If you ask me how it feels to finally have something you never had but always wanted, I would say heaven. It feels like heaven. I always wanted Allison to be mine, since the moment I saw her three years ago. But I never had the ability to have her because of my brother. At first, it was her body. She is not tall but not short, her face is symmetrical and painfully beautiful, and her body fuck no matter where she is; everyone is looking at her body. She is very hot. Or maybe it is my mind seeing her that way because, obviously, I have been obsessed with her for the last 3 years.

Then I saw that she was not only pretty but also smart. She has her own opinion on everything and is not afraid to talk about it. She is also never scared to admit that she doesn’t know something.

Lis is also very kind. She was left with a huge heritage and a decade to found her own charity fund to help people who couldn’t afford to go to university. She travels around the world, helping people and building a better society. I don’t think there is anything more attractive than a woman who is as beautiful outside as she is inside.

That’s when I decided to give up on her. I do not care that she loves my brother, but at that time, my life was in danger. My deal with the mafia will cost her her life, and I didn’t want her suffering because of me. But now fuck Rob, fuck the mafia, and fuck my family; I am keeping her. She kissed me. She wanted the same. We both share some unseen bonds, and the fact that she sees in me more than the person she is forced to marry, to protect her means the world to me.

And then Rob decided to show up here, and why the hell did he decide to come to her apartment? “What the fuck are you two doing right now?" Why the hell did he decide to come at the exact moment when I was finally kissing her I asked myself? I wrap my hand protectively around Lis’s shoulder. Seeing her eyes full of regret and hurt hurt me more than I thought. Does she regret our kiss? Is she imagining Rob when we were kissing? Stop overthinking, Aiden. I am going to talk to her, and I will find everything out it is okay.I turned around, my eyes darkening.

“As you can see, we were kissing until you interpreted us, which I might add is not very polite when you want to talk with someone and you see they are kissing be a normal human being and back the fuck off. I might add that the last time I warned you, do not talk to her, so why the hell are you here, brother?” I asked that my voice be calm, almost too calm. Even Richard once told me my calm voice gives him chills that should scare him.

“I was thinking about Allison. I won't let her be a pawn in your and Richard’s games. Let her go, Aiden; she doesn’t deserve this.”

“What… What are you two talking about? And why is your father always the center of evil?” Allison starts beating her swollen lips.In other conditions It would cause me a hard on, but now I just feel how anxious she is.

“It is nothing, sweetheart. Do not listen to him. You are with me now, and you are protected from everything.”

"Yeah, Aiden, do you know that history tends to repeat itself? I swear to God, Aiden, if something happens to Allison, I will.”

"Will you kill me, Rob?" You can’t do this; we both know that you don’t have a dick for that. Now get the hell out of her house or I will make you.”

Allison is holding my hand now, silently trying to say something. Is she ashamed of what happened? I looked at her, trying to understand what happened between the two of us. Is it the end of the beginning or the beginning to an end? The love story that would eventually end in a tragic way?

I took my phone out of my pocket and called the security team that I hired for Allison. “I need two of you here right now.”

“Are you trying to show Allison how cool you are, brother?” Rob asked sarcastically.

“I don’t have to; she already knows. Speaking of a cool, how’s your throat the last time you screamed so loud, begging for mercy, I thought you would lose your voice?”

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“I didn't,” Rob said, amused.

“Good for you.” By the time we were looking at each other, the security team came here, and I was very pleased when they took Rob away. When they came back, I told them that all of them were fired, and I couldn’t risk her safety, not when I finally had her.

“I think we need to talk about the kiss, sweetheart.”

Her cheeks were red, and she felt awkward. Shit, should I just drop it? “I am sorry, I didn’t mean to. I mean, my therapist told me to hear my body’s needs, and you were so close with this woodsy scent, so I just kissed you,you know.”

“I am glad you did, sweetheart. And there is nothing to be sorry about; I appreciate the kiss. May I tell you a secret, sweetheart?”

"Yup, I am all ears,” she said in a very quiet voice.

“I kissed a lot of women in my life. More than I can count, but with you. It felt different. You felt different, Lis. I don’t want to be with you because I want to sleep with you. No, I mean, I want to sleep with you a lot, but it is more than that. You deserve more than it. And I want you to know that I will try my best to give you everything you want and deserve.”

"Aiden,” she said, her voice still quiet and her eyes full of tears. Why is she crying? Did I do something that hurt her? Shit, I just needed to shut the fuck up. “No one ever told me something like that. No one ever protected me like you do and confessed his feelings like you did. My whole life, I lived suffering and begging someone to finally take my life. I couldn’t live without pills that calmed my anxiety, but now. Now you are my calm, Aiden. You are someone I have always needed in my life but never knew about. I want you to be in my life, and I want us to make our marriage work, Aiden. I can’t say that I love you romantically, but I do feel something for you. And I don’t want this to fade, Aiden. Not now, not ever. I don’t know what our future will be like or what difficulties we have to overcome, but there is one thing that I am sure of. I want it to be you. I want it to be us.”

When Allison revealed her feelings for me, it was as if the universe moved to its center. I felt a tornado of feelings flowing within me, including surprise, joy, and a hint of disbelief. It was a moment I had silently wished for but never imagined would actually come. Her words ignited a spark of hope in my heart, revealing a road I never imagined was imaginable. I was excited but wary, exploring the unfamiliar territory with a mix of joy and apprehension. Every word she said was like a soft breeze sparking a flame within me, bringing up feelings I had no idea existed.

Allison's words hit me like a tidal wave, washing away any doubt or uncertainty I had about our future together. The vulnerability in her voice, the raw honesty of her confession—it all resonated deeply within me. For so long, I had yearned for someone to see past the facade I presented to the world and understand the complexities of my heart. And now, here she was, offering me exactly that.

As she talked, I felt an overwhelming wave of emotion rush through me—a mix of thankfulness, wonder, and an overpowering sense of duty. She was trusting me with her emotions, expressing her anxieties and dreams for our future together. And in that moment, I knew with absolute conviction that I would do whatever it took to protect her, cherish her, and make our marriage work.

I reached out and gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, my heart overflowing with love and tenderness. "Allison," I murmured, my voice choked with emotion. "I promise you, with every fiber of my being, that I will be here for you. I will cherish you, protect you, and love you with everything I have. Our future may be uncertain, but as long as we're together, I know we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. You are my calm and my anchor, and I am endlessly grateful to have you in my life. Let's make our marriage work together."

Taking a breath, she continued, her tone earnest. "So let's take this journey together, one step at a time. Let's build something real and lasting, Aiden Miller."

I clutched Allison closely in the peaceful embrace of our secret safety, as if my entire existence relied on it. Each moment flowed into the next, and our souls connected in a quiet symphony of love and need. With each beat of my heart, I confirmed my unwavering attachment to her, which went beyond words.

Feeling her warmth on my chest, I found comfort in the cover of her hug. In that short moment in time, all of the world's chaos melted away, leaving only the echo of her heartbeat and the whisper of our shared wishes. It was as if time had stopped, providing us an escape from the uncertainties that lay outside our shelter.

In her hug, I looked for safety from the emotional storm screaming within me. My anxieties and doubts dissipated, leaving behind a great sense of serenity and joy. With Allison by my side, I felt invincible, as if we could overcome any hurdle that stood in our way.

As I held her close, I vowed to protect her with every fiber of my being and to cherish her for all eternity. In that hug, I discovered not only the strength to confront the challenges that lay ahead but also the bravery to love her fiercely, completely, and without hesitation.