The week had gone by fast, and my final exams were finally done. I huffed, slumping my face on the table, and Sasha crackled. The weight of stress and cramming was finally lifted off our shoulders.Sasha sighed deeply, “Well, look at us, surviving the exam week. We’re free birds. I feel like I’ve aged ten years in a week, Cass. Ten years!”I laughed at her antics, “Good thing it doesn’t show how much you’ve aged, Sash. You’re still pretty. And don’t worry. Stress adds character. You’re practically a wise old sage now.”“Old sage. That’s pretty scary.” She laughed, then looked at me with a raised eyebrow, “So, any plans for the post-exam celebration? Wild detail? Relaxing spa day? Binge-watching your favorite shows until your eyes fall out?”I sighed, “Actually, Jake and I plan to spend a week together.” We’d also visit the place where my biological parents might be. I planned to surprise her about it, that was why I hadn’t told her yet. The thought made my heart ripple. I had many que
He leaned down between my spread legs and took a deep breath, his nose poking at her entrance. A low yelp escaped my lips as I tried to squeeze my legs shut, but his strong arms held them in place.“Jake, what are you doing?” I asked, my voice a breathy whisper.I’m stretching you,” he replied with a devilish smirk. “Isn’t that what I’m doing?”I knew I was turning a light shade of pink, but he just wouldn’t stop teasing me.“Okay, okay, I think I’m stretched enough,” I said and writhed out of his hands.“Hmm-mmm,” he shook his head, “I’m stretching our limits.”“Jake, seriously, I think we can move on to another exercise,” I said and I couldn’t hold back my giggle. I knew what he was doing, but I liked this playful side of him.He chuckled, relenting and releasing my legs. “Alright, alright, let’s switch it up a bit. Try the dog pose?”“Jake,” I protested, “I don’t know it,”“That’s why I’m here,” he reassured with a naughty glint in his eyes.We moved into the downward dog pose, gui
“Are you ready?” he asked, giving my hand a reassuring squeeze with his bear-sized palm.My heart was drumming in my ribcage. So many emotions were having a full-blown party in my chest. How the heck was I supposed to face my biological parents after they left me?“Is this okay, Jake?”“This is okay.”“I can’t stop my heart from beating fast,” I admitted, a nervous laugh escaping my lips. “I think it has a mind on its own.”“Hearts are rebellious. Just take a deep breath.” He assured.“I’m here to get the answer I have been asking myself for years, Jake, but now that I’m here, I feel like running back home.”He turned to look at me. “Facing the past is like diving into cold water; it’s going to shock you at first, but once you’re in, you might find that it’s not as cold as you imagined.”“I’m afraid I’ll find out something I can’t handle. Leaving me at the shelter was already terrible and facing the truth of why they left me will be much harder it seems.”He tightened his grip on my h
I went to see her again and found her crying as she cradled her son, who was now crying, too. “I’m sorry,” I whispered sincerely.She looked up, tears streaming down her face, but there was a glimmer of something in her eyes, “You forgive me?” she asked, surprise lacing her tone.I approached slowly, “I don’t know many things. Never knew about... about what happened in your life. I am sorry I got angry. I am sorry that I blamed you for what you did without giving things a thought. I’m very sorry for your loss.”Her shoulders trembled as she held her son tighter. “Losing him changed everything.”“You still have me,” I said, my eyes watered.I felt a hand on my head and I turned, seeing Jake smiling down at me. “You’re very brave.” His grey eyes held warmth and admiration. “Now, do you want to hug your mother?”I took a deep breath and with a nod, I approached my mother, feeling vulnerable. Her eyes were fixed on me, looking like she couldn’t believe what was happening. I wrapped my arm
The following day, Jake was busy working on his laptop while I fed Lucas his milk. Vanessa was teary-eyed the moment I told her we were staying for another day. She had left for her part-time job at the warehouse in town. She was happy that she didn’t have to leave Lucas to her neighbor again. I held Lucas in my arms as he suckled contentedly, occasionally reaching out with his tiny hands to grab onto mine.Lucas looked more like Vanessa. His hair was as black as hers and thick. His adorable movements and smiles were too cute to ignore. I felt like squeezing him. I couldn’t remember how many times I’d kissed and smooched him. I loved him so much already.“Who’s my little cutie?” I whispered, planting a gentle kiss on Lucas’s forehead. His giggles echoed, making me smile. “You’re so adorable, Lucas. You’re stinky cute.”Jake glanced up from his laptop, a fond smile playing on his lips as he observed the tender moment. I saw him put his laptop down and move to where I was sitting and ho
Everything was finally settled, and Vanessa and Lucas lived with me in the house. Rosa was so surprised when she found out, her eyes widening in disbelief as she took in the whole thing and what happened there.“Cassie, when were you planning on telling me about this?” she exclaimed, looking a bit hurt.I giggled, realizing I had indeed sprung quite a surprise on her. “Sorry, Rosa. This was part of the surprise, I guess. Sasha doesn’t have any idea as well. I bet she’s going to blow up.”“Well, it’s about time we had more life in this house! Welcome, Vanessa and little Lucas!” Her initial surprise melted into a warm smile as she greeted them. “You look very young. I can’t believe you’re Cassie’s mother. People will mistake you for her sister.”Vanessa seemed to blush at the compliment. “Thank you. Though, I won’t really mind.” She smiled.“Alright, Vanessa, let me give you the grand tour!” Rosa declared, taking Lucas from Vanessa’s arms. Lucas didn’t even cry. What a good boy. “Feel a
“Jake, what are you doing?” I felt the soft touch of fabric against my skin as he blindfolded me. My other senses heightened in the darkness, making every sound and movement more conspicuous. The air around me seemed thick with excitement, and I couldn’t help but bite my lip in anticipation.Blindfolded, I squirmed helplessly. He had my hands tied in front of me also, and I was naked like the day I was born. I felt embarrassed and conscious of myself as I was feeling so needy right now, my wetness pooling out of me.“Just trust me, Cassie. You’re going to love this.” His husky chuckle filled the room, making my anticipation rise. “Ready?” he asked, his warm breath brushing against my ear.I nodded, though I couldn’t see him. Not being able to see added to the thrill, making me sensitive to almost every faint sound around me. Deep inside, I was so eager to discover what he had in store that I was already panting softly.He had effortlessly picked me up, causing an awkward yelp to slip
“Isabella will be there,” Jake said, his eyes on the road. The weird sensations I was feeling at the moment were suddenly gone upon hearing the name.I looked at him, confused. “Why?”The truth was, I wouldn’t say I liked the idea of seeing her again; it would inevitably dredge up memories of the times Jake had been in her arms. It was irrational of me, but she was a selfish bitch. The past she had with Jake was not pleasant to remember. I didn’t care if Jake didn’t love her then. She was still a cheater.“Conrad wants to talk to me in person. One of the VIPs takes Isabella as his Pet.”“But she’s banned at Amythest,”“In my favor, yes. But this particular VIP is the Page’s dear acquaintance. Conrad doesn’t want to refuse the man.” He reached for my hand, his touch reassuring. “Meeting her is optional, of course. You can wait in the other room while we talk. We’d be in Conrad’s office.”I sighed. “I can't do that. I'll be there," I had to show her that Jake had moved on.He gave my le