"I'm gonna fück you so hard you won't be able to remember your name but mine," Arden whispered against my ears after giving me a mindblowing órgasm that had me clinging onto his strong shoulders, shaking. One moment he was devouring me. After then, he was taking me up higher and higher to my sanity and exploded until there was nothing but my lust-hazed mind trying to grasp that reality. In a blink, he was quick to undress me in the process while my eyes were tightly closed, hushedly regulating my breath. My ears were still ringing. My heartbeat was windlessly skipping. I never imagined it could feel this good with him. I felt his hot skin against my skin and that was the only time I looked at him with wide eyes. There was a slight fear in my heart, but looking at his eyes brimming with so much lust and appreciation, that fear turned into excitement and confidence. I knew I didn't have that attractive body you see in magazines or runways. I wasn't skinny or lean. I had subcutaneous fa

ARDEN Two days... Two days had passed since I held her in my arms, pleased and sated. Two excruciating days... To my surprise, I was her first. My initial reaction was anger. It consumed me for a moment when I realized it, but then pride swelled in my chest. I was her first, and then there was guilt. I was wrong all along. She made me believe it was her what it was—a night of pleasure in exchange for money- her job. She did not correct me nor defend herself, but then... I did not give her a chance to do so, did I? I wasn't gentle with her, although I didn't plan to be. However, I could have been less rough. But her soft whimpers and moans were driving me so wild I wanted to ravish her, take everything she could give me. Ugh! I felt like I had been in abstinence for many years. I thought that once I claimed her, my fascination or lust over her would go away, but it didn't. Instead, I craved even more. I wanted more. I wanted her to spread her legs for me. I wanted to touch her. Ju

"Mom, I'm okay. I talked to Adam, and it didn't go well. I wanted to drop by, but something urgent came up, and we had to head back. How's Braven?" I sighed."He's fine. He's been asking about you." I could hear her sigh on the other end. "This... this silence between you and Adam isn't getting any better. He told me he's taking that job at Henderson's company.""Who's that?""A friend of his. Scarlett.""I've met her.""What's going on, Addison? This can't keep going like this.""We're fine, Mom. We talked and sorted things out. I just can't go home yet, and he understands that. You know Adam. He can't go long without talking to me. He loves me." I chuckled lightly, hoping to lighten the mood. She'd been worried long enough.She let out a gentle sigh. "I miss the old Adam.""I miss him too. I miss all of you.""We could come visit you if you'd like. I'll talk to Adam before he starts his job in Chicago."Excitement filled my heart instantly. "I'll let Arden know. I hope Adam will com

I felt tense with unspoken emotions as I waited for the arrival of my mother, Adam and Brave. I had been nervous all day, hoping that this meeting would help mend the strained relationship with Adam, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of dread.As the doorbell rang, My heart raced. I rushed to answer it, and there stood my mother, her appearance becoming stronger. Braven was the first to step inside, his face lighting up as he saw me. He jumped at me and gave me a warm hug."Addie, I've missed you," Braven said, grinning. I smiled, feeling choked with emotion. "I've missed you too, Braven." I led them to the living room where Arden was waiting, talking to someone on the phone. I turned to Adam. He remained distant, standing a few steps behind, his eyes avoiding my gaze. He only greeted me with a curt nod. My heart sank, but I tried to smile. My mother, sensing the tension in the room, tried to diffuse it with a warm smile. "It's good to see all my children together again," she

ARDEN "Where's Addison?" I asked Adam, noting the furrow in his brow. "The woman said you called for him...shit!" he exclaimed, hastily standing up from his table. My heart raced as I followed Adam's lead, a sense of urgency gripping me. I knew something was wrong when I saw Adam was alone at the table. Adam and I rushed through the corridors of the building. My heart drummed with each step. The air was thick with tension, and the sense of urgency hung heavy in the atmosphere. "Did she say where she was taking Addison?" I asked, my voice tense. Adam shook his head, his worry evident. "No, she just said you were waiting for him." We reached the door of the stockroom, and I pushed it open with a sense of dread. The room was dimly lit, and my eyes quickly scanned the area. It was empty. "Fuck! Fuck!" I cursed under my breath, my heart pounding in my chest. I turned to Adam, urgency in my voice. "Describe the woman to me. What did she look like?" I almost growled the question,