LOGINALAN“I didn’t know it could be like that.” Reina finally breaks the silence, and I turn to face her, a deep ache in my chest despite the satisfaction I feel.To be completely honest, though, I’m not completely satisfied. Not even close. With the way her body feels? Her pussy? Her? Fuck yes, I’m thoroughly satisfied.I’m just not satisfied with the fact that I can’t fuck her so soon again.I have to wait until she’s used to this, and then I can tie her in my bed all fucking week.Her pretty eyes stare straight into my soul—like she’s trying to decipher what I’m thinking—and her innocence shine through them. I wonder if she can see through mine—the deep, confusing feelings I’ve developed for her…I stretch my hand over her head so she comes to me, snuggling against my chest. “I didn’t know it could be like that too.” I tell her. She scoffs against my chest. “You’re not a virgin.”I laugh quietly, leaning down to grab her chin so she’s looking up at me. She glances at my lips, then ba
REINAHe watches me in silence until I’m sure he’s going to say no to me again. Only, he doesn’t. Alan closes the distance between us again and wraps his hand around my throat, forcing me to look up at him. My body burns up even more, and I rub my thighs together, my gaze not relenting.“Part your legs for me.” He orders with a calm voice. My legs part for him without hesitation, and I feel his hand sneak between my thighs, cupping my soaked pussy.His pupils dilate as he growls, “For me?”“For you.” I whisper wantonly, thrusting against his hand. His other hand leaves my throat and comes down on my hip to hold me in place.“Mm.” He grunts, then picks me up with his hands under my ass. He gently throws me on his mattress, moving back to take off his clothes while watching me with a predatory gaze. “Want me to see for myself, is that it?” I nod eagerly. He’s just unzipped his pants when I decide to rile him up even more. So I part my legs, keeping eye contact. His gaze instantly lo
ALAN What the fuck am I doing? I wanted Reina to feel what I felt when she brought that man to my house. I wanted it to sting. So, I went out and called Sloane. Told her to bring a friend. I slipped back into the version of myself that gets off on inflicting pain on consenting women to feel pleasure. That’s who I am anyway. Whatever happened this holidays was a glitch. A stupid fairytale. But now, Sloane and her bony friend are in my red room under the dim lighting, and their hands are everywhere—on my chest, my shoulders, on my neck. They laugh softly in my ear, silently begging me to pay more attention to them. It should work. It usually works. Not today. All I can think of is her. Reina. Her expression when she saw me downstairs. The raw hurt in her glassy eyes, the way her body shook. She made me feel those things first, I try to tell myself. But it’s also not working. Why the fuck does this suddenly feel like I’m crossing a line? Sloane’s fingers hook into my zip
REINA “You wanted to get him mad at me, and you succeeded. I’m sure you’re glad.” Thelma shrugs. “I had to do something to put some sense into you. Shame I had to do it the hard way. That man is still mourning his wife. Throwing yourself on him will only bring you more harm than good.”My lip curls with a tinge of repulsion. “And who asked you to look out for me? How many times have I tried to tell you that I’m not your freaking kid sister and there’s no need for you to keep acting like this! Let. Me. Take. The. Fall. I don’t understand you anymore, Thelma. It’s really getting scary, the way you act. Stop treating me like a darn child. Or I’ll be forced to think this is not actually what you claim it is.”I wrap my arm around my chest, tilt my head and dare her to contradict me. She just purses her lips and turns around to check the ribs she has on the stove.“I don’t want any problems, Thelma.” I sigh, moving closer to her. “My choices may not be acceptable to you, but don’t do thi
REINAThere’s a lot of sobbing after that—Ethan and me actually—and when we finally all disperse to our respective rooms in the evening, everyone has to sleep off their headaches.A rapid knock on my room door wakes me up.I roll around the bed and shut my eyes tighter, wishing whoever’s at the door would just disappear. The sleep’s genuinely too good to let go of. But the knocking continues.“Reina, please open up!” Thelma’s voice has my eyes snapping open. I spring up from bed at once, listening closer.“Reina, please!”I scurry off the bed now, falling to the ground flat on my face when the duvet tangles around my leg. “Ow.” I cover my nose with my hand, the pain shocking for the first few seconds. I finally pull myself off the ground, heading over to open the door.Thelma stands on the other side, with a guy behind her. It’s not James. I can’t hide the confusion on my face.“I really need your help, Reina, please I need your help!” She keeps glancing behind her. I check the time
REINA“Oh my God.” I gasp, dangling the diamond neckpiece in the air. It’s such a sight! I notice the small locket on it and open it eagerly. A chuckle escapes me when I see the picture inside. It’s a picture of all of us I took during my earlier days here. Alan looking like a grump while Ethan and I stuck out our tongue like goofs… Quickly, my laughter turns to a a small sob. I glance at Alan who’s laughing at me. I swat his chest, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand.“You know, back then, I was sure you were going to drive me nuts.” He tells me, holding out his hand for the neckpiece. I give it to him and turn around.“So I didn’t end up driving you nuts?” I can’t help asking. He laughs. I feel his arm graze my skin, and just the slight touch causes my body to tingle. The coldness of the metal directly contrasts with the heat of his hands on my skin.When he takes a while to respond, I know this is affecting him too.“Oh you did.” He finally says, moving back after he’s clasped
REINAAlan hasn’t been home for two days now.I don’t take down the decorations in those two days, at least, not all. Thelma took out more than I would’ve liked, telling me it’s a bad idea to even keep any of these decorations but I cannot completely break Ethan’s heart.We were doing so well. He w
REINA“He’s home?”Thelma does not look up at me as she answers, “Hours ago. Managed to hide away but I could tell he looked really pissed.”“Oh my God.” I whisper, turning away at the same time the clanking of the knife on the table causes me to jump. It’s Thelma, I realize when I spin back around
ALANI must be dreaming.My house looks like a fucking circus. I get down from my car, seeing red. The security in front of the house shift their feet uncomfortably.“What the hell happened here?” I glance around again, my eyes meeting the fake snow, wreath and snowmen that litter around. My door’s
REINA“We don’t have to decorate yet. Christmas is still more than a week away.” Thelma reminds me as we step into the mall. I’m holding Ethan’s hand and two bodyguards follow closely behind us.“We have to, Thelma. All the neighboring houses have decorations already. Ethan shows them to me everyda







