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Breaking Points

Jaxon’s POVThe dining room felt like an arena as I entered, the air heavy with unspoken tension. My father stood at the head of the table, arranging a spread of food with an air of authority that turned even the simple act of serving into an assertion of dominance. Riley sat stiffly on one side, his unease practically radiating from him. His eyes darted between my father and the food, as though he wasn’t sure if it was safe to touch anything in the presence of a man like Arthur Steele. “Ah, there he is,” my father said with exaggerated cheer, straightening up as I walked in. “The prodigal son joins us.” I ignored his mocking tone and dropped into the chair across from Riley. “Cut the act, father,” I said sharply. “We both know you’re not fooling anyone with this whole ‘family man’ routine.” Arthur raised an eyebrow as he began placing food onto the plates, his movements calm and deliberate. “And what act would that be, Jaxon?” “The one where you pretend you’re not the sam

Suffocating Tension

Riley’s POVI couldn’t move. For a long moment, the only sound in the room was my own shallow breathing, mixed with the faint hum of the chandelier above us. My eyes were locked on Jaxon, whose head was still tilted slightly from the force of his father’s punch.What the hell had I just witnessed? Arthur’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and commanding as ever. “You think you can speak to me like that, Jaxon? After everything I’ve done for you? I should’ve known better than to expect gratitude from you, but I didn’t think even you would sink this low.” Jaxon turned his head slowly, his dark eyes blazing with fury. He took a step toward his father, his entire body radiating rage. For a second, I thought he was going to let it go. Then his hands turned into fists, and I realized with a jolt of panic that he wasn’t. “Jaxon, don’t!” I shouted, stepping between them just as Jaxon’s arm pulled back. My hands shot out, pressing firmly against his chest to stop him. He was

Bruised and Bound

Bruised and Bound Jaxon’s POVThe room was eerily quiet. The kind of quiet that left you alone with your thoughts—the ones you didn’t want to face. Riley stood at the sink, his back to me as he cleaned the plates we’d used for dinner. His shoulders stiff with tension, as though scrubbing dishes was the only thing keeping him fixed to reality. I sat at the kitchen island, a small mirror kept up in front of me. My father’s punch had left its mark, literally and figuratively. My jaw throbbed, and the red imprint of his knuckles stood out like a badge of disgrace. I turned my face slightly, inspecting the damage, and let out a bitter laugh. “Perfect,” I muttered to myself, my voice dripping with sarcasm. The sound of running water didn’t stop, but I caught Riley glancing at me out of the corner of his eye. He didn’t say anything, but his expression spoke volumes. I reached for the first aid kit I’d grabbed earlier, flipping it open with one hand. My hands were unsteady, and

Fleeing Moment

Riiley’s POVThe kiss deepened, Jaxon’s hands pulling me closer as if he was afraid I might slip away. I steadied myself on the chair to avoid falling but I didn't have much space to move because of jaxon's muscular arms being wrapped around me.His lips were demanding yet gentle, a strange mix of urgency and restraint that made my head spin. His fingers tangled in my hair, tilting my face up to meet his. I should have stopped him, should have remembered all the reasons why this was a bad idea, but in that moment, logic drowned in the intensity of his touch.It was as if I was under a spell and I wasn't sure if I wanted to be out of it just yet.Being here with him, no matter how much of an asshole he is, made me feel things I could quite explain.“Riley,” he murmured against my lips, his voice low and breathless. It wasn’t a question, but a plea. One that unraveled me completely.He wanted me to give myself completely to him without anymore of my restraints but that task would be

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

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

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

Unspoken Truth

Jaxon's POV I stood at the doorway, my sharp, calculating eyes fixed on Riley.Riley looked distressed, his face pale, his lips pressed into a tight line as though holding back a torrent of emotions. A sound—faint but unmistakable—came from within the house. My gaze flicked past Riley’s shoulder, and there he was: Eric, sitting rigidly on a chair, his eyes blazing with barely-contained fury. Interesting.I immediately understood I had stepped into something volatile, but I didn’t care. I wasn’t about to let the chaos stop mr from speaking to Riley. Last night had been... electric. Whatever feelings Riley might have been denying, I had seen the truth in every touch, every gasp. I wasn’t leaving without a conversation. “Riley,” I began, my tone smooth but firm, “we need to talk.” Riley shifted uncomfortably, clearly aware of the tension hanging in the air like a storm cloud. “Jaxon, now’s not a good time.” Eric, who hadn’t taken his eyes off me, let out a dry, humorless laugh

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

Lingering Sparks

Riley's POV Weeks had passed since Jaxon had ended our agreement, and I couldn’t deny the newfound sense of freedom. No more annoying messages summoning me at odd hours, no more tense dinners where every word felt like a gamble. No more having to deal with his manipulative and annoying father who was actually just an evil person.It just felt like I had gotten my life back and I was now the only one in control of everything that happened, instead of feeling like I was a puppet being moved around by strings.Yet, amidst this freedom, there was something hollow, like the echo of a song that had once filled the room but now only lingered in memory. It seemed like something was missing, something that always kept me on my toes and sort of gave me purpose, a reason to keep on fighting.I couldn't exactly explain it so I did my best to push such alien feelings down into the depths of mind so as not to ponder too much on it.The last thing I needed was to be too distracted to do what I n

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