LOGINPainfully swallowing hard, Ace began to inch his way off the mattress. He climbed down ever so slowly, ten times more carefully than when he had climbed in. He couldn't afford to wake the person sleeping beside him before he made his way out.Why the fuck is it Sebastian? he cursed to himself. In what universe did his grumpy old father-in-law take the master bedroom on the second floor instead of his daughter? His mind was racing in sheer panic as he desperately tried to yank his arm back— an arm that Sebastian had somehow subconsciously trapped under the heavy covers."I won’t ever forgive that worthless bastard, sweetie. Don't you worry," Sebastian mumbled in his sleep, his eyes squeezed shut. "I'm gonna kick his useless dick right off."Ace stared at the older man, who was cuddling his arm, in unbelievable horror. A violently cold shiver crawled up his spine, and his free hand instinctively dropped to cup his own balls— the very thing he fully intended to put inside his wife later.
The blizzard was raging violently, the freezing wind howling fiercely enough to chill the bone. Sierra pulled her thick blanket tighter around her shoulders, staring blankly out her bedroom window. She let out a quiet sigh, her mind an absolute, chaotic mess now. Slowly, she drew the heavy curtains shut and padded softly toward the warmth and coziness of her bed.Forget him, Sierra! He just wants to screw you over and mess up the peaceful life you have been planning so perfectly, she whispered bitterly to herself. Crawling under the covers, she lay down. She forced her eyes shut, desperately trying to erase the earlier events she’d just been through from her mind.Meanwhile, outside in the dead of the night, a sleek black SUV remained parked right outside the Carlsons' gates. Inside, three men were basking in the blasting heat of the car's heater."What are you going to do, Sir?" one of his men asked as he saw Ace suddenly reach for the door handle, shrugging on a fresh, dry winter co
The sound of Sebastian’s shouting echoed throughout the house, startling Sierra, who was still soaking in the bathtub.She snapped her eyes open as the cold water began to send chills running through her body. The once-scalding bathwater had turned freezing cold. She had accidentally fallen asleep.Wiping the water from her face roughly, Sierra hurriedly climbed out of the tub and snatched her heavy bathrobe. She strained her ears, catching the muffled sounds of a loud commotion coming from outside. Leading her to ask herself with a spike in her chest. What's happening out there? Who is Dad arguing with?She hurriedly wrapped the bathrobe tightly around her body to ward off the chill so the cold air wouldn’t pierce her skin. Then, she rushed outside the bathroom as she took long strides, trying to make out the words being shouted. But as she was about to cross the doorway, her steps turned heavily as she heard the voice of a man.She heard him.It was a voice she knew entirely too wel
Walking as fast as her trembling legs could carry her, Sierra kept casting paranoid, frantic glances over her shoulder. The anxiety in her heart, clawing at her chest, only grew more suffocating with every step. Her only thought right now was escaping the school grounds. As much as she hated the idea, there was no way in hell she could stay under the same roof as long as he was still prowling around.Hands shaking, she quickly slipped into her heavy fur coat, pulled the hood over her head, and shoved her feet into her winter boots. She quickly grabbed the thick gloves she had thrown aside earlier. She needed them to protect herself from the bad weather.The weather outside was pretty extreme; the snow was pouring down heavily again, creating an icy, freezing atmosphere all around her. Holding an umbrella in her hand, Sierra recklessly stormed through the showers of crystal snowflakes as they dropped to the ground. The temperature of her body started to drop. Even bundled up in a thick
Sierra couldn't tear her eyes away from the man sitting right behind Lucas and Gabriel without even blinking. He was staring back at her intently, and she could even see his eyes gleam with something dark, a faint, twisted smile playing on his lips.Coming back to her senses, she quickly averted her gaze away from him and looked toward the stage. Her breathing was ragged as her heart hammered against her ribs like crazy. To be frank, she started feeling sick all of a sudden. Her head was slightly dizzy, giving her a throbbing sensation."Miss Sierra, are you okay?" Larissa’s soft voice broke through, her hand brushing Sierra’s arm through her thin white blouse.The air inside the room was warm enough that no one needed coats or thick gloves, but Sierra was breaking out in a cold sweat."I—I... think I need to use the restroom. Y-yes... I have to go there, excuse me." Sierra jumped up from her seat. Her feet moved briskly away as she left in the middle of the event still going on.Out
"Should I drive you to school, sweetheart?" Sebastian appeared from inside the kitchen, holding a mug of the honey-ginger tea he always favored during the winter months. Fleeting snowflakes began to fall on this day. Outside, people scrambled in a frenzy, desperate to escape the flurries blanketing the earth.Sierra pulled her fur coat tighter around her as the biting cold began to pierce her skin. Her breath came out in little puffs of steam thanks to the low temperatures all around her. She took another sip of her hot chocolate, waiting for the snow to ease before heading to school. "No need, Dad. I can head out on my own once the storm passes. I still have a few hours to prepare for the event anyway. Are you coming along, or—"Sebastian shook his head and stepped closer. A faint smile graced his lips, his eyes locked onto her. "I'll wait for you to tell me all about it later. I hope the event is a massive success and brings in plenty of donors to support you guys."He gently stro
Twisting his pen around repeatedly, Ace stared straight ahead blankly, letting Rosalie talk about the project they would be working on next month.However, it seemed that this did not help him stay focused. He looked completely lost in thought, seemingly uninterested in the discussion.“My team is
His footsteps rushed quickly toward his grand mansion. The sound of his shoes echoed down the front hallway, revealing how hard he was holding back his rage that was about to explode. His hands crumpled the paper in his grasp, the paper already wrinkled as if it too had absorbed his frustration. Hi
Right now, Sierra has been taken by Ace to a restaurant. Not only her, but Lance, Sebastian, and even Lucas are also joining them. Straightening up, her green eyes stare boldly at Ace, who is staring at her with an intimidating gaze. “I'm going home to Dad's house,” she blurted out. Taking a sip o
Sierra was having a chill afternoon by the pool, wearing nothing but her yellow bikini. “Here's your drink, Madam.” The sunglasses that rimmed her eyes slipped off, revealing her green eyes. She then got up. A faint smile spread across her face as she looked at the glass of orange juice nearby.







