Se connecterI didn't move from the bed."Tell him to leave."Maya shifted in the doorway. "Cami, he's not asking nor threatening to come in. He just wants to talk to you.""No.""He looks bad and—""I don't care." Liar. I pulled the blanket over my head. "Tell him to go back to his fiancée."Her footsteps retreated. I heard the muffled sound of voices through the front door, then Maya returned."He says he's not leaving until you talk to him, and you should come out now before—in his own words—shit gets messy."Threatening me? Well fuck you, Lucien.In an almost aggressive toss, I threw off the blanket, but the surge of adrenaline vanished the moment I stood. My legs went liquid beneath me. I managed to walk out and then leaned heavily on the door, holding the handle."Leave me alone, Lucien."Silence. Then his voice, rough and strained. "I know you saw the broadcast.""Congratulations on your engagement.""Camila, open the damn door while I'm still asking nicely. Let me explain.""You owe me no
"Men like Lucien use pretty things like you to get their dicks wet and move on to the next available cunt."Ronan's words from months ago echoed in my skull as I watched the screen. Jessica nodded, laughing and crying at once. Lucien stood, slipped the ring on her finger. She threw her arms around him.They kissed.The timestamp in the corner: LIVE.My legs gave out. My knees slammed against the stone."Who did you think you were?" Ronan's voice floated above me, amused, cruel. "Thinking a man like Lucien Hayes would settle for you? A nobody with nothing to her name except the identity you got from latching onto him like a leech."I couldn't breathe. Couldn't bring myself to keep watching the screen."You were temporary pleasure, Camila. A warm body to pass the time. Did you really think he'd choose you? You told him about your past, about stabbing a man, about your mother selling you, and you thought he'd still want you?" Ronan laughed. "You were stupid enough to believe he loved you
I turned, one hand still on the doorknob. "I was just going to grab some water.""Liar." He stretched out his left hand toward me. His eyes were heavy-lidded, barely open, but golden irises still smoldered despite the exhaustion. "Take off that robe."The fabric slipped from my shoulders and pooled at my feet. I stood there, naked, as his gaze dragged over every inch of me."Come here."As I reached him, he flipped off the duvet I'd so carefully tucked around him moments ago. He lay there completely bare, taking my hand and guiding me so I straddled his pelvis. His thighs came up behind me, supporting my back. One of his hands went to rest behind his head while the other settled on his chest, rising and falling with each breath.We just looked at each other.The silence stretched between us, heavy with something I couldn't name. His eyes held mine with that intensity, made me feel seen in a way that was almost too much to bear. I looked away for just a second, needing the reprieve."D
I cried out, my back arching off the bed. He filled me completely, stretching me to the edge of pain and pleasure. My hands flew down to grip his arms.He grabbed my wrists and pinned them above my head."What did I say?" His voice came out strained. "Hands stay up.""I'm sorry. Please don't stop.""Then be good." He pulled out almost completely before slamming back in, a low groan tearing from his throat. "And maybe I'll give you what you need."He set a punishing rhythm, deep and unrelenting. Every stroke hit that spot inside me that made stars burst behind my eyes. I gripped the pillow above my head, fighting the urge to touch him."Camila." His hand wrapped around my throat, holding me in place. A claim. "Look at you, taking me so perfectly.""Yes. God, yes.""Not God, baby." His mouth brushed mine. "Just me."He kissed me while he moved inside me, swallowing my moans. His free hand slid down to where we were joined, thumb finding my clit."Lucien, I can't... I'm going to...""No,
The manuscript. The publishing house. Margaret's contempt. All of it flooded back."I wasn't...""You were." He shifted, settling his full weight on me. "Whatever happened today, wherever you actually were, you'll tell me when you're ready. But don't lie to me again.""I won't.""Good." He pressed a kiss right over my racing heart. "Because you're mine, Fiera. All of you. And I take care of what's mine. But that means honesty. Always.""Always." I ran my fingers through his hair. "I promise."He shifted again and I felt his hardness against me again. My hand slid down between us, palming him through his pants."Camila..." Warning and want mixed in his voice."You said you wanted to remind me who I belong to." I squeezed gently and he groaned. "Seems like you're not done yet."He gave me a look that was a one-way ticket to ruin. He stood, pulling me up with him. My legs threatened to give out, but he steadied me with hands on my waist."Bedroom. Now.""Maya...""...and the entire build
He pushed my bra up without ceremony, freeing my breasts to the cool air. My nipples hardened immediately and I heard his sharp intake of breath."So perfect." His breath scorched my skin. "So mine.""Lucien...""Use your words, Fiera." He pressed a kiss to the underside of my right breast."Touch me.""I am touching you." His mouth closed around my nipple and I arched off the couch with a gasp.He sucked the pebbled bud, tongue circling, teeth grazing just enough to make me whimper. His other hand came up to palm my left breast, thumb brushing over that peak until it matched the hardness of the one in his mouth."You taste like heaven." He switched sides, voice rough with want. "Been craving this all day."I threaded my fingers through his hair, holding him against me. Every pull of his mouth sent heat flooding through my core."I need more.""I know exactly what you need." His hand slid down my stomach, fingers bunching the fabric of my skirt. "And I'm going to give it to you."He s







