AaronI tapped the cigarette's ash onto the tray—a steady rhythm of addiction. My lungs ablaze, bitterness swirled on my tongue, yet the weight on my chest remained unyielding. This was the tenth one till now.Fucking hell! Of all the choices, she once again fell for that monster, disregarding everything I had done to reach a point where I could at least hope to hear a yes from her. She stuffed a friendship tag in my mouth, silencing my desires.Was it so difficult for her to let go of a monster like Sebastian Valdez? Or was it her struggle to accept me? The question gnawed at me relentlessly. It had been over a week, yet thoughts of her consumed my mind, as if her scent ran through my veins instead of blood, her voice echoed in place of my heartbeat, and her image tainted every corner of my memory.God, if only she knew the depths of my obsession and the lengths I went to claim her as my own.A frustrated sigh escaped my lips. "Fuck. I'm going insane."Just as I teetered on the edge

AthenaWhen I woke up, I found the side of my bed empty. A frown settled on my face—I had hoped to cuddle with him a little longer. A single night of being entwined with each other didn't seem like enough when all I craved was his closeness. It hadn't been more than two seconds since I opened my eyes, and already I longed for the warmth of his heavenly scent.I got out of bed and made my way downstairs. There was a chance he might be in the living room or tending to the garden he had promised to take care of after getting an earful from Shelly.As I entered the living room, the frown returned to my face as I failed to spot any sign of him. Letting out a sigh, I considered heading to the garden, but for some reason, my gaze fell upon the path to the kitchen. A fresh aroma wafted through the air, drifting directly in my direction.It smelled like pancakes.Without a doubt, I knew it was Sebastian. He had a talent for one thing—cooking pancakes.I made my way to the kitchen, and as soon

AthenaI gazed at Sebastian, his peaceful form nestled beside me, lost in slumber. His body lay turned over, gentle snores escaping his lips like a baby. It amazed me how something as simple as watching him sleep could evoke such indescribable emotions within me. It was oddly satisfying to watch him sleep this peacefully. A profound warmth surged through my being, embracing me like a cherished secret.My fingertips itched with a longing to trace the contours of his muscular frame, to caress the curves of his spine and the soft strands of his hair. Yet, I resisted, not wanting to disturb his well-deserved rest. He had stayed up late, providing unwavering support and solace, understanding the significance of my friendship with Aaron.The incident with Aaron still haunted my thoughts, its bitter aftermath lingering in the depths of my mind. Never did I anticipate our parting to be so acrimonious, yet fate had played its hand, and it had ended in turmoilA soft, wistful sigh escaped my li

AthenaMy hands moved to his trousers, sliding them off of him before using my feet to push the rest off as we both dove deeper into the heated kiss we had started moments ago. He bit down my lips, kissing and sucking as he continued the sweet torture with his tongue. With every passing second, a fiery inferno consumed my body, the searing heat intensifying. His hands glided across my skin in a mesmerising dance, providing a fleeting anchor amidst the overwhelming surge of insatiable longing."You're fucking beautiful, Athena," Sebastian murmured, his words brushing against my lips, “I hate it that the time we have is so short— One night will never be enough. Oh, how I wish we had a thousand lifetimes to explore your beauty! Because, damn, there's always more to uncover." His every word ignited a fiery storm of sensations within me, threatening to unravel my very core.And damn it, I knew he'd break me apart, piece by piece.Yet, in the same breath, I knew he'd be the one to put me ba

SebastianI stared at her in disbelief, unable to believe what I was hearing. For those first few seconds, I couldn't trust my own ears.She was asking me to...mark her.Damn it all. That was the very fantasy that had consumed my thoughts since the moment I laid eyes on her. To bury my fangs in her tender neck and leave my indelible mark, forever declaring her as mine."What did you say?" I managed to ask, needing confirmation that this wasn't some figment of my imagination but a genuine request in the real world.A smile teased her lips as if she understood the perplexity I felt. She turned toward me, her hand reaching out to graze my cheek, leaving a trail of tingling sparks in its wake. "I'm asking you to mark me."Holy shit! I had never not believed in heavens and angels, but today, all my convictions were shattered. There existed no realm or inhabitants within it, apart from the one I beheld with my own eyes—Athena. She was my heaven. If I were to worship her until my dying breat