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Last Updated : 2024-12-08Under His Command Waking
Jaxon’s POVThe faint sound of the front door closing made me wake up from my deep sleep and I almost could tell instantly that I was completely alone in the house.My eyes fluttered open, taking in the dim light filtering through the kitchen windows. For a moment, I didn’t know where I was, the events of last night swimming hazily in my mind. Then it hit me—the passionate intimacy, the electric connection that had ignited between Riley and me. I sat up slowly from the makeshift bed of duvets we’d shared, realizing I was still naked beneath the covers.I searched for my clothes nearby and found them tossed all over the kitchen floor. It seemed last night had been much more heated than I could remember.“Riley?” I called, my voice hoarse. Silence greeted me. "Riley, where the hell are you?* I called again, this time my voice was sharper than before but I still got no answer from him or anyone.I frowned, scanning the room. The kitchen was eerily quiet, the aftermath of our night to
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Under His Command Between Fire and Ashes
Riley's POV The moment I stepped into my apartment, exhaustion hit me like a tidal wave and I almost couldn't wait to lay down, allowing sleep to take me away.My legs felt heavy, my head spun with fatigue, and my thoughts were a jumbled mess. Last night’s events replayed in fragmented loops—Jaxon’s touch, his lips, the warmth of his body against mine. “Stop it, Riley,” I muttered under my breath, shaking my head to remove the memories. I closed the door behind me and locked it, leaning against it for a brief moment before dragging myself toward the bathroom. I wasn't supposed to be thinking about such things, mostly because it wasn't right for me to have even considered being intimate with Jaxon anymore.I still haven't forgiven him for what he did to Eric, twice, and here I was, having sex with him as if to congratulate him for a job well done."I guess he deserved it because of how badly his night had turned out. I mean, he needed a break from his awful father" I said to mysel
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Under His Command Walking on Thin Ice
Walking on Thin IceRiley's POVThe room felt heavy, like the air had thickened after Eric’s words hit me. My body was frozen, my mind struggling to process his insult. Piece of shit?Eric had never spoken to me like that. Sure, we’d had disagreements before, but this? This was venomous, laced with something far deeper than anger. “Eric,” I said carefully, my voice trembling slightly, “what’s going on? Why would you say something like that to me?” Eric didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he paced the length of the room like a caged animal, his hands clenching and unclenching into fists. His expression was a storm cloud of emotions—hurt, anger, betrayal. “You really don’t get it, do you?” he finally said, spinning around to face me. His tone was sharp, cutting. “Get what?” I asked, genuinely confused as to what was happening with him.He let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. “I actually thought you liked me, Riley. That you cared. But now I see it. You were just looking
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Last Updated : 2024-12-09Under His Command Broken
Riley POV I sat on the edge of his couch, staring at the closed door Jaxon had just walked out of. A strange mix of emotions swirled inside me—relief, confusion, and a small, nagging twinge of disappointment. Jaxon had covered for me, spinning a lie so seamless that Eric had begun to question his own assumptions. For that, I was grateful. But Jaxon’s sudden departure lingered in my mind like a splinter he couldn’t ignore. I felt really bad and I wished I could talk more to him but I guess that would practically be impossible now.I frowned, recalling the look on Jaxon’s face when I had lashed out. At the time, I had been too consumed by my own frustration to notice, but now... now I couldn’t shake the memory of the pain I had seen in Jaxon’s eyes. Had my words cut deeper than I had intended? Or was Jaxon upset about something else entirely? Before I could dwell too long on it, Eric appeared in the doorway to the living room, his expression hesitant. “Riley?” Eric’s voice was
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Under His Command Lingering Sparks
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Jaxon’s POVThe conference room was filled with the quiet hum of muted voices and the rustle of papers. I had entered the room with my usual air of authority, followed closely by my personal guards. My gaze swept over the occupants, assessing their presence, before settling momentarily on Riley Matthews. He was setting up the presentation slides, his focus on the task at hand. For a fleeting moment, my chest tightened. Seeing him again after weeks of silence was harder than I expected. He looked different—freer, lighter. And yet, there was still something about him that stirred a deep, inexplicable ache inside me. I forced myself to look away, reminding myself why I had made the decision to end things. As much as I wanted to be a heartless bastard, I wasn't going to destroy the love that I had seen between Eric and Riley. It wouldn't be fair to any of them if I came in-between them just because I felt like having fun.My father, as annoying and evil as he was, had been right a
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Under His Command A Night of Passion and Promise
Riley's POV The car came to a smooth halt in front of the restaurant, its glowing elegance an extravagant display of glass and lights. The sheer elegance of the building was enough to make anyone feel out of place, but I was used to this now—Jaxon’s world of wealth and sophistication had become familiar territory. Before I could reach for the door handle, it swung open, revealing one of Jaxon’s bodyguards standing tall and imposing. His movements were precise, almost rehearsed, as he stepped aside to let me out. “Thank you,” I said politely, stepping onto the almost busy driveway. “Please let the driver know to stay ready. I won’t be too long.” The bodyguard nodded respectfully, his deep voice steady. “Understood, Mr. Matthews" he said.I adjusted my jacket, smoothing down the runples and took a moment to take in the sight of the restaurant. The evening air was delicious, the faint scent of sweet and expensive perfume being carried through the breeze. A valet hurried past,
Under His Command Awakening to Love
Jaxon's POV The first thing I became aware of was a soft, persistent voice pulling me from the suffocating depths of unconsciousness. It wasn’t sharp or startling, but it was there—gentle and warm, like a light tug at the edges of my mind. “Jaxon… Come on, Jaxon. It’s time to wake up now.” Alexis. I’d recognize her voice anywhere, even in this hazy void. She was the only one that could annoy me to wake up.I tried to respond, to open my eyes, but my body felt like it was filled with something heavy.My limbs were tight, my chest tight, and even my eyelids refused to cooperate. Still, her voice didn’t falter. “You’re stronger than this,” she said, her tone firm but encouraging. “Riley needs you, Jaxon. We all do. So, wake up already!” That name—Riley. It sparked something in me, like a fire lighting in full force.Slowly, painfully, I willed my eyelids to move. The room around me came into focus, and the first thing I saw was Alexis’s face hovering above mine, her eyes wide
Under His Command Unshakable Love
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Under His Command The Wait
Riley's POVThe steady hum of the machines filled the hospital room, a cruel reminder of Jaxon's fragile state. I sat beside his bed, my fingers holding his hand tightly, as if my touch could somehow bring him back to me. I couldn't deny it, I was actually hoping something like that would happen and finally end this nightmare once and for all.His face was pale, almost as pale as the clean hospital sheets, and the rhythmic beeping of the monitor was the only sign that life still flowed within him. It had been weeks—weeks since he’d taken that bullet meant for me, weeks since he’d fallen into this coma, and weeks since my entire world had come to revolve around this quiet, suffocating room. I sighed, brushing a stray strand of hair from his forehead. “Jaxon,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the machines. “You have to wake up. Please. I don’t know how much longer I can do this without you.” There was no response, just the rise and fall of his chest, fixed and unchangin
Under His Command Hold On To Me
Riley's POV The moment Jaxon hit the floor, my entire world shattered. I pleaded with him not to go into the light but as I knelt beside him, I could feel his life draining slowly.“Jaxon please don't leave me!” I screamed, holding his head and trying to get him to stay awake. His shirt was soaked with blood, the red stain spreading fast across his chest. My hands trembled as I pressed down on the wound, desperate to stop the bleeding. His eyes fluttered open for a moment, glazed with pain, and he gave me the faintest smile. “Riley…” “Don’t you dare,” I said, my voice breaking. “Don’t you dare leave me, Jaxon. Stay with me.” His breath hitched, shallow and ragged, as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. I pressed harder on the wound, my hands slick with his blood. The warm, sticky sensation made my stomach churn, but I couldn’t afford to think about that now. Arthur stood a few feet away, his face pale and eyes wide with disbelief. He stared at Jaxon as though u
Under His Command Shots Fired
Jaxon's POV The world seemed to tilt on its axis the moment my father pulled the gun from his jacket. Since when did my father carry a gun? This was entirely new to me and I tried my best to process fast what exactly I was stsriiat: the barrel of a loaded gun.Growing up, I have always looked at my father as a man of power, control, and manipulation. He didn’t need weapons—his words alone had the sharpness of blades. But there he was, holding a gun, his face twisted in fury, and the cold metal glinting under the dim light. “Drop the gun, Dad,” I said, my voice calm despite the storm of emotions raging inside me. “This isn’t you. This isn’t how we do things.” His grip tightened around the gun, his knuckles white. “Don’t lecture me, Jaxon. You have no idea what I’m capable of.” Riley’s voice trembled behind me. “Arthur, please… put the gun down. You don’t need to do this.” Arthur’s eyes darted to Riley, his hatred so palpable it felt like a physical force in the room. “Y
Under His Command Tipping Point
Riley's POV The air in the room was suffocating, thick with tension and the undeniable scent of danger. My chest tightened as I glanced around, the four guards surrounding us like wolves circling their prey. My hands trembled, and my legs felt like they might give out at any moment. I had faced enough trials in one day and I was already too tired to even continue another confrontation.I instinctively grabbed hold of the back of Jaxon's shirt as I leaned in closer to him, feeling the intimidating stares from the bodyguards that surrounded us with their huge, muscular bodies."Don't worry, Riley. I've got you. I'll keep you safe" I heard Jaxon say despite the huge amount of tension he was under.I looked at Jaxon as he remained standing in front of me, his broad shoulders squared and his head held high. His body was a solid wall of defiance and determination, shielding me from the menacing gazes of the guards. Although I could feel his intention to protect me, I could tell our s
Under His Command Infiltration
Jaxon's POV The cold night air felt sharp against my skin as I parked my car far from the house and stepped into the shadows. I kept my eyes on the road ahead to make sure I was a safe distance from where Riley was being held by my father.I checked my phone once again to make sure the tracker signaling Riley was still up ahead was still working despite being a considerably distance from town.I sent Chloe a text, updating her of where I've gotten and told her to be on standby because I had a feeling I might need her.I couldn't tell just how this rescue operation might go and I didn't want to take the risk of putting Riley's life in more danger than it already was.The safe house stood in the distance, surrounded by tall trees and an eerie silence that settled heavily in the atmosphere that almost made me shudder.I took quiet steps as I surveyed the environment to look for a good entry point where I was sure I won't be seen or detected by my father's goons.Thanks to all the James
Under His Command A Dinner of Negotiations
Riley's POV I laid on the bed, staring at the ceiling, my fingers brushing against the worn fabric of the blanket beneath me. My mind churned as I tried to piece together where I was and why Arthur Steele would have a place like this. Arthur didn’t seem like the type to hide away in secret locations. He was a man who dominated every room he entered, a master manipulator who controlled people and situations with ruthless efficiency. So why have a place like this? And more importantly, why bring me here? I rubbed my temples, the silence of the room amplifying the questions in my head. My thoughts spiraled, shifting to Jaxon. Was he looking for me? Did he know where I was? The idea that he might be out there, searching for me, gave me a small sliver of hope. My train of thought was interrupted by the abrupt sound of the door unlocking. I sat up, heart pounding, as one of Arthur’s bodyguards entered the room. He was the taller of the two, the one with the annoyed face.He thre
