LOGINRyker's POVNeither of us had slept much.Vanessa sat cross-legged on the rug in front of the coffee table, legal pads and loose sheets of paper scattered everywhere. We'd spent hours writing possibilities, crossing them out, only to replace them with even worse ideas.Every road seemed to lead to another dead end."What about the police?" I asked again, tapping a pen against the paper.I sighed."We've already talked about that." She muttered."I know.""So why bring it up again?" She asked marrer of factly "Because I keep hoping it'll magically become a better option."A bitter laugh escaped her."I wish."The room fell quiet.I stared at the list we'd made.Police.Crossed out.Tell the media.Crossed out.Tell the university.Crossed out.Every option carried the same terrifying conclusion.No proof.No evidence.Only my word.And against someone like Padrino...My word meant nothing."He has too much influence," I murmured.Vanessa nodded reluctantly."If we accuse him now...""
Ronaldo's POVAfter the men practically paraded us around campus searching for Ryker. They escorted us back to our dorm. I was glad that this was all going to be over. They hadn't found Ryker. Good.But it was only a matter of time." If you see him or speak to him, don't hesitate to reach out to us. I'd hate to see good kids like you three suffer because a friend made bad choices" the taller one said before clearing his throat and placing a card on the table.The short one nodded in agreement then both of them turned and slammed the door behind them.Chris was still standing near the doorway, his jaw clenched so tightly I thought he might crack a tooth. Oliver sat heavily on the edge of his bed, rubbing both hands over his face as if he could somehow wipe away everything that had happened in the last hour.I couldn't stop staring at Ryker's bed.It was still perfectly made.His pillow sat exactly where he'd left it.His hoodie was still hanging over the chair.Everything about the r
Leo's POVMy heart wouldn't slow down.No matter how many times I told myself to breathe, it wouldn't.Dad had sent men to look for Ryker.He actually fucking did it."Damn it..."I dragged both hands through my hair and paced the length of the bedroom for what had to be the hundredth time. The room felt suffocating. Every wall seemed to press closer and closer until it was difficult to breathe.When Ryker called earlier, I had tried to sound calm.Steady.In control.Because if he heard even a fraction of the panic in my voice, he'd panic too.But I wasn't calm.I was terrified.What if I was too late?What if...No.I couldn't even finish the thought.Catherine had fallen asleep hours ago in the adjoining room. Or maybe she was only pretending to sleep so she wouldn't have to see me. After our argument earlier, I couldn't blame her.I didn't even have the energy to think about my marriage anymore.Ryker.Only Ryker."What am I going to do?" I whispered.The question echoed back at m
Leo's POVMy heart wouldn't slow down.No matter how many times I told myself to breathe, it wouldn't.Dad had sent men to look for Ryker.He actually fucking did it."Damn it..."I dragged both hands through my hair and paced the length of the bedroom for what had to be the hundredth time. The room felt suffocating. Every wall seemed to press closer and closer until it was difficult to breathe.When Ryker called earlier, I had tried to sound calm.Steady.In control.Because if he heard even a fraction of the panic in my voice, he'd panic too.But I wasn't calm.I was terrified.What if I was too late?What if...No.I couldn't even finish the thought.Catherine had fallen asleep hours ago in the adjoining room. Or maybe she was only pretending to sleep so she wouldn't have to see me. After our argument earlier, I couldn't blame her.I didn't even have the energy to think about my marriage anymore.Ryker.Only Ryker."What am I going to do?" I whispered.The question echoed back at m
Ryker's POVSomething sharp sliced through my dream.My phone.It kept vibrating against the wooden nightstand beside the bed.I frowned, still half asleep, and blindly reached for it before pressing the answer button without even checking who was calling."...Hello?""Ryker?"The familiar voice instantly woke me up."Professor John Mark?"Relief flooded his voice so suddenly it startled me."Oh, thank God."I sat upright.The room was dark except for the moonlight spilling through the curtains. Vanessa was asleep on the other side of the room, curled beneath a blanket."Professor... are you okay?""No." He sounded shaken. "The question is, are you okay?"I blinked."What?""I've had some very strange visitors tonight."My heartbeat slowed."...Visitors?""They came to my hospital room asking about you."Every trace of sleep disappeared."What?""There were two men. Tall. Suits. They looked... dangerous."I gripped the phone tighter."They weren't doctors.""They weren't police.""The
Ryker's POV"What are we going to do?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Vanessa's hand immediately found my shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze."It's going to be okay."I stared at her for a long moment before standing abruptly from the sofa. My legs carried me halfway across the living room before I stopped, running both hands through my hair so hard it almost hurt."How is it going to be okay?" I asked, turning back to face her. "I mean... you just told me all these awful things. You just told me how dangerous he is, Vanessa. How is any of this okay?"She didn't answer immediately.I laughed, but there wasn't any humor in it."What am I supposed to do now? If he's really this bad, it's only a matter of time before he finds me." My breathing grew uneven. "What if he already has people out the
RYKER'S POVI instantly snapped out of my wild imagination. Gosh! What the hell was I thinking? I mean, its not a bad idea. I'll lIke him to do….Oh! Shut up, Ryker!! He stared at me intently, scanning me whole, as if contemplating the punishment to give to me.His hands reached out to my face, ca
RYKER'S POV“I'm okay.” I uttered, releasing myself from his grip.Robert looked away, biting his lips. It felt awkward, really awkward.“Okay….I…I'll help you treat it.” He stuttered, chest heaving.JUST GO!!! I yelled in my head.But I stayed quiet until he finally turned around and walked out
RYKER'S POVMy eyes widened, not with fear but in shock.“B..Blow…job..?” I stuttered, just to be sure I wasn't hallucinating.“Yes, boy toy.” He whispered in reply, eyes dark with lust. “Now, come here. Daddy needs your mouth.”Ever imagined the most seductive tone?That's the exact tone Leonardo
RYKER'S POVMy heart didn't slow down. The devil was closer now—too close. Fear tangled with desire and I hated how badly I wanted this.“This isn't romance.” Leonardo said calmly, watching me intently.“I know.” I breathed, chest tightening.“You'll belong to me.” He said, meaning each word. “In p







