MasukARIELLA Asher, being Asher, made sure he stole a kiss from me, ruining my makeup all over again, before we even got out of the car. I barely had time to protest before he was already stepping out, adjusting his tie like nothing had happened, then coming around to my side and opening the door for
ASHER I wanted to devour her. To take her apart piece by piece and still want more when I was done. “Heaven,” I muttered against her lips, my voice rough as my mouth moved over hers again. My tongue chased hers, slow at first, then deeper, tasting, learning, claiming every inch like I had no in
ASHER I’m coming from my office, already running a few minutes late, heading to get my wife before we leave for the ball. I don’t want us to arrive late... not tonight. But the moment I step into the foyer, I stop. My posture straightens instantly as my eyes lift and follow the length of the stai
ARIELLA Today was the day. Leon and his dad had gone on their usual run and now they had upgraded it to something more intense. And I had to admit… Leon was changing. He looked sharper these days, Stronger and Taller. There was something about him now that made him seem older than he really was.
ARIELLA I frowned and His voice softened. “It's kids' stuff and Leon will forget about it in a few days.” "Okay but...." I tried to get out. But then he kissed me. Hard. And for a moment… I let myself forget too. I kissed him back. He kisses me like he’s been starving and I’m the only thing th
ARIELLA Leon leaned closer, practically climbing onto him. “What is it, Daddy? Can I see it?” Asher finally blinked, like he was pulling himself back from somewhere far away. Slowly, carefully, he turned the object in his hand so the faint light could fall over it. It was small. A little wooden
I lifted my gaze. “And I’m sorry,” I said. Dana’s eyes were full of disbelief. Hurt. Confusion. “I’m sorry,” I repeated, my voice breaking. “I’m sorry we can’t be friends. I’m sorry I said all those things. I’m sorry I have to walk away from you. I didn’t want this. I swear I didn’t.” I turned t
The room went dead silent. No one moved. No one spoke. It was like time had paused again, but this time it wasn’t fear or chaos, it was tension. The kind of tension that threatens to squeeze the life out of you. Everyone seemed to be weighing their next move, their next word, their next breath. B
“I know, I know,” Dana said, waving her hand. “It’s no wonder he’s your ex-husband. What kind of an asshole, an idiot... I mean, how did you even get married to that tool?” I just stood there. No idea how to answer her. No words. No excuses. She took a deep breath and kept going, earnest and wide o
I froze. My stomach dropped. “I... what?” I said cautiously. “Why?” Alan took a breath. “Don’t worry. I know everything. I’m going to get you out of here.” His words sounded in my ears like gunshots. He knew. He knew who Luca was. I stared at him, unable to breathe. He knew. How? How could he kn







