AUTHOR’S POV “For so long, I have been struggling to believe or wonder why it had to be my son of all people. I understand that the agreement allows you to have sexual relations with other men as long as you are discreet, but I never expected it to be Blaze. Not my son, for heaven’s sake!!” He roared his pitch a little high. His chest rose and fell just like his feelings did. He felt so betrayed. To think that the woman he married saw him as nothing but a fool.“Why, Katie? Why Blaze?” He questioned, his voice quivering badly as tears stung his eyes.Her heart clenched tightly, and she couldn’t control the tears that spilled, a raw manifestation of guilt and vulnerability she could no longer mask. “I…I don’t know what came over me. I’m so sorry, Maverick. I…” She confessed amiss sobs. Words fell her because she knew she had no excuse. She had betrayed him. She was at fault here—the one who ruined in his kindness.There was a long silence as his fingers ran through his hair while she
KATIE’S POVHis words echoed in my head, an emphasis laid on the last word, but I could tell it was a mockery.“Your feistiness is making me harder.” He added in a low tone, and it caused her stomach to flutter.I replayed Maverick’s words in my head, and I became determined that I wouldn’t let Blaze have his way this time. I tried breaking free from his hold, and he kissed me aggressively. I kissed him back with the same urgency, burying my hands into his head. We both struggled for dominance, and he began unbuttoning my shirt, and in a swift moment, his hands were on my breasts. He withdrew one hand, and it found my panties. I was on fire, and I didn’t want it to stop. Suddenly, my phone rang in my bag, and I was immediately kicked out of my delusional state. I shouldn’t be doing this, not after I made a promise to Maverick and myself. Sniffing and pulling my shirt back into place, my fingers found their way into my bag, pulling out my phone. I stared at the screen. It was my husb
KATIE’S POVBlaze’s eyes darted to my face, searching my face for an explanation after his father’s revelation, and I quickly tore my eyes away.“Is going after my wife part of your ways to punish me for the death of your mother?” This time, a pained expression crossed his face. Blaze’s audible swallow reverberated in the charged atmosphere, his silence speaking volumes amid the unspoken turmoil. Maverick eyed him wearily as he waited for a reply, which came after a while.“Yes, Katie is the woman I have strong feelings for. It started as a game to prove a point about your choice, but it’s evolved beyond that, Dad….” He paused briefly to run his fingers through his hair. “But now, I can’t control how I feel towards her. I…I think I love her, Father.” I heard him confess, and I felt my breath hitch.Their eyes were glued to me, and it caused a bit of discomfort.Maverick turned his eyes toward my way.“What do you have to say, Katie?” He questioned.I swallowed the lump of saliva in m
KATIE’S POV The grand ballroom of the luxurious Skyview Hotel was adorned with glittering decorations, cascading curtains, and shimmering chandeliers. This was a huge celebration for our organization and my little way of motivating the workers to be more efficient. All work, no play, would make them dull after all. Plus the fact that I wanted to get my mind off everything.As the guests arrived, they were greeted by a red carpet lined with golden statues and lush floral arrangements. The air was alive with anticipation, the murmurs of conversations blending seamlessly with soft music playing in the background. Each attendee was dressed to impress, their attire rivaling the elegance of the venue itself. I beamed with pride as I ensured that everything was in order. I have put in so much work and effort with the support of the event planning team to make sure this is a night to remember for everyone. I took great care in selecting the perfect ensemble for the prestigious award ceremo
KATIE’S POV“The master will not be joining you for dinner," a servant announced as we settled into our seats. I glanced nervously at his empty seat at the head of the table. Was he alright?“Did he say why?" I asked the girl. She shook her head. Well, that made sense. There would be no reason for him to explain to her anyway. I waved my hand to dismiss her. “You'll go check up on him, right?" Hunter asked me just as I turned my attention to my food. “Of course," I replied. I looked around the table. Axel and his girlfriend were seated beside each other, talking in low tunes. I heard footsteps and turned to see Blake walking towards us. For once, he was early to dinner, I noted, but that was not what caught my attention. I subtly craned my neck to look behind him, but I didn't see Lily there. Now, that was alarming, seeing how close they seemed to have grown since the day that Maverick announced their engagement.Blake's eyes met mine, and he offered a slight grin. I looked away,
KATIE’S POVI didn't even have the strength to fight against the tears that were rushing down my cheeks. What was wrong with me? Why did I allow Blake to attract me so much? I could still picture Maverick's hurt expression as he made his last statement. A statement that turned out to be a threat. The calm and kind Maverick had threatened to push me to my death. That was a testimony to how hurt he was. And it was all my fault, and I was turning everyone into monsters slowly. Things would never be the same between us again. His words were clear. No third chances. He was not going to let me play with his emotions, not again.I wasn't even sure if I felt remorseful just because I had been caught again. Sure, I knew what I was doing was wrong and wished to stop, but I took no real action to do so. No matter how dominant Blake was, he still needed my consent to have his way with me, and I hadn't exactly stopped or fought against him vehemently. It was plainly written on my face that I wa
AUTHOR’S POVBlake watched Katie leave his room, anger building up inside him. Her words reverberated in his head.How dare she throw his love back in his face? He was Blake, handsome and irresistible. No one said no to him. Absolutely no one refuses him.Here he was, trying to fight for them while she did nothing but give them up.“Fuck” he cursed, shoving his hands against his wardrobe. He could still smell her sweet scent. That was not something he could forget in a hurry, given how heady it made him feel. What he couldn't understand was why she had such a strong effect on him.Leaning against the mahogany structure, he dragged his hand along his face. This was a huge disaster; he had always felt things could go wrong if he confessed his feelings for her, but he never thought it would go this wrong. He had only imagined that they would face opposition from his father, but he believed that they would overcome whatever obstacle he put in their way and leave the older adult in the du
AUTHOR’S POVMaverick stared at his son, shocked that he had made such a remark. So he even knew the implications of his actions with Katie, yet he continued with it. What was wrong with him? “Why are you doing this then, if you know the scene it would create? The press would hungrily eat up the news, and that's not good for my image or yours or the company's either."“I do what I please, Father, and I'm careful. Isn't that how you raised me? To take every opportunity I find and make the most of it?"Maverick felt his patience snap as he took in his son's proud, unrepentant expression. Did I raise someone like this? He asked himself, devastated. Where was he when Blaze was turning out this way? A few years ago, he would never have imagined that his son would turn against him this way to attempt to bring a mother figure into his life again.He had thought Blaze's displeasure would wane, and in the long run, they would reconcile when he saw that he didn't want to replace their mother