Elena's POV:I wiped away my tears from my face and entered the house. I found my parent's in the living room, sitting on the couch and discussing something."Good morning," I said, averting my eyes to avoid eye contact. I didn't want them to notice my red eyes.My parents looked up at me and watched me with a questioning gaze."Good morning. I thought you were sleeping so I didn't wake you up for breakfast, " Mom said."I woke up early and went out for a walk then decided to have breakfast," I said.My mom nodded, however, she didn't look convinced."Come here, princess. Your mom and I need help in selecting the decor color for tonight's dinner, " Dad said."Dinner? Why nobody told me we were having dinner tonight?" I asked them."Madeline parents will be leaving for New York tomorrow. Your mom believes we should arrange a farewell dinner before they leave. And it's tonight, you're invited too, " Dad said with a smile.Did I tell you how much I adore my dad and his habit of cracking

Elena's POV:I haven't seen Jake after last week's dinner. I stayed busy in completing my college assignments and tried not to recall his words that he whispered in my ear before leaving.But here I was thinking about him and his words "Princess, you're playing with fire". I felt a shudder ran through my body and I closed my eyes. He was always pushing through my walls that I construct around my mind to stop myself from going crazy. I couldn't stop thinking about him. It was so easy not think about him when he wasn't here. I was trying to push my feelings back because he was happy with Hanna. She was the girl he wanted in his life, not me. She was the one he cherished and felt connected. Now, my stupid mind knows that she's not here anymore and I can be with the man I loved from afar.I feel so alive around him. He brings out my seductive side and when his eyes follow me, I feel attractive and daring. His stupid sly smirk makes me crazy. My mind forces me to think that there is some k

Elena's POV:His lips were on mine. I couldn't believe it. I tried to make myself believe that this wasn't a dream where I wake up as soon as his lips touches mine.I closed my eyes when the sensation of pleasure filled me, chilling my bones and making me shiver on the places where I never felt anything before. His thumb was caressing the side of my jaw and unintentionally a sigh escaped from my mouth.Then I felt a hand on my back, pulling me closer. I was pressed on his chest. He changed the angle to deepen the kiss. My body was on fire with the way his lips were working, sending waves of desire making me powerless and vulnerable. He pulled away little, letting me breath and started to nibble on my lower lip. My body and mind was on cloud nine.Suddenly, his warm tongue caressed the outline of my lips seeking entrance of my mouth making me lose my balance at the feeling of immense pleasure. But a hand on my waist held me in place.He devoured me like a starved man, kissing, nibbling

Jake POV:I kissed her and everything started to feel different. Her lips were eager and demanding more passion from me. The torture she inflicted on me by gazing at me with her beautiful chocolate brown eyes was enough to send me to hell for thinking about the things that I want to do with her.We pulled away from each other breathing hard. Elena was looking down; her lips were wet and plump from the kiss that we shared. Her hair was a bit of a mess but I kept staring at her to memorize her face at that moment."I...I want you to stay with me, tonight". I said and tucked the strand of hair behind her ear.She looked at me with her hazy eyes and I sucked in a sharp breath, cursing myself for being so weak at that moment.She didn't answer me but her lips came back crashing on mine in a feverish kiss. I smiled at her and without thinking much I carried her to the nearest room. I placed her on the bed and she scrambled back to give me space to climb on the bed.I got rid of my shoes and

Elena's POV:I woke up feeling a pain in my head and opened my eyes to find darkness around me. I recalled how something was smashed on my head to make me black out. I panicked and tried to get up but my hands and legs were tied down with rope.I had no other chance but to yell for help."Help! Please, help me."I was hoping someone would hear me.Suddenly, I heard the noise of door and someone entered. A light coming from the torch fell on my face making me flinch."I'm glad you are awake."Ben kneeled down in front of me and I felt the anger pulsing through my veins."What the actual f*ck is this Ben? My mom must be going crazy. I need to go home before my dad turns the city upside down."He shook his head with an amused smile on his face making me angrier. I was glaring at him and he would be dead if I wasn't tied."You are mine and I am going to keep you here until you realize it," He smiled at me creepily.I was boiling with anger. If my hands weren't tied I would definitely give