The air between them was dense, charged with a primal energy—unspoken, yet present in every breath, every second of silence. Maya was about to step back, startled by the intensity of his gaze, but Kan moved first.
With a swift motion, he grabbed her waist and pulled her against his body. The difference in strength was staggering, but the heat spreading between them was even more intense. Maya gasped, surprised, but before she could say anything, Kan's mouth claimed hers in a voracious kiss.
It wasn’t tender or exploratory. It was urgent. Heated. Dominant. As if he wanted to punish her for existing and, at the same time, claim everything she was. She felt his lips devouring hers, the taste of wine mingling between them, along with the warm scent of his cologne.
His hands tightened around her waist, pressing her against his firm body, as if that was the only thing keeping him in control.
Maya responded instinChapter 73They passed together through the reception and proceeded toward the offices: one with a sign on top saying “Presidential Office” and the other for the staff. Maya quickly walked past and went to the staff office, joining the others while trying to act casual.“Why did she get out of the boss’s car? Isn’t she just Secretary Soraya’s assistant? That’s weird...” one of them whispered to the girl behind Maya.“Don’t you know? These younger girls always use the nastiest methods to climb the ranks. It was already strange she got in as an assistant on the upper floor, where even the regular staff can’t go.”“How awful... But how could she try to seduce a married man?”“Assistant! Don’t be late, what are you thinking? Soraya is waiting for you!” he snapped sharply, pulling her inside the office just as she opened the doo
Chapter 72“You will not touch them. Never.” she said, her eyes flashing. “They may not have a father, Kan, but they have me. And I will defend them with my life.”Maya’s boys looked at her with eyes shining with pride. The other students watched as if witnessing something impossible — someone standing up to Kan… she wouldn’t walk away alive.Kan remained silent for long seconds. His gaze traveled from Maya’s eyes down to her feet. She didn’t back down. Didn’t blink, facing him fearlessly.Then, he simply smiled. Slowly. Surprised.“You have courage,” he murmured, stepping back with his hands in his pockets, still keeping his eyes on her and his posture erect.“You should know it’s rude to raise your voice to children who don’t belong to you.”“You’re right, I’m sorry,” he said
Chapter 71“Damn... why does it feel like I forgot something yesterday? First time I drink and I probably messed up by forgetting everything.”She got dressed calmly, tied her hair up in a high bun, grabbed the boys’ backpacks, and personally took them to their new school.In the car, the triplets murmured among themselves, animatedly debating formulas, subjects, and theories, flipping through their freshly covered notebooks.Maya smiled inwardly at how dedicated they were, though on the outside she just looked focused on the traffic. When she arrived, she parked and sighed with slight frustration at the sight of the luxurious school and the steep installments she would have to handle, plus the materials she’d have to buy every three months—the prices were terrifying. At least, for now, she had managed to get used supplies online.“I hope it’s worth it,” she muttered to herself as t
Chapter 70 The driver reentered the car with almost choreographed movements, as if simply looking at them might be his death sentence. In absolute silence, he started the engine and returned to the road surrounded by the darkness of the forest.Suddenly, a sob broke the silence inside the cabin. Maya, her eyes brimming and her head slightly bowed, tried to hold back the tears—but failed.Kan looked at her, confused, his hardened expression twitching slightly at her vulnerability.“What’s wrong now?”She didn’t answer immediately. With trembling fingers, she tugged at the fabric of her dress, trying to see her own shoulder, as if wanting to rip something invisible from her skin. The crying continued, but it was quiet, almost whispered.“I want to see... the mark...” she murmured.Kan took a deep breath, glancing away for
Chapter 69“What madness are you saying now? You’ve had too much to drink,” he warned, gripping her wrist and dragging her out of the shattered booth.Kan descended the stairs unhurriedly, as if he owned each step, but he was simply being careful not to let Maya lose her balance.She followed him with trembling steps, trying to maintain her composure despite the dizziness still clouding her senses.Downstairs, the atmosphere had frozen. The music still played, but people averted their gazes, lowered their heads, and stepped aside as if a storm was passing through them. The mess was being cleaned up, but it was clear the party was over.Gamma Erick Raven was already waiting, standing near the nightclub entrance. Tall, dressed in black from head to toe, with sharp eyes, the Gamma was a mirror of Kan’s order and discipline.Next to him stood Filtigal, arms crossed and jaw clenched. The scent of tension b
Chapter 68The air between them was dense, charged with a primal energy—unspoken, yet present in every breath, every second of silence. Maya was about to step back, startled by the intensity of his gaze, but Kan moved first.With a swift motion, he grabbed her waist and pulled her against his body. The difference in strength was staggering, but the heat spreading between them was even more intense. Maya gasped, surprised, but before she could say anything, Kan's mouth claimed hers in a voracious kiss.It wasn’t tender or exploratory. It was urgent. Heated. Dominant. As if he wanted to punish her for existing and, at the same time, claim everything she was. She felt his lips devouring hers, the taste of wine mingling between them, along with the warm scent of his cologne.His hands tightened around her waist, pressing her against his firm body, as if that was the only thing keeping him in control.Maya responded instin