Novel-novel oleh Raven Storm

“Wanna hit the water? I’m dying to get in.”Danielle fixed up her sunglasses, a small smile tugging at her lips. “In a minute.”The blonde in front of her shrugged lazily. “More for me.”What followed after that was a huge splash that had a good portion of the ocean water soaring. Danielle let out a long sigh, resting back on the mat. The sun was at a high enough angle to give her a good tan.How long had it been since she’d last seen him? Try as she may, Vincent could never be just a distant memory in her mind. What followed after everything got exposed were long days of her parents drilling how disappointed they were into her head. They never wasted a single opportunity to make sure she knew how they were baffled by her life choices. What a disappointment she was.“You are an Orion. And what did you think to do? Ruin my image, and make it known that you’re nothing but a useless slut.”Her father’s words still stung. Even now when she was so sure she’d put it all behind her. Regardl

“You…”Danielle pointed a shaky finger at the girl she’d considered her friend all this time. Lily’s smile remained nonchalant as she stared back.“All this time—” A choking sound left Danielle’s lips. “Why?”“Oh, please.” Lily rolled her eyes, face scrunched up in irritation.She stepped closer to Danielle, closing the distance between them. “Do you really want to ask me that? Why? That’s a bullshit question.”Danielle’s shock slowly burned into anger. Without thinking, she grabbed a fistful of Lily’s shirt, fighting back the tears that pricked my eyes.“Answer me,” She yelled in fury. “Why did you do this to me? You knew all this time and the one thing you thought to do is betray me like this?”Lily’s own annoyance was obvious. She glared at the cheer queen some more before roughly shoving her hand off.“You’ve always looked at me like that, haven’t you?” Lily chuckled drily. “Like I’m noting but dirt beneath your feet.”She chuckled again, smile dropping in a second. “Deep in my he

Danielle hadn’t exactly planned for the day to be so shit. She’d been so at peace having spent the night at Vincent’s but nothing would have prepared her for the shit show that would be her morning.For one, her parents weren’t so happy that she’d spent the night at Lily’s without first informing them.“It is not okay to do that,” Her mother scolded. “You know something could have happened to you?”Danielle rolled her eyes, stuffing a granola bar and some cranberry juice into her bag. She was definitely going to be late if she didn’t move now.“You will listen to me when I talk to you, young lady.” Her mother’s voice was strict.Her dad who had been silent the whole time dropped his phone. “I believe your mother is speaking to you, Danielle.”She sighed, dropping her bag and turning to face them. “I’m sorry I stayed at Lily’s without informing you first. Happy?”Ms. Orion’s eyes narrowed instantly. “Oh, I know you’re not giving me that attitude.”“I’m leaving, mom.” She grabbed her ba

“Hiding?” Danielle fixed a hard stare on her friend. “Why would I hide anything?”Lily didn’t seem to be buying any of it. “That’s what I’m trying to know.”The other girls were silent now, watching the showdown go with an interest that grated Danielle’s nerves.“All these things you’re saying, are based on things you’re not even sure of. What, I’m suddenly hiding something now? What do I stand to gain from not telling you?” Lily scoffed. “Oh, yeah? Then what about Damian?” “He can suck a dick for all I care.” Danielle retorted, her gaze dropping back to her phone.Vincent had sent her a photo and something told her she knew what it be. But she couldn’t exactly open it here. Not when Lily was already making that big of a scene.“Just tell me what’s going on with you.” Lily pushed her food aside, eyes brimming with annoyance. “Is it so bad that I’m that worried about you? That I’m interested in your wellbeing? Why do you always have to be so bitchy all the time?” Lily seemed to rea

“You like that?” Danielle was sure her throat would be sore as fuck later that night. With how loud she was screaming, it was safe to assume someone would have definitely heard her.Their clothes had already been long forgotten, all his focus on getting a good view of her bouncing tits while she continued to ride him“F—Feels good.” She let out a moan, bucking and slamming down on his dick.They’d already gotten a good rhythm, her movements growing a bit slower after some seconds. Without warning, Vincent grabbed onto her hips and began to pound into her with frightening speed.She barely got a moan out, a cold quiver hitting her nerves as she held on for dear life. She could feel an orgasm coming and something told her he’d drive her straight to overstimulation.“Fuck,” She moaned, “I’m gonna—“She’d barely gotten all her words out when he paused, reaching forward to give her lips a little kiss. She’d noticed that aspect of him, and it was something she’d come to love.He pulled bac

Danielle didn’t think she’d ever glowed this much. Sure, she’d touched herself a little to the sound of Vincent’s hypnotizing voice. But could that really be it?“Are you trying out a new face mask or something?” Lily asked, eyeing her with both eagerness and something else.“Come on,” Danielle scoffed lightly. “It’s just my usual routine.”Another one of her friends, Selene, piped in. “She’s got a point though. You’re hot on any other day, but damn, today just seems different.”“Agreed,” Lily nodded, “What’s your secret, Miss Cheerleader?” Danielle remained quiet for a while, heightening their suspense even more. Then after a brief pause, she shrugged.“Lotion?”Lily let out a groan. “You’re insufferable.”“And you love me like that.” Danielle stuck out her tongue just as they entered the class.Her stomach did a little flip when she spotted Vincent by his desk. His gaze lingered on her for a tad bit before he turned back to the papers before him. She had a feeling class was going t

ISABELThe flowers arrive Monday morning.Not a simple bouquet but an extravagant explosion of white roses, peonies, and orchids in a crystal vase that probably costs more than my monthly car payment. The card is simple:Congratulations on the board approval. Looking forward to our partnership. - ALinda practically squeals when she brings them in. "Ms. Queens! These are gorgeous! Secret admirer?""Business partner," I say firmly, trying to ignore how my heart jumped when I saw the arrangement. "Just a congratulatory gesture.""Some gesture," she mutters, setting them on my desk where they dominate the entire space. "Wish my business partners sent me flowers like this."After she leaves, I pull out the card and read it again. It's perfectly appropriate. Professional, even. A partner congratulating another partner on a successful board presentation.So why does it feel like so much more? Why does it make my heart race?I tuck the card in my drawer and try to focus on work. The board ap

ISABELTuesday arrives too quickly and not quickly enough. I spend the morning in my office going over my presentation for the hundredth time, checking every slide, every projection, and every word. It has to be perfect, flawless, so compelling that they can't possibly say no, and so professional that they'll forget I once screamed their names."Ms. Queens?" Linda pokes her head in. "At your 2 PM meeting, do you need me to come with you? Take notes?""No." The word comes out sharper than I intended. "No, thank you, Linda. I'll handle this alone."She looks uncertain. "Ms. Candice usually has someone accompany her to major pitches—""I'm not Ms. Candice." I soften my tone. "But I appreciate the offer. I'll be fine."After she leaves, I check my reflection in the small mirror I keep in my desk drawer. Navy power suit, and perfectly tailored. White silk blouse, buttoned to the collar, hair pulled back in a sleek bun, minimal makeup, and small pearl earrings, my mother's, one of the few t

ISABELMonday morning, I walk into Queens Enterprises for the first time in three years, and it feels like coming home and walking into enemy territory together.The building is exactly as I remember it: sleek glass and steel, modern and imposing. However, everything inside has changed. Different receptionists, different security guards, and everything is different.I'm a stranger in what should be my own legacy."Ms Queens!" A cheerful voice calls out, snapping me out of my thoughts, and a young woman in her mid-twenties approaches, tablet in hand. "I'm Linda Harper, your new assistant. Your father asked me to help you get settled.""Linda Harper?" I blink. "Any relation to Mrs Harper?" I asked, my curiosity piqued."My aunt!" She beams. "She told me to take good care of you. Said you were always kind to her."The warmth in her voice makes my throat tight. At least someone here doesn't hate me."Thank you, Linda. I appreciate that." I said, with a smile on my face."Your office is th

ISABELThe Queens family estate looks exactly as I remember it, imposing, elegant, and cold as fuck.I sit in my car at the end of the long driveway, staring at the grand mansion that was my childhood home. Three years ago, I drove away from this place swearing I'd never come back. I'd chosen Leo over my family, burned every bridge, said things I can never take back, and now here I am, crawling back with my tail between my legs.Three days after the night that destroyed my marriage. Three days of staying at the penthouse while my lawyers handled the divorce paperwork but I can't hide in that penthouse forever. It's time to face my family.I take a deep breath and drive up to the house.The front door opens before I even reach it, and our longtime housekeeper Mrs. Clark appears, her face lighting up when she sees me."Mrs Isabel!" She pulls me into a hug that nearly makes me cry. "Oh, it's so good to see you, dear.""It's good to see you too, Mrs. Clark." I hug her back tightly, gratef

ISABELHe's gone.My husband of three years is actually gone. I sit there on the bed, processing, and then suddenly I'm shaking. Not from fear or sadness, but from the sheer adrenaline crash."Hey," Ares says gently, his hand on my shoulder. "You're okay. You're safe now.""I know," I manage to say. "I just... I can't believe I actually did that.""You were magnificent," Marco says, and there's genuine admiration in his voice. "I've seen hardened businessmen crumble under less pressure.""He's never going to forgive me for that humiliation," I say, reality setting in. "He's going to try to destroy me.""Let him try," Harvey says darkly. "He'll find out exactly how protected you are now."I look up at this cold, intense man who's appointed himself my protector. "Why? Why are you all doing this? You don't even know me.""Maybe not yet," Ares says softly. "But we'd like to. If you'll let us.""What just happened—" I gesture at the bed, at us, "—that was supposed to be revenge. Just reven

ISABEL"What the FUCK?" The words explode out of him like a detonation, and I turn my head slowly, and deliberately to look at him. Ares doesn't move away, instead, his teeth graze my neck harder, possessively marking me. Harvey's finger slides inside me, just one, stretching me, and I have to bite back a moan."Oh, Leo," I say, my voice remarkably steady despite the finger inside me, despite my racing heart. "You're home early." I pause, letting my lips curve into a smile as Harvey adds a second finger, scissoring them inside me. "Or am I home late? I lose track when we have an open marriage now."His face goes from shocked white to furious red in seconds. "GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY WIFE!"Instead of moving away, Harvey's fingers curl inside me, and find that spot that makes my vision blur. Ares's mouth moves lower, pulling down my bra to expose my breast, his tongue circling my nipple before he sucks it into his mouth. Marco leans forward and presses a kiss to my inner thigh, so close