Shane cut across the driveway, and when the doors closed, there was nothing but him. His scent, his breathing, and his chest against my cheek. I came harder than I had any right to and yet I felt like I was where I belonged. I valued these moments where he treated me like I was his, like I was precious and fragile. Even if it was all a lie. I knew I meant something to him. His hot and cold actions had my head spinning, but it did nothing to deter my stubborn heart. I couldn’t help but hope something would come from today. Whatever this was. Squinting as a blinding light flashed, my eyes adjusted before widening. The first and second floor came into view as the elevator went up, up, up.Holy shit.Shane’s grip on me tightened, and my eyes fluttered closed as I leaned into him. The elevator stopped with a ding. When the doors opened, curiosity had me peering forward again. I wasn’t sure what I thought
Pick your poison:Lose Control ~ Teddy SwimsNeon ~ LivingstonArchitect ~ LivingstonShaneThe walls are closing in, reality and dream collide as I glare at the closed door that served as a barrier between me and the witch who has enchanted my soul from the very fucking beginning. It’s impossible to keep my breathing quiet as I struggle for air. She’d hear my rasps, my gulps, if not for the running water. Gripping my chest, gravity yanks and I fall to my knees.I lose control.Max fights to come forward, and I have to shove him back. Digging my claws in, it’s only when the warmth of my blood coats my fingers, does my senses sharpen and my lungs expand. The air fills my chest and oxygen rushed to my brain. My shoulders shook following the sound of her splashing in the other room; completely oblivious to my despair as it bleeds from every pore in my body.My curse was loving someone who couldn’t be bothered to remember me.Adea was the shackle fastened around my ankle.A reminder I wou
ShaneMy breathing calmed as the bite sized woman glared up at me. The overwhelming need to bury my cock in her pussy came over me. I always loved it when she was like this. That fire in her gaze did things to me. It reminded me of the little girl who defied her father and gave me her virginity. Taking a step forward, I invaded her space. She nibbled on her lip nervously, but didn’t retreat. It’s as if deep, deep down, Adea knew what was hers was mine.We both knew who had the upper hand here. I don’t get some sick satisfaction at knowing I have all the power; don’t like the possibility she could think I was holding her here like he did all those years ago. My skin crawled as I banished those thoughts and focused on the way she shifted her weight from one foot to the other. Lowering my gaze to those beautiful curves barely concealed beneath the towel wrapped tightly around her body. Noting where my attention was, her arms folded
Empty ~ LetdownGo to Hell ~ LetdownIt took a moment for my words to register. My mouth watered as Adea’s eyes shone with unshed tears. When she accepted that the big bad bogey man hadn’t sent me, she relaxed. As if I were a better choice in comparison. She wanted to know more, and I wanted to give it to her.“I’m an open book, Princess. Ask away.”She gave me a skeptical look. We both knew that was a lie, but she didn’t comment. I could feel the change in the air, the eagerness this opportunity presented.“Why do you lick my tears?”I hadn’t meant to, but I burst into laughter. Dropping my forehead to hers, I couldn’t stop the smile that came with full force. Of all the things she wanted to know, she started with that? It was moments like this that caught me off guard and make me wish for what I can’t have.In another life, I wouldn’t hurt her, and she wouldn’t hate me.In another life, she would want me.“What’s so funny?” she grumbled.Straightening, I shook my head.“I’ve always
Lifetime ~ LivingstonShaneAdea wanted to know what I had up my sleeve. Well, there it was. Telling from the sharp inhale and the way her breasts pushed against my chest. It worked. I took my time kissing her. I sucked on her flesh before lifting off of her. Staring at her, I watched as she stared at my hair. She always loved it. When our gaze met, she blinked before smiling. She shook her head and then tried to yank free. I held tightly before releasing her. She crossed her arms. Of course, she didn’t believe me. As if I were someone to tell a joke or lie. I didn’t lie. Not to her. Withholding the truth wasn’t lying. I’d get angry if I wasn’t so serious. I’d expected… I don’t know what I thought she’d say. I sighed.That was a lie.I wanted her to believe me.No matter what.I’d done so much more based on a promise made centuries ago.“That’s the best you’ve got?” she huffed.Pulling me back to the present, she had a suspicious look in her eye. Like a teacher who caught her student,
Lifetime ~ Livingston(Because it still works lol)AdeaShane took his warmth with him, and my skin pebbled. I blinked up at the ceiling before I stared at his back. It seemed unfair. I lay naked beside him, while he was the exact opposite. Sitting up, I reached out, my fingers hesitated. We’d gone so much farther today than we ever had before. I didn’t want to lose him. I touched his back. Everything happened so fast. I couldn’t even track it. His spine straightened, and in a flash, he gripped my arm. I yelped as our eyes locked. There was a haunted look in his gaze, but when he blinked, it was gone. He released me and took a deep, shuddering breath.“Shane…”“I needed to get up,” he replied gruffly.“Yeah? That’s fine. I don’t mind,” I answered carefully.“If we stayed like that, I would have fucked you again.”“I wouldn’t have minded that either,” I laughed.“Mm..” he hummed.“Don’t think you’re off the hook just because you’re willing to be cute.”Crawling to the edge of the bed,
!! Physical and Sexual abuse in this book may be triggering for survivors !! Had I been a normal child, I would have hesitated. I would have felt guilty, sad, and maybe pity for the man in front of me but I didn’t. The warm glow from the full moon lit up the dark room. The rays caressed my cheek, squeezed my arm, and wrapped around me. I closed my eyes as they held me like a blanket and promised me that everything would be okay. It was as if she were whispering to me, telling me she was here with me. As if confirming that I was making the right choice. It felt as if the moon agreed with my choice. I was comforted with the knowledge that there was nothing wrong with what I was about to do. She told me there was nothing wrong with what I was doing, that there was nothing wrong with what I was about to do. If anything, she urged me forward. I lifted my chin and smiled at her, the Moon, not the Goddess that left me here by myself. Not the Goddess that did nothing to help me all those ti
Adea I walked through the hallway. My bare foot slapped against the floor while the other click-clacked as I walked. I’d lost the other one when he picked me up and threw me across the room. Finding it was the last thing on my mind. The servants avoided looking in my direction and those who were near me avoided my gaze. I’d learned a long time ago that no one was going to help me. I didn’t expect anything, not from my father and not from them. No one said it, they didn’t have to. Parents were supposed to love and care for you, I knew that much. My nursemaid once told me that parents love in different ways. Some are affectionate and some just don’t know how to show that love. Even as a young girl I knew she was lying to me, I knew for a fact my father didn’t love me. My father hated me, I knew that for sure. I didn’t have to do much to make him angry. I would say the wrong thing, look the wrong way, and he would hit me. He told me it was because I was supposed to have been born a boy