Chapter 1: I Let the Wealthy Strangers Finger Me Open at the Resort Pool

The sun is hot on my skin. I’m alone on this luxury beach resort for the first time in years — no work emails, no responsibilities, just me, a tiny red bikini, and the kind of anonymity that makes bad decisions feel like freedom.

I order another cocktail at the infinity pool bar. That’s when I notice them.

Marcus and Sophia. They look like money and sin wrapped in designer resort wear. He’s tall, broad, dark hair, the kind of jaw that makes you stare. She’s elegant, sun-kissed, curves that turn heads, long dark hair cascading...