The Set Up 2 Novels & Stories

Amber was glad she had his attention now, even if the look on his face wasn’t a pleasant one. “Do I need to explain this again to you Miss Dubois? This is a business arrangement. Furthermore, I am still awaiting all the results from your medical tests. In time, Dr. Gainey will provide me with the time of the month you will be ovulating to maximize the chances of conception. You just had your birth control implant removed, so those hormones are still in your system. Do not take me for a fool Miss Dubois. Have a nice day.”

The sound of glass being hit by a metal commanded attention from me and of all present in the room. "Attention, everyone." Kaden Quier announced, placing the silver fork down by the bar and dropping his glass half-filled with champagne. "I’d like to introduce the couple we are all here for. " He voiced proudly. "My son's Athier Quier, heir to Quier construction limited and Malia Ditton heir to Dit Dot architecture firm." With that, the spotlight was on us. Everyone present in the room had their eyes searching the room for us. They cheered in awe at us like we were some kind of perfect couple. I fought back the puke in my throat.

She had all the time she needed for her recovery, but would she remember him one day? He escorted her around the hall, and she took her time in touching and sensing every bit of decoration and furniture there. Out of good faith, they had consented to allow the decor to remain there a while longer. But once someone booked the hall for a next meeting, the set would have to go. "I still can't remember, Jing Yue." "Let's go somewhere else, then."

"Or maybe someone slipped those empty bottles into my office while I wasn't there." As I spoke, I carefully watched Malcolm's and Gavin's expressions. Malcolm was good at hiding his emotions, so his face barely changed. But Gavin's expression stiffened for a moment, and his hand trembled without him realizing it. Malcolm quietly steadied Gavin's hand before saying to me. "Who besides you could get into your office? There are security cameras all over the hospital. If someone had planted evidence, they would have been caught." I let out a mocking laugh. "That's because someone knew the hospital security system was being upgraded over the last two days, so every camera was offline."

"Both. Please, Jason. Both of you." Sebetsian groaned, head dropping to Ammy's shoulder as he tried to stop from cuming at the mental image alone. Both he and Ammy had a kink for being doubled and it didn't matter what end they were on. It was a rare occurrence, usually taking more time for prep than they had, but when they did get a chance, they jumped at it. "Then scoot over my love." Jason urged, shifting to lay behind Ammy, hands roaming over her naked sides.

“Thank you" ******** The ballroom buzzed with excitement as couples gathered, ready for the evening’s challenge. The event host, a lively man in a sharp navy suit, stood at the front of the stage with a microphone in hand. “Welcome, everyone! Tonight, we’re putting your relationships to the test with a series of fun yet revealing challenges! Let’s see how well you trust each other, how much you know about each other, and just how strong your bond really is.” Alice shifted uncomfortably beside Kelvin, resisting the urge to glare at him. She was sure they would fail for they had no bond whatsoever.

The day Guglielmo Raimondi takes over as the Don, I receive a final notice from the hospital because I can no longer afford my dialysis treatments. On the TV, Guglielmo sits at the head of a long table in a black suit. He is giving an interview on a live broadcast. The host asks, "Don Raimondi, if you could say one thing to the person you regret losing most in the past, what would you say?" Guglielmo hesitates for a moment before picking up his phone and making a call. My phone starts vibrating on the hospital bed. I hear him ask, "You left me because you thought I was broke. Do you regret it now?" I look at the enormous bill for my kidney transplant. The fees show a string of zeros I

"Today, the High King will make our marriage official. Remember what I told you before." His voice was like ice. "After we're married, we'll live separate lives. Play nice, and maybe I'll let you save some dignity in this marriage." I was floored. How could the heir to our kind say something so outrageous? He took my silence for consent, his grin growing wider. "Just keep in line, and I won't let you embarrass yourself in public." He was sure I would fall in line. Then came the sound of footsteps. The High King's right-hand man, his second-in-command, stepped out—with Damon, the werewolf, in tow.

“I understand how you feel. That day wasn’t entirely your fault. I realized that even if there’s no room for me in your heart right now, I still can’t forget you. So could you give me another chance?” The sincerity on his face made the rejection stick in my throat. By the time we left the cafe, it was already noon. Blake had taken half the day off and insisted on walking me back to the grocery store. As I opened the door, the wind chimes rang. Two unfamiliar he-wolves stood at the counter. Both wore black jackets. A faint metallic smell of blood lingered in the air. One had his back to me, flipping through items on the shelf. Then the other turned around…

Then, she pinched Stanley on the arm, hard, and led him to the couch, where they took a seat. Stanley's eyebrows twitched in pain. He quickly closed his eyes and said to Leo, "Put on your shirt and wake Archer up as well."