Marietta’s POVI stopped for a moment, unsure of what to say or even what to feel.Aiden had just said all the right things.But can I trust his words?Can he really handle everything like he said?How? How is he going to do that?“Etta?” He slowly placed me down, his eyes locking with mine.“Do you trust me?”I took a deep breath, still trying to figure it out in my head. My heart was racing. This would be the second time I’d say “yes” to Aiden. I wasn’t sure I had the strength again.“Aiden, I...” I paused. I looked into his eyes—those soft, deep eyes that made me fall the first time.And with everything in me, I whispered, “I trust you.”A small smile appeared on his face. He reached out and dragged my cheek with his fingers, making me smile too.But then, there was a loud knock at the door. We both turned.Bella was standing there, eyes wide, a playful expression on her face. “C’mon, girl, don’t be like that,” she teased.I laughed as Aiden and Lawrence exchanged one of those
Marietta's POVLast night was the most beautiful night of my life—our last night.Lying in the arms of the man I love, feeling his warmth, his heartbeat, his breath against my skin—it was everything.I know Aiden loves me. He’s never hidden it. Every touch, every word, every glance screamed it. But love isn’t always enough. Not when his mother stands firm in her refusal to accept me.And I won't be the one to come between a mother and her child.I know what it means to lose someone you love.I know what grief tastes like.So maybe that old saying is right: If you love someone, let them go.That’s exactly what I’m doing now."I'm sorry, Aiden," I whispered softly into his ear. I placed a gentle kiss on his forehead and lingered for a moment, watching him curled up beneath the sheets, looking so much like a child. Peaceful. Vulnerable.It tore me apart.I slipped into my clothes quietly, each piece scattered across the floor like forgotten memories of last night’s passion. I grabbed my
Marietta’s POVFor a moment, I forgot everything. My pain, struggles, my worries… they all melted into nothing.The only sound I could hear was our hearts, thudding faster and harder as we got lost in the world we created. A world where only the two of us existed.I knew I couldn’t keep being obstinate.He wasn’t going to fuck me unless I said the words he craved.“Is that why you’re punishing me?” I cried out, caught between ecstasy and surrender. “Aiden… you are— I love you!”“Mmmm… doesn’t work on me, little princess,” he growled in a low, husky tone, his fingers working relentlessly.His mouth followed. Licking, sucking, devouring me like I was all that mattered.“Za…” I gasped, covering my mouth as three of his fingers slid deep inside me.“Aiden, humph—!”“Call me Zaddy, princess. I want to hear you say it,” he commanded, locking eyes with me.He moved faster, harder, and the rhythm of his fingers made my whole body burn.My legs trembled, and heat flooded every inch of me.“Z
Marietta’s POV“I’m ready for this,” I said, my voice steady.“That’s the spirit!” Bella shouted, throwing a few playful punches in the air and kicking one leg up in excitement.I turned and pulled Clara into a tight hug, tears spilling again as I rested my head on her shoulder. For a long time, I really thought it was over for me. When everyone backed out, canceled deals, turned their backs… all because of Michael.That man—he hurt me in ways I still can’t bring myself to explain. And now, he’s suddenly back, asking for another chance. Like, I’m just supposed to forget everything. Like, I’m still that girl who waited around for him.Clara gently pulled away from the hug and looked me in the eye. “And one more thing,” she said. “I’m going to find out who did this to you.”I blinked at her, surprised. “You’d really do that for me?” I glanced at Bella, searching both their faces.“Yes,” came a voice from behind. A deeper voice.I turned—and there he was. Lawrence.“Wait… your fiancé
It’s been two days since my arrest was ordered. I’ve just been placed in an interrogation room. Since I’ve not been convicted yet.Donovan and my lawyer have been trying their best to let me out. But nothing happened.I hadn’t eaten anything since they brought me in. I refused.Who knew if the food was poisoned?I was about to sleep when I heard the door creak open, revealing the police and Donovan.“You have just an hour,” The officer warned.“Can you make it two?” Donovan asked, tipping him some money.The officer hesitated, glancing up at the security camera to make sure it was off.“Two hours?” The police said, looking from me to Donovan.“You got it. Just two hours. No more, no less. Thanks,” Donovan said before handing over the money to the policeman finally.The door shut, leaving just the both of us alone.I was about to approach Donovan before I remembered that my hand was still cuffed to the table.“I need you to save me, Donovan. Please,”“You think I’m not trying?” Donovan
Marietta’s POVHave you completely lost your mind?!” Aiden’s mother shouted. And just like that, we were live. Streaming across the internet for the world to see.“Move,” Bella commanded, her voice cold and unwavering.But the woman didn’t budge.Before we could make sense of everything, police officers appeared too quickly, like they had been waiting nearby.“What are you doing? You can’t just arrest her. She didn’t touch anyone!” Bella shouted, stepping in front of me. “This is harassment and completely unprofessional!”It didn’t matter. None of it mattered.They were already reaching for my wrists, locking the cold steel cuffs in place.“Bella, don’t let them take me,” I cried.There was little my guards could do. So they knew better than stepping in to defend me.After all, no one wants to get involved in this mess. My knees wobbled. My breath turned shallow.“Please,” I whimpered. “Bella, help me.”Aiden’s mother stepped forward, anger visible in her eyes. “My daughter-in-l