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Aria Whitmore thought it was just a one-night stand, a fleeting escape from her painful reality. But he refused to let go. He wanted all of her, her body, her soul, her heart. Aria is the infamous eldest daughter of the Whitmore, labeled a countryside bumpkin and neglected by her parents. Swapped at birth and raised in an orphanage, her return to her biological family only led to a life overshadowed by her sister, Sophia. Desperate for love and recognition, Aria becomes a slave to Sophia's whims, but nothing works. Her parents never notice her. In a moment of rebellion, Aria's wild night out on Sophia's birthday leads to an accidental encounter with a mysterious man. Little does she know, this one-night stand will change her life forever.
Aria thought she was on a huge iceberg or a scorching volcano.
Hot... Really hot
She moved closer to the iceberg despite being hot, though, and was flung into the air before it pierced her body violently.
Something broke, she whimpered.
Pains... Which hurts.
She sensed her whole body ripped apart and split in two by the explosion of a volcano that could not be stopped.
Aria broke down crying at the volcano's might.
Pains....She spoke slowly.
She was not shown any mercy by the man. Aria felt something firm push her lips. She felt the pains going away in a steady beat.
Her body bathed with immense pleasure, and she groaned out.
The atmosphere became quiet after what had happened
Next Morning
bit by bit Aria's awareness returned, and she could plainly feel the bodily aches and pains.
She was sore and aching all over. She opened her eyes, her lashes fluttered.
She looked around at the strange surroundings and sat up right away.
She felt so sore that she couldn't help but yelp.
She was shocked to find herself nude and with frightening-looking blue markings all over her chest and collarbone.
She nearly screamed as her eyes finally settled on the man next to her, but thankfully she managed to restrain herself.
There is no soothsayer she needs to tell her what had transpired.
A total stranger had deflowered her.
Where am I? How did I end up here. She could remember being wasted last night and that Sophia had given her a room key so she could sleep, but how had the man ended up on her bed? Was the room she entered the wrong one? Her mind was in Tumor
Aria sprang off the bed and nearly collapsed.
She had to crawl to where her clothing was laying since her body hurt so much.
Having to wear the same panties she wore the previous evening, she picked up her dress and put it on.
Picking her bag, she moved to the door.
She heard a familiar female voice at the front of the door just as she opened it a little bit.
Why do you all lack any usefulness? You didn't locate her in room 69, as I told you. Looking directly at the two men in front of her, Sophia spoke out fiercely.
Aria scowled at what Sophia had said.
Room 69, hat was the room she asked me to go to last night, Aria thought to herself
Last night, I think I went into the wrong room, she mumbled under her breath.
Her next statements shocked Aria.
You couldn't do my easy task of pretending you slept with her and taking her nude photos before giving them to me! Her yell was loud.
We are sorry Miss the two guys apologize
Leave right now! Wander off! The two guys fled right away when she dismissed them.
Swarm of fools, she murmured Furiously.
That countryside wench is somewhere, who knows? My intentions had been ultimately ruined by that harlot, she said, turning to go.
Aria was frozen; Sophia's true color really affected her.
She thought nearly to tears that this was everything she had planned.
You damned Aria! You are so damned! She clenched her Fist furiously.
The man's face was her final focus before she left the room.
WHITMORE MANOR
Walking inside the large living Room, Aria saw Sophia pacing.
Older sister, you're back, Hurrying over to Aria, Sophia screamed
Where were you? I checked the room where I wanted you to rest, but my buddy and I didn't find you there, she added, taking Aria's hand.
Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere? Checking all over Aria's body, Sophia asked, acting worried.
Her acting repulsed Aria, who nearly puked.
She is a true white lotus, she thought contemptuously.
Aria snatched her hand away from Sophia's grip.
Thank you, Aria said coldly.
Sophia is a little worried as she could see the change in her.
Are you sure you are not hurt anywhere, Sophia inquired Examining Aria's body
Thank goodness Aria used her makeup to hide the bruises.
How could you have thought I was hurt, when I assured you I was fine? Aria asked Frowning
The question startled Sophia.
I was only worried about you, she answered, faking a smile.
I can look after myself as an adult, so don't interfere with my affairs. Aria said coldly surprising Sophia
Excuse me, I need to sleep early; school starts tomorrow, she said, and she went to her room, leaving the surprised Sophia alone.
What was that? Shocked Sophia muttered
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