock before gently opening it. “Are you sleeping?” he asked in a low tone. “No,” Ava answered, sitting up from her bed. “I… I just wanted to check up on you before I sleep,” Ethan said, moving closer to her. “I’m fine,” Ava said, smiling. “I think I should head to my room now,” Ethan said, pointing at the door. He walked toward Ava and gave her a light kiss. “Good night, princess,” he whispered softly before walking out of her room. Ava’s heart raced as she watched him go, her lips still tingling from his kiss. She was about to lie back down when the door creaked open again. Ethan stepped back in, his expression serious but warm. Ava looked up, surprised to see him back. “And Ava, I really meant what I said earlier in the kitchen.” “I know,” Ava said, unable to hold back her smile anymore. “So, we have a date tomorrow?” she asked, unable to hide her excitement. “Yes, princess,” Ethan said, smirking at her before