With jaw tight, he nodded and led me outside, again, holding my hand in his. It seemed to become his habit. I tried to get away, but again, he didn’t have any of my protests.

On our way back outside, I saw a huge portrait leaning against a wall in the open room he said would be his office. The portrait was covered with a white sheet, but I could see the end. Only a pair of feminine hands could be seen, a blue diamond ring adorned her ring finger.

Whose picture is that?

I wanted to ask him, but remained quiet. I just wanted to get away from here right now.

A gasp slipped through my lips as I was pulled against a hard frame. Strong arms wrapped around my waist, crushing me against his solid chest. Soft, warm lips touched the curve of my neck, sending shivers down my spine. Rough stubble poked my skin, making me giggle.

“Ace! Don’t!” I complained, but my eyelids closed as his warm mouth sucked on my skin, big hands roamed my body. A whimper left my lips as hot sensations ran through my veins.

“You like it, Rosebud?” his husky voice murmured in my ear. My arching body towards his touch was my only reply. A low chuckle vibrated on my back.

I took a deep breath as another kiss landed just behind my ear. “Ace…”

Then I was cold. Alone, standing in the middle of his master bedroom. I looked around in confusion.

Where did he go?

A moan snatched my eyes to the bed, which wasn’t there a moment ago. Two figures were wrapped in a white sheet, tangled with each other in a passionate kiss. More groans followed. When his face peeked out of her shoulder, my breath hitched.

Her hands were roaming his chest, while he had his one hand wrapped around her in a possessive hold, and the other gripped the blonde locks of hers as he pulled her for another kiss. Her moans filled the room.

I choked out a gasp as I felt someone gripped my heart and squeezed it hard. The same pain I felt years ago. My heart shattered in a million pieces, and at the same time, I wanted to destroy something. Destroy her. The scene before me.

But I couldn’t move. As if I was paralyzed. I tried to close my eyes, but I couldn’t move a muscle. Panic started to rise in my chest. I wanted to scream, but to no avail. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.

And then his stormy grays met my gaze, and all of a sudden, he was right in front of me. That girl was nowhere to be seen.

He gave me his hand to take, but I couldn’t move my hand. I didn’t want to let him go. Go to that woman again. I wanted him to stay with me.