here wasn't a name written below, but I knew it was from Gideon. I'd never cooked with anyone but him, and there was no one else who called me Baby girl.My heart was going wild as I gazed at their presents. They weren't extravagant or expensive, and I liked that even more because their gifts were picked with me in their mind. This wasn't meant to buy my affection; it was meant to remind me of what we had together and how special it was. And it did remind me.53I remembered cuddling with Mateo after I'd spent the first night at his place. I remembered our meeting, when I'd agreed to become their submissive, and how Callan had taken care of me and feeding me strawberries covered in chocolate. I remembered Gideon cooking for me and then agreeing to help teach me...25I remembered every single good thing I'd experienced with these guys, and I realized how much I wanted to experience more with them—to have more beautiful moments that I could look back on with a happy smile when I was old and grey.For a fourth time, the intercom rang. I couldn't wipe the silly smile from my face as another delivery person told me they had a package for me.140When the guys had said they would fight for me, I hadn't imagined they would do it with sweet gifts and heartfelt words. I'd thought they would hound me on my phone, texting, and calling, and maybe even show up at Kevin's doorstep. This, though, was perfect. They were giving me space, but at the same time showing me how much they cared.5This time, instead of a gift, I was handed a brown envelope. Through the envelope, I could feel that whatever was in it was firmer than paper. Had they sent me pictures too? The thought made my smile widen.302I felt lighter by the second as if the pain of these past days was erasing itself. I didn't care so much about the gifts; their words were more than enough. They were showing me that I meant something to them, and it was that that made me soar.Taking two stairs at a time, I locked myself back inside Kevin's apartment. The other gifts were momentarily forgotten as I opened the envelope, excited to see what else they had up their sleeves. I was careful as I reached inside and took it out. I laughed happily as I felt the smooth content with my fingers. It was pictures!114It took me a moment to register what I was looking at, but when I did, my heart dropped. It was a picture taken yesterday at the park. I could see myself standing by the lake, with one of my hands in Callan's and the other one stretched out for what I knew should be his cheek, but all I saw were ruined paper because Callan's face was scratched out.1KOh, God. I stared at the ruined picture as shock took hold of me. I could feel at least two more pictures underneath this one, but I was afraid to look.33Steeling myself, I picked up the top one, and put it behind the others. The following picture was of Mateo and me by the same lake the day before. His face was also scratched out.98I forced myself to look at the next one, knowing that it would be one of Gideon and me. I was right. It was also from the day before yesterday, at the café. He was holding me while I was sobbing into his chest. I couldn't see his face behind the ruined paper.

Who said this..."What's in a name? The thing which we call a rose would smell just as sweet if it had any other name." aThe Nurse bLady Capulet cRomeo dJuliet

Not taking the time to appreciate the photos, my eyes zeroed in on Callan and Gideon. Meeting their gaze, having their attention focused on me was like a slap of power. They both sat at the table, clearly having waited for us.110Callan's piercing green eyes took me in as I did him. My heart ached as I took notice of the bags beneath his eyes. I had a feeling these days hadn't been easy for him either. He usually looked so well rested, which was surprising given how late he went to bed and how early he arose.33He had his brown, rugged hair lazily styled, the slightly curled ends of it reaching just below his ears. His sharp jaw held a five o'clock shadow, and I squeezed my thighs together, knowing how the rough stubble felt against my inner thighs. He wore a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, showcasing his tan and muscular forearms. God, he was devastatingly handsome; it almost hurt looking at him.71Gideon was impossible to ignore with his almost ominous presence. He was a huge man, packed with muscles and dressed in skillful ink. I hadn't gotten a good look at all of them, mostly because I'd never gotten to see him naked, but I knew there were more under his clothes than the ones encircling his neck and decorated his hands. It didn't surprise me to see his square jaw clenched or the frown on his face. And it definitely didn't surprise me that his dark eyes were narrowed and that he didn't show any emotion except anger in his expression. That was the Gideon I knew and lo—liked. The starting of a beard showed on his clenched jaw; it was just enough to notice, and I found that it suited him very much. Almost too much.120YOU'LL ALSO LIKEYes, Sirs (Book 1 of Desire's Den)62.3M1.4M"You were ours from the second we saw you," he stated as if I didn't have a choice in it, and the truth was, I didn't need to because he was right. I was their...Submissive Desires345K3.7KThis story is really HOT. Like really really really HOT. It's essentially about a college student learning about her hidden desire to submit to a man, with the help of h...Lusting After Lucifer (18+) ☑259K2.5KThis is an erotic romance. Recommended 18+! Completed. Excerpt: His mouth was back on mine in an instant, the door behind us rattling loudly as he thrust against me. &qu...Solicitude394K7.6KRated R "Please, faster," I begged but he didn't oblige. "No, my control, my pace," he said. Then, I felt his lips on mine as he continued easing in...Sometimes he loves me140K3.2K‼️Content warning and trigger warning‼️ This is a dark romance and contains mature content that is not suitable for all readers. The trigger warnings include: - Assault...DOMINANT✔ (DSD SERIES, BOOK ONE)1.3M31.4K⚠️⚠️Rated Mature ⚠️⚠️ 🌟🌟I do not own rights to images on the cover or the song lyrics in the book. All rights go to the photographers and writers. 🌟🌟 CHRISTINA HASE ...Saving Leah2.1M52.3KSaving Leah Series Book 1 Buy an edited and refined version on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PTD577S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=saving+leah+book&qid=1607281...Mateo left my side to join them at the table. Their collective stares felt like physical touches. I had to force myself to breathe because they literally left me breathless.5I hated being in the room with them, but only because I couldn't do any of the things I wanted. I wanted to greet them with my heart on my sleeves. I wanted to talk honestly and not lie. It didn't feel good that I couldn't be myself around them—be the one I used to be with them.

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DiscoveryAh.Here it comes again.Giggling,Effervescent,It begins in the lowest levels of my belly,Creeps up to engulf my heart,Lightens my head.It makes me dizzy.Laughter bubbles about inside my mouthTickling my teethDancing on my tongue…Bursting out!See how it brightens the sun,Clears the skies,Softens the rain.Everyone smiles.“She’s in love,” they whisper,And I hear.Am I?I am … oh, yes,IAm.I love the personWho isMe.—by Toni MosleyNear the end of the poem, the poet places the words “I,” “Am,” and “Me” on separate lines in order to emphasize heralove of life bindependencecconceitedness dsense of humour

se two days, I'd been far from unaffected by their words. It meant a lot to me to hear how Mateo was willing to quit the job he loved before his last semester was up. My heart had warmed when Gideon used his words to express himself even when I knew there was a tragic reason behind the fact that he hated to talk. It made me cry when Callan was willing to shoulder all the blame so his friends could be spared—even if it meant us being together without him. He'd begged for me to give his friends a second chance, but he hadn't asked the same for himself.7I filled Kevin in on my conversation with Callan, just like I'd done yesterday after Mateo's and Gideon's. It felt good to share it with someone; it helped sort out my own thoughts and feelings."Choose whatever makes you happy, girly. You don't owe them a thing, but you owe it to yourself to make the choice that's right for you," Kevin said as he patted my knee. "You know my thoughts about this." I did know. Kevin was team Emma all the way, but he'd also said he believed the guys would never betray my trust again. I didn't understand why he was so confident about that, but he was.187"It's not an easy decision to make. What if I forgive them, but it happens again? Or if I don't, and I'll end up regretting it?"27"I know it's not easy, honey, but you can't continue to think about the 'what-ifs.' If you search hard enough, you'll always find something to be uncertain about. Sleep on it. Right now, you're emotionally exhausted, and no one can think straight in that state."32YOU'LL ALSO LIKEHis Slave152K2.4K"Remember what I said at the coffee shop?" He asks, and I cringe. "I can report you, slave. And trust me, I will. And you know full well what that entails...LOVE ME HARDER16.4K166Mature content 18+ only "You are crossing a very dangerous territory, Natalia. I suggest you better stop, before I take things in my hand." He growled in a low...Love & Lust (CURRENTLY BEING EDITED 2024)1.3M23.7K------------------------------------------------------------ I jumped a little at the feel of his cold rings, "How do you think Nathan would feel," he asked, w...DOMINANT✔ (DSD SERIES, BOOK ONE)1.3M31.4K⚠️⚠️Rated Mature ⚠️⚠️ 🌟🌟I do not own rights to images on the cover or the song lyrics in the book. All rights go to the photographers and writers. 🌟🌟 CHRISTINA HASE ...Dream Of Me280K4.7K"Please, fuck me, please!" I cried, tears spilling down my cheeks. "Only because you look so pretty when you beg." He pushed my face to the cement f...Dominant & Submissive | 18+51.9K1.6K"Good girl, now, call me Daddy!" He whispers, his voice sexy as fuck. "Daddy!" I voiced out, but it came out as a whispering threat. "Louder!&q...Nathaniel Lachlan (Billionaire Brothers Seri...1.5M44.9KStating that Elizabeth Paige had a huge crush on "The Nathaniel Lachlan" since high school would be an understatement but she was a shy girl and never handled..."Yeah, you're right," I sighed. "Do we have any ice cream left?" My appetite for food was practically gone, but I craved anything sugary.12"Choose a movie for us, and I'll go get you a bowl." Kevin walked to the kitchen and got us both a bowl of chocolate-flavored ice cream and topped mine off with chocolate chips, just the way I liked it.97"Thank you." I smiled at him before scrolling through Netflix. In the end, I picked a movie called Molly's Game. I needed something less romantic and more drama-filled right now.94We spent the evening watching two individual movies. On the third, I got so tired I went to bed early and fell asleep to the sound of Kevin chuckling from the living room as he continued the comedy we'd picked out for our second movie.