LOGINI never imagined my life would unravel the moment I stepped back into Bella’s world. Nine years after we swore to be best friends forever, I returned to the city for university—broke, grieving my father’s unsolved murder, and desperate for connection. Reuniting with Bella felt like fate giving me a second chance. But everything changed the instant I literally ran into her father, Marcus Alaric. Fresh from the shower, he caught me in his arms, his strong hands steadying me with a touch that lingered too long. He was nothing like the man I remembered from my childhood. Tall, commanding, and impossibly magnetic, Marcus awakened something in me I couldn’t ignore. No matter how hard I tried to focus on my studies or my boyfriend, my thoughts kept drifting back to him—his deep voice, his quiet intensity, the way his presence filled every room. I knew it was wrong. He was Bella’s father, twice my age, and completely forbidden. I avoided him, buried my feelings, and reminded myself daily of the lines I couldn’t cross. Yet every accidental brush, every late-night conversation, and every heated glance made my resolve crumble. I couldn’t resist him.
View MoreNever in my life had I imagined that any man could undo me so completely. Yet there I was, tossing restlessly on the narrow dorm bed, the sheets twisted around my legs like chains. My mind kept replaying the moment I had collided with Marcus fresh from the shower, nothing but a towel slung low around his hips. The sharp V of his torso, the hard ridges of muscle glistening with droplets of water, and those powerful arms that had caught me effortlessly, gripping my waist as if I weighed nothing at all.
He wasn’t just any man. He was Bella’s father. My childhood best friend’s dad. We had been close once, years ago, before my family relocated to another city. Now, after all this time, we had only just reconnected. When Bella invited me over to catch up, I lost my way in their sprawling house and stumbled straight into him like that half-naked, devastatingly real. The memory still burned behind my eyelids, hot and forbidden. My thoughts spiraled dangerously. Before I could stop myself, I reached for my phone and opened I*******m. There he was: Marcus, captured in sharp, tantalizing photos that showcased every inch of his sculpted body. My hand trembled as it slipped between my thighs. His voice echoed in my head, low and teasing from that accidental encounter: “Be careful, little Ella.” I let out a shaky breath and slid my fingers lower, tracing the slick heat of my pussy. Slowly, deliberately, I circled my swollen clit, imagining his strong hands replacing mine, his breath warm against my ear as he whispered my name. My other hand pushed beneath my thin tank top, finding my nipple already peaked and sensitive. I pinched it gently, then harder, biting my lip to stifle a moan as pleasure coiled tighter inside me. The room filled with the soft, wet sounds of my fingers moving faster. Juices coated my thighs, dripping freely now. I rubbed my clit in urgent circles, two fingers plunging inside, curling just right. My muscles clenched suddenly, violently. I grabbed fistfuls of the sheets, legs shaking uncontrollably as the orgasm crashed over me. A sharp cry escaped my throat as I came hard, soaking my fingers, the sheets, even splashing lightly against the wall beside the bed. I collapsed back, chest heaving, the small single dorm room thick with the unmistakable scent of my arousal. Guilt washed over me in an icy wave. What have you done? After years apart from Bella, this was how I repaid her trust fantasizing about her father? Before I could even begin to collect myself, a sharp knock rattled the door. “Ella, open up. I’m freezing out here.” Henry’s voice. My on-and-off boyfriend. Panic surged through me. I scrambled to cover myself, but it was too late. He had his spare key. The door clicked open, and he stepped inside, his eyes landing on me flushed, disheveled, unmistakably guilty. A slow, knowing smile curved his lips. “You’re sweating,” he murmured, stepping closer. The air between us still carried the heady evidence of what I’d done. He tilted my chin up with two fingers, forcing my gaze to meet his. “Were you thinking about me while you touched yourself?” I turned my face away. “No way…” He sighed, the familiar plea creeping into his tone. “How many times do I have to say I’m sorry, Ella? It was one mistake. Can’t you forgive me for real?” I had only pretended to forgive him after catching him with another girl at his place. The endless stalking, the public begging, the scenes that left me humiliated, had all worn me down until I gave in just to make it stop. He pulled me against him, his hands settling on my waist. It didn’t feel the same as Marcus’s grip, nothing like it. Still, I let him kiss me, his mouth hungry and insistent. His palms slid down to grab my ass, squeezing as his hardening cock pressed against my thigh. A small moan slipped from me despite myself. His fingers found my pussy, already drenched, and slid inside easily, stroking with practiced ease. Then the word escaped before I could catch it. “Marcus…” Henry froze. His fingers stilled deep inside me. His expression darkened, jaw tightening with sudden anger. “Who the fuck is Marcus?” I stared at him blankly, the silence stretching between us like a chasm. It would have been the perfect revenge karma handed to him on a silver platter for what he’d done. We don’t forgive cheaters, after all. But how could I possibly explain that the name on my lips belonged to my best friend’s father? The words lodged in my throat. I said nothing. He withdrew his fingers slowly, deliberately, as if savoring the finality of the moment. Without another word, he turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind him with a force that rattled the walls. I didn’t feel an ounce of pity for him. Only a deep, aching sorrow for myself for the mess I had become. With a heavy sigh, I stripped the soiled sheets from the bed and shoved them into the laundry basket. My body felt leaden as I dragged myself into the tiny bathroom, turning the shower on as hot as it would go. Steam filled the air, but it did nothing to wash away the guilt. I couldn’t believe I had let things go this far. I stepped under the spray and closed my eyes, letting the water cascade over my skin. But all I saw was Marcus. His intense gaze, the low rumble of his voice, the way his hands had felt on my waist. Get a grip, Ella, I whispered to myself. Suddenly, my foot slipped on a bar of soap that had fallen to the floor. I cried out as I went down hard, pain exploding through my body. Groaning, I looked down and saw blood mixing with the water, trickling from a cut on my abdomen .The hallway fell silent.Ann’s eyes widened in shock, her face burning with humiliation.All I could feel was the warmth of Marcus standing behind me—protective, commanding… and far too close.“Miss Ann,” he said coldly.She immediately lowered her head.“Violence is not an appropriate way to handle disagreements. I cannot stand by and watch you assault another student. My role as a professor is to teach, guide, and uphold discipline within this school.”His sharp gaze never left her.“Now apologize.”“I-I’m sorry, sir,” Ann stammered. “It won’t happen again.”A strange smile tugged at my lips. Seeing the school’s self-proclaimed queen trembling was something I never thought I’d witness.Her friends looked just as frightened.Marcus slowly released her wrist.“And remember,” he added firmly, “violence is not tolerated in this school.”“Yes, sir.”She bowed her head again before turning around and practically sprinting away. Her little followers hurried after her like frightened puppie
I was pacing around my room like a mad person, biting my nails until my fingers hurt. Anxiety was slowly consuming me, and my mind kept replaying every possible worst-case scenario.Then suddenly, the door clicked open.I turned around and saw Bella standing there, a sad expression written across her face.I rushed toward her and grabbed her shoulders.“Did he tell you to send me away?” I asked desperately. “Is he still mad at me? Bella, I didn’t mean to… I swear I was just—”“Ella,” she interrupted gently.I stopped.“Why are you so tense?” she asked. “Calm down. I know everything, and nobody is sending anyone away.”My heart finally loosened a little.“He told you everything?” I whispered.Bella nodded.Flashback“Dad, what did you want to talk about?”I looked at him while washing the dishes. He was leaning against the sink, watching me quietly.“It’s about Ella.”Ella?I rinsed the cup in my hand and stared at him.“What about her, Dad?”“She thought I was behind the fire because
The hallway seemed to shrink around us. His hand remained firm on my waist, anchoring me against him as if he had no intention of letting me escape.“So, young lady,” he said, his voice low and dangerously calm. He paused, eyes locking onto mine. “Do you care to explain why you were following me today?”His grip tightened, sending a jolt through my body. The scent of his cologne—woody, masculine, and far too intoxicating—wrapped around me. I wasn’t supposed to notice it. I wasn’t supposed to feel anything but fear. Yet the heat pooling low in my belly told a different story. His controlled anger was doing things to me it absolutely shouldn’t.“Huh?” he prompted.I gulped, forcing the words out. Rising onto my toes, chin lifted to meet his gaze, I finally spoke the truth.“On the day the dorm burnt down… I saw someone holding the same lighter you keep in your car.”He sighed.“But I guess it’s not the same,” I added quickly. “I was just—”He cut me off. “It is the same.”My heart slamm
Early the next morning, before I’d even properly opened my eyes or brushed my teeth, my phone rang.The shrill sound jolted me awake.Still half-asleep, I cleared my throat and answered my heart racing . “Hello, sir. Good morning.”“Why aren’t you replying to my messages?” my lecturer asked.I blinked away the sleep. “I’m sorry, sir.”“Tell your classmates there won’t be any lectures today.”I sat upright immediately.“Why, sir?”“Because it’s Teachers’ and Lecturers’ Day. Normally we’re the ones teaching, but today we’re taking the day off. Inform the others.”I sighed inwardly.I was always the go-to person because I was the course representative .He had vowed never to send messages to the class group himself because the last time he did, several girls flooded his inbox. Some had even gone as far as sending him nudes.The poor man was married.After passing the announcement to the group chat, I happily crawled back into bed.“Wake up! Wake up!”Hours later, I felt someone shaking






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