LOGINThere was clearly more to Gina than what showed on the surface — a sharpness that matched Kyle's own, maybe even exceeded it."I have no intentions of causing him any harm," I told her firmly. She merely scoffed, unconvinced."Words don't guarantee anything." She spun on her heel and swept out of the store, leaving an uneasy quiet behind her. The Masons, I was learning fast, were not a family that put you at ease.We ended up at one of the mall's cafés. Gina ordered two burgers before turning her attention fully on me. "I can't quite figure you out," she said, leaning in, arms settling on the table as her eyes raked over me.My head tilted before I could stop it, my pulse hammering. "What do you mean?"Like something pinned under a microscope — that's exactly how her stare made me feel, picked apart without mercy."You're brave," she mused, almost casually about it. "But there's an enigma to you." The word hung there, teasing. Her tone shifted, grew more probing. "I picked out outfits
She raised her brows. "You are so strange. Malls are honestly the best places on earth." She turned and made her way toward the security check. Security check? My hand moved instinctively to the pocket of my coat dress, pressing against the spot where I had hidden my antidepressant bottle. If it were discovered during the screening, Gina would find out without a doubt. Hello? Luana, are you even there? Are you coming?Gina waved me over, nodding in the direction of the security line. A cold sweat broke out across my forehead. The mall's security measures were no small thing — officers were methodically checking every person who entered, going through their belongings with careful attention. Was this place so prominent that it called for such rigorous screening? I managed a thin smile and forced my feet to move. We joined the short queue, and it quickly became clear that this mall catered to a rather affluent crowd.My heart knocked against my ribs like a warning as we shuffled closer
"You have to make sure you steal the show." I swallowed hard and gave a reluctant nod. "Oh, alright." She clapped her hands together. "Perfect. Now let's find you something worth wearing."I followed her into her room, and nothing could have prepared me for what lay beyond that door. The space was nothing short of opulent. Soft light pink wallpaper dressed the walls, while a neon pink sign on the left boldly declared Boss Babe to anyone who dared enter. At the heart of the room stood a lavish round bed, buried beneath a cloud of fluffy pillows in varying shades of white and black — a tiny tiger soft toy nestled proudly among them. Overhead, the ceiling stole the breath clean from my lungs, painted to resemble a pink galaxy scattered with tiny, twinkling stars that seemed to float in place.As my eyes roamed the room, Gina swept open a set of double doors, unveiling what could only be described as a fashionista's paradise. Her walk-in closet was a spectacle in itself. The racks, crisp
Our conversation, however, came to an abrupt halt at the sound of an unfamiliar voice."And who exactly is going to take her shopping? You?" The voice belonged to someone leaning against the doorframe, and the moment we both looked up, my breath caught. Of all people — it was Gina. She strolled in as though she owned the place, dragging a chair over and dropping into it across from us. Kyle's jaw tightened visibly. He didn't bother masking his irritation."What are you doing here?"She pierced a chunk of her salad with her fork and answered flatly, "Eating breakfast. Obviously."His eyes narrowed. "I was under the impression you'd joined the breakfast boycott committee."Gina chewed slowly, unbothered. "That's on them. I never agreed to stop having breakfast with everyone." A quiet smile pulled at the corner of my mouth. Honestly, I was glad she had shown up. I'd been carrying a weight of guilt over how Kyle's family seemed to be drifting further from him — and somehow, I felt respons
Money was a crucial factor for my future survival here. It was not only necessary for covering my daily expenses, but also for building a solid financial foundation that could carry me through the uncertainties ahead. I needed a stable source of income — something reliable, something I could count on when everything else around me felt so fragile and unpredictable. The question gnawed at me constantly, threading itself through every waking thought like a needle pulling at loose string. But how could I ensure that? How could someone like me, in a position like mine, carve out any real sense of security in a place that still felt so foreign?My thoughts came to an abrupt halt as I stepped out of my room and found Kyle waiting for me in the hallway. The sight of him standing there, calm and composed, sent a sudden rush of warmth crawling up the back of my neck. Memories of our actions from the previous night flooded my mind in an unstoppable wave, vivid and uninvited, and I struggled des
He let out a low growl on hearing his name on my lips, and pulled down my night dress in a swift motion, exposing my undergarments.His large hands kneaded my breasts before undoing the hook of my bra. My breasts spilled out of the unhooked bra, and heat crept up to my face. I was a cup c, so I hoped he loved what he saw . “You're fucking adorable.” He whispered into my ears and rushed to my face. He bent down to plant wet kisses on my cheeks, down to my neck, and my chest till they reached the tip of my breast and slipped it into his mouth. “Uhmmm!” I cried out in pleasure as I felt his tongue circling my nipple while his other hand massaged my second breast. He made his way down my thighs and opened my legs before his fingers tickled the wet spot of my panties. I bit my lower lip as his touch triggered a burning desire within my body . He hooked a finger on my thong before sliding it down my legs , my wet pussy was left bare and unclad in front of him but he didn't move but instead
It felt wrong—deeply wrong—to use Kyle’s name in a situation like this. But I had no choice. The weak rarely had the luxury of choice, and I was hardly anyone of importance.now , I could fully understand Carter’s obsession with power and status. They gave you authority, yes—but they also stripped a
Oh, Goddess! What was I thinking? I wasn’t even sure how many days I would survive here. My actions already offended Jeanne Mason, so my plan to stay on her good side had been an exceptional failure. But why was she so rude towards Kyle? It was probably because of me. I heard many gossips regarding
How was he so calm about it?The day Carter found out about my panic attacks, he laughed at me—said I had completely lost my mind. It hurt more than I ever expected… but I let it go, telling myself at least he hadn’t walked away.I shook my head, pushing the memory aside.“I’m really… really sorry,
I gave a small nod. “Alright.” A sharp whistle suddenly sliced through the silence, making both of us turn toward the doorway. A man stood there with an amused smile playing on his lips. It was grey, the Beta. “Why are you still here?” Kyle asked, his voice turning cold in an instant. I blinked i







