Billionaire Bad Boy's Beloved

"Are you ready?" he whispered in my ear, his warm breath fanning against my bare skin. I bit my lip, slowly nodding, as I tried to see through the blindfold. But it gave away nothing at all, only darkness that teased me further. It was a miracle how far I had come. From being afraid of dark rooms, to willingly wearing a blindfold so he could surprise me. And it was all thanks to him, and his love and devotion to me. Ace Argent had proven himself my protector time and again, and I was always safe with him, no matter where I was. No matter what the situation was.  I heard a door squeak open, and he placed his hands on my shoulders, making me bite my lip. He led me inside, and my nose immediately flooded with the pleasant, relaxing scent of lavender, and roses. The room was at the perfect temperature, not hot and not too cold. Yet every inch of my skin was covered in goosebumps, in anticipation of what would happen next. It was a moment we both had waited for, for far too long. My eighteenth birthday, marking me as a legal adult. Ace moved in front of me, and I felt his hands snake around my waist. He pulled me to his chest, making me gasp softly, as he let out a soft chuckle. The sound I had grown to love the most in this world.  "I'd ask you if you're sure about this, but I don't think I'll accept it if you say no. Not this time," he whispered teasingly, his hands slipping under my T-shirt. I curled my toes, gulping, as his fingers traced over my sides, gently caressing my skin. "I am sure, Ace," I replied softly, my heart racing wildly in my chest, my stomach full of butterflies. "Hmm, you better be," he replied huskily, tracing his nose over my cheek, and then down to my neck. "Because there's no going back now, Duckling. You're about to be mine, finally and completely. All of you... Every inch of your beautiful body will know me and my touch, and you'll spend every second of the rest of your life, craving more, and more." His nose brushed against the crook of my neck, and he deeply inhaled, before breathing out on my skin. "Ava Clayton, if I were you, I'd be very excited..." he trailed off, his voice echoing in my ears, "because you're about to know what pleasure tastes like." - - - - Ace and Ava have finally mended their broken relationship, and clearly set the rules of what is okay and what's not. But there's still a long way to go, and what's a road without cracks and bumps, obstacles and stops? Love isn't a walk in the garden, especially not when the boy and the girl each have their own demons. When pasts catch up, will the two stay together, or will they finally go their different paths? It gets deeper, the stakes get higher, and the villains make their moves. Their love is about to be tested in cruel ways, and survival, won't be easy. But the Bad Boy is set on redeeming himself, for everything wrong he has done in the past. He has promised to prove his love, but will he succeed? Or will it all be a waste? And most importantly, what will happen when they have no choice but to separate? Warning: The following content may cause butterflies, tears, and a whole lot of squeals.