Jagger POV“Is everything okay?” Dash asks as I empty the glass he just passed to my hand. I nod, signaling the barman to pour another one. I have my back turned to the event. I don’t want to be here, but unfortunately, I am the one overviewing Wyatt’s business transactions, so I am here doing a job. That’s how I need to see this. A job. “Okay, I know you’re not okay, but I am not going to press it,” Dash says, and I nod, thanking every fucking God in the sky he will let go for once. “But you know if you need to talk about it, you can talk to me, right?” He adds, and I shake my head. Spoke and thanked the Gods too soon.“What happened to not pressing it?” I ask as I turn to face him and his brows rise as he shakes his head. I looked around the room to find Calliope talking with her friend as she said. I have a file on him, and he comes from one of the richest families in New York. The guy swims in money, but he doesn’t really show it off. He likes sleeping around, and if he thinks h
Callie POVThe darkness brings back to memory all the horrible words Jagger said to me, plus all the nightmares I have ever had all at once. I can feel Carson’s hand on mine, but as people walk past us, they break our bond, and I lose his touch. It’s so dark I can’t even make out shapes. Another loud bang makes me recoil into a corner. I don’t really know where I am or what is going on, but all I know is that I am terrified of the dark. I don’t sleep in the dark. I hate the dark.When I was a kid, someone broke into our house, and it was very dark. I remember hearing my mom screaming and my dad shouting at the man. My dad took a terrible beating, and my mom was strapped to a chair. They made me watch as they hit my dad. All those memories come crashing down as I haven’t thought about it in years. I remember them calling us filth because my parents are not American. I remember them spitting at my mom’s face while she cried and called for my name to run. I wrapped my hand around my rig
Jagger POVCalliope falls asleep in the car, giving me time to think about what I am going to do. I can’t be seen anywhere with her, not even in my apartment in the city, and I definitely can’t take her to the safe house. My grip tightens on the steering wheel as I decide to take her to my cabin. Only Ghost and Dash know about the cabin. Not even Wyatt knows about it. I bought it a few years ago, and that’s where I come when I need to get off the grid and be alone. I never brought anyone to the cabin so bringing Calliope is new even for me. When I stop the car, she moves on her seat but keeps her eyes shut. I take a deep breath, get out of the car, and inhale the pine scent surrounding us. My entire body relaxes immediately as I open the door and step inside, turning the alarm off. It might be a cabin in the middle of nowhere, but it still needs security; the entire place is wired to the most sophisticated security system. Sometimes, hikers spot the house and try to get inside. So,
Callie POVJagger’s warning tone sends a chill down my spine. The way his hand grips me by the neck and pulls me to him to kiss me is the most erotic thing I have ever experienced in my life. Jagger guides me to the bathroom slowly without another word, and I smile as I look at the bath. Bubbles and steam fill the air, and as I turn to face him, he stops me. Jagger places both his hands on my hips as he pulls my ass against his crotch, and I can’t help but moan lightly as I feel him growing behind me. His hands move slowly up and down my body as I rest my head back against his chest. Slowly, Jagger undoes the zipper of my dress, and the fabric falls to my feet. Jagger bends down, and I lift one foot and then the other as he moves the dress away from my feet. I am still wearing the high heels, and Jagger’s fingers brush the length of my legs all the way up.I let out a soft moan as he places a kiss on my ass and then smacks it pulling me close to him again. His strong arms around my
Jagger POVHaving Calliope under me is like a fucking dream. It feels so fucking good. I am very tempted to keep her here all to myself. Her lips tease my chin while I kiss her face, and her hands travel down my back to my ass. No woman has ever tried to command me; I would never have it, but with Calliope, I might allow her. Pulling away slightly, I watch as she opens her eyes, and everything in me comes crashing down.All the barriers and walls I built over the years disappear with just one look; the desire in her eyes tells me she wants me as much as I want her. She is craving me as much as I am craving her, and I hope to fucking God we both get satisfied after one time together because I know once we go back to New York, we won’t be able to keep this going. Calliope’s exposed body under me is like a dream. She is perfect in every way. I don’t even know how our clothes ended up on the floor. It was a mixture of desire and wild movements. Slowly, I pull away, cursing under my breath
Callie POVA loud bang awakes me from the best sleep I have had in a long time. I jolt from the bed, only to be stopped by a pair of strong arms around my waist. I blink several times, adjusting my eyes to the light, and realize I am still with Jagger. This is not my bedroom, and the flashing lights outside show the most amazing view. Thunder and lightning brighten the sky. “Wow,” I let out a whisper as I sit up, and Jagger follows my moves, placing a soft kiss on my shoulder before he looks out of the windows and sees the same things I am seeing. This is stunning. Beautiful. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen. The lightning illuminates the forest surrounding us, and the shades of green mesmerize me. “It’s beautiful,” I whisper. “Not as beautiful as you,” Jagger lets out. His voice is deeper as he has just woken up. I don’t know how long I stay in the same position, just watching the flashing lights illuminate the sky while Jagger goes back to sleep. I was never the type of p
Jagger POVI can’t believe we have been stuck in this house for the past three days. I am not even letting her go out for air. I can’t get enough of Calliope, and getting to know her is becoming my addiction. “My turn,” she says as she holds on to her wine glass and smiles. We are both sitting on the couch and Calliope has her legs resting on my lap as I cover them with a blanket while we drink red wine and listen to the rain outside.The fireplace is on creating a warm and cozy environment for our get-to-know-twenty-question game. “Do you know how to ride a bike?” Calliope asks, and I can’t help but chuckle. I nod, and she smiles. “I don’t,” she says, and my eyes widen as she shrugs her shoulders. I open my mouth, but Calliope shakes her head and asks another question: “How old were you when you had your first crush?” I frown, trying to remember my first crush. Remembering Miss Miles brings a smile to my face. “Around ten, she was my teacher,” I say, and Calliope smiles. She was ve
Callie POVSpending time with Jagger should’ve been the last thing on my mind, but I can’t stop thinking that everything is going to be different now. He will be going back to being the big-time lawyer, and I will go back to being a student who is suing his client. “Are you ready?” Jagger asks as he looks at me. He is leaning against the door frame, and I smile as I look at him. His inked arms are exposed as his eyes move down my body, doing to me what I am doing to him. I am trying to commit to the memory of his body, his ink, his everything. “Yes,” I reply as I walk to him. He places his hands on my hips, pulling me closer to him. His eyes lock on mine as I bite my lower lip, trying to restrain a moan that is threatening to escape. Jagger bends slightly, places a cast kiss on my temple, and pulls away. I don’t want to go back to reality, but I also know I have been away for four days. I contacted my family and friends, just telling them I was alive and I needed some time alone. I