LOGINDerrick's POVThe first time I saw Kassy was in a club.A friend of ours was celebrating his birthday, so a bunch of us had gone there to drink, laugh and forget about work for one night.I had seen her from across the room that day.She had been dancing in front of Shawn, trying so hard to get his attention, and Shawn wasn't even giving her any.Something about that scene had caught my attention for a brief second.I had asked someone beside me if that was Shawn's girlfriend.The person had shaken his head and laughed."No, she's just a girl that's been chasing Shawn around."That was it.I didn't think about it again.For one brief second I had thought she was cute.Then I went back to drinking with my friends and forgot she even existed.Yes, Shawn and I had issues years ago, but that was it.I don't go around trying to steal women he likes.No.I haven't done that in years, even though Shawn loves bringing it up as if it's something that's still happening.He refuses to let the pa
Kassy's povIt was as if I was going to die from the tension if Derrick kept staring at me without saying anything.Every second that passed made my heart beat even harder.The silence between us was becoming unbearable.I couldn't read the expression on his face anymore.My mind had already started creating a hundred different answers, and every single one of them was getting worse."Derrick... who are you?" I asked again, even though a part of me was terrified to know the answer.I wasn't sure I wanted to hear it anymore.Once he said it, there would be no pretending.No going back.Everything would change."I'll tell you when you calm down," Derrick said quietly.I let out a short nervous chuckle.Calm down?How exactly was I supposed to calm down?Nothing about today had gone the way I imagined.I slowly stood up from his lap and moved across the room, choosing the sofa opposite him instead.I needed the distance.Maybe if I wasn't this close to him, my brain would finally start w
Kassy’s povNothing matters right now than telling Derrick what I came here to tell him.I'm about to lie to him. I better do it fast and leave.My heart started beating fast in my chest. “The pregnancy is not yours,” I said, standing up abruptly. My heart hammered against my ribs like it wanted to break free, the words tasting bitter on my tongue even as I forced them out. Derrick reached for me, his fingers brushing my arm, but I pulled away sharply, standing taller as if distance could protect me from the pull he had on me. My legs felt unsteady“Kassy…”“It’s not yours. Just forget about me. Don’t contact me, for your own sake, Derrick.” This was not how I wanted this conversation to go. My voice cracked despite my effort to keep it steady, and panic clawed up my throat. I couldn’t stay here another second. “My husband is a mad man. He’s targeting you and your workplace. For your sake, avoid me.”“What are you talking about?” Derrick let out, his voice low and edged with co
Kassy's PovDifferent emotions crashed into me all at once.For a moment my brain refused to work.I didn't know if I should run into his arms, kiss him, yell at him, or just stand exactly where I was.It had only been a short time since I last saw him, yet somehow it felt like months.He looked different.Not physically.He was still just as expensive and beautiful as he always was.His black shirt hugged his body perfectly, the sleeves rolled neatly to his forearms. His hair was slightly messy, like he had been running his fingers through it.But it was his eyes that made my heart ache.God….I missed those eyes."Hi," Derrick said softly.I didn't respond.There were too many things I wanted to say at the same time.They were all fighting for space in my mouth.Derrick slowly walked closer before stopping a few steps away from me.He looked like he wanted to do something.Maybe hug me? touch my face?or pull me into his arms.I had no idea.So I just stood there staring at him.Ne
Kassy's PovI changed into the casual clothes that my assistant got for me.The oversized shirt, a pair of jeans and plain sneakers were nothing like what I normally wore to work. I stared at myself in the mirror for a second before putting on the face mask and carrying my bag.I looked like someone who could disappear into a crowd.That was exactly what I needed.I took one last glance around my office before making my way out.The moment the elevator doors closed, I leaned against the wall and let out a slow breath.What the hell was I doing?I thought of calling Jenny to tell her what I was fucking doing but decided against it.Going to meet him right now is crazy, but I wanted to.I really, really wanted to see him.Just the thought of seeing Derrick again made my heart beat faster.I closed my eyes for a brief second.I needed to tell him the danger he could be in, and even his place of work. And most importantly, to break off everything with him.The words sounded so simple in m
Kassy's PovThe next day I forced myself to work.No matter what was happening in my life, working helped me a lot.It was the only place where my thoughts stayed quiet for a while.The only place where I could pretend everything wasn't falling apart.When I sat behind my desk with files piled in front of me and my laptop open, I wasn't Kassy, the woman trapped in a marriage she desperately wanted out of.I wasn't the woman carrying another man's child.I was simply an employee trying to finish her project.I sighLater today I have to be at the hospital for my check up.The thought made my hand drift unconsciously to my stomach.My little baby….At least you are okay.That was all that mattered.Tomorrow...I let out a slow breath.Tomorrow the stupid deal I had agreed with Shawn starts.Marriage counseling and dates.Seeing him whenever he decided it was "urgent."The more I thought about it, the more ridiculous it sounded.I rubbed my forehead before forcing myself to focus.One day
DERRICK “Fuck, baby, you’re so tight.” I groan into her ear, my lips brushing her hot skin.Her nails dig into my arm, her face twisting in that mix of pain and pleasure that always gets me.“You okay?” I ask, my mouth pressing against her parted lips, catching her shaky breath.She nods, then kis
KASSY The moment I got home, my mom was in the living room, sitting with her legs tucked under her like a teenager, flipping through fancy photographs. Her face was lit up with this wide, genuine smile that made her look ten years younger.“Sweetheart, you’re here,” she said, her voice warm and so
KASSYI peel my eyes open, and for a moment, I’m confused about where the hell I am. The ceiling looks strange, not mine. The smell in the air. My brain scrambles to catch up.Then it all comes crashing back into me at once.Sex Academy.The heat.The hands.The voice.The way I lost control so co
Kassy's POV “What an asshole,” Jenny says, shaking her head as she takes a sip of her drink.I chuckle softly, more tired than amused.“Bringing his lover home?” she continues. “God, Kassy, I have no idea what you even saw in that guy that made you chase him for years.”I shrug, lifting my shoulde







