Aiden’s POV
I always get what I want. Every time, In business. In life. Always. I get what I want because I have always taken, My entire life, that’s exactly what I’ve done. Take. Take. And Take. And it’s worked graciously. I’m the CEO of Blackwood Hotels and Resorts, and I have done well to spread everything across the world. I have more money than a man could dream of but the best thing of all, I always have a pussy to tap on. If I want to get laid, all I have to do is give a little attention to the hottest woman in the room, and within ten minutes, she is on my dick, riding as if her whole fucking life depended on it. But then, I get tired of them all, they tend to get tiring only after a few meetings, and none has stayed with me past a few weeks. So now I seek just one-night stands, but it's only different because I see them beforehand and decide to fuck them. And that's exactly what I am doing on the fucking website. I was losing my patience when I saw her request. She tried to cover up most of her assets but I know my pet when I see one. A pet that comes with a full lips that beg to be fucked and an emerald green eyes. Usually, I don't like the innocent-looking ones because I have to worry about teaching them everything, but she is different. I know she is and I can't help my cock from twitching from just the thought of having her under me and fucking her into submission. But I will wait, I will enjoy every single bit of her and by the time I am done, she will be begging me not to stop. I am a sick bastard and that's what I will show her. Everything about me screams monster. My wild, barely restrained black hair mirrors the tumultuous thoughts that often spin in my mind. When I'm angered, which is almost all the time, my piercing dark blue eyes seem to shift almost to a steely grey. My jawline is sharply defined and chiseled. The intense, calculating glares I frequently bestow upon people tend to intimidate most women. I've even witnessed a few of my subordinates lose control of my presence, leaving them trembling in fear. And I like it, it makes me feel powerful. And that is all before I even touch a hair on their little heads. Once they get to know me, they know I am every bit the monster I outwardly portray. But inside, I’m pure evil. I have sick, twisted fantasies that I have the means to turn into my reality. These toys are part of the games I enjoy playing “Mr Blackwood” I am called out of my thoughts, I looked over my desk at my friend/bodyguard. “What?” “You said to remind you about the meeting you have by 10” Oh of course. Some potential clients from China. I have rescheduled the meeting to 10 pm tonight myself. I am not supposed to miss it again the third time. “Yes, I did. Have they sent in the revised portfolio, if they want to make this work, they should input the points I added” Just like every travel company, they want the best and that’s why they come to me. But of course, I cannot just settle because they want me. They all want me. “Yes, They have” “Good! Put them on” He moved swiftly to set up the big screen as I moved to sit on the couch in my home office. Not long after, I was facing a board of directors of men and women, with my bodyguard, Leo behind me. The meeting went by as fast as I made it, I read the revised portfolio and it made it easier. I have agreed to give them a portion of the hotel of their choice at a whopping discount, and they promised to make sure it spreads in countries that Blackwood Resorts haven't been to yet. And that means more customers. They need my services and I need their money. The bigger picture. “My assistant and lawyer will send you a rundown of the contract and once you have gone through them and signed, we can proceed” “Thank you, Mr Blackwood. It is great doing business with you” “It's great indeed. Thank you” And they were off. Only then was I able to let my mind drift back to my potential new plaything from earlier? I had ended our chat abruptly, but I knew she would not lose the opportunity to get that much money. I got back to my desk but I could still feel Leo looking at me. “What is it?” “You have not done this before sir,” He began, “Done what, Joe?” “Pick a pet that you have not met before, sir. It could bounce back at you” “That’s why you will make a background check on her. I want to know everything” “With just a picture, sir? “Yes, just her picture. Do you have a problem with that?” “No, sir” The annoyance is visible in his facial expression but I know he will still get the job done. It does not matter how, Joe always gets the job done. “Do you have any more thing to say?” I ask because he is still lingering instead of going home for the night. “Nothing, just be careful, that’s all” “I know” But she is just a little girl. An innocent one at that. If anyone needs to be afraid, it should be her. Afraid of all the things I would do to her. “Joe” “Yes Sir” He paused on his way out of my office. “We are going over to New York tomorrow. I am meeting her so get me everything I need to know about the girl” “No problem, sir” There are a lot of hours before my meeting tomorrow but I already lose count of what I want to do to her body.LILY’s POVI will be meeting my mystery man in less than ten hours, too small to plan anything but enough time to change my mind, why then am I not doing just that? I looked at my phone again for the address he sent to me. I am supposed to get shaped up in the spa just for him. I wonder if he convinces every woman he fucks to jump through this many hoops? I wonder if he pays sessions for all the girls he fucks, or just a few. At least that information is not strange to me, whoever I am going to meet is meant to make me the beautiful version of me. “Hey,” A hand touched my shoulder.“What?” I jumped up, “I have been calling your name, Lily. Since you didn’t answer, I let myself in” “Oh I’m sorry, there are a lot of things on my mind” “I know, but your brother is going to be alright” She put her arms around me and enveloped me into a warm hug. “I know. He has to be. Not when I am doing this” She looked at me then, maybe finally understanding what might be going on. “You did?” He
AIDEN’s POVSo it has been a long time since I’ve bothered with women at all. At least not officially, I find supermodels in clubs and that's it. They sign a non-disclosure contract beforehand so that they know what they are getting into. Or it could just be in my usual auction house. They attend to me based on my type of woman, but secretly. Leading to having my name on an annoying amount of Most Eligible Bachelor lists. There’s a reason why I haven’t really dated in a long time. It's because I’m a realist, so I find it hard to admit that I’ve sensed...something. Someone. Hovering just at the edge of my world. It’s so hard to explain. Is hard for me to really love someone, so I just take and take until I have filled a hole inside my heart for a minute. And then I start to find another piece to dig my dick into.But Lily is not a professional anything, she is not a supermodel who knows the way of things, and she is not a member of an auction house either! Maybe it's different this t
Lily’s POVI didn’t eat much, I really couldn't. Not when he is looking at me as if he could not wait another minute to eat me or bend me down on the table and have his way with me. “What are you thinking about?” “Uh nothing,” I shifted in my seat, nervously. There was evidence of mischief in his voice. He has teased me beyond my imagination and he sits there as if he is the most innocent person in the world. But I know, innocence is far from him. “You don’t seem like there is nothing, are you scared? We have not even started anything and you are scared?”“No, no . . . I am not scared, sir. I am just thinking.”“You can go now if you think you are not up for this?” I looked at him then. His face looks so cold. Unreachable. “You are letting me go? Really letting me go?”“No, that's far from it. I am just letting you decide to do this. I am asking for your permission. Because once you enter inside my mansion that’s all. It’s final”“And if I really want to leave, run as fast as my
Lily’s POVHe said this whole thing was about pleasing him. While he had made me come at different times, I have not done anything to please him. And No, he doesn’t look pissed or irritated. He looks like he is enjoying this so much. . . Too much even!How good he makes me feel. How he unlocks sensations in me I didn’t even know existed. He grabs my hips and flips me over onto my stomach, my ass sticking straight up in the air. He lifts my hips and slides a pillow under me, then I feel a sharp sting as he slaps my ass. “Owww!” I winched as his palm spanked my bare ass over and over again, but I liked it. I swallow hard and meet his eye. “Please. Please, Sir.”“Please what, Lily?“Please take me”He rubs his hand across the spot he just slapped, and the sting fades to a dull throbbing ache. “God, you are so fucking sexy. Do you have any idea what a perfect creature you are?” He trails his other hand down my back, tracing my spine. “You drive me wild. I want to claim every inch of you.
Lily's POVWhen I opened my eyes again, it was a blinding light that filled the room, coaxing me from my deep sleep. My plea went on deaf ears and I had allowed myself to sleep rather peacefully.I groaned and winced as the sunlight poured in through the open window above. Then I stretched out and opened my eyes. It was a beautiful May morning, bright and promising. Almost made me forget my worries. I threw aside the bedcovers and stood to my feet, naked and bare.The window of the room I was in was wide open: I didn't remember this happening when I had come in last night. Aidan Blackwood must have walked into the room to open it himself, while I was fast asleep.How come I didn't wake up? It was as though he had fucked me straight into deep sleep.The window was French, stretching from the top of the wall to the very bottom. However, I stood before it, all naked and exposed. The mansion I was in faced a large expanse of lawn, and there was nobody out there to see me.Except for a ma
Lily's POV"I do....I mean, I don't. I don't....know." I stammered in response. "I've never done that before."Aidan Blackwood stared at me for what seemed like ages. His jaw tightened for a fraction of a second, and I watched as some admiration flickered in his eyes. "Well, you're good at it."My cheeks warmed with a blush. "Thank you." "Good," he grunted, eyebrows raised. “Yet another part of you that is surprising." Slowly he rose to his feet, standing on the bathtub. My eyes darted upwards and caught his, and in this position—him above me—I felt as though I was staring at a god.Quickly, he clambered out of the bath, giving me my first full glimpse of this absolute, divinely formed god that is Aiden Blackwood.I was staring at him openly too, my mouth gaping and drooling slightly. His erection was slightly tamed, yet still massive and upright. Wow! He was rearing to go again!He wrapped a small towel around his waist, covering that wonderful dick view, and held out a larger, flu
CHAPTER ELEVENLily's POVFor a moment, it felt as though I had passed out. I floated in a state of bliss, caught somewhere between sleep and wakefulness. A soft sigh escaped my lips as I attempted a long stretch. My sigh slowly turned into a groan of pleasure, wave after wave of goosebumps seeping out of my skin. With closed eyes, I stretched out my hands in search of Mr Blackwood.I came up with nothing but empty sheets.My eyes flew open and I looked to my left. The sheets were stone-cold and well-laid. This man must have left the room after I fell asleep. He did not sleep by my side.I sat up and then looked around. "Mr Blackwood?" I called out. No response.If he was in the adjoining bathroom, I didn't know whether he could hear me. I threw the duvet aside and stood to my feet, shivering slightly as my soles met the cool, tiled ground.I was stark naked, and I wrapped my hands around myself, trying to stay warm. My bathrobe was lying in the middle of the room, in a haphazard hea
Lily's POVI groaned loudly. This was so not how I wanted this day to be!Besides, I thought as I donned the dress. It was evening already, twenty minutes to five p.m. if the clock above my bed was correct. Why did we have to go to the doctor's, now of all time?Why could we not wait until the next day before going?I had a myriad of questions in my head, but from what I had learned of Mr Aidan Blackwood, he absolutely hated being questioned in any form.I sighed and gently patted the dress, then turned to a nearby mirror. The satin dress sat prettily on my body, accentuating all the curves I never knew I possessed. It was straight, cinched at the waist, and had a halter neck. The hem reached below my knees, leaving everything to anyone's imagination.There was no need to wonder how Mr Blackwood had gotten my exact measurement, this was his second time. It was now a piece of cake to him.I hastily combed my long, dark hair, holding it up in a ponytail. Slipping my feet into the only p
EPILOGUEAiden's POVSeveral months later found me rushing down a corridor of Doctor Turner's hospital, my heart in my throat. Behind me, I could hear Lucas' hurried footsteps as well.We met Mira halfway down the corridor, and I stopped panting. "Where is she?" I asked. "Tell me!""I....she is....in the labor room right now!" Mira stammered. "Doctor Turner has assured us that she will be fine—""I don't bloody care!" I roared. "Take me to my wife now!"Mira nodded vigorously, then began to race down the corridor, Lucas and I closely behind her. She stopped before a door, from which I could hear labored wails and the soothing murmurs of the doctors.Without waiting, I pushed open the door and walked right in to see Lily on a bed with her knees up in the air. Her dress had been raised all the way up to her chest, and I could see about half a dozen doctors and nurses gather around her.Doctor Turner turned to me, and his eyes widened. "Mr Blackwood! What are you doing here?""What....wh
Aiden's POVAs I held the bullet in my hand, fury ignited within me like a blazing inferno. This was Ricardo's doing, I knew it in my bones. He was the only one brave enough to try to harm Lily so openly; the only one who was the thorn in my flesh.I turned to face Mira and Lucas, and I saw the curiosity in their eyes. Mira's voice cut through the tense silence, her concern evident. "What did the doctor say?" she asked.Without a word, I lifted the bullet, its engraved surface gleaming ominously in the dim light of the hospital. Their eyes widened in shock as they took in the sinister detail. "That bullet..." I began, my voice heavy. "It bears Lily's name. Ricardo's twisted way of sending a message. He wanted to kill her?""Why would he do that?" Lucas asked. "From what I know, he wanted her for himself.""I don't need to know why he wanted to kill her." I declared. "Because today, I will put an end to Ricardo's reign of terror. Once and for all.""You're not....going to Ricardo alon
Aiden's POVI turned away from Lily, walking to the corner beside the window of Lily's living room. I dialed Joe's number, my heart racing with urgency. The events of the evening replayed in my mind like a nightmare. Two beeps told me that Joe had picked up the phone. "Hello, boss." He called."Joe, listen carefully," I began, my voice urgent. "There's been a shooting at Lily's house. Mitch is dead, but there's a sniper outside. Send backup immediately!""Okay, wh...what?" Joe stammered; he sounded as though he was half asleep. "What's going on?""Wake the fuck up!" I snapped. "Come to Lily's house with six men. There's a body to clean up!"Before Joe could respond, a piercing scream cut through the air, freezing me in place. I whipped around just in time to witness another gunshot and a spray of blood. Lily crumpled to the ground, her body convulsing in agony.Time seemed to slow as I watched in horror. Lily lay bleeding before me, her body splayed on the ground. The phone slipped f
Lily's POVLucas nodded in agreement with my words. "You're all the family I need, Lily."A warmth spread through me, filling me with a sense of belonging and reassurance. He was all the family I needed too, especially in moments like these, when it seemed as though we were moving from problem to even bigger problem.With a wide smile, I stretched out my arms and pulled Lucas into a tight hug. At that moment, as we stood together in the dimly lit room, I felt a sense of peace settling on me like never before. Despite the scary things that had just happened, I felt calm and happy.But just as I began to relax into the embrace, the sound of banging on the door shattered the silence. My heart raced with fear as I ducked down, instinctively seeking cover from the unknown threat on the other side."Hey! Open the door!"Relief flooded through me when I heard Mira's familiar voice calling out from behind the door. With a shaky breath, I rose to my feet as Aiden crossed the room to open the d
Lily's POVAiden's eyes widened in shock, and for a moment, he seemed unable to speak. Then, a wide smile spread across his face, and he stepped forward, his arms outstretched as if to embrace me. "Lily, that's... that's incredible!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with joy and disbelief.I couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth at the sight of his genuine happiness. But beneath it all, a gnawing sense of uncertainty stayed inside me. "I... I know," I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper. "But Aiden, I don't know if I can do this. Not now, not in this... this situation. With Ricardo, and all. If he knows about this, he will—"Aiden's smile faltered, and he reached out to gently take my hands in his. "Lily, I understand that this isn't ideal," he said softly, his voice tinged with concern. "But we'll figure it out together. We'll make it work, I promise. To hell with Ricardo!"Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked into his earnest gaze. "I want to believe you, Aiden," I whispe
Lily's POVThe rest of my day—and week—seemed to go by in a blur. I couldn't recollect the meals I had or the conversations I endured. All I could think of was this baby. My baby.Before slipping into bed on the very last night, I closed the bedroom shades against the New York moon. In the day, I hated the sunshine because It reminded me too much of Aiden and the time we'd spent in Pennsylvania, but this moonlight was almost as bad. It was so cold. And felt so strange. As odd and unfamiliar as this house, these people living with me and my own skin.Finally, I rolled onto my side and rubbed my stomach. When I found that I was pregnant, I had tried and failed to find some outward sign of my condition. But in only the past few days, I had detected a slight rounding of my belly. This child was growing.This child. My baby. A stranger, like its father had grown to be. How I yearned to know how this child had been conceived. Was it when Aiden and I had survived the battle with Ricardo? Wa
Lily's POVIt was exactly two weeks after I met with Ricardo, when I woke up one morning feeling unusually bloated and disoriented. Later I would remember that day and think about how suspicious it had been, how I should have known something was terribly wrong.My head throbbed with a dull ache, and a wave of nausea washed over me as I struggled to sit up in bed. The room spun around me, and I clutched my stomach, willing the queasiness to pass.Just then, a gentle knock echoed through the room, and I mustered the energy to call out. "Come in!""Good morning!" Mira chirped. She stepped in with her characteristic cheerful smile, carrying in her arms a tray of breakfast.She closed the door with her foot. "I noticed that you slept in today, so I decided to wake you up with your favorite.""Thank you, babe," I murmured. My voice sounded as though a whole pond of frogs had decided to nest in my throat.Mira's smile faltered as she observed my lack of energy."Lily, you don't look so good,
Ricardo's POVI placed the telephone on the polished wooden table, its weight settling with a resounding thud. Sliding into the leather-upholstered chair, I reached for the crystal decanter, pouring a generous measure of brandy into a crystal glass. The amber liquid swirled, casting an enticing glow in the low-lit room.With a flick of my wrist, I lifted the glass to my lips, savoring the rich, smoky aroma before taking a sip. The fiery warmth spread through my chest, momentarily killing the cold reality of my surroundings.I turned in my chair, and my gaze fell upon the lifeless form of Liam sprawled across the floor, spread-eagled and looking stupid. He was stupid. He had always been. I couldn't forget the first day he strutted in here, acting as though he owned the place. I didn't do well with men who thought they were better than they really were.I despised men who talked too much and pretended to have a confidence that they didn't truly possess. Liam had been a loose end, a nu
Ricardo's POV"Boss! Good afternoon!"Liam strolled into my office, a sly grin playing on his lips. I couldn't shake the feeling that his visit was laced with ulterior motives. I leaned back on my chair, watching the man as he strode over to me. Everything about him simply set me on edge. His curly, blond head of hair, baby blue eyes, and dimpled smile made him look like some innocent kid, but I could see through that facade.I knew exactly what he was. A con. I'd known from the first time my men had led him into my office, some three or four days ago.However, I pushed my angry thoughts aside and plastered a smile on my face. I extended my hand for a handshake, a customary greeting. "Good morning, Mr. Liam." I greeted.Liam ignored my outstretched hand as though it was the nearby file cabinet. I watched with mounting annoyance as he breezed past it as if my office were his domain. He slumped into one of the chairs in front of me with a great groan of satisfaction."I cannot say th