LOGIN~TIANA'S [POV]~Whether it was from shock or something else entirely, my heart almost leaped out of my chest.I couldn’t move. I couldn’t look away.“Mhn…” The woman moaned around his cock, her hand slipping between her own legs as she pleasured herself.I swallowed hard, my throat dry, as heat flooded between my thighs.It wasn’t the woman I was watching. It was Demetri. The raw expression on his face, the way every muscle tightened as he watched her take him deeper.My nails dug into my palms while I squeezed my thighs together.He must have sensed me standing there, because the next second his eyes snapped to mine.The moment our gazes locked, my breath caught in my throat. Shame and self-awareness had clearly left the building, because I still didn’t look away. His stare burned into me, making the ache between my legs flare even hotter.It took me a full ten seconds to realize I had just been caught. My eyes widened. I slapped a hand over them, spun around, and bolted back into
~ [TIANA'S POV] ~"What the fuck?" Lydia snapped, shooting up from her seat as water dripped down her face. She glared at me like she wanted to set me on fire right there in the dining room. "Are you fucking mad?" she screamed, her shoes scraping loud against the floor.I flinched hard, my heart slamming against my ribs. "I'm sorry," I blurted out fast, the words tasting weak even as they left my mouth. But sorry wasn't going to touch the rage burning in her eyes. She'd already hated me before this. Now she looked like she probably wanted to rip my heart out if possible."You're sorry?" She let out a bitter chuckle that sliced through the air. "How the hell is that supposed to fix what you just did? You spat your water straight in my face!""It was an accident. I didn't mean to–"Before I could finish, her hand flew up, palm open, ready to smack across my cheek. I braced myself for the slap, eyes wide. But then she froze at once. Her fingers trembled in the air for a second befo
~TIANA'S [POV]~The room was beautiful. It gave a warm vibe that could at once make anyone relax. Sunlight fell through the tall windows and made the cream walls glow. The bed was huge, the sheets looked soft, and there was a small sitting area by the window. It felt more like a suite than just a bedroom.But one question surfaced in my mind.“Um...why are you showing me this room?” I asked, turning back to him.A small smile appeared on his lips. “This will be your room from now on.”My eyes went wide. “What?”“I don’t like the idea of you being so far away from me,” he said simply, like that explained everything perfectly. His voice was calm, but there was no room for argument in it.“You need to be within my reach at all times,” he continued, completely unbothered by how that sounded.“But the workers’ building is in the same compound,” I pointed out carefully. “It’s only a minute away.”His lips twisted. “I want to be able to reach you within ten seconds.”He looked around the
~TIANA'S [POV]~I cleared my throat."I'd really prefer some privacy," I said, struggling not to stutter. "Can I please use the bathroom?"He didn't look up from his plate. "I'm asking you to change here, Tiana."His fork scraped against porcelain, the sound sharp in the silence. His tone carried the weight of command, heavy enough to pin me in place. I didn't know what to do. My hands gripped the clothes tightly, damp with sweat. My fingers trembled as though the fabric might slip right through them. My eyes flicked toward the door, desperate for an escape that wasn’t there.He glanced up at me again. "Unless you need help changing.""No!" I said quickly, my voice coming out louder than I intended. "No, I don't.""Fine then. Do it."His casual tone made my jaw tighten until it ached. My teeth pressed together, the pressure sharp enough to sting. I walked over to the bed and laid the clothes down. My hands moved to the towel wrapped around me, and I stilled for a moment before
~TIANA'S [POV]~I thought perhaps it was the gift box in his hands causing the delay, so I said, "Why don't you put that down.""You still haven't done what I asked." His voice was cold and flat, nothing like the warmth his smile had suggested earlier. "Your time is up, Tiana."I stood there confused, trying to understand what was happening, until he opened the gift box and lifted out a machine gun.He raised it toward the guests and opened fire without warning, shooting without pause until every last person in that church was dead, blood painting everything a d everywhere.My face drained of colour. I tried to run but my feet were fixed to the floor, shoes rooted to the spot like they had been cemented there.He dropped the empty gun and turned to the priest, who was on his knees now, trembling violently."P-please don't kill me," the priest begged, lips shaking. "I am a man of God. You are in his house."My new husband tilted his head to one side, almost curious, then wrapped his h
~ TIANA'S POV ~"Master Demetri cut one of his trusted men's arm off for trying to touch her. If you want to keep your head, then you better stay clear of that one."They weren't exactly whispering, so I heard every word as I passed them and slipped into my little room.Unlike other days where I had to wait until the dead of night to use the bathroom, today I gathered a fresh set of clothes and walked to the women's bathroom without hesitation. I wouldn't say I did it confidently exactly, but I went, and that was more than I could have said for myself a week ago.Two other women were already inside when I entered, each occupying a stall. The interior here was noticeably different from the men's bathroom, cleaner, better lit, with small touches that made it look less like a utility.Noticing me enter, both women glanced my way.Their looks were not kind. Neither were they welcoming. They stared at me the way people stare at something they consider beneath them....like a vermin they
TIANA'S {POV}My hands tightened around him in shock while he carried me out of the bathroom effortlessly.The moment he stepped into the hallway, I realized people had gathered outside.Several people stood there in their pajamas, obviously drawn by the commotion. Some had their arms crossed, othe
~TIANA'S {POV}~Upon reaching my room, I waited until the entire house settled into silence before slipping out again with my towel in my hand.It was almost one in the morning, and I was certain everyone had to be fast asleep by now.My feet barely made a sound against the floor as I made my way t
TIANA'S {POV}After we finished eating, Elizabeth along with the other maid came and cleared the table.Silence fell between us, with Demetri carrying a distant calm expression on his face as he stared outside.The night breeze gently ruffled his platinum blonde hair, strands shifting across his fo
~TIANA'S {POV}~After changing out of the clothes I had been wearing and putting on the new ones, I parted my hair down the middle, letting it fall on both sides of my head, resting just below my shoulders.My hair had grown a bit longer over these past weeks. I ran my fingers through the length of







