LOGINThen slowly the memory returned.“You didn’t even let me inside,” Thirdie continued, amused now. “You opened the door just enough to look at me, then asked who I was and what I was doing there.”A small smile appeared on his lips as if the memory remained vivid to him even after all these years.“You looked so irritated that day.”Kathalina’s cheeks warmed slightly because she really did remember now. That was the time her mother kept telling her to open the gate properly, but she refused because a strange man suddenly appeared at their house carrying food.“And then…” Thirdie continued softly, “your graduation day. At my mother’s restaurant.”His eyes briefly dropped toward the coffee in front of him before he added quietly.“That was when I gave you the necklace.”Kathalina unconsciously touched the necklace resting against her skin.Of course, she remembered.That necklace was still one of the most precious things she owned.Thirdie lowered his gaze for a brief moment, and for the
“Kath,” Thirdie’s deep voice called from outside. “Your clothes are here.”Kathalina quickly grabbed the towel tighter around herself before opening the door slightly, just enough to take the neatly folded clothes from his hands.“T-Thank you…” she muttered softly, unable to look directly at him before quickly closing the door again.A few minutes later, she finally stepped outside wearing the clean clothes he had prepared for her.The moment she entered the living area of the suite, she noticed breakfast already arranged neatly on the balcony table. Warm sunlight poured across the room, the peaceful atmosphere almost making it hard to believe what they had gone through the night before.Thirdie was already seated there calmly, pouring coffee into two cups as if trying to create some sense of normalcy after the chaos they had gone through.But behind his composed expression, his mind was far from calm. The kidnapping had shaken him more than he wanted to admit.For the first time in y
"Let go, Kath. Give it to me," he urged. With a final, desperate cry, her body convulsed, her internal muscles clamping down on his finger as she reached a shattering climax.He leaned down, lapping at her clitoris with his tongue, cleaning the remnants of her release before looking up at her."It’s your first time, Kath. It’s going to hurt for a second," he warned, his voice straining with the effort of control. "Bear with me, baby. I’ll make it worth it." "Just do it," she pleaded, her face flushed. "I want you inside."Thirdie didn't wait. He shed the last of their garments and positioned his heavy, throbbing length between her legs. He pushed forward, the tip of his length stretching the narrow entrance of her maidenhead.Kathalina let out a sharp, pained cry, her fingers digging into his shoulders. Thirdie froze, his muscles corded and shaking."Shh, breathe with me. It’s okay," he soothed, kissing her forehead until he felt her tension bleed away.With one deliberate thrust, h
Kathalina’s eyelids slowly peeled open, heavy as if weighed down by stone. Heat burned through her body, restless and unbearable, coiling beneath her skin until even breathing felt difficult. Her throat was dry, almost painfully so, and every nerve in her body felt overly sensitive.The dim light from the bedside lamp barely illuminated the room, casting soft shadows across the suite and making everything feel distant and dreamlike. She blinked slowly, trying to clear the haze clouding her thoughts as fragments of memories drifted back into her mind in broken pieces…..Thirdie calling her name, strong arms carrying her, the cold rush of water from the shower.A faint blush crept onto her cheeks at the blurry recollection. Even in her confused state, she remembered enough to know he had saved her.Her eyes wandered around the room again, searching for him instinctively.But he wasn’t beside her.Slowly, she pushed herself upright despite the dizziness threatening to pull her back down.
For a moment, she stayed still, silent, her breathing uneven, her body weak.Minutes passed slowly, stretching into nearly ten, and Thirdie remained by her side the entire time, his clothes damp, his attention unwavering as he watched her every movement.Just as he shifted slightly, intending to step out and ask for the next step, Kathalina suddenly reached out, her trembling fingers catching his sleeve.“Don’t leave…” she whispered, her voice fragile, filled with fear.He froze instantly.For a brief moment, he didn’t want to move at all. Every instinct in him told him to stay. But he knew he needed to act fast.“I’ll be right back,” he said gently, his voice softer than before.“I just need to ask something.”Carefully, he loosened her grip and moved toward the door, opening it just slightly. Through the narrow gap, he looked at Nigel.“What next?” Nigel’s expression was serious now, all traces of humor gone.“Dry her. Change her clothes. We need to stabilize her condition before any
The moment they stepped into the open air, everything stopped.Jeff froze. Steve looked away. Leon’s jaw tightened. Seeing her condition said everything without words.Thirdie carefully lowered her in his arms, making sure she was steady before he let go. Then, without hesitation, he removed his coat and wrapped it around her, shielding her from the cold and covering her fragile state as gently as he could. After that, he lifted her again into his arms, holding her securely as he turned and walked toward Jeff and Leon.“Secure the area,” he ordered sharply. “No leaks. No media. I don’t want her name anywhere in this.”Jeff nodded immediately. “Yes, sir. I’ll handle it.”Thirdie’s gaze shifted to Leon. “Make sure every suspect is accounted for. I want names, connections, everything.”Leon responded firmly, “Understood.”Thirdie adjusted his hold on Kathalina slightly, keeping her close as he continued, his voice low but deadly calm. “No one leaves this mountain without my permission.”
Kathalina pulled back quickly, her face flushing. “Steve!” she hissed, trying to glare at him.Thirdie gave Steve a calm, unimpressed look, the kind that could freeze an entire boardroom…but his gaze held a flicker of something unreadable, not anger, not annoyance, just quiet control.“Still talk t
After Jeff and Steve returned to the private room, Thirdie and Kathalina were already standing.“We’ll head back to the office now,” Thirdie said, glancing at Kathalina with a calm, gentle smile… a smile he only ever gave to her.But the moment he turned toward the door, his expression changed. The
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The quiet between them felt fragile, like something rebuilt after being broken, careful not to fall apart again.Kathalina looked out the window again, but this time her reflection was smiling, faintly calm, thoughtful, almost peaceful.When they reached her comp
Thirdie leaned back in his seat, his gaze fixed sharply on the rearview mirror. His voice was calm, but his tone carried quite a weight. “Something to say, Mr.?”Kathalina blinked, realizing she had forgotten the obvious. “Oh….my bad. I forgot to introduce you properly.”She turned to Steve with







