LOGINBeing second best is practically in my DNA. My sister got the love, the attention, the spotlight. And now, even her damn fiancé. Technically, Rhys Granger was my fiancé now—billionaire, devastatingly hot, and a walking Wall Street wet dream. My parents shoved me into the engagement after Catherine disappeared, and honestly? I didn’t mind. I’d crushed on Rhys for years. This was my chance, right? My turn to be the chosen one? Wrong. One night, he slapped me. Over a mug. A stupid, chipped, ugly mug my sister gave him years ago. That’s when it hit me—he didn’t love me. He didn’t even see me. Obviously, I needed alcohol. A lot of alcohol. Enter him. Tall, dangerous, unfairly hot. The kind of man who makes you want to sin just by existing. It was reckless. It was stupid. It was completely ill-advised. But it was also: Best. Sex. Of. My. Life. And, as it turned out, the best decision I’d ever made. Because my one-night stand isn’t just some random guy. He’s richer than Rhys, more powerful than my entire family, and definitely more dangerous than I should be playing with. And now, he’s not letting me go.
View MoreMickey peered down where she was pointing, and nearly choked.‘Um… the front two legs are obviously Mum’s, you know.’‘What? Mum’s?’ Minnie crouched to look more closely.Sure enough, the two legs further in were thinner than the ones nearer the front.‘You’re right… they are Mum’s.’‘Get out!’ Dad’s furious roar came from behind the curtain, so loud it made both of them jump.Minnie tugged at Mickey’s sleeve. ‘You’re not scared of Dad, are you? You go.’Mickey stared at the curtain, at the narrow space behind it, and then thought about those four legs.A sudden, uncomfortable understanding dawned on him.‘Maybe we should leave.’‘Leave? Why? Aren’t you worried something’s wrong with them?’‘Um… not really,’ he said, scratching his head, u
Outside the window, morning dew slipped off the petals, clear as glass, pecked away by a passing bird.The mist lifted, and sunlight poured down in golden sheets.Minnie stared up at the master bedroom, frowning.Since returning from the honeymoon, Mum and Dad hadn’t stepped out of their room for three whole days.Apart from Carmen bringing food upstairs, and Dad’s voice telling her to leave it by the door, there had been no sign of them.Minnie was both worried and curious.What were Mum and Dad doing in there?Three full days without coming out!Was there something fun inside that room?If there was, and they were hiding away playing it without sharing, that was just plain mean.By the fourth morning, Minnie’s curiosity got the better of her.Even if there was something fun going on, being cooped up that long must be boring, right?‘Hey, Mickey, let’s knock again. What
I blinked at him, then took a few steps back.He didn’t let me escape. For every step I took, he came closer, closing the distance between us.‘I want you.’His voice rumbled above me, low and thick, his eyes slightly unfocused as something restless began to take root there.I didn’t dare meet that heat. I lowered my head, trying to slip away, but he caught my chin and tilted it up, forcing me to look at him.He was so close that his breath hit my face, hot and overwhelming.‘Say yes,’ he pressed.His voice had gone very hoarse.If I didn’t push him away soon, things were going to spiral fast.I shoved at his chest, flustered. ‘After I shower.’He stopped mid-motion, just before his lips reached mine. The dazed look in his eyes faded slightly, replaced by a sly, triumphant grin.‘Alright.’One word, and it was soaked in giddy, unfilter
Guilt prickled the back of my neck.Sneaking off somewhere that beautiful without them felt almost criminal. I fumbled for an excuse. ‘We just… wandered around.’Ashton stayed quiet. Sensible man.We had dinner at the hotel, then wandered out.Not far away, loudspeakers blared harsh rock music, and coloured lights flickered through the palm trees, scattering patches of shifting shadow across the sand.Ashton led us over. A lively beach party was in full swing.He ordered some drinks, fruit juice, and a platter of snacks, then found a spot in the corner to sit down.The host, speaking English with a distinct local accent, kept the event running smoothly.They started with a dance lesson.Staff dressed in bright, exotic costumes and heavy makeup took the lead, teaching travellers from all over the world how to dance with dramatic, rhythmic movements.Mickey had only planned to watch, but Minnie gr












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