Zoe’s POVSoon as we enter the VIP room on the edge of the second floor. I heaved a deep sigh to calm myself and won’t get enraged because of what he did.“I’m sorry.” Two words slipped out of our mouths in unison.I met his gaze and pressed my lips. If I will point out what he did earlier, I will just waste my time. So I decided not to mention it and told him my purpose.“I know I was wrong. I should have considered your feelings. But you should have known that love doesn’t work that way, Hel.”Helios met my gaze. “Forget about it. Are you okay now? If so, I’ll let you take a nap—”“I want us to talk.”Helios scoffed. “About what? It’s clear as crystal that you don’t like me—”“I like you. That’s the truth.” I saw how his eyes widened and his forehead knitted. “However, that marriage you wanted, it’s too fast, and I am not prepared. What if you’ll regret it in the end?”“I never regretted every decision I made,” he said, making me shake my head. “No, Helios, you can’t be perfect for
Zoe’s POVThe atmosphere became thick, enveloping our warming bodies. Helios never left my lips, and he deepened them as his hand traveled from my navel to my right breast.My body shouts that I want him. I miss him, his touch... and everything. I want to feel him inside me again.His hands massage my right breast, making me feel the warmth of his palm through the fiber of the cloth covering it. His lips moved, and I joined his every pace. I kissed back with the same intensity and sensation.Our kisses sent shivers down my spine, making my body shudder in pleasure.A moan slipped out of my mouth when his lips moved down to my jaw, leaving soft kisses on it. Then it went to my neck; he sucked my skin as if he were a leech, and one moment, he stood up and undressed.My gaze swiftly landed on the tattoo, covering her left arm and chest. He walked towards the door and reached for the light switch on the side. The room became dim, leaving the penlights on the side open.I could see his tal
Helios never thought that he would fall in love with Zoe. He’s been watching her from afar for two years.Icarus, his twin brother, took her virginity—it was clear to him that it was Icarus, not him. But he lied to her.He stopped Icarus from doing it, but his brother just ignored him. And he can’t do anything about it. Besides, he saw how Zoe seemed to like it too.Until…It was three at dawn, and he was on the bar counter still drinking his beer when Icarus suddenly rushed outside. He was confused and followed his twin but ended up watching Icarus’s Lamborghini away from his bar.And the afternoon of that day, he received a phone call from his father that they found Icarus’s dead body.Unlike him, Icarus deals with fights. He got enemies. He was their father’s right hand; after all, he was the next heir to his throne, while Orion Helios was just meant to deal with their business success.He didn’t mean to lie to Zoe that night when he unexpectedly saw her inside his bar. But somethi
Zoe’s POV“Mom!” I called my mother as I looked for a dress inside my old cabinet.Silly me, for I am not wearing any dress like those. I only have jeans and shirts.“What is it?!” My mom yelled back as she was busy cooking in the kitchen.I shook my head. Instead of shouting at each other, why can’t I just get down and ask her… closely?Gees, self!I rushed towards the kitchen and saw my mom stirring. “Mom.”“Yes?” she asked, but her attention was still on the dish that she was cooking.“Hmm… can I borrow one of your dresses?” I bit my lower lip as I reached for the glass and poured the water pitcher.“For what?”“I have a date.”“A date?!” she exclaimed, which made me lose grip on the glass.“What the hell, mom?!”“Words, Zoe,” she said, more of a warning.“So, can I?”“Who’s your date?”I put down the glass on the table and sighed. “Helios—”“See—”“With his dad,” I continued. And watched for her reaction. I saw how her eyes widened, and her lips parted.“Seriously?”I bit my lower
Zoe’s POVI was surprised when I saw Helios in our small living room soon as I got down.“I thought you would send your driver? I didn’t know that you’re the driver now,” I said, more of a tease, and put my sling bag on.Helios stood up and walked towards me, arching his brow. “You’re just seeing me as your driver?” he asked. His voice is deep and chilly.I gulped and glanced at my mom to seek help, but she just crossed her arms in front of her chest.Seriously?“Nope. I see you as an angel who shines attractively,” I said, waiting for his reaction. Still, he’s stern.Hmm… what will soften his cold heart at this moment?Maybe…I walked closer to him abruptly, tip-toed, and crashed my lips into his.Bingo!I saw his shocked expression and my mother’s little snickers when I moved away.I glanced at her and winked. “Gotta go, mom. I will call you later,” I said and dragged the hypnotized Helios.Soon as I opened the door, I saw his broad and veiny hand twisting the doorknob.I looked up
Zoe’s POV“So, you pretended to be my wife?” This was Helios’s first question soon as he got back to the waiting area. As per the doctor’s advice, the Don needs to wait for another hour before they will transfer him to his private room, and here is Helios, sitting beside me, teasing me.I frowned and looked at him. “I left with no choice. I want to see your father too. And you just left me there,” I said and glared at him, making him smirk.“You see, being my wife has the perks—”“Stop with it. I will only hold it for this day. It’s fake, okay? Fake.”“Why don’t we just make it real.”I arched my brow as I met his gaze. “We already talked about this, Hel. Am I going to repeat it again?”Helios took a deep breath and sighed as he shook his head. “No. I’m just trying—”“Court me first—”“For real—”“That’s what we talked for. Convinced me more. It’s not that I am playing hard to get but makes me feel not just to like you but to love you instead, Helios.”Helios smiled. “I could feel th
Zoe’s POVI waited for Helios to come out and busied myself with scrolling his phone. I have never used one of these for the time being, so I need to get familiar with its features, and it’s not that hard to memorize or use it.Minutes passed, and he was not still coming out. I heard a growl in my stomach. Then suddenly I remembered that he had ordered food. Guess I need to wait for the delivery. While waiting for more minutes, I saw a person carrying a red square box, and he was heading in my direction. However, two guards stopped him and instructed him that he couldn’t go any further.I stood up and walked towards them and smiled at the guard who turned to see me. “Excuse me, is this the food for Helios Lincoln?” I asked the guy, and he nodded.“I’ll get it,” I stated.He then put down the big red box and grabbed the bag of food tubs inside. The guard on my left reached for it, making me arch my brow.“Hand it over to me—”“I’ll help you out, Mrs. Lincoln,” he said, making my eyes
Zoe’s POVTwo days had passed, and Helios’s father was discharged yesterday. We visited him and even had dinner with them. I was amazed at how vast and elegant their house was. The Lincolns are really rich. However, I really wonder why they need to hire too many bodyguards. Don Lincoln is not the President of the estate, so why?He killed the former President—ugh, here I am again, judging. I don’t know the whole truth nor the other side of the story, so I can’t pinpoint who’s who. But rumors had it, Don Lincoln killed the President.The old man is still treating me coldly even if I told him that I was just joking the other day. Helios introduced me as his secretary at the same time, the woman he was coaxing. And will be his future wife.Wife?That sounds perfect every time he’s saying it. And I couldn’t help but feel flattered.However, saying this in front of Don Lincoln seems like it angers him. He dislikes that idea—he opposes it right in front of us.But the hell do I care?It’s