(20 * 10%0 I studied my reflection one final time, adjusting the diamond necklace that caught the light. The black silk moved like water against my skin as I shifted, testing the placement of the wire. Perfect – invisible to any casual observer. “You don’t have to do this.” Leo’s reflection materialized behind me, his … Read more
19 The safe house turned out to be a fortress disguised as a coastal mansion. I sat in the study, watching the sun set over the ocean while Sofia’s team swept the grounds for the third time. My phone – a new, secure one Leo’s tech people had provided – buzzed constantly with updates. None … Read more
18 22:45 Fri, 21 Feb 0 Marry My Ex–husband Rival 18 10% Through the settling smoke and rain from the sprinklers, I watched in horror as Nathaniel took advantage of the chaos. He grabbed Jessica, who had lost her grip on Sofia during the flash–bang explosion, and they disappeared through a hidden service door I … Read more
G17 KS11% The warehouse turned into a war zone. Water from the sprinklers mixed with blood on the concrete floor, creating pink rivulets that snaked between the crates. Through gaps in our metal shelter, I watched Leo’s team move like shadows – each step precise, each shot deliberate. Nathaniel’s men dropped one by one, their … Read more
G16 My jaw ached under Nathaniel’s grip as he forced my head back. The cold floor bit into my knees through the silk of my dress. Three of his men held Leo against the far wall – blood trickled from a cut above his eye, but his gaze never left mine. “You’ve caused quite a … Read more
G15 I pressed closer to Leo, feeling his heart hammer against my back. Around us, the warehouse had become a war zone – muzzle flashes lighting up the shadows, the air thick with gunsmoke and tension. “Your empire,” I whispered. “Everything you’ve built…” “Can be rebuilt.” Leo’s voice was fierce against my ear. “You and … Read more
14 The SUV’s engine roared as we tore through downtown streets, my knuckles white against the leather seat. Behind us, muzzle flashes lit up the night like deadly fireworks. Leo barked rapid–fire orders into his phone while Sofia took corners at speeds that made my stomach lurch. Through the bulletproof glass, I tracked three black … Read more
43 The makeup artist dabbed powder across my forehead, soaking up the nervous sweat that threatened to ruin her work. Through the newsroom’s glass walls, I watched the chaos unfold producers barking orders, cameras being positioned, lights adjusted to catch every detail of my carefully crafted appearance. “Five minutes,” Sofia murmured, checking her phone. “Leo’s … Read more
€12 Morning light streamed through the windows as I woke in Leo’s arms. We’d fallen asleep on the oversized couch, my head tucked against his chest, his jacket draped over me like a blanket. For a moment, I let myself exist in this bubble of peace – the sound of his steady heartbeat, the warmth … Read more
11 KS. 11%0 Dawn painted the sky in shades of pink and gold as we arrived at another of Leo’s safehouses – this one a modernist mansion perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The sound of waves crashing against rocks below seemed to echo the chaos in my mind. “You need rest,” Leo said, … Read more