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The night it burned

ARIANA'S POV. He was already on the bed when I leaned back against the pillows. His eyes moved over me like he was memorizing every inch."You're trembling," he said softly, a smile tugging at his mouth."I'm not," I whispered, though we both knew I was lying.His hand started at my ankle, the warmth of his palm dragging slow circles over my skin. He slid up to my calf, then the inside of my knee, moving as slow as a snail. "You know I can take my time with you all night," he murmured, his thumb brushing the edge of my thigh. "But you'll beg before I'm done.""Not a chance," I said, but my voice was already thinner than I wanted.He bent forward, his lips pressing a soft kiss just above my knee, then another higher up. "I want you to feel every second," he said against my skin.His fingers spread over my hip, holding me still while he kissed a trail that made my whole body tense. His mouth hovered just over the heat of me, close enough that I could feel his breath, but not close enou

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The stranger's bed.

Ariana's POVThe first thing I felt was pain—sharp and pounding right behind my eyes. My head was heavy, my mouth dry, my stomach turning like I'd swallowed glass.I groaned and rolled onto my back, the sheets cool against my skin.Skin.That's when I realized I wasn't wearing anything.My eyes snapped open. The room wasn't mine. The ceiling was high, painted white, and the walls were covered in expensive-looking art. A faint smell of cologne and something smoky hung in the air.Flashes from last night hit me like a punch."Fuck," I muttered, crying to stop myself from crying.The fact that they didn't come after me was what made it hurt more. I'd walked out of that club feeling like my chest was hollow. My head had been buzzing from the drinks, from anger, from humiliation. I'd been ready to scream at anyone who crossed my path.I gave everything to Jerry. I was even ready to give him my life. We have been dating since high school. I gave him my time, despite my father's disapproval.

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When the past walks in.

Ariana's POVI was standing in front of the mirror, brushing out my hair, trying to make myself look like a person who hadn't been falling apart for the last forty-eight hours. I'd been back home since yesterday, but I hadn't seen my dad yet.Not that I was surprised. Work always came first for him.Tonight was supposed to be dinner with my mom. She'd been trying to get me to "reconnect" ever since I came back. I could already hear her moving around in the kitchen, the smell of garlic and onions filling the air.I walked in and sat at the counter. She looked up from the stove."You didn't come back with Riley?" she asked casually.I swallowed hard. My chest tightened. "She had something to do," I said, keeping my eyes on the chopping board."That's unusual. You two are always together."I forced a small laugh. "We're not kids anymore, Mom. We don't have to be joined at the hip."I could feel her eyes on me, but I didn't look up. I couldn't tell her the truth. She had much problem on h

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Jaxon Devereaux

Jaxon's POVI was born into old money. The Devereaux name was already carved in stone before I even took my first breath. Generations of power, wealth, and influence ran through my veins. I didn't have to chase money—it was already mine. I didn't have to prove myself to anyone—people already knew who I was.I was the kind of man who got anything I wanted. Money. Respect. Fear. Women. Especially women. Being handsome was just another weapon in my arsenal—a strong jaw, sharp eyes, and a mouth made for temptation or destruction, depending on my mood.I kept my world controlled. Ordered. My rules were simple. No one crossed me. No one lied to me. And I never, ever touched the same woman twice.Kelvin was one of the many people on my payroll… if you exclude half the world. He was a good man, but greedy. Always thinking about his cut, always looking for ways to get closer. He'd invited me to dinner more times than I could count. I'd refused every time. I had no interest in his personal life

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When the devil plays a game

Ariana's POVIt had been days since the shower incident, and my father hadn't said a thing. Not a hint, not a sideways comment. That could only mean one thing—Jaxon hadn't told him.Relief should've made me lighter, but it didn't. My father's silence on that one topic didn't stop him from finding new ways to remind me I was a disappointment. He never ran out of lines.Meanwhile, Riley and Jerry were in Hollywood, smiling like they'd just won the lottery. My phone kept buzzing with their updates—her in glittery dresses, him holding her waist in front of red carpets. My mother was furious at Jerry for using me, but she knew as well as I did there was nothing we could do. Jerry was old money. We weren't even new money.Not that his money was what made my stomach twist.It was something else entirely.I had slept with Jaxon Devereaux. A legend. A god.I told myself I'd forget it. Pretend it never happened. But I couldn't and one night, curiosity won. I searched his name online not because

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A golden cage.

Ariana’s POVI didn’t sleep that whole night. I tossed, I turned, I counted the chandelier lights hanging in my ceiling until my eyes burned. But nothing helped. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him again and again like I was trapped in a loop… a cursed one. Jaxon Devereaux. A name that was enough to rewrite what I believed about nightmares. He definitely wasn't just the monster under the bed, he owned hell. So how the hell did I end up with a man like that? How the hell does he become my boss? They say it's a small world but everyone knows that it's just bullshit. The only literal explanation to this was that God was playing a cruel game on me and I don't even believe in the guy anymore. Maybe it's a sign for me to go back to church. I closed my eyes trying to calm myself but still nothing worked…and nothing should. I should be freaking out right now. Jaxon's reaction yesterday was colder than the Atlantic ocean. He just walked past me like I was invisible, went straight to h

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Thirty seconds.

Ariana’s POVMy legs felt like they belonged to someone else as I forced myself down the winding staircase. My heart pounded so loudly I was sure the butler—waiting for me at the bottom—could hear it.“Great, we don't want to piss Mr Devereaux this early,” he said, calm and composed as ever. Meanwhile, I was practically vibrating like a leaf in a hurricane.He folded his hands behind his back and began in that careful, professional tone of his. “Mr. Devereaux maintains certain…preferences. He takes his coffee black, no sugar, no cream. He favors simple breakfasts. Eggs, lightly scrambled. Toast, not burnt, not soggy. Pancakes are acceptable, but never too sweet. He doesn’t tolerate excess butter. He dislikes greasy meals, anything fried in too much oil, and he never touches cereal or pastries.”He continued, listing details as though he were reciting commandments etched in stone. But I couldn’t absorb a single word. His voice blurred, drowned out by the thudding in my ears. My thought

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Mistakes don't repeat

Jaxon’s POV. Her body trembled under my hand, every shiver running through her frame like a silent plea. My grip tightened on the back of her neck, forcing her eyes to meet mine. I can't believe she came here even after I warned her not to. She must really be seeking death or her contractor gave her too much money —- enough to make her trade her life for an impossible mission. God, my competitor never learn. They keep sending women like I owned a brothel. I think it's high time I put a stop to it. It's just unfortunately that the scape goat is my best employee's daughter, that would mean he would go for at least two weeks grieving break. Employees break are not really my thing but I'm sure it's going to be worth it for Kelvin.“Who sent you?” I asked, my voice low and deliberate. Each word was a blade. “Who are you working for?”Tears welled fast in her eyes, spilling down her cheeks. “I—I don’t know it was you. I swear. I didn’t know.” Her voice cracked. “It was coincidence.”I na

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Confession at the edge

Ariana’s POV. The second Jaxon left the kitchen, I ran. My legs carried me down the hall faster than my mind could keep up and I didn’t stop until I reached my room.I slammed the door shut and leaned against it, shaking so hard my knees buckled. My body slid down until I hit the floor, and the first sob tore free. He could have killed me. He almost did.I pressed trembling hands against my throat, feeling the soreness where his grip had been. If he had actually killed me, I'm sure even decomposition won't find my body. I forced myself up and stumbled toward the dresser. My suitcase sat half-open at the foot of my bed. Clothes spilled out like I’d been living in chaos—which, I had. I shoved them in without folding, tears blurring my vision. I didn’t care what I packed. I just needed to leave.I whispered to myself through my sobs, “You’re lucky, Ariana. Don’t waste it. He let you live. Don’t push your luck.”As I yanked my charger from the wall, my phone vibrated in my hand. The su

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Run little kitten.

Jaxon’s POV. A small smirk tugged at the corner of my lips as I saw that little weasel run to her room, banging her door shut like she was running from her worst nightmare. “I told you we should never meet again,” I muttered, folding my hands on my chest, leaning sideways on my door. “Now you will pay with your sanity.”After almost three minutes of staring at her door, I walked back inside my office, slamming the door shut. I had other things to do. I leaned back in my chair, pressing the phone to loudspeaker, my fingers drumming the polished wood of the desk. Tom Miller’s voice came through on the other end. “Mr. Devereaux,” he began, the same rehearsed enthusiasm I’d heard a hundred times. “What an honor. Truly, I can’t tell you how delighted I am that you took my call today.”He said he had an offer I wouldn't dare to refuse. That's the only reason I haven't sent this call to my secretary—- yet. “You’re always our most important guest, the centerpiece of every auction—thoug

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