"You're pathetic," Seren spat, "how could you—how dare you treat me like that? I loved you—I fucking loved you!" Zavien just gazed at her. He watched in agony as she fell to pieces in front of his face. He remained silent, he couldn't speak or else she would be shot down on the spot, then God knows what would happen next. His duty was to protect her, to keep her from awakening her dormant hybrid abilities. Zade had no idea what she was capable of, Zavien wanted to make sure no one ever knew. He had seen them on several occasions behind closed doors and between the sheets, or more so, on top of them. She was dangerous. Just like her father said. "Don't just stand there!" She yelled at him. "Say something! Anything!" He clenched his jaw. "Don't get yourself hurt, Princess," he said and turned his back on her, "this is goodbye." He could hear her heart shattering inside of her chest. She collapsed to the floor in a fit of sobs and he left. "Have faith in me, Seren...please."

Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.

Emerald Johnson also know as, Hazel, is a twenty-one year old stripper. She's independent and supporting herself on her own. She's never been in love and thinks the term "Mr.Right" is a complete joke. Emerald doesn't want love and sure as hell isn't looking for it. But what happens when she runs into Brian Taylor? A successful lawyer who immediately is attracted to Emerald. Will she go back on her word, or will she fall for him?

Kristen is looking for a job. She's qualified, has the experience, and has the right mindset. All she needs now, is someone to give it to her. Isaiah is the CEO and owner of an international company. He's never had an executive assistant last more than three days, and is determined to find the perfect person to fill this position. They have to be able to handle all that he's asking... which really isn't that much, if you think about it. All he needs now, is someone to apply. (This version of the story will only be up a little longer...I am completely rewriting the story, adding more detail, more characters, etc. The story line will stay similar, but some things WILL change.)

When he cheated, he created a slippery slope. One that would extend into his next generation and affect the lives of his family and those around him. Many lives were forever altered, some may even say ruined, all because one man cheated. ***Previously Mr. Control Freak***

MATURE ONE-SHOT: If you were wondering what went on in Ashton West's (of The Escort) pretty little head, wonder no more. Please note that this story contains explicit content and is intended for a mature audience. You don't have to have read The Escort first but think of this as the prequel of that story.