LOGINAvery's POV.
“Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!” “Happy Anniversary Princess!” Two tall men stood at my bedroom door, wishing me one after the other and my jaws dropped. My eyes widened at the gifts, cake boxes and bouquet of flowers that both men were holding. I didn't understand it. I'd just finished having my bath and I'd discovered that my face and body were different. There are no traces of Avery. That was already shocking enough. And now, I'm discovering I'm in a relationship with three men? Christ, this was a lot. Before I could say anything, one of the men stepped forward. Both men were just as gorgeous as the man I met at night, but their features were different. The guy at the door was clad in a gray sweatpants and a matching tanktop. His eyes sparkled with earrings and his smile was the cutest one I'd ever seen. While the other guy in front of me was clad in black ripped jeans and jacket. Small tattoos snaked his neck, giving him a rugged impression to me. The way his black hair fell over his face had me feeling the need to arrange them. “Love, are you just going to keep gawking at us like that?” The guy in front of me asked and I beamed, wrapping my hands around his neck. His apple scent filled my nostrils as we hugged. He kissed me on the lips and then the guy at the door stepped in, “Move aside Drake. I want to kiss her too.” Drake did just that, and then he dropped his gifts on the bed before wrapping his hands around my waist, twirling me. I giggled a lot, gently tapping his shoulders to drop me down because I was growing dizzy. He finally dropped me down. “Chris, can you not do that every damn time you see her?” Drake shook his head like he was irritated with Chris but the smirk on his lips told me otherwise. Thankfully, they called each other's name if not I'd have no idea how to address them. “Thank you guys. These are so many thoughtful gifts,” I mentioned, staring at my bed that was now a heap of boxes, gift bags and bouquets of flowers. “This is nothing really. You should go change, we've got a lot of activities in store for you.” Drake declared, leaning against the door. “No, she's coming with me for the day.” A familiar husky tone boomed from behind Drake and Chris exhaled deeply. “Ryan, you're always with her in front of the media. Isn't that enough?” Chris stated, sliding his hand around my waist. Ryan walked in, his presence exuding dominance as he locked eyes with me. He was clad in a black suit, and his hands stayed fixed in his pocket. “Well, Clara will walking the runway for Geegee’s Fashion House. I'll be taking her there, and after that, we can all go out.” Ryan announced and the other men agreed. Anxiety pooled in my insides about how I'd walk in front of thousands of people. But another part of me felt like I'd pull it off for sure. ~ I was backstage and adjusting my dress for the show. Ryan, Chris and Drake accompanied me here and by the look of things, our relationship was secret. Ryan was the only one who was recognized as my boyfriend publicly amongst the brothers. As I stared back at my reflection while the make up artist dabbed a blush on my face. All of this still felt like a dream. If I'd been told that I would become a celebrity, I'd have never believed it but here I was, living the life and I had no idea how to cope with it. After a few minutes, the make up artists were done. The eyeshadow above my eyelids make my face pop, and the red lipstick I was wearing complimented the red body con dress I was styling. I looked gorgeous. I was busy admiring my figure in the mirror while the artists packed their boxes when I heard a familiar voice. “I'm still the lead model for the day,” the sharp feminine voice boomed from outside the room. My heart skipped a beat. Why did that voice sound so familiar? I headed for the door, stopping at the entrance when I noticed a blonde lady talking to a guy. Her back was facing me but her figure looked extremely familiar and she was wearing the same red dress I was wearing. “Ma'am, sorry but the director said Clara Vossyln will be the lead model,” The albino guy stated, adjusting his face cap. “No. She can't just show up and steal my show! The fuck is going on here?” She snapped, her hands curling into fists. I didn't know why her reaction made my brows arch, I crossed my arms, “Who made it your show?” The blonde lady spun around and when she did, my heart jumped up to my throat, and my head started throbbing. Bianca. Bianca was my rival. She glared at me, rolling her hair in her fingers, “You've not even attended any of the rehearsals and you're suddenly the lead model? That's stealing.” My blood boiled. Not from what she said. But from the memories rushing through my mind. How this same woman had ruined my home in my previous life, how she'd tormented me and contributed to my death. Fuck. I want to yell at her, reminding her about the things she did to me but then I recalled she wouldn't even recognize me. In my previous life, she took things from me. But I'll make sure that history didn't repeat itself. “Well, maybe you should have worked harder.” I scoffed. Bianca sneered and stormed towards me, her hands raised to hit me.Avery's POV "Relax," Tyler said, though his tone suggested anything but relaxation. "I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to spend some time together. Like we used to.""We never spent time together. I don't even know you."He laughed—a short, sharp sound that made me flinch. "Still playing that game? It's not as cute as you think it is."I pressed myself against the door, as far from him as I could get in the confined space. "Where are we going?""My apartment. Don't worry, it's not far." He studied me with those too-intense eyes. "Tell me about your day. How was the rehearsal?""How do you know about my rehearsal?""I always know where you are, Clara. I thought we'd established that." Another laugh, this one slightly more unhinged. "So? How was it?"I didn't answer. Couldn't answer. Fear had locked my throat closed.We drove in silence for what felt like hours but was probably only fifteen minutes. When we finally stopped, we were in front of a high-rise building in the expensive
Avery's POVChelsea took a sip of water, her hands shaking so badly the glass rattled against her teeth. She set it down carefully and finally looked at me."That was David," she said quietly. "My boyfriend.""I got that part." I tried to keep my voice gentle, even though fury was still burning in my chest. "Chelsea, he was screaming at you over a sandwich order. That's not normal. That's not okay.""He wasn't screaming. He was just... frustrated.""Frustrated? Chelsea, he grabbed you. I saw it.""Because I wasn't listening." Her voice took on a defensive edge. "I get distracted sometimes, and it pisses him off. He has every right to be angry when I mess things up."I stared at her, barely able to believe what I was hearing. "Are you listening to yourself? You're making excuses for him treating you like garbage.""He doesn't treat me like garbage. He's just... stressed. Work's been hard for him lately, and I'm not always the easiest person to deal with." She wrapped her arms around he
Avery's POVI stood there, frozen, as Dominic's words echoed in my head. “I can't stay away from you.”What the hell did that mean?But he was already walking away, disappearing into the crowd of crew members and models. I wanted to chase after him, demand he explain himself, but the director was calling for everyone to return to their positions.I forced myself to focus on the rest of the rehearsal, running through the routines mechanically. But my mind was elsewhere, replaying Dominic's words, his expression, the way he'd looked at me when Mateo caught me."Earth to Clara!" Mateo waved a hand in front of my face, grinning. "Are you still with me?"I blinked, realizing the rehearsal had ended. "Sorry. Just distracted.""I noticed." His expression turned teasing. "You know, most people would be embarrassed about tripping on the runway, but you looked like you were ready to murder someone. That sponsor guy really got under your skin, huh?""Something like that," I muttered."Well, forg
Avery's POV "You're staring," I said, sitting up and letting the sheet pool around my waist."Can you blame me?" His voice had gone rough. "You're naked in my bed and I can't do a damn thing about it because we're already late.""We don't have to be late." I reached for him, but he caught my hand."Yes, we do. Because if I start, I won't be able to stop." He pressed a kiss to my palm. "And you have a job to do."He was right, of course. But that didn't make it any less frustrating.I got up and started getting ready, very aware of Ryan's eyes following my every movement. I took my time, deliberately slow, and watched his control fray with each passing minute."You're doing this on purpose," he accused as I bent to pick up my clothes."Doing what?" I asked innocently."Testing me." He stood up, moving closer. "And you're going to pay for it later.""Promises, promises."By the time I was dressed and ready, Ryan looked like he was barely holding on. He drove me to the rehearsal venue i
Avery's POVDrake stripped me efficiently, his hands roaming over newly exposed skin as each piece of clothing hit the floor. By the time he was done, I was completely naked and bound, trembling with anticipation."Beautiful," he murmured, his eyes drinking me in. "Absolutely fucking beautiful."He trailed the flogger down my body—between my breasts, over my stomach, along my inner thigh. The leather was soft, teasing, making me squirm."Please," I breathed."Please what?" He dragged the flogger back up, letting it ghost over my nipples. "Use your words, Clara.""Please touch me.""I am touching you." His smile was wicked. "You're going to have to be more specific."Heat flooded my face, but I forced myself to meet his eyes. "Touch me. My... between my legs.""Your pussy?" He said it so casually, like we were discussing the weather. "Is that what you want? You want me to touch your pussy?""Yes," I gasped."Since you asked so nicely." He set the flogger aside and slid his hand between
No Other ChoiceChelsea's POV "Obviously," I said. My voice sounded hollow, even to my own ears."Look, what you heard—it's not—" David stood up quickly, nearly knocking over his beer."What I heard," I interrupted, "was you complaining about me. Calling me clingy and exhausting. Talking about getting back with your ex-girlfriend because she's 'less drama.'""No, baby, you're misunderstanding—""Am I?" I crossed my arms over my chest, trying to hold myself together. "Because it sounded pretty clear to me, David. You think I'm too much. You want someone easier. Someone like Sarah."David moved toward me, his hands raised like he was approaching a frightened animal. "You're taking it out of context. It was just guy talk. You know how it is—we complain about our girlfriends sometimes. It doesn't mean anything. All guys do it.""It means something to me.""Chelsea, come on." He reached for my hand and I let him take it, too tired to pull away. "You're overthinking this. You're emotional







