LOGINSofia's POV
“How'd you like that Zack?" I asked, staring up at him as he rolled his eyes in pure ecstasy.
"So much that it makes me want to fuck the brains out of you, and when I do, I want you to remember that whatever man you're to get married to, I'm the only one you'll see in him," He muttered as he leaned closer, his hands trailing the curves of my body before he pulled off the shirt I was wearing, leaving the thin transparent bra I was wearing.
I felt a pool of sticky wetness in between my legs as he slowly licked his lips, his hands trailing my cleavages.
"Do you like it, how'd you think it'd feel if I had my lips around those perky nipples, sucking every bit of life out of it," He muttered, his fingers cupping my boobs before he lowered his lips onto them, grazing his lips over the soft material of the bra.
I let out a small sensual moan, clawing my nails at his back. His tongue flicked my nipples through the bra, making me inch my body closer to his, to feel his touch and the warmth of his fingers as they grazed my skin.
"Uh —uh," I muttered, too fuzzy-headed to mutter a word.
His hands trailed down from my waist to undo the zipper of my pants, before trailing them down the soft shaved skin of my pussy.
"Wet... isn't it, you're already wet for me," He said, flicking his thumb through the lips of my vagina.
"Fuck—za...ck," I muttered, arching my body closer. His lips played with my nipples, and his thumb played continuously, rubbing, and flicking his hands, so hard that I could feel my orgasm building.
"You're not allowed to do that, Sofia," Zack muttered, his voice low and gravelly as he withdrew his hand. The absence of his touch left me aching, my body still trembling from the teasing caress of his fingers.
"Why not?" I asked, my voice soft but defiant as I leaned closer, my breath warm against his jawline. His piercing eyes met mine, a mixture of desire and restraint flickering in their depths.
"Because if you do," he said, brushing a strand of hair from my face, "I won't be able to stop."
"Then don't stop," I whispered, my fingers trailing the lines of his jaw, my lips grazing the corner of his mouth. The tension between us was electric, the space between us growing smaller until it disappeared entirely.
Zack claimed my mouth with his, the kiss starting slow and deliberate before deepening into something fierce and consuming. His hands roamed my body, leaving a trail of fire in their wake until they found the clasp of my bra. With a single flick, it came undone, falling away to expose my bare skin.
"You’re so beautiful," he murmured, his lips trailing down my neck, his words sending shivers through me.
His hands cupped my breasts again, his thumbs grazing over my hardened nipples as he kissed a path lower. My breath hitched as his lips closed around one, his tongue swirling in a rhythm that left me breathless.
"Zack..." I gasped, my fingers threading through his hair as his mouth worked magic against my skin.
"I want to take my time with you," he said, his voice rough with desire as he pulled away briefly, his eyes dark and smoldering. "But you make it impossible to slow down."
"Then don’t," I urged, my hands tugging at the hem of his shirt, desperate to feel more of him. He obliged, pulling it over his head in one fluid motion, revealing the tattoo I’d glimpsed earlier—a pair of angel wings etched into his chest.
Before I could trace the design with my fingers, Zack hooked his hands beneath my thighs, lifting me effortlessly. I let out a surprised laugh that quickly turned into a gasp as he readjusted me on the bed, his weight pressing into me, grounding me in the moment.
"You sure about this?" he asked, his lips brushing against mine, his tone laced with both tenderness and hunger.
"Yes," I breathed, pulling him closer. "I want this. I want you."
That was all the encouragement he needed. Zack’s lips found mine again as his hands slid down my sides, his fingers hooking into the waistband of my pants. He tugged them down, along with my underwear, leaving me completely bare beneath him.
"God, Sofia," he said, his gaze raking over me, his words a husky whisper. "You’re perfect."
My cheeks flushed under his intense scrutiny, but any shyness melted away as his hands found my hips, his lips pressing a gentle kiss to my stomach before trailing lower.
A soft moan escaped my lips as his mouth explored me, his tongue and lips moving with a skill that left me gasping and writhing beneath him. My fingers clutched the sheets, my head thrown back as wave after wave of pleasure built within me, threatening to consume me entirely.
"Zack... I..." The words dissolved into a cry of ecstasy as the pressure finally broke, leaving me trembling in the aftermath.
Before I could fully recover, Zack moved back up, his lips finding mine in a kiss that tasted of passion and promises unspoken. I reached for the waistband of his pants, my hands fumbling in my urgency.
"Let me," he said with a low chuckle, standing to shed the last of his clothing. When he returned to me, his body pressed against mine, I felt the hard length of him against my thigh, sending a fresh surge of heat through me.
"Are you ready?" he asked, his voice soft as his hand cupped my cheek, his gaze searching mine.
"Yes," I whispered, my heart racing as he positioned himself at my entrance.
The moment he entered me, slow and deliberate, a gasp escaped my lips. He filled me completely, stretching me in a way that was both overwhelming and exquisite.
"God, you feel amazing," Zack groaned, his forehead resting against mine as he began to move, his thrusts deep and measured.
I wrapped my legs around his waist, meeting his rhythm with equal fervor, the connection between us growing stronger with every movement. The room was filled with the sounds of our shared pleasure—soft moans, whispered names, and the rhythmic creak of the bed beneath us.
"Zack," I breathed, my nails digging into his shoulders as the intensity built, my body arching into his with every thrust.
"I’ve got you," he murmured, his lips brushing against my ear. "Let go, Sofia."
His words, paired with the relentless pace he set, sent me spiraling over the edge, my release crashing over me in a wave of white-hot ecstasy. Zack followed moments later, his movements growing erratic as he groaned my name, his body tensing before he collapsed beside me, spent and breathless.
For a while, we lay in silence, our breaths mingling as we recovered from the intensity of what we’d shared.
"You’re incredible," Zack said, breaking the silence as he pulled me into his arms, his lips pressing a soft kiss to my forehead.
I wanted to say something in return, but the weight of exhaustion and emotion was too much. Instead, I let my eyes drift closed, savoring the warmth of his embrace as sleep claimed me.
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When I woke up hours later, the first rays of sunlight streaming through the window, the reality of our situation hit me like a cold splash of water. Zack...the man I slept with last night was still asleep, his features relaxed and peaceful in the early morning light.
I studied him for a moment, taking a clear mental picture of the angel-winged tattoo, a pang of regret and longing twisting in my chest.
"Thank you," I whispered, brushing a kiss to his cheek before quietly slipping out of bed. I dressed quickly, my heart heavy as I left the room without looking back.
Sophia’s POV I never imagined my life would end here—here, in this big mansion, with gentle light spilling through the curtains and soft music humming in the background. Peace always felt like a rumor, something that existed for other people, softer people, luckier people. Not someone like me. Not someone who crawled out of the fire with half her heart burned and the other half shaking.But tonight, as I sit here, hand resting on the gentle curve of my stomach, I finally realize something I never believed before:Peace was waiting for me. I just had to survive long enough to reach it. The rain outside whispered against the windows, steady, soft, safe. The world feels calmer than it ever has. Maybe it’s because everything that hunted me is gone. Maybe it’s because I’m finally free. Or maybe… maybe it’s him. Zack.He’s asleep on the couch, one arm thrown over his chest, his breathing slow and unguarded. I never get tired of looking at him like this. It reminds me of how far we’ve come—
Sophia's POV The rain lashed against the floor-to-ceiling windows of the mansion like a thousand tiny fists, each drop a reminder of the storm raging outside, and the one brewing inside me. I paced the marble floors, my bare feet cold against the polished stone, my silk robe clinging to my skin in all the wrong ways. The mansion felt too big, too empty, the echoes of my footsteps swallowed by the high ceilings. My dad, Rae and my mom stayed at home while I was at one of my mansions out of town. My mind was a whirlwind of fury and need, a toxic cocktail that burned through my veins. Zack. Just thinking his name made my stomach twist, my thighs clench. I hated him. I wanted him. I couldn’t decide which was worse. The thunder cracked so violently the windows trembled, and I jumped, my breath hitching. My reflection in the glass was a ghost—wild hair, flushed cheeks, lips parted as if I’d been kissing someone. But there was no one here. Just me and the memory of his hands on my body, hi
Author's POV The hospital had a strange way of swallowing sound. Even the corridors, always full of steps and distant voices, seemed to breathe quietly tonight. Behind one of the closed doors, in a dim blue room that smelled of disinfectant and slow hours, Zack Holmes laid motionless on the bed, staring at the ceiling as if every answer he ever wanted could be etched there if he looked long enough.His mother sat beside him. She hadn’t moved for hours. Her hand rested over his, light and trembling, as if she feared that the smallest pressure could hurt him more than the bullet already had. Zack didn’t speak at first. He hadn’t spoken much since the surgery. Painkillers softened the edges of reality, but not enough to dull the regret burning through him. It made something sharp in his chest twist with every breath. When he finally opened his mouth, his voice came out low, cracked, as if carved out from a bruise.“I loved her,” he whispered.Mrs. Holmes closed her eyes, the words cutt
Sophia POVThe room froze the second I stepped in.Silence didn’t just fall — it crashed.Every eye turned to me as my heels clicked against the marble, echoing through the long, suffocating conference room. White suit. Straight posture. Controlled breath. My heart thundered beneath the calm mask, but my face? Cold. Sculpted. Unreadable.Alex’s smirk was the first thing to break through that still air. “Well, look who crawled out of the gutter! I didn't know rats were invited to this family meeting!” he said, his eyes trying to pierce through my soul like he owned my existence. “Sophia Buckleman, huh? You thought it'd be funny to come here with your pathetic suit and try to convince us all that you stole the name of the richest family on the West Side?! YOU'RE MORE STUPID THAN I THOUGHT AND I DON'T HAVE ANY TIME TO PLAY YOUR SHITTY GAMES.”I didn’t flinch. I walked right past Zack, right past the lawyer, and stopped at the head of the table — his seat. The one that used to belong to M
Alex’s POV The hospital smelled like disinfectant and death. That sterile, suffocating kind of smell that crawls into your skin and stays there for days. Zack was pacing like a maniac, barking orders at the doctors, shaking nurses by their arms, as if screaming could save our father. I just sat in the corner, staring at the monitors blinking above the bed. Tubes everywhere. Our father looked smaller, weaker. The great Mr. Holmes—ruthless, untouchable—reduced to a bundle of wires and bruises.I didn’t feel a thing. At some point, I was actually happy that this little piece of shit was suffering in his bones and I watched over him now with all the power he always swore I wasn't worth having. No fear. No sadness. Just boredom mixed with a kind of bitter curiosity. I wondered if this was finally it—if the old bastard would finally die and leave me the fortune I’ve been waiting for my entire fucking life.Zack looked pathetic. His voice cracked as he kept questioning the nurses and guard
Zack's POV The room stood quiet, too quiet. Only the fire spoke — the soft crackle of burning wood, the occasional hiss when a log split open. I sat there, half-buried in the leather chair, my hand wrapped around a glass of whisky that had long stopped warming me. The flames kept dancing, but they didn’t give any comfort. They just reminded me of what I’d lost. Sophia’s face lived inside that fire. Every flicker looked like the shape of her smile, and every spark dying out felt like one of her fading breaths. I didn’t blink. I couldn’t. The heat on my skin was the only thing that made me feel alive.I took another sip. It bit hard at my throat, sharp, punishing. Maybe I wanted that. Maybe pain was the only thing that made sense anymore. Two months. That’s how long it had been since everything collapsed — the mansion, the lies, her. Two months since I’d stopped sleeping properly, since I’d stopped trying to wash her scent out of my hands. My father’s parlor still smelled of old power







