**Snow's POV** It was exactly midnight when I suddenly woke up. The room was quiet and dark, except for Demetri’s steady breathing beside me. I turned my head slowly to look at him, seeing him sleep so peacefully. Gently, I moved and reached under my pillow to get my phone. This was my only chance to find out if the person texting under Marcus’ name was really him. Curiosity had been gnawing at me as I kept receiving messages from his number, but I never replied. Now, with no one watching me, this was the perfect moment to finally know the truth. Under Demetri’s constant watch, I barely had the freedom to breathe, let alone do the things I wanted. It was suffocating, and exhausting living like this. Life with him had become unbearable. I didn’t understand it. Out of all the men in the world, why did I end up with someone like Demetri? He was controlling, obsessed, and always wanted to keep me close. Every rule he gave me felt like it came from fear, fear of losing me, fear of bein
My eyes were puffy when I finally sat up from the bed. I could still feel the dull sting on my cheek. With a sigh, I stood and headed straight to the bathroom to wash my face, hoping the cold water would calm the heat of both my skin and my emotions. I stared at myself in the mirror, my reflection silent but heavy with frustration. Damn, that devil... Just thinking about what he did makes my chest tighten with anger. No matter how much I try to shake it off, the rage keeps rising back to the surface. I decided to step out of the room. It was oddly quiet. I had a feeling Demetri might’ve gone out again and left me here like he always does. As I made my way downstairs, I heard faint sounds coming from the kitchen. I peeked inside and saw a woman cooking, it was Demetria. She looked focused and at ease. Cooking must really run in their family. She turned to me with a smile when she noticed I was watching her. “Oh, you’re awake,” she said kindly. I instinctively stepped forward to ch
I could barely open my mouth. I was too stunned. Was that really how much Demetri suffered as a child? My heart ached as I thought of everything he had been through. It made me realize just how cruel Marcus’s mother really was. "Why didn’t you tell your dad about it?" I asked softly, still trying to wrap my head around the weight of what Demetria had just revealed. “She always threatened us,” Demetria replied, her voice steady but edged with something bitter. “She said that if we ever told Dad, she’d poison him. And we were terrified of her. She wasn’t just some ordinary woman... she was an assassin.” An assassin. God… that was terrifying. “No wonder Demetri turned out the way he did,” she added, her tone a mix of understanding and frustration. “He can be cruel sometimes, but he has a heart. You just have to try to understand him… even if he drives you crazy most of the time.” That line stuck with me. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to try and understand him, right? E
"Have you eaten?" she asked, trying to change the topic. "Not yet," he replied. She stood up to prepare him some dinner. "Demetria taught me how to cook," she offered, closing the fallboard gently. "You didn’t break anything?" he teased, chuckling at her reaction. She rolled her eyes in response. "I want to taste it," he said cheerfully, following her into the dining area. He immediately took a seat at the table while she went to get a plate and utensils for him. When she turned around, she was shocked to see him already tasting one of the dishes under the lid of the food she had cooked. Her eyes darted to the refrigerator, where she had placed the final dish she had actually intended to serve. She still needed to microwave it, but it was clear her husband was already starving. She had cooked two dishes, but neither turned out great. Even Demetria had been too scared to taste her cooking earlier, convinced it might upset her stomach or worse. "Hmmm. I-It tastes good," he sai
**Snow's POV** I woke up late the next morning, my limbs heavy and aching in the most deliciously sore way. The sunlight was already shining through the curtains, too bright for my eyes, but I barely managed to open them. I reached out instinctively to his side of the bed, only to find cool sheets. No warmth. No trace of the man who absolutely wrecked me last night until 3 am. Damn him. He didn’t even look tired last night, not even close. It’s like he had an infinite reserve of stamina, while I was the one left boneless and wrecked beneath him. I groaned softly, my entire body protesting as I shifted under the covers. He bent me over with ease, flipped me on my side, and had me riding him until I was breathless, his hands gripping me hard, his movements desperate, almost brutal in how much he wanted me. He slammed into me like he hadn’t touched me in years, driven by pure, feral hunger. It was nothing like the night before when he was all slow caresses, whispered praises, and so
His hands were all over my tits, kneading and groping them like he couldn’t get enough, squeezing the soft flesh until I squirmed. I pulled back from his lips, throwing my head back with a groan as he latched onto one of my nipples with his hot, wet mouth, devouring it like a starved bastard. He sucked on my breast like a thirsty little shit, slurping and tugging at my nipple with his lips and teeth, sending filthy jolts of pleasure ripping through me. My hand twisted into my own hair, yanking at it as the sensation worshipped every damn inch of my body, making me tremble and drip for him. We stayed like that for a while, his filthy mouth switching between my tits, sucking one then the other, leaving them wet and throbbing, while his fingers teased my dripping cúnt, brushing my slit like a cruel fvcking promise. I gasped, a sharp, needy sound, when he shoved one thick finger right up inside my tight pússy, stretching me open. He moved slo
**Demetri's POV** “You won’t be able to hide Snow here forever, Demetri,” Demetria said seriously as she sank into the sofa across from me. “I just came from the mansion. Her mother’s there clearly worried. She’s been unreachable for days. If I were you, I’d stop keeping her locked in. And while you're at it, tell them the truth… that Snow is now your wife. They don’t even know where she is. If this goes on any longer, they might take it public and announce that she’s missing.” My eyes flicked toward the upstairs. Snow was still asleep in our bedroom. She was exhausted from what happened earlier and she hadn’t even made it to lunch. Her body was likely reclaiming the sleep she’d been robbed of last night. She looked so peaceful in that bed, unaware of the storm brewing outside these walls. “What did her mother say?” I asked though I didn’t really need the details. “Snow’s mother already asked Dad for help and with Marcus involved, he’s getting even more worried. If they don’
I left the penthouse with one of my men. Bought her the most expensive phone. Chose the exact color she liked, down to the tiniest detail. I added a pair of luxury earrings, not just for her but for her mother and sister too. And I planned to let her hand those gifts to them herself. It would feel like freedom. But every step was still under my control. When I returned. I walked to our bedroom and opened the door slowly. The room was dim and still. She was curled beneath the covers. Peaceful… but there was sadness there too, clinging to her even in sleep. “D-Demetri…” she whispered in her dreams. My brows furrowed. A tear escaped from the corner of her eye. Even asleep, she was haunted. Was I in that dream? I lowered myself beside her and gently kissed her temple. Her eyes fluttered open. “Demetri…” “Yes, wifey,” I said softly. “You’re awake. You haven’t eaten lunch.” She smiled weakly. Stretched her arms, and yawned. I helped her sit up. She noticed the paper bag beside
The next morning, Snow woke up to bright sunlight filling the room. It was so strong that it hurt her eyes, and she could barely open them. Her head ached with a dull pain, and when she sat up, she let out a small groan because the pain was too much. She rubbed her forehead, hoping to make it feel better. Then she noticed a man sitting nearby, reading. He wore glasses and was focused on the paper in his hands, not noticing that she was looking at him. Her jaw dropped when she fully recognized him. Fúck… he was drop-dead gorgeous. He looked incredibly handsome in those glasses. It was the first time she had seen him like that. As he turned to look at her with those intense, charming eyes, she couldn’t help but swallow nervously. Demetri was right there, sitting a bit away in front of her. He’d fúcking arrived. She’d thought he was still in Italy, and for a fleeting moment, she’d believed the steamy, filthy fúck-fest from last night was just a dream but it was real. She’d thought it w
Snow impulsively grabbed his bulging cóck, eliciting a low groan from him. Her lips parted as he yanked down his underwear himself, his massive díck springing free. She gripped it, marveling at its thick girth. Fúck, it was huge, mind-blowingly so. This guy’s côck matched her husband’s girth and length perfectly. He stepped closer, his hand tilting her jaw. “Open your mouth wide and suck my díck, honey…” he commanded. She’d tried it with Demetri before, but she knew he thought she sucked at blówjobs. She wasn’t good at it, but fúck it, she wanted to try again. She grabbed his hardened cóck again, licking the tip with slow, teasing flicks. He groaned softly, his hips twitching at her touch. He fúcking loved it. Of course, Demetri loved it. Snow’s warm mouth was heaven, even if she wasn’t a pro at sucking díck. The heat of her lips, stroking and licking his tip with her soft warm tongue, sent him soaring to ecstasy. Snow picked up the pace, struggling with his sheer size, her ey
Demetri turned sharply toward his wife. She was still lying in bed, barely moving. The effects of the drug were clearly not yet wearing off. If anything, her body heat seemed to be rising even more. She was visibly uncomfortable. And unless someone did something about it, that drug’s effect wouldn’t fade on its own. “I... n-need water...” Snow whimpered weakly. With an irritated sigh, Demetri released Marcus and stood up. Just as he stepped toward the bed to check on her, Marcus suddenly kicked him hard behind the knees. Demetri dropped to the floor in pain, clutching his leg where the impact landed. Marcus didn’t stop there. He delivered several sharp kicks to Demetri’s torso. But Demetri caught the last one, twisted Marcus’s leg, and tugged him down. Marcus crashed to the floor. Now both of them were on the ground, bruised and breathless but neither willing to surrender. “P-Please... I need s-some water...” Snow pleaded again from the bed. “What the hell happened to her?!” Deme
"Welcome back to the Philippines, sir," Tiara greeted him just like always. One of his staff is always present. Every time Demetri returned home, Tiara was the one waiting. But despite the years they'd worked together, he had never once seen her smile. Never heard her laugh."How's Italy, sir?" she asked in her usual serious tone."Boring..." Demetri muttered as he walked toward the car waiting to take him to the penthouse. He was supposed to stay in Italy for two weeks, but he’d cut the trip short. He wasn’t the same Demetri who once indulged in the charm of Italian women. The one who used to fly there just to play with fire. Now, only one woman occupied his thoughts—his wife, Snow, whom he missed more than he could admit.The longing had become unbearable, so he came home.But it wasn’t just longing that brought him back, it was the frustration too. Snow had barely been answering his calls or replying to his messages. So he decided to surprise her."Let’s stop by a flower shop. I w
Marcus pulled away. He ended the kiss even though it was obvious he didn’t want to. His hands lingered, his breath shaky, and his eyes? Full of frustration, longing, and a quiet disappointment. But he still gently pushed her back, like it physically hurt him to let go. He opened the car door, holding himself together, even if the storm inside him was obvious. Outside, Snow bodyguards, Oscar and Marshall waited, pretending they hadn’t just watched everything. “Let’s go,” Marcus said softly. She glared at him. “You need some rest,” he added, reaching out for her wrist. She jerked her arm away before he could touch her, her frustration rising like a tide. Rest? Was he serious? The only thing she wanted right now… was him. Still, he helped her out of the car. Attentive, annoyingly so. When she tripped slightly, he caught her fast and steady. Her arms wrapped around his neck before she even realized it. And she didn’t let go. In fact... she held on tighter. Maybe that was her mist
**Third Person POV** Snow heard Demetria call out Marcus’s name. He immediately turned and rushed toward them. Snow gripped Demetria’s arm tightly, her strength slipping away as she fought against the blurring in her vision. Through the haze, she could still make out Marcus’s face, his features etched with deep worry as he took in her condition. “What do we do? Should we take her to the hospital?” Marcus asked, his voice strained with panic. Snow raised her hand to stop him. She motioned no, already knowing exactly what he was thinking. A hospital was always his first response whenever she felt unwell. It was just his nature... so caring, thoughtful, overly protective even. That was part of what made her fall for him. She still remembered back in junior high, burning up with a high fever but forcing herself to show up for an important exam. She could barely focus but didn’t want to miss it. Then, out of nowhere, Marcus, already a senior high student at the time, stormed into her c
I’d been drowning in events these past few days, press conferences, interviews, and non-stop photo ops. It was exhausting. Every single one of them sapped a bit more of my energy like I was performing on autopilot. Thankfully, a short break was just around the corner. Tonight, I had something to look forward to. Hugo, my manager, invited me and Demetria to his birthday celebration at an exclusive night bar. I didn’t even hesitate to say yes. I’d been stuck alone in the penthouse almost every night, slowly being driven mad by the silence and the isolation. I needed this. A night out. A little taste of freedom while Demetri was still out of the country. I already knew he would never allow me to attend a party like this without him around. Oscar and Marshall didn’t put up a fight either. It helped that Demetria had already volunteered to explain everything to her oh-so-controlling brother. I turned my head toward the entrance and frowned slightly as more people poured in. The intima
I sat there, blankly staring at my reflection in the vanity mirror, completely out of it. My phone buzzed again, Demetri was calling, for the third time this morning. I didn’t answer. Instead, I picked up my brush and began combing my hair. I had a press conference to attend later with the other Sandstorm talents, and just the thought of the questions the media might throw at me was already enough to rattle my nerves. I closed my eyes for a moment. Once again, my mind drifted back to that simple dream Marcus and I used to share... having a happy, big family. Seven kids. Crazy, right? On our fifth anniversary as a couple, he took me to this wide, open field full of sunflowers. We had a picnic there, and that’s where the talk about having a family began. Between the two of us, Marcus had always been the more excited one about having children. I could still feel the warmth of his smile as he spoke about our future, lying beside me under a bright, cloudless sky. It hurts—God, it still
When we finally arrived at the Sylvestre mansion, I immediately called Manang Lucelle and asked her to meet us outside the gate. She came out quickly, and the moment she saw my two bodyguards helping Marcus stand, she opened the gate for us. “You didn’t have to go out of your way to bring him here,” she said, her voice soft but with a hint of disapproval. “You could’ve just called and had Don Demetrius’s driver pick him up.” “It’s too far,” I answered, meeting her eyes. “I didn’t want to risk any delay.” She gave me a small, knowing smile, then nodded politely. “Aren’t you coming in?” she asked me. I shook my head in response, a small, silent gesture. “I’ll just wait here,” I said quietly. She didn’t say anything after that. She simply turned around and walked away, leaving me there alone. I stayed in the backseat, my hands resting quietly on my lap while I waited for Oscar and Marshall to come back. The mansion stood silently in front of us. Just as my eyes drifted toward t