Lovi's POV
Because when that random man had made that sensual request, I impulsively nodded my head in a knee-jerk reaction. Once I reacted, he smirked provocatively. And, without giving us the opportunity to carefully consider, he squeezed my hand firmly, and then we were speedily out the back entrance when he suddenly and unexpectedly stopped abruptly.
"So, what is the matter?" As we tried to enter a dark corner, I questioned.
"I cannot take this anymore.. I've got to take you now," he said that between respirations.
At his utterance, I gulped down as he whittled down his gaze on me like a hawk prowling its food source. I did not even say anything at all because I could not even think. I came to know in the back of my mind that all of this was way off the mark, but seeing Kyle actually makes me feel hostile and outraged. I was also still working extremely hard to slow my breathing and grasp my gulp of air.
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Athena's POV I brought back my gaze to Cloud,who was sitting there looking at me and waving me goodbye in his car, window frames completely open and a cheesy grin on his face. When I saw him still trying to check to make absolutely sure I was perfectly alright, I ended up giving him my face of an angel thensmiled and waved, then motioned for himto consider leaving. He drove away afterraising his right hand in a salute and bursting out laughing. I started to laugh, still gazing lovingly in the direction in which he had left off. I really can not possibly ask for something more. Cloud is the type of man that every woman wishes she could have. It has been a week since I returned to the office, and he keeps driving me there every morning and makes sure to pick me up at the end of my shift in the afternoon. Except forpreparing food and a list of groceries, I very seldom have to do any household tasks as soon as we get home be
Lovi's POVI had been late for work, and now everyone, including Athena, must have been staring at me with questionable eyes. After years of working with the company, it would have been my first time being late, so I fully comprehend the throbbing questions in their eyes. I did not have the nerve to explain myself, so I forestalled my gaze. After a few moments of having to settle into my work area, our office supervisor calledme up."Sir, good morning." As soon as I walked into his office, I greeted him respectfully."Lovi, good morning. Is everything all right? What actually happened?"I breathed deeply. "I sincerely apologize for being so late, sir. I absolutely guarantee that this would bethe first and last time it will happen," I responded right away.My boss shook his head and dismissively tossed his hands up in the air. "It was all right. I do not really mind your tardiness because it just was not habitual, which
Megan's POV "H-hi," I stammered, a little shyly. Cloud, who had been standing from the other side of the door, was obviously taken aback by my appearance. His dark-coloredeyes narrowed as surprise and bewilderment embossed their way across his handsome features. Just to see him bare-chested real close crafted him even more breathtaking. A complexion that has already been tanned, oblique muscles over muscular arms. His chest is seamless, his pec muscle is outlined, and his six-pack abdominal muscles are likable. I blush just trying to think about it because I simply can not imagine having to put my tongue anywhere else on Cloud's body— Hold on a second. I could indeed dream of putting my tongue all over Cloud's body, and I am completely convinced thathe would love every second of it. I am quite certain I just might. That concept made me smile slyly. "What are you doing here?" he wondered out loud, trying to
Cloud's POV As I awoke, I heard a clanking noise around me. I worked hard to keep my eyes open because I was fatigued and depleted, so I opted to keep them firmly shut for a while as I attempted to use my senses to discern what I was hearing in the distance. I got to hear the use of some kitchen utensils. Someone must be, presumably, slicing something with the sharp, metal-bladed knife. I heard some stripping and scooping, but it sounded so hazythat I could not really form a mental representation of it. I attempted to move around a little, and I felt the intimately acquainted surface of where I was lying. Everything in the bedroom is my possession, including that of the soft mattress and chiffon sheets. I quickly remembered everything after another few moments of consciousness. I recalled dropping Athena off at her workplace and then scrambling home to finish some tasks at the library. Chad called and told me about the best nigh
Athena's POV I had just finished cooking the risotto in the large saucepan and was unceasingly stirring the sauce to thwart a bulge from establishing on the narrow region of the casserole when I started hearing someone dash down the stairs, having realized that Cloud was now awake and alert. As soon as he saw me, he decided to enter the kitchen, deeply disoriented and flustered. I looked up and greeted him, "Hello there, sleepyhead. Are you going somewhere?" I questioned as my eyes roamedaround his body and I observed he was actually dressed. I witnessed as Cloud's eyes narrowed, andmy eyebrows furrowed as he stopped and looked at me. "No, I —I was supposed to pick you up, butI fell asleep for a long period of time," he stammered. "Yes, I am familiar with the idea. Everything else was fine. I was able to come home safely," I tried to reassure him with a comforting smile. "When did you arrive home? And how &nb
Cloud's POV When Athena told me earlier that she believed in me and trusted me, I did not know how to feel. I am not sure what that's about, but as soon as I got to hear that, I felt a toughening smudge form in my throat, starting to make me feel like I was suffocating on my own deception and lies. I did not feel any shame or negative perception when I was doing it with Megan earlier. All I can think about is the pleasure and enjoyment I experienced as I demonstrated my wanderlust to her. I had become so enthralled that I lost track of time and even completely missed fulfillingmy assurance to Athena. I soon realized it was late in the evening, butI have not scooped her up yet, and my mind was soon stuffed with apprehensions and horrible concern for her safety. Because of my selfish greed, I had totally forgotten that Athena was still deathly afraid of her previous horrific experiences, regardless of the fact that I had previously become e
Unknown POV I was looking straight at the woman, who had altered into her favorite nightwear. Looking through the window, she seemed to befatigued and emotionally drained from her routine tasks and responsibilities at work. I documented her as she waited anxiously for her boyfriend for two hours. I observed her troubled, worried, and scared to death expression as she started to look around her in pitch darkness. She was unceasingly scribbling something on her mobilephone and trying to call someone, but the way she dropped significantly her shoulders suggested that the interaction was a failure. When I landed at their house, I discovered his boyfriend trying to have some fun with another woman. He seemed to be so interested and engaged that they had replicated their malicious and deceitful activities over and over. Worse, they got it done in the very same bedroom and are on the same mattress where the legitimate girlfriendand
Detective Amiri's POV I was staring intently at my computer screen as I review the current case I am handling when a soft knock from my office door was heard. I called in with my loud and firm voice as I kept my eyes glued on the case I was evaluating. "Detective Amiri," a voice greeted me. I shifted my gaze to the person standing in front of me and recognized it was Dimitri. I nodded in acknowledgment as a response to his greeting. "What do we have?" I asked. Dimitri paused for a moment and took a deep and heavy sigh before he placed a file on my table. I looked at the file securely wrapped inside a thick, brown envelope. Then reverted my gaze on him with eyes full of question and curiosity. "It was the woman's file that was mentioned in Andrew Wilkins' case," he clarified. I remained to stare back at him as I waited for him to elaborate on what he was talking about. He cleared his throat. "Athena Collins, det