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18. First Day
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Saving Ava 19. Kissing Games
Ava's heart raced as she considered Carver's proposal. A mixture of excitement and trepidation was swirling within her, pooling low in her stomach. Finally, with a challenging glint in her eyes, she agreed, "All right, let's see who wins."Carver slowly smirked before straightening his back. Now the game was serious.They immersed themselves in the game, and though Ava tried her best, she soon found herself trapped by Carver's clever moves. The board seemed to represent something far more profound than a simple chess match between them. In a surprisingly short time, she lost, and the anticipation that had been building reached its crescendo in her stomach.Carver's face softened as he looked at her, his eyes sparking with desire. Slowly, he leaned in, and their lips met in a soft kiss.It was an electrifying connection, as if a current passed between them. The sensation was unlike anything Ava had ever felt, her entire body responding to his touch.Oddly, his lips were the only part o
Saving Ava 20. Discovery
Returning home from work, Ava found herself with a jumble of emotions and an acute awareness of Carver's mysterious behavior. She knew she needed to distract herself, and her leftover assignments from her first day at work seemed like the perfect opportunity.Despite the exhaustion settling in her bones, she decided to stay awake and delve into her work. Her first assignment was writing copy for a 360 virtual tour of a high-rise apartment model from one of Carver's new projects. She set up her workspace, her mind already beginning to weave the words together.As she immersed herself in the details of the project, she couldn't help but be impressed with the elegance and innovation of Carver's design. The apartment model was an epitome of luxury, boasting panoramic views of the city, sleek modern furnishings, and intricate architectural nuances that spoke of impeccable taste and creativity. Each room was a symphony of form and function, and Ava found herself enthralled by the prospect o
Saving Ava 21. Gone
Ava's disappearance left a silence in the penthouse, a void that seemed to grow with each passing second. She'd told Peyton she was going to the roof to work, and at first, nobody questioned it. Five, six hours passed, but she was nowhere to be found.Carver's initial worry turned into a gnawing panic. Something was wrong. Deep in his gut, he felt it. He knew Ava. He was beginning to know her in ways he hadn't expected. In ways that confused and excited him. She was different, not like the others. Not like his former submissives. There was something in her eyes, something in her smile that tugged at his heart. Something that scared him.He couldn't shake the feeling that something had happened, something terrible. His breath came in short, sharp bursts as he pulled up the surveillance videos, his hands shaking as he traced her movements through the penthouse the night before.He watched her in the office, her face pale, her hands shaking as she looked at the files. He watched her pack
Saving Ava 22. Understanding
Ava's heart was still pounding as she stumbled through the unfamiliar streets of New York, clutching her bag tightly. Her mind was a whirlwind, the shocking images she had discovered in Carver's office replaying in her mind's eye over and over. She needed answers, and there was only one person she could think of who might provide them. Her fingers trembled as she dialed Arry's number.Arry answered on the third ring, her voice tinged with concern. "Ava? Is everything all right?""I need to see you," Ava blurted, tears welling in her eyes. "Can I come over?"Arry had been kind enough to take her in when she'd shown up at her door, disheveled and tearful.Arry settled into her favorite armchair, her eyes focused on Ava's distraught face. The soft glow of the lamp illuminated her kind and wise features as she patiently waited for Ava to speak.Ava's hands were shaking, and she clenched them tightly, trying to gather her thoughts. Finally, she began, her voice breaking with emotion."Arry
Saving Ava 23. Falling
Ava's heart pounded in her chest as the door to the penthouse closed behind her. The elegant space, which once felt like a realm of luxury and intrigue, now seemed to close in on her, tainted with secrets and half-truths. Carver stood at a distance, his usually dominant and controlled demeanor replaced by a silence that felt oddly vacant. Peyton's eyes, filled with concern, met hers as he guided her to sit.The three of them settled into an uncomfortable triangle, a trinity of tension and confusion. Carver's eyes were distant, his jaw set tightly as if holding back a storm of emotion. Ava's glance shifted between the two men, her mind reeling from the whirlwind of events.Peyton cleared his throat and began to explain, his voice gentle but firm. "Ava, what you saw in those files, those images, it's all part of something we call 'total control'. It's a dynamic, a relationship built on trust, consent, and understanding.""You tie women up and photograph them? What's the purpose of those
Saving Ava 24. Total Trust
In the dimly lit intimacy of Carver's bedroom, the world was reduced to the space between Ava and him. She drew him toward the bed, her lips locked onto his, a kiss filled with the kind of fervor that bridged the chasm between fear and desire. Her fingers danced along the buttons of his shirt, quickly unfastening them, while her other hand shrugged off her coat, her eyes never wavering from his. All the while, their lips continued to explore, each kiss a step deeper into uncharted territory.Carver's heart pounded in his chest, and his mind a raging storm. For all his usual control, he was now in a place he had never been before. He could feel the pressure building, the acute awareness that this was a precipice from which there was no turning back. His thoughts raced with conflicting emotions. Desire tangled with anxiety, longing marred by the fear of failure.He knew he wanted Ava, more than he had ever wanted anything. But his past, the intricate web of his desires that had defined
Saving Ava 25. Pacing The Floor
Peyton's steps were restless as he paced the floor near the bedroom door, his mind a storm of conflicting thoughts and emotions. The muffled sounds of movement behind the door did little to ease his anxiety. The night had been an emotional roller-coaster. Now he was left to his own devices, trapped in his thoughts and memories.He knew Carver, understood him in a way that no one else in the world did. He had seen the darkness that lurked beneath the surface. The need for control that sometimes manifested itself in ways that were cold and harsh. Carver's need for dominance could be overwhelming for everyone near, even terrifying. It was this aspect of his personality that Peyton knew all to well.A shudder passed through Peyton, dragging him unwillingly into the dark recesses of his mind. The place where a memory he'd been trying to escape lay in wait. The room was dimly lit, shadows casting eerie patterns on the walls, and a chill permeated the space, sinking into his very bones. It w
Saving Ava 26. Old Rules
The gentle morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the intertwined bodies of Carver and Ava. They lay wrapped in each other's arms, cocooned in a world that seemed to have shifted on its axis. There was a tranquility, a profound contentment that settled over them as they woke to the new day. A connection had been forged, one that transcended their previous roles and expectations, and they both sensed that something profound had altered between them.Stirring from the bed, they shared a tender smile, communicating volumes without words. The connection that had blossomed overnight felt like a revelation, a secret understanding that had dawned in the most intimate of moments. It had washed away uncertainties and fears, replacing them with a newfound trust and tenderness.Together they made their way to the bathroom, still wrapped in the aura of intimacy that had enveloped them. As they filled the tub, the scent of fragrant oils mingled with the rising steam, t
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