Novels by a36121030

Ruby’s POVI narrowed my eyes, my thoughts spinning wildly. “What exactly do you mean by your property?” I asked, forcing my voice to stay calm.Harrison’s lips curved into a slow smile, his gaze never leaving mine. “I mean you, Ruby. You belong to me.”I let out a short laugh, disbelief coating my tone. “I don’t belong to anyone. I'd suggest you leave because you're in the wrong house.”He stepped closer, his presence overwhelming, his voice dropping into something dark and intoxicating. “You do,” he said quietly. “You’re mine. From the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew there's no way I'd ever let another man touch you.”“Did you really think you could disappear after a night like that?” he added with a low chuckle. “Little firecracker.”I shook my head, trying to clear the haze in my mind. “That’s insane. We barely know each other.”He shrugged easily. “I know enough. We made love together and I want you.”A shiver ran down my spine as he closed the distance between us. “And what is

Ruby’s POV“I should leave,” I said, forcing calm into my voice even though my pulse was still racing from the kiss.Harrison gave a slow nod, his gaze locked on mine. “Of course,” he replied smoothly, extending his arm.I slipped my hand through his, pretending confidence, even as my fingers trembled. We walked out of the banquet hall together, whispers and shocked murmurs trailing behind us.Outside, he guided me toward a sleek black limousine. He opened the door, and I slid inside, taking a steadying breath as I tried to collect myself.When he joined me, I turned toward him. “I’m sorry,” I murmured. “I used you back there. That wasn’t right.”He smiled, amusement softening his sharp features. “I don’t mind been used by a beautiful lady,” he said quietly. “But tell me, what’s your name?”“Ruby,” I answered.“Ruby,” he repeated slowly, savoring it. “It suits you. Would you like a drink with me?” He paused. “And I’m Harrison.”I hesitated only briefly before nodding. “Yes.”He starte

Ruby’s POVJust as Scarlett was floundering, clearly unable to give an answer, Asher suddenly appeared beside her, his usual charming smile fixed firmly on his face.“Hey, let’s calm down,” he said lightly, resting a hand on Scarlett’s shoulder. “Ruby, come on. Can’t we talk about this somewhere private?”I did not respond, and immediately Asher grew uncomfortable about approaching me. Slowly I walked up to him. “Private?” I snapped. “I already told her to stop, and she refused. So hell no. We’re not taking this anywhere private.” I pointed straight at Scarlett.Asher’s smile cracked. “Ruby, please, let’s just..”“No,” I cut in, my voice rising as my control finally snapped. “I am out of my damn mind and you do not want to tempt me! I will not cover up your cheating ass.”A hush swept through the room. Scarlett’s face drained of color, and Asher’s gaze flickered around wildly, searching for a way out.“Ruby, stop this,” he said stiffly, neither admitting nor denying anything. The guil

Ruby’s POV“Hey, babe! What's up with you?” Madison’s cheerful voice burst through the phone the moment I answered.I inhaled slowly before responding. “I’m good.”She immediately caught it. “No, you’re not. Your voice sounds flat.” She paused, then brightened. “Good news, I’ve got an invite to a dinner party tonight, and guess who's coming with me, you!”“I’m really not in the mood for that,” I said honestly. “I don’t think I can handle being around people tonight.”“You’re not in the mood? That's new.” Madison echoed, disbelief thick in her tone. “Okay. What happened? Bitch, you better start talking.”“My husband cheated,” I said plainly. “With my sister. I walked in on them having the most awful kind of sex.”There was silence… then, “That’s disgusting. Who the fuck does Asher thinks he is? And your sister should be ashamed of herself.” Her voice hardened. “And that is exactly why you need to come out tonight. Sitting alone will only make it worse. They both don't worth you sulking

Ruby’s POVI let my bags slip from my hands the moment I stepped inside and headed straight for the bedroom. I expected to find my husband buried in work, just like always.Instead, my world cracked.Asher was on the bed. But he wasn’t alone.Scarlett, my step-sister, was there with him.Both of them were naked, tangled together, so lost in each other that they didn’t even notice me standing at the doorway. The room was thick with the scent of sex, like they’d been at it for a long time.“Ah, harder, fuck me please,” Scarlett gasped, her voice breathless, desperate. My husband was buried inside her, moving without restraint. He was merciless, pumping against her butt.They were bent forward, bodies colliding, the obscene sounds of skin slapping against skin filling the room. Scarlett’s broken moans echoed in my ears, each one slicing deeper into my chest.My heart dropped straight into my stomach.Today of all days.Our five-year wedding anniversary.I had rushed back early from my tr