Friends with benefits, but what happens when one of them starts catching feelings? Sharon and Andrew were two worlds apart according to the public. Nothing made them seem compatible. Known as a financial prodigy with an incomparable potential for maximizing gains, Andrew was perceived as a man who didn't have time for love or things that pertained to the opposite sex. The public thought his only love was money, so they reasoned that Sharon was the one who threw herself at him. Little did they know that he was actually the one who lured her into his trap slowly. He had been obsessed with her for years. "Do you remember, Mr. Blakely?" She whispered in his ear, "We agreed not to catch any real feelings for each other. No strings, right?" A soft and raspy chuckle escapes his lips. "Yeah, right. Since I lost, I'm now yours. Let's take this to the next level, if you please." He started the game with her for some crazy reason, but in the end, he lost completely and surrendered to the heavenly feeling of love.
"5306."
Sharon Hoffman shared her room number with someone other than her boyfriend, Bennett Lambert.
This idea came to her just half an hour after she discovered that her boyfriend had been cheating on her.
He had a woman's foot flirtatiously wandering between his thighs as if she was looking for something down there. Neither of them thought that anyone had noticed their little game.
When the doorbell chimed, Sharon snapped back to reality. She hastily adjusted the alluring lingerie she was wearing. She had initially purchased those for the birthday surprise for Bennett.
As the door swung open, Sharon was engulfed in a passionate kiss, nearly breathless from the intensity. In that moment, all she could perceive were a pair of desire-filled eyes locking with hers. It took a while for her to realize the identity of the person before her-Andrew Blakely.
Andrew didn't give the woman in his arms a chance to do anything. Upon glimpsing what she was wearing beneath her bathrobe, he applied a bit of force with his arm, causing Sharon to be pressed against the full-length mirror adjacent to the door. His arms wrapped firmly around her waist, holding her in place.
A woody scent of cologne emanated from him, filling the air around them. After a brief moment of being taken aback, Sharon closed her eyes, surrendering herself to the sensation and allowing herself to enjoy the moment.
Perhaps it was Sharon's own initiative that ignited a hidden desire within Andrew, revealing a side of him that starkly contrasted her initial impression.
Unbeknownst to Sharon, the elevator chimed, signaling Bennett's arrival just before he witnessed the unfolding scene before him.
With one hand firmly holding Sharon's hands above her head and the other gently tucking her hair, Andrew strategically positioned himself to block Bennett's view of her. Sensing Bennett's impending rush, Andrew turned his head, a wicked smile playing on his lips as he locked eyes with Bennett, silently asserting his presence.
In an instant, Bennett's face drained of color, his complexion turning pale. With a swift and powerful kick from Andrew's long leg, the door slammed shut, sealing off any further glimpse of the scene inside. The sound of a brief musical chime accompanied the closing of the door, adding an eerie finality to the moment.
Bennett would likely carry the unforgettable image of the scene he had just witnessed with him, perhaps in the rest of his life. However, Andrew didn't care.
"First time?" Andrew's voice resonated in the darkness.
Sharon remained silent, yet Andrew's movements became noticeably softer, a stark contrast to the initial fervor. Sharon's recollection of the night focused on her clinging to Andrew's waist throughout the encounter.
Suddenly, a memory flashed through Sharon's mind of a previous party where someone had commented on Andrew's remarkable physique, suggesting that he must be skilled in bed. In that moment, Sharon realized that she now had firsthand experience and a say in the matter.
At 4:30 in the morning.
After plugging in the phone charger, Sharon glanced at her phone and discovered a staggering number of missed calls: 30 in total, all from unfamiliar numbers.
Uninterested in returning the calls, Sharon surmised that they were likely from Bennett, who must have discovered that he was blacklisted and resorted to using different numbers to reach out to her.
The sky beyond the window remained draped in shades of gray. To her realization, she found herself alone in bed, suggesting that Andrew had likely departed earlier.
The previously scattered clothes had been neatly arranged on the sofa, indicating that someone had taken the time to tidy up. Additionally, the air conditioning had been adjusted to the optimal temperature, creating a comfortable atmosphere in the room.
Sitting up and pulling back the blanket, Sharon couldn't help but feel that people's evaluations of Andrew had been too shallow. Last night's intimate encounter had been undeniably pleasurable, providing her with an extraordinary experience that surpassed mere superficial judgments.
Nevertheless, Sharon had no intention of prolonging her stay. Initially, she had come to celebrate Bennett's birthday, but now she considered staying here a futile use of her time. Instead, she decided it would be more productive to return to work and resume her regular routine.
At least focusing on her work would bring satisfaction to her boss, whereas dwelling on the previous matter would only bring annoyance and frustration.
Sharon had never been one to willingly invite trouble into her life. As she rummaged through her suitcase, selecting clothes for the day, the bathroom door swung open, catching her attention.
Andrew emerged from the shower, completely surprised by the sight that greeted him. The woman possessed an enviable figure, despite her slender frame, boasting alluring curves in all the right places. Her long hair cascaded in gentle curls, beautifully accentuating her smooth skin. Perhaps due to the passionate encounter they had shared, a faint pink tint still lingered on her cheeks, adding to her overall allure.
She exuded an irresistible allure, resembling a captivating succubus.
This was the thought that consumed Andrew's mind in that moment.
Sharon was momentarily taken aback, but swiftly composed herself and looked in Andrew's direction.
Sharon didn't shy away from her scrutiny, openly observing Andrew. In contrast to her previous impression of him as disciplined, reserved, and aloof, last night had revealed a different facet of his personality-a side that was more unrestrained and audacious.
Andrew met her gaze without evading it, patiently waiting for her to take in his appearance from head to toe.
Droplets of water continued their descent, tracing the contours of his sculpted muscles before cascading down his thighs. Bathed in the soft, dim yellow light, Sharon felt an impulse welling up within her, tempting her to release a whistle of admiration, like a mischievous rogue.
"Mr. Blakely," Sharon began, her voice betraying a hint of huskiness as soon as she opened her mouth.
A faint chuckle escaped from the man, clearly amused by the situation.
Realizing that the current circumstances were not conducive to casual conversation, Sharon chose to abandon any attempts at small talk and straightforwardly addressed the issue at hand. "I don't believe it's appropriate for you to stare at me in such a manner," she stated firmly.
Indeed, Andrew had a towel to shield himself, whereas Sharon found herself with only her long hair as a modest covering.
She was completely naked.
"Do you want to do it again?"
Andrew's words echoed in the room, causing Sharon to freeze in place.
Her body stiffened as she turned her head, contemplating whether she had misheard him.
With a soft click, the final light in the room extinguished. In the darkness, Andrew lifted her effortlessly, his arm supporting her waist, and Sharon instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, succumbing to the momentum of the moment.
During their intimate encounter, Sharon heard Andrew's voice whispering in her ear, "I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist."
Alcohol and heartbreak are definitely not a good combo.Too bad I learnt that a little too late. I’m Tessa Beckett and I painfully got dumped by my boyfriend of three years.That led me to getting drunk at a bar and having a one-night stand with a stranger.Before he would see me as a slut the next day,I paid him for the sex and deeply insulted his ability to please me. But this stranger turned out to be my new boss!
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
Scarlett was left betrayed and broken beyond repair when her best friend Megan set her up with the male escort who stole her virginity...Or at least, that's what she thought he was. There was something odd about the strong and strikingly beautiful man that she spent a night with. Despite the pure hatred she felt for him, the deals he ended up offering wasn't one she could refuse. Scarlett always thought she'd marry her soulmate but turns out, that won't be the case for her. But could her mysterious husband make his way through her broken heart and fix it? It's hard to imagine but love has funny ways to manifest in places where it's least expected....
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
Andrea Deciding that I was going to skip a day at work so I could have first time sex with my boyfriend seemed like the most absurd decision I could ever make. Or at least that was what I'd thought. Until I'd walked in on my said boyfriend cheating on me with some redhead and decided to get my revenge by losing my virginity to his wealthy billionaire father instead. Crazy, right? Trust me, I know. Like that's not enough, things take a drastic turn for the worst after I realized I was in love with him and pregnant with his child. Before I could get the chance to come clean about every including my feelings formhim and the pregnancy, he finds out about my trickery. Alejandro's not one to condone being lied to and deceived so he immediately tells me he doesn't want to see me again. So what do I do? I pack up and leave the country. But it seems like the universe isn't done with us just yet. . . Alejandro I should have known better than to get involved with someone way younger than me. It was something I've never done before. But like the saying goes, there's a first time for everything. The first time I met Andrea I was captivated by her beauty. More than that there was this innocence in her that called out to me like a moth to a flame. I ignored all the warnings in my head and went after what I wanted. And what I wanted was her. Unfortunately what she wanted was revenge against my son. I told myself that it had to be some kind of mistake. There was no way she had been playing with my feelings and planning some silly revenge this whole time. But she had. It had taken a surprise visit from my son for me to find out her true intentions. Even then it had been hard to believe it. But I couldn't deny that she'd fooled me real good alright. So naturally I cut ties with her. And that's supposed to be the end, right? Wrong. Turns out that our story was never destined to end just there. . .
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?