LOGINCHAPTER 2: I SURRENDER
He led me to his bedroom.The room was dark and lit only by the soft glow of a single lamp on the nightstand. The bed was large, covered in silk sheets that glowed in the dim light. The walls were painted a deep charcoal gray, and the furniture was dark wood. It looked luxurious, and also looked like a prison.My heart was pounding so badly and my palms were perspiring. I should have run, I should have fought, I should have screamed for help.Chapter 2: The Truth Morning crept in through the curtains, soft and golden. I blinked against the light, baffled for a moment. The room wasn't mine. The sheets weren't mine and the arm draped across my waist wasn't mine. Then the memories came flooding back, and my cheeks warmed. The way his hands had explored my body, the way his lips had traced every curve, and the way he'd whispered my name like it was something precious. I turned my head slowly. Ash was still asleep beside me. His face was relaxed, and peaceful in a way it never was when he was awake. His dark hair was scattered across the pillow and his lips were slightly parted. A sliver of sunlight fell across his chest, bringing out the steady rise and fall of his breathing. His skin was golden, and his muscles relaxed. I didn't want to move, I didn't want this moment to end. I wanted to stay here forever, wrapped in his warmth, pretending the outside world didn't
Chapter 1: The WaitThe party was loud.Music thumped through the speakers, people were laughing and shouting over each other. The living room was packed with bodies, all moving to the same rhythm.I pressed myself against the wall, trying to stay out of the way because I wasn't a party person. I never had been. I only came because of my stepbrother, Kael, who insisted I come."You need to get out more," he said. "You're too young to be a homebody."I didn't tell him that I wasn't a homebody. I just don't like crowds, I don't like loud noises and I don't like being surrounded by people I didn't know.But I came anyway. Because I knew he'd be here.I spotted him across the room. Ash, Kael's best friend. He was leaning against the wall, with a beer in his hand, laughing at something someone said. His dark hair was messy, he had a sharp jaw and his smile was slow and dangerous.He was beautiful. And he was complete
Chapter 1: The Game BeginsThe sky was still very much dark when I pushed open the front door, my heels in my hand, and a stupid grin plastered across my face. I'd had way too much to drink and I knew I was definitely going to regret it in the morning. My head was spinning and my body was buzzing. I was alive.Then I saw him.Damian was sitting in the dark, with a glass of whiskey in his hand, his eyes fixed on me like a hawk watching its prey. He didn't move, didn't blink. He just stared.I froze. My heart stopped and my breath caught in my throat."Evening," he said. His voice was calm, measured, and dangerous like he had all the time in the world to destroy me."Damian.""It's 3:47 AM.""I know.""Where were you?""Out.""With who?""Friends."He set down his glass slowly. "You don't have friends."I felt my cheeks burn. "That's not true,” I said, almost s
Chapter 1: The LessonThe kitchen was dark except for the soft glow of the refrigerator light that spilled across the marble floor. I crept down the stairs, careful not to make a sound. My bare feet were cold against the polished tiles, and each step sent a shiver up my spine. I was thirsty, I needed water, I needed air and I needed to stop thinking about him.But he was everywhere. His scent stayed in the hallway, his presence filled every room. I couldn't escape him, no matter how hard I tried.I pushed the kitchen door open. The light was on and I found him standing at the counter, his back to me, shirtless. His muscles shifted beneath his golden skin as he reached for a glass on the top shelf. His dark hair was messy, falling across his forehead. His jaw was sharp and his shoulders were broad.I froze.Then he turned and his eyes found me immediately. There was no surprise on his face. Like he knew I'd be here, lik
CHAPTER 2: I SURRENDER He led me to his bedroom.The room was dark and lit only by the soft glow of a single lamp on the nightstand. The bed was large, covered in silk sheets that glowed in the dim light. The walls were painted a deep charcoal gray, and the furniture was dark wood. It looked luxurious, and also looked like a prison.My heart was pounding so badly and my palms were perspiring. I should have run, I should have fought, I should have screamed for help. I should have done anything and everything.But I didn't run, I didn't fight, and I didn't scream.I let him lead me.He laid me on the bed, and the silk sheets were cool against my bare legs. He climbed on top of me, and his body covered mine. His weight was heavy, solid, and warm. I could feel every inch of him pressed against me. His chest was firm against my breasts, his thighs were strong against mine, and his breath was hot against my neck."I've imagin
CHAPTER 1: I’M TRAPPEDThe house was beautiful. But it was a cage.I stood at the window, as I stared out at the garden. The flowers were blooming in shades of pink and white, the birds were singing their morning songs and the sun was warm on my skin, casting golden light across the perfectly manicured yard. It looked like paradise.But I knew the truth.The gates were locked. The walls were high, and the guards were everywhere. I couldn't leave, I couldn't call for help, and I couldn't escape.I was a prisoner.I heard his footsteps behind me. I didn't need to turn around to know who was coming. I knew his footsteps. I knew his scent, and I knew everything about him. Because I had memorized every detail of him over the past six months, not because I wanted to, but because I had no choice but to. He was everywhere. In my thoughts, in my dreams, and in my nightmares."Good morning," Nikolai said."Morning,” was a







