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~Rhea

I sat in the corner of the living room, pretending to review security footage on my tablet, but my attention was locked on Kai’s phone call with Trent.

He was sprawled on the couch, laughing as he recounted his day at school. I could hear every word clearly.

Yeah, man… Seraphima Ashford. Fucking stunning. Blonde, legs for days, that arrogant little smile… I flirted hard after class. She shot me down, but you know me, that just makes it more fun.

My stomach twisted.

He kept talking, voice full of that cocky excitement I used to find irritating… and now found painful.

“She’s the new it girl on campus. Proud as hell, thinks she’s too good for everyone. Exactly my type to break.”

I gripped the tablet tighter, my jaw clenched.

Then Trent must have asked something, because Kai laughed again and answered without hesitation, “What’s the relationship between us? Simple. She’s my bodyguard and I’m her young master… and we’re fuck mates too.”

Fuck mates.?

The words hit like a slap.

I scoffed loudly before I could stop myself, the sound sharp in the quiet room.

Kai glanced over at me, still smiling like it was all a joke. He ended the call quickly and tossed his phone aside.

I couldn’t stay quiet.

“Fuck mates?” I repeated, voice cold. “That’s what I am to you? Just a convenient hole while you chase after your new campus princess?”

Kai’s smile faltered for a second. He sat up straighter, studying my face. “Rhea… come on. It’s just guy talk. You know it’s more than that.”

“Do I?” I stood up, arms crossed tightly over my chest. My heart was pounding, a mix of anger and something far more dangerous, hurt. “Because from where I’m standing, it sounds like I’m just another girl you fuck when you’re bored. While you’re already planning how to get between Seraphima Ashford’s legs.”

I hated how vulnerable I sounded. I hated that I even cared.

Kai got up and walked toward me, but I stepped back, keeping distance between us.

“I thought…” I stopped, swallowing hard. “I thought we shared something. At least a little. I let myself believe it meant more than just sex.”

My voice cracked on the last word. I quickly looked away, hating myself for showing weakness.

Kai’s expression softened. He reached for me again, but I turned my face away. “Rhea…” he said quietly.

I shook my head, forcing my walls back up. “Forget it. You’re right. We’re just fuck mates. Nothing more.”

I turned and walked toward the stairs before he could see the sting in my eyes.

Because the truth was, no matter how much I wanted to deny it I had started to feel something real for this spoiled, infuriating boy.

And hearing him reduce me to fuck mates while talking about chasing another girl hurt more than I was ready to admit.

I stormed into my room, slamming the door behind me.

My blood was still boiling from Kai’s careless words. The phrase kept ringing in my head like a slap I couldn’t shake off. I had let myself get too close, too vulnerable, and now I felt stupid for it.

I needed to get out.

I took a quick, scalding shower, trying to wash away the frustration.

When I stepped out, I deliberately chose the most seductive outfit I owned, a tight black leather crop top that showed a generous amount of underboob, high waisted leather pants that hugged my ass and thighs like a second skin, and sharp stiletto boots.

I left my ash blonde hair loose and wild, added dark red lipstick, and finished with a smoky eye that made me look dangerous and untouchable.

I grabbed my keys and headed for the door.

Kai was waiting in the hallway like he’d been expecting me. His eyes widened the moment he saw me, raking over my body with blatant hunger.

“Where the hell are you going dressed like that?” he demanded, voice low and possessive.

“Out,” I said flatly, brushing past him.

“To a club?” He stepped in front of me, blocking my path. “For what?”

I stopped, staring him down. “It’s none of your fucking business, Kai.”

His jaw tightened. He reached out and grabbed my wrist, trying to pull me back.

Big mistake.

In one fluid motion, I twisted his arm, spun him around, and slammed him face first against the wall.

Before he could react, I pulled the dagger from my boot and pressed the sharp blade against the side of his neck, hard enough to draw a thin line of blood.

Kai froze, breathing heavily against the wall.

“Say one more fucking word,” I hissed into his ear, voice ice cold, “and I’ll deliver your pretty head to your father in a gift box. Do you understand me?”

He stayed silent, but I could feel the tension in his body, a mix of shock and anger.

I held the blade there for another second, letting him feel the sting, then pulled it away. A tiny bead of blood trickled down his neck.

Without another word, I shoved him aside, opened the door, and stormed out.

I grabbed my power bike from the garage, swung my leg over, and roared out of the estate into the night, the engine screaming as loud as the frustration in my chest.

I needed air and some distance.

And most of all, I needed to remind myself why I never should have let Kai Lennox get under my skin.

The bass of the club pulsed through my body like a second heartbeat as I pushed through the crowd. I went straight to the bar, leaned against the counter, and ordered without hesitation.

“Tequila.”

The bartender slid the glass over. I downed the first shot in one go, the burn sliding down my throat and settling in my stomach like liquid fire. It didn’t dull the anger, but it helped.

I was on my third glass when a familiar voice cut through the noise.

“Rhea? No fucking way.”

I turned to see Jade Monroe, one of my old casual hookups from before this whole Kai nightmare started.

Jade was dressed even wilder than usual, a tiny red metallic top that barely covered her nipples, a black micro skirt that rode up with every step, fishnet stockings, and sky high heels.

Her dark hair was wild, makeup bold, and she moved like she owned the entire club.

She smiled wide when she saw me, eyes lighting up with genuine surprise and heat.

“Damn, girl. You look like you’re ready to ruin someone tonight,” Jade purred, sliding onto the stool beside me. “It’s been months. I missed that pretty face… and that mouth.”

Months? Oh no, that's exaggerative.

I didn’t smile back. I downed the third shot and slammed the glass down.

“I need a huge guy tonight,” I said flatly. “Someone who can actually fuck the frustration out of me. I’m paying double the usual rate. Find me one. Now.”

Jade tilted her head, still smiling, but her eyes sharpened with interest.

“Double, huh? Must be really pent up.” She leaned closer, her hand brushing my thigh. “Or… you could just spend the night with me. Like old times. No payment needed. I’ve missed the way you taste.”

I shook my head, already feeling the tequila loosening the knot in my chest.

“Nah. Tonight I’m interested in guys. Big ones. The kind that can make me forget my own name.”

Jade didn’t back off. She pressed closer, lips brushing my ear as she tried to seduce me the way she always did, soft voice, wandering hands, that seductive confidence.

“Come on, Rhea… you know I can make you feel good. Let me take care of you tonight. No strings, just like before.”

The alcohol was hitting harder now. I grabbed a fistful of her dark hair, yanked her head back, and kissed her hard, deep, rough, and angry. She moaned into my mouth, pressing her body against mine.

One way or another, we ended up in a private room upstairs.

The door slammed shut behind us. I grabbed Jade by the waist, lifted her effortlessly, and threw her onto the bed.

She laughed breathlessly, already stripping out of her tiny top and skirt, revealing nothing underneath but smooth skin and a wicked smile.

I tore off my own clothes, leather top, pants, boots, until I was completely naked. Jade spread her legs wide for me, thighs parted invitingly, her pussy already glistening.

“Come here, baby,” she whispered, voice husky. “Use me however you want.”

I crawled onto the bed, hovering over her. For a moment, all I could think about was how good it felt to be in control again.

No spoiled rich boys.

No complicated feelings.

Just raw, meaningless sex.

Exactly what I needed.

I crawled onto the bed, grabbed her thighs and yanked her toward me. Jade moaned as I buried my face between her legs without warning.

My tongue dragged slowly from her entrance up to her clit, tasting how wet she already was.

“Fuck, Rhea…” she gasped, hips bucking.

I ate her like I was starving, licking broad, flat strokes over her clit, then sucking the swollen nub hard into my mouth while two fingers slid deep inside her.

I curled them, stroking that sensitive spot inside while my tongue flicked rapidly. Jade’s hands flew to my hair, gripping tight as she moaned loudly.

“Yes, right there… oh my god, your tongue feels so good…”

I added a third finger, pumping faster, sucking her clit harder until her thighs started shaking around my head. Her juices coated my chin as she got wetter.

But I wanted more.

I pulled back, flipped around, and straddled her face in reverse. “69. Now.”

Jade didn’t need telling twice. The moment I lowered my dripping pussy onto her mouth, she attacked it hungrily, tongue thrusting inside me, then sucking my clit with sloppy, eager sounds.

I moaned loudly and dove back down between her legs, sucking her clit while fingering her hard and fast.

We devoured each other like animals.

Her tongue fucked me deep while she moaned into my pussy, the vibrations making my legs tremble.

I ground down on her face, riding her mouth as I sucked and fingered her relentlessly.

The room filled with wet, obscene sounds, slurping, moaning, the slick sound of fingers plunging in and out.

“Fuck… Rhea, I’m close…” Jade cried out, voice muffled by my pussy.

I sucked her clit harder, fingers curling faster. She screamed against me as she came first, her thighs clamping around my head, pussy pulsing and gushing on my tongue.

I didn’t stop, licking her through it until she was shaking. Only then did I let go.

My own orgasm hit me hard. I ground down on her face, moaning loudly as I came, thighs trembling while Jade kept licking and sucking every drop.

We stayed like that for a moment, both panting, bodies slick with sweat and arousal.

But I wasn’t done.

I climbed off her face, turned around, and pushed her legs wide open again. I slid two fingers back inside her, then three, fucking her hard while sucking her sensitive clit again.

Jade arched off the bed, screaming my name as another orgasm tore through her.

Only when she was a trembling, whimpering mess did I finally pull back, breathing hard, lips swollen and shiny with her cum.

Jade looked up at me with dazed, lust-filled eyes. “Fuck… I missed you,” she whispered.

I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand, still tasting her. “Good,” I said, voice rough. “Because I needed that.”

I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand, still tasting Jade on my lips. My body was buzzing, but the deep ache inside me wasn’t gone.

I looked down at her, breathing hard on the bed. “I enjoyed that,” I said honestly, voice low. “But can I still have the man I asked for?”

Jade smiled lazily, sitting up. Her tits swayed as she swung her legs off the bed and stood.

“You must really be horny tonight,” she teased, eyes sparkling.

I gave her a small, tired smile and shrugged. “Not what a woman can quench.”

Jade laughed softly, shaking her head as she started pulling her clothes back on.

“Alright, tough girl. I’ll find you a big one. Give me ten minutes.”

She blew me a kiss and slipped out of the room, leaving me alone.