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George's office was a perfect reflection of him—calm, controlled, and lined with order. Tall bookshelves towered over leather-bound folders and glossy awards, and the decor spoke of efficiency and discipline.Claire stood in the center of it, feeling oddly like a storm in a museum.George moved behind his desk and looked at her, arms crossed loosely. “This is where the real work happens,” he said, offering her a smile. “Not as flashy as Ethan’s corner office, but I like to think I get more done here.”Claire offered a wry grin. “It’s... intimidating, not gonna lie. But in a good way.”Mia’s voice hummed in her mind, calm and quiet. “He’s gentle beneath the surface. I can feel it.”Scarlett snorted. “He’s a walking rulebook. But I’ll give him this—he hasn’t thrown us out a window yet. I kinda like him.”Claire laughed softly to herself. George noticed but he didn’t comment. He knew Claire and her two girls might be having a conversation on their own in her head.Instead, he walked ov
Ethan stood by the kitchen counter, one hand wrapped tightly around his half-empty coffee mug and the other massaging his temple I'm frustration. Across the room, Claire sat cross-legged on the couch, clutching a pillow to her chest like a barrier while giving him puppy eyes. "You don’t want to go?" Ethan asked again, trying to keep his voice level. He had asked her more than a hundred times now. Claire lifted her chin and replied, “No.” He clenched his jaw. "Claire, we've talked about this. You're feeling better. Chase said you're okay to go." "I don't want to go," she repeated, voice firmer this time. Ethan walked a few paces, then turned back to her with his arms folded. "Why? You used to enjoy your classes." There was a brief silence before Claire's expression softened and her gaze turned inward. A subtle shift in her demeanor, a tilt of her head, and the way her hands relaxed around the pillow—Ethan recognized the change immediately. "I’m sorry, Ethan," Mia's gentle voice
The basement was suffocating. No! It's more than suffocating. Thick, damp air clung to the cracked concrete walls like mildew, heavy with the stench of rot and rust. A single flickering lightbulb dangled from the low ceiling, its weak glow casting long shadows across the floor. In the far corner, barely visible in the gloom, a woman was chained to the wall—her wrists bound high above her head, ankles shackled to rusted iron bolts drilled into the floor. She didn't move. She hadn’t moved in hours... Maybe days. Her hair, once a soft chestnut brown, had long since turned gray, matted into tangled clumps that hung in greasy ropes around her bruised face. Dirt caked beneath her fingernails. Her clothes—if they could still be called that—were tattered scraps clinging to weathered skin. Her frame was skeletal, her lips dry and cracked. She looked dead. And yet... she breathed... Barely. A cruel laugh rang from near the stairs. She had heard that taunting voice several times. “S
After a while of soft conversation between Claire and Ethan, a knock broke their conversation. Knock, knock. “Come in,” Ethan said without looking back. His tone was steady, almost distracted because of Claire’s smile. The door creaked open, and Jessica stepped in, followed by Jeffery. Their eyes immediately darted around, curious and unsure. It wasn’t often they found themselves in Ethan’s bedroom—it felt like walking into forbidden territory. Not because he forbade them, but because he had unknowingly built walls around himself over the years. Walls no one quite knew how to climb. Jessica hesitated a moment in the doorway. “Wow... your room’s actually... cozy.” She said sheepishly. Jeffery snorted. “Cozy? It’s spotless. Looks like a furniture store.” “Order helps me think,” Ethan said plainly, finally turning around to look at them. He gave a small nod to their presence. Jessica offered him a soft smile in return and Jeffery gave a lazy wave. It's not like they could go
"Wake up, wake up, dammit!" The voice slammed into Claire’s consciousness like a storm cracking open the sky. Sharp, brimming with fury, which echoed in her mind. "Calm down, Scarlett," another voice responded, gentle and soothing, like a calm stream after a thunderstorm. "I’m sure she’s just tired from being sick. Have you forgotten she was drenched in the rain the other day?" Claire stirred, her brow twitching as she tried to wake up. Scarlett, on the other hand, wasn’t having it. "Sick? Oh please, Mia. She’s not tired from being sick. She’s tired because she spent the whole damn night screwing Ethan while we were blacked out. I can smell him all over her. How the hell is that fair?” That did it. Claire's eyes suddenly flew open. The morning light streaming through the curtains felt too bright, almost accusatory. She pushed herself upright with trembling arms. Her breath came in shallow gasps as she tried to make sense of what she had just heard—felt. "...Mia? Scarlett?" she w
But Ethan was gentle, soothing her with soft words and caresses. "I'm sorry, love. Trust me, you'll love it. Just hold on for a while." He waited patiently, allowing her to adjust to his junior before beginning a slow, passionate rhythm. As she relaxed, he increased the pace, his thrusts becoming more urgent, more wild. Claire's moans and screams filled the room, her body bouncing on the mattress in time with his movements. Their bodies moved in perfect harmony. Ethan lifted her leg to his shoulder to deepen their connection. He kissed her leg with fervor as if every inch of her skin was meant to be worshipped by him. As he began to move rapidly, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist, his hands fondling her breasts while his lips devoured hers, leaving them tender and swollen. The intensity of their passion was palpable. In a swift motion, he lifted her legs onto his shoulders, expertly stimulating her G-spot, sending waves of pleasure through her body. Next, he pulled