Damian's POV I left Daniel with the nanny at the apartment. He was still a little quiet, dark circles under his eyes from exhaustion, and he clung to my neck for a few minutes before finally letting her take him. Leaving him wasn't easy, but I knew it was necessary. The sooner he got used to our new routine, the faster he'd find some balance. Later, I could take him to see the twins, and I knew that would cheer him up. I grabbed my keys, gave a few last instructions about his meals, and headed out. At the office, the stress settled back onto my shoulders the moment I walked through the glass doors. I worked for hours without stopping, reviewing reports, going over contracts, signing documents, and giving instructions my team should've been able to follow without me having to repeat myself. Staying busy helped keep my mind occupied. My father still hadn't said anything, but I knew being upset with Sophie wouldn't be enough for him to accept Stella and my children. When I

Stella's POV "How?" I asked. "You want me to stay away from Damian?" She took a deep breath before answering. "Not forever, Stella," she explained calmly. "Just until Damian finalizes the divorce with Sophie. You know he's in the middle of a complicated process. Until it's over, any wrong step could be used against you. Or worse, she could use it to fight for custody of Daniel." I stared at her, surprised by how clearly she laid everything out. "Do you really think… that staying away is the best solution?" I asked, hesitant. She nodded without a second's doubt. "For now, yes. I know it's a lot to ask, but I'm thinking about all of you, especially the boys. Think about it carefully. You don't have to decide right now." The sincerity in her eyes made me relax a little. Despite the difficult request, there was genuine concern there. "I'll think about it," I replied, choosing my words carefully. A small smile softened Elaine's expression. "That's good. At least you ha

Stella's POV "Make the most of it," he growled low and rough. "We have the whole night." His muscles tightened under my touch. There was a burning heat beneath his skin, leading straight to the hard bulge pressing forward, ready to spring free. Just knowing I could affect him like that sent a wave of arousal soaking my panties. "Are you planning to use every minute?" I teased. "Absolutely," he replied. "I have plenty of ideas for how to spend our time until morning." He bit his lower lip, watching every move I made. My fingers drifted dangerously close to the waistband of his pants, brushing over the small strip of exposed skin. I traced him there, bringing his groin to life as his cock strained harder against the fabric. He reached up and unclasped my bra. His palms brushed over my breasts as it fell away. I moaned softly when his hands touched my overheated skin. My breath caught as his fingers rolled my nipples between them, tugging and stretching, sending sharp waves

Stella's POV "Do you feel better?" he asked. I nodded, and he kissed my neck, then sucked lightly at my skin. I bit my lip. "I love you," I whispered. His lips found mine, and before I could even blink, he pushed me back against the wall. "Do you want to keep going?" he asked. I smiled. "Yes," I answered quickly. He turned me around and started grinding against my ass, making every coherent thought disappear. "Fuck, Damian," I moaned. He turned us again and smiled at me before kissing me. "I'm not leaving until you feel me everywhere," he said, lifting me into his arms and thrusting into me hard, "so deep that you'll still feel me for weeks." He pushed into me again, emphasizing his words. "You have no idea how much of myself I want to give you." He started walking with me in his arms, and I clung to him tightly until my wet back touched the bed. "I want to hear you," he ordered. He thrust hard into me again, hitting every perfect spot. I moaned, pushing

Stella's POV It was around nine in the morning when Damian left the house. Our goodbye was brief. A quick kiss on my forehead and a long, lingering look that said everything about how much we were going to miss each other. We had agreed that, for now, we would avoid seeing each other unless it was for him to spend time with the boys. That left me feeling a little down all day. Well… maybe it also had something to do with how exhausted my body was. I had barely slept the night before, but I still had to work and went through the day normally, until I received a message from Elaine. I had completely forgotten that we'd agreed she would see the boys today. After her message, I left work early and got them ready to go. "Ready for an adventure?" I asked. "Ready!" they shouted in unison, their cheeks flushed with excitement. We left the house a few minutes later. The afternoon sky was clear, the sun shining, but a light breeze kept the heat from becoming uncomfortable. Apol