DomenicoThe chandeliers cast a golden glow over the room, turning every glass, plate, and fork into instruments of light, casting prismatic shadows over my brooding form—shadows that seemed to mock the turmoil twisting inside me. The golden hue of the restaurant's walls was supposed to provide a comforting embrace, yet tonight, it felt as if they were closing in, suffocating me with the scent of gourmet dishes and the murmur of contented diners. I sat there, an island of discontent amidst a sea of luxury, flanked by my ever-watchful bodyguards who stood like silent sentinels."Sir," one of them murmured, his voice barely breaking the hum of conversation around us, "will you need anything while you wait?" As if I were waiting for anything meaningful, but nah! My own doom!I glanced up from my clenched fists, knuckles turned white, the fine lines of my suit doing nothing to dispel the disarray of my spirit. "No," I replied, my voice a soft growl that belied the tempest within. "just...
GailI followed Dark because I could feel something wasn't right; the man who was supposed to be mine wasn't into me at all. I'm desperate right now, and I don't even know what to do. First, he made me feel like shit in front of the Kate girl who worked in our penthouse for 2 days, and now I'm sensing there is another woman in the picture.Come to think of it, that girl is Kate, and there is another Kate that he's seeing. Do I have to change my name to Kate for Dom to look at me?I really don't know what to do, and I'm running out of time. I should be the queen, not going up and down trying to find out who has Dark’s heart.The way I'm so mad, I should be using my wolf spread to run to wherever he went. I can't believe humans are in denial, and they don't believe creatures like us exist. But I swear to the goddess that if this Kate woman is the one, or worse, his mate, I will not hesitate to kill her. I will not let any human stand in my way of being the queen. Not on my watch.With a
When Jade discovered that her mother had stolen her educational funds, she decided to pursue the man her mother desired. It was all a game, but what will Jade do when she discovers Domenico Lombardi is her phone sex client, Dark? “You think you can tame an old daddy like me?” Mr. Domenico Lombardi’s stone-like voice makes me nervous, but I’m not backing down; I know what I want. “Yes,” I added a nod to confirm it but cursed internally at my luck. I’ve never had a boyfriend, and here I am trying to tame a man old enough to be my father. It is said that the apple does not fall far from the tree. I guess I am truly Kate’s daughter. I had an internal laugh at my stupidity. He scoffed, and I responded by nodding once more while watching the darkening of the silvery gray pupils in his eyes. How come? I brush it off as his cold eyes wash over me. Domenico Lombardi’s presence makes me squirm. When I’m around him, I get the impression that I’m being judged and ignored at every turn. “Ho
~Jade’s POV~ I hate the sound. It is the most vexing sound on the planet. I mean, I’m not in high school anymore. I reached for the nightstand to turn off the alarm, but I pressed the snooze button. After 5 minutes, the ridiculous sound came back on again as I was about to fall asleep again. I grumbled, closed my eyes, and drew the blanket closer to my face, hoping to fall asleep. “Wake up, Jade. Don’t forget you have an interview today.” “Just 15 minutes, Dad.” “Baby, no one will take you seriously if you arrive late.” It annoys me he was right. With a deep grunt, I kicked open the blankets. I hate adulting. I mean, I have to find a job. Three months ago, I was a girl with dreams, and working wasn’t one of them. Not yet, but knowing how things are at home, I need to work to help my father. I immediately walked into the bathroom, took care of my business, showered, and picked out what to wear for my interview: a black pencil skirt with a high waist that fit my curves and ended just
~Jade’s POV~ My ride arrived while I was still bawling. How could he be so cruel to me? Why he didn’t even give me a chance to prove myself? I am not worth standing before him dressed like this? Could it be the choker? Why did he have to pass judgment on my personality because I wore a choker? I unzipped my bag and took out a tissue. “Are you alright, ma’am?” As he drove on, the driver inquired. “I’m sorry, bad day.” “It’s too early to have one, but some people are designed to ruin our days, especially the rich ones.” His words made me laugh. “Thank you.” “You are welcome.” The man stated. The rest of the ride was peaceful. The car came to a halt in front of the bank. I went down, rated the man’s service, and tipped him. The bank wasn’t very busy, so I waited a few minutes for someone to assist me. Before gaining access to my funds, the banker began asking me a few questions. As he typed, I noticed a puzzled expression on his face. He then sighed. “How much did you say was here?
~Jade’s POV~ I called an Uber to Mike’s. My best friend Lee was already waiting for me when I arrived 15 minutes later. I hadn’t seen her, but her car was parked outside. Lee waved at me as I stepped in. I smiled at her, but I was still an emotional wreck. Lee and I had hoped to attend the same institution, but I have to tell my best friend that I will not be attending college unless I can find a way to gather funds. I walked right up to the table. Lee rose to greet me with an embrace. She gave me the warmest hug I’d ever received. Lee knows me better than my father does. We’ve been buddies since the beginning of time. I met her when I was eight years old after my mother told me I was a mistake and that I meant nothing to her. I ran off, and I intentionally wanted a car to run me over because I was an unwanted child, a burden that my mother made me be. That’s when Lee saved me, and since then she has been coming to check on me, and, one thing led to another, we became friends. “You l
~Jade’s POV~ I sat and watched Mr. Arrogant stare at me with such hunger, or maybe it was disdain combined with hunger, but I’m not giving up. Kate hadn’t taken her seat yet, so I went to a seat with a better view of Mr. Lombardi. With his gaze on me, I drew my skirt up to my thighs and opened my legs. Since she stole my funds, I have been motivated to do just about anything to piss Kate off. I will steal her next target. Domenico kept his attention fixed on me as he held my scarlet thong to his nose. I parted my legs to give him a better view. “Oh my God, Jade, what have you done?” “Just watch, Lee. Just watch.” I had no intention of giving up. I intended to leave Domenico Lombardi, wanting more of the garbage that wasn’t worthy of standing in front of him. I watched as the man stood up and walked away from Kate. I smiled as he dashed out of Mike’s like he was running for his life. I then drank my wine while closing my legs. Time to face Kate She shifted her gaze to mine. I coul
~Jade’s POV~I was waiting for Dark to call me while lying down on my bed with my head facing the ceiling and my phone tapping on my thighs. It has been a few hours since I have been resting in this position. Dark promised to call every day, but he hasn’t called, and it’s starting to get to me. I have been watching porn for the past three days. Dark seems to be an experienced man, so I had to up my game. When I glance at the watch that hangs on my wall, I see that it is almost one in the morning.I expected him to call today because he hadn’t called in three days. The realization that it was going to be another night of disappointment caused my eyes to start getting heavy, and I let out a sigh as I came to terms with the situation. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom, where I did my business. After that, I went to the basin and splashed some water on my face so that I could remain awake for at least an additional hour. I’m not ready to give up just yet. The moment I finished rin