LOGINRYKER'S POV
I instantly snapped out of my wild imagination. Gosh! What the hell was I thinking? I mean, its not a bad idea. I'll lIke him to do….Oh! Shut up, Ryker!!
He stared at me intently, scanning me whole, as if contemplating the punishment to give to me.
His hands reached out to my face, caressing my cheek. “You're shaking,” He breathed, a glint of amusement in his eyes. “Did I scare you….or excite you?”
I swallowed hard. My heart thumped, fear and excitement twisting in it. “What's the punishment?” I stuttered, keeping my voice low.
He redrew his hands and my skin burned where his fingers had been—like it missed him already. His gaze darkened, “Soon. You'll know soon.” His lips curved into a dark smirk.
My stomach flipped. I wanted to ask him about that night. Did his friends really did as they said? Did he fuck them? Did he have fun?
The questions roamed in my head but couldn't leave my lips.
Then, he leaned in, “You've got something to say?” He asked, like he read my mind.
I hesistated for a while, silence stretched.
“Did you–” I paused, and bit my lips.
His eyes twitched, staring at my lips.
My heart raced as I spoke again. “Uhm…I mean, after the restroom…” I paused again, cursing myself inwardly. I clearly didn't know how to ask what I had in mind.
His throat bobbled, gaze darkening. It seemed he knew exactly what I wanted to ask. He was only trying to act unaware. He was punishing me, he knew it's a tough question to ask.
But I was willing to give it a try. “The two…..bitches. D….did you–” I muttered, and almost bit my lips.
Before my brain could process a thing, he crashed his lips on mine.
I blinked, my eyes widened.
He ravished my lips, kissing me deeply. He bit my lips slightly and I gasped. He slid his tongue into my mouth, tasting all corners.
I responded almost immediately, kissing him back and matching his pace. His hand gripped my neck–not tight but controlling.
I let my hands rest on his shoulder as I pressed into him more. His other hand slid into my shirt, rubbing my chest, abs, everywhere.
Then he broke the kiss, breathing hard. His eyes darkened with lust. “I don't think that should be any of your business, boy toy.” He breathed, replying to my earlier question.
My heart burned, hurt evident in my eyes. I tried hard to mask it.
Not like he was wrong. I was just his boy toy. I didn't have the right to question him about who else he had fun with. I should be even more grateful that he didn't end the deal right here.
Earlier, when those bully ignored me, I reasoned that it had something to do with the deal I made with Leonardo.
I tried to clench my fist but I clenched the wrong one as a piercing pain surged through me. I winced, hissing in pain. It was my injured palm, the one I punched the mirror with. It was bandaged now.
Leonardo's gaze flickered to it and I saw his jaw tick. “Who did this?” He gritted out, his gaze flicked to my face and back to my palm.
My throat ran dry.
“Okay! So I was thinking about those two bitches on your bed, having the best time of their lives while you drill their holes. And then I got really angry and punched the mirror.”
I thought in my head. It would be really foolish to actually say that to him. But I was foolish for punching the mirror.
“No one. It was an accident. It isn't serious.” I mumbled softly, hiding the palm behind me.
He didn't bother to ask further. Not like he cared. Instead, he stepped back, creating distance suddenly that it hurt more than a slap.
“You can leave.” He muttered, inserting his hands into his pocket.
What!!
I felt my insides tightening.
“But…but–” I stuttered, meaninglessly.
“What?” His lips curved into a deadly smirk. “You don't want to go?” “You want me to fuck you just the same way I fucked those bitches?” He teased, watching me intently.
My breath hitched.
The words slammed into me hard. My heart burned with jealousy, humilation and want–twisting together until I couldn't tell which one burned the most.
Just the same way…
My chest tightened painfully than ever. So that was it. To Leonardo, I was just another body that could be used and replaced.
I hated that my heart still ached for approval. I hated that the jealousy burned quietly instead of exploding. I hated that I still longed for his touch.
Above all, I hated myself.
“We made a deal. I don’t get to ask for your touch. You decide… and I submit.” I struggled to say but inwardly, I really wanted him to touch me–just not the same way he touched those bitches.
His gaze remained blank. “Good.” He smirked and stepped forward.
I retreated, heart racing.
He took another step and I backed away again—until my spine met the wall.
He closed the distance between us, bracing his hands on either side of my head, trapping me completely.
He buried his head in the crook of my neck, sniffing. I felt heat pool in my thighs. He began licking and biting hard as I rolled my eyes in pleasure.
Fuck! I could feel a bulge in my pants.
“Fuck…nardo…” I arched helplessly into him, my head fell back in pleasure.
His body stiffened and I heard him grunt low in pleasure. Then he continued, nimbling on my neck skin, igniting desire within me.
Just then, I felt something hard on my thighs. It wasn't my cock–it was…
I swallowed, letting my hands trail down to his lower abdomen. I almost gasped when I saw how erect he was–even through his pants, it was visible.
Boldly, I rubbed his bulge through his pants fabric as he pleasured me with his tongue. He grunted in pleasure and it only fueled my desire.
Then he stopped, and looked into my eyes. Want flashed in it and I gulped. Please, don’t hold back. I begged silently.
Then he leaned in and kissed my earlobe. I shivered, fisting my hands into his shirt.
“I want you,” he whispered hotly against my ear.
Leo's POVI never thought I would cry this much.Not when my father was arrested.Not when I finally told the world who I really was.Not even when Ryker kissed me in front of half the country's cameras.But now...Standing in a quiet hospital room with the tiniest human being I'd ever seen resting in my arms...I couldn't stop the tears.I laughed through them, embarrassed, but they kept coming anyway."You're crying," Catherine teased weakly from the hospital bed."I know.""You've been crying for almost five minutes.""I know."She laughed "So dramatic.""I don't even know why I'm crying."The nurse smiled warmly before quietly leaving us alone."It's normal," she said. "Congratulations."The door clicked shut behind her.I looked back down at the tiny little girl bundled in a soft pink blanket.She yawned.Actually yawned.My heart melted all over again."Hey there," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I'm your dad."Her tiny fingers curled around one of mine.That was it.Fresh tea
Ryker's POVThe silence felt strange.For days it had been panic, hiding, sleepless nights, racing thoughts, and wondering whether tomorrow would ever come.Now...Everything had slowed down.It almost didn't feel real.Leo and I hurried through the station together. Reporters crowded the entrance, shouting questions the moment they spotted us."Leonardo!""Is it true everything happened because you exposed your father?""Ryker! How are you feeling?""Cameras over here!"Flashes lit up every few seconds.I lowered my head instinctively, but Leo gently nudged my shoulder."It's okay," he whispered.I nodded, though I wasn't sure I believed him.Inside the building, things were quieter.An officer led us toward the waiting room.My heart pounded harder with every step.Then I saw her."Mum..."She turned.For a second neither of us moved.Then she rushed toward me.I met her halfway.Her arms wrapped tightly around me, and I hugged her back just as fiercely.She was shaking.I realized.
Ryker's POVI couldn't take it anymore.Waiting was slowly killing me.For two days, I had hidden inside a beautiful house that suddenly felt more like a prison than a safe place. Every hour that passed felt heavier than the last. Every minute my mother remained out there because of me tightened the knot around my chest until I could barely breathe.I couldn't hide anymore.Vanessa didn't agree with me.She had argued with me from the moment I packed my bag. But I didn't bother listening.So now we were on a flight toward Padrino's estate.The engines hummed beneath us while rain streaked across the tiny airplane window. My knee bounced uncontrollably.I wasn't going there to fight.I wasn't going there to beg.I was simply going to offer myself.If exchanging my freedom for my mother's safety was what it took...Then so be it.I didn't even want to imagine what people were saying about her by now.The news would eventually discover she was my mother.Then the whole country would know
Leo's POVI hadn't slept.Not really.For two days my mother and I had worked in complete silence, piecing together everything we could find. Old documents. Financial records. Hidden files she had quietly copied over the years. Messages she never thought she'd need. Dates. Names.Evidence.Enough to make people ask questions.Enough to finally pull the curtain away from the man everyone admired.If that wasn't enough...My leg still carried the reminder.The scars from the bullets.The records from the hospital.The registered firearms in my father's name.For twenty-four years I had been terrified of him.Today wasn't about courage.It was about necessity.Because while we were collecting evidence...Ryker was hiding.Scared.Looking over his shoulder every time he heard a sound.And that was my fault.I looked at my mother one last time.She stood near the staircase, pale but determined.I gave her a small nod.She understood immediately.If everything went wrong...She knew what to
Ryker's POVTwo days.For two whole days, nothing happened.No strange phone calls.No updates from Leo.No footsteps outside the house.No bad news.I should have been grateful.Instead, the silence terrified me.Silence never meant anything good .I barely slept.Every sound outside made my heart race.Every passing car had me peeking through the curtains.Every vibration from my phone made my stomach tighten.That morning, my ringtone shattered the silence.I blinked awake.The screen lit up beside me.Mom.A strange feeling settled in my chest.She never called this early.I answered immediately."Mom?"There was no greeting.Only shaky breathing."Ryker..."Something was wrong.I sat upright so quickly the blanket fell to the floor."Mom? What's happening?"Her breathing grew heavier."What did you do?"I frowned"What?""What did you do, Ryker?"Her voice cracked "What have you gotten yourself into?"My heart stopped."What are you talking about? I don't understand.""I was... I
Catherine's POVMy head had never felt this quiet before.Leo was gone.The soft click of the bedroom door closing behind him still echoed in my ears, lingering like the final note of a song I never wanted to end.I didn't move.I couldn't.My hand slowly drifted toward my stomach, resting there as though it were the only thing keeping me grounded.He had kissed it.He had spoken to our baby.He had apologized.And somehow...That hurt even more.A tear slid down my cheek before another quickly followed.I wiped them away angrily."No," I whispered to myself. "I'm not crying over him again."But my voice betrayed me.It cracked.Everything inside me felt heavy.When I first found out I was pregnant, I thought everything would finally work out.I thought Leo would stay.I thought he would learn to love me.Maybe not immediately, but eventually.People always said love could grow.Didn't they?Didn't enough time fix everything?Didn't enough effort make people fall in love?Apparently n
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Ryker’s POVI moved quickly, pulling my clothes back on with shaking hands while my mind tried to catch up with everything that had just happened.My shirt went crooked the first time and I had to yank it straight, my fingers fumbling wi







