LOGINJapheth Aaron stiffened against me the minute those words left my lips. I froze too, not meaning to say that out loud.“What did you say?” He asked as he pulled back, his wide eyes searching mine and I swallowed nervously.“I'm tired of pretending.” I whispered truthfully. “You heard me right, I love you.” He looked like he couldn't believe that I actually said that and sat up, running his hand through his hair. I pushed the blanket off me and sat up too, looking at him in worry.“Aaron?”“One minute, please.” He replied, his eyes closed, and I suddenly wished I had never said those words.“I'm sorry…” I whispered but he finally turned to me with his brows furrowed. “I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable by saying that—”“No, love, no. Uncomfortable?” He asked in disbelief. “I'm just… trying to process the fact that you actually said you love me. You really mean that?”“I won't say what I don't feel.” I said softly as I reached for his hand and he intertwined our fingers together. “
Japheth “Combat?” I asked with raised brows and he nodded, his fingers brushing my hair gently. “Why should I learn combat?”I knew a little combat from my training when I wanted to join the police force. So yes, I could defend myself and use the gun. “Just in case?” He muttered and then let out a sigh. “Just so you can defend yourself when the time comes, love.”“When the time comes? Should I be scared?” I asked and he finally sat up while I sat up with him.“Not exactly. I just don't want to take any risks. Matteo can be quite… deranged sometimes. He would do anything to get rid of what makes him inconvenient.” He confessed and I placed my hand on my chin.“What does Matteo look like?”“A bully.” He replied with a scoff and I snorted. “He's got a scar by his right eye and it makes him look so terrifying. But he's just a big bully who likes getting everything he wants and then throws a tantrum when he doesn't get it.”So he's got a noticeable feature. Good.“Why do you ask?” He sud
Japheth “Am I in trouble?” I asked with raised brows, unable to understand what was going on with him and he let out a sigh.His shoulders dropped as he suddenly pulled me into his arms, holding me tightly like he was scared to let go. What could have happened?“If anything happens to you because of me I won't be able to forgive myself.” He whispered, clinging to me tightly and I slowly relaxed, rubbing his back gently.“Nothing will happen to me, Aaron. Just tell me what's going on.” I probed softly and he pulled back, his hands cupping my face gently.“Remember Matteo?” He questioned and I paused to think. “My brother that I told you about?”Of course, I remembered him. I already had his name up on my investigation board. Which I created only this morning because what kind of detective doesn't have an investigation board?“The one who made you late the last time?” I asked and he nodded. “Yeah, I think I do. What happened to him?”“He found out about… us.” He muttered and my eyes wi
Aaron “Shoot me. I fucking dare you.” I said, holding the gun to my head and he glared at me for a long time, his fist clenched tightly.Finally, he dropped the gun to his side with frustration written all over his face while I scoffed in amusement.“Coward.” I muttered as he shoved his gun into his pocket and turned to me. “I don't care what you do with your stupid life or who you stick your dicks into. But stay away from that professor.” He said and my hands clenched into fists.“And why do I have to listen to you?” I questioned defiantly and he looked pissed off that I kept countering his words. “You are meant to marry Danielle and solidify the family's alliance. It's your fucking destiny, you can't run from it.” He said, glancing at Danielle. “Your random gay flings won't get you anywhere so cut it off this instant.”“And if I don't?” I asked as he started to walk away, making him freeze. “I will not marry Danielle.”“What did you say?”“I know your ears work as fine as your ey
AaronI left Japheth's house in a hurry, not because I was afraid of telling him the truth, but because Jace called, and he sounded so serious that it made me worried.“You have to return to the mansion. Immediately.” Those were his exact words and it made me nervous as I wondered what the hell was going on.Was I in some kind of trouble? Or was he in trouble?The car sped down the road in a flash as I made a turn and the mansion slowly came into view. I finally slammed on the brakes, slowing the car to a stop and got out.I sucked in a sharp breath and then walked in, trying to act natural. Japheth's scent was all over me and that ended up grounding me better than I expected. As soon as I pushed the door open, my gaze landed on Danielle standing beside Matteo and my eyes immediately narrowed in suspicion.What was she doing here? With Matteo?“Look who finally remembered that he has a home to return to.” Matteo's mocking voice welcomed me in and I rolled my eyes.“You call this hous
Japheth Aaron rubbed his neck with a nervous expression as I glared at him.“I swear it's not that bad.” He whispered, staring at me with his lips almost curling into a smile and I scoffed in disbelief.“It's not that bad? Look at my neck, Aaron. Hickeys! How do I go to school with this?” I asked in horror, taking in the angry red marks on my neck and shoulder that were caused by none other than my student.“You could always wear a shawl… or a turtleneck sweater?” He muttered with a sheepish grin and I facepalmed, shaking my head in disbelief.“Did you really need to go this far?” I asked with a frown, glancing at myself in the mirror again, and he suddenly wrapped his hands around my waist.“Let go.” I said with a pouty expression but he chose to rest his head on my shoulder instead, kissing my shoulder gently.“I'm sorry… I just couldn't resist you. It's not my fault that you're so yummy.” He said with a smile as he stared at me through the mirror and I rolled my eyes.“Don't do th
Japheth “You can always rest some more. Go back on Monday.” Steve said as he drove to the university and I sighed softly.“I'm not a kid, Steve, I'm fine already,” I muttered and he stared at me for a while. “Pay attention to the road or we'll get into an accident.”“I know you're returning becaus
JaphethI groaned as my eyes fluttered open and it was like the ceiling rushed over my head. That was when I realized I was on a stretcher and the nurses were wheeling me into the emergency room.“Male, late twenties, head injury, was involved in a critical car accident.” A nurse running beside me
Aaron“I'll probably regret this tomorrow.”Japheth's words echoed over and over again in my head as I sped down the road. Maybe I had taken it too far. Maybe I was rushing things. Maybe I should have given him time to understand what was truly going on.But I just couldn't sit with the fact that h
Japheth Aaron ran his finger up and down my spine, earning a whimper of pleasure mixed with pain as I kept my face buried in the pillow. I was so hard that it hurt so bad. This was not how I had planned for tonight to be, nor did I actually expect him to win the bet.I didn't need any reality chec







