LOGINStaying with Raina had to be a humiliation ritual at some point. She had me so young, in between trying to build her career, so she never really had the maternal nurturing spirit toward me.Not to mention the fact that we looked so similar that we could be mistaken for sisters, and she wanted to sell that image through and through, which was why she never really bothered to scold me on things that she should.Oh, she was also too damn uppity, way more than Anna. She had this Victorian believe that everything should be posh and words should be spoken in low tones and all that.But apart from her numerous flaws, she was definitely a sport to be with, and for the one week of freedom I had, I was going to spend it with her regardless of whatever.I had also taken up the role of a chef because there was no way I was joining her to eat the concoction of greens she claimed was healthy. Hell, I was on break, so I was going to treat myself and allow myself to go.“What are you making?” Raina a
Fashion Week was over. Thankfully. Aaron and I were over, too, and somehow that hurt more than anything.Although there has been no proper communication between us. I had lost contact with him since I stepped foot into New York, and I knew I should call him; after all, he had claimed to be very busy with work.Still, a small part of me, the logical one, argued against it. Calling him or engaging in any sort of camaraderie will only ignite this…thing between us. He had expressly stated he didn’t believe in relationships, so falling for him was out of the question.Which meant I had to practice restraint, and I wasn’t good at restraint.It was a horrible habit of mine. It was why I took a long time to let go of exes even when they had hurt me and why I kept crawling back to them until I had no more dignity.I was determined to change, determined to practice this restraint that I was in dire need of, and what better place to practice it than with Raina?I stood in front of Raina’s estate
We took a proper bath, after which we went back to bed, catching the last vestige of sleep before we were sucked back into our worlds.And I had to admit, this was fun. I slept in his arms, breathing his scent while he held me tight, crushing me to his chest as if afraid I would slip away.The next time I woke up, it was to an empty bed, the sun shining brightly through the opening in the window. I yawned, stretching my arms, and then I blinked, moving into a sitting position. I blinked away as I took in the unfamiliar room, but slowly everything began to make sense, and I was scrambling for my phone.Shit!I had forgotten to schedule my post, and if I didn't have it on my wall, Jamie would be on my ass. Speaking of Jamie, it was weird he had not made any attempt to call me or even drag me back to the hotel.Then again, maybe he had enjoyed the party a little too much and was nursing a hangover. Although, that was unlike him.I had never even seen Jamie drunk. For all his issues, he w
Kim’s POVOur ragged breath filled the air as we tried to catch our breath, my heart pounding so hard behind my ribcage that I was sure it would cave in.Fuck, that was a good workout, way better than any of my gym sessions. Only this was completely different because it was easier to get addicted. Who was I even kidding? I was already addicted to the feel of his cock in me, how he filled me up in a way no one could dare. I only had to pray that this decision wasn’t going to come bite me in the back.I turned, needing to see him, and the sight I witnessed was enough to make my breath hitch. With the dim light, I could see his sharp features, the sweat gathering at his brow, catching in the faint glow.“That was crazy,” he smirked, licking his lips and nodding.“It was.” I agreed, and we stared at each other, his eyes boring into me even as our breathing slowly synced until we were of one accord.He would breathe out, and I would take in his air, inhaling it deep inside me, taking a pi
Only it wasn’t a good night. For starters, every thought of sleep simply evaporated into thin air, never to be found anymore. There was something about seeing Kim in my clothes, breathing my scent on her—she had used my body wash—that altered my brain chemistry, and I had never wanted to strip her and lick every inch of skin on her. My eyes shut closed, and a groan escaped my lips as I wondered just how I would be able to sleep when she was just beside me, within reach and looking so goddamn beautiful. And because I was unable to resist it, I was reaching for her, gently stroking her hair as she slept peacefully unaware of the storm that raged inside me. I took a deep breath, calming myself. I had promised her sleep, and I must keep to my word. I closed my eyes, joining her in dreamland as jet lag finally caught up to me. My eyes scanned the room as I jerked awake some hours later, trying to get used to the darkness, yet that wasn’t what had woken me up. It may have to do with the
Aaron’s POVI knew I had told Kim to come see me; it was the reason I had given her my address. Hell, it was the reason I took a fucking flight to Paris the day before because she was no longer responding, and I would be damned not to see her.Yet, there was an element of surprise when I saw her in front of my door looking sinful in her black dress. My eyes took her in, taking my fill of her even though we had just parted some hours ago, because it could never be enough to fill the vacuum she had left. “Of course I would. I told you.” She chuckled, eyeing me in a way that I could only interpret as want and happiness soar inside of me.We shared the same enthusiasm, and that was okay for me.“Aren’t you going to let me in?” She demanded with sass, her hands on her hips. My lips parted in a smile, an action I found so easy to do whenever I was with her. However, I gave her an apologetic smile, opening the door wider and stepping out of the way so she could enter before I closed the doo
Anna’s POVThe world was dulled all around me, like I was submerged inside a pool of water with no way of escape.It was a weird, otherworldly feeling, like my body was detached from my soul and I remained suspended in this strange state of limbo.Time ceased to exist here, and I roamed about, at a
Davy’s POVThere were so many ways I had imagined today would turn out to be. It had been peaceful; we had discharged most of our patients, and only a few remained, and right now, I wanted nothing more than a much-needed rest.I was prepared to retire to the call room or even the office when I pass
“Rules?” His brows quirked up, and he stared at me, confusion swirling in his eyes, but his resolve pushed through, and he nodded. “Alright, let me hear it.”“Don’t push me.” I snapped annoyedly, and he gave me a sheepish smile.Sorry.”I sat up fully, gathering the sheets around me as I thought of
Anna’s POVI hated crying. It was an unnecessary expression of emotions that had no business showing itself there. It took so much energy, leaving you with a runny nose and even a headache.Yet it was one of my favorite forms of expression, but not by choice. And right now, I sobbed, pounding on Da







