All Chapters of Pleasure After Pain: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Chapter Thirty-One Kyler toured me around Albany after eating our breakfast. I enjoyed the art museum the most and Kyler seems to know I would because I’m an exterior designer. “Do you paint, too?” he asked after we shop for clothes. I nodded and smiled. “Yes. I’m in-love with landscape paintings, nature and such.” “How about portraits?” he asked more attentively this time. I squinted my eyes at him. “Yes. You’re not gonna ask me to paint you, right?” Kyler grinned. “Oh, Kyler! I’m not that good with portraits.” I chuckled. “So? I don’t care if you turn me to just shapes, as long as you made it.” “Tss.” I hissed and rolled my eyes. “Fine! Then we

Chapter Thirty-Three Our eyes locked the moment we stepped into the elevator. There were five other people inside, and our floor was the last stop. He looked at me with undeniable heat, and I knew I looked at him the same way. I wanted him now. I wanted to kiss him, to devour him. I craved another taste of the feeling I knew only he could provide. Kyler reached for my hand, his fingers weaving through mine, pulling me closer. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down my spine. I sighed, a deep, longing breath. Pure lust was taking me over, every inch of my being screaming for his proximity. I felt as if I were being consumed by the intensity, as though I was devouring him with my gaze alone. Now, it's clear to me that he wants me. Not as a mere distraction, not as a fleeting amusement to pass the hours. He desires me, not superficially, but with a depth and sincerity

Chapter Thirty-Five Chapter 35 "What are you up to, today?" I asked after taking a shower. I saw Kyler wearing his suit, a departure from his usual casual wear. "Business?" Kyler smiled at me, his eyes holding a mixture of determination and a hint of something I couldn't quite place. "I just have two meetings downtown, and I'll be home before noon." I pursed my lips, a subtle unease settling in my stomach. "Okay." I glanced around his penthouse, and the silence seemed to amplify my sense of solitude. I didn't relish the idea of staying here alone while he was away. "Can I go out?" "Sure. What do you have in mind?" "I noticed the bookstore nearby when we passed by it last night. I want to check out some architectural books." Kyler considered it for a few seconds before nodding his head. "Alright. Is it oka

Chapter Thirty-Seven Chapter 37 “How did you get my number?” I said as I tried my best not to stutter and thanking God I didn’t! “I have my ways.” he replied in a bored tone. Then his voice turned low and husky when he said, “I always have my ways to have you, Lila.” The hairs on my nape raised from fear. I’m under Kyler’s protection, right? Taylor couldn’t hurt me, he wouldn’t get near me. He just won’t. Though I feel like I was just convincing myself but I repeated the words over and over my head, trying to gain strength from it. “You can’t have me this time.” I gritted my teeth. There was a pause in his line and I was fighting with myself in whether I need to turn off the call or stay and listen. Before the first

Chapter Thirty-Nine Chapter 39 The next day, I woke up with Kyler's hands wrapped around my waist. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. For a moment, I lay still, relishing the comforting embrace and the sense of security that Kyler's presence brought. As I shifted slightly, his grip tightened, and he stirred awake. His eyes, still heavy with sleep, met mine. A lazy smile played on his lips, and he pressed a gentle kiss on my forehead. "Good morning," he murmured, his voice husky with sleep. "Good morning," I replied, a contented smile forming on my lips. Kyler's lips curled into a mischievous grin as he traced circles on my waist. "Yep, really. No business meetings, no urgent calls. Just you and me, and whatever the day brings." The prospect of a day fr