LOGIN“W-what?” she sputtered, her eyes wide like she hadn't expected me to say that, and honestly, I was shocked with myself. But I've had a shitty long day, and I just needed to rest and forget everything.“Get out, Natasha,” I said, about to get on my feet, but she was still kneeling between my legs, and she held my knees. “Why?” she asked, still pouting, her eyes big and round. It doesn't suit her. “I’m sorry, baby. That… that wasn't what I meant, okay?”I raised an eyebrow. “Oh? You mean you didn't mean that you don’t care that I was hurt, and that you only care about what your friends will say?”“That’s nonsense! Of course, I care that you’re hurt! Who did this to you, baby?” She rubbed my knee, her eyes already dropping. I swallowed because I already knew what was coming. “Hmm?”“Some stupid, hotshot CEO,” I answered, my voice rough. Her hand moved higher, to my thigh, rubbing softly, and then it moved higher to my balls. When her fingers touched it softly, even through my clothes,
So it was thanks to Isabella that I still had a company that hadn't collapsed. I scoffed bitterly, but groaned when the pain in my jaw increased. I really can't believe that Alexander broke my jaw.Alexander… It was so hard to believe that he was the same Alexander back in high school. But I knew it was him, because I could never forget those eyes. Those were the greenest eyes I've ever seen in my life, and one does not forget eyes like that. And it couldn't be a coincidence that his name was also Alexander. Though… his last name was different. I couldn't remember what last name he went by back then, but I knew it sure as hell wasn't Hayes, else the whole school would have been on his back even though he is a loser. Well, he was. He definitely transformed.And now he had the girl who rejected him. Life really had a sick sense of humor.“Honey, I’m homeeee!” Natasha’s voice called out as she walked in. I smiled softly as I turned towards her. “Wel–”My words died off as I saw her a
At this point, I was already exhausted, and I didn't need the men's bullshit right. I just wanted to rest and not think about these confusing emotions I was feeling. So I turned away from Alexander and walked to my bed without looking at Leonardo.“Leonardo, please leave,” I said as I threw the blanket back, ready to climb the bed, but then I paused when Leonardo didn't move. I stared at him and his blank face. Then, I nodded to myself. “Fine, then.” I picked the blanket. “I’ll leave then. You both can have–”Leonardo sighed just as I turned to leave. “We’ll leave. Rest up.”I dropped the pillow and climbed onto my bed, turning my back to them. I didn’t look back when Leonardo left. Not even when Alexander’s eyes were burning holes into my back, he finally left, closing the door with a soft click. When I was sure they were gone, my shoulders dropped, and the dam broke. I didn't know I had been holding back tears. I didn't even know why I was crying. I just knew my chest hurt so bad,
The kiss caught me off guard, and I couldn't even push him because I lacked strength. He was still smiling as he kissed me, his other hand still in his pocket. And then the door opened, and I understood why he was smiling, but I didn't understand how he knew he was coming. I felt his presence even though I couldn't see him. I felt his eyes burning into the side of my face, and I suddenly had the strength to push Leonardo away. I placed my hands on his chest and pushed with the little strength I had. He staggered back, but I knew that wasn't because I pushed him. I turned to Alexander. “You–”But my words were trapped in my throat as my eyes landed on him. He… he looked different. Not just different, but exhausted. No, that was an understatement. He was standing, but not as straight as he usually stood. He was standing crooked, one hand wrapped around his middle. He looked pale, with no color on his face. There were dark circles under his eyes that looked like bruises. His lips were
I tried to sit up, wincing as bells went off in my head. God… My head hurts. I sat up, panting and wiping sweat from my brows. I felt like I was on fire even though the AC was on. The door opened, and I looked up to see Sophia step in with a bowl of water. She paused when she saw me, her eyes wide with relief. “Oh, Miss!” she gushed, rushing to my bedside and dropping the water. “You’re finally awake!”“How long was I out?” I asked, my voice hoarse.“A whole day!” she answered as she poured a cup of water for me. A day…I took the water from her and drank it without a pause. She took the cup from my hand, standing still, and just stared at me. “What’s that?” I asked, gesturing with my head towards the basket. She turned to it, and she smiled. “Oh, that! Master Leonardo sent it! I didn't think the master was so romantic.”Romantic… Sure.“And…” I cleared my throat. “And Alexander?”Her face fell, and she looked away, unable to hold my eyes. “Uhm... he… he…”“He didn't come see m
LEONARDOI stared at her, at how her eyelashes touched her cheekbones, at her parted lips that let out soft breaths. I stared at the sweat beading on her knitted eyebrows. She looked so fragile, like I could break her with one finger.Humans… they were such fragile beings, and yet they thought themselves superior when they were at the bottom of the food chain. When they were the weakest species. I kept staring at Isabella to see if I would feel anything. If I would feel sorry that we were the reason she was in this position. I felt nothing. Not even the tiniest bit. It seems my hate for humans still runs deep, and not even one intense night could change that. And besides, Alexander did this to her. Not me. He brought her into this house, so he was responsible. I turned and left the room, and Cordella was waiting by the door.“What is it?” I asked, annoyed when she followed. “I know he broke the codes,” she said. “But he already atoned for that with the lashes. Is that not enough?







