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.JULIAN’S POV I stared at the reports spread across my desk, irritation simmering beneath my skin. Aaron and the rest of the campaign team had left hours ago. Maureen had also left for home a few minutes ago, after informing me that another venue had been canceled in Connecticut. Another “anonymous source” was feeding information to the press before my campaign even officially launched. And whoever was behind it knew exactly how to apply pressure without leaving obvious fingerprints. I let out an exasperated sigh as I skimmed through another email from one of the campaign coordinators. This was no longer a political competition. Someone was actively trying to destabilize me before I could even gain momentum. A frantic knock interrupted my thoughts. I barely looked up before calling out. “Not now.” The door opened anyway. Normally
JULIAN’S POV “So the campaign kicks off in NYC then we move over to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and lastly Oregon.” I listened quietly as one of Elijah Burke’s campaign strategists spoke, her manicured fingers tapping against the digital board displaying maps, schedules, projections, and polling data. The conference room was abuzz with energy. Half the people seated around the long black table had built political careers out of destroying opponents before they even realized they were in danger. There were Media consultants, campaign managers, financial strategists, and public image experts. Only the best in the game and now they work for me. “The NYC launch has to be flawless,” Elijah said smoothly from across the table. “First impressions matter more than anything else in politics.” Aaron, who sat two seats away from me, leaned back lazily in his chair. “Everything in politics sounds exhausting.” “It is,” one of the women mutte
MADISON’S POV I watched in disgust as Liam emptied yet another bottle of whiskey. My eyes drifted to the clock, it was barely past 9am. “Let me guess, you’re going to spend the entire day drinking again.” He gave me a deathly glare. “What is it to you?” “Because I’m the one who has to deal with your mood swings when the drinking starts and I’d rather not spend my day doing that.” He scoffed as he took another swig straight from a fresh bottle whilst scrolling through his phone. “Mind your own business.” “Speaking of business, shouldn’t you be at work by now?” “I called in sick.” I mentally face-palmed myself. Oh for the love of God. “Keep that up and you’ll be thrown out of this house when you can't afford the bills anymore.” He ignored me and continued scrolling on his phone, stopping when he got to a video whose audio I had heard countless times in the last week. It was the Video of Zoe giving a speech after being called on stage by her boss Julian. “Go
ZOE’S POV I still felt guilty for how I had told my parents to marry Talia off instead which was the reason I was currently standing on the front door even though I had vowed never to return. My sister and I may not have the best relationship but no one deserves to have their free will taken away… And no matter how much she irritated me…she was still my sister. I pushed open the front door without knocking. “Hello?” I called out, my voice echoing faintly through the quiet house. There was no response. That was odd, the lights were on, and the doors weren’t locked. Someone had to be home. “Talia?” I tried again, stepping further inside. Still nothing. A frown creased my brows as I slipped off my heels and set them by the door, my footsteps quieter now as I moved deeper into the house. The silence felt… off.
JULIAN’S POV “Guess who is running for Mayor?” “Who?” Aaron’s voice came through the line, slightly strained. He was probably at the gym. I let the silence sit for a second, my gaze fixed on the city below. Three months ago, I would have laughed at the idea. “Me.” I took a slow sip of whiskey, watching the city stretch out beneath me as I waited for his response. “Who are you and what have you done to my friend?” he finally asked. A faint smirk tugged at my lips. “It isn't a joke.” “It should be,” he shot back. “Because the last time someone brought this up, you told them you’d rather set your company on fire than sit in a room full of politicians pretending to care about people.” “I remember.” “And now you’re running?” he pressed. “Just like that?” “It’s not ‘just like that.’” “Then explain it to me.” Because I could. Simple. “I’ve been thinking about it,” I said instead. Aaron huffed out a breath. “That’s not an explanation, Julian. That’s a defle
ZOE’S POV The night air hit me the second I stepped out of the building, cool against my skin making me shiver. I tightened my grip on my bag as I walked, my heels clicking softly against the pavement as I headed to my car. The office building was deserted, with everyone having headed home, while the security men lingered. I got into my car and turned onto the road. The city lights blurred past the window as the car moved, but I barely noticed any of it. My body still hummed with aftershocks, every shift in my seat reminding me of what had happened some minutes ago—Julian’s desk, his hands, the way he’d looked at me with so much hunger and possession. Heat crept up my neck and I shook my head to dispel the nasty images. That man was dangerous. A small smile tugged at my lips despite myself as I pulled into my driveway, but it faded just as quickly when my phone buzzed in my bag. I pulled it out, the ID flashing across the screen. Dad. My brows pulled together sli
ZOE’S POV The elevator hummed softly as it began its slow ascent. The walls were mirrored on three sides, polished to a shine that reflected us from every angle. The ride was charged with unspoken words. I stood next to him with my overnight bag at my feet, trying very hard not to stare.
JULIAN’S POV Without hesitation, she stood on her tiptoes and reached for me. When her lips met mine, it was like a light switch flipped, and everything in the room became hot…. She didn’t stop for breath, her hands kept fisting the front of my shirt and yanking me closer, like she’d been holdi
JULIAN’S POV I couldn’t remember the last time I’d apologized to anyone. It was a humbling realization that settled on me as I drove away from Zoe’s house, the city sliding past my windshield in streaks of gray and gold. It wasn’t that I thought I was always right. It was that I’d learned
ZOE’S POV I didn’t go back to my desk after the meeting, I took a walk down to the parking lot to clear my head. I pulled out my phone while in my car and opened a new message thread with ChatGPT. ‘Hi Chat. What do I do when my laptop suddenly goes blank without any prior issues?’ It brou







