All Chapters of BOUND TO THERON BLACKMOOR:REVENGE BEST SERVED WITH COLD WINE: Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

I stepped out of the room and into the night air. It was past midnight, yet the park buzzed like early evening. People moved, laughed, and strolled pretending nothing was amiss.Someone had been busy while I was inside. Fools. Did they really think I wouldn’t notice? Their clan members, scattered across the grounds, were playing at being customers. Tch! A pathetic disguise.I paused, scanning the crowd’s edges. From the smallest child to the oldest cripple each one of them could be carrying a weapon meant to kill. Someone among my own had sold me out. No matter. His nine generations before and after him will be erased.Scoffing, my eyes shifted to the entrance paths. All still looked as they had when I arrived. But I knew, the clearer the path, the deadlier the walk. The darker the path, the more vicious the trap. Now that I was out, they would know. They’d already be sending their signals.Fair enough. Three… two… one, fireworks cracked open the sky. This was undoubtedly their signal

*LAURIE*“Then I'll be sure to exhaust you,” he said, reaching out and pulling me closer, planting another kiss on my lips.This time, it was hotter, hungrier, and I couldn't stop the moan that escaped my throat.My body pressed against his as the kiss deepened, and his hands found the small of my back, stroking the exposed skin with his thumb.A jolt ran through me, and the next thing I knew, my hands were on his chest, tugging at his shirt, desperate to pull him closer.I couldn’t help thinking — maybe he was just a good kisser, or maybe I was just too easy. But I couldn't care less. All I wanted was more of his touch. I felt myself getting crazier, more lust-intoxicated with each passing minute.He drew me closer, one arm wrapped around my waist, the other stroking the side of my neck. His breath was warm against my lips, his eyes dark with desire, and it was clear that he wanted me. And I wanted him.Just when I was about to lose myself in his touch, he pulled back. I frowned. He

*LAURIE* “Miss Rayne, here is a project for you to work on!” he said, waving a file in the air. I stared at him. Work already? It had only been less than two hours since he agreed! I cleared my throat and nodded. He threw the file at me. I caught it and read the front page. My eyes widened. "You want me to create twelve complete pieces consisting of the necklace, ring, earrings, and bracelet before spring? Spring is barely one month away." He shrugged. "Is that too much? You've always been fast, haven't you?" I looked at him incredulously. "No, but... How am I going to do this?!" He raised a brow. "Well, I'm not asking for a miracle here. Just work harder than you usually do. You're talented, you've got a knack for designing, so use it!" With that, he was gone. I opened the file and scanned through the pages. It was a Phantom Core jewellery line, VantaX, and he wanted a new line of designs. Spring is about three weeks away. How was I supposed to start s

Author’s Note: This chapter contains mature, explicit scenes with themes of dominance, rough intimacy, and power dynamics. Reader discretion is advised.*LAURIE*"Theron?"I stood up. He was standing in the doorway."What are you doing up at this hour? And what are you doing here? It's 2:30 a.m.""I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd come to finish this piece. Look, it's finally done. Isn't it beautiful?"I picked up the necklace and handed it to him."Did you sleep at all?" he asked.I bit my lips and nodded. "I did.""Lies!" he snapped."I assume you also did not have your dinner.""Um, well... no. Not really. But it's okay, I'm full of energy, I'm fine, really," I quickly said."Really!?" His tone sharpened. I could tell he was getting angry."Eloise!" he called.The door opened, and the maid walked in. "Yes, Master," she answered."What happened?" he asked."Mistress worked hard and finished the set, Master. She was very focused, and I didn’t want to disturb her. My apologies.""It'