LOGINYou shouldn’t be here, Fiona,” his deep voice rasped against her ear, his hand still pressed against the wall behind her. “Then tell me to leave,” she whispered, her lips trembling inches from his. He didn’t move. He didn’t breathe. And in that moment, she knew he wanted her just as much as she wanted him. Fiona Harry has lived her whole life in a golden cage of wealth, reputation, and suffocating rules. University was supposed to be her escape, her first taste of freedom. But nothing could prepare her for the moment she came face-to-face with Professor Jalen Hart, her father’s best friend. One reckless night changes everything. A drunken mistake turns into an irresistible obsession, pulling her deeper into Jalen’s forbidden world. But secrets don’t stay hidden forever. Between Jude, her possessive friend who knows too much, Marian, Jalen’s wicked wife, and the dangerous power of desire, Fiona is about to risk not only hers and her family’s reputation but her entire future. And what happens when the truth comes out especially to Marian?
View More(Fiona’s POV)“I hate to break your fun time princess but we gotta go,” “Princess?” My eyes widened, this was the second time he had called me that name and I hated that I loved it. “I wanna show you something,” he disclosed.“Aw, a little bit longer, pleaseeee…” I pleaded with kitten eyes but it didn’t work. He leaned closer and swiftly lifted me onto his shoulder, then clicked me into place with the seatbelt.Leaving the park felt like stepping out of a dream I’d missed so much. My laughter still lingered in the air as we drove off, the taste of strawberry ice cream sweet on my tongue. Jalen stole a glance at me, his eyes holding a softness that made my stomach flutter. His silence was oddly comforting, and protective.“Can I at least know where we are going?” I asked.He glanced at me before parting his lips. “A clothing store. I noticed you’ve been wearing the same sets for a while now,” he muttered bluntly. But that ain't my fault, my parents ain't so caring to think I need a
(Fiona’s POV)“Fiona?” I froze, my eyes widened as I turned to the voice. His voice shot through the hallway like a spark.My breath held itself hostage. My heart leapt as I watched Jalen step out of the shadows behind me. His tall figure blocked part of the faint security light gliding in through the glass.“What are you doing?” he asked, his tone low and cold, his expression unreadable, but curious enough to make me feel like a child caught sneaking around late in the night.I placed a hand over my chest. “Gosh…You scared me,” I whispered.“That wasn’t an answer,” he replied, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.I exhaled softly. “I was going to get some water.”He stepped closer, his eyes scanning my face as though checking if I was telling the truth. Whatever he saw made his expression soften.“That doesn't seem like the way to the kitchen,” he said quietly. “You could have called me or ask earlier.”“I didn’t think I would need it.”“Hmmm,” he groaned, his brow tw
(Fiona’s POV)The school campus hummed with students dragging suitcases, and hugging friends tightly before scattering across different cars and the university bus for the long holiday.But my mind wasn’t on the chaotic noise, I hadn't seen Paris since our last argument and it broke my heart, a part of me wanted to reach out to her so bad, but I knew we needed some space. I zipped up my suitcase, then carefully wrapped the canvas of Jalen’s portrait in a soft blanket before securing it inside a large flat box. I handled it like it was a piece of my heart—because it obviously was. It held days of emotion, stolen glances, and memories I didn’t know how to describe.With one last look at my depressed room—the unmade bed, and scattered snack wrappers—I dragged my suitcase into the hallway. The building echoed with chatter, but I felt strangely disconnected from all of it. I just wanted to hear my own thoughts. I walked past Paris’s room and her door was shut. No sign of her, she must ha
(Fiona’s POV)“Fiona,” his deep husky voice called me gently. I turned, and there he was—walking toward me looking as calm as I've always known his eyes narrowed straight into mine—that always made my breath hitch. Before I could say anything, Jalen pulled me into a firm, protective hold that made my eyes tingle with relief.“I’m sorry about everything,” he whispered against my ear and pulled away. “I know how your parents can be, but you're safe now,” he added, his jaw tightened. “Thank you for defending me, but this might be a lot of trouble,” I said. And he nodded, flashing a lazy smile at me. “Did Marian say anything to you?” he asked. I swallowed, the memory of Marian’s cold smirk burning through me.“Jalen…” I paused, I couldn't bring myself to tell him what his witch of a wife said to me.He cupped the back of my head, resting his forehead against mine. “I’ll protect you from her. I don’t care what she thinks, I won't let her be cruel to you.”The sincerity in his voice wra












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