LOGINMaya released a cloud of smoke into the cool night air, resting against the balcony railing while her eyes scanned the vast, darkened sky. Her phone stayed firmly in her other hand as she flicked cigarette ash into the tray below.Stress had always been a fierce opponent for her, one that refused to yield. She could neither step back nor push ahead without consequences.She had tried reaching Arthur, but her partner had left his phone in the room. His simple task—to retrieve two bottles of beer from the kitchen,had clearly turned into something far longer. The delay made it obvious he had wandered into other matters.The beer had been a half-hearted attempt by Maya to shift his focus. In truth, he was far more determined to interfere with Sophia’s evening plans, whether by calling her directly, contacting her friends, or tracking her down himself if necessary.He was furious, a rare state for Arthur. Usually calm and steady, he had been pushed to his limit by Olivia. Maya longed to re
Sophia woke up cradled in Julian’s arms. Strangely, the miserable, seemingly endless night still refused to end. It was the only moment she wished time would hurry forward, yet the entire universe appeared determined to work against her.To be clear, they were not sharing some tender, intimate embrace. At this point, they were essentially strangers. This man had just rescued her from being assaulted by a random stranger and had brought her back to her house. All she owed him was a simple expression of gratitude, or at least that was what her intoxicated and jumbled memories suggested.But she had already thanked him, so they were even.As he carried her up the stairs, she found herself unable to speak. She had nothing left to say after the turmoil of the evening. She had zero strength remaining, but looking required no energy, or so she told herself.So she stared at him like a fool. Deep inside her heavily intoxicated mind, a small voice reminded her that she might never have this c
Sophia’s eyelids felt impossibly heavy, as though invisible weights had been attached to them. She could feel the leather of the car seat beneath her and noticed the blessed absence of the harsh morning sun, a clear sign that the miserable night still dragged on.Why was she in a car? She was supposed to be at the club with her friends. Her memories twisted and spun in a chaotic haze, making it difficult to force her eyes open and take in her surroundings.Had someone taken her? The thought sent a ripple of alarm through her clouded mind.It was obvious she remained heavily intoxicated—perhaps even more so than before. Alcohol was supposed to wear off with time, yet hers only seemed to grow stronger. What kind of trouble had she stumbled into this time?She prayed it wasn’t anything too dreadful.Her thoughts halted abruptly as fragments of memory began returning, slow and reluctant at first, then rushing in like a violent flood. She recalled the blond stranger forcing himself on her,
Sophia stared at him blankly while he deliberately avoided meeting her eyes. It was impossible to tell whether guilt was written across his face or if it was something else entirely. She wondered if she should even bring it up, especially since he had shown no remorse when he abruptly ended things with her, nor when she had caught him in an intimate moment with Olivia. He had gone even further by openly announcing his reunion with his ex.A man like him didn’t seem capable of feeling guilt, and he certainly didn’t care about her. If he had truly cared, he never would have treated her the way he did.“I think I’d rather go back inside and find my friends. I can go home with them,” Sophia said, her emotions in complete turmoil and the alcohol only making the confusion worse. She couldn’t tell if it was making her more foolish or more perceptive, but that hardly mattered now. “Thanks for your help.”She needed to keep as much distance from him as possible, for her own good.As she star
For a brief moment, Sophia’s entire world seemed to stop spinning. A strange wave of relief washed through her body as the stranger’s hand finally released her throat. Yet the shock of seeing Julian standing right there, in front of her, was almost too much to process. She simply couldn’t believe it.Was he truly here?Her eyes widened in disbelief, her mind struggling to comprehend the scene. Then, for a split second, her vision blurred, only to refocus on the crimson blood staining Julian’s knuckles and the fresh stream of blood dripping from the attacker’s nose. Even through her drunken haze, it was clear that Julian had just delivered a powerful punch—one she had missed while momentarily lost in shock.He was really here.Everything was unfolding too quickly, or perhaps it was just the alcohol clouding her perception. But she suspected it wasn’t only the liquor at play.With one sharp glance in her direction, his intense green eyes burning with barely contained fury, Julian grab
Sophia had broken her promise. She was already heavily intoxicated and felt terrible for failing to keep her word to her father. The alcohol burned through her veins, its effects weighing heavily on her body and mind. A stranger had his arms wrapped tightly around her from behind, moving their bodies in rhythm with the loud, throbbing music that filled the club. The venue was extremely crowded, with people packed together like sardines, making it nearly impossible to move freely or reach the bar for another drink.All she craved was more liquor. That was all she wanted—an unrelenting, strange hunger that refused to fade. She thought she had managed to numb at least half of her emotional pain, but as the nameless man spun her around to face him, their eyes met. His were a striking shade of baby blue, yet they seemed dull and ordinary compared to the vivid emerald eyes that still haunted her every dream and held her heart captive.She had not succeeded after all. Julian remained deep
Julian helped her along, shoving his jeans and boxers down his thighs until his throbbing cock sprang free. Sophia’s fingers wrapped around the thick length instantly, stroking him from root to tip, mesmerized by how scorching and steel-hard he felt in her grip.“Just keep going,” he rasped, voice
He extended the folded sheet toward her, his gaze challenging her to accept it. Sophia hesitated, every instinct screaming at her to refuse, yet raw curiosity overpowered her. She snatched the paper from his grip, her hands quivering as she unfolded it.Her eyes flew across the hastily scrawled li
Sophia's father waved politely, unaware of the storm brewing inside Sophia."Ah, Julian! How lovely to see you out so early."Julian smiled, his expression as calm as ever. "Good morning, man. It's a beautiful day, isn't it?"Sophia avoided his gaze, but she could feel the intensity of it burning
Sophia's heart raced, the echoes of their passionate encounter still pulsing through her. The sound of footsteps from upstairs sent a chill down her spine, freezing her in place. Had they been caught? Would her father barge in any second?"Stay here," Julian whispered, his voice firm and urgent as







