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2024-06-29 15:20:12She stares at me like she has a slight suspicion I’m making fun of her but doesn’t believe that could possibly be true.
Calester’s hand tightens painfully around my waist. It’s hard not to wince.
“Julia loves tennis,” he says. “She’s so athletic.”
Christina smiles uncertainly.
“So do I,” she says. Then, turning back to Calester, “You remember when we played together in Florence? You were my favorite doubles partner of that trip.”
It’s funny. I could give two shits if Christina Cuntley-Hart wants to flirt with Calester. They might have fucked last week, for all I know. But I find it pretty fucking disrespectful that she’s doing it right in front of my face.
I look over at poor Geoffrey Hart to see what he thinks about it. He hasn’t spoken one word so far. He’s got his eye on the television over the bar, which is playing highlights from the Cu
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COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 15
As President of the Cook County Commissionerโs Board, she controls the purse strings of massive publicly-funded projects from parks to infrastructure. She also has an iron-clad grip on the liberal democrats of New York. Without ever appearing to stick her finger in the pie, she manages to get whoever she wants appointed to key positions like city treasurer or stateโs attorney.She is shrewd and subtle, and not at all someone I want to get on my bad side. So Iโm almost sick at the thought of Julia saying something obnoxious in front of her.As she approaches, I hiss to Julia, โBehave yourself. Thatโs MarilynโโโI know who she is,โ she interrupts, rolling her eyes.โMarilyn,โ my father says, โyou know our son Calester. Heโll be running for the Alderman seat in the 43rd Ward in a few weeksโ time.โโExcellent,โ Marilyn says. โItโs about time we had someone in there with some vision.โโWhat sort of vision are you hoping for?โ I ask her. โMaybe someone who can keep Lincoln Park in one piece
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-29COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 16
v6.12.1Welcome to Radish for Writers.Log OutEpisode PreviewStories/Story/Season/Episode PreviewChapter 16EditAn episode can only be edited for 7 days after its publication.Chapter 16But as he draws close, I see his attention is entirely fixed on Julia.โI couldnโt believe it when I heard,โ he says.โHey Ollie,โ she says, turning around unenthusiastically.Ollie?โIโm hurt, Julia. You get engaged and you donโt even call to tell me?โโWhy would I call you?โ she says flatly. โI spent three months ignoring your messages and calls. When youโre trying to train a dog, you canโt give it a single treat, or itโll keep barking and slobbering on you forever.โI expect Osmond to be offended, but he just grins and sidles all the closer to Julia, so heโs towering over her. Itโs pissing me off how close heโs standing, and how he hasnโt even acknowledged me yet.โNow thereโs the bite I love,โ Osmond says. โNever change, Julia.โโI didnโt know you two knew each other,โ I say.โOh, we go way ba
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-29COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 17
He turns and stomps away. I look around for another drink.In the last week, Iโve had enough of the Geralds to last me a lifetime. And weโre only just getting started in our new โclose-knitโ relationship.Donald can take his protective older brother schtick and shove it up his ass.He thinks Julia has some vulnerable side?I doubt it.Sheโs an animal, just like her brothers.Which means she needs to be broken.Osmond wasnโt able to tame herโshe ran right over him. Made a fool of him, publicly. Well, sheโs not doing that to me. If Julia is a rock, then Iโm the fucking ocean. And Iโm going to beat against her, over and over, wearing her down one pebble at a time. Until Iโve broken her up and swallowed her whole.*****JuliaThe whole next week is wasted in idiotic wedding planning. Imogen Green is handling most of it, because the Greens are control freaks and my family doesnโt give a shit what the wedding looks like. Still, she expects me to approve seating arrangements and flowers and
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-29COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 18
โYouโll be the perfect bride,โ she says.It sounds more like a threat than a compliment.Each day is whipping by faster than the one before. When the wedding was two weeks away, it seemed like a lifetime. Like anything could happen in between to call it off.But now itโs only three days away. Then two. Then, itโs actually happening tomorrow, and Iโm waiting outside my house for Imogenโs stupid town car to pick me up, to take me to some spa day that I neither want nor need.I know they want to pluck me and exfoliate me and rub off all my rough edges, making me some smooth, soft little wifey for the scion of their family. The great Calester Green. Heโs their JFK, and Iโm supposed to be their Jackie Kennedy.Iโd rather be Lee Harvey Oswald.Still, I stuff down all my irritation and let the driver take me to a posh spa on Walton Street.Itโs not so bad to begin with. Calester really did book the works. The aestheticians soak my feet and paint my fingers and toes. They have me sit in a gia
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-30COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 19
I love the idea of her being primped and cleaned and waxed to my specifications. Like a little doll, built just the way I like it.Iโve already showered and shaved, so now itโs time to put on my tux. But when I check the hook in the closet where I expect it to be hung, thereโs nothing there.I call down to Marta, one of our house staff.โWhereโs my tux?โโIโm sorry, Mr. Green,โ she says nervously. โI went to the shop to pick it up like you said, but they told me the order had been cancelled. A box was shipped here instead, from Ms. Gerald.โโA box?โโYes, shall I bring it up?โI wait impatiently in the doorway while Marta jogs up the stairs, a large, square garment box in her hands.What the hell is this? Why is Julia fucking with my tux?โLeave it,โ I say to Marta. She sets the box down gingerly on my couch.I wait until sheโs gone, then I open it up.On top is an envelope, with the messy handwriting I can only assume belongs to my fiancรฉe. I rip it open, pulling out a note:Dearest
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“You look amazing,” she whispers, snickering.“I’ll get you back,” I inform her calmly.“I was already getting you back for that bullshit you pulled at the spa,” she hisses back at me.The priest clears his throat, wanting to start the service.“When you’re married to me, I expect you to maintain yourself at all times,” I inform her.“The FUCK I will,” Julia snaps, loud enough to make the priest jump.“Is there a problem?” he says, frowning at us.“No problem at all. Start the ceremony,” I order.Julia and I continue to snipe at each other in muttered tones, while the priest drones his way through the vows.“If you think I’m gonna be some little porn star for you—”“That’s just bare minimum standards—”“Yes, it certainly was bare—”We break
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“I’ll show you your room,” she says.I follow her up the wide, curving staircase to the upper level.I’ve been here once before. I already know what lies to the left: the girls’ rooms, and the master suite belonging to Imogen and Fergus.Imogen turns right instead. We pass the library, which gives no hint of smoky ruin. I can’t resist peeking inside. Looks like Imogen already renovated, replacing the carpet and repainting the walls. They’re pale blue now, with shutters over the windows instead of curtains. Even the fireplace got a facelift, with a new white stone facade and a glass enclosure for the grate.“No more accidents,” Imogen says drily.“Much safer,” I agree, not sure whether to laugh or be embarrassed.We walk down a long hallway to another private suite, similar in size to the master. When Imogen opens the doors, I realize we’re in Calester’s room. It&rs
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-30COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 22
Christal was already cleaning away their lunch. Cursing, he watched her pack everything as the men of the collective alphas walked off the elevator. He counted five men. They were not all there. In fact, he saw at least one missing. Riley was the name, the one who had forced the issue of Johnโs outlawed status.โToo late.โโDick, I see youโve already informed John of our visit.โJohn recognized the man who spoke as Charles, one of the oldest men of the group. He didnโt look a day over forty, but John knew he was close to seventy years of age.โWhat warning? Dick was arranging to come to my house for dinner tonight. Christalโs an amazing cook, and he is always looking for an excuse to visit.โ He gave Dick a pointed look, entering the office. Christal stood by his desk with a smile plastered to her face.The five men entered his office as Dick took a seat.โIโll see you at home tonight. Iโll do my famous chicken curry,โ Christal said. She was nervous. Reaching out, he held her face, sla
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COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 53- THE END
Our kisses continued. It was as if once we started, we couldnโt stop. I managed to unbutton several of the buttons on Lycaโs dress and, when I slipped my hand inside it, I made a delightful discovery. โYouโฆyou arenโt wearing a bra!โ I whispered between kisses.โI know, I feel so naughty,โ Lyca whispered in reply. Her hand slid up my leg and encountered my swollen organ, which was straining uncomfortably against my slacks. A smile formed on Lycaโs lips โWhatโs this?โ she murmured. She gently moved her hand over it.โUh!โ I moaned softly. I knew we had to be careful because we certainly didnโt want the other passengers waking up and seeing what we were doing. โWhat...what do you think it is?โ Delightful sensations were sweeping through me as a result of her gentle caresses and kisses.Lyca kept stroking me, making me even harder. At the same time, I was caressing her breasts and nipples, which had grown erect. I could feel her shudder when I flicked my thumb over one of them. I slipped m
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It was a while before either of us had enough strength to move. Finally, Lyca put her arms around me and laid her head on my shoulder. โYou are incredible!โ she murmured. โI...I canโt get enough of you. The minute you touch me I want you!โโI feel the same way about you,โ I told her.She looked at me and smiled. โYou know, we should really get out of the shower before we wind up looking like a couple of pink prunes,โ she giggled.We finished washing, then got out and playfully toweled each other dry. While Lyca finished doing what she needed to do in the bathroom, I went back to her bedroom and got dressed.Wearing the purple robe, Lyca walked into the bedroom a few minutes later. โAfter I get dressed, Iโm going to call the travel agent,โ she said.โAll right,โ I said. โI love you.โShe smiled at me and said, โI love you, too.โ Then she walked across the room and hugged me fiercely. โI didnโt ever think Iโd say that to anyone,โ she said softly. โYou canโt imagine how wonderful it feel
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We got up. Lyca began clearing the table while I rinsed off the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. After I put the last of the dishes in the machine I dried my hands on a dish towel, walked over to the table, which Lyca had just finished wiping. I put my arms around her, and kissed her. She returned the kiss avidly.After the kiss ended, I cupped Lycaโs delectable bottom in my hands and pulled her middle against mine. Then I turned her around, backed her to the kitchen table, lifted her up and sat her on it.โWhat on earth do you think youโre doing?โ Lyca asked.My lips again covered hers and I untied the belt that held her robe closed. My hands slid inside the robe, onto her soft, warm skin, and I cupped her breasts and my thumbs tweaked her nipples to full, tingling erection.My penis grew erect and tented the front of my slacks as I worked on Lycaโs glorious breasts. I spread Lycaโs robe even farther apart, moved between her bare, silken legs, cupped her buttocks, and pressed a
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Lyca rolled over and was kissing me, hugging me, and babbling excitedly. "I love you! Oh, God, I love you!" she gushed. "That was fantastic! I never knew making love could feel that wonderful! God! I love you! I love you!""I love you, too," I told her, returning her kisses. "What just happened was the best it's ever been for me."Lyca gazed down at me, her eyes wide and filled with adoration. "Was it really?" she asked, looking surprised. "Not even with your wife?""It never came close to that with Natalie," I told her. "I never knew making love could be that wonderful." I kissed her again."I'm glad you came back into my life," she whispered. "You can't imagine how glad." Her hands were traveling over me and her face took on a serious expression when she touched the bandage on my shoulder. "How is your shoulder?" she asked."It's getting better all the time," I replied."It terrifies me to think you could have been killed," she said as her hands continued moving over me."It kinda s
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My emotions were in turmoil. From dreading what she was going to say I'd gone to a state of near-euphoria. "I...love you, too," I stammered. I took another sip of my coffee, another deep breath, then said, "I'm in love with you."Lyca gazed at me, her expression unreadable. My heart thudded like a jackhammer. What was her response going to be?She squeezed my arm, smiled, and said, "I'm in love with you, too. I knew it the minute you walked back into my life the other day."I couldn't breathe. Lyca had just told me she was in love with me! I couldn't believe it! My fondest dream had become reality!Then, for some reason, things seemed to get strained between us. For some reason, having admitted our love for each other left us not knowing what to do or say next. We at there on the sofa, looking at each other.It was clear to me nothing was going to happen unless one of us did something, so I slid closer to Lyca. She kept staring at me.When I put my arm around her shoulder, she sighed
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โNo, and Iโm not sure I want to again,โ I replied. โIโve never seen anyone as wild as Gleason was.โ My ribs still hurt like mad. I winced when I opened the door of my car.Harkins shook his head. โYou ought to get those ribs looked at,โ he said. โHe coulda broke one, kicking you like that.โโProbably did,โ I said. โMaybe I will stop at the hospital and have them checked.โโYou take care,โ he said. โIโm not sure Iโd have done it the way you did, but you got two prime assholes out of our hair this week. Iโd say thatโs enough for anyone. Take it easy for a while, OK?โโYou have my word on it, Lieutenant,โ I said.The doctor in the emergency room told me my ribs were seriously bruised, but not broken. โTake it easy for a while and youโll be just fine,โ he said. โAnd Iโd stay away from strenuous exercise for a week or so.โโDoc, I plan to sleep for a week or so,โ I told him.I left the hospital and drove home. I wanted to see Lyca, but I needed rest, too, and she probably could stand some
COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 47
I dropped the binoculars, stood up and, standing in the combat position, aimed my pistol at him. He fired another shot. Before he could work the bolt action on his rifle, I yelled, โFreeze, Gleason! Drop the gun!โHe stiffened, turned, and continued working the action on the rifle. I fired at him, aiming for the middle of his body. The rifle flew out of his hands and he went over backward.Moving carefully, I approached him, holding my gun on him. I was pretty sure Iโd hit him. I seldom miss what Iโm shooting at. He laid there on his back, very still, with his eyes closed. I peered at him, trying to see where the wound was. I couldnโt, so I stepped closer. Too close.Gleason suddenly came to life. His leg came up quickly, too quickly for me to avoid it, and he kicked the gun out of my hand. The next thing I knew, roaring like a wild man, he was on me, his weight carrying me back, taking me off my feet. When we hit the ground, the wind was knocked out of me and, before I could get to m
COLLECTION OF LUST AND LOVEย ย ย Chapter 46
โNoticed that he checked the brakes,โ Moose said. โYouโd think heโd trust a couple of trustworthy-looking guys like us.โI handed Moose a hundred dollars.โWhatโs this?โ he asked.โA bonus for doing a good job today,โ I said.โWhat do you think heโs going to do when he hears that tape you put in the car?โ Moose asked.The only thing I did to Gleasonโs car was put a tape I made up in the tape deck. It was set to run quietly for a while before the message kicked in, so heโd be well away from the building before he heard it. The message said, โWe could have gotten you again today, but we didnโt. This is your last warning. Leave Mrs. Wilkins alone or weโll get serious. Weโve already proved we can get to you any time we want. By the way, have you gotten your place cleaned up yet?โโI hope he cans this shit heโs been pulling on our client, but I donโt think he will,โ I said.โSo that shit you planned for tonight is still on?โ Moose asked as he wheeled the van through traffic.I nodded. โI t
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โYou want me to call the police, Mr. Gleason?โ the security guard asked.Gleason looked at the guard, then at me. I tried to look impatient. Moose shuffled around, looking as if he wanted to go, too.โTheyโre not going to find anything, any more than they did yesterday, the incompetent fools,โ Gleason said finally. He looked at the car, then at me. โYou sure you can have it done and back here by three?โ he asked.โNo problem, Mr. Gleason,โ I said. โMe and Moose, weโll do the job ourselfs, wonโt we, Moose. Weโll tell the boss itโs one โa them priority jobs, right?โโYeah, weโll do that,โ Moose said.Gleason looked at the security guard. โFile a report on this with the police, but tell them I sent the car to be repaired and they donโt have to come over,โ he said. He turned to me. โGo ahead and fix it. If I have the damn lease company fix it, theyโll just charge me extra and they probably wouldnโt get it fixed today.โโWhere do you want me to bring it at, what, three?โ I asked.โBe out f
