Brianna’s POVRogue pulled away from the kiss, gently pushing me away. He cupped my cheeks and caressed my skin. Worry was evident in his eyes as he looked at me intently.He swallowed hard. “Are you okay?”I gasped and shook my head. “I feel…hot.”He nodded and attempted to carry me. “Let’s go to the hospital—”I stopped him. When our eyes met, I shook my head. “They can’t help me.”“Bree…” His voice was hoarse and it seems like he’s having a hard time. He knew. He figured out what’s wrong.I licked my bottom lip and pushed myself up. I sat on the mattress, facing him. I cupped his cheeks and our eyes locked.“Kiss me…” I whispered painfully.He shook his head. “You were drugged…”“And I can’t stop myself. I feel so hot, Rogue. Hep me,” I begged.He sucked his breath violently and swallowed hard. He held my hands and shook his head again. “It was just the drug talking, Brianna.”“I know what I’m saying. I know it’s you, Rogue. I won’t ask you to do this if it’s not you…”“Oh, babe!”
Brianna’s POVI slowly opened my eyes but the blinding light from the ceiling forced me to close my eyes again. I groaned as I opened my eyes again. My throat felt dry. I licked my lips and roamed my eyes around. My lips parted as I saw my reflection in a glass of water beside my bed. My face was pale and I looked horrible.I swallowed hard and stared at the ceiling. Slowly, fragments of memories came rushing in my mind. Little by little, I remembered what happened last night.I got a mysterious call. I was drugged. Rogue came to rescue me and I passed out after we made love in that abandoned shack.My heart raced as I remembered every single thing we did. Every touch of his warm hands. Every gentle kiss. Every sweet word. And even how he professed his feelings for me while we’re doing that. It was very clear in my memory. Like a crystal. Even with the effects of the drugs, I was so sure I wanted him not because I desire him. It’s more than that. More than just a lust.“Bree!”I was s
Brianna’s POV“No, she will not answer any of your damn questions!” That’s Rogue’s voice.It’s been 10 minutes but Rogue hasn’t come back so I decided to follow them. I was already behind the door when I heard Rogue say that. Question? What question? Are they talking about me? And who is he talking to?“Sir, are you really Mr. Rogue Ryder? The President of RYD Estate? What is your relationship with Miss Quinn? Was it just a hookup? Or do you have a secret relationship?”“We heard you invested in The Quinn’s. Is that because you saw potential in their company or because Miss Quinn is your girlfriend?”“Mr. Ryder, there’s a rumor that you are the reason behind Miss Quinn’s divorce with her husband Mr. Cain Hamilton.”I cupped my mouth as I suddenly felt weak. What was that? Why are they asking those questions and who are they? Are they reporters? What are the people from the media doing here?“Are you saying my friend is a slut? My friend was betrayed by her ex-husband. She was cheated
Brianna’s POVCain paled. He was taken aback with what I said. I know he’s too scared to hear his mistakes and shortcomings. He’s a man full of pride and so full of himself.He slowly shook his head. He opened his lips but I bet he couldn’t retaliate because he knew how he ignored me whenever I needed his help.I clenched my jaws. “Tell me, Cain. Do you remember anything about helping me? You don’t remember anything, right? Because you never help me. Not even once.”He sucked his breath. “I am willing to help you now. With your company, Brianna.”“You shouldn’t have pulled out your investment if you wanted to help. And I even bet you knew about my uncle’s stupid project. You didn’t stop it.”“Brianna, he’s your uncle. I couldn’t just—”“Why are you explaining?” I asked mockingly and looked at Amber. Her face is now red because of anger. She was looking at Cain and glanced at me after she felt my stare.I smirked and looked at Cain again. “Did you know how insulting it was to see your
Brianna’s POV“So, Cain has been paying the people who caught him with Amber together in public?” I asked Levi, smirking while I’m sitting on my swivel chair. I was discharged yesterday from the hospital and today is my last day to gather evidence about what happened to me so I can clear mine and Rogue’s name. That's what I've been worried about.I thought Cain and Amber were just smart enough that they haven't been caught by the public in spite of Amber’s popularity. It turns out they’ve been caught but Cain is using his money and power to keep their infidelity and immorality a secret.“Yes, Miss Bree. And I already traced the location of the cell phone number you asked me to trace. I sent some of our men to get that person.”I nodded and sighed. “Thanks, Levi. How about the video?”“It has been taken care of, Miss Bree. Someone took all the copies down. Although it has reached many people, I made sure it won’t reach your grandfather.”“Thank you again, Levi. I owe you big time.”“It
Brianna’s POVI gasped when I saw the person who just entered. It was the man I needed to clear my name today. My bodyguard was behind him and even when they’re blocking the person who entered last, I recognized him. Rogue was behind them. He slipped himself between Levi and my other bodyguard. He did that simply and casually that no one noticed him but me. When our eyes met, he gave me a reassuring smile and nodded at me.My bodyguards dragged the man in front of the reporters and made him face me. I lifted my chin and stared at him.He looked away. I gritted my teeth and faced the reporters. “This man will tell you everything that happened behind the scandal.”I looked at him coldly. He looked so scared when he glanced at Rogue’s direction. I knew it. Rogue was the one who caught him and brought him back.“I-It was all Amber O’Connor’s plan. Her friends paid me to abduct Miss Quinn and bring her to the abandoned construction site of a hotel in a remote location…”I sucked my breath
Brianna’s POVRogue invited me to dinner but I refused. I know I owe him one dinner but I’m not really in the mood today. Cain confuses me plus I just had a long day with the reporters. I want to take a long rest.“Drive safely, Bree. Goodnight,” Rogue said while smiling after he closed the door of my car.I nodded and smiled at him. “Thanks, Rogue. We’ll have dinner some other time. I’m really sorry.”“No problem. I understand.”I nodded again and started the engine. He waved at me as I drove away until he disappeared from my sight. I felt so exhausted again when I got home. I was staring at the ceiling as I caressed my lips, remembering the intense kiss I shared with Rogue when my phone vibrated. A smile crept on my lips after I received a text message from Rogue, updating me that he’s home.I was about to type my reply when I felt something twitched inside my heart. I want to be with him. I really want to be with him but why does it feel so wrong?In the end, I dropped my phone and
Brianna's POVI ignored Cain and opened the door of my unit. I glanced at him after I entered. He was just staring at me. There was something in his eyes that I couldn't understand. Seeing him drains my energy and changes my mood."What do you want?" I lazily asked and went to the living area. He followed me.I sat on the couch as he walked around and roamed his eyes."Nothing changed here."My forehead creased. "Did you just come here to see my unit?"He faced me and stared into my eyes. "Amber's reputation is ruined."I smirked. "She deserves it."His forehead creased. "Can't you just let this slide? Brianna, Amber has been crying since last night."I rose from my seat and glared at him. "I don't care! Why would I give a damn about her? She paid someone to abduct and drug me, Cain. Can't you see that? Are you blind?""Are you just doing this to get even? Or to get my attention?"I laughed sarcastically and shook my head. I can't believe this. He just can't understand my point. And I
Rogue's POV"Why don't you tell her about how you feel?"My forehead creased as I looked at Leon, "Can you see her happy face whenever she's with that frog? I can't ruin that."One of our college friends laughed and tapped my shoulder, "Man, that woman is so elegant and high. It will never be easy to get her attention."I groaned and pushed his hand away. "I know."I sighed and looked at my legs. I'm sitting on a wheelchair. I'm still recovering and receiving therapy because of the accident I had with Brianna. I talked to her grandfather last time and he told me that she couldn't remember anything.Mr. Quinn begged me not to remind her about the accident because it might affect her health. I understand. For me it's what matters the most too. Her health.But seeing her happy with another man, it breaks me. When did she meet him, anyway? In the hospital? Damn!My blood would boil in anger whenever I see them together but I have to endure it. I need to. For her health. For her safety.I
Brianna's POVWhen I woke up in a hospital for the second time after an incident, I stared at the ceiling for so long.I had a dream or was it a reality? I was brought back to the future again and in the future, Rogue saved me. It was like a continuation of what happened before. Rogue pulled me and saved me from Cain's shoot, but he was shot by Amber. Rogue died on that day saving me. He didn't care if he get shot by another bullet from Amber just so he can save me from Cain.That's what will happen in the future. I was brough back here not only to fix my life but to save Rogue. He's destined to die in Amber's hand. Amber will be the reason behind his painful death and it scares me now."Babe!" Rogue's voice brought me back to the reality. He held my hand, "I'll call the doctor."I shook my head. "Where is Amber?"He swallowed hard as anger ignite in his eyes. "She's dead. She died in her car."Am I considered evil if I say I'm glad she's dead? That only means Rogue is saved. I won't
Brianna's POVI forced myself to open my eyes to see what's happening and who dragged me. My elbow and head hurts. I caressed my head and looked at the person on the driver seat. I was sitting on the shotgun seat, tied and helpless.My eyes widened after I recognized the person beside me. It's been a long time since I last saw this face and it's making me so angry seeing how this person is trying to ruin my life again."WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING, AMBER?"She smirked and glanced at me, "You will die now, Brianna."I shook my head, "Even if you kill me right now, you won't get your life back—""IT WAS ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!" She shouted hysterically. "YOU RUINED MY CAREER! YOU RUINED MY LOVELIFE! YOU RUINED EVERYTHING, BRIANNA!"Her hands on the steering wheel are shaking. I gritted my teeth and accidentally glanced at the side mirror. My heart kicked inside my chest after I recognized the car following us. Rogue has found out about my sudden disappearance."Your life is good now while I
Brianna's POVDays and months passed real fast. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl and she actually looks like her daddy. Her eyelashes were long, curled and thick. Her nose was pointed and proud. Her eyes are gray, probably because I've grown to love Brent's gray eyes when I was pregnant.I was lying on the hospital bed, wearing a hospital gown. I woke up early the next morning after I gave birth to our first born. Rogue didn't sleep though. Our parents told me everything right after I woke up.When I lost my consciousness after delivering our baby girl, Rogue panicked. He almost threw all the equipment inside the delivery room, thinking he'd lose me. Mom was so worried as she told me about that."She's so tiny." Rogue is currently staring at our daughter, sleeping in my arms.I smiled at him. "You wanna carry her?"He shook his head and swallowed hard, "Next time. I-I still don't know how to carry her."The door swung open revealing a female nurse smiling at us while holding a piec
Brianna's POVI ran to the bathroom early in the morning only to vomit. My body felt so heavy and I'm still so sleepy. A few minutes later, I felt a warm big hand caressing my back.I lifted my face and met Rogue's eyes through the mirror. I gave him a weak smile.He looked very worried as he turned the faucet on and washed my mouth. After drying my mouth, he kneeled beside me and caressed my three months baby bump."Baby, don't make it too hard for mommy, please…"I smiled even more and brushed my fingers against his messy hair. He looked up at me worriedly.I chuckled, "It's normal."He groaned. "I'll probably back out from my original plan of having many kids."We stayed in the beach house all throughout my pregnancy. Rogue was working from home while taking care of me. My pregnancy is so sensitive. There are times that I'd pick a fight with Rogue but my husband patiently calms me down everytime. He would always kiss me and hug me to calm me down. He was so patient, so understandin
Brianna’s POVIt was a sunny afternoon, under the bright and blue sky, with the calm waves of the ocean, the warm touch of the air and soft music playing. It was so beautiful to feel and to see and to experience. I could say this is one of the happiest moments of my life. One of the most beautiful. One that I will treasure in my heart.Carrying a bouquet of flowers, people smiling and praising me, wearing a white long and elegant dress while walking on a red carpet. My veil was so long and so elegant. I’m already in the middle of the aisle, but the tip of my veil is still under the floral arch.I roamed my eyes. This is so perfect. Our family members gathered here, watching this magical moment in my life.I never felt this happy and this priceless when I married Cain. I guess I wasn’t really in love with him. I was just blinded by my own fantasy of having a man by my side who will side with me and protect me without thinking twice. It was Rogue Adams Ryder. From the very beginning, it
Brianna’s POVTrue to his word, Rogue brought me to a beach house. It was so beautiful and fascinating. I was in awe while watching the calm waves of the ocean reaching the shore. It’s so refreshing and calming to be here.I took my shoes off and let my feet get buried on the white sand. I smiled as I lifted my face to look at Rogue. He was the one who operated the helicopter on our way here and now the helicopter is leaving operated by his guard.“You like it here?” He asked, smiling sweetly.I nodded, “Yes. Thank you for bringing me here, Rogue.”He wrapped his arm around my waist and kissed my temple, “Anything for my babies.”I grinned and took my phone out. I took a photo of my feet buried under the white sand. I also took a photo of us. Rogue’s face was serious everytime I included him in my shots. I frowned at him.He scratched the back of his head. “I’ll take a photo of you.”Now, I’m glaring. “Don’t be a killjoy and smile while I take photos. I wanna enjoy this moment, Rogue
Brianna's POVI smiled and waved at Brent and Diane after I dropped them off to their school. Diane just groaned and waved back lazily while Brent waved back while smiling from ear to ear.After dropping them off, I'm off to the company. I have to remain in my position for the meantime. Rogue doesn't want to take my position because he said I deserve it more than anyone else.It's been a month since Brent and Diane's school started. I've recovered from the traumatic incident that led me to sleep for three days. I'm okay now and I'm coping up with our current situation.When I reached the company, Levi greeted me. I smiled at him and went straight to my office.I feel so light and happy. Now, I'm free and safe.Cain is now behind bars. Also Uncle Aiden. Amber suddenly disappeared. Some say she's hiding from her haters, some say she's too embarrassed to face the people. About Andrea, she migrated to another country—I heard from mommy, Rogue's mom.A half week after I got discharged, Rog
Brianna's POV"OH MY GOD!"Rogue immediately covered my naked body with his large frame. I had a glimpse of who shouted and my cheeks burned again in embarrassment. It was Rogue's mom who immediately pushed her husband who's about to enter. I don't know what happened next because it covered my vision but I heard Rogue's father groaned."Mom! Dad!" Rogue growled at his parents."I'm s-sorry, okay. We didn't know. If we only knew..."I bit my bottom lip as I Rogue quickly pulled my pants up and locked its button before he zipped his pants.My lips twisted because of the uncomfortable feeling of my wet core against my panties. It's more embarrassing to walk in this state, especially since my legs are still shaking from the combined anticipation, embarrassment and lust.Oh Jesus! I can't believe this is happening to us."W-We'll just be in the living area." I heard Rogue's parents' footsteps.I bit my lips again as I looked at Rogue. His neck and face was red and his teeth were gritted."