"I like the sound of that. My woman can never be a weakling!"He growled into her ears, holding her waist from behind and pulling his body into hers. She found the heat of his body soothing and enticing. His woman? She felt shivers run up her spine at the mention of that word 'woman'.She was gonna tell him not to call her that again, but then she kicked against the idea. She actually liked the word. She liked it when he called her his woman."Now open your eyes and face your fears. The crowd can't harm you." He leaned into her ears and whispered, placing his big and callous palm on her shoulders. She slowly opened her eyes, her vision fuzzy at first, but it slowly became distinct.She looked over at the crowd with her heart racing in her chest and her warm breath heavy. After a while, when she saw she didn't have another episode of a panic attack from staring at the crowd, she squeaked. She wasn't afraid anymore. She had overcome her fears.Turning to him, she unexpectedly clasped

"You are, in fact, my wife. It's just a matter of weeks." Surprise flashed over her features. Just a matter of weeks? What was he even saying? Was he actually serious about this intrinsic marriage talk, or was this merely one of his games?Upon beholding the bewildered expression on her face, he tittered with impishness. Her bemused expression amused him to high heavens."You sound so confident. Don't cry when I burst your bubbles." She uttered with finality as she struggled to break free from his gripping and tormenting grasp."Let's watch and see." Soon you will become Mrs. Houston. He brushed his lips against hers before finally letting go of her hand.She pushed him away, glaring at him as she folded her arms."I hate seeing you with another woman. Don't think of flirting with some woman right in front of me, even when I'm not there. Ever again." She purred with a grave and unsmiling expression. He was tempted to remind her for the umpteenth time that he wasn't flirting with her

"I like the sound of that. Why don't we go into my room, so I can show you just how naughty I have become." She nibbled on her lips, drawing a line along his ripped chest as she cast him a tempting glance."In as much as I would love to screw you right now, I can't. We can't just leave." He sighed in weariness.She furrowed her brows at him, confused. "Why?"Her lustful gaze soon metamorphosed into a sharp glare. "Are you gonna give me one of your numerous excuses again?" She threw a fit.He exhaled loudly, raking his hair. "No, that's not it. It's just, this is your party, and you're the host. We can't just leave like that. Your dad may want to introduce you to some of his business partners and when he asks of you, he won't find you. Plus, presentation of gifts will commence soon. And it wouldn't be nice of you not to be there. This people, they all came to celebrate your birthday with you, not me, nor your dad, not anyone else. Just you."Although she hated the idea, what he said wa

"Guys, I'm still here, remember?" Ivy uttered with an eye roll. Vee's brows knitted in awe. Riri had transmuted a lot. The Riri she knew always chastised her friends for behaving intimate in her presence as she had always treated her like a child when, in fact, she was a grown up. She was very protective of her kid sister.But here she was doing the very same thing she castigated. Blake was a one hell of a bad influence.Flushing, she shoved him aside and kept her distance. She was astounded that she had done that in front of her sister. She had even forgotten about her existence, she was deeply enchanted by him to even notice her presence. What was she even thinking? She is a kid, for Christ’s sake. She shouldn't be doing stuff like that in her presence. She shot Drake a subtle glare, criticizing him inwardly for allowing that to happen. But he couldn't take all the blame, she too had her share in it as she had initiated the kiss."Where are mom and dad? I don't see them around. Do

"When I make a threat Mr. Tyler, I see to it that the person is expunged from the surface of the earth, permanently. You just stepped on the lion's tail, prepare to be devoured by the ravenous beast you have awakened." He declared, his words conveying a deadly meaning, to which the latter clearly understood.Tyler didn't know why, but the tone with which he said made his blood freeze in agitation. And he couldn't halt the wallop of shivers that barreled up his spine like a tsunami. The aura encompassing him metamorphosed into a lethal one. The air wreathing the former became too clogged up as he gulped at the air. The more he guzzled at the air, the more strenuous it became to breathe.He settled his palm on his chest hurriedly in a bid to tranquilize his rampaging heart. He was suffocated by the icy glare the latter sent his way, and his lingering gaze seemed to incite a deep sense of mortal terror within him. No, he couldn't be frightened by him. He could easily crush him and his e