Kate closed her eyes as her whole body trembled with longing. She knew this was wrong, but she couldn’t resist the pull of her desire anymore. She had craved this man for so long, and denying it now was impossible.
It was already difficult when he kept stealing glances at her earlier—now that he was standing so close, she felt completely undone. Kate bit her lower lip when Niu leaned into the curve of her neck, breathing in her scent. His warm body pressed firmly against her back, and his hot breath caressed her skin. Niu slid his hands to her waist, pulling her closer until she could feel every inch of him against her. The nearness sent shivers racing through her body. Just the weight of his hands made her tremble with sensations she had tried to ignore for months. Kate knew she shouldn’t feel this way—this man was married now. But her body betrayed her, aching for him. Avoiding him had been torture. “Please, don’t… your wife is just outside,” Kate whispered weakly, but her voice lacked strength. “That’s exactly the point, Kate,” Niu murmured, his lips brushing her neck. “She’s out there… and it’s just us in here.” His mouth trailed soft kisses along her skin, leaving her breathless. “You just got married, Niu. You’re still wearing your tuxedo,” she tried to protest. “Don’t you want this too?” he breathed, holding her tighter. His words were laced with urgency, tempting her to admit the truth she’d been fighting. His hand traveled lower, fingertips skimming the edge of her dress. Kate gasped at the boldness, her whole body tensing from the simple touch. It wasn’t even more than a caress, but the intensity of it made her shiver. “Say it, Kate… say you want me,” Niu urged, his voice low and raw. “You’ve been pushing me away for months, driving me half-mad.” Kate shivered at his tone, her lips parting as a soft sound escaped her throat. “Yes… please…” she whispered, almost in tears. She couldn’t hold back anymore. Whatever consequences came later didn’t matter. All she wanted now was to feel him again. Niu wasted no time. With urgent hands, he drew her closer, his touch igniting every nerve. Kate braced herself against the sink, her body surrendering to the moment. When he finally entered her, a sharp gasp escaped both of them. “God…” they moaned in unison. Kate’s eyes rolled back at the overwhelming sensation of finally being one with him again. Propped against the sink, she met his intense gaze in the mirror. Niu gripped her waist and began to move, his rhythm building from slow and deliberate to urgent and unrestrained. It had been four long months since they last touched, and the hunger between them consumed every thought. His movements were powerful yet controlled, each motion sending waves of pleasure through her. She clung to the sink, biting her lip to suppress her cries as he pushed her higher and higher. Kate’s skin glistened with sweat, her breath coming in shaky gasps. The sensations were overwhelming, his every move brushing against her most sensitive core. “I’m close…” she whispered, her face flushed with heat. “Yes, baby… let go for me,” he urged, his lips pressed against her neck. Her body convulsed as release tore through her, a deep cry escaping her lips. She trembled, overwhelmed by the sheer force of it. Her surrender pulled Niu over the edge as well. He buried his face against her shoulder, groaning as he lost himself completely in her. They clung to each other, shaking, forgetting everything else—the wedding, the world outside the door, even the vows he had spoken just hours earlier. When Kate lifted her gaze to the mirror, she saw him in his most unguarded state, eyes closed, lips parted, lost in her. She bit her lip again, overwhelmed by how achingly beautiful he looked in that vulnerable moment. “God, Kate… you feel so fucking good,” he breathed.“What did you just say?” Sam snapped at Kate, yanking her arm when she tried to walk away.A shiver of fear ran through her at the way he glared at her, his jaw tight with rage, his grip bruising against her skin. But instead of showing weakness, Kate lifted her chin and met his eyes head-on.“I said I’m done. I don’t want this anymore, Sam. I’m tired, and I’m not going to let you control me,” she answered firmly. She knew that if she showed fear, he’d only tighten his hold on her.“And who are you to decide that?” he growled. “You’re mine, Kate. No other man gets to have you—only me. Got it?” His eyes burned with a dangerous mix of anger and possession.Kate tried to twist free, but his grip was too strong for her slender arms.“Let go, Sam! You’re hurting me!” she cried out, struggling harder until he shoved her away. The force sent her stumbling to the floor.Pain shot up her side as she hit the ground. She glared up at him, but Sam only crouched down, fisting her hair and pulling
Kate closed her eyes as her whole body trembled with longing. She knew this was wrong, but she couldn’t resist the pull of her desire anymore. She had craved this man for so long, and denying it now was impossible.It was already difficult when he kept stealing glances at her earlier—now that he was standing so close, she felt completely undone.Kate bit her lower lip when Niu leaned into the curve of her neck, breathing in her scent. His warm body pressed firmly against her back, and his hot breath caressed her skin.Niu slid his hands to her waist, pulling her closer until she could feel every inch of him against her. The nearness sent shivers racing through her body. Just the weight of his hands made her tremble with sensations she had tried to ignore for months.Kate knew she shouldn’t feel this way—this man was married now. But her body betrayed her, aching for him. Avoiding him had been torture.“Please, don’t… your wife is just outside,” Kate whispered weakly, but her voice lac
Four months later“Congrats, man. I salute you for this one! You’ve had some gorgeous wives!” Alexis clapped Niu on the shoulder, and the group of friends burst into laughter.Niu’s eyes wandered to the woman standing beside his ex-wife. He took his time looking her over. She was wearing a simple dress, appropriate for the occasion—but to him, that dress clung in all the right places, hugging every curve. Just the sight of her stirred something in him. She’d been avoiding him for months.Niu wanted to slap himself for thinking this way. It was his wedding day, yet here he was, staring at the hottest woman in the room.“Hey! Who the hell are you staring at?” Cashel snapped at him, following Niu’s gaze. When he realized where Niu’s eyes were fixed, he shook his head in disbelief.That snapped Niu back to reality. He turned to his friend and gave a quick shake of his head. Mentally, though, he noted: he needed to talk to Kate about what happened four months ago. That night they shared—th
They say love is stronger than lust. But Niu believed otherwise. Love might be powerful, sure—but the pull of raw desire? That was even stronger. Still, maybe it depends on the person.When someone cheats, they know the risks. They know they’re about to hurt someone they love. But the thrill? The rush? It’s so intoxicating that it’s almost impossible to resist. Once you give in, it becomes easier to do it again… until you’re hooked.Niu had always loved Leanne—for as long as he could remember. But the night he saw Kate dancing wildly on the floor, temptation hit him so hard that he forgot about everything—his feelings for Leanne, his vows to Claire, even his marriage itself.It was like a curse. No matter how hard he tried, Niu just couldn’t stay loyal to one woman. He had tried—God knows he had. Even with Claire, he fought to stay faithful. But something in him just wouldn’t let him settle.“Sir?”The voice of his secretary snapped him back to reality. Niu blinked, suddenly aware of
Dark. Smoky. Loud. That’s what greeted Kate the moment she stepped into the bar. The disco lights flashed across the dimly lit room. This wasn’t some fancy club—it was a low-end bar. The kind of place regular people went to unwind. And Kate liked it here. Messy. Ordinary. Real.“Beer, please,” Kate said as she settled onto a stool at the counter.“Right away, gorgeous.” Briggs, the bartender, winked at her before leaving to get her drink.Kate rolled her eyes. Briggs and his flirty little smile. She knew almost all the bartenders here—this place had practically become her hideout.She glanced around. It was only eight, but the place was already packed. People laughing, drinking, flirting—some were already too drunk to care who they were with.The heavy bass thumped through the floor, rattling inside her chest. The dance floor was crowded, bodies grinding against bodies, sweat mixing with smoke and cheap perfume. The air smelled like sex and cigarettes.Briggs returned with her drink,