Chapter Five-
A Night of Horrible Decision
GRANT POV
I blame the whiskey. And not just the whiskey. I blame myself for the bad decision I made the night before my birthday.
**Few weeks before**
I went to The Orchids the night before the birthday dinner my daughter had planned, to meet one of the Mafia Don’s representatives sent to check me out for the alliance I’m signing with them. The meeting went better than I hoped, and after the men left, I decided to celebrate with a few glasses of whiskey.
Because what’s a successful night without a celebration?
But after a few glasses and a few seductive touches here and there from the club strippers. I was in the mood for a hot, rough fuck. My usual fucks weren’t in town, and I needed a warm, quick fix.
Just when I was about to give in and signal one of the strippers lounging around, a silver dress caught my attention at the far end of the room.
Her long black hair flowed down her back in contrast to the sparkling silver dress. A dress I knew would look even better bunched in my fist as she moaned my name.
The silver number barely covered her above-average breasts, and the slit revealed the curve of her hips and teasing glimpses of her pale ass.
She took the final step down the staircase into the room, glanced around nervously as if looking for someone… yet looking like she didn’t want to be found.
How could someone stand out so beautifully yet seem like they’d rather melt into the shadows?
I took a sip of my whiskey now lukewarm and watched as the guys around tried to get her attention.
Typical male species. Predictable. It irked me the way they fawn over the other gender. A man should always keep his cool. After all, we were the prize. The other gender was nothing but a warm hole to cum into and a womb to carry children; neither of which is essential.
She waved them off and took her time scanning the men in the room as she walked slowly toward the bar where I sat. Her eyes didn’t meet mine. And I wasn’t going to be one of those men falling over themselves for female attention, no matter how hot she was.
The bartender took my already empty glass, refilled it with whiskey and ice. Now this was what whiskey should taste like.
My eyes, against my will, went back to the raven-haired beauty, still searching the room. Then her gaze locked with mine.
I nearly choked on my drink but composed myself, making sure my nonchalant, cold mask stayed intact. I sipped like women approaching me in clubs was just another Tuesday night.
She stepped closer. And closer. Until she passed my stool, then stopped just on the other side.
I scrolled absently through my phone, took another sip then felt a hand on my shoulder.
Her nervous smile hit me full force, and from the corner of my eye, I saw Ivin, my bodyguard, moving to intervene. I shook my hand subtly to let him know not to worry.
Even if she was an assassin, she wouldn’t dare try anything in an open space.
Besides, something about her molten-chocolate gaze tugged at my heart and that’s strange, considering everyone knows I don’t have one.
Her hand slipped from my shoulder to my chest, trailing slowly downward toward where I knew she was heading… but I caught her hand in a firm grip.
“Easy there Nymph.”
My thumb traced slow circles over her skin.
“Let’s take this indoors.”
She didn’t speak, but the corner of her lips tugged up in a quick smile, that’s all the permission I needed.
I took her tiny hand in mine and led her toward the suite attached to the exclusive part of the club. But before we reached the elevator that would take us upstairs, she tugged my hand with her free one and pushed open the nearest restroom door, pulling me inside.
Before I could process her plan, she was on her knees between my legs, unbuckling my belt.
The thought of a quick, rough fuck had already made me hard back at the bar, but seeing her kneeling between my legs, eyes locked on me like I was the only god she wanted to worship… yeah, that worked perfectly for me.
Because I am a god worth serving. Otherwise, why would I pull out my massive eight-inch cock and grant her every filthy wish?
Her eyes glinted with arousal at the sight, and she wrapped her small hands around me without hesitation. She spat several times, trying to lubricate me, but there was the thing about gods, we don’t wait for human timing. We do what we want.
While she opened her mouth to lick the tip, I didn’t wait for her to get fully ready. I pushed into her mouth.
I’d said earlier I wanted a warm hole and usually, a tight pussy tops my list but as I shoved down her throat, I reconsidered.
A warm, tight throat might just beat it… except maybe for a virgin cunt.
She shook her head wildly, slapped my thigh, trying to get me to ease up.
But I’m her god, and my rules go here. I fisted her hair, controlling her head. I eased out just enough for her to breathe, but before she could get comfortable, I pushed in again deep, past her gag reflex, until her nose pressed into me and her forehead bumped my stomach.
I didn’t care if she couldn't breathe. Watching her struggle was almost as satisfying as the way her throat clenched around me. But enough distractions. I needed to mark this throat as mine.
“Take it like the filthy slut you are.”
She moaned at the words, her body relaxed, replaced by a greedy hunger to take more.
Seems she was a filthy slut after all.
Her moans grew louder, and one hand slipped from my thigh to disappear between her legs.
I love greedy whores and she was definitely my kind of woman.
She took every inch, every drop, swallowing without spilling a single drop.
A good cum slut.
I knew I should keep her, but experience taught me never to offer a one-night stand more than that single night, unless asked and club flirts are not to be trusted.
Still… if I saw her again, she wasn’t going to get away so easily. I told her as much.
Her only answer was the sharp click of her heels as she walked out and vanished into the night.
When I got home, I cancelled my night with Risa, one of my favorite fuckholes.
That was unusual, considering Risa could take it any way I gave it to her. A blowjob wasn’t supposed to leave me this satisfied.
I’d planned to make it up to Risa after my birthday brunch… until I saw her again.
The throat goddess.
The same girl who turned out to be my daughter’s best friend.
And now, in the middle of a quick kiss I’d hoped would lead to another blowjob, she had the nerve to bring up my daughter??
CHAPTER FIFTY SEVEN : Be Careful with MeNova POV Everything around me went silent. Not literally because the music was still there, all soft and pretty like nothing ugly ever happened in the world but in my head, it was just static.Luca’s hand was out.Grant’s grip around my waist was solid.And every pair of eyes on that dancing floor and in that hall felt like they were pressing against my skin, waiting to see which man I’d choose.I wanted to scream. Out of the endless cycle of being pulled between two giants who both think they could own me.Luca’s smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Come on, sweetheart. We wouldn’t want people thinking you’re ungrateful.”Every syllable was a warning wrapped in fake polite.Grant’s chest rose and fell against my back. He didn’t move, and he didn’t speak either but I could feel the heat radiating off him. The anger. The possessiveness.The promise that if I took Luca’s hand, blood would spill before midnight.And yet, that wasn’t what scared me.W
CHAPTER FIFTY SIX: THE GALAGRANT POVThe whole drive there was a blur of red lights and rage. My knuckles were white against the steering wheel, and every time I blinked, that damn picture flashed in my head. My Nova, in the same dress I had ordered for her, smiling in another man’s arms.Luca’s arms.Each mile I covered only added fuel to the fire. The closer I got, the less I could breathe. I could already picture his smug face, his filthy hands on what’s mine.By the time I pulled up to the event, the valet didn’t even have time to reach my door. I was already out, jacket unbuttoned, eyes locked on the grand entrance like I was walking straight into a war zone.Security tried to stop me. One touch on my shoulder and I was already two seconds from snapping his wrist in half. The only reason I didn’t was because I had bigger bones to break inside.The music hit first. Slow, elegant but it didn’t fit the pounding in my chest. The lights were gold and warm, people spinning in their gl
CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE: ERRTIMEGRANT POVTonight was supposed to be nothing short of Amazing perfection. I already booked and planned a show-stopping surprise with the waitress.All they were waiting for was my cue and all I was waiting for was my sweet Nymph’s presence. I want her to feel special and comfortable with me so she can confide her deepest fears and whatever leverage it was anybody has over her.After that we were supposed to fuck into sunset. Nothing short of orgasms and finally acknowledging the feelings I’ve buried deep down in my heart.A perfect evening and a definite contrast to my life for the past few weeks. Save the amazing fuck with Nova two nights before.Her tight cunt was just an addition to everything perfect she represents.I lifted my glass of whiskey to my lips before taking a swallow and feeling it burn its way from my tongue down to my stomach.Any moment from now I was expecting to see a flash of dark blue and a beautiful blushing face—But instead, a part
CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR : SNAKENOVA POV Every cell in my body screamed don’t touch her. Don’t let her reel you in. But Lena was watching, Katie too. They saw an escort. They saw a friend. They didn’t see the snake in red.So I forced my lips into something that resembled a smile, lifted my trembling hand, and slid it into hers.Her fingers closed tight around mine, too tight.And just like that, I felt the trap snap shut around me. The second the hostel doors closed behind us, her grip tightened. Not guiding me but intimidating me this time. I wanted to pull away. Motherr, I wanted to. But Lena was still waving from the doorway, oblivious, smiling like she’d just sent me off on prom night. So I let Sandy drag me toward the sleek black car waiting at the curb.The driver who was an absolute stranger and not Jay— opened the door for us. My stomach knotted tighter.Sandy slid in first, crossing her legs with the practiced ease of a woman who knew exactly what kind of effect she left in h
CHAPTER FIFTY THREE: SOUR CANDYNOVA POVLater the following day, when my roommates finally got distracted with their own drama, I crept back to the bed, curiosity buzzing like bees under my skin. I had shoved the other boxes aside the previous, but now the temptation was too loud to ignore.I started with the smallest one. A pink and white wrap, ribbon curled tight. My fingers tore it open, heartbeat skittering with every pull. Inside—My eyes widened. My lips parted.A dildo.I almost choked on air, clapping my hand over my mouth before my laugh broke out too loud. I dropped the thing back into the box like it burned. What the actual fuck? Luca. It had to be. No one else was this deranged. Who even mails someone silicone like it’s a Valentine?The absurdity was too much. The reason behind this stupid decision of his was Way, way beyond me. But it was Luca, so really? did I expect anything normal?I pushed it aside, shaking my head, and turned to the largest package.The second I li
CHAPTER FIFTY TWO: HAZENOVA POV“Who owns this shirt?”Lena’s voice cracked through the room like a whip, yanking me out of sleep.“Are you looking for yours?” Katie groaned, dragging the blanket over her head.“Who. Owns. This. Shirt.” Lena’s tone had shifted. no longer annoyed, but deadly calm. The kind of calm that only came before a storm.“Bitch, shut up. It’s too early.”“It’s past ten. Rise and shine, motherfuckers.”I stretched lazily, hoping to shake the grogginess out of my limbs. The ache between my thighs hummed with the memory of Grant’s hands, his mouth, his body. A beautiful but dangerous, sharper, sinful reminder of last night, and the sharp, crueler, sting at my neck where Sandy’s knife had grazed me was a harsher reminder of how that night ended. Sweet turned sour. Love turned venom Two truths from one night: pleasure and threat.“Which shirt?” I muttered, yawning as I pushed off the bed. Halfway to the bathroom, I froze. Then it hit me, cold and heavy: I hadn