INICIAR SESIÓNWhy did I only notice it now?Ace chuckled—low, knowing."Do your work like a good whore," he murmured, his tone silky but laced with steel. "And show me your devotion, brat."He leaned back, and the pressure of his hands, which had been a constricting comfort around my body, vanished. Like a snake
I blinked, my breath hitching, frustration curling inside my chest."Please…" The whisper left me before I could stop it, before I could hold onto my pride. My head dipped down, shame curling my shoulders inward as I bit down on my lower lip. "Just one kiss. Even a peck."Ace clicked his tongue, th
“Don’t expect me to treat you like a good girl till I believe you’re sorry, Iris,” he murmured, his tone dark and taunting.Before I could process it, his thumb shoved past my lips, forcing them apart. My eyes flew wide, a muffled “Hmph” escaping as my hands shot up, fingers digging into his knees
“Sit on your knees.”…What?I froze.My smile slipped, and a soft “Huh?” escaped me before I could stop it.The warmth I’d felt a second ago twisted into something heavier, sharper, and I blinked at him, caught off guard.“You heard me, my sweet whore,” he said, leaning back with a smirk that stretc
I clenched my fists, inhaling sharply before narrowing my eyes at him.This man.This man would kill me.My fingers tugged at my top, pulling it back down as I tried to piece together what just happened.Why did he stop?I gulped, my throat dry, my body still traitorously warm. Ace smirked, draping
I sputtered, fisting my hands.“Boss,” Joy’s voice cut through my humiliation.“Wouldn’t Hudson sir be angry about what you just did to his sister? Should we, uh, step outside?”Ace didn’t even spare her a glance.“No. Stay here and do your work. I’ll do mine,” he said smoothly, like he hadn’t just
“Shut up,” I said, my tone icy.“Good morning, kids,” Alex said cheerfully as he walked in with Iris.She followed closely, dressed in a turtleneck sweater tucked into her pants, paired with black platform boots and a fluffy black hat.A gasp escaped her lips as she looked at the array of food befor
“Chiunque tenti di rubarlo. Li ucciderò, con piacere (Whoever tries to steal it, I will kill them, pleasurably)” I said smiling, my words filled with both a hint of menace and a promise.A yawn escaped her lips, and she rubbed her eyes.“Sleep, Amore mio,” I uttered softly, my voice gentle and sooth
Ace POV:“Give her time,” Aiden said, his hand on my shoulder offering a brief, comforting squeeze.I sighed heavily, running a frustrated hand over my face.“Ace, Susan is with her. Just give her some... time,” Hudson’s voice was calm but laced with concern.“She’s fine, just a little shaken from e
The images were seared into my mind – the dead man's accusing stare, Ace's blade plunging into flesh, the rivers of blood staining the floor.Home. I want to go home.Suddenly, a hand grasped my shoulder. Panic exploded through my system, and I instinctively slammed backward. My head connected with







