로그인I strutted toward the bar, heels clicking against the marble floor, ignoring the lingering gazes of men hoping for my attention. Not tonight, boys. I had my eyes on a different kind of trouble.And there he was—Ace, seated on a stool, looking as devastatingly good as ever. His usual air of boredom was on full display as he nursed his drink, barely engaging with the blonde woman beside him. Poor thing was clearly trying to get his attention, but all she was getting was the occasional nod or a one-word response.How tragic.Well, lucky for her, I was here to set her free.A smirk curled on my lips as an idea formed. I sauntered up to them, leaned down, and whispered just loud enough for her to hear:"You see that man you're talking to? Yeah, he once had an ex who didn’t take rejection well. Stalked every woman who got too close. Last I heard, she sends out… warnings. Dead roses. A single black feather. Sometimes, just a whisper in the dark before they mysteriously disappear."The blon
The sheer size of Carter’s mansion left me breathless. It wasn’t just big—it was massive, glowing under the night sky like something out of a dream. Lights lined the entire property, illuminating the pristine driveway where luxury cars—Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Rolls-Royces—pulled in one after the other. People I’d only ever seen on TV strolled through the grand entrance like they belonged here. Maybe they did. Maybe we didn’t.Skylar and I exchanged looks, our disbelief mirrored in each other’s eyes.“Oh my God, Ari,” she whispered, gripping my arm. “I’m beginning to think we should just turn around and leave.”Her panicked expression was almost comical, but I knew exactly how she felt. This wasn’t our world. This wasn’t some casual college party with cheap beer and Bluetooth speakers. This was the party—the kind people talked about for weeks afterward, the kind that made it into gossip blogs, the kind where a single wrong move could get you labeled an outcast forever.I exhaled sh
The next morning, I was sipping my coffee in peace when I heard the front door creak open. I frowned, and made my way toward the entrance, only to witness a scene straight out of a low-budget heist movie.Katie was sneaking in, heels in one hand, purse in the other, tiptoeing like a cartoon burglar. Her hair was a mess, and she had that I’ve-done-something-I-shouldn’t-have look on her face.She thought she could sneak past me unnoticed.I crossed my arms and smirked. "Are you doing the walk of shame?"Katie jumped about three feet in the air, eyes wide with guilt. "OH MY GOD, ARIA! I didn’t see you there!" she screeched, clutching her chest like I’d just threatened her life.I took another sip of my coffee, staring at her, wondering just how far things had gone with my brother. Because there was no way she spent the night with Andrew without something happening.Before I could interrogate, Skylar came down the stairs, rubbing her eyes. She stopped at the bottom step, blinking at Kat
Sky’s face paled as she turned ever so slowly to face Carter. He was staring at her with an angry expression, his sharp dark eyes piercing through her soul. Beside him, Ace looked mildly amused, swirling the drink in his hand.For a moment, the club's music seemed to fade into the background, leaving only the deafening silence between us.Carter arched a brow. "Terrible in bed, huh?" His voice was calm, but there was a distinct edge to it—one that sent a shiver down my spine.Sky opened her mouth, then closed it. Then opened it again. No words came out.I had never seen her at a loss for words before, and under any other circumstances, I would’ve enjoyed this moment. But considering the situation, I needed to get us out of here before she made it worse.I cleared my throat and rose from my stool. "Hi Carter! Didn't see you there...""Of course you didn't, because you were too busy gossiping about him" Ace replied.I shot him a glare. "I wasn't talking to you." I grabbed Sky's arm, p
**Aria**One month as a nanny, and I still had my job. That was worth celebrating. It was Friday night, and my friends and I were about to celebrate and have the time of our lives at our favorite club.Just as we were about to step inside, someone grabbed Katie and pulled her into a tight hug.I blinked, my brain scrambling to catch up. “Andrew?”Katie stiffened, clearly as surprised as I was. She tried to pull back, but my brother held on tight, whispering something to her—probably begging her to play along. Before I could demand an explanation, a furious voice cut through the night.“Andrew! What the fuck—who the hell is this woman?”We turned to see a blonde storming toward us, eyes blazing.Andrew, ever the picture of shameless confidence, grinned and tightened his hold on Katie’s waist.“Oh, Cassie,” he said, like he had just remembered she existed. “This is my girlfriend, uhm…” He hesitated, glancing at Katie for help, but she just folded her arms, brow arched.Sky and I excha
"Big mistake, sweetheart."Aria’s voice was smooth, unbothered—like she wasn’t standing in front of two furious women ready to claw her apart."No, you made a big mistake going after her man!" one of them snapped, her face twisted with rage.I watched the scene unfold with mild boredom. If they were going to throw punches, they should just get to it already. But no, they were stuck in this drawn-out shouting match over some guy… in front of my house.I expected them to team up and beat Aria senseless. Instead, they let her mess with their heads."And who’s to say you haven’t spread your legs for him too?" Aria taunted, her lips curling into a smirk.The air between them grew thick with tension.Now that was a line that should have gotten Aria slapped again—or something. But of course, the two idiots just stood there, letting her words rattle them."I would never do that to my friend!" the second woman insisted."Not everyone is a slut like you!" the first one screeched. "I’ll teach yo
**Aria**I dread going home.As if getting humiliated at my job interview wasn’t bad enough, now I have to face Katherine and Skylar. Those two are going to kill me, no doubt.When I got home, I took a nap—partly because I was exhausted, but mostly to delay my impending murder.After what felt like
His arrogance sucked the air right out of my lungs. My entire body tensed with the overwhelming urge to march over there and slap that smug expression right off his face. My nails curled into my palms so tightly I could feel them biting into my skin, a sharp reminder of the consequences if I lost
The hand around her throat moves down her chest, stomach, and presses its way into her pajama pants. My fingers are shoved into her underwear, and she lifts her right knee to give me better access. I chuckle in her ear, kissing my way down her neck.Her right hand reaches up, gripping a hold of m
I try to focus on my job, but I’m too distracted. My wife won’t listen to me, my house has been infiltrated by a professional menace, and now my head is pounding.I have a lot of work to do, but I can't concentrate, because of the argument we just had. I hate arguing with my wife. It hurts my feeli







