pte

co

ss outside, and the first thing I noticed was

to recall the events of the previou

not to disturb the man sleeping beside me, I cautiously lifte

eked, begging me to halt my movements to prevent any bre

ss the floor. Suddenly, as if a great weight had descended upon my shoulders, the re

complete stra

ssed quickly. I disregarded the throbbing in my head and clenched my legs t

he stranger's face with whom I had sex last night. I gently returned to

ile he was eating me out. I couldn't help but feel the warmth spreading

s. Although his eyes were hidden from view, I was captivated by the sight of his handsome face.

s lean and tall, and I swallowed when my eyes landed

re he could notice me, I tiptoed to the door, ge

....*****..

or. Her gaze swept over me, taking in my disheveled appearance. ''Where the fuck have you been all night?" she demanded, y

my mother's passing, my father, who showed me no affection, remarried Sylvia. They soon had Kendra, my stepsister, who quickly became my arch-riva

bruises on my skin. ''Mom! Did you see all of that? Have you noticed the kiss marks covering her body? It was so

t my m

ess and hair, ensuring the marks were concealed. After composing myself, I tur

rike me. I stepped back, dodging her swing, which only fueled her fury. "Because of your actions with the guest and the loss of a well-paying job, I can't afford your niece's trea

sp. "Please, Mom... don't do this to Andrea. I'm begging you, please..." I implored, my voice trembling. "Please... I... I

u're willing to do anything?" she inquired, one eyebrow arched inquisitively, to which I nodded with hesitation. "Fine," she exh

seemed to already know what her mom was about to t

e her thoughts. "I want you to marry the despised man from the Monroe family. You will take Kendra's place as the bride!"

an I've n

unattractive

ed, shaking my he

my life and heart, and there's no turning back once it's done. I am aware that if I encou