“Turn around. I’m not done with you yet.” Sweat trickled down her nape. Therese breathed heavily as she turned to look at him gritting his teeth. “Raven, please. Let’s take a break for a while, hm?” She tried to reach out and brush her fingers on his face only to be slapped away. “No. I say when we stop.” “Ah!” He was dealing with roughly. Far too rough for her preference. Still, Therese let herself be pushed and pulled in bed, hoping that after this, Raven will finally clear his mind enough to talk to her. To hear what she’s about to say. For now, she gripped the sheets tightly and swallowed her cries. “Mine. Fucking mine.” He uttered in a frenzy voice sounding almost like a growl as he lifted her hips up the air and drilled his cock inside her in a brutal phase. He reached to press her beck solidly on the pillow and grabbed her waist hard. His left hand was almost choking her but he didn’t stop. The sound of skin clapping against skin filled the room. Most of the time, Therese
Raven’s fiance.It felt like an ice-cold bucket of water was poured directly above her. Therese stood frozen on the ground, forcing her weakening knees to carry her weight. Coming to his office was a bad idea. She shouldn’t have followed her gut. When he wasn’t anywhere to be found in the house, she thought he would be here. She thought she could talk to him about what happened to Keith.She wasn’t expecting to see anything close to this.She felt her heart shatter into pieces. Her vision blurred with unshed tears as she witnessed Raven’s tongue throat-deep with a woman she just met earlier. A woman she thought she could befriend. “I’m so sorry that you witnessed that. It’s embarrassing but it’s not like we’re doing anything wrong, right? We’ll be husband and wife soon.” “Wife.” She repeated the word inside her head.What’s this woman’s name again? Right, Erika. Erika’s demeanor is the complete opposite of what she’s saying. She wasn’t embarrassed or sorry at all. She snickered a
He would never tolerate it. Jayce knew what Raven did to Therese was a total dick move. He’s here to hammer some morals inside his best friend’s head whether he likes it or not. “You were an asshole. You know that right?” “I know! One more bottle here please!” Raven took a shot of the strongest, most expensive liquor in the bar. “Therese didn’t deserve that. What the hell, man?” “I wasn’t expecting her to be there, alright? I was just…testing the waters with Erika. That’s all.” His hold on the glass tightened as he remembered her crying face. Jayce sighed heavily, massaging his temples as he dealt with the Desmond drama. “Okay, so how was it? With Erika?” Silence passed between them save for the instrumental music in the background. Raven slumped over the counter as his lips formed a thin line. “She’s…she’s okay, I guess. Too soon to tell.” “No shit.”Jayce leaned forward, tapping his shoulder forcefully. “Raven, I’ve known how you were with women since forever! You’re always
“N-no, I don’t…mhmmp!” Therese pulled Raven’s chest with all her might but he is way stronger than her. She couldn’t help the tears streaming down her face now. “Mine.” Raven growled as he kissed her deeply, passionately. She could taste alcohol in his tongue. She could smell the scents of other women who clung to him. She could see Erika’s face when she closed her eyes. And maybe it was the alcohol but she suddenly felt a pang of possessiveness in her heart. Raven swallowed her moans and she countered his heated kisses with as much passion, biting his lower lip until it bled. “Fuck.”“You’re mine too! They can’t have you…S-she can’t have you.” Therese hooked her legs around Raven’s lower back. She didn’t need to elaborate further for him to know who she’s talking about. “Always been yours, darling.”“‘Mm sorry. I’m sorry.” He kissed her like there’s no tomorrow."No matter what happens, I'm gonna be yours." There was desperation in his voice and touches.The sloppy sound of their
“Huh? Where am I?” Aly groaned, parting her heavy eyelids slowly. Her throat is as dry as sandpaper and her head is throbbing like crazy. God, opening her eyes must’ve been the worst decision she made in her life! The moment a streak of light assaulted her blurry vision, her headache only intensified. But she fought through the pain. Aly forced her body to move as she made sense of her surroundings. First thing’s first, the sheets smelled different and she’s cold. Why is she cold when the sun is shining brightly outside? Her body felt sore too, like she just ran a marathon to save her life. Every hair in her body stood as she let the comforter slide on her skin revealing…her naked form?!“Ghghh…” Someone stirred awake beside her, instantly sending her heart banging wildly in her chest. The voice is deep and husky. She’s sore.She’s naked.With a man beside her. In a completely unknown room. She was fucked. Literally. As she fit her current situation like puzzle pieces in her he
All adults do is lie. Keith grumpily watched the center stage. He felt an ache in his chest that he couldn’t quite describe as he saw his father looking in love with another woman aside from Therese. But what he couldn’t understand even more is the fact that beside her, his nanny is clapping and smiling as she focuses on the two in front. Wasn't she supposed to be jealous or something like that? He thought that she’s in love with his dad?He still hates her for giving up on him. He hates her for falling in love with his dad. He hates his dad for being with women after women and for treating Therese like she’s no different from them! Keith made an internal oath that when he grows up, he wouldn’t be like him. Actually, he hates everyone in the room, especially the people who couldn’t see behind his father’s lying eyes! He resents his grandfather for letting this whole thing happen.But most importantly, he hates himself because he’s already used to his nanny’s presence. And that for
As soon as she sensed the hunger behind Raven’s last message, Therese wasted no time and searched for the nearest empty room in the hall. She was holding her phone so tightly, she feared it might break. “Therese, right?”Shit, some staff members from the events team recognized her.“Y-yes! Can I help you?” She awkwardly smiled before hiding her phone in her pocket. She could sense its constant vibration through the fabric. Raven can’t wait anymore. And so was she.“You’re just in time. Can you please check if we still have beer mugs in the stockroom? Seems like there are more guests coming.” The other girl shrugged her shoulders as she looked down to emphasize that she’s got her hands full of boxes. Therese found the perfect opportunity. “Uh, sure! I’ll go check. It might take a while, though. If someone from the team looks for me, please tell them to go on without me.” “Sure. No worries!” Therese was delighted. She almost sprinted to the door halfway opened on her right. When she
Jayce wasn’t the type to make his presence big on any occasion. He prefers to stay away from the camera flashes and public scrutiny. Having that lowkey attitude is how he found himself alone at his best friend’s engagement party, sipping an expensive wine at the back of the crowd. The picture taking was over and the groom and the bride-to-be exited the stage. Jayce brought out his phone and typed a simple message addressed to Raven. Just wanted to let your stupid ass know, Therese didn’t accept your father’s offer. And then, he walks away. —-A week has passed since the engagement party. One week since Therese was left radio-silenced by Raven and Keith. Her chest suddenly felt tight and her eyes stinged from the stubborn tears that wouldn’t go away. She planned to talk to Keith about it and squeeze some honesty out of his system. She knows he wouldn’t lie for no reason. But the little kid wasn’t in his room this morning. Therese sniffled as she swiped right to her camera roll, r
“When is she going to get here?” Keith stared at his toy truck for the hundreth of time as he waited for Stephanie's promise. He still refused to call her his mother at this point. The small circular window that allowed the small room of the yacht to breathe was the only solace he had in his miserable days. At least he gets to see how the sun kisses the ocean good night."Have patience, my son...She'll be here soon." Stephanie entered the room, eyeing the untouched toys and food that scattered around. She took a step closer and knelt before his son who was pouting and glaring at her. "I'm not your son and you have said the same thing since we got here! I wanna go home." He protested bravely, throwing the truck on the wall with much force and making it break. CRASH! Stephanie's patience was wearing thin. She closed her eyes and held herself back from striking his silly little face that resembles his asshole of a father. Fuck, speaking of the Desmonds, why isn't Raven taking her b
“I’m way past revenge. If that’s all you have to tell me, you can scram away.”Warren laid on his prison bed, arms raised to cover his eyes. He contemplated Stephanie's words and their conversation when she visited him.Yes, he was an asshole but not the kind who will use his own flesh and blood for his benefit.He had sinned enough."Warren! Stephanie desperately called for him the moment he turned his back on her. The glass partition almost shook in the intensity of her voice and all eyes in the area was suddenly on them."Have you forgotten about me, then? Don't you remember how you left me in the dirt after you promised me heaven?!" She knocked her hands on top of the table as angry tears started forming at the corner of her eyes. Looking at the state she was in, Warren couldn't help the guilt that rose up his throat. "I was doing just fine! I was...Raven and I were fine. How could you barge in and tempt me with my c-career and..." Stephanie looked down as she bawled her eyes out
“Hello, you must be Keith!” Stephanie flashed a friendly smile towards her son, the mini version of Warren Desmond. And if she squinted a little, she could tell that his eyes were no different from Raven too.Well, it doesn't matter.What's important is the kid's uncanny resemblance to the Desmonds gave her the success of her plans until now. He would exploit it over and over again if it meant furthering her said success. She doesn't feel an ounce of love or attachment to her own son."Who are you?" Keith inquired, tilting his head to the side as he took a bit of his apple bun. After all, he is the product of all her past mistakes. "Oh, your father didn't tell you?" It was after school. Thanks to her men, she found out what school Keith was enrolled at. It wasn't easy. Being the youngest Desmond in the family, his security was top notch. It was a great challenge infiltrating his school. This is a one in a million chance that she must ensure the success of. Stephanie kneeled and r
As much as she tried to hold back her tears, her heart and mind wouldn't cooperate. "Hush, it's okay...I'm not blaming you." Raven gently cupped her cheeks and kissed the trail of her tears starting from her eyelids down to both sides of her nose until he reached her lips. The moment Therese tasted his tongue on hers, she gave in. "'Mmmm sorry. I'll make it up to you." She uttered in what she thought was the most genuine her voice ever sounded. She tangled her tongue with Raven, swallowing his every grunt and groan as she explored the inside of his mouth she once memorized.The rain should have helped drop the temperature inside the car. But it seems like their heavy and passionate kisses and rising body heat dominated the cold. Therese's chest and neck was flushed red while the tips of Raven's ears were tainted pink. "I thought I'd lost you." He mumbled between the kisses, snaking his hands around Therese's neck as he pressed her face closer to her, diving down to suck on the colu
“Raven, are you in here?”Even in his sleep, he was never at peace. Raven grunted as Jayce’s voice clouded his consciousness that kept fading in and out.“Dude, open the door! I have something important to tell you.”He grunted, twisting and turning on his bed. Raven grabbed the nearest pillow as he tried to ignore his best friend's annoying voice in favor of salvaging a little longer sleep."I'M GOING TO TEAR THIS DOWN IF YOU DON'T OPEN IN THREE..."Without any signs of him walking away, Raven grudgingly bolted up the bed and fought his hangover to storm across his room and grab the door knob."If this is about fucking work---""This is about Stephanie and Keith."His hand that had previously attempted to clasp around the knob angrily, tensed due to a completely different reason. Hearing Jayce's news caused his heart to beat rapidly in anxiety.Raven finally turned the knob open to reveal an image of Jayce being a panting mess holding an almost crumpled paper in one hand."What is it
PAST “I’m already here! I’ve done everything you said!” Stephanie fought the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes. At 5AM sharp, she put on her most casual clothes and cover-ups so no one would be able to track her. She made sure to go to the airport quietly and leave her so-called family in favor of a better future. "You fucking told me that you’ll fetch me here yourself.” Stephanie’s heart was banging loudly on her chest as she tried to contain her emotions and the volume of her voice. She’s starting to gather too much attention. But how could she calm down? He told her to leave Keith and Raven. He promised her a secured career. A new beginning. And now… “You’ll be fine. I have my own shits to deal with. You’ll still be under my wing.” He responded nonchalantly and his voice over the phone grated her nerves. "What about your son, huh? What do you think will happen if I expose the news to the Desmonds that Keith is yours?” She tried her best to sound intimidating bu
BAM! BAM! BAM!"T-Therese...Please, I know you're in there. Let me in!" Raven slurred, his vision blurry because of the alcohol he chugged a few minutes later. Despite Jayce's protest, he found himself heading towards Aly's apartment and banging her gate. The doorbell was useless in catching her attention anyway. "Dude. Cut it out. What if someone sees you and makes a mess of your reputation again?" His best friend was having a hard time ripping his practically glued figure to the gate. He looked around to confirm that there are no prying eyes that would put them in danger. Jayce concentrated on pulling Raven's shoulders with all his might but the miserable man wasn't budging. "Fuck, you're as heavy as a boulder." "I need to...hick...see her, Jayce! I need to t-talk to my girlfriend! Hick!" Raven sniffed two, three times before wiping away the stubborn tears that kept intensifying his blurry vision.BAM! BAM!"Therese! T-therese, baby...Open the door and hear me out! I didn't do a
“Are you busy?” “Not really.” There was urgency behind Nelle's voice that Leonor found hard to ignore even if the line of the call was a bit choppy. Today, they had their daily video call at 9AM as the DesmondTech CEO was getting ready for his flight to see her again. He set up his phone while he had his things inside his luggage. This time, he plans to stay longer with Nelle in her hometown so it was given that he would need a lot of clothes to bring. A month or two...yeah, that would suffice his hunger for her presence for now. "I need to tell you something. Do you remember the man who attacked us with a gun?" Leonor stopped folding one of his jackets midway as he focused his attention to her image. "What about him?" Nelle took a deep breath before angling her camera closer to her face. "Well, it seems like the authorities have finally squeezed something out of him. He said he works under a woman named Stephanie White."He furrowed his eyebrows at the name. "Does it ring a be
"Ugh! Were you always this heavy?" Stephanie struggled to breathe as she dragged Raven's unconscious body towards the bed. Well, she realized she shouldn't be complaining when the drug worked wonders! Just one sip from the tea and he was knocked out like a horse in a tranquilizer. She took a mental note to thank that desperate man from Nelle's hometown. He was the one who delivered the drug she now likes to call the wonder sleeper. "Hngh! I..should have..." Stephanie pulled and pushed her ex-boyfriend's body until they reached the entrance of her door. Before executing her plan, she thought of asking one of her men for help but it was too risky to reveal such detail. If she wants to succeed, she must do this alone. "...led us near the bedroom instead, damn it!" She pulled up her curly hair in a bun when she managed to place Raven's body over the mattress, the foam bounced when she practically threw over. Wiping a bead of sweat that travelled down her temple, she proceeded to work