“THANK YOU,” Zoe said when the guards let her in. They may act a little bit rude to her earlier; she could understand it. Besides, Helios didn’t instruct them.Zoe heaved a deep sigh and cursed inside her mind when she walked toward the elevator. Ever since she has been an introvert, she will spend her time at school, at home, and vice versa. She’s not fond of socializing and seeing many people, making her feel a little bit anxious.At the same time, she was clueless. She might not be dumb, but she can still feel that jitters in her very first.It took her a couple of minutes before she reached the top floor of the building.The space on the top is vast, and every corner is well-furnished. The dim lights beamed in the hallway, and the indoor plants were quite refreshing to the eyes.The moment she saw Helios’s office, which is just at the center, right after she stepped out of the elevator, she took a deep breath to calm herself. She knocked thrice before she twisted the know and ente

Zoe’s POVMy mother was still teasing me while we entered the club entrance. The bouncer nodded at me, but I doubt that he knew me. The nod was for my mother, making me look at her.“Mom, stop smiling. You look stupid,” I said and rolled my eyes. I frowned and glared at her when she slapped my butt. “Mom…” I warned with a steady voice.She smiled at me and winked. Afterward, she dragged me towards the bar counter. “Two shots of sex on the beach!” she said, her voice booming and blending with the loud music being played.“I’ll have a beer, mom.”She arched her brow and glared at me. “Quit being stubborn, Zoe. Let go of the bad vibes, feel the rhythm of the music, relax and chill.”I took a deep breath and nodded. “Fine, you win this time.”I saw how a smile drew to my mother’s lips. “You mean, you’re accepting that you like Hel—”“Mom!” I yelled and then suddenly looked at the crowd. I pressed my lips when a couple looked in my direction, but, in the end, they still continued to da

Zoe’s POVThe atmosphere became thick, enveloping our warming bodies. Helios never left my lips, and he deepened them as his hand traveled from my navel to my right breast.My body shouts that I want him. I miss him, his touch... and everything. I want to feel him inside me again.His hands massage my right breast, making me feel the warmth of his palm through the fiber of the cloth covering it. His lips moved, and I joined his every pace. I kissed back with the same intensity and sensation.Our kisses sent shivers down my spine, making my body shudder in pleasure.A moan slipped out of my mouth when his lips moved down to my jaw, leaving soft kisses on it. Then it went to my neck; he sucked my skin as if he were a leech, and one moment, he stood up and undressed.My gaze swiftly landed on the tattoo, covering her left arm and chest. He walked towards the door and reached for the light switch on the side. The room became dim, leaving the penlights on the side open.I could see his tal

Zoe’s POV“Mom!” I called my mother as I looked for a dress inside my old cabinet.Silly me, for I am not wearing any dress like those. I only have jeans and shirts.“What is it?!” My mom yelled back as she was busy cooking in the kitchen.I shook my head. Instead of shouting at each other, why can’t I just get down and ask her… closely?Gees, self!I rushed towards the kitchen and saw my mom stirring. “Mom.”“Yes?” she asked, but her attention was still on the dish that she was cooking.“Hmm… can I borrow one of your dresses?” I bit my lower lip as I reached for the glass and poured the water pitcher.“For what?”“I have a date.”“A date?!” she exclaimed, which made me lose grip on the glass.“What the hell, mom?!”“Words, Zoe,” she said, more of a warning.“So, can I?”“Who’s your date?”I put down the glass on the table and sighed. “Helios—”“See—”“With his dad,” I continued. And watched for her reaction. I saw how her eyes widened, and her lips parted.“Seriously?”I bit my lower

Zoe’s POV“So, you pretended to be my wife?” This was Helios’s first question soon as he got back to the waiting area. As per the doctor’s advice, the Don needs to wait for another hour before they will transfer him to his private room, and here is Helios, sitting beside me, teasing me.I frowned and looked at him. “I left with no choice. I want to see your father too. And you just left me there,” I said and glared at him, making him smirk.“You see, being my wife has the perks—”“Stop with it. I will only hold it for this day. It’s fake, okay? Fake.”“Why don’t we just make it real.”I arched my brow as I met his gaze. “We already talked about this, Hel. Am I going to repeat it again?”Helios took a deep breath and sighed as he shook his head. “No. I’m just trying—”“Court me first—”“For real—”“That’s what we talked for. Convinced me more. It’s not that I am playing hard to get but makes me feel not just to like you but to love you instead, Helios.”Helios smiled. “I could feel th