로그인Lewis’ POVSurrounded by a field of rich greens, the group erupts in cheers, drowning the music as the couple treads the cobbled path toward us. The DJ has turned down the music.Like everyone else, my eyes are on them—on one of them, actually. Soph Soph.All grown and every bit a woman. An attractive one.Hot, curvy legs on display in white tights as she struts in heels. Mini black shorts, hugging her small hips in a manner so… tantalizing. She looks sexy and adorable, to say the least. Then her cropped fur jacket. I sip champagne, wondering what’s underneath.Is she cold? I hope not. Thankfully, it’s not windy tonight. There’s a bashful smile on her face as she turns to… another man.She lifts her small hand to his left cheek, but he quickly catches her wrist before muttering something to her. She averts her gaze, blushing.Blushing…My jaw twitches.There’s got to be a sliver of hope. I sense Kylie’s eyes on me and drop my eyes to drink champagne. Candace is the first to approa
Alexander’s POVSophia’s breasts. That’s all I see. Fair, plump, so full and pushed up. Not just that. They’re glistening, like the rest of her skin, calling for every Tom, Dick, and Harry’s attention. I catch two blue veins snaking on top of them. They’re dangerously secured in a white strapless bedazzled corset top—all rhinestone.Lewis immediately comes to mind. Then, the other guys who would all be present at Candace’s villa.“No.” The word spills out of me.Her heart-shaped lips fall apart, face falling as she holds my gaze.“No, Sophia,” I repeat and climb into the car. She slowly scoots back to her space to make room for me, staring at me as her heavily glossed lips form a pout.“Where’s your fur jacket?”“Um, it’s… um,” She mumbles, turning and reaching behind her.A tiny diamond necklace, big diamond stud earrings, and silver and gold bracelets complement her shine. She brings the fur jacket forward and offers it to me, mouth still folded in a salty pout.I take the jacket,
Sophia’s POV~October, 21, 2025: Candace’s Pre-wedding Celebration Party for Alex and Sophia~Dress code for the couple of the night: Dazzling, Hot, and Sexy***Aunt Mel has been unreachable. Not unusual; she’s always been coming and going as she pleased or when one of my desperate emails or texts about missing her finally gets to her. But she only just left yesterday. So, it still hurts very much not to be able to get through when I call. It hurts not to hear her voice when I want. I spent the entirety of yesterday crying till there were no tears left to cry.But tonight, I’ve decided to have a good time. I’ve made a decision, and I’m going to live with it. Now, I’m going to keep living my life to the fullest and choosing the man who makes me happy.I spray my sleek hair, fluffing out the ponytail before taking one final look at the mirror. Pleased, I nod at my appearance, having mastered the siren eyes makeup I saw trending.Then I go to my closet to wear a dress and double-check
Sophia’s POVMy vision blurs, but the first things I see are my roses for today, already in a glass vase, all thanks to Ava.My precious Alexander.A smile is pushed on my lips despite the ache I feel all over. I stretch a hand to my bedside table, feeling for my glasses. My hand touches it, and I slowly put it on.I curve into a ball under the sheets and just stare at the roses as my mind travels to him. Today, they’re pink, just like the ones I sent to him. Yesterday, they were white. The day before was red. The red ones are my favorite. But I like the mix. I like everything he does for me.My smile stretches wide. I dreamed about him. About us. We got married and kissed for such a long time. My mom couldn’t watch us. Dimitri and the others were cheering. Layla was crying.Warmth spreads to my cheeks. I shut my eyes, turning on the bed as I replay the dream. I had so many others, but I’ve forgotten them. There was one where he showed me his piercings. I can’t remember the details; I
Alexander’s POVI drop my phone, watching as my secretary and brother move the flowers—so large, already in beautifully patterned porcelain vases—into my office.I acknowledge the men who brought them with a nod before the door shuts.She kept to her word.I’m not the hugest of fans, but the flowers she gave me the day I arrived from Singapore are still wilting in a vase somewhere in my kitchen. For some reason, I’ve been unable to throw them out. Now, more flowers.“Where do you want us to put them, Mr. Thorne?” Leah asks.“Where would you put them?” I reply as I meet Christian’s gaze, wondering what his surprise visit is about.“Over here.” She answers and moves. Christian follows.My phone buzzes.I pick it up, reading the message: {Consider it done, sir.}Me: {For as long as he’s here, I want him nowhere near Sophia.}I hit send, delete the entire chat, and lock my phone. Sophia’s words last night repeat in my head: ‘Even if he comes knocking on my door, I’m not going to see him
Alexander’s POV“My aunt went home… we can go inside together.” Sophia murmurs.Aunt Mel…I nod as my mind travels to that aunt of hers and what she can do with what she’s found out tonight—tell Sophia’s father, or mine, or the entire world. But my eyes stay fixed on my mother, beautiful in her dazzling black dress. Arms crossed and staring at Sophia and me with warm eyes. I can guess what’s on her mind right now: ‘My beautiful boy.’Unlike what I feel for my father, I hold nothing against her; she did the best she could for me. In the end, everyone submitted to that man.Someone rushes out to meet her. It’s my sister. Clothed in a pink-and-black ball dress, she speaks to my mom. Whatever she’s saying is immediately cut short the second her eyes travel to Sophia and me. They widen for a moment before she moves close to our mother.They both stare at us.My head pounds. Chin on Sophia’s head, I shut my eyes, imagining a reality where everything turns out well—laughing with her after we
Alexander’s POVMother: {We’ll be home just for your engagement. I can’t wait to meet that angel who won your heart. I love her already, and I’ll always love you. God bless both of you.}Mother: {Your father is so proud of you.}Jaw twitching, my eyes stay glued to the screen. After that post, sho
Sophia’s POV“Congratulations once again, my Love,” My Dad says as he kisses my forehead.“Thank you, Dad,” I murmur, smiling at him as he tucks me into bed. He insisted.My mom is standing close, smiling happily, and waiting for her husband. They threw a small party for me to celebrate my official
Alexander’s POVI savor the rich taste of tobacco as I walk toward Lewis. His jaw is taut, his eyes still blazing. I know he’s here to fight, but something else troubles me.How did he get in here? Security will only allow my known friends and family members to go into my space after a complex ve
Lewis Rain’s POVSoph Soph in another man’s lap, riding his— no. No! I don’t even want to believe that she was doing that.I shake my head as I drive, but the image remains vivid and on a slideshow in my head—the way she clung to him, the way he held her so fu–ing close, bare skin and–Fu—.I swear,







