ASHLEY"Have a great day, Mrs Gray," The chauffeur's voice drew me out of my thoughts, snapping me back to reality. I looked through the tinted glass of the Bentley, exhaling softly. I hummed a response to him and picked up my Chanel bag, then made to get out of the car but he was quicker than me, holding out the door for me with his head bowed in respect. I took off my shades, tucked them in my hair, and then I stepped out of the car, sending him a warm smile in the process. "I will send you a text when I am done here," I told him, averting my gaze from the gigantic building. He replied to me but I was too distracted to keep track of what he was saying and began walking away. I was glad Maria understood the fact that I was prone to losing my mind in that house, all by myself. Arden was on a trip to Russia, something about him sorting out some shipment of some sort and meeting up with one of his allies. I couldn't care less. Heck, I didn't give a damn. He could live there all his l
ASHLEYThe silver sequined dress that stopped a few inches below my mid-thigh was exquisite. The straps formed a criss-cross around my neck, satin folds adorning the slanting upper bust. It had a skin net at the side with silver embellishments beautifying it. I know it was supposed to make me feel like a million-dollar supermodel that was about to grace the runway or even a princess of some sort, but I scoffed at the sight of myself in the mirror, irritation coursing through my veins, burning through my emotions and overwhelming me. I clamped my teeth on my glossed lips, chewing at it until I was almost tasting my blood while I tried to rein in the beads of tears that were beginning to form in my eyes. I let out a low growl, hissing through my teeth as my hands found the zipper at my back. I tugged at it, pulling it down and allowing the dress to fall at my feet. I got out of it, leaving me in my black lace panties. I crouched on the floor, picking up the dress and throwing it some
ASHLEYMaria and I held on to each other, giggles emitting from our mouths as we made our way out of the store with large shopping bags in our hands. My eyes surveyed the building and they dropped into the familiar Bentley that brought me here this morning, so I pulled Maria along with me, leading us to the car while we made small talk."Good evening, Mrs Gray. Good evening, Mrs. Armstrong." The chauffeur greeted us, relieving us of the large bags that we were carrying. We mumbled greetings in return to him as he held out the door for us to settle into the car. I sank my butt into the plush leather seat of the car, throwing my head backwards. He clicked the booth shut and came into the car, driving us out of the compound."Lawrence, did you get it?" Maria asked."Yes, Mrs. Armstrong." He grabbed the paper bag on the front seat and Maria practically snatched it from him. I squealed when the strong smell of burgers and fries hit me. Maria took one for herself and handed me the bag, bare
ASHLEYMy phone chimed softly, then it sounded with a loud ring that had irritation seeping into me. I groaned, throwing the covers over my head. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I just wanted to sleep, but clearly, the person calling didn't understand what boundaries and privacy meant because my phone kept ringing incessantly. I hissed through my teeth, pushing the covers off my body. I peeled my eyes open, squinting them because of the sensitivity of the lights. My hands roamed the other side of the bed, trying to look for my phone, but I couldn't find it. I looked to my right, my eyes straying to the nightstand where the fucking phone lay, vibrating with so much energy. I glared at the object, snatching it off the surface of the nightstand. I brought the phone to my face and checked the caller, unable to fight the urge to roll my eyes.Of course, it was my mom.I mean, I missed the woman and I should have known that the only person capable of blowing up my phone with calls and mes
ASHLEY I have been indoors since he stormed out of the room, curled into a ball under the sheets and crying my eyes out. I groaned, yanking a piece of tissue from the Kleenex box beside me, and wiping my face with it. I threw it somewhere in the room, hugging myself. I wish I could turn back the hands of time. I would have made smarter decisions. I wouldn't have threatened Lawrence and Maria, preventing them from telling him. Heck, I would have told him myself. I have seen him angry. I have seen him look like a volcano but I have never seen him the way he looked this morning. He looked broken. He looked betrayed. He looked hurt and it was all because of me. The fact that I was the source of his pain made me want to rip my hair out of my scalp, and then stuff it into my throat. It affected me. A lot more than I let on. He hadn't come back into the room after he left the other time and it was almost nightfall. I was looking forward to him coming back home. I was looking forward to b
ASHLEY"Why do you love disobeying me, Peach?" He demanded, huskily. His fingers found the hem of my thong, tugging at it before he let it go. It left a stinging pain but the aftermath was pleasurable. My teeth clamped down on my lips, taking it in. I could have sworn I felt my eyes roll in their sockets.I was practically breathless in his hands."Use your words, Peach." He ordered me and fuck, he couldn't have sounded hotter. I found his controlling ass so hot and it made my core grow hot, throbbing with liquid. I knew it was only a matter of time before my panties got soaked. His fingers brushed the skin of my ass, trailing down the fleshy sides of my lap, daintily. He left a burning, scintillating sensation, everywhere his fingers touched."Arden," I sucked in a breath, "I am sorry." My voice came out so small and breathless. He wasn't making it any easier. I didn't understand how he wanted me to form a coherent speech when his hands were getting busy underneath my dress."I have
ASHLEY I woke up to the impact of hot, sizzling feathery kisses, trailing across my exposed neck and against my will, and a moan rolled out of my mouth. I arched my back off the bed, trying to get more of what he was offering, and I heard him chuckle. I whined, groaning softly, my eyes fluttering open, locking in a stare with twinkling green eyes that sparkled with mischief. "What are you doing?" I whispered to the man, who wouldn't stop nuzzling his head into my neck. I tilted my head to the side, giving him access to my neck. The warm kisses made me so dizzy, rendering my vision useless. His long, sinful fingers pinched my nipples through satin sheets that barely covered my body and I whimpered, trying to snap my legs shut because of the way it was brimming with so much liquid. He shifted the sheets off my body, revealing my perky mounds that were aching for his never-ending touch.I swallowed the spit that was starting to build up in my mouth, a little ashamed of myself because o
ASHLEYI was a little skeptical about my dress. I mean, I didn't know what he would think about it. Was it appropriate for where he was taking me? What if he thinks it makes me look fat? But then, I loved the dress. The thick brown material pressed firmly against my body like a second skin. It accentuated my curves and highlighted the shade of my skin. It was a long-sleeved dress that stopped little inches before my knees. The plunging neckline exposed a little cleavage, cupping my bosom perfectly. I had my hair tucked securely in a sleek low bun, highlighting my look with soft makeup. My lips were coated in a dark red lipstick that made my lips appear fuller. My entire look screamed daring at a glance, but I loved it. I paired the dress with a pair of stunning nude stilettos. I smoothened my palm over my sleek hair, sighing a little, then picked up my perfume and sprayed the sides of my neck and my wrists. If he doesn't like it, I could always change it.'He's not Adam.'My subcons