Chapter: Chapter 308The sound of her heels echoed softly against the floor, swallowed whole by the sterile silence of the prison hallway. Each step felt like it was slowly bringing her closer to hell, but her back stayed straight and her head stayed high. She passed rows of locked doors, steel bars and bored guards, an
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Chapter: Chapter 307Three Months Later The fabric was soft against my skin, and so breathtaking that I couldn’t take my eyes off it. I sat in front of the vanity, my hands folded in my lap and trying to breathe evenly as the stylist added one final pin to my hair. I'd always thought I'd cry on my wedding day, but I ha
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Chapter: Chapter 306I was still holding Ethan's hand when the door creaked open again. At first, I thought it was a nurse or maybe a detective back with some update about Marcus's arraignment. But then I saw a cane, and a face I hadn't expected to ever see again. Richard Jones. Ethan froze beside me as he stepped int
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Chapter: Chapter 305I could have sworn I was dead. But then I found myself waking up in a room that was too white and too quiet, and the air smelled like disinfectant and something sterile that clung to the back of my throat. My body ached in too many places to count, and I wasn't sure at first if I was dreaming or i
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Chapter: Chapter 304When I opened the door to my office, I half-expected a ghost. But the man sitting across from my desk wasn't a ghost, even though he looked eerily familiar. He was in his mid to late fifties, wearing a sharp blazer with a well-kept salt and pepper beard, and the kind of eyes that looked like they ha
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Chapter: Chapter 303CALLAHAN The cold hit me the second I stepped outside, but I lit the cigarette anyway. I hadn't touched one in over three years (not since the Donovan case) but something about watching a pregnant woman get wheeled out on a stretcher with a bullet hole through her chest just made the craving imposs
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Becoming The Mafia Queen
Sofia Moretti never wanted a life in the shadows, but when her father is murdered by the ruthless Giordano cartel, revenge becomes her only purpose. To destroy the men who took everything from her, she sets her sights on Adrian DeLuca-the cold, calculating leader of their biggest rival gang. Her plan? To make him fall in love with her and turn his power against her enemies.
But Adrian isn't an easy man to deceive. He sees through lies, plays by his own rules, and refuses to be a pawn in anyone's game. As Sofia navigates a dangerous world of betrayal, bloodshed, and forbidden desire, she finds herself trapped between duty and passion.
Because the more she fights to manipulate him, the deeper she falls in love with the mafia boss.
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Chapter: 153. The Taste of VictorySOFIAThe room was like a battlefield in a matter of seconds, and my lungs burned from the smoke that filled it. Bullets ripped through the air, shattering glass and tearing holes through the leather chairs. I dove behind the marble column near the wine cabinet, clutching my gun so tightly that my knuckles turned white. Adrian was on the other side of the room, crouched behind the piano and firing several shots that kept Don Vito's men pinned down."Left flank!" Adrian shouted, pointing over his shoulder as our eyes met. I swung out from cover and fired three rounds toward the guard who was trying to creep up on him. The man dropped instantly, his rifle clattering across the floor. Another one came at me from behind the bar, and I hit the ground just as his bullet grazed my arm. The pain was sharp and hot, but it didn't slow me down. I rolled to my stomach and aimed, then I shot him through the chest.Don Vito barked orders from behind his desk, and he was clearly furious and panicke
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Chapter: 152. The Final BattleADRIANThe ride to Don Vito's estate felt too quiet. Sofia sat beside me with her legs crossed, staring out the tinted window while the driver cut through the dim Malibu streets. The night outside was calm, but I could feel the tension in the air. She looked beautiful in her black tights and those boots that made her look dangerous. Her hair was pulled back in a tight ponytail, but it did something to me. I'd been trying not to stare, but it was impossible.I shifted slightly, feeling the gun pressing against my ribs beneath the jacket. My mind kept drifting to what could go wrong, and all the ways this could end with both of us dead. But I didn't want her to see that. I wanted to look steady and composed, the way she always remembered me."You're quiet," she said softly, still not looking at me."I'm just thinking," I answered."About what?""About how bad this could go," I said with a dry laugh.She turned to me then, and her face was calm but her eyes were uneasy as she said, "You'
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Chapter: 151. The Safe WordSOFIAAdrian and I sat down at the little table in my kitchen and ate dinner, after we’d finished making love the entire day and then cooking up some pasta and garlic, and whatever else I could pull together fast. Adrian watched me the whole time, as if he was trying to memorize all my small movements and every inch of my face. It made me feel ridiculous and safe at the same time, and I stopped to kiss him whenever I met his gaze while cooking. "So," he said in between bites, "are you worried about Don Vito's thing tomorrow night?"“I should be asking you that,” I replied. “You’re the one walking into the luon’s den.”“Trust me, Don Vito isn’t a lion,” he chuckled. “He’s more like a constipated kitten.”We both laughed at that, and he reached over and took my hand in his. I could tell that he was worried about me, even though I was the one losing my mind over him. If things went south tomorrow and Don Vito got the upper hand, Adrian would be in serious danger. But I wasn’t about to l
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Chapter: 150. The Lovers ReunionSOFIAOkay, maybe throwing myself into his arms and kissing him was a bad idea. In hindsight, that wasn’t my brightest moment. But my brain just shut down completely at the sight of him, and it was as if I was back to my default setting, where I was still hopelessly in love with him and all I could think about was how badly I wanted to be with him. Adrian hesitated for a moment, but then his arms wrapped around me and he pulled me against him. He devoured me as he deepened the kiss, and I gasped when his tongue invaded my mouth. Oh God, I’d missed him so much. I’d missed this heat, this fiery passion between us that made me feel like my skin was on fire. I wanted all of him, and I wanted him now. “Damn!” he said as he pulled back to look at me. “I was not expecting that.”“Shut up and kiss me,” I growled, pulling him back towards me and kissing him again. His hands sat on my waist, holding me flush against his rock hard abs and causing my head to spin. He tasted so warm, so familiar
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Chapter: 149. The Ticking ClockSOFIAThe morning air was cool and quiet when I started running. The streets were mostly empty, except for a few early commuters, a couple of dog walkers, and the sound of my sneakers hitting the pavement in a steady rhythm. I'd been jogging for maybe fifteen minutes, but my mind hadn't stopped replaying the same thought over and over again of the message I'd sent Adrian last night.We need to talk.It looked simple on the screen, and I kept telling myself that it was just four words. But pressing send had felt like throwing a stone into deep water where you know it's going to make ripples, but you just don't know how far they'll spread.I kept running, trying to clear my head but it didn't work. The city felt heavy this morning, or maybe that was just me. Every time I thought about seeing Adrian again, I felt that same mix of guilt and longing that never seemed to fade. I'd told myself I wanted to meet because it was necessary, because of Don Vito and Marco Giordano, and because of t
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Chapter: 148. The Golden OpportunityADRIANI met Walter Jennings at the same restaurant as last time, except this time I wasn't there to turn him down. He had the same confident grin on his face as he stood up to shake my hand, and it lowkey pissed me off that he could see right through me from the moment I walked in. I could tell he already knew I'd changed my mind before I even said a word.“Mr DeLuca,” he said with a smile as we shook hands. “I must say, I wasn’t surprised to see you call me back. But I was surprised by how quickly the call came.”“Don’t get your panties in a twist, Jennings,” I said. “You and I both know this was bound to happen.”“You’re right,” he chuckled. “I feel like the devil himself, dangling the apple of knowledge over humans in the garden of Eden. But here you are, ready to receive the fruit even though you might be kicked out of the garden.”“Let’s just get this over with,” I groaned. “I’m not in the mood for shitty poetry.”We sat down, and I got straight to the point. "So, let's say I'm
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Chapter: Epilogue *The drive to the beach took longer than any of them had anticipated. The weather was dry, with the heat rising to a dangerous level. Twice, they had to stop to fix a punctured tyre. "Are we there yet?" "Just a little further," he replied, wading through the traffic. "It won't be long now."They had left his uncle's house early that morning, with a picnic basket which they filled along the way. They had hoped to beat the traffic by leaving early, but even so they only managed to cover eighteen miles in an hour. By the time they finally reached the beach, it was a few minutes past noon. The sun was high up in the sky, and their shadows had disappeared underneath them. There was a small crowd gathered on the sand, which surprised him as it was a weekday. "Come," he said to her, offering his right hand while he took the basket in the other. "I know the perfect spot for us."He led her away from the crowd, keeping his hold on her tightly. He recognized the group as students from the
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Chapter: Chapter 83* Azra was a bright-eyed, polite, little eleven year old who couldn't meet anyone's eyes when she was brought to the house by Adnan. Afrah, who had been discharged three days prior, watched from her window as he drove into the house with the little girl sitting beside him. Looking at him, she still didn't know what exactly she felt. Of course she still despised what he'd done, but she didn't necessarily hate Adnan himself. Forgiving him was hard. It was probably the hardest thing she would ever learn to do. But it would be worth it if they would learn to live happily for the rest of their lives. Azra's mother had been much too happy to let her go. They had been struggling to provide for the little girl with her new husband, who was significantly less-wealthy than Adnan. Layla knew the girl would have a better future with her biological father. When she got the call from Adnan, a part of her wanted to hang up on him. But since it concerned his daughter, she'd listened to his plea a
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Chapter: Chapter 82*Carpets and curtains. She dreamt of them both, not as separate entities, but as one. Throughout her existence, Afrah had been surrounded by carpets and curtains, each lending its own unique addition to the story of her life. They were always silent, never considered but ever present. She recalled the carpets in her bedroom, how soft and flat it was. Twice a year, the carpets would be taken out so they could be washed and returned. The curtains were washed every month, and Afrah remembered sitting in the middle of her room one time when both carpets and curtains were removed, and she simply stared at the barrenness of her room. Strange how something as insignificant as carpets and curtains could change the entire appearance of her bedroom. She recalled the carpets in her father's room, the plush cream color stretching from wall to wall. His curtains were white, which she remembered complaining to her mother about once. "Why can't I have white curtains as well?" she'd asked. "Bec
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Chapter: Chapter 81*Afrah didn't know she was capable of doing it until she'd done it. Spontaneous action was never her area of expertise, knowing fully well that she was more of a reactive person than a proactive one. But the sight of Fahad falling to the floor jolted her to action. It was like a spark had awakened in her, grinding the gears in her brain. She began by lunging for the gun. Yusuf wasn't expecting her to move. Neither did he hear her move, since the carpet muffled her footsteps. He was still pointing the gun at Fahad's twitching corpse when Afrah's hands suddenly wrapped around the gun and yanked it out of his hands. He staggered back, bewildered by her action. And then she brought the gun to his chest, looking him dead in the eye. Time seemed to freeze in that moment. Neither he nor she dared to move. Between them was their hateful glare, separated by the barrel of the gun. His breathing was calm, while hers was irregular, coming in short bursts. In that moment, their roles were rev
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Chapter: Chapter 80*Every movement caused Afrah to jump; every second his eyes spent watching her made her skin crawl. She didn't sit. Instead she remained where she was standing, her arms folded in front of her. Yusuf meanwhile had leaned back into the seat, sighing comfortably. "What would you like to have?" he asked nonchalantly. "Some water, perhaps? I have some orange juice which still happens to be fresh. Or would you prefer a coke? I have some wine as well, but then knowing how close you and Adnan are, I'm sure he's taught you to stray away from fine wine. So, which would you prefer to have?""I would like to have my daughter back," Afrah replied. Yusuf studied her for a few seconds before he chuckled. "Of course," he said. "It's why you're here, is it not? As for me, I'd like a Bloody Mary."He stood up then, stretched with a slight groan before he left the room. Afrah remained where she was, awkwardly staring at the stained walls with nothing but a single wall clock hanging on them. She tho
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Chapter: Chapter 79*"I remember it like it was yesterday," Halima said. "And I know how cliché that sounds, but it really does feel like yesterday even though it was almost thirty years ago."Adnan tilted his head to the side, trying to detect a hint of deception in her words. "I was a little girl, so foolish and ignorant. I guess I've always been like that. But we can say that my ignorance and foolishness were somewhat exaggerated at that point in my life. Before I tell you how it happened however, I think you should understand the beginning of it all. I believe I was on my way to my uncle's house that day. I'm sure your father told you all about the village we grew up in.""Bakura," he replied indifferently. "Yes," Halima replied, twisting her hands. "It's a small settlement, and we grew up so close that everyone knew the name of everyone else. It was so small that it was impossible to leave home without everyone being able to give a detailed account of where you went. Your paternal grandfather and
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A Deal With The College Playboy
"I'm dying," I told him. "So, I figured I might as well lose my virginity to the hottest guy on campus before I go."
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Ellie Carter never expected to be twenty one, single, and terminally ill with only six months left to live. But with nothing left to lose, she makes a deal with the campus badboy, Beck Ryder, to have one reckless and unforgettable night.
It was supposed to be a one time thing. But somewhere between the late night cuddling, the constant teasing and the surprising discovery that he's not just the resident campus fuckboy (turns out he actually has a heart), Ellie catches feelings against her better judgment. Now she has to live with the knowledge that she's falling for Beck, and he might be falling for her too.
How will she survive when she finds out that she might not be dying after all? Will the consequences of her actions come back to bite her when a vengeful ex enters the picture? Or can the throwaway fling turn into something real?
If she thought dying would be hard, it turns out that living is way messier.
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Chapter: 14. A Night to RememberELLIEI was going to hyperventilate. No seriously, I was going to actually collapse right there in Beck's damn living room because my brain had decided to sprint through every single possible way this night could go wrong. Condom tears? Check. Me screaming like a dying animal because I had no idea what the fuck I was doing? Check. Accidentally elbowing him in the face mid-kiss? Triple check. What if I farted? Or worse, what if I accidentally called him by the wrong name in the heat of the moment? Like, screamed out "Mom" or something horrifying from a Freudian nightmare? My mind was a catastrophe factory, churning out disaster scenarios faster than I could shut them down.And yet, none of that mattered because Beck was standing in front of me, taller than sin with broad shoulders stealing all the air, and he'd just said we should move this upstairs. My brain flatlined completely, and it was like someone had hit the off switch, leaving me staring at him with what I could only assume w
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Chapter: 13. The Build-upELLIEThere's no handbook on how to prepare for your first time. Nobody hands you a laminated checklist titled ‘How to Lose Your Virginity Without Humiliating Yourself’. Which is a shame, because I really could've used one right about now. I thought I knew what I needed to do. But as the hour drew closer and I looked up at the clock and saw what time it was, I started to worry that I was going to completely embarrass myself tonight. Maybe there were some helpful videos online. I could try to figure out what I needed to do. One thing I knew for sure was that I shouldn’t emulate whatever it is they like to show on porn videos. That stuff is not realistic, and there’s no way I will be bending that way. If that’s what Beck had in mind, then we were going to have a serious problem. I needed help, and I didn’t know what to do with myself. I should have scrambled to find something that would fix my predicament. Instead, I was standing in front of my mirror like a dumbass, tearing apart my
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Chapter: 12. Negotiating The Hookup ContractELLIEIf there was ever a moment I could've been hit by a meteor and welcomed it, it was this one. I actually looked up at the sky and waited to see a huge rock hurtling towards me, hopefully to wipe me off the face of the planet. Because Beck Ryder, the beautiful disaster himself, had just kissed me breathless in the middle of a goddamn track and followed it up with, "I want to have sex with you."I literally froze as soon as the words left his lips. My brain went blank, and my mouth opened but all that came out was, "Huh?" Like some dumbass cartoon character.I took a stumbling step back, shaking my head as I said, "What the fuck did you just say?"The bastard didn't even flinch. His jaw tightened, like he'd been bottling this up as he said, "You heard me.""No, see that's the kind of line a guy drops in a shitty Wattpad story, and I need you to confirm that you didn't actually just say what I think you said.""I meant it," he said calmly. “I want to have sex with you, Ellie.”"Yo
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Chapter: 11. The Morning AfterELLIEWhen I woke up the next morning, I had a plan for the day, and it was to look cute as hell and hope that Beck Ryder would notice. And before you judge me, yes, I know it’s crazy to already start thinking about how to impress him. For all I knew, the kiss probably meant nothing to him. But it meant so much to me, and I just couldn’t stop smiling at the memory. So yeah, maybe it was a little bit selfish thinking that made me want to dress up all cute and sexy so I would catch his eye, and hopefully earn another make-out session today. I didn’t care where or how, but I just wanted him to kiss me, and I was willing to take anything at this point. So, instead of my usual routine where I just throw on whatever didn't smell like armpit and hope no one noticed, I actually put effort in. I stood in front of the mirror holding two different tops deciding which one would look more flattering for my figure. Being a skinny girl with double-d boobs meant I needed to plan every outfit around
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Chapter: 10. The ClimaxELLIEI couldn't breathe as I sat there and looked at Beck with my mouth open. I could have sworn that in that moment, some tiny little creature had crawled into my brain and rewired everything so that I wouldn't be able to think properly. Beck Ryder had just dared me to kiss him. And he wasn't even joking about it. He was leaning back on the couch, looking smug as hell like he knew he had me cornered. His eyes flicked down to my lips and then back up, and I swear my brain short-circuited.How the fuck was I supposed to resist this?"Nope," I blurted out suddenly, shaking my head like some lunatic. "Absolutely not.""You can't back out of a dare, Buzzkill," he said, his voice sounding surprisingly calm while I was slowly losing my mind. "That's the rule.""Fuck the rules," I snapped, even though my hands were trembling in my lap. "This is... I can't... This is ridiculous."He leaned in slowly, his grin widening just enough to make me want to slap him and kiss him at the same time. "R
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Chapter: 9. Truth or DareELLIEBy the time I walked up to Beck's front door, I'd already rehearsed at least seventeen possible scenarios in my head. Half of them involved him answering the door shirtless, and the other half ended with me fainting like some Victorian damsel because, well... who wouldn’t faint if she saw Beck Ryder shirtless?Instead, what I got was the sound of very loud cussing followed by the sound of something slamming against the couch.“You fucking cheat!” Tyler roared. “I knew you were hacking somehow. I just didn’t know how.”“How the hell am I cheating?” Beck’s voice replied just as loudly. “I’m playing legit, bro.”“Shut the fuck up!” Tyler snapped. “I know for a fact that you’re doing something illegal. How did you get so good so fast?”I pushed the door open, and I wasn’t surprised to find that it wasn’t locked, because apparently the Ryder household doesn't believe in locked doors. I found Beck and Tyler on the couch, screaming at each other over Mortal Kombat, of all things. Tyler
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