MADELINE'S POV "Yes, please come in." Madeline muttered gently.Her hands frozen above her hair, she dragged her gaze away from the bedside mirror, and peered directly at the door, curious about the unruly visitor.The people who normally came to her room where maids, and some guards she was familiar with, and they rarely knocked. So? Who was this?Madeline's brow wrinkled, she pulled her hands from her hair, straightening as she waited for whomever was at the door to come. And to surprise, it was Rocky, Lord Darius's personal bodyguard.To say she was astonished was an understatement, and her mind began to race with questions about why he was here. He never came to get a room, never even looked her way when she walked, and Madeline lost count of the times she had tried to gain his attention, but he always feigned her off or acted ignorantly—an attitude she despised with a passion. That was how he behaved—The maids had informed her, but she opted to disregard their talks. Surely, h
BRIELLE’S POV Brielle stroked her arms gently as she walked straight to Lord Darius's room, shivering as she pondered why she had been summoned so abruptly tonight.He couldn't possibly want to have sex with her after the intense time they'd had the night before.Even if he did want to sleep with her, she hoped it would be something mundane. Not something that would necessitate them going to the training room and using sec toys and other devices on her.She didn't have much of a choice because she was still his submissive and her primary responsibility was to please her master, but when...Her insides still ached, and her thighs tingling as she walked, a momentary reminder of what had happened last night crossed her mind. As she remembered everything, a flush crept up her cheeks.The things he did to her, the way she had responded, everything looked like it was out of a movie. She didn’t want to believe that she’d been so wild. She'd never been that wild. She was a shy girl and…'B
DARIUS POVThe early morning sun rays beamed directly on Darius's face through the open windows on the balcony, and his eyes sprung awake instantly."Arghhhh…" He yawned loudly, grumbling.He tried to lift his right arm simultaneously but couldn’t. His right hand had become entangled beneath something, or was it someone? Brielle. His grin widened when he spotted her, dragging his gaze from the balcony to the bed. His lips curled into a lovely smile as he reflected on the previous night's events, and his chest constricted deliciously. She was right there. Her eyes were closed, and she was breathing softly, utterly unconscious, as he stared at her.She was stunning, and Darius was taken aback for a second by her beauty.Lifting his hands slowly, he caressed her hair, removing strands that had fallen to the sides of her face. The sun's rays bathed her in a warm glow, making her even more beautiful. This, however, did not surprise him. She was gorgeous every time.With a sigh, Darius co
BRIELLE’S POVBrielle considered lifting her hand and knocking on Lord Darius's bedroom door as she stood before it.She raised her hands, then lowered them again. “Fuck!” She muttered under her breath. Was she doing the right thing? For the hundredth time since she’d stood here, she asked herself, but the jealousy and guilt gnawing at her soul wouldn't let her turn around and go down the corridor, back to her room.Brielle had been overwhelmed with an unfathomable form of envy after hearing the gossip and whispers from the submissives about Madeline organizing a party that Lord Darius was purportedly hosting.She was enraged at him for not informing her about the event, and she was even more envious that he had hired Madeline as the event coordinator — a position previously held by the late mistress, Lady Delilah.Did this mean he had more respect for Madeline, appointing her to be in charge pf something so important? Not that she could even take on the task if appointed, but he wo
DARIUS POV Her lips tasted like honey mixed with sweets, and her exquisite aroma made breaking the kiss nearly impossible.Darius lapped at the folds of his woman's lips, their tongues shaping like two skins merging. His hands were already running down her face, neck, and chest, and when he reached into her shirt, he came into contact with her aroused nipple buds.Darius carefully pinched a bud, and she let out a quiet cry that sent blood shooting down to his groan almost immediately.Fuck! This woman.He was trying to take things slow with her, but how she reacted in his hold made his decision impossible to follow. And now, all he wanted to do was unbuckle his belts, use it to bind her hands, then fuck the shit out of her. One of his hands would hold her neck down while he plowed from behind. At intervals, her eyes would lock on his, and as her moans filled the room as they usually did, he would dig deep into her womanly heat and bask in the rhythmic pleasure."Hmmmn Master…" Dariu
BRIELLE’S POV Brielle glanced at the red gown she had put on for tonight's anniversary party.The translucent dress, which highlighted her delicate contours, was magnificent and exquisite in a simple way, and when combined with the make-up on her face, she couldn't deny she looked stunning. She wore no jewelry, opting to go bare because the ruched gown already had some diamonds, and she didn't want to look too flashy. Her shoes were a glass-designed Cinderella-type stiletto heel, and her overall glam was flawless.A smile came on her lips as she stared at herself in the full-length mirror before her.She imagined what Lord Darius would say if he saw her in this gown. A chill raced down her spine as she tried to play out the words he would probably mutter. For someone who liked telling her how beautiful she was at regular intervals, Brielle knew he would outdo himself tonight."Turn around." The stylist instructed, and Brielle twirled around gently, arching her back and hands as she
DARIUS POV Brielle was undeniably stunning.She was stunningly beautiful, and she caused quite a stir walking through the crowd and directly towards him.All eyes were on her the moment she’d stepped into the hall, and no one appeared to have taken their gaze away from her ever since. Darius knew it wouldn't take him two seconds to walk over to any man staring lustfully at her and punch the look out of the person's face. However, the event he hosted was very important, so he had to comport himself and avoid any trouble.Rest assured, if someone made a pass on her, he would handle them brutally, but so far, no one seemed to be doing so, and that provided him great satisfaction.Darius dragged his eyes away from the crowd and back to the only woman he was supposed to be looking at.She was dressed in the red gown he had chosen, and the outfit fit her exactly as he had anticipated. The diamond-encrusted material clung to her body like a second skin, emphasizing every contour. Darius's
MADELINE’S POV Madeline couldn't take her gaze away from Lord Darius and Brielle, and every time she saw them dance, a searing agony went through her heart. Madeline's bitterness had grown since the minute the bitch strolled into the hall, and all eyes were on her. Worse, Lord Darius had made a speech, declaring her his woman and threatening anyone who dared to touch her. The threat didn't bother her because she still had her preparations in place, but seeing how Lord Darius was captivated with Brielle, Madeline knew she needed to step up her game and make her plans even more drastic than before.Lord Darius had appreciated Brielle's attractiveness, even going so far as to name her the most beautiful woman in the room tonight. Still, he had not recognized her efforts in making this event a very pleasant one. She had spent sleepless nights trying to make the hall look presentable and different from any other decoration that had been done before, and the event planner had even marvel