LOGINWhy 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
I knew I had a temper, a darkness inside me that could flare at any moment. But I didn’t want her to fear me—not like this, not now.Her pinky finger raised in a hesitant gesture, and I frowned, confused, unsure of what she was doing. I watched as her eyes flickered with uncertainty, her voice bar
Then, with a quiet sigh, I leaned back, lying beside her, but I didn’t fully pull away. My body remained partially covering hers, my weight pressing her down.She took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling quickly, and turned her head away, unable to bear the intensity of my stare.“Mini,” I
Her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to argue, to challenge me.“Liar,” she whispered, her voice barely audible, yet it cut through the thick silence like a blade.I chuckled, a slow hum vibrating deep in my chest. “I am,” I admitted, tilting my head slightly.“Even water is a lifesaver, but i
Ace POV:My ears perked up at the sound of soft footsteps pressing against the damp grass, the rhythm familiar yet entirely unwelcome. A slow exhale left my lips, curling into the cold air as I braced myself.Soon enough, my bastard friends appeared, sprawling lazily on the ground like they had now







