CAMERON’S POVSeconds slowed as I stared at her, swallowing hard. "I —I never stopped loving you, Serena. And I always will." I had definitely been dying to tell her that but if she wasn’t sober right now,she definitely wouldn’t remember by morning. Then slowly, hesitantly, she took a small step closer to me until we were just a breath apart. My heart raced as I searched her eyes, and then finally, very gently, she pressed her lips to my cheek. A shiver went down my spine at the feather light touch. Lifting a hand, my fingers found her silky hair and I whispered, "You need some rest, Serena."She pulled back, eyes flashing defensively. "Don't tell me what to do Cameron. You have no idea what I'm dealing with." "Then help me understand," I pleaded gently. "Let me be here for you." For a long moment she just stared at me, and then she turned away, heading for her room.I followed suit, watching her change into a short black dress that hugged her full curves."Where are you going n
KADEN’S POVI woke up with a start as soon as the glaring red light of my alarm clock pierced through my bleary eyes.7am. Groaning, I rubbed the sleep from my face and tried to sit up, only to freeze in panic at the sight of a mess of mint green hair fanned out on the pillow next to me. My brain scrambled to make sense of what I was seeing. This had to be just one person. I realized with dawning horror that it was Bianca, her chest rising and falling softly with sleep. "What the hell?!" I choked out, scrambling backward so violently that I toppled right off the edge of the mattress. My memories were fuzzy, but I knew for certain this was not supposed to happen.Bianca stirred awake and rubbed her eyes, sighing tiredly."Kaden?" She yawned, before peering over at me with bewildered eyes. "Why are you almost on the floor? It's Saturday, go back to sleep and relax.No need to yell.""Don't you dare tell me to go back to sleep!" I exploded, adrenaline and anger replacing my shock. "Exp
SERENA’S POV "Ugh, where am I?" I grumbled, as my eyes popped open,trying to adjust to the brightness. My head pounded like someone was banging inside my skull with a hammer.I slowly pushed myself up into a sitting position, the soft cotton instantly feeling cool against my bare legs. Glancing down, I realized with a start that I was clad only in an oversized t-shirt that was not mine. The worn fabric hung loosely around my shoulders, and my chest tightened as I recognized the design. It was one of Cameron's concert tees, plus his sweet scent was all over me. That's when it hit me. I knew this bedroom. Knew those deep grey walls and sleek modern furniture. This was Cameron's apartment. The same loft he used to bring me all the time when we were dating. I dragged my hands down my face, trying to piece together how on earth I ended up here half naked and hungover. "Morning sleeping beauty." Cameron's low voice came from the doorway, pulling me from my thoughts. My head snapped up to
SERENA’S POVI was about to fire back a sharp retort when Cameron cut in smoothly. "She was with me. Got a problem with that? You really shouldn’t because you were with your girlfriend, enjoying her company. Saw you two getting cozy as you headed upstairs." Kaden's face flared crimson. "Back off, man. You don't know shit about me and her." Cameron just smirked, infuriating Kaden further. "All I know is she was wasted and upset. Good thing someone was around to take care of her properly." Their eyes were locked in a tense stand-off now. My head was spinning. "Alright, that's enough." I said firmly, stepping between them. "What happened last night doesn't matter. Kaden, I appreciate your concern but my night is really none of your business."He scoffed, clearly intoxicated by raging jealousy. "None of my business? I was worried about you.. what you might have thought..”My response was quick. "I just wanted a peaceful morning but clearly that's impossible with you two bickering. I do
SERENA’s POVThere I was,thinking my first blind date ever was perfect. My date for the evening, John was smiling sweetly at me and then his eyes suddenly widened with panic. He leaned in, whispering urgently, "Serena, duck under the table! Quick!"Confused and alarmed, I stammered, "What? Why? What's happening?"Before he could respond, a woman stormed into the restaurant and scanned the place.In an instant, he confessed in hushed tones, "That's my crazy ex-wife. We're going through a messy divorce. Please, just duck under the table. I don't want her to see us together.She can’t see me here!”Way to go,John Cena.To say I was shocked was an understatement because for the past thirty minutes we had been sharing laughs and talking about our interests and life,he didn’t think it was necessary for him to give me such a vital information? Ain’t no way in hell was I allowing that fire breathing dragon to come have my head. I spied her coming closer from the corner of my eye and she was
SERENA’s POVDan Lodge, my supposed stepfather, flashed a warm smile and gestured for me to take a seat. "It's good to finally meet you, Serena. Julia has spoken such beautiful things about you. And you're such a beauty, just like your mother."I gave a small smile as I took a seat right next to my mother."It's great to be here," I managed to reply, still struggling with the sudden turn of events.Cameron, my ex-boyfriend, cleared his throat and greeted, "Welcome, Serena." His voice carried a hint of formality, and I responded with my fakest smile, avoiding direct eye contact. Instead, my gaze was fixed on the display of a large roasted turkey at the center of the table.Kaden, Cameron's twin brother, remained silent, and indifferent, as if I was invincible. Well, that was pretty rude. Cameron, on the other hand, looked oddly pleased to see me, a cheeky grin playing on that handsome face of his.Taking a closer look at both brothers, I noticed the subtle differences that set them ap
SERENA’S POVMy eyes darted to the door, wondering what would happen if it swung open at that very moment.“Was just fucking with ya, it’s locked.” Cameron said with a devilish smirk. “I’d be right there Mom!” I called loudly and then whispered to him.”She cannot see you here”“What do you mean? This is my house.”I pushed him toward the bathroom. "Hide in there. I'll figure something out."“Wait, you expect me to stay in your bathroom and hide like a criminal?”“Don’t be impossible and keep that deep voice of yours down before she hears you from outside,” I said in my smallest voice throwing him a warning look.Just as I directed him to the bathroom and closed the door,I adjusted the towel on my chest and made way to my room door,opening it. I quickly threw on a casual smile, hoping to appear unfazed. "Hey, Mom. Sorry, I was just finishing up in the bath."Mom glanced around, her sharp eyes narrowing as she entered. "I can smell a man’s cologne. Were any of the twins in here?"I he
CAMERON’S POVSeeing Serena again after a year made me very excited than I thought I would be.She was the last person on earth I expected to walk into the mansion last night. She looked even more radiant and beautiful than I remembered, making it difficult for me to focus on anything else. I had been to her room minutes ago and she wasn’t back from work yet. I was itching to see her especially because of how she avoided me this morning.Interrupting my train of thought, my father's voice broke through the haze. “You need to apologize to Kaden,” he urged.”It is better we avoid legal trouble as much as we can.”The mention of Kaden's name ignited a fire of anger within me. While I couldn't prove his involvement in the company's embezzlement, I couldn't shake the feeling that he had some part to play, despite Pete, a worker, taking the blame."Apologize to Kaden? Over my dead body," I retorted. "He may not be the mastermind, but he's involved somehow. I just know it."My father sighed