Kaelon
The moment her lips crashed into mine, I was stunned. I hadn’t seen it coming, not from her—the woman I had just found up on the rooftop, screaming her lungs out like her world had come crashing down. I stood there, frozen for a beat, feeling her hands grip my collar, pulling me closer. I could taste the alcohol on her lips, bitter and sharp, but beneath it... there was something else. I pulled away. “Whatever caused you to be like this is not worth it. After tonight, trust me you'll feel better." I wasn't going to have someone kill herself at my hotel and worse on my son's wedding day. She smiled, said nothing but leaned in again and continued assaulting my lips with the most stimulating kiss I have had in a long time. I knew I should push her away. Hell, I wanted to push her away, but something about the way she kissed me—the desperation, the raw emotion—tugged at something deep inside me. I hadn’t kissed anyone like this in years. Decades, even. It wasn’t just about lust; it was something else, something I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I was supposed to be at my son’s wedding, not getting caught up in some rooftop insanity with a random woman. The party was downstairs, and I had barely just arrived after a long, exhausting business trip. My assistant had handled most of the wedding preparations while I was away. I’d sent a few messages back and forth with Aaron, but things had been hectic, and I hadn’t even met the bride yet. Well, at least not in person. I trusted Aaron—he was smart, responsible, and independent—but still, a part of me felt guilty for not being more present. “Just show up for the wedding. You don't have to attend the party." He had said earlier this morning. I had to come right away. My mind was a bit foggy from the few shots of drink I had in my suite, before I got distracted by the yelling coming from the rooftop. And now, here I was, pulled into something I couldn’t quite explain. Her lips were moving against mine, hungry, desperate, and God help me, I didn’t pull away. Instead, I kissed her back. For reasons I couldn’t understand, I found the taste of her too damn pleasurable to resist. Her body pressed against mine, soft and warm, and for a split second, I let myself get lost in it. My mind went blank, the noise of the world below fading into nothing but the sound of our ragged breaths, the sensation of her lips on mine. But then reality slammed back into me. What the hell are you doing, Kaelon? I broke the kiss, pulling back sharply. “Wait... What are you doing?” My voice was hoarse, rough from the sudden surge of emotions. She blinked at me, her eyes glassy, pupils dilated from the alcohol and tears. Her lips were slightly parted, still swollen from the kiss, and for a moment, I could see the pain behind her wild expression. She was hurting. Badly. “Please,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “Just... just let me feel you. I need to forget, even if it’s just for a moment.” Her words cut through me like a knife. I should’ve walked away. I should’ve told her this wasn’t right, that she didn’t need this—that I wasn’t the person she needed. But the way she looked at me, pleading, vulnerable—it did something to me. Something I hadn’t felt in a long time. She wasn’t just looking for a physical escape; she was trying to drown her pain in something, in someone. “Who... who are you?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper. The question lingered between us, heavy, as I stared down at her. She let out a soft laugh, though there was no humor in it. “Does it matter?” she muttered. “I’m just a nobody. Just... another girl trying to forget.” The ache in her voice hit me in the chest. She was lost, broken, and while I didn’t know her story, I could tell she was at the edge of something dark. My instinct was to walk away, to tell her she needed to go back inside and sober up, but when she looked up at me with those tear-filled eyes, something inside me snapped. Against my better judgment, I leaned in, cupping her face gently with one hand. “This isn’t going to fix anything,” I murmured, but even as I said it, I felt my resolve slipping. “I know,” she breathed, her voice barely audible. “But right now... I don’t care.” Before I could stop her, she kissed me again, this time more forcefully, her hands tangling in my shirt. And damn it, I kissed her back. I kissed her like I hadn’t kissed anyone in years. Like she was the only thing that mattered in the world. I should’ve pushed her away. I knew that. I wasn’t some reckless kid who acted on impulse. But for some reason, with this woman I felt like I was losing every ounce of that control. I knew I should’ve stopped before things got out of hand. But I didn’t. And when she whispered, “Please... I need this,” something in me snapped completely. I pulled her closer, my hands finding her waist, the curve of her hips, the warmth of her body pressed against mine. Her breath hitched as I deepened the kiss, my fingers threading through her hair. She melted against me, her body pliant, her lips hungry, as if she were starving for something she couldn’t name. I didn’t even realize we had moved until my back hit the door to the rooftop suite. Her hands fumbled for the handle, and before I knew it, we were inside, the door slamming shut behind us. I broke the kiss for a second, panting heavily as I stared down at her. Her face was flushed, her eyes bright with something wild, something dangerous. “Are you sure?” I asked, my voice low and rough. “Because once we do this, there’s no going back.” She nodded, biting her lip, and that was all the answer I needed. I pushed her up against the wall, my mouth finding hers again, my hands roaming her body, exploring every curve, every inch of skin I could reach. Her fingers tugged at my shirt, pulling it free from my pants, and within seconds, it was on the floor and forgotten. She grabbed my hard throbbing dick with her hands and began stroking them in soft but hurried motions. I could barely hold my self in as I hurriedly undid her dress. A bit too much for a wedding guest. My lips landed on her already hardened nipples and she moaned. I jerked her from the ground, causing her to wrap her long beautiful legs around my torso. Perfect height. Her wetness settled just stop my throbbing dick. I continued to kiss her, but she was desperate and began to plaster her juices over my erection. At that moment, I didn’t care that I didn’t know her name or couldn't make out her face properly to know who she was. All I knew was that I wanted her—needed her—as much as she needed me. I laid her and on the bed and gently slid into her already dripping wet core. “Yes please. I NEED you to make me scream your name,” She pleaded with her eyes closed and her lips locked into her teeth. I smiled knowing that I would clearly do just that. The rest of the night left us drowning in sweat and ecstasy.ELORAIt was just past noon when the last of the catering team finally left the penthouse, and I could finally take a breath. The scent of grilled sea bass, rosemary butter, and herbed potatoes lingered in the air like a gentle perfume, mingling with citrus zest and fresh cut peonies. Sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting golden beams across the marble tiles, polished to a mirror-like gleam. This space—modern, airy, and perched high above Manhattan—was now mine.I walked slowly across the open-plan living room, adjusting the collar of my cream silk blouse, tucking in a strand of hair, and brushing down my high-waisted beige slacks. I paused at the dining table to inspect the setup one more time. Not a fork out of line. The long, glossy glass table was dressed in crisp white linens, each place setting arranged with surgical precision—gold-rimmed china, crystal wine glasses, tall vases of white roses, and ivory napkins tied with soft ribbon.Everything had to be
ROWENTwo weeks had passed.Two painfully long weeks where I kept myself buried in work and planning, trying to keep every thought of her out of my head—and failing miserably. Elora was like a thorn I didn’t want to remove. She'd wormed her way into the walls of my mind, and no matter how many late nights I spent pacing across my office or drowning myself in reports and restructuring plans, she remained there.But she was finally coming back. I had made sure of it.She had earned her place—more than anyone else in this corrupt empire my family built. She saw through the lies. She had taken damage, endured loss, betrayal, humiliation, and still held her head high. That kind of spirit didn’t just belong anywhere. It belonged here. With me.I stood behind my desk, eyes fixated on the tablet in my hand as the camera feed flickered to life. She had just stepped into the building. Her hair was down, straight, a little messy like she hadn’t put in too much effort. But her eyes... they held s
ELORAThe sun had barely dipped beneath the Manhattan skyline when I turned on the TV in my living room. The breaking news banner spread boldly across the screen, and I stared, numb, as Rowen Grayson’s face lit up the broadcast. It was surreal. After everything that had happened—after all the chaos, the lies, the betrayals—he had won.A reporter stood in front of the courthouse, speaking with a grave tone. "The charges against Mr. Rowen Grayson have been dropped after an independent investigation proved the allegations were false. In fact, substantial evidence points to Ethan Grayson orchestrating the false claim, using Melissa Grayson, the ex-wife of Rowen Grayson, as a puppet to carry out the scandal."The footage cut to scenes of Ethan’s properties being seized—luxury cars being towed from a gated mansion, files being wheeled out in boxes, his penthouse locked down with yellow tape and NYPD officers stationed at the entrance. Ethan’s face flashed next, a split-second shot of him lo
ETHANI was halfway through a glass of red wine, seated at the far end of the dining table in our family estate, when I chuckled to myself. My parents sat at their usual spots, dressed like royalty as always. The long mahogany table was bare except for the wine decanter and our empty plates, but lunch was on its way. I tilted my head slightly and looked at Charles, my father, who had been reading the day's paper as if something important could still surprise him."By now, the police should be at Rowen's door," I said, breaking the silence.Charles lowered the newspaper with a bored look and raised one eyebrow. "Don’t count your wins before the bell rings."I scoffed and leaned back in my seat. "What? You think they’ll let that bastard keep getting away with everything? Melissa’s parents played their part. The video’s done damage already."My mother, Eleanor, dabbed at her lips with her napkin. "The news hasn’t broken yet, Ethan. If Rowen catches wind before it does, he’ll bury it. You
ROWENIt was late afternoon when James walked into my office without knocking. That was unlike him. I didn’t even look up at first—just sipped from the tumbler of scotch in my hand while I reviewed the acquisition report from our Zurich branch. The silence lingered. I slowly raised my eyes.James stood by the door, face unreadable, hands clasped behind his back."We have a situation," he said quietly.I set the glass down."What sort of situation?"He took two steps forward, placed a black folder on my desk, and opened it. Inside was a printed screenshot of a social media post. My eyes skimmed the text."Our daughter Melissa Grayson has not been seen or heard from since her divorce from President Rowen Grayson of Crayson Corporation. We are deeply concerned for her wellbeing."Below was a picture of the two familiar faces—Melissa’s parents. Their expressions were a blend of pity and righteous indignation.I clenched my jaw."Ethan," I muttered through my teeth.James nodded."I took t
ELORAThe sun beamed down from the sky like it had no intention of being subtle. Heat shimmered off the pavement, and the air smelled like summer—warm asphalt, melting ice cream, and fried street snacks. It was the kind of day that made people want to be out, and that’s exactly where I was—with Gemma, my best friend and the only person who still made me laugh without trying too hard.We had decided to make a full day out of it. No work, no phones, no overthinking. Just two girls taking a break from the shitstorm that had become my life. We started at this indoor gaming centre downtown—Gemma’s idea, of course. I wasn’t exactly a gamer, but the excitement in her voice had made it impossible to say no.The place was loud. Kids screaming, music blasting, machines pinging and dinging like a casino on crack. But it was fun. The good kind of chaos. Gemma dragged me to the VR zone first, where we had to wear these massive headsets and fight off digital zombies. I screamed so loud I tripped ov