CHAPTER FORTY TWO

~RAELIYA~ I couldn't help glancing at Kaelric as he took a seat at the kitchen counter. He folded his arms before turning to me and I looked away then cleared my throat. “I… I don't know if we have everything and just so you know, I don't know how to cook…” “It doesn't matter. Why don't you prepare something with what is available?” He asked and I pursed my lips. “I… I don't really know how to cook. I used videos to cook the last one” I told him and he raised an eyebrow before getting up from his seat. “Are you leaving?” I asked but instead of replying, He walked towards me then pulled out some ingredients from the cabinets. “What are you doing?” I asked and he paused before turning to me. “We'll cook together” He stated and I gasped. “Me and you? Cook together?” I asked and he nodded slowly. “Why are you so shocked by that?” He asked and I shrugged. “You usually don't like spending time with me. You do know cooking takes a long time, right?”

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

CHAPTER FORTY THREE

~RAELIYA~ I didn't know if Kaelric was flirting with me or not but his words got my heart racing. I felt so overstimulated being next to him which was something that never happened before. I was too aware of his presence and shuddered whenever his hand brushed against mine. “Chop up the vegetables” He ordered me, snapping me out of my thoughts. I immediately grabbed the knife and began to chop the bell peppers. “That's not how you chop, Raeliya. Let me show you” Before I could protest, he was already behind me, grabbing my hands and pressing his chest against my back. I sucked in my breath as he slowly chopped the bell pepper while holding my hand. “You see that?” He questioned softly and his voice sent a shudder down my skin. I nodded hurriedly before pushing him away. “I see. You don't have to get too close" I told him and he scoffed before going back to what he was doing. He gave me instructions on the things I needed to do while he did his and I couldn

Last Updated : 2025-09-28

CHAPTER FORTY FOUR

~KAELRIC~ Getting turned on just by watching someone eat wasn't something I'd ever thought would happen to me but there I was, practically undressing her with my eyes like a freak. I truly was losing my mind. “Kaelric?” She called out and I cleared my throat as I immediately stood up from the table. “It was a good meal. Clean this up” I ordered before hurriedly walking away and I heard her scoff behind me but didn't dare turn back. As soon as I got to my office, I let out a breath I didn't realise I was holding. “Fuck me” I muttered and only then did Dante clear his throat. “I'm sorry but I'm not into men” He replied and I could see the humour dancing in his eyes as he stared at me. I was about to cuss him out when my stomach grumbled and a sharp pain shot through my abdomen. “Damn” I muttered as I doubled over. Dante immediately came to help me out but I slapped his hand away before walking towards my chair and taking a seat as I let out a groan.

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CHAPTER FORTY FIVE

~RAELIYA~ I pushed Chase away and slapped him hard across the face. “What do you think you're doing?” I screeched as I took a step away from him. I hadn't expected to meet him on my run, drunk at that. “You can hit me as much as you want if that means you'll give me a second chance” He slurred as he tried coming closer but I just took a step back. “I don't know what you're on but you shouldn't be out here while you're this drunk. Where is Sophia?” I asked and he frowned. “Stop fucking bringing her up, Raeliya. This is about us…” “There is no us. They stopped being an us a long time ago and I'd really appreciate it if you left me alone…” “But I cannot leave you alone, Raeliya. Trust Me, I've tried but everyday is miserable without you. It doesn't have to be like this between us…” “I can't be out here with you right now, Chase. I need to get back home…” “That isn't your home! Your home is with me! It's always going to be with me!” He screamed and

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CHAPTER FORTY SIX

~KAELRIC~ As soon as Raeliya left, I sat up and slapped away the hands that were on me. “Everyone leave” I ordered as I stood up from the bed and they all shared confused looks. “But we haven't even pleased you yet. We…” “Do I have to repeat myself?” I asked and they all immediately shook their heads as they climbed out of the bed. Only when they were gone did I let out a sigh I didn't realize I was holding as I ran my fingers through my hair. This was a fucking mess. At first, I had wanted to fuck those girls just to see if I could get whatever feelings I had for Raeliya off me but I couldn't do it. Their scent, their touch, it was all wrong. I had tried, goddess knew I had tried. I had even taken alcohol hoping it would help ease me up a little but all it did was make me think of her which was stupid because she was out there kissing another man. “Fuck me” I muttered as I walked back to my bed. To me, these feelings were way worse than the curse that

Last Updated : 2025-10-05

CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN

~RAELIYA~ “So is this how things are going to remain awkward between you and Boss?” Skylar asked as she helped me pack. The house built for Kaelric was complete so we had to move today. I wouldn't say I was excited to move back to the east but at least there would be more space to be away from him. Ever since that day, I stopped talking to him unless it was completely necessary. Luckily for me, we didn't go for any meetings together so I had no reason to act like we were in love. I doubt I could even do that without slapping him in the face. “It's not awkward, it's just how it was meant to be. We are business associates and I might have forgotten that for a while but I remember now” I murmured without turning to her as I walked towards my closet and pulled out my clothes. Seeing that I didn't want to talk about him, she sighed and we talked about something else other than him as we packed. By the time we were done, it was mid afternoon and all my things had been

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