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Chapter 1

SIENNA’S POVThe club’s bass thumped trough me, vibrating my bones as I gripped my vodka soda at the bar. Neon lights flashed over twisting bodies, the air thick with sweat and perfume. My black dress hugged my curves, a reckless choice for a 42-year-old still stinging from Evan’s divorce. He’d dumped me for a 30-year-old with fake tits, his betrayal a raw ache that made me feel old, worthless.My new Miami condo, boxes still unpacked, haunted me—a fresh start I wasn’t sure I deserved. With my kids both in college, I was alone, untethered, and Lila had dragged me here, swearing I needed to fuck someone and forget the pain. I wasn’t convinced, my heart heavy with hurt.“Stop looking liked your dog died,” Lila commanded, leaning close, her blonde curls bouncing, her perfume cutting through the haze. “You’re hot, you’re single, and you’re gonna bang someone tonight.”I choked on my drink, my cheeks burning. “God, Lila, chill.” The idea of a stranger’s hands on me made my chest tighten, E

Chapter 2

SIENNA’S POVThe dance floor shook with a slow, nasty beat, bodies rubbing under the flashing lights. His hands grabbed my hips, pulling me close, his hard chest brushing my boobs through my tight dress. His breath burned my neck, fingers digging into my curves, and every grind of his hips made my pussy throb. His brown eyes locked on mine, full of want, making my heart pound. Evan’s voice screamed in my head—too old, too used—but the wet heat between my legs begged me to keep going.“You’re hot as hell,” he said, lips by my ear, voice rough like gravel. His hand slid to my butt, squeezing, making me gasp.I laughed, nervous, trying to stay cool. “You’re the one causing trouble.” My voice shook, stuck between wanting him and worrying I’d look like a desperate mom.“Trouble’s my thing.” His grin was dirty, but his eyes got soft, like he saw my hurt. “Wanna get outta here?”My stomach dropped. Leave with him? he was too young, too good-looking, and I was 42, with stretch marks and Evan’

Chapter 3

DANIEL’S POVI leaned back in the restaurant booth, papers spread across the table, my pen tapping a rhythm. A week since that night, and her face still haunted me—those dark eyes, that curvy body grinding against me, the way she moaned when I ate her pussy. Most girls my age would’ve stayed, begged for my number, my money or my name. But she bolted, leaving nothing but a smile and a maybe. Her age, her confidence, the way she owned herself made her different from the shallow girls I knew. She was real, mature, and she had set a fire in me that I’d called every club contact, scoured socials, even checked uber records. Nothing. She was a ghost, and it pissed me off as much as it turned me on.“Dude, you’re obsessed,” Jake announced, shoving fries in his mouth across from me. His messy brown hair fell in his eyes, his grin cocky. “One chick runs out, and you’re acting like she stole your dick.”I snorted, flipping a document. “She didn’t run, she fucking sprinted.” My voice was light,

Chapter 4

SIENNA’S POVI stood in my condo’s living room, paint on my hands, brushing color onto a canvas. The picture was supposed to be bright reds and blues for a client, but my brush made hard sharp lines like Daniel’s face, his strong arms, his fancy buildings. My body warmed, memories of that night hitting me—his tongue on my skin, his hands deep inside, making me feel like I wasn’t Evan’s trash.I shook my head, trying to push it away. I was 42, too old to want a 26-year-old rich guy who touched me like he meant it. Evan’s voice laughed in my head, saying I was done, and I held the brush tight, painting fast to shut it up.The canvas got blurry, and I saw his brown eyes, hot and staring, as he kissed my chest till I moaned loud. My legs squeezed, paint spilling on my jeans. Why couldn’t I forget him? That night was a dumb move, a quick try to feel good, but it left me wanting more, not fixed. I was a mom, divorced, not some hot girl chasing a young guy. But my body begged for his hands,

Chapter 5

DANIEL’S POVI sat in my office, city lights shining through the windows, my phone felt heavy in my hand. Sienna’s text from that night kept bugging me. Fun? That’s what she called her moans, her pussy wet for my tongue? My dick got hard, thinking of her curves, her laugh, the way she ran like she was ashamed or scared. I wasn’t letting her go.She had given me her name, Sienna Peterson, and her phone number at the restaurant. That was all I needed to find her. I gave my PI all her information to find her, and he had to be fast about it.The PI was fast, he had checked the number in public records, looked at her social media, and found her freelance design jobs. By noon, he sent me a condo address in Coconut Grove, a small place, not like my fancy house. I stared at it; my chest tight. Why did she ditch me? Was it her age, my money, or something else? She was different, and I was stuck on her, even if I didn’t know why she kept running. I drove to her place that night, Miami’s warm a

Chapter 6

DANIEL’S POVI woke up in Sienna’s bed, sunlight slipping through the blinds, warming my bare chest. My body felt light, still buzzing from last night—her soft laugh, her dark eyes locking on mine, the way she let me hold her like she was mine. I reached for her, wanting her warmth, but my hand hit cold sheets. My stomach dropped. Not again! Her running from my place after our first night flashed in my head—heels clicking, door slamming. I sat up, heart racing, looking around. Her paint-stained tank top was on the floor, but no Sienna. Was she scared off by my age, my money, or something deeper?I pulled on my jeans and shirt, sleeves unbuttoned, flapping as I rushed downstairs. My mind spun, did I push too hard? Was she shutting me out? Coffee’s smell hit me as I reached the kitchen, stopping me. There she was, at the counter, her dark hair loose, wearing a tight tank and shorts that hugged her curves. She stirred eggs in a pan, humming an old Madonna song, her hips swaying just en

Chapter 7

SIENNA’S POVMy heart jumped when Zoe yelled, “Mom!” Her voice cut through the kitchen like a knife. I slid off the counter, my feet hitting the cold floor, and pushed Daniel away, my hands shaking. His warmth lingered on my skin, his breath still hot where he’d almost kissed me. Zoe stood in the doorway, her eyes wide with shock, her backpack hanging off one shoulder. Leo was behind her, his brows up, a small grin on his face. My stomach knotted. My kids weren’t supposed to see this—me with a guy half my age, my tank top crooked, his shirt half-open. What kind of mom was I, getting caught like this?“Why are you here?” I blurted, fixing my tank top, my voice wobbly. My face burned, Evan’s mean words; you’re too old, not enough mixing with fear that my kids would hate me.Leo dropped his bag, his grin soft but his eyes sharp, checking on me. “We wanted to surprise you, Mom. Looks like you surprised us.” His voice was easy, teasing, but kind, like he wanted to keep things light.Zoe’

Chapter 8

Sienna’s PovThe coffee shop provided enough coverage for my crowded thoughts as people came in and out and everywhere was lively.Lila was right, this was a good distraction from thinking about my once boring life which is now the nosiest.It’s been weeks now since I last spoke or saw Daniel. I had to keep my promise to my kids and it will be bad to against an oath I made to them.Does it kill me that I have seen Daniel? Yes! Do I even want to talk to him? Yes! But my kids come first before my personal feelings and I wasn’t ready to lose any of them because of some dick.“You need to call him,” Lila said, her voice sharp as she broke the silence between us.“I told you to stop bringing him up, Lila. What we have is over. Do I have to spell it out for you?” I snapped at her.She’s nagged for days to call him and get on with my life damning consequences but I can’t. “You’re gonna lose a good guy because of your kids?” She asked.“My kids are my happiness, and they always come first.”

Chapter 9

Sienna’s PovThe voice sent a cold shiver up my spine, I felt the ground could open up and swallow me whole to avoid this conversation yet to happen.I slowly picked up my bag, and turned to leave but the stranger grabbed my wrist. My breath hitched snd my heart skipped a beat, and I felt fear wash over me.“Oh my God, Sienna?” the stranger said.I didn’t want to look up but I had to, so I did. I looked at him and faked a smile, although shaky but it was convincing, a little bit.“Hello, Evan.” Since the divorce, this was the first time seeing him because I had left the crappy town to avoid running into him and the piece of crap with fake tits he left me for. But he was here, with her by his side. All the painful memories came flooding back, memories I thought I had gotten over.I froze, couldn’t say anything. I tried but the words wouldn’t just come out. I had to force it out somehow.I cleared my throat, “Why are you here?”He laughed, “Come on, you don’t have to be hostile. I mea

Chapter 10

Sienna’s Pov:Painting had always been my way of escaping reality and I was getting good at shutting the noise out.It’s been days since I cried in Daniel’s car, he comforted me and made me feel seen, but he promised to give me space to heal. He didn’t want to prey on my vulnerability, but we remained friends, nothing sexual.I could only think of him while painting, that was a good sign because the client needed erotic paintings for the art showcase, happening this year. It was the biggest art showcase in America and everyone who was into art from curators, to gallery owners, to money launderers were going to be there and the fellowship was something that’d boost my exposure and work.Not wanting to feel purposeless I applied for the showcase anonymously, they wouldn’t want a 42 years old competing with children. I had to use Zoe’s credentials to register, good thing we’re basically twins.Leo was more like his father, not in character but physical attributes—height, skin color, eye

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