LOGINHe looked familiar but still I could not put a pin on where I had seen this stranger in the past.
His full red lips pulsed in a way that looked like he was smirking, but the pinching, and slight crease in his brows said otherwise—he wasn’t smirking—not at all. Rather he was studying me, the same exact way a beast would do before he pounced on his prey. My gaze moved down to his thick, muscular body clad in a white long sleeve shirt which he rolled down to his elbows sexily. The sight sent a zing through my core making me cursed at the pleasure I felt. I definitely could not have hots for this man. He might be a kidnapper for all I care. His jet black hair, still laid sleek behind. He looked like he just walked out of an office meeting, but the aura he carried, made him stand out from every other man I’ve ever met. A shiver slid down my spine as my core tightened. He was the kind of man women dreamt about in wet dreams only. “You passed out,” he muttered. His lips pressed in a hard line, while his gaze stared intently on my face. My brows creased in confusion, and as if I just opened a damp. Memories of everything that happened yesterday, along with Xavier cheating on me, and then him— I stumbled back. “You hit me with your car. You almost killed me!” I hissed in anger, a shudder passing through me as I remembered everything. His gaze hardened at my words as he spoke. “My car barely touched you. You passed out from the floor from drunkenness. You were never hit by my car. I’ve had my doctor come in here and check you while you were unconscious. And he said, everything is fine,” he said. His voice was deep and dark. Having an undertone that sent a spicy kind of feeling through me. This man was turning my mind into a slut, just by thinking of the things his voice elicited through me. My memory flashed back to last night. He told no lies. I never felt the impact of his car hitting me. Rather, I passed out because I was dizzy from the numerous drinks I had. Now I felt immensely foolish. He looked at me once more. His beautiful orbs studied me like he had never seen a face like mine. But the expression bleeding in his gaze was unreadable. “Have a nice rest. My driver would take you to your home tomorrow," he nodded, turning to walk out, but my next words halted his steps. “Wait,” I called out. I moved towards where he stood outside the bathroom door by now. Luckily, the light from there was enough to see although the darkness of the room was undeniable. I swallowed, knowing I was making an impulsive decision, but I had no other choice. I had gone to the club with one purpose. Find a man, good enough to take what Xavier never deserved. My virginity. I wanted it gone. But then, I went ahead and drowned my sorrows in alcohol. I doubt I’ll ever get an opportunity like this again, and this man. He was everything a man like Xavier would envy. And that was exactly what I needed. “Let’s have sex,” the words slipped from my lips before I could fathom what I said. My hands moved to clasp around my mouth. My eyes wide with shock, as I stared at him, just realizing the words I said. His gaze flared in disbelief, probably never expecting a vulgar word like that from my lips. “What did you just say?” He questioned, and I watched as amusement danced in his eyes. An expression other than the blank face that seemed to be permanently etched on his face. I felt like crying in shame as tears burnt at the back of my eyes knowing I just made a big fool of myself. Biting into the soft flesh of my lips, I tightened my fist together, gathering all the courage I could muster. My hands slipped to the strap of the night gown. Taking my precious time, I watched as his gaze followed my actions. Dragging the strap along the flesh of my skin, I slid it down. The small rope dangled languidly at my side, leaving a large portion of my boobs on show. I gulped, knowing my actions were extreme and I had never done something like this before. But still, I was not ready to lose the attention of a man like him. Moving to the other strap, I did the same thing, watching as his eyes trailed every motion my fingers made. The gown fell down to my waist, and I shifted slightly, watching as it fell at the pool beneath my legs. The cool air from the window fanned my body, and I struggled not to shiver under his gaze. “What are you doing?” He rasped, looking away. He clenched his jaws hard, as he stared at the open window. His voice— thicker, huskier and darker than usual. He sounded as if he was straining himself. The darkness of the room cast on his shadow, while the bright light from the bathroom shone on my naked body. My perky breast stood in attention, and it took everything in me not to wrap my hands around myself, running away like a coward. I knew I was probably going to regret my decision later. But as for now. The image of Xavier and Natasha still stained my soul. I could still see them before my eyes almost like they were before me. And I refuse to let a man as unfaithful as Xavier hold me back. “You had already seen me naked earlier when you changed me, so why are you looking away now?” I asked, trying to be seductive. But his next words made me freeze. “I did not change you. I would never take advantage of a woman in a state like yours. I had a female staff do it, while I ordered the dress for you,” he spat through gritted teeth. “So what exactly are you trying to do?” He questioned harshly. I watched as his jaws ticked hardly, while his fists beside himself tightened. Almost as if it was taking every will in him to control himself. I felt immensely foolish and ashamed at my abrupt and obtuse actions. Maybe this was it, the punishment I deserved for being foolishly blind to Xavier's ploy along—or the revenge I needed. I didn’t care which—because I was so ready to take them all. “I think you already know clearly what exactly I want sir. Let’s spend the night together.”I sucked in a deep breath as I stared at myself in the mirror.My body was clothed in a long, tight fit red dress which ran down my legs, stopping at my gold heels.My hair was styled and packed up by the stylist I hired, but looking at my face now.I looked too innocent.‘I think I like it when it's down better,” I muttered darkly, all the while fitting my hands through the band of my hair and pulling it down.The strands fell freely down my silky hair, and I pushed some behind my ear.Looking in the mirror—watching as my raven black hair framed my face, falling to my back, it gave me the look I desire.“Oh my God, who is she?”“She must be from one of these high end families,” another guest whispered.The music stopped at that moment, my feet stretched out and landed delicately on another step.My fingers trailed down the golden rails of the stairs.The camera lights clicked endlessly as a dazzling smile washed through my face.I could feel their stares burning through my flawless s
I sucked in deep air hearing them utter that word as they jumped on him and he cut them safely like always.My gaze shifted to my son, Ashton.He looked so different from him and everybody else.I thought I had escaped seeing Ethan’s face, but then life happened to me as always because I birthed an exact replica of him.While my daughter Ashley, at least she carried my other features and just his hair.And then, finally I looked at the beautiful man who held my kids like they were part of him so lovingly in his arms—Killian Thompson.For the first time in a long while, I let my mind drift back to what happened that day.After Killian had rescued me from the fire, he brought me to the hospital.I thought I was dead, but it seemed God finally showed mercy on me, because my eyes opened to the bright hospital lights of the hospital ward.My child…I had been right, I failed my baby.I did have a miscarriage in the car.But it was for only one of my children.The doctor informed me that I w
I vowed, and I meant every word I said.Every single one of them.I laid back, accepting my fate, as my hands moved to my belly one last time.“I’m so sorry, my angel,” I muttered weakly.There was no need to pretend anymore, we were going to die.It was too late anyway.My vision turned hazy, blood loss finally getting to me.And right before I closed my eyes, I heard a masculine voice call out.“Hello, is someone inside,” he shouted through the smoke and broken glass.I could see his dark coat and huge body build.And the moment he sighted me, he cursed.“Oh shit!”Without thinking, I watched as his hands jammed against the broken glass window.Pieces of glass sprayed everywhere along with his blood but he seemed like he barely cared.His hands moved down, unlocking the door as he rushed towards my side.“Please…save my child,” those were the only words I could manage as I was being sucked in slowly and deeply into an endless void.He nodded frantically, his hands moving to my seat
I took in a deep breath, knowing I could not die. Not now, and not so soon.My child…I have to protect my child at all costs. I lifted my trembling hands filled with bruises and blood towards the seat belt that held me still.My breathing came hard and rasped as pain roared around my entire body.My vision dimmed, but I’ll never let that stop me.The moment my hands touched the thick leather, I held it tight taking a deep breath.I knew I needed to hurry.I could already hear the slight explosion noises coming from the bonnet of the car—but I was doing the best I could.I swear—that was all I could do…that was how fast I could go.My fingers finally clasped on the hook and I pressed it down, dragging the leather up, but nothing moved.I dragged harder, but it barely shook.“No…no…no,” I mumbled in knowing exactly what this meant.The belt was jammed.And at that moment, I felt something warm and sticky trail down my legs and I froze.Tears clouded my vision as my body shook violent
My entire world paused the moment that familiar voice spoke.It was followed by the loud slapping of skin, along with a male grunt.My breathing came faster, and my hands trembled.This felt like deja vu all over again back to when Xavier cheated on me.But this time was different, because Ethan was my husband, not my boyfriend.I pushed the door open with a loud bang without thinking, not caring if it shook off its hinges.But then, I paused the moment my eyes took in the sight before me.A woman knelt bent with her ass raised in the air, as a large man stood behind, pounding into her.My breathing siezed when I caught sight of the man, and my legs grew weak.His face was turned away from me, and I could see was his back.His very familiar built back.One I’ve seen countless times I’ll recognize even in my sleep.The back of the man I’ve given everything to—my husband.“Ethan!” I gasped his name out weakly, surprised that I could even form words.I watched as his movement stopped imm
Her loud gasp echoed through the silent room filled with the sound of my harsh breathing. The tray of food she held clanged loudly between her fingers, but luckily—she was quick enough to stop its fall as she held it closer to her chest.Her wide brown eyes gazed at me in shock and fear as she shook her head stepping back slowly.“Madam…how…how can you ask that?It’s illegal, I’ll…”My sharp eyes twisted, looking up to her with nothing left to lose except my child.“I know the consequences of my request.But I have only one thing left to lose, and that's the baby growing in my womb right now.I don’t care what I have to do, but I’ll do it—regardless of the consequences,” I said sternly, almost feeling bad when I saw her flinch hard from my harsh words.But I was too numb to care.“But mada…”“Just help me this once. I swear, there are only two ways out of this, and you won’t be at fault for anything in both ways.I’ll make sure you don’t suffer anything from my actions.I’ll save yo







