LOGINI stood in front of the bathroom mirror pressing the last of the serum into my skin, then smoothed on the night maskminMy face care rutine usually calmed me but tonight it did no such thing.Grandfather’s health was deteriorating and there was nothing that could be done to fix it. I had to accept it, that sooner, I was going to loose him. Then his words andvoice kept replaying in my head.He wanted a great-grandchild? Of course he did.Then there was the order to bring Pearl Jewels home and the way he had looked at Mikhail when he told him to protect me.I was still lost in my thoughts when warm hands slid around my waist.I didn't need to turn to know it was my husband.Mikhail rested his chin on my shoulder, his eyes meeting mine in the mirror.“What do you think about your grandfather’s request about having a baby?” he asked in a low and teasing voice. I found myself smiling despite the heaviness in my chestI knew he would bring that up. I didn’t look away. “I have been eager
The phone rang while I was still in the kitchen, barefoot and trying to decide if I wanted another cup of coffee. I almost ignored it. Then I saw the hospital number and my stomach dropped so hard I had to grip the counter.“Miss Grayson, your grandfather is asking for you. The doctors think you should come now.” The nurse said carefully.I don’t remember saying anything back. The next thing I knew Mikhail was standing in the doorway, watching my face change.“Leslie?” he called, jerking me back to reality.“We have to go. Grandfather…” My voice cracked and I hated it. “They said now.” I He didn’t ask a single question. Just grabbed the keys, took my hand, and pulled me out the door. The drive felt endless and too short at the same time. I kept staring at the road, my free hand pressed against my thigh so he wouldn’t see it shaking. Mikhail’s thumb stroked over my knuckles the whole way, steady and quiet, like he already knew I was barely holding it together.When we reached the priv
We drove home in a silence that felt different from every other silence we had shared. Mikhail’s hand stayed wrapped around mine the whole way, his thumb moving slowly over my knuckles. I stared out the window. I wasn't angry after that confrontation with Diana. How could j be? I had given her a piece of my mind and her son had called me his queen.When we stepped into the apartment, Mikhail locked the door and turned to me. For a second he just looked at me, dark eyes scanning my face like he was checking for cracks. He didn't see anything. “Come here,” he said and j didn't wait to be told twice.I walked into his arms. He held me tighter than usual, one hand firm at the back of my neck, the other low on my spine. I pressed my face into his chest and breathed him in.“You faced her,” he murmured. “Without telling me and without backup?” He asked. He was still thinking about that even now? “I needed to do it myself.” I replied“I know.” He pulled back just enough to look at me. “I’
Leslie POV It had been a month since the family dinner. A month of Mikhail being careful with me.Days of quiet mornings and wilder nights.Mikhail never brought up his mother again, but the words still sat in the back of my mind like a stone. I have been carrying them, contemplating and weighing my thoughts and emotions regarding the matter.I decided I was done carrying them alone so I invited Diana for coffee. I didn't go to her house or invite her to mine, i chose a neutral ground. It was a small canteen that Lydia and I frequented in the past. I didn’t go for a place that would be filled with people, just a perfect place for friends to catch up without interruptions. In our case, a family settling issues.I didn't expect her to agree so easily but she did though her message was short and cold.“ I don't have time to waste, I'll give you ten minutes of my time.” That's the reply she gave after I told her I wanted us to talk about Mikhail, that I'd thought about her words that
I looked into his eyes, seeing the truth of his words and nodded."Yes. I trust you, Mikhail.""Good."He reached for something in his pocket and pulled out a blindfold."Close your eyes, little bird. You need to feel the sensations with nothing hindering you. Don't be afraid, I'm here."I closed my eyes and he placed the blindfold over them, cutting off my sight. I felt the mattress dip as he moved closer to me, and then the warmth of his body as he straddled me.I could feel the heat from his skin, and the strength of his muscles as he leaned over me.The sound of his voice was like velvet in my ear."Now, can I have your hands? Both of them." He asked, his voice low and commanding.I obeyed without questions, lifting my hands towards his.He grabbed them and placed them above my head, wrapping them around a pole and securing them with cuffs."Can you feel the ropes holding your wrists? Can you feel the cool steel against your skin?""Yes," I whispered."The concept of this is pain
LeslieThe days that followed, Fridays were our day to visit the Den to have some fun after a week of stress managing our respective business. We made it a routine even without talking about it.Today, Mikhail decided to show me past the dancing hall and our room. He'd also asked me about something…exciting, if I wanted to give it a try and I had nodded.I followed behind Mikhail as he led me down the stairwell passing through rooms with open doors, displaying what was going on in there. My ears burned when we passed through a woman in bed with three men having a menage. One man was pumping his jugular into her wanting pussy while the other sucked her breasts. The last man had his eyes closed as the woman sucked his cock, a pure sight of erotica.I pressed my thighs together and averted my gaze only to find Mikhail staring at me keenly."You love that?" He asked and I looked away, embarrassed that he caught me staring."Look at me, Leslie. Do you like being shared?" He pressed.Did I
I choked on the water I was trying to drink to cool my body. Mikhail was beside me in a heartbeat, patting my back. That contact sent something electrifying straight to a part of my body that had no business coming alive. I clamped my thighs, afraid that Mikhail would catch something inappropri
Leslie POV I excused myself from the meeting to make a call.Richard confirmed that everything was set.He tried to inquire why I asked for an additional clause for the contract presented by pearl jewels to Austin.I promised to explain everything to my grandfather when I got home.Richard didn't
I woke up to prepare breakfast for Austin as normal.After last night, I made up my mind to walk away but not without hitting him where it hurts the most.I have to act like his dutiful wife, like his glorified nanny because that's what I am, a woman who only deserves to be a mistress.Austin came
Leslie I don't know how I made it downstairs without breaking down.I sat in my car for a long time, eyes fixed on nothing as reality slowly dawned at me.My marriage of three years was fake.I spend three years of my life invested in something that never existed.The marriage papers sat there on







