Ethan:My heart pounded as I raced down the hallway towards Greyson's office, dread coiling like a serpent in the pit of my stomach. When I got the call that Kimberly had shown up here alone, every instinct warned me that she was in grave danger. That twisted bastard was capable of anything.As I neared the door, a commotion reached my ears—the sickening crack of glass followed by a muffled thud. Adrenaline spiked through my veins as I pictured the worst, my strides lengthening with urgency.I didn't bother knocking.Planting my feet, I drove my shoulder squarely into the door, the lock buckling under the force of my entry. My eyes instantly found Kimberly, huddled on the floor beside the shattered window, shards of glass glittering in her hair like fragmented diamonds. But she was alive.Relief washed over me in a dizzying wave, only to be consumed by a scorching blaze of fury as I took in the crumpled form of Greyson lying in a heap several feet away. The depraved look of malicious
Ethan:After we broke apart from the intense kiss, I gently sat her down on the plush couch in my penthouse's living room. I knelt before her, taking her soft hands in mine. Her amber eyes were wide with a swirl of emotions - fear, relief, love. I stroked her knuckles soothingly with my thumb."Kimberly, you have to promise me you'll never take such an insane risk again," I said, my voice low but intense. "When I got the call that you were at Greyson's alone...I've never been more terrified."She opened her mouth, likely to protest, but I placed a finger over her lips to silence her. "No, let me finish. That deranged bastard already tried to have you killed once. I won't let him or anyone else endanger your life again. You mean..." I swallowed hard, struggling against the lump of emotion in my throat. "You mean everything to me, Kim. I can't lose you. I've lost way too much in this world. I won't lose you too." Her eyes shone with unshed tears as she nodded slowly in understanding.
Kimberly:I paced anxiously around my bedroom, my mind consumed with worry for my friend Vanessa. Ever since my harrowing ordeal with that monster Mary, I had been desperate to track her down and ensure her safety. The thought of her being caught up in my uncle Greyson's web of deceit filled me with dread.Ethan had given me a new, secure phone to use, understanding the importance of keeping certain communications private. With trembling fingers, I dialed Vanessa's number, my heart pounding as it rang. Please pick up, please pick up, I silently pleaded."Hello?" her familiar voice crackled through the line.Relief washed over me. "Vanessa! Oh my god, I've been trying to reach you for days. Are you okay? Where are you?""Kim? Yeah, I'm fine, just staying low for a bit after everything that went down," she replied cryptically. "How are you holding up?""I'm hanging in there," I assured her, though the trauma still lingered like a dark cloud. "Listen, we need to meet up somewhere safe. I
Kimberly: This was what I had been yearning for, his strength, his possession, his dominance, my fingers tangling in his hair as I arched against him.a low growl left his lips as he stared down at the piece of cloth covering my breast like it was his biggest enemy.In a single motion, his hands came down on my clothes, ripping them off my body with a single tug.I gasped but it was unheard as Ethan slammed his lips to mine swallowing my moans, his hot mouth moving down and latching onto my breast. He sucks slowly, gently, using his tongue to swirl around my nipples, my nipples tighten in response all my muscles clench for more of it. Eyes lifting to mine, he grazes his bottom lip up my breasts to my collarbone.He suddenly steps away from me and runs his hand through his hair down to his face, looking like he is fighting for control.The excruciating chill I feel from the absence of his body makes me shudder.Take that off now,” he says, pointing to my now shredded dress. “And look
Kimberly:The first thing I became aware of was the delicious ache between my thighs, a reminder of the intensity of Ethan's lovemaking the night before. A sleepy smile curved my lips as my eyes fluttered open, seeking out the solid warmth of Ethan's body.Only...he wasn't there. Frowning slightly, I reached across the rumpled sheets, finding them cold as if he'd not slept on his side of the bed.That was odd. After last night, I had expected Ethan to be reluctant to let me out of his sight, let alone leave the bed before me.A faint murmur and rumble of voices from beyond the bedroom door caught my attention and I dragged myself out of bed. I Wrapped a silk robe around my little frame padded across the plush carpet and pulled open the door, intent on finding out what all the noise was about.As soon as I stepped out of the room and went downstairs, I was greeted by Ethan, talking to Tony with a pinched look.Wondering what was going on, I walked up to him…"Kim!" Ethan exclaimed, br
Kimberly:The fire coursing through my veins propelled me forward, my steps fueled by anger Ethan's words echoed like a war drum, urging me into a battle against Becca. I wasn't going to let her get away with this one. Storming out of the mansion, Ethan's security team began clearing a path through the swarming throngs of paparazzi and reporters. Their shouts and flashing cameras blurred into white noise as I ignored them and their disgusting privacy-invading questions.I was a woman possessed with anger and by the need to duck up Becca for her disgusting attempt to get back at me. With each pounding stride, my focus narrowed onto a single goal - confronting my uncle and his disgusting daughter.For what they'd done? I would go to any length to not only punish them but get back what belonged to me.By the time I reached Becca's home, I was practically vibrating with wrath. My car remained a distance behind.I pounded my fist against Becca's door with enough force to burst it open u
Kimberly:After settling into our new secret hideout, I tried to push aside the gut-wrenching events of the past few days. Ethan was busy coordinating our counterattack against that fucking Greyson, while I attempted to process the staggering revelations about my family's sordid history.The shrill ring of my phone shattered the tense silence, causing me to nearly jump out of my skin. Glancing at the unfamiliar number, I hesitated, suddenly gripped by an inexplicable sense of dread."Aren't you going to answer, princess?" Ethan arched a questioning brow from across the room.Stealing myself, I swiped to accept the call. "Hello?"The voice that responded nearly caused my heart to seize in my chest. "Well, well, if it isn't the little survivor herself."Mary.A tremor racked my body as memories of that nightmarish encounter assailed me in vivid, agonizing flashes. His cruel laughter. The viselike grip on my neck. The soulless promise of death in his eyes."You..." I choked out, my throat
Ethan:Once we got back to our room, I gently placed Kimberly onto her. bed. Her eyes remained locked on mine, wide and unblinking, as if she was still processing all that had happened. It was the first time I had seen her punch anyone with so much anger that I wasn't sure if I should be proud or scared of the monster I had made.Cupping her battered hands with infinite tenderness, I placed a hushed call to my private physician. "We require your services immediately," I said before hanging up.Less than half an hour later, my doctor arrived with a first aid kit. His gaze swept over the room in one deft, assessing perusal before settling on me."Good evening, Mr. Ethan. What appears to be the issue?" he asked, walking closer to me.I lifted Kimberly's hands, a fist that was now mangled and busted in different parts., and the man inhaled a sharp breath. "I see. If you would kindly excuse me, miss. This will require a more extensive examination."Kimberly didn't so much as flinch or pro