Asta's Novels & Stories

She replied with a smile as she watched Philip leave the studio to answer a call. Dana had settled well in California within the short period that they had arrived. She turned on the T.V and watched the crisis going on in America and then it got to a certain point where she heard about the CRUZ company, owned by Maria and Manuel Cruz. The company was accused of plagiarism and infringement.

“HAPPPY BIRTHDAAAAY” they yell out as we clink our shot glasses together. I throw back the tequila and feel it burn all the way down to my stomach. This has to be my sixth? Seventh? shot..I’ve lost track, but the buzz I’m riding is supreme. Audrie makes her way back to the dance floor with Connor and Liz. Paul and Anna go back to the shameless flirting they have been doing all night. “So how’s it feel birthday girl?” Tate says turning to rest his back on the bar.

“ A pet for the dragons, can she handle us though?” His hands goes higher and I bite my lip harder. Santino’s hand on my left thigh massages the inside of my thigh and Maximo spreads my thigh adding more space between my legs. “ I guess we will find out, for now. I will try not to burn her alive.” Maximo growls before he puffs some air on my face and disappears before my sight. Santino lets go of me too and sits back on his seat, he looks out at the vast land they own.

Was I really so delusional as to think we might be getting back together? Yeah, I was. Obviously, that's not going to happen. Even though it feels impossible, I force my lips into a thin smile before giving a halfhearted wave. "Hi." The brunette with gorgeous, long wavy hair taps her chest. "Hey, I'm Vanessa." She cocks her head toward her blonde counterpart. "And this is Andrea. We're Taus." My expression must say it all because she quickly elaborates. "Alpha Sigma Tau, that is."

**Chapter: A Distant Echo** Lisa was sitting on the terrace of Ace’s mansion, sipping on her coffee as the early morning sun painted the sky in hues of pink and orange. It was one of those rare peaceful moments they had these days, a brief respite from the chaos that seemed to follow them. She glanced over at Ace, who was leaning against the railing, lost in thought. He had been distant lately, more so than usual, and Lisa couldn’t help but worry.

Andrei said. The car stopped at a house bigger than Zeke’s, and Alpha Diego opened the door. She had no choice but to follow when they got out of the car. “Come in,” Andrei said. “Welcome to our home away from home.” She was too anxious to appreciate the decor, but she could see no expense had been spared. Again, the Academy showed its bias towards those who were ‘more important’ than others. They led her into a lounge where Alpha Diego went straight to a cabinet that looked full of the finest alcoholic drinks.

She is my wife, tesoro mio. “Sir, are you ok?” she asks and I blink out of my stupor and smile softly at her. “I’m sorry. You have a sticking resemblance to someone I used to know. How rude of me. I’m Matteo DeAngelis.” I stick my hand out and she looks from my eyes to my hand. “On sec, Heather. I’ll call you back.” She hangs up and takes my hand and shakes it. “Anastasia Renato. Pleasure to meet you Matteo.” She says, and I smile at her. Her phone rings again.

Alessandro asked looking as sexy as ever with his black shirt and a few buttons at the top undone showing his tattooed chest. "I think I might order spaghetti" I said looking down at the menu. "Have you seen anything you like?" "I have, she's sitting right infront of me" He smirks flashing me a wink.

He said with a smile. I nodded at him and continued eating. This isn't the first time that Ashton went to visit the Philippines, this is probably the third time. The last time he went their, he talked about how kind and how hardworking the Filipinos are. He also learned how to cook a dish called Chicken adobo and darn, it tasted so good especially with freshly cut pineapples on it.

she kissed my forehead, “stai al sicuro ti amo.” “Stai al sicuro, ti amo.” The drive to the Vitelli estate was long. As I stared at the view, I thought of how life with the Vitelli’s would be, seeing as they didn’t mind showing up to the wedding covered in blood, who knew what else they didn’t mind doing?