Lily's POVI padded down the hallway, my steps echoing faintly against the polished floors. Oddly, my clothes felt comfortable enough, and I was grateful for them.Quickly, I approached the front door, hoping to get to the hospital and head straight for a boutique as well. Mr Blackwood's dress clothes and the blue dress he'd bought for me yesterday were the only pieces of clothing I had to my name—it was either that or walking around the house naked.I approached the front door and pulled the handle, opening the door. I dashed outside, and the first thing I noticed was a well-dressed chauffeur standing outside, leaning casually against a black luxury car.A chauffeur was the last thing I was expecting. At most, I was hoping to take a bus downtown. Well at least, he didn't make Joe pick up today to monitor me. The chauffeur was a middle-aged man, balding at the middle of his head. He had a genial smile and a warm disposition, and I immediately wondered just how much this man could tel

Lily's POVI wasted no time in darting away from the aisle. Heart thudding in my chest, I leaned against the wall, trying to steady the erratic organ. I felt as though I was a criminal, running away from justice.He hadn't seen me, thank God, or I knew he would have come barrelling down the aisle, wanting to talk to me.Memories of that day at the hospital came pouring back. I remembered the way that Ricardo man had looked at me, his eyes boring into my skin as though he wanted nothing more than to peel my clothes off my body.At that point and now, I craved so much for Mr Blackwood's protection.But even then, I remembered how Mr Blackwood had frozen on his feet, as though Ricardo had immobilized him. I remember the fear that had flickered between his eyes on that day at the hospital, and I knew that Mr Blackwood had been genuinely scared.Perhaps Ricardo was the only man who could scare him so.Finally, when my heart had stopped beating a tattoo against my ribcage, I let out a loud

Lily’s POVThe fact that this man was on top of me did strange, delicious things to my insides. He stopped kissing me and opening my eyes, I found him gazing down at me.“Trust me?” he breathed into my face.I nodded, wide-eyed, my heart bouncing against my ribs, my blood thundering through my body. I was too stunned to speak.He moved away from my body, standing to his feet, and the sudden exposure left bitter air clawing at my skin. I craved his warmth again. "Stay still, Lily." He called out. "If you move, I will know, and your punishment will be even greater."I smiled. "Is it weird that I am anticipating your punishment?""Haha, stay still." Mr Blackwood replied, his face staying passive. "I'm coming back."Ooh, fun! A voice spoke in my head, and I tried to shush it. Even as goosebumps of excitement erupted on my skin, I tried to assure myself that this was not fun.Leaning down, he kissed me again, his lips tender against mine, and his weight shifted on the bed. Giving me a sm

Lily's POVI found my way to my feet, feeling comforted by my conversation with Mira. And at the same time, I felt numb all over.What she had said about Mr Blackwood hating touches from females kept ringing in my head. Several possibilities ran through my head, as to why he was that way. Was he secretly gay? Was he abused in his childhood?It felt as though I had more questions than I began with. But this time, I was determined to know more about the man who fucked me almost every day. He had so much access to me, my mind, and my body. Why shouldn't I have the same?I picked one of the new hoodies and threw it on, wearing absolutely nothing underneath. I glanced at myself in the mirror as I got ready for dinner, again noting the rosy cheeks and bright skin. I was widening as well, growing plumper around my middle.The woman staring at me in the mirror returned my smile. If there was anything I was totally grateful for staying in Aiden Blackwood's house, it was the fact that he took v

Aiden's POVJoe's eyes met mine, and I felt a tiny flicker of fear in my heart.I gripped my knife and fork hard, glancing at Lily. Did she suspect anything? I doubted it. All that was on her white-looking face was confusion and a little fear.A close call, I thought.My gaze darted back to Joe. "What is it, man? What news? Spill it."Joe glanced at Lily pointedly; it was a mere flick of his eyes, but I got the message. This news was best shared in private.Quickly, I pushed backward, the chair making a scraping sound on the floor as I stood to my feet. I crossed the table to Lily, who looked as though she'd just seen a ghost."Come on," I ordered, my fingers going around her upper arm. "Dinner's over. Go to your room."Lily glanced down at her plate of half-eaten hash browns, and then up at me, vivid green eyes full of confusion. My stomach fluttered at the sight of her, staring up at me from below, but I shook my head to dispel that thought."Come on!" I repeated this time my voice