“Who’s there Alex?” purred Beatrix from behind him and he came to his senses and looked away. “Shall we leave?” he asked gruffly, turning away and storming out of the apartment without a word. His indifference hurt Eva, and she slowly emerged from the kitchen after the door closed shut after them. “I’m not going to Phoenix. I'm fine with any other place,” she said, her mood already souring at the interaction. How could Alexander not recognize her at all? Hurt, she picked up her bag and trudged ahead towards the door. The doorbell rang, and Alyssa rushed ahead of her to open it.“You aren’t going anywhere, Eva,” scolded an upset Alyssa while opening the door. Skylar and Hayley barged inside, looking upset and displeased, arguing amongst themselves. “You shouldn’t have said that to him,” scolded Skylar. “I couldn’t top myself. She’s a bitch,” argued Hayley while the other two gaped at them. “I know, but she is Alex’s fiancée,” pointed out Skylar. “I don’t care,” said Hayley with a

“I can’t possibly go wearing such a shocking red dress? It's super short, Eva! Hell, no, I’m not wearing this,” wailed Sienna, holding the dress Alyssa had chosen for her. It was deep red with a scooping neckline and a short hemline and Eva was adamant that she wear it. “You don’t have a choice, Sien. Hurry, they’ll be here soon to pick us up.” Eva pulled the deep coffee-colored ruched dress on and stared at her reflection in the mirror. The dress matched her eyes, that were a few shades lighter in comparison. Her milky white skin glowed unlike ever before and she just couldn’t believe that the woman in the mirror was actually her! She grabbed her hair to fix them up in a messy bun when Sienna grabbed hold of her hand. “Let it be. Just curl it a little. You’re looking swooning hot, Eva.” She helped her curl her long hair while Eva helped her with the makeup. The doorbell rang and Eva rushed to open the door since Sienna couldn’t find her favourite perfume. “Sorry girls! Just a minu

The temptation was too strong, and he simply cupped the back of her neck and smashed his lips to hers, his demanding mouth grazing against hers roughly. He tasted of whiskey and salt, biting her lips to make her gasp. Her heart raced, pumping vigorously in her chest, causing her knees to buckle, and she just wrapped her arm around his neck for support. She could feel all the hard ridges of his body pressed against hers and knew that she was ruined for life. She could never get over Alexander Van Every. He lived in every breath, every cell of her body. His tongue glided inside her sweet mouth, and a groan of intense pleasure escaped Alexander’s mouth. This was pure heaven! The clinical kisses he was forced to give Beatrix in front of their parents couldn’t ever compare to this. He had always wanted to taste Eva's luscious lips since his growing-up years and now, when he had, he knew that he was doomed. He wanted more of her. Next time, he didn’t want a drunken kiss. He wanted her to k

Alexander’s eyes immediately sought Eva out, taking in the devastated look on her face. He frowned, wondering what the matter could be! Maybe she didn’t want to meet him again! Maybe she hated him after the stunt he pulled the last time they met. He should have restrained himself, knowing that she wasn’t in her senses. He shouldn’t have taken advantage of her when he knew he wasn’t a free man. The last fifteen days he had been neck-deep in work, yet he hadn’t been able to forget Eva or the heart-stopping kiss he shared with her. It was the best he ever experienced in his entire twenty-eight years of existence. He had just returned from his trip and had been going crazy in his mind ever since. The need to see Eva was so great that he couldn’t think of a better excuse than to go hunting for his sister. “What are you doing here, Alex?” Alyssa asked, massaging her temples, drawing his attention toward her. “I just returned and went to your apartment to see you, and you weren’t there. Th

Eva’s heart skipped a beat at his admission. This was what she had been wanting to hear for the last four years and now, when she had given up hope, Alexander was single again. Could she hope? No. He might be single, but he didn’t love her the way she did. He sure would find himself another for money. Eva looked down at the floor, refusing to look at him. She didn’t want him to realize the crazy flutter in her stomach and would behave as naturally as possible. She didn’t have any idea why he was suddenly being kind to her, but it couldn’t have anything to do with his break-off. “I’m glad she’s out of your life, bro. I couldn’t stand her at all!” “I know. Come on in. The food is about to arrive soon.” Alexander stood aside to allow them inside his tastefully furnished apartment, feeling quite satisfied to have Eva here finally. It had been his wish for the last few years, ever since she returned from Switzerland, but one thing led to another, and the wish remained unfulfilled in his