โGood morning Ami" I overheard him, enjoying his tender palm caressing my cheek. I leaned to his touch and whispered," Let me sleepโ. โHmmmโฆโ He mumbled caging me in his embrace, his morning hood poking in my groins, and he continued in a husky voice spreading his breath on the cheekโ I am leaving todayโ.โWhyโฆโ I asked, opening my eyes and meeting his elegant face. He was peering at me, revealing his dimples.โI have some work to attendโ He acknowledged leaning to my face and kissing the corner of my lips, his body entangled with mine. Our naked personalities embraced each other.โButโฆ.โ Before I can ask him to stay he kissed my lips hovering over me, he whisperedโ I will be back in two daysโ He opened my leg and inserted in me gently I gasped, and he whispered" I won't be able to stay away from hereโ He thrusted I was already wet I haven't cleaned myself at night our come still stick around me from previous sex. โIvanโฆ.โ I moaned, he leaned down taking my nipples in his mouth and
โWhere are you heading,โ Amber inquired, squatting on Liam's lap, and placing her arms on his shoulder. Now they are husband and wife. He completed his promise within a month. It has been three days since they married in presence of her grandparents.โI have some work,โ Liam answered, kissing her lip and enjoying the peace of mind in her eyes after a month. Her eyes were sparkling he missed her so much.โNow we are husband and wife, but you haven't consummated our weddingโ The last part she murmured, lowering her eyes. โOhhh, So my wife is waiting for meโ Liam teased putting his index finger on her chin picking up her face, and kissing her lips.โWhen will your work finishโ, She asked, He smiled revealing his dimples, and said" Soon, but I have to finish something urgently, so I can have you, and we also need to go on our honeymoonโ Amber blushed.โWhere do you want to go,โ He said at the same moment his cell phone beeped.โAnywhere, I just want to wish youโ She confessed while he wa
โDidn't we try before for babyโ Her questions still lingered in my mind. I was in the annual dividend meeting, but my mind was constantly giving me reminders to find my baby as soon as possible. Nick was giving a presentation to the stakeholders, my eyes were on the presentation, but my mind was on my wife. I wanted to call her and talk to her. It had been solely a few hours since I have left her in the mansion, but I already started missing her. โWe are glad to inform our stakeholders that we are giving dividends plus spin-offโ Nick announced, and we heard the roar of claps after the announcement. Once the meeting was over I called Amber and after a ring, she picked up my call I chuckledโ Missing meโ. โStop laughingโ I could imagine a beautiful pout on her lips.โBaby, I am missing youโ I replied, leaving the conference room. As per company policy, we have an annual dividend meeting at one of the finest hotels in Russia. Nick was following me holding the update file. I have piles o
FlashbackAmber's voice stuck in her throat when she spotted what was taking place under transparent glass. A nude girl must be in her mid-twenties tied to a chair and Liam moving the tip of the knife on her face, dragging it from her forehead to her lip. The view made her cry when she realized him thrusting inside her. He was almost naked, sweat dripping from her body. The dim light in the room was enough to display what was developing inside the room. The side profile of the naked lady and Liam was visible to Amber. She won't be able to hear what was going on inside.โYou wanted to be punishedโ Liam smirked, tapping a knife on her lips. The fear was palpable in the girl's eyes with trembling lips. She whispered, seductively biting her lower, lips, โI didn't do anythingโ while Liam was thrusting violently. โOhhh baby, you didโ Liam chuckled, stopping his thrust in her and fear jogging to Glenna's heart. Amber was watching Liam with tears in her eyes. She felt like he was some strang
Ivan POVโWhy are you calling me again and again,โ I asked Tina on call.โYou can't talk like this to your wife,โ Tina whispered. The way she hissed, I know she must be out of the home, must be in the parlor, her favorite place.โHow many times do I have to give you a reminder that we are not a couple,โ I said, controlling my anger. The yellow ball in my hand was not helping me much. Whenever I speak with Tina, I use my stress relief ball because after my recovery anything trigger me was only Tina.โDarling, on paper I am your wife,โ she spoke with honey-coated tongue.โOnly for five years,โ I smirked. Our wedding was a contract marriage. It was Tina's suggestion to do a contract wedding, and I was thankful to Tina for coming up with something like that. I was under conditions and the situation was out of my control and that was the only reason I was tolerating Tina because I would rather not be ungrateful to Tina. she helped me.โOnly if anyone of us claims for divorceโ This time Tin
FlashbackThe dim light was shining in the room and unconscious Amber finger little moved, her closed eyelids moved and with a jerk, she woke up and sat on the bed. Her fearful eyes were studying the surrounding, and she found herself in the same room where she had seen Liam talking to someone on call. Her breath turn fasted remembering the past event. Liam cheated on her, tortured a girl, and killed her. โHe is a murdererโ She mumbled, a tear started falling from her eyes and at the same time the noise of a door opening snapped her from her sadness.โYou woke up,โ Liam said, coming inside with a paper bag in his hand. He brought dinner for her, knowing good things would not work as he wanted.โLiamโฆ.โ She whispered in her choked voice.โI have brought dinner for us, I was waiting for you,โ Liam said placing paper beg on the table. He was behaving like nothing happened like he didn't cheat on her and killed someone.โI want to go backโฆโ She said with her all courage scooting a little
โIvanโฆโ I heard Tina's surprising voice from behind and I turned around to find her in a night dress running in my direction.โIvanโฆโ She said sitting on my lap I wanted to push her in-ground, but I controlled myself because Mr. Minsky was still there watching us.โI missed youโ She hugged me and with a fake smile, I did too.โWhat happened to your nose,โ I asked staring at her face. Earlier her nose seemed full, but now it was sharp like a model. โI did nose surgeryโ She smiled ear to ear. โOh, but you didn't require it,โ I told honestly. She was beautiful, there is no doubt, and she was still beautiful, but there was no need to play with natural beauty.โLet me leave the lovebirds, Have a wonderful day,โ Mr. Minsky said, smiling and looking at us. and we nodded.โIvanโฆโ I was waiting for Mr. Minsky to go, but he stopped and said" Think about what I saidโ โWhat?โ Tina inquired.โNothingโฆโ I interrupted before Mr. Minsky share his thoughts with Tina.โPapaโฆโ she still demanded igno
Flashback It had been a week. They were staying in the abandoned factory. Liam did everything in his control to not hurt her. The last two nights were hell for him. Amber was beneath him, obeying him, but he didn't take her virginity. He wanted to make it special for her, but in the abandoned factory everything was weird.โLiamโฆโ Amber asked while Liam was wearing his shirt. She accepted the situation and tried to find a way to go back to the city.โYes baby,โ He asked, smiling at her.โCan you bring pizza today?โ Amber asked innocently looking at Liam. She knew if she wanted to go out of this factory, she needs to keep Liam away from the factory and find a way, So she could run away from factory.โHmmm, You want to eat,โ Liam asked, kissing her lips.โYes,โ She nodded.โOk, I will bring pizza and ice cream for dinner,โ He said, taking his wallet.โWhen will you be backโ, Amber asked. The fear was visible on her face, staying alone in an abandoned factory was something she didn't wan
The hospital room felt suffocating. The walls were so white they almost hurt to look at, and the sterile smell of antiseptic hung heavy in the air. The only sound was the soft, rhythmic beep of the heart monitor. A constant reminder that Amber was still hanging on by a thread, but no one knew for how long.Amber lay motionless on the bed. Her face was pale, her features almost lifeless beneath the harsh lights. Her body was still, except for the slow rise and fall of her chest. It was the only sign that she was still with them. The curve of her belly, round with the baby, was the only thing that seemed to keep her grounded to this world.Liam stood by the glass door, his hand pressed against it, his fingers tracing the outline of her shape. His face was a mask of anguish, eyes hollow with disbelief. How had this happened? How had a bullet meant for him found Amber instead? How was he supposed to stand here, helpless, while the woman he loved, their unborn childโhis childโfought for li
Ivan POVThe soft laughter from the other room was the sound of a world I was trying to protect. Selenaโs easy-going presence had brought a warmth to the house that I hadnโt realized was missing, but it wasnโt just the laughter. It was Amber. Watching her laugh like she hadnโt a care in the world, like she hadnโt spent months trapped in a fog of her own mind, brought an odd sense of peace โ but also an unsettling tension that I could never quite shake.I leaned against the doorway, watching Amber and Selena share some ridiculous story. They were completely at ease with each other. That was something I hadnโt expected. I thought Amber would always be a little distant, like a piece of her was still lost in the maze of her memories. But now, after a month of her being here, I could see the real Amber emerging again, the one I had married โ the one who smiled so effortlessly, who laughed with a sparkle in her eyes, who didnโt second-guess herself every time she opened her mouth.But there
โWe wonโt let anything happen to our baby sister,โ Liam said firmly. His calm voice was filled with urgency, leaving Salina and David stunned and speechless.โLiamโฆโ David started, his voice shaky with uncertainty. The air was thick with unasked questions and concern.โBaby sister?โ Salina asked, looking between David and Liam, confused. Liam took off his mask and said, โWeโre twins, Salina.โโTwins?โ Salinaโs eyes widened in shock as she stared at Liam, trying to process the revelation. She touched Liamโs hair gently, as if trying to confirm he was real.โYouโฆโ she whispered, staring at him in disbelief. Liam chuckled softly, noticing how much Salina looked like his biological mother. It suddenly made sense why she seemed so familiar.โWe are twins, Salina,โ Liam repeated, guiding her to a chair and ruffling her hair with a mix of joy and disbelief at finding his sister.โHowโฆ How did you know? Whatโs going on, David?โ Salina asked, her hands nervously smoothing her hair as she looke
โLet's meet her,โ Ivan said, taking my hand in his warm grasp and giving it a gentle squeeze. I smiled, though I was nervous about meeting someone from his family for the first time since regaining my consciousness. I wasnโt sure if weโd met before when I had my memory.A girl with dirty blond hair was eating a forkful of pasta, her eyes closing in satisfaction. A helper stood behind her, and the table was filled with food. Sensing our presence, she opened her eyes, her cheeks flushing red. โSorry, I started before you both joined, but I was starving,โ she said, sounding like a child.Ivan chuckled and added, โIโm happy youโre enjoying the food. Thatโs a rare side of you.โโIโm not that choosy,โ she pouted, her eyes meeting mine.โAmber,โ she said with a smile, revealing a small dimple on her right cheek, a small button nose, and glowing fair skin. Her eyes were brown, unlike the blue eyes often seen in Russians. I felt someone nudge my elbow and looked up to see Ivanโs concerned eyes
Past....Liam sat outside the ICU in the dead of night, his eyes tightly shut. Ten agonizing hours had passed since the doctors disappeared behind those doors, and the constant hustle of nurses carrying blood bags and medical gear only heightened his sense of helplessness. Normally unfazed by blood, Liam's demeanor tonight betrayed a deep-seated fearโthe prospect of losing his only family, Amber and their unborn child.Nick, observing his idol, sensed the impending storm beneath Liam's usually calm exterior. He had already deduced who was responsible for the attack.Liam's eyes snapped open as the ICU door creaked open, and Dr. Williston emerged, his sigh of relief audible as he removed his cap. โDavid, she's stable,โ the doctor announced, trying to reassure Liam.โWhat about the baby?โ Liam's voice trembled with anxiety, his heart pounding at the thought of losing another loved one.โThe baby is fine,โ Dr. Williston confirmed, though the worry etched on his face betrayed the severity
Present โBaby, why are there so many marks?โ He questioned me while tracing my arms that was covered with red marks. I took a deep breath before closing my eyes. I could feel his gaze fixed on me. I did not want to meet his inquisitive gaze. What would I tell him, About the betrayal I had committed in the past, which I had completely forgotten? โBabyโฆ" His voice was gentle as a feather, and he cupped my face, but I lacked the courage to look into his eyes. My eyes were closed, and tears flowed. I felt him kiss my tears before pressing his lips against mine. I allowed him to do whatever he wanted. He was savoring the moment and taking his time kissing me; we both needed one another. I could not stop myself from kissing him back and stroking his silk hair. He picked me up, and I wrapped my leg around his torso as we sucked on each other's mouths. I could feel him adjusting me to the cabinet as his hand began massaging my boobs. I inhaled deeply as I moaned into his mouth, his index f
Past..โAmberโฆโ Liam gasped, catching her collapsing body in his arms. His fingers brushed against something wet on her backโblood.โShitโฆโ he cursed, rolling them both toward the wall. The gunshot echoed in his mind. Someone had fired at them, and Amber was hit.โAhhhโฆโ Amber's cry pierced through the chaos, her agony raw and unfiltered.โDon't close your eyes,โ Liam urged, his voice trembling with desperation. He helped her to sit on the floor, his eyes darting to the open window, knowing another shot could come at any moment. He needed his phone and laptop to call Nick, to get them to the hospital.โJust stay here,โ he whispered, his heart pounding as he began to crawl toward the table. As he reached for his phone, another gunshot rang out, forcing him to dodge. The bullet whizzed past, embedding itself in the wall.โFucker, how did anyone find our location?โ he spat, fear and anger coursing through him.โLiamโฆโ Amber's breathing was rapid and shallow. Blood continued to pour from
โWhat exactly are you doing here?โ I inquired, my expression serious as I stared at Salina's broad smile.โStop with the death glares,โ she said, tucking her hair behind her ears and striding into my study, her heels clicking against the floor.โWho told you I was here?โ I asked, closing the file I had been reading.โI didn't come here to see you,โ Salina replied, taking a seat and placing her handbag on the table.โThen who?โ I probed, fixing my gaze on her. During her time in Russia, she often spent time with us, occasionally meeting with David and me. She was the only person in the world who knew about our existence.โAmberโฆโ she smirked. โMy sister-in-law.โโDon't get involved,โ I cautioned. It wasn't that she posed a threat, but Salina's bubbly personality could be overwhelming.โDon't be possessive,โ Salina shot back, her tone sharp. โI was the one who donated plasma when she was pregnant with your child and lying in the hospital bed.โโSorry,โ I murmured softly. I knew I could
PastโฆโHave you seen my book?โ Amber inquired of Liam while searching for her novel in bed.โNightstand, right side drawer,โ Liam responded, working on his laptop.โWhen did I keep here?โ she muttered as she opened the drawer that held her book and chocolates.โOh, god, half of the book is yet to be read,โ she said, sitting on the bed and biting into her chocolate.Liam cast a questioning look at her, and she noticed his gaze. Amber inquired, โWhat?โ Amber inquired, prompting Liam to pause his typing.โYou were on the final chapter last night, and I told you to sleep and read tomorrow,โ he replied.โIt must be another book, Liam.โ โI have good memory power, but this book is still incomplete,โ she said, ignoring Liam and reading her novel.โDo not you remember the female lead? What was her name? Amber asked Liam, โHazel,โ as he struggled to remember her name. โYes,โ Liam answered, adding, โShe was fleeing the golden cage.โโHow come Ethan will not let her?โ Amber argued.โWhat is the