I thought it was guilt more than anything else. I was sleeping with my ex-fiancé’s father, and even though I didn’t know where it would lead, I knew I didn’t want it to end. Liv Bennett believed she had her future figured out; A stable career, a man she loved, and a wedding just a night away. But everything fell apart the night she caught her fiancé, Aaron Blackwood, in bed with her stepsister. Crushed and humiliated, Liv ran from the humiliation of her life and ended up on the rooftop of the hotel, drunk. That night, she found comfort in the arms of a stranger and they shared a heated and passionate night. But when morning came, she discovered the truth: he was Kaelon Blackwood, Aaron’s father. Liv tried to walk away, but fate had other plans. Caught in the middle of a scandal she never asked for, Liv had to face her past and confront the consequences of one impulsive night. Kaelon was everything she shouldn’t want; Older, powerful, and far too close to the man who broke her heart. But he was also the one person who made her feel safe again. As her world unraveled, Liv had to decide if she would walk away from the man who could destroy her; Or embrace the one who might just save her.
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“Fuck! I'm cumming Aaron.." My steps slowed and I could hear my heartbeat ringing in my ears. Wasn't that Vivi’s voice? All I wanted to get from our suite was a breather from the fake smiles and loud music of the hall. I never expected to be greeted by such a heart wrenching sight. You might be wondering what the hell is going right? Well, it's supposed to be my fucking bachelorette party. As well as his bachelor party. We are SUPPOSED to be married by morning. Aaron had been adamant—we weren’t going to do separate parties like everyone else. He didn’t want a bachelor party without me. I also didn't want a bachelorette party where I would have to plaster on an unwilling smile, wave and say, “Thanks for coming," to strangers. So here we were, throwing a joint party, dancing among his friends and family, in the glamorous ballroom of his father’s hotel. I continued down towards the suite and stopped in front of the door. My heart raced as I got closer, and then I heard Vivi’s voice, soft and breathless, whispering Aaron’s name like it was the only word she knew. My chest tightened, and I peeked through the door. There they were, Aaron kept thrusting hard into her wetness and she was visibly enjoying herself, judging from the slicky sounds that erupted from the effect of Aaron's dick in her. His face was contorted into one of pleasure as he reached for her full breasts and squeezed them as he kept thrusting and fuck! He wasn't using a condom! “Damn it Aaron! Come on baby hit that pussy like you own it." Vivi moaned. A wave of nausea hit me so fast, I had to steady myself against the wall. This couldn’t be happening. I stood there, frozen, my mind swirling back to all the moments I had doubted myself. All the times Vivi had made little comments about how “lucky” I was to have Aaron. How often she had remarked on his wealth, his power. I’d always brushed it off as her being her—an elite socialite, always trying to make herself feel better. But now, the truth stood before me, cruel and undeniable. I don’t know how long I stood there, watching the man I was about to marry fucking the hell out of my step sister right in the middle of our pre-wedding party. The more I saw him thrusting himself into her with low grunts and hearing her squirm and moan in pleasure beneath him, the more dizzy I felt. Eventually, my legs felt like they would give out beneath me, and I turned away, numbly heading back to the party. The ballroom spun around me as I stepped inside, the laughter and chatter of the guests like distant echoes. All around me, people were laughing, smiling, raising their glasses in toast to my “good fortune.” “You’re so lucky, Liv,” one of Aaron’s aunts said, a glass of champagne in hand as she sauntered over. “Aaron is such a catch! Handsome, successful... you’re marrying into a dream.” I forced a smile, my lips feeling stiff. “Yeah... lucky me.” “Look at you,” another woman cooed, her eyes scanning my dress from head to toe. “You look stunning. That dress must have cost a fortune! Oh, but of course, Aaron’s family has impeccable taste.” “Thank you,” I murmured, feeling the bile rise in my throat. “You’re going to be the envy of everyone,” she continued, her voice sickly sweet. “I mean, marrying into that family? Some of us could only dream.” I clenched my fists, nails digging into my palms as I nodded politely, each word sinking deeper into my skin like poison. Envy of everyone? Is that all they thought this was? A business transaction? Did any of them see me—the real me—or did they only see the girl who didn’t come from money, marrying into it? Bunches of bullshit. I turned away, my pulse quickening as the walls of the ballroom seemed to close in around me. The chandeliers sparkled overhead, their light too bright, the music too loud. My heart pounded in my chest, the weight of their words pressing down on me, suffocating me. “Are you alright, Liv?” Aaron’s mother’s sister Cecil appeared beside me, her hand resting on my arm. Her eyes were kind but calculating, the perfect image of high society grace. “You seem a bit... off.” “I’m fine,” I lied, forcing another tight smile. “Well, you should be. Tonight’s your night, after all. This is the beginning of your new life.” Her smile was sharp, her eyes scanning the room as if she was already picturing me in the role she had chosen for me—the perfect wife for her perfect son. I swallowed the lump in my throat. “Yeah... I guess it is.” Aaron’s second aunt’s Magaret smile widened. “Don’t worry, darling. After tonight, you won’t have to worry about anything. We’ve got everything planned out for you. You’ll fit right in.” Lies! All fucking lies! Her words twisted like a knife in my gut. Fit right in? My mind decided to flash me a picture of the miserable life I would have, getting married to a cheating ass like Aaron. I blinked back the tears threatening to spill over, my chest tightening with each passing second. They didn’t see me. None of them did. They only saw what they wanted to see—the poor girl marrying into wealth, the outsider they were bringing into the fold. “Liv, are you sure you’re okay?” A voice interrupted my spiraling thoughts. It was Megan, the maid of honor, some chosen relative of Aarons’. Her brow furrowed with concern as she approached. “You’ve been standing here for a while. Maybe you need some air?” “I’m fine, Megan,” I said, my voice tight. “Just... needed a moment.” “Well, I don’t blame you,” she said, her gaze softening. “This whole thing is overwhelming, isn’t it? But it’s almost over. Soon, you’ll be Mrs. Aaron Montclair, and everything will fall into place.” I laughed, a hollow sound escaping my lips. “Yeah. Everything’s just falling right into place.” Megan gave me a strange look but didn’t press further. I didn’t belong here. I never did. I grabbed a bottle from the bar, ignoring the waiter’s concerned glance. I needed something strong, something to numb the jagged edges of my heart. I gulped it down, each burning swallow a small victory over the pain clawing at my chest. I stumbled out of the ballroom, my heels clacking too loudly in the quiet hallway. I needed a place to cry, to fall apart, but I didn’t even know where to go. My private suite… the executive one Aaron had booked for me… I couldn’t remember the number. I couldn’t remember anything. My vision swam as I wandered aimlessly, and then it hit me—the rooftop. The music was just a hum in the back of my mind as I staggered toward the rooftop railing. The night air was crisp, cutting through the haze of alcohol, but it wasn’t enough to numb the ache deep inside me. My chest felt like it was caving in, like every breath I took hurt more than the last. “Fuck you Aaron!” “To hell with you Vivi!” I screamed and wailed and drank from the whiskey bottle in my hands. When I took the bottle close to my lips again, it was empty. “Fuck that too.” I said, my words slurred as the bottle fell from my hands. “Fuck the world too!” I screamed finally into the sky, releasing all the pain, betrayal, and heartbreak that threatened to crush me. My legs wobbled beneath me, unsteady from the weight of it all—and from the alcohol. I wanted to keep screaming, but I was too weak, too broken. I let go of the railing, stumbling backward. The ground felt like it was spinning, pulling me down with it. My vision blurred, and I could feel my body giving out. My feet slipped out from under me, and I knew I was falling, but I didn’t care. Maybe the ground would hurt less than this. But then, just as I started to tip over, a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me back from the edge. I gasped, startled, and looked up, my vision still swimming. Even through the fog of alcohol and tears, I could see him clearly. He was... breathtaking. Dark eyes framed by thick lashes, a jawline so sharp it could cut through the night, and lips that were set in a determined line. He had an air of quiet strength about him, like he could handle anything—even me, broken as I was. Then I did the most odd thing ever. I pressed my lips into his.LIV'S POV Kaelon stood silently near the railing, a dark shadow under the afternoon sun, the wind tugging at his coat as if daring him to lash out. But he remained eerily composed. I knew that stillness, I had learned it. It was the way Kaelon always got when he was trying to hold in an eruption. I could sense the burn of his fury just beneath the surface.And in that moment, I realized something. He had known. Maybe not everything, but something. Something about Viv's sudden disappearance, about how she'd reappeared with a conveniently timed pregnancy. He'd kept her out of sight, away from the mess she'd made. It wasn’t to protect her—not really. It was to contain the chaos. Kaelon had been managing this entire narrative like a seasoned strategist.He turned, his gaze landing on Martha, sharp and deliberate."Martha," he said coldly. "Please, repeat what you said to Liv in her office."Martha stiffened in her seat, visibly recoiling from the sudden attention. Her lips thinned, bu
KAELON'S POV Aaron straightened, as though my presence might change the weight of his words. Liv stood tense, arms crossed defensively across her chest."What made you even feel you could cause chaos in my office complex?" I barked, my voice cutting through the air like a whip.Martha stepped forward, chin raised with faux elegance. "This... woman has bewitched my son. And now, evidently, she’s ensnared you too."I stared at her. Bewitched? Had we time traveled back to some medieval era? "Are you seriously accusing her of witchcraft even to my face?""Don’t you dare mock me, Kaelon! I know what I see. Aaron has changed completely. And now just take a look at you…"Aaron threw his hands up. "Oh, now you care about what my father does? Since when did you give a damn about Dad's decisions?""Aaron!" Martha shrieked.Liv's voice finally broke through. "I can't believe this is happening. Is this some kind of intervention? Because if so, it's laughably pathetic."Aaron turned to her, his f
KAELON'S POV The morning sun streamed through the tall windows of my office, casting golden rays over the black marble desk. I leaned back in my chair, a rare smile pulling at the corners of my lips. My fingers drummed against the armrest in rhythm with the thoughts dancing through my mind.Liv.It was strange how quickly her presence had become a soothing balm in the chaos of my world. Last night, we’d enjoyed every bit of it, well not until I left to attend to Viv. I could still hear her voice, soft and raspy from sleep, humming through my chest like a song stuck on repeat."Sir," Louisa's voice broke into my thoughts, gentle and professional, as always.I turned my chair slightly, adjusting my cufflinks. "Yes, Louisa?"She stepped inside, a tablet clutched to her chest. "The board members are here for the nine-thirty meeting. Shall I bring them in?"I nodded. "Let them in. And once we begin, I want no disturbances."She hesitated slightly.I almost added, except if it involves
LIV'S POV I sat at my desk, fingers frozen on the keyboard, the blinking cursor taunting me with its rhythmic flashes. The blank screen stared back like it knew I was a fraud. The designs that usually poured out of me effortlessly now refused to come. My head was cluttered. Not with deadlines or aesthetics, but with one name and it was Viv.Where the fuck was she?Even though a part of me wanted to scream that she deserved it, the bigger part I tried to ignore, was worried. She was close to her due date, and I couldn't shake the image of her alone and possibly in pain. It haunted me.I sighed, running my fingers through my hair and leaning back into the leather of my chair. Maybe a coffee break would help. Or a walk.Just as I was about to rise, the door creaked open."Miss Bennett?" a voice drawled.I blinked, confused. The receptionist hadn't buzzed. No one announced a visitor. But there she was. Martha, Aaron's mother. Standing in my office like she owned the place.I rose slo
AARON'S POV I had been sitting there for what felt like an hour, though the clock told me it had barely been fifteen minutes. My legs were crossed, hands clasped together on my lap, as I stared at the bland, overly polished table in the small, private conference room inside Preston Group. A stainless steel pitcher of untouched water sat at the center, flanked by two empty glasses. I had poured nothing. I wasn’t here to be comfortable. I was here for answers.Then the door creaked open. My gaze snapped up.Mr. Preston stepped in first, suit as crisp as always, though the lines around his mouth looked deeper today, more worn. Right behind him was Clara Preston, Liv’s biological mother. Her face was pale, her hands wrung together as she gave me a strained smile."Aaron," Mr. Preston said, nodding politely."Good morning," Clara added, though her voice trembled slightly.I stood, just out of habit, and returned the greeting with a curt nod. "Mr. Preston. Mrs. Preston. Please sit."The
AARON'S POV Fuck! I didn’t expect to see her standing there. The soft creak of the wooden floor under my shoes had echoed across the silent room, and there was my mother, Martha Rhys. Still as a statue, her perfectly manicured fingers brushed gently against the corner of the picture frame sitting on my nightstand. It was the one photo I hadn’t managed to take down. Liv and I, smiling, happy, locked in a moment that now felt like a goddamn lie. “What are you doing in my room?” I asked, my voice dry and brittle like I’d been chewing on sand. She turned slowly, guilt sitting heavily in her eyes. It wasn’t the look of a mother who stumbled into her son’s space by mistake. No. She had come here with purpose. And I wasn’t in the mood. “Aaron,” she said softly, folding her arms. “I came to apologize.” I scoffed, stepping further in and tossing my keys onto the dresser. “Apologize? For what? The years of silence? For showing up at my door only when it’s convenient for you
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