MasukThea had nothing special to do, it's the weekend. She decided a long, relaxing time in the hot tub was just what she needed.
She pulled one of her favourite books, one she and Daisy had bought out of curiosity. It was high time she picked up that book and finished up the whole story. She also had her favorite drink, a tall glass of cool, fruity juice. The hot tub was on a private balcony and it looked over a quiet part of the penthouse. There was no one else around, not even Seth to the best of her knowledge. Thea looked left, then right; no staff, no guards. Just the warm sun and the peaceful sounds of the city far below. A small smile touched her lips, she could spend the whole day like this. Reading. Sipping her drink. She put her book down carefully on a small table next to the tub and her drink beside it. Then, slowly, she began to take off her clothes. First, her light sundress, then her panties and her bra, folding them neatly and placing them on a nearby chair. The warm steam from the hot tub rose around her as she stepped in and a smile found its way to her lips, the water felt perfect against her skin. She slowly sank down, letting the warm bubbles wrap around her. A soft sigh escaped her lips as she leaned her head back, closing her eyes for a moment. This was bliss. She wasn't thinking about anyone, not Seth, not Posy, not even Yumi, no one. She tried to push thoughts of him away. She picked up her book and opened it to where she had stopped. It was a romance novel where the male leads fall deeply in love, something she wasn't sure she's ever going to experience. It was enough for now. On the patio above the hot tub, Seth was watching her. He just had one of the most difficult calls he's had in years over a licence. He decided he's had enough work for one day and took a break to clear his head. That patio was his first choice; walking to the edge and taking one glance down below, he saw her. He had watched her strip every layer of clothing she had on, coming off and falling to the floor around her ankles. His eyes had followed her as she stepped into the hot tub and the steam embraced her bare body. Seth frowned, what was she thinking? This was a penthouse, yes but it wasn't completely invisible. Anyone could have walked onto this patio! A staff, a guard, anyone! What if someone else had seen her instead of him? The thought made his jaw tight with a wave of protectiveness that hit him hard in the chest. His eyes went down to her again, she was leaning back in the tub, her breast slightly above the water. Her hair was pulled up in a messy bun and her eyes were shut , her lips slightly apart. His breathing came out heavy as he watched, noticing more things about her that he probably shouldn't. She turned her back to him, reading a novel. His eyes travelled down her bareback to the point where water danced at her lower back, almost teasing him. Hell, he wanted her in more ways than he would like to admit. He wanted to touch her, to pull her close, to feel that skin against his. The memory of the gym came rushing, the taste of her lips, the feel of her body, or those little gasps that escaped her lips from time to time. He wanted her so badly and his dick only got harder by the second. Seth stood still as his grip on his laptop, which he had carried outside, tightened. He didn't intend to watch her like this, he just so happened to see her and now, he can't seem to look away. Now she's reminding him of all the things he was missing. But how could she be so careless? Anyone could see her! His jaw tightened even further. He placed the laptop on the center table and made his way out of the patio and straight to the floor where the hot tub was. He pulled the door open and walked in, making Thea turn towards him almost in fright. “What the hell?” “Do you realise how careless this is? Anyone could have seen you!” Seth snapped. Thea scoffed, what the hell is wrong with this man? One moment, he couldn't stand to be in the same space with her but now he's worried about her? She turned away from him. “I’m not bothering anyone. I'm sure you have way more important things to worry about." Seth clenched his fists, she wasn't even sparing him a glance. He deserved it. He pushed her away and was being a cold hearted bastard for n0 reason. But he couldn't accept it, he couldn't accept this. “Do you realise the implication of what I'm saying?” “No. I don't!" She turned towards him, still fully submerged in the water. Seth sighed, almost in gratitude, she was finally staring at him, even though she looked like she was about to rip him head off while at it. “I made sure no one was watching when I got in here. I don't see any problems with this unless the contract states otherwise. ” She asked. Seth walked closer, arms crossed. “No. I'm saying you should be more careful.” Thea stares at him blankly. “And you're saying this, why? Right, I'm your wife and you're just being a decent human being. Well, I'm fine. Thanks for your concern..” He frowned, that wasn't the response he expected. Not that he was expecting her to say thank you either. “I believe it's time you keep your end of the bargain.” Thea arched a questioning eyebrow, what the hell is he talking about? “What bargain?" “A child.” Her heart sank at his words, is he being serious right now? One look at those fiery eyes and she knew he was dead serious. “I kept my end of the bargain. You're being paid monthly and you have properties in your name. It's time I get what I want..” Thea felt her jaw tightening at his words, she keeps forgetting what an asshole this man was and he hasn't failed to remind her at every given chance! But her eyes wouldn't stop starting at his arm and how his round neck tee seemed to fight for dear life at how huge they were.. “Sure!” She spat, her eyes filled with nothing but anger. “Do you want it now? Or would you like a timetable for when we get to have sex?” She said, her voice laced with venom. “Right now sounds good. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays work just fine with me.” he replied, a smirk on his lips. Thea glared at him, he knew he was provoking her and it's working! Seth settled on a chair far away from the tub and pulled out his phone. “Hello? John, make sure all the staff leave the building.” His eyes went over to Thea. “Ms Thea and I have some business to get to.” “Yes sir.” Butler John replied, his voice strained but loud enough for Thea to hear. Seth ended the call and set the phone down on the table next to him, eyes still fixed on Thea. “Don't keep me waiting.” Thea shuts her eyes, heart pounding in her chest and in between her legs soaked with her own cum! Why on earth did she find him infuriating and sexy at the same time?! She steps out of the tub, body dripping with water and wrapped in steam. She approached him, eyes glaring right at him but he didn't care. She pulled a stop right in front of him, arms folded across her chest. Now what? “Sit.” he said, gesturing to his lap. Thea obliged, her back to him, despite being soaked she was. He placed kisses on her back, light but teasing kisses down her back. Despite her anger, Thea found herself warming up to his touch, eyes going shut as his mouth moved around her b0dy. She leaned back, his fingers drawing lazy lines around her nipples, teasing her and giving it a gentle squeeze. She bit her lip, trying to fight off the urge to moan. She can't show him that she's enjoying this. She just can't.. “You should be more careful, Thea.” He whispered against her ear, his fingers slipping into her wet pussy. Thea gasped, her breath seizing in her throat. He pulled it out, rubbing over her clit slightly as he took playful bites of her ear. “Do you realise what would have happened if someone else was standing on that patio, looking at you? Someone else that isn't me?” Thea moaned as his fingers thrust deeper into her pussy, legs shaking in sheer delight. “I would have killed him. Anyone..” he said, going deeper and knocking the air out of her. Thea's eyes rolled to the back of her head as his fingers moved faster over her clit, pushing her towards her climax until…he pulled away.The rain had turned the world into a blur of gray and shadow. He wasn't going to let him slip. Now that he had a child involved, he wouldn't let Donald slip away and let him haunt his family ever again. The chase ended at the old bridge just outside the city. Rain had begun to fall, the wind howling through the girders.“Donald!” Seth shouted, his voice echoing through the storm. “Stop!”He didn't until headlights cut through the darkness. Arian’s black SUV screeched to a stop across the slick asphalt, blocking his path. He slammed the door and ran forward, his breath forming white clouds in the cold night air.He had been following since he saw Donald run out of the house. Donald stood at the center of the bridge, coat soaked, hair plastered to his face. His hands trembled, but not from the cold. In one hand gleamed a knife, slick with rain and blood.“Donald!” Arian’s voice rang out like a warning. “It’s over. The police are already surrounding the place.”Donald turned his head
The rain had turned the world into a blur of gray and shadow. He wasn't going to let him slip. Now that he had a child involved, he wouldn't let Donald slip away and let him haunt his family ever again. The chase ended at the old bridge just outside the city. Rain had begun to fall, the wind howling through the girders.“Donald!” Seth shouted, his voice echoing through the storm. “Stop!”He didn't until headlights cut through the darkness. Arian’s black SUV screeched to a stop across the slick asphalt, blocking his path. He slammed the door and ran forward, his breath forming white clouds in the cold night air.He had been following since he saw Donald run out of the house. Donald stood at the center of the bridge, coat soaked, hair plastered to his face. His hands trembled, but not from the cold. In one hand gleamed a knife, slick with rain and blood.“Donald!” Arian’s voice rang out like a warning. “It’s over. The police are already surrounding the place.”Donald turned his head
His heart pounded in his chest as she adjusted his tie, eyes staring down at her with more fear than she'd ever since in his eyes. She met his gaze, a smile on her lips. “What?” “I didn't know you were this..brave.” Thea chuckled. “There’s more to me than you know. And you're going to spend forever finding out.” “Is that a deal?” He smiled and she nodded, eyes glowing. The morning light fell softly across the kitchen, painting the marble counter in shades of gold. Thea was standing right in front of Seth, eyes fixed on his suit and then his tie before giving a satisfied nod. “You're good to go.” Seth glanced at the standing mirror behind her, crisp shirt, dark tie, hair pulled neatly back. He looked way better than he did weeks back. “I don’t have to go in today,” he said without meeting her gaze. She smiled faintly. “If you don't, we will never get this over with."Seth’s eyes met hers, calm but shadowed. “I just need to make sure everything stays in place. The police have
The air inside the courthouse was heavy, tinged with the sharp scent of polished wood, coffee from the vending machine in the lobby.It smelt of something else as well, anticipation and fear..Seth’s hand brushed against hers as they walked through the entrance, his grip firm and grounding.“We’ll be fine,” he whispered, though she knew it was more for her than for himself.“I hope so,” she murmured back, adjusting the lapels of her blazer.The courtroom was already buzzing. Reporters scribbled notes, cameras flashed, and the occasional whisper drifted across the rows of chairs. Thea’s chest tightened. She could feel every gaze on her, every expectation weighing down on her shoulders.Seth stayed close, he was going to keep her promise of keeping her safe. She had asked that they attend the trial; it would be their first public appearance after Celine's death. His fingers tightened in her as they settled down, waiting. The trial had already begun when they entered. The defendant, R
The first thing that hit him that morning wasn’t the light, it was the silence.The house felt too still, too quiet. The kind of calm that only came after a storm had exhausted itself. The curtains swayed gently, letting in fractured sunlight that painted lazy shapes across the bedroom floor. For a moment, Seth didn’t move. He just lay there, staring at the ceiling, letting the faint hum of the city seep through the walls.Is this the right thing to do? Coming back here? Would Celine forgive him for not giving her a proper goodbye? If he's going against Donlad, will the people he cares about be safe?The bed dipped beside him. A reminder that he wasn’t alone.Thea was curled up next to him, the sheets tangled around her waist, her hair a soft, chaotic halo on his chest. She was breathing evenly, one hand resting over his heart as if it belonged there. Seth’s fingers brushed over her knuckles lightly, careful not to wake her as if any firmer touch would break the illusion that she w
It's been three weeks. Donald was nowhere to be found, Celine had undergone autopsy and the police were doing their jobs. The rain began the moment the last words of the funeral service faded into the hollow silence of the cemetery.It was soft at first, hesitant drops tapping against the sea of black umbrellas. But soon, the sky broke open, heavy and merciless, as though the heavens themselves mourned for Celine Blackwood.Thea stood still under the gray downpour, her hand gripping the handle of her umbrella so tightly her knuckles whitened. Her heart sank with a sudden reality as Celine was lowered into her grave, she was really gone. She was battling a terminal illness but she was supposed to have more time. More time with her, more time to do everything she wanted to do. She could have met her grandchild….The scent of wet earth and roses hung in the air. Around her, people began to drift away. Family friends, old acquaintances, business partners who whispered condolences.Adam
Seth's eyes met Thea's, a look of surprise in his eyes. He had expected that she wanted to get the day over with. She had to play couple in front of Celine and everyone else, she probably wanted to give it a rest but that doesn't seem to be the case. "Another round doesn't sound bad."Seth's eyes
The smell of grilled meat and a crackling fire drew Thea out of her cabin and towards the field behind main lodge. Seth tagged along, his eyes fixed on Thea in silence. After reminding him the basics of their agreement, she had brushed past him, got ready for the evening and walked right out witho
Thea's brows furrowed in confusion, something was definitely going on between these two. They aren't exactly discreet enough either. “Thea! My dear!” Celine's voice rang before Thea could press Daisy for more information. A sad smile curled on her face as the old woman reached for Thea and wrappe
“Are you alright?” Seth asked, his eyes fixed on the road ahead of him. He had pulled off his mask now. He wanted to pick Thea up and then be on their way to the Jeb. He didn't want to draw any attention to Thea either so he used a mask instead. After helping her to the car and getting her far







