LOGINZoella
I took off my heels, clutching them to my chest as I watched Julian speak with the receptionist. God, he was a delicious man and looked so much older. How much older than me could he be? Twelve? Fifteen years? I would be twenty-four in a couple of months and the man standing beside me looked thirty-six or more. What on earth was I doing? Am I actually going to do this? Surrender my body to a stranger for one night of Sinful pleasure just because I was cheated on? As soon as the question formed in my head, my pussy clenched as i watched Julian run a hand through his hair. Such a bitch. My cunt was ready to go all the way. She has been panting after this man since we first laid eyes on him. “Here you go Mr Julian, Room 11a. We’ll send your order upstairs right away.” The voice of the receptionist cut through my thoughts and I looked over catching the moment she leaned forward slightly, giving Julian an ample view of her bosom. But he paid her no mind as he turned to me, gesturing to the elevator. “After you Kitten.” I walked ahead of him as we made our way to the elevator. He pressed some buttons and the elevator started to ascend. “So whiskey girl, what’s your name?” He asked as he pinned me with an assessing gaze that made my panties dampen further. “Zoella.” I bit my lip as I stared up at him. “That’s a beautiful name.” He breathed as he moved closer, caging me to the wall. The elevator tinged, as the door slid open to reveal a long hallway. Room 11a came into view and he swiped the keycard granting us access. The hotel room was pristine. Warm lighting and crisp white sheets. I should have cared about that but my attention was wholly swallowed by the man standing a few feet away,peeling off his jacket like a goddamn Calvin Klein ad. Julian tossed the key card onto the table and unbuttoned his sleeves with a casualness that made my thighs press together. I blinked out of my horny haze and headed for the mini bar. “Don’t even think about it.” His voice came low from behind me. A firm warning. I paused, my fingers inches from a bottle of vodka. “One drink,” I argued, peering at him over my shoulder. “It’s not illegal.” He walked over to me with a dominance that made the hairs on my arms stand. “No more drinking Kitten. You’ve had enough for tonight.” I turned to him, defiant. “I can handle one more.” “No, you can’t.” His eyes pinned mine.“You handled the last one by getting into the wrong car and trying to seduce a stranger.” I smirked. “It worked, didn’t it?” He shook his head in amusement “You don’t need another drink. You need to eat. I ordered room service. It should be up soon.” I narrowed my eyes. “What are you? My babysitter?” “No.” He leaned in, lips inches from mine. But if I were, you’d be in a hell of a lot more trouble.” Heat flashed between my thighs. I stepped around him, brushing my shoulder against his chest deliberately. “Fine. No drink. But only because I’m curious to see what a man like you orders for a broken woman.” “I’m sure it would be something that’ll ease the pain.” He said in a soothing voice. He sounded so gentle, I almost started crying again. “I can take care of myself, you know.” “I don’t doubt that.” His tone softened, but his gaze didn’t stray from mine. “But tonight? You don’t have to.” I blinked. Just once. And that was all it took to feel the cracks widening in my chest. Before I could spiral, he turned and moved toward the door. No. I crossed the room, blocking his exit with my body before I even thought it through. “Leaving already?” I asked, trying not to sound breathless. “You ordered me food and now you’re just gonna… leave me here?” He tilted his head. “You said you wanted one night to forget. That doesn’t mean I’m obligated to sleep with you.” I smiled, inching closer, letting my fingers graze the hem of his shirt. “No. But what if I want you to?” “Zoella…” he warned. I took a step forward, pushing him back a little until his back hit the door. My fingers slid up his shirt, feeling the ridges of muscle beneath. “Why does it feel like you want me to beg?” His jaw ticked. “I don’t take advantage of drunk women.” I smirked. “I’m tipsy and hurt. And maybe a little insane right now,” I said with a whisper of laughter. “But I’m not unconscious. I know what I’m asking for.” “And what are you asking for?” he rasped, his gaze dipping to my lips. “You.” I reached for his belt, and he caught my wrist—holding it tight. “You really want to do this?” he murmured, his voice rough now, threaded with something dangerously raw. “Yes.” I moved closer until my lips grazed his jaw. “I want to forget him. I want to feel wanted.” He stared down at me, breathing hard. Then I felt it. Him. Hard beneath his slacks, pressed against me. It gave me courage. I reached between us again, bolder this time, tracing the outline of his cock. His breath hitched. And then I grinned. “How big is it?” His groan was low, feral. “Zoella…” But I just smiled up at him, teasing and unapologetic. “Just curious to know what I’m signing up for.” He grabbed my wrist—firm but gentle. His eyes were wild now, the control he’d fought so hard to hold onto crumbling. He traced a finger across my lips as I stared up at him. “If I kiss you Zoella…If I touch you… I won’t stop until I’ve completely ruined you for every other man.” My knees nearly buckled. I leaned in and pressed my lips to his jaw, whispering against his skin. “Ruin me then. Please?” He inhaled sharply. And before my mind could register what was happening, he grabbed my butt, hoisted me up and crashed his lips to mine. Shattering my world completely.ZOE’S POV I watched as Elijah Burke walked out of Julian’s office, the door clicking softly behind him. For a second, I thought he would walk straight past but he didn't. His gaze landed on me instead—bold and assessing. Not the kind of look you brushed off easily. It felt… intentional. Like he wasn’t just seeing me, but reading me. Something about it made my spine stiffen. He slowed, then stopped right in front of my desk. “Zoella,” he said. It wasn't a question but a statement. My fingers tightened slightly around the pen in my hand. “Yes… Mr Burke.” A faint smile touched his lips, but it didn’t reach his eyes.“I watched your presentation yesterday.” I kept looking at him, because truthfully I didn't know what to say to that. “You handled yourself well.” It was a compliment that should have made me feel flattered but for some reason it didn't.. “Thank you,” I said, keeping my voice steady. His gaze lingered on me for a second longer than necessary. Then
JULIAN’S POV “Mr Hart. Elijah Burke is here to see you.” I looked up to see Maureen, my temporary assistant, standing at the door, her hand resting against the frame. I had been neck-deep in reports from the campaign launch—an undeniable success, despite the one complication the media refused to let go of. Parker. His very public dismissal had already begun to circulate, twisted into narratives I didn’t particularly care for: corporate ruthlessness, abuse of power, internal conflict. Pick your poison. It had taken two hours with my PR team to contain it and get the right story out. Two hours I wouldn’t be getting back. And now this. I leaned back in my chair slowly, pressing my thumb against my temple. Of all the people I didn’t have time for today, Elijah Burke with his political propositions topped the list. The man had a talent for showing up exactly where he wasn’t wanted—and a habit of pushing until he got what he came for. “I don’t remember scheduling a m
ZOE’S POV “And then, next thing I knew—Parker was being dragged off the stage, shouting, ‘This isn’t right!’ and ‘You made a mistake!’ like that was going to save him.” “What?!” Lani shrieked, nearly dropping the comb in her hand. A client sitting under the dryer turned to look at us, mildly alarmed. Lani didn’t care. “Oh my God—that is wild!” she continued, bursting into laughter as she bent forward, clutching her stomach. “No, wait—wait don’t tell me, was he crying too?” I laughed, shaking my head as I slid into the salon chair. “Not crying. But he was definitely panicking.” “Same thing,” she waved it off. “I would have paid real money to see his face in that moment. I know it must’ve been priceless.” I shook my head as I wiped the corner of my eyes. “You’re terrible.” “Don’t act like you didn’t enjoy it.” she chided. “I didn’t,” I said automatically—then paused. …Okay, maybe a little. A small smile tugged at my lips. “I was too
THE NEXT DAY — WOLFE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH ZOE’S POV The energy in the air was… overwhelming. That was the only word I could think of to describe it. The Wolfe campaign rally had drawn a massive crowd of supporters, media houses, investors, stakeholders—everyone packed into the open field, their voices rising in waves as they chanted Damian Wolfe’s name. “Wolfe! Wolfe! Wolfe!” I stood with the rest of the team near the front line, my hands clasped tightly in front of me, trying to look and feel composed but it wasn’t working. My heart hadn’t stopped racing since I got here. Every sound felt amplified and every movement caught my attention. I exhaled slowly, forcing my shoulders to relax. You’re fine, Zoe. Nothing has happened. Yet. But that was the problem, wasn’t it? Something was going to happen. I could feel it. Like a storm building under my skin. From the corner of my eye, I caught movement—and then I saw Parker. He was standing a few feet away with the
JULIAN’S POV Zoe stood just inside my office door, her phone still in her hand, her posture stiff. Her breathing was uneven, like she had been having a panic attack. She looked scared and nervous. And it pissed me off to see her that way. “What do you mean you’re the target?” The words came out with a hint of anger as I pushed the door open and stepped inside, shrugging off my jacket. She turned to me.“I—I overheard him,” she said quickly, folding her hands in front of her. “In the break room. He was on the phone and—” “Slow down.” I moved behind my desk and took a seat, forcing my tone into something more controlled.. She needed me to be calm even if I wasn’t feeling it. “Start from the beginning.” She swallowed, nodding. “I went to get coffee. I didn’t even mean to listen but… I heard his voice and I just—” she hesitated, then exhaled. “He said I didn’t know anything. That even if I suspected something, it wouldn’t matter.” My jaw tightened, my fingers mo
ZOE’S POV I walked into the office building on Monday morning, fully ready for the new week. Or at least that’s what I told myself. My body still ached in places I didn't know could ache and my mind kept flashing back to all the filthy, nasty things Julian had done to me over the weekend. We had awoken hours later and then he had proceeded to fuck me again till I was too weak to walk. He had to carry me out to the car cradled in his arms while Aaron gave us a knowing smirk. I shook my head as if that would dispel the memories but it didn’t , it only made it worse. A small, involuntary smile tugged at my lips before I forced it away, straightening my shoulders as I approached the elevator. Focus, Zoe. Work. Normalcy. “Morning, Zoe. Looking good today.” I looked up to see Mason leaning casually against the wall beside the elevator, his usual easy smile already in place. Oh. Mason. Predictable, safe, and normal Mason.Everything Julian wasn’t. He had been
ZOE’S POV He stopped right in front of me,too close and I instantly felt like a cornered mouse with no way to escape. His gaze dropped briefly to my mouth and my lungs forgot how to work. “Were you jealous?” The question struck me so fast I didn't have enough time to pull myself together. “N
JULIAN’S POV The lingerie she had on was the soft lavender lace. It was twisted behind her back where the clasp had jammed. Her arms were raised awkwardly, her skin flushed from exertion. I stepped behind her and adjusted the clasp, letting it fall into place. Her pulse throbbed at the base
ZOE’S POV Much later that night, everything had blurred into laughter, music, and too much drinks I probably shouldn’t have taken. By the time Lani and I found ourselves again for the third time after being separated, my head was pleasantly fuzzy. She took one look at me. “Oh you
Julian’s Pov I didn’t expect her to move that fast. One second I was tucking the blanket around her, ready to force myself to walk away, and the next she was grabbing my shirt, pulling me down onto the mattress with surprising strength for someone who could barely stand ten minutes ago.