SERENA’S POVI rushed home from the office, my heels clicking hurriedly against the marble floors. Glancing at the clock, I quickened my pace because the guests were going to arrive any minute. Bursting through the bedroom door, I found Mom laying out the most exquisite gown. "What do you think, darling?" she asked, eyes twinkling. The dress was a silky champagne color, shimmering in the light. Slender straps crossed over the back, leading down to a modest scoop neck. "Oh my God! It's utterly breathtaking, Mom. You have fantastic taste as always," I breathed, running my fingers along the soft fabric in awe. She smiled, pleased with my approval. "Hurry now and change, then do your hair and makeup." “Thank you so much Mom. I am totally in love with it!”“Only the best for my darling,” she pulled my cheek tenderly. “Now hurry up, as we do not want to keep the guests waiting.” I gave a firm nod and with that, she whisked out the door to greet the first arrivals.I undressed quickly,
SERENA’S POVMy heart pounded in my chest a little as Kaden's words registered in my mind.How did he know? I sputtered on my drink. "What are you talking about?" My skin prickled hotly at the thought of my secret being exposed. He simply shrugged, a nonchalant expression on his face. "I saw the hickey on your neck when you bent down earlier," he replied casually. "It was hard to miss."I flushed, my hand instinctively reaching up to cover the spot, even though I knew it was futile. I quickly adjusted my hair, ensuring that it fell in a way that concealed the evidence. "Well, it could have been anyone," I stammered, my voice betraying my attempt at nonchalance. "It doesn't necessarily mean it was Cameron."He shook his head, his gaze fixed on my face. "I know it was him, Serena. Besides, I heard the loud music blaring from your room last night. I'm not blind or deaf."“Wait,just because I decided to play music it means that I had sex and with your brother of all people?”“Serena,sin
KADEN’S POVAs I reclined in the pool, the water enveloping me, I watched Serena reluctantly standing at the edge, her gaze fixed on the crystal clear water as she chewed on her lip."Come on in, the water's fine," I called with an easy smile. "I promise I don't bite." She flashed me a wan look, fingers fidgeting with the hem of her perfect gown. She tilted her head, golden hair catching the light. "I don't know...""It's just us here," I assured gently. "You've got nothing to be worried about you know."“Hmm are you sure?” She murmured. I waded nearer and stretched out a hand. "Let me help you in."She glanced in my direction, her eyes uncertain. “So I’m supposed to wear my flashy dress into this water? Mom just got it for me you know.”“No one said you should wear your designer dress,” I responded calmly. “Take it off. You don’t see me with clothes now do you?”My gaze lingered appreciatively as she slipped off her heels, bright red toe nails peeking out tentatively. Slowly,she
SERENA’S POVI already getting turned on but then pulled away from the kiss when I heard Cameron’s deep voice.Tilting my head to the side, I caught sight of him standing alone at the pool's edge. Cameron looked even more brooding than usual, hands in his pockets as he stared out at the water and at us. I tried not to let his intense gaze unnerve me as it met mine from across the pool. Not wanting to stir up drama and make things awkward with Kaden, I decided it was time to call it quits in the pool for the night. "I think I've had enough of the water" I managed a weak smile, glancing meaningfully at Cameron whose lips were pressed into a thin line.“Oh sorry did I interrupt something?” His gaze was directed at Kaden now who looked unperturbed while he stared daggers at him.“Obviously man,” Kaden answered back. “Your timing sucks you know.”“Please,I do not want an exchange between you two okay?” I called out before Cameron gave a reply, darting my eyes between both of them and the
SERENA’S POVI was going to respond but I didn’t trust my words to come out correctly. "There must be an emergency phone," I muttered, patting the walls desperately as I moved from him again. Cameron watched with apparent amusement as I scrambled in vain in the dim light."Even if there was one, the signal would be useless down here," he drawled, unbothered as ever. I cursed his stupid attitude.Didn’t he feel the walls closing in, the air growing dense and hot? Gritting my teeth, I raised my voice as loudly as I could. "Hello?! Can anyone hear us? We're stuck in the elevator - please, send help!" I paused, straining to hear any response over the heavy silence. Nothing. Cameron snorted derisively, then leaned back with arms crossed, making himself comfortable against the railing. "There's an emergency stop button, usually in this panel here." His long fingers brushed mine as he reached over, making me flinch. I jabbed the button frantically. "It must not be working if we're still
SERENA’S POVI just finished washing my face in my bathroom sink when I heard a strange gurgling noise coming from behind the walls. Frowning, I leaned in closer, trying to discern the source. Without warning, there was an eruption of sound and water burst forth from the base of the sink in a sudden torrent. I shrieked in shock as the icy spray drenched me.“Oh my God!” I yelled.At that moment, Kaden banged on the door, calling out in alarm. "Serena? What's wrong? Are you alright?" Without waiting for an answer, he barreled inside, concern etched on his handsome features. His gaze swept over me assessingly, taking in my dripping form clinging helplessly to the sink counter. I saw his eyes linger briefly on my now see-through pink Tshirt before darting back to my face. Unlucky me, I wasn’t wearing a bra underneath so that meant he could see my pointy nipples in all its glory. Not that I had a problem with his eyes looking at them,his hands grabbing them or his sexy lips…Serena, foc
SERENA’S POVI was smoothing out non-existent wrinkles in my figure-hugging shimmering silver gown as I stood next to Kaden, taking a moment to compose myself. Sipping from a glass of wine, I attempted to quell the nerves that fluttered in my stomach.We were at an exclusive art auction, surrounded by influential people and celebrities. Kaden stood beside me, looking breathtakingly handsome in his tailored three piece dark green suit. I admired the way his light brown hair fell roguishly over piercing hazel eyes, drink in hand and charm in full force as he conversed easily with arriving guests. Though I felt out of place amongst moneyed moguls and celebrities, him standing right next to me kept my nerves at bay and made me feel somewhat… confident myself. "Relax, Serena," Kaden soothed beneath his breath, sensing my unease. "You're the most gorgeous woman here. Hold your head high." Aw.That brought some warmth to my cheeks.As I glanced around the room, I couldn't help but notice
SERENA’S POV “You can’t be serious.” I scoffed.“I am,” he replied simply,hands digging into his trouser pockets.I lowered my voice,holding his gaze. “You want me making a painting of you totally naked?”“Scared that you would think about doing something else?” He arched a brow teasingly.“You have definitely lost your mind,” I chuckled and shook my head. “There’s no way I would draw you naked.”“Okay,how about half naked? Cause I’d love to have it hung on my wall or something.”“I’m not drawing you naked or half naked, Kaden Lodge. I would never do that.” I said in a firm voice.Hours later,I found myself in Kaden’s loft making a painting of him after I said that I wouldn’t.I couldn’t believe he had talked me into this crazy idea, I thought as I set up my easel in the bright loft. And there he sat, looking like a golden god in nothing but boxer shorts. “It’s hard to concentrate seeing your dick print everytime I glance at you you know.” I took a swipe of paint on the linen canvas