POV: Harper
“Finally, I get to have you all to myself,” he whispered in my ears, kissing my earlobe and biting gently on it."What does he think you're doing?" I ask within me, trying to hide the way his touch makes me shiver with desire. I lay facing the wall, pretending to be asleep, refusing to respond to his Seduction.
"You looked so stressed, my love. What is bothering you?" he asks. My heart races as his hands roam over my body, igniting a fire within me that burns only for him. He kisses my neck, leaving trails of wetness in his wake, sending shivers down my spine. I can feel myself becoming more aroused with each passing second, but a part of me still hesitates. I have so many questions I want to ask him, and it’s bothering me so much. “Why does he care so much about Serena and her sister?” It's so crazy to think that he listened to her complain but refused to listen to me. I ignored him completely, trying so hard to curb my desires. He sure knows the right places to touch and get me aroused. He is doing things to me that I just can't resist. Within me I wondered how long I can keep this up, how long can I resist his Seduction? "You really think this is a good idea? You think this is the right time to give me the silent treatment?" He asks, tipping my head to plant a kiss on my lips as he looks into my eyes, searching for any sign of hesitation or reluctance. He smirks when I moan with pleasure at his touch, his fingers trailing up to cup my breasts through the thin fabric of my nightie. “Come on, Harper, I have missed you so much, munchkin. You have no idea what you do to me; you have no idea how much I’ve missed your touch,” he taunts, his voice dripping with desire. I bite my lip, torn between wanting to run away and surrendering completely to the pleasure that my husband is offering. Gosh, I’ve missed him so much; this is all I’ve thought about all week. My hormones are literally on fire; I need him so badly. But at the same time, I am so confused and disturbed by so many questions in my head. "I don't know, my love. I’m just so stressed out by her presence," I admit reluctantly, feeling the weight of their connection and past pressing against my chest. "Well then, let me show you just how much fun this can be. Let me take the stress off you and make you forget about everything else, except me and my hands on your perfect body," he whispers seductively in my ear before pulling away slightly to gaze into my eyes once more. I gasp as his lips crash into mine, capturing my mouth with a hunger that matches mine. His hands roam over my body once again, squeezing my ass firmly before pulling my hips toward him. I can feel the bulge in his briefs pressing against my thigh, making me even more aware of the desperate need and passion between us. He smirks against my lips before suddenly pulling me closer, giving me no time to react. He rips the nightie off my shoulders and down to the ground in one fluid motion, exposing my red lace bra, his favorite color."Holy shit," he gasps as he takes in the sight before him.
“How do you do it, Harper? How do you look more beautiful every fucking time? Every damn time I set my eyes on you, it seems just like the first time. You are so sweet, my love, so perfect,” he tells me, kissing me passionately. My moans grow louder as his lips and tongue explore every inch of my mouth before moving down to my breasts. The wetness between my legs intensifies, and I can feel the desire building inside me. "Are you ready for me, baby?" he asks, smiling at me. I look up at him with a smirk of defiance before pulling him toward my lips for another searing kiss. "You know I am,” I respond, smiling right back at him. "You're so wet, so sweet," he murmurs against my ear, his voice low and rough with desire as he kisses me passionately, sending waves of passionate pleasure coursing through every nerve in my body. I can feel my juices sliding down my thighs, I'm so ready to have his dick buried within me, filling me up. Just then, our passionate moment is interrupted by a loud scream coming from the other side of the house, the guest room to be precise. Ethan pauses for a moment before my side abruptly. I let out a frustrated groan as I immediately feel empty without him inside."What's wrong?" I ask with confusion and anger lacing my tone. Before he can answer me, the door is pushed open from the outside, and Serena walks into our room without knocking, hugging herself and sobbing dramatically.
“Ethan… I need you with me… I had a terrible nightmare about my parents…” she sobs sadly. Before I can understand what is happening, he gets up from the bed and puts on his clothes as fast as he can before going to hug and comfort her. “Come here, I’ll walk you back to your room,” he tells her, leading her out of the room. I am so surprised that I can’t utter a word. He doesn’t spare me a second glance, and she makes sure I see the pride and satisfaction on her face as she walks out with him. “What just happened here?” I ask myself after they leave.**POV: Harper** Damn, she’s so good! Her acting skills need to be applauded. I sat upright, pulling the sheets up defensively, my heart racing in confusion and annoyance. You know, when she walked in here, she looked like she had seen a monster, her face pale and eyes wide with distress as she stood in the doorway, hugging herself like a terrified child. He offered to walk her back to her room; he left me horny and wet just to comfort his guest. He had his hand around her shoulders as he led her out of the room, with me staring after them like a fucking moron. She tried to rub it in my face; she gave me that proud look that showed she knew exactly what she was doing. I scoffed and shook my head, cursing the day she walked into my life to destroy everything. When she couldn’t get a reaction out of me, she stopped moving and stood by the doorway, throwing her arms around him. “Ethan!” she cried, her voice urgent and edged with panic. She bucked her hips toward him, feeling his h
**POV: Harper** “What is going on here?” Ethan’s voice cut through the tension, breaking the silence with his angry tone directed at me. I noticed the way he glanced at Emma, his body language protective, almost instinctual. It was as if she was the one under threat, and his focus was solely on her, shielding and protecting his ex-lover right in my presence. “Why are you here?” he demanded, the edge in his voice making Emma flinch as I felt the heat of his gaze on my body. “Is there a problem here? Would you like me to call security?” a nurse passing by asked Ethan, her hard glare fixated on me. His tone and body language made me look like a villain. If a stranger walked in here right now, they would think that I was a crazy person here to cause trouble. “Is there a problem, Mr. Ethan? Is this woman bothering you?” she asked again, giving me a condescending look. “Don’t worry about it, Nurse. We can handle the situation,” Serena responded calmly, acting like a sweet saint. T
**POV: Harper**Kate met up with me at a coffee shop, and I narrated my ordeal to her, earning her sympathy as she hugged me tightly, reassuring me that everything would be okay. She held me for a long time, rubbing my back in a circular motion as I cried in her arms. This was just what I needed; I needed to be reminded that there was still light somewhere amid this darkness.At the coffee shop, I could unburden my heart to my friend, feeling the warmth of her embrace as I cried freely. It was a slow release, the pain ebbing only slightly, but inside, I held onto the hope that there must be a part of him that cares about me. I have to keep hoping for clarity for myself and my unborn child, whom Ethan still doesn’t know about.“I thought he loved me,” I murmured to Kate, my voice breaking. “But I was wrong, Katie. I was just a… a placeholder, a fucking substitute for his lover. He never truly loved me, and I was too blind to see the truth,” I sobbed.“He’s a fool if he can't see your
**POV: Harper** “Liam is back in town?” I asked Kate, my breath caught in my throat as a rush of surprise and excitement flooded my senses. “Wait, are we talking about the same Liam, my best friend? He’s back?” I reiterated, still not believing her. Kate can be silly sometimes; she could just be messing with me to get a reaction. If that is her intention, then she is definitely doing a good job because I can’t contain my excitement at the mention of Liam. Memories swarmed over me—the late-night study sessions, inside jokes, him being the shoulder I cried on when Ethan wasn’t there for me. “Yeah, he’s back in town! And guess what? He asked about you; he really wants to see you again. I think that’s why he’s back. I’ve already texted him. We should totally meet up!” Kate exclaimed, her excitement infectious. I smiled from ear to ear, recalling how the three of us used to hang out all the time and tease each other. “When did he get back? Where the hell has he been all this
**POV: Harper**Ethan stepped into the living room, the light behind him casting a shadow that fell heavily over Harper and Liam. His presence was both intimidating and overwhelming. The cozy atmosphere in the room shattered instantly, the laughter dying on my lips as his expression changed from exhaustion to fury in the blink of an eye.Liam sat properly, his back resting against the backrest. He crossed his leg and put one arm on the backrest while the other rested on the armrest. His attitude showed that he wasn’t the least bit scared of my husband; he was not intimidated by Ethan's presence and didn’t even feel guilty for being seen with me in this position.I mean, we weren’t doing anything, but the way Ethan walked in, the position in which he found us—it just looked so wrong because it seemed intimate. It was as if we were about to make out on the couch, and that’s just not right because I’m still married to Ethan. Even though I knew that we weren’t doing anything, I still fel
**POV: Harper**I could see the raw emotion etched into his features—the furrowed brows, the trembling lips. It was the kind of desperation that spoke of realizations, of mistakes made too late. I could tell that he now knows how I feel about his relationship with Emma, and I’m glad that he is finally ready to open up about it.“I need you to trust me again, my love. I want us to go back to how we used to be before this whole misunderstanding. We used to be happy; we trusted each other and always cared for each other. What happened to us, Harper? How can you let a little misunderstanding come between us? How could you leave me without looking back? I thought you loved me. You promised to always be there for me. You said you would be by my side. You promised to stand by me no matter what. I want my wife back; I want the love and trust back, Harper. I need you to trust me again. Please, my love,” he begged.“Why should I?” I shot back, my voice carrying the weight of betrayal. “You don’
**POV: Harper**He said that all the feelings he had for Emma and Serena were nothing but guilt and pity now. I actually feel pity for Emma as well. It’s so sad to be in love with someone who doesn’t share the same feelings. “If I could take it all back, I would, Harper. If I could turn back the hands of time, I would go back and make the right decisions. The guilt is taking a toll on me. You have no idea how happy I feel to be sharing my deepest secrets with you, Harper. It feels like a huge burden has been taken off my shoulders,” he admitted excitedly, caressing the back of my palm.“Then tell me how you feel about me, Ethan. Did you choose me because I have an uncanny resemblance to Emma? Do you see her when you look at me?” I challenged, arms still crossed, my heart racing in fear of the answer. I wondered if he was in love with me because of her; I wondered if he was treating me this way out of love or pity as well. Ethan stepped closer, his eyes searching mine. “You, my love…
POV: Harper “Fine, Harp. Since you have decided to head back home, I’m so happy for you. But what about the job offer? Are you still interested?” Liam asks me, sounding his usual cheerful self again. I wondered where the other grumpy Liam came from, the one who was just scolding me and acting like a dumb jerk. “I’ll think about it and get back to you, Liam,” I responded, making him chuckle loudly. “Oh, so now you want to think?” He asked in a mocking tone, laughing hard. “Of course, I need to think about it. I’m following your advice, Liam. You did say I should think before making decisions, didn’t you?” I asked him, earning a peal of laughter. Liam helped me get my stuff together, and he offered to stay back and wait for Kate while I headed home to settle back in. He walked me out of the room, and this time, he didn’t give Ethan that hostile vibe he showed him when he first came in. He smiled and shook his hand, introducing himself as my friend. “Let me know if you need m
POV: Harper From the moment I accepted to be Emma’s friend, the gap between us started to close. I know how ironic it sounds for me to be forming a bond with the sister of the woman who had caused me so much pain and heartache. I’m making my husband’s ex-girlfriend my friend, and it kind of sounds crazy. But I see the pain and loneliness in her eyes, and I know that she is just as lonely as I am. In my heart, I know that we could build something beautiful together, something solid and unique, just like us.“Tell me, what was it like when you dated Ethan in high school? Was he as charming and thoughtful as he is now, Is he more caring now or then?” I asked her as we played on the swing. The more time we spent together, the more curious I became. I wanted to know how her relationship with Ethan used to be and how happy they were together.“No, Harper. He never treated me like he treats you. I always suspected that he never loved me because he would rather hang out with his friends tha
POV: Harper At first, I was just furious because Ethan hid the fact that Emma was here. He told me she had left the restaurant, and I thought it was okay to speak to him about my dissatisfaction concerning her presence and the feelings she obviously still had for him.So, you can imagine my anger when, not long after, Emma stood up to me, telling me she had no feelings for my husband. She hadn’t left as he instructed her, she’d been sitting close by, eavesdropping on our conversation, listening to everything I said about her to Ethan.“This is not just annoying, Emma, it’s disrespectful!” I snapped, glaring at her hatefully. The fact that she looks just like me is even more upsetting, it felt like I was talking to myself and it’s just not funny at all.“Ethan obviously wanted you out of here before we arrived. You promised to leave, yet you stayed back to listen to our conversation? Haven’t you been taught that it is bad manners to eavesdrop on other people's conversations?” I yelle
POV: Harper Silence fell between us, Liam and the others couldn’t say one word. I lost appetite and nothing else matters to me right now. He lied to me again. He looked me in the eyes and lied his ass off. Everyday we sit and talk about our future, we laugh, play different games, even involving our baby in our plans for the future. How can he look me In The eyes every fucking day, smile and play wait me when he knows in his heart that he is lying to me. How can he make passionate love to me, telling me how much he loves me when he’s lying to me. Who the hell lies to someone you claim to love?All I wanted was safety, not only for me but for the child growing inside me. I felt the stress rear its ugly head as I glanced around the restaurant, searching for shadows among the patrons and their laughter. Unfortunately, no one was laughing or chatting happily like we used to. Everyone felt the tension in the air and it’s affecting our lunch. Ethan took a deep breath, looking at me with sa
POV: Harper Liam seems to be getting closer to Clara with every passing day. I love how the lust and silly advances from him stopped completely, as if they never even happened. He continues chatting with Clara, and it’s as if I never existed in the picture. Surprisingly, he supports Ethan and me, helping us rebuild our relationship. I can’t deny that I appreciate the support, even if it stings a little to witness their bond grow.With Ethan by my side, navigating this journey of pregnancy becomes easier. We spend time together, acting as though we’re living our normal lives. The only difference is that he doesn’t go into the office every morning and return home in the evening. Instead, he works from home, just like Liam. It was so easy for him to adjust to this life, he doesn’t even need to go to the company if he doesn’t want to.I enjoy his company a lot. Watching my baby grow within me is surreal, my bump is becoming more pronounced as my due date approaches. Ethan accompanies me
POV: Harper “You can give up and run into hiding like a scared kitten, but that would never be me, Ethan. I’m not hiding, and I’m certainly not giving up.” I told him sternly, using a tone of mockery. My words hung in the air, sharp and biting. It hurt him to see me so hurt and very disappointed in him. I sobbed as he walked out on me again, not even bothering to beg for my understanding. He just left without looking back. If I could take back those words and just hug him, I would.It’s obvious that he’s feeling this way out of frustration. He never asked to be in this situation and it hurts that he is feeling this way because of a girl he treats as a sister. In the days that followed, he made sure that our didn’t cross paths. He practically avoided me, refusing to come back to see me. He ensured I had everything I needed, the house was reinforced with security and secret hideouts where I could vanish if things went south. But that was not my main concern, if anything it’s not what
POV: Harper“This is Ethan’s house?”I couldn’t wrap my head around it. What the hell was going on here? Since when have you and my ex-husband become besties to the point that you call him often and even accept favors from him? My eyes burned into Liam’s, my disbelief and anger showing on my face and my attitude. If eyes could kill, he’d be so dead already. He sat down next to me, his face contorted into a deep frown as he searched for the right words to explain the situation. Well, he doesn’t need to think hard about it. I could see it in his eyes that his is up to no good. I won’t sit here and hear him lie to my face, I don’t need that right now.“Save it, Liam. I don’t want to hear more lies,” I snapped, standing up to walk away. I couldn’t believe he had been lying to me. I thought we promised to be open with each other, but here I was feeling betrayed. Why was he still lying to me? What was all this about?Despite my attempts to escape, he followed me outside to the swing that s
POV: Harper “Yes, Liam told me that! I know she is crazy, and that is exactly why I need you with me! We can’t keep playing this game of chase with Serena. I refused to keep hiding and dodging one person for the rest of my life. I refuse to spend another day not knowing if tomorrow you’ll be taken away from me or if I’ll lose you in some way.” His voice rose, emotion spilling over as his frustration became palpable.“What do you mean, Ethan, what are you saying?” I asked him. Tears stained my cheeks as my heart ached. I wanted so badly to run into his arms, to feel safe. But I could still see the world outside crashing down around us. I could feel the emotions in his voice and I know in my heart that there is more to this that he is not telling me. If he knows that he is not ready to open up to me, then why the hell is he here?“I can’t go back there. I won’t risk it,” I said firmly, shaking my head, though it felt like my heart was shattering with each rejection. If only he knows
POV: Harper Ethan’s visit was unexpected, but I was glad I let him into the house. When I opened that door and saw him there, a weight I didn’t realize I was carrying lifted just enough to let me breathe. Five months apart had felt like an eternity. Every second without him was a slow burn that turned into a bright flame the moment he stepped into my world again. I didn’t just miss my husband I missed his touch, his warmth, his entire presence. It felt so good to feel his touch after five months. I knew I was missing my husband, but I had no idea how much my body yearned for his touch until he put his hands around my waist and kissed my lips. It was such an emotional moment as we reconnected, expressing our deepest desires through passion.When he wrapped his hands around my waist and pressed his lips to mine, I felt an electric charge run through me. It was like a dam had broken open, and everything I had been holding back, the love, the despair, the longing, came rushing forth. T
POV: Harper I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart as I looked into Ethan's pleading eyes. The memories of our past flooded back, a past filled with love and pain. I had never intended to see him again, at least not yet. But as I looked at him, I saw a reflection of my own longing."This is not how I planned my day," I finally said, my voice shaking as I told him Let's talk. As I led him into the house, leaving Liam and Clara behind, they decided to go out together and give us our privacy. I wonder who told Liam that he could meddle in my relationship. I guess this is what I get for setting him up with Clara. It must be his way of paying me back for fixing him up in a relationship that he never wanted. I should have known when he agreed to do it that he would try to get back at me. The worst part of it is that I can’t even complain about it because I did the same thing to him and he never complained.As I shut the door, I wondered if I was sealing my fate or simply r