Lilwritter

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her ex, Chris, suddenly reappears. Chris is the ruthless and cunning boss of a powerful mafia organization, with a reputation for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. As they rekindle their intense and passionate relationship, she is drawn back into a world of luxury and danger, where the lines between loyalty and obsession are blurred. But as Chris's true intentions are revealed, she must decide whether to surrender to her desires and become embroiled in his criminal empire, or to fight for her freedom and risk everything. With her loyalty to her friends and her own sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of Chris's world and confront the secrets of their past in order to survive.

Excerpt:
"What are you..." I started to ask, but Chris locked his lips with mine, cutting off my words. It was an angry kiss, like he was pouring his frustration into me. I tried to struggle, but he held me tighter and deepened the kiss. I eventually gave up, knowing it was futile.

He let go of my lips, and I could feel a sting on my mouth. I saw a bite mark on his lip as well. We looked at each other, and I could feel the tension growing in the car. We were alone, with me on top of him, and our faces inches apart. Before I knew it, our lips touched again, but this time it was different - it was slow and sensual. I moaned as his tongue started to explore my mouth, and the kiss inevitably deepened. I closed my eyes and surrendered to the feeling, my hands roaming his chest as his hands went under my shirt and rubbed my bare back.

I started to feel hot all over and pulled my jacket away. He trailed his lips to my collarbone and sucked on it. When I started to move my hips over his already hardened bulge, he held my legs to stop me. "No," he said, his voice restrained. Still in the fog of the moment, I asked in a whisper, "What?" My breath came in pants, just like his.

He replied, "Let's stop here, princess, or we'll do the other thing you talked about." It took me a second to understand, and when I did, I immediately got off his lap and returned to my seat. My mind went to Sarah, and I realized I couldn't come clean to her now. I glared at Chris, who smirked at me and started driving again.

DARK NIGHTSHADE

After saying his piece, he silently began to prepare two cups of coffee for us. A bolt of guilt hit me hard—maybe I overreacted. Maybe I should've just asked him calmly instead of lashing out.

But did I really overreact, though?

I mean, sure, he might not have been the one who left the wine there, but it was still in his house. Something that dangerous shouldn't have been lying around. And yes, maybe he only used his mouth to—ahem—help me, but that doesn't erase the fact that I wasn't in my right mind. It was still without my consent.

Well… let's forget the part where he stayed up all night to take care of me.

I took a deep breath, trying to clear my head. I wanted to argue more, to make him understand where I was coming from—but the look on his face stopped me cold. He was clearly in a bad mood.

Should I apologize? Or would it be better to just stay quiet?

Whatever. I'll just say a small "sorry" and get it over with.

But before I could open my mouth, he suddenly turned to me. I visibly flinched. His eyes looked empty—cold—and he still seemed deeply upset.

He saw me flinch. His eyes narrowed, but he didn't say anything.

Instead, he picked up his cup of coffee and gestured toward the other one.

"That one's yours…" he said, pausing with a small, empty smile. "You can throw it down the sink if you don't want to drink it. I'll be in another room for now. You can use mine to freshen up. When you're ready to go home, just come to the room next to mine."

And with that, he climbed the stairs and disappeared.

I reached for the cup of coffee he made for me and took a whiff.

How did he know the kind of coffee I liked?

I had expected something sugary or milky. But this… this was bitter. Just the way I liked it.

And that's when it hit me—I had actually told him before. That time.

He remembered such a little detail.

Sooo… I know today's chapter was a bit on the short side — I'm so sorry! 🥺 I haven't been feeling too great today 🤒, but I didn't want to leave you hanging, even if it's just a small piece of the story.

BUT!! Here's the exciting part! Tomorrow, I'll be dropping two chapters (yes, TWO!) ✌️ to make it up to you — so please be a little patient with me. I promise it'll be worth the wait! 🥰

We're diving into a flashback — back to when Zoey and Chris first met at the gym (ooh, spicy past vibes incoming 🔥).

And guess what? You'll also be meeting Chris's sister, Vicki! 💃 She's sassy, sharp, and brings a whole new energy to the story — I can't wait for you to meet her!

Thanks for always reading and riding this rollercoaster with me 🎢 — y'all are seriously the best!

Get ready… tomorrow's gonna be juicy!

CHAPTER 20: Cup of Coffee