LillyWednesday came around too quickly. Noona and her boys would sleep over at our place to watch the girls while I went to the event with Chance.It was two in the afternoon by the time I showered and dried off and right on time, my doorbell rang. I quickly pulled on a robe and hurried to the front door to find a team of three ladies standing there, expectantly, with wide smiles on their faces.“Hello, I’m Diane.” I blinked. The woman was stunning and I couldn’t stop staring, her ebony black hair and fair skin making a striking contrast. Her full lips were too big for her face, but oddly, it made her look even more exotic. “We’re here to get you ready for the event tonight,” she clarified, offering a big, warm smile.“Chance never mentioned you coming,” I commented stupidly.“He booked me a week ago. Maybe he forgot?” she remarked with a smile. “Either way, we are here to do your hair, makeup, and nails.”I frowned, not really buying the excuse that Chance forgot. The man was a mach
LillyBy the time we arrived, the fundraiser was in full swing. The beautiful estate stretched over roughly five waterfront acres with a large mansion in the center of it.A large tent stood in the middle of the property, overlooking New York Bay and the city lights on the other side, visible from any location in the tent. Soft classical tunes drifted through the early summer breeze creating a relaxing atmosphere.Tall cocktail tables scattered to the right of the tent with a large bar set up staffed by four bartenders. Waitresses discreetly conversed, offering drinks to attendees who barely spared them a glance. On the left side of the tent was formal seating, leaving the center of the tent open for mingling, and a few groups already formed into their circles.And dancing.Women literally glittered with diamonds and elaborate gowns. Thank God Chance ensured my beautiful dress and jewelry because I would have stood out in a bad way if I opted for my simple cocktail dress.Instead, I f
ChanceLilly smiled at Byron, miming vividly with her hands and whatever she was explaining had my friend throwing his head back and laughing out loud.I didn’t exaggerate when I told her every man watched her. Hungry, curious glances. I watched the entire evening. She didn’t attempt to flirt with anyone. Her smiles were reserved and her posture cautious. Though with Byron she was a bit more relaxed.Yes, I was fucking jealous.Considering my past, I was probably way beyond jealous. Obsessively so. I wanted to go to Byron and punch him in the face so his face wouldn’t be so fucking pretty. The only thing stopping me was that Lilly kept glancing my way.She was seated opposite of me and it pissed me off that she wasn’t seated next to me. She was too far away from me. I wanted her leg pressed against mine.“You look like you’re ready to murder Byron for making your girl smile.” My jaw tightened at the familiar voice behind me. I barely spared Jonathan, my old friend, a glance.“I’m goin
LillyThis man. This song. This dance.The past drifted away, leaving me with the man who could fill my heart or tear it apart. And still, I let myself feel. Feel him and the song. Goosebumps danced over my skin and I raised my eyes to meet his and drowned in his gaze. At this very moment, I felt like I had it all while in his arms. The way he looked at me.Jesus.He paid twenty-five million dollars to ensure I danced only with him. I didn’t know whether I should think him crazy or fall at his feet and see where this would take us. If only it wasn’t so scary to feel something so strong. Deep down, I sensed this man could shatter me.Chance’s lips brushed against mine and a shiver ghosted down my spine. Would it be wrong to have him? Just for a few moments that would be mine forever. He’d forget me eventually, but I’d never forget him.“All your dances are mine,” he murmured, his lips moving against mine, and like in daze, and I nodded. I wanted to give him everything, but it scared me
LillySilence was heavy in the back of the limo as we made our way back to the plane. I checked my phone for messages and found one from my eldest. A selfie of herself going to sleep and some of my tension seeped out of me. There was another message from Noona saying all was well, everyone was asleep, and she was headed to bed too.Absentmindedly, I rubbed my arm when Chance’s hand came to mine, stopping my movements. Chance took my arm into his hands and examined the light bruises forming from his ex-wife’s grip.“Does it hurt?” he asked softly.“No,” I assured him. “It will be fine.”He examined it as he turned my arm over, his expression full of regret. “It’s starting to bruise. Fuck, I’m so sorry,” he murmured, pressing a kiss on the bruised skin, sending shivers down my spine.“It’s not your fault. It will be gone in a few days,” I reassured him, watching with fascination his tenderness. “I’m not made of glass.”And I had experienced much worse, I thought to myself.I glanced dow
LillyBuzzing in the cabin interrupted my thoughts.I looked around to determine where the sound was coming from, then looked at Chance with the question in my eyes.“I hear it too,” he commented. “Where is your phone?”“It’s in my clutch,” I looked around trying to remember where I left it. “Ah, here it is.”I grabbed it and pulled the phone out of it. Sure enough, it was my phone buzzing. Glancing at the caller ID, I noted it was Rick, Noona’s husband and my cousin-in-law. I slid the answer button, worry instantly squeezing my chest.“Rick, is everything okay?”“Yes, everything is fine,” he quickly assured. “I wanted to check on you and make sure you’re good.” I smiled into the phone.“Yes, all good,” I told him. It wasn’t like I would tell him I just had mind blowing sex with my boss, while he called me his slut. I cleared my throat, my cheeks warming up. “I'll be home soon. You shouldn’t be up so late.”“I’m getting ready to head to bed,” he assured me.My eyes landed on Chance,
ChancePossessiveness tightened its grip on me over Lilly Walker. Until tonight, I fooled myself into thinking I had some control over it.I had none.Seeing men eye her all evening, I had to fight the urge not to smash in all their heads. Including Byron’s, and the man always had my back. It would be frowned upon, even with all my wealth to back me up. Though seeing that motherfucker Jonathan, my ex-best friend who fucked my ex-wife and got her pregnant, touch my woman caused pure rage.Hell to the motherfucking no! When Lilly strode away from him, her head held high, I strode to Jonathan, calm and cold. Then my fist connected with his jaw, again, sending him stumbling onto his ass.“What the fuck?” Jonathan hissed, rubbing his jaw. “You already punched me once.”“For touching Lilly,” I growled. “And for bringing that unhinged woman around.”No other words were needed.I left him without a backward glance as I went after Lilly.The fact that I lost my cool around Lilly should have be
LillyMorning came too soon. With less than eight hours of sleep, I fixed extra strong coffee and rushed through getting everyone ready, including Noona’s boys. Noona offered to take the children to school, but I objected. It was my turn to give her a break. I loaded all the kids into my car, and we waved goodbye to Noona.At nine, I walked into Chance’s office with his cup of coffee and my own. I was not ready to stop sipping on my caffeine.“Morning,” I said as I set down his cup. He raised his head, and his gaze turned hot.Not sure how he had the energy to be turned on, because he got even less sleep than me.“Why didn’t you sleep in?” he growled.I raised my eyebrows. “Why, good morning,” I said, then leaned back against his desk. His gaze watched my every move. I placed my palms against the smooth surface of his desk. “And how are you this fine morning?” I mused.“Lilly,” he warned softly.“What?” I feigned a pout.He wasn’t amused. “I don’t have to ask you how you are. You’re t