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When the door opened and he entered, I took a deep breath and pressed the button to go down to the seventh floor. When I saw him again, my eyes widened in surprise. I should have done it sooner, but flirting with a man was easier said than done! I may have a few bottles of liquor but I was focused on my goal; to test my charms with a man I saw earlier.
His name was Jacob Summers, and he has been my long-time crush since I was young. Unfortunately, he has a bad reputation. He’s a womanizer who loved to sleep with several women. As a woman with strong confidence, I had this dream of taming the playboy from the Dark Furs. Earlier, I noticed how many times he stole a glance at me, and he was so cute at that moment. I knew that it was a risky thing to do, but for once, I wanted to do something exciting! Anyway, my father was busy doing a conference with various leaders of other packs. It’s for the peace agreement, but I insisted on going with you to the hotel. I lied about craving something good that only the hotel could provide, and since I announced my wishes to join him while he was talking with his friends, he didn’t dare to refuse. Although he gave me a stern warning to behave while he was in a meeting, I had no plan to abide by the rules.Before the conference, I already talked with some of my friends and convinced them to visit me at the hotel at night. It was known that the hotel has a lot to offer, and there were bars too. Of course, I have never been to a bar, or to any drinking session because my father wouldn’t allow it. As Roger Middleton’s daughter, I should behave at all times, but sometimes, it got boring!"Hello," he said with a smile.It was just a simple greeting, but the prospect of being confined in a small space excited me for reasons I couldn't explain and I replied nervously. “Hi. Going down?”"Yes," he replied, grinning at me as he checked the numbers. "So we're all going to the same floor," he noticed.“Are you sure? Wow, what a coincidence," I said, trying to gather my thoughts as my heart was overwhelmed by his attractive smile and cute dimples. When he grinned at me, I was on the verge of collapsing to the floor. Earlier, I was unable to flirt with him as planned because I was terrified of the way he looked into my eyes."Are you with friends or a boyfriend?” He inquired casually."No, I'm alone," I said, shaking my head. "Why do you ask?""Hmmm, I noticed you staring earlier, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you want to be with me tonight."I narrowed my eyes at him and smiled at his candor. "I apologize if you caught me staring at you earlier. It was my fault," I admitted, to which he nodded.The elevator then came to a halt, and some women entered, so I didn't have time to explain further. The next stop was on the seventh floor, and we exchanged smiles as we exited the elevator."Does your boyfriend have a room in the hotel?"He dared to inquire again, probably checking if I lied earlier, and I scowled at him because he had no right to inquire about my personal life. “I clearly told you that I’m alone,” I insisted, and he lifted the tip of his eyebrows in response. “Why? Can’t a woman be alone in a hotel?”"Not really, but it's unusual," he responded with a smirk."It may seem unusual, but whenever I have free time, I usually come here to unwind," I lied."I see," he said with a nod of his head. "My name is Jacob Summers. What about yours?""Bethany," I replied because I didn't see why I shouldn't give him my name. Of course, it wasn’t complete, but he didn’t ask for my full name. He just nodded his head and smiled. Oh God, those dimples were definitely my downfall!"See you around, Bethany. For now, good night, and I hope you will have some sweet dreams later.”"Good night," I said and was surprised when he went to the door next to mine. For a moment, I wondered if the rumors about him were true or not. If he was really a womanizer, then he wouldn’t waste the golden opportunity to have me. Or maybe, I wasn’t his type.Seriously? No, I refused to acknowledge the possible reason why he didn’t hit on me. My friends said that I was the most beautiful woman in Dark Furs, and there were several young men who had a crush on me. Maybe, he was only playing hard to get, right? I decided to let it rest, and if Jacob Summers was truly a playboy, he knew we are on the same floor, and we were neighbors.Before opening the door to my room, I chuckled at the turn of events. I decided to check my phone as soon as I got inside, and as expected, I received several text messages from my friends. I took a deep breath before sending my response. I just told them that I got a terrible headache and was in need of rest. They didn’t question me anymore, and then I heard them giggling. Maybe, they saw a cute guy coming toward their table.I took a quick shower to freshen up, but instead of wearing my nightdress, I opted for something comfier. Actually, a thought occurred to me while I was taking a bath, and I decided to visit him! Who cares if I would appear aggressive?Unlike what happened in the bar, there was no hesitation on my part this time. However, while I was on my way to him, I suddenly had second thoughts. What if he would say no to me? It would be the most embarrassing moment of my life! That’s for sure. Another deep sigh escaped my lips as I retrieved my purse and proceeded to the door.My hands trembled nonstop as I knocked on his door, waiting for him to open it. At the same time, I was concerned that he might be sleeping and would not notice someone outside his door.I was about to leave when I heard the doorknob click from inside, so I turned around and waited. When he saw me, he snapped his brows together, but before he could tell me to leave, I dashed towards the open door and invited myself in. It was a risky and embarrassing move, but it was necessary for my goal."Wait, what are you doing here, Bethany?"In response, I simply smiled at him, but the man appeared to be annoyed. "I thought you wanted me tonight," I said as I took a step toward him. He didn't move an inch to avoid me, so I assumed it was safe, even if he appeared perplexed while staring at me.His attention was drawn to the white ceiling and chandelier. He sighed and clenched his teeth. "Look, my dear, I'm very busy tonight. So I'd appreciate it if you could just leave."I persisted, and his brow furrowed in response. The man must have assumed I was insane. Nonetheless, I had no intention of leaving without completing my mission. “I’m already here, Jacob. Will you still send me away?”"So, what exactly do you want? If you don't mind, it's impolite to go into someone's room at this hour," he grumbled.As a woman with no prior experience in dealing with a man like Jacob, I should just leave. However, I couldn’t, and I didn’t want to! “Sleep with me,” I announced.(FLASHBACK)He was speechless for a moment and just stared at me. Then he asked, "Would you like to do it with me right now? Are you sure?"When he asked, I had the option of withdrawing or revising my statement. To be honest, he didn't look like the person I'd met at the bar earlier, and he acted differently. Besides, he didn’t give justice to his reputation!Earlier, the man at the bar had been flirting with me, which was why my friends thought we'd get a room right away. Was he grumpy because I played hard when we were at the bar? "I regret playing hard to get with you, Jacob," I said as I tried to undress one by one, and his eyes widened in disbelief. I undressed without hesitation in front of him."Wait," he said, motioning with his palm to stop what I was doing, and I arched my brows in response."I don't mind having casual sex, but you're a stranger, and you could be infected," he said, and my jaw dropped in surprise."One-night stands are for strangers," I told him, and he chu
The smell of disinfectant was too strong but I couldn’t complain. Only Saint Anthony’s Hospital has the most affordable rate for someone like me. I could barely pay the bills but I saved enough for my childbirth. Several expectant mothers like me experienced the same pain of labour, but the only difference was, that they had someone to pat their back while I had nobody.I was alone!Then, a sickening pain shot through my stomach, and I wrapped my arms tightly around it. It was all I could do so that I wouldn’t collapse and wither on the floor. My stomach hurts, and my back hurts. I winced in pain while I tried to massage my back. It was challenging, and my clothes were already drenched in sweat.Then, it was gone, and I was relieved!However, a few seconds later, I could feel a dull ache on my back and lower abdomen, and it was like I was having the worst menstrual cramps. I wanted to scream in pain, but I chose not to. Panic gradually took over for a brief moment, and I believed that
“And if I leave today?” I considered leaving the hospital despite feeling sore all over my body.“No additional cost, but it’s not advisable for you to be discharged from the hospital right now. You have to stay here for a couple of days to recuperate,” the nurse insisted.“I want to. Who wouldn’t? However I have no money right now, and whatever I have left is for my daughter’s milk,” I explained, and the nurse tightened her lips.“I’m sorry, Miss Bethany. I wish there is something I can do right now but I’m also tight on cash,” she said.“It’s alright. Can you help me get discharged right away? I will just pack up my things,” I told her, and the nurse nodded.As soon as the nurse was gone, the other women in the ward looked at me with compassion. They felt bad for me, but they were not in a position to help. We were all struggling with our finances, and that’s the reason why we chose Saint Anthony.I smiled at them while trying to move comfortably, and a few minutes later, I was read
However, my old truck decided to stop working! The women looked at me worriedly, and I could see their desire to help. Once again, I went out of the truck to check what was wrong, when a service van stopped. I read the label, and it belonged to the charity. I smiled at the missionary who came out first, and she smiled back.“Is there something wrong?” She asked.“My truck seemed to be not working,” I replied. I pretended that it was not a big deal but then my child cried loudly. “Excuse me,” I said before going to check on my daughter. She was probably hungry, so I nursed her first before getting out of the truck again. This time, I carried my baby with me.“Cute,” the missionary said, and I just smiled in response.“I heard that you are in need of a place to stay, but unfortunately, we are full,” she began to explain and I just nodded my head. “However, we can watch for your child while you look for a job. What do you think?”“Wow, thank you, Sister!”“Come inside, and join us for a
Dale probably heard my loud intake of air and turned around. I moved fast to hide but I was such in a hurry that I knocked something on my way back to the guest rooms. What was I thinking? I shouldn’t have followed him in the first place!“Stop there, Bethany,” he called in a calm manner. I tried to ignore him, but he never gave me the opportunity to leave. "Stop or you'll be sorry!"“I’m sorry, Mr Blackwell. I didn’t mean to pry into your business. I only followed you because you forgot to give me a key to the room,” I told him.The man scoffed at my reasoning and he remained suspicious about me. "What did you notice?""Nothing," I lied once more."Are you certain?"“No, hmm yes,” I stammered with my response because I wasn’t accustomed to lying.“Tell me the truth,” he ordered.“It’s too embarrassing to say it aloud, but I saw you having fun with the gold statue. Don’t you have a girlfriend, Mr Blackwell?” As soon as he realized what I meant, his face turned into crimson red.“Shut
Jacob's POVI cursed heavily as soon as I got out of my father's study. For the nth time, he ordered me to take a wife, otherwise, my marriage to an Alpha's daughter would push through.A frown was probably visible on my face because the servants I encountered in the hallway tried to avoid me. It was beneficial for them to avoid me when I had a hard time controlling my temper.I sauntered towards the secret door leading to the basement of my beta's house. He kept my women there, and tonight, I decided to take one of them to satisfy my lust.The preparation for a possible war has kept me busy for several days, and during those busy days, I had no time to fucking a woman. I needed to release the stress building inside my body.I just got in when I noticed that the door leading to Dale's residence was slightly ajar. I should focus on my needs but my curiosity got the better of me. Slowly, I walked towards the slightly ajar door, and my mouth gaped open when I heard Dale arguing with a wom
BETHANY’S POV When he mentioned Jacob’s name, I was instantly worried. What if Jacob would suddenly come? Then, I recalled an incident where we almost bumped into one another and he didn’t recognize me. Well, why would he even recall that one night stand? Perhaps to him, I was just another horny woman who needed a good fuck! "Do you know him?" His inquiry left me speechless! It didn't, however, justify the things he wanted me to do. When I dared to face him again, I snorted, but then I realized he looked familiar. For a moment, I wondered where we met before but I couldn’t pinpoint the exact time and location when I probably met him in the past. “Be truthful, sir! Why are those women there?” “My dear, should I remind you that it’s none of your business? I hired you to work here as a cook, or as a maid. No more, no less. Please know your boundaries,” he reminded me, but I couldn’t just ignore it! Those women probably needed help, and if I was in a position to help them, then, I wo
I locked the door before taking off my clothes. Then I turned on the shower. My exhausted body was soothed and my senses were relaxed by the hot shower. I splurged on the shower gel because I considered it a luxury item after becoming a rogue. I washed my entire body while my mind wandered toward my baby. Was she alright? I wanted to see her very badly, and hopefully, in the following days, Dale would allow me to go out.“Oh my God!” I exclaimed in surprise upon seeing a man inside the room after getting out of the bathroom. He looked flustered and displeased at the same time! I clearly saw him clenching his jaw while looking at me.His eyes widened as soon as he realized that I was only wearing a towel. I tried to cover my nakedness with my hands but they were not enough to cover everything! He averted his gaze before yelling at me, and his booming voice was deafening. However, I was not afraid. “What on earth do you think you’re doing?” I raised my voice at him but he simply arche