Love in lies
MATURE CONTENT 18+
Emily Taylor had it all, a promising future, a fiancé she trusted, and a quiet life within her family’s powerful legacy. But on the eve of her wedding, everything shatters. Betrayed by the very people she loved most, including her stepmother and her best friend, Emily is sold off to a dangerous mafia boss named Marco Martini, cold, commanding, and feared by all.
What begins as a forced marriage rooted in deception slowly evolves into something neither of them expected. Beneath Marco’s ruthless exterior lies a man haunted by his own past, and as Emily fights to survive in his brutal world, she discovers a strength she never knew she had and a spark between them that refuses to die.
But the threats keep mounting. Emily becomes the target of violent attacks and cruel schemes, all while struggling to navigate a world of power, blood, and betrayal. Just when she begins to trust again, a final truth unravels.
Now, with a baby on the way and her life hanging by a thread, Emily must face the mastermind behind it all in a final showdown that will demand everything she’s become.
Lies will fall. Love will rise. And Emily will choose her fate.
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Chapter: Kill her!The ride back from the wedding was awfully cold and silent. Marco barely looked in my direction, his fingers were tapping against the steering wheel while his phone kept buzzing nonstop. Something felt off, but I didn't dare ask, we got back to the estate, I was barely out of the car when he muttered, "I have to travel, there's something urgent I need to attend to.""Now?" I asked, still in my wedding dress.He didn’t answer, he just walked past me, his phone already pressed to his ear. Within minutes, a car came to pick him up, and I was left standing in the driveway.That night, I couldn't sleep, what I overheard Marco say earlier in the wedding kept echoing in my head. My father, who I had believed was just a retired businessman, now appeared to have been tangled in the same dark world Marco was immersed in, world of power, violence, and secrets.I stood up from my bed and searched everywhere for answers. I went to the library, I searched his office, drawers, files, his bedroo
Last Updated: 2025-06-07
Chapter: Feisty wife The venue looked like it belonged in a gothic fairytale. Candles flickered in massive iron sconces, the floor was polished obsidian, and the altar was surrounded by statues of angels. I scanned the crowd, there was no one I recognized, not one familiar face, no friends, no extended family. Not even my father was present, no witnesses from my life before Marco.Instead, I saw men with scars running down their jaws, tattoos curling up their necks, eyes that looked like they'd seen things no human should. Most of them wore dark suits, but they all had something cult-like about them. A code, a brotherhood or probably a blood oath I wasn’t part of.At the far end, I saw a woman standing in a sleek emerald dress, her arms crossed as she stared directly at me with unmasked hatred. She had high cheekbones, black hair slicked back into a knot, lips red as venom. She was extremely pretty, why was she staring at me like that? I thought to myself, It wasn't as if I knew her. She kept lookin
Last Updated: 2025-06-05
Chapter: CHAPTER FIVE: Punishment My heart pounded as I felt the weight of Marco’s gaze settle on me. I had messed up, not just once, but twice, two rules broken in a single day.I knew exactly what was coming, I couldn’t stop the tremble in my hands or the tight knot of dread and anticipation twisting in my stomach. He stood in front of me, looking calm, collected, and deadly. His eyes were darker than I’d ever seen them. Without saying a word, he bent and raised the knife he had in his hands. He held it up, casually pointing it at me like it was an extension of his hand, a silent warning. Stay still and I did.I lay there, breath shallow, frozen in place, completely at his mercy. I hated this feeling of helplessness, the loss of control, but part of me… a part I didn’t want to acknowledge, burned under his stare. I hated it, hated that I wanted more than just forgiveness.He climbed the bed and pulled me closer to himself, his hand moving to my skirt, he lifted it slowly, his touch deliberate, calculated.The
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: CHAPTER FOUR: Under Attack CHAPTER FOUR: The Wedding Marco woke me up just past noon, he knocked once and stepped into the room without waiting for permission, like he owned everything in sight, including me."Get up," he said. "We're leaving."I blinked, still groggy from barely sleeping the night before. "But I haven't packed anything?" I said to avoid breaking rule number one. He looked at me like I’d asked something ridiculous. "There's no need for that, you won’t need anything. We’ll get what you need when we get there."I didn’t argue, I threw on the clothes laid out for me, a simple black dress, nothing flashy and followed him downstairs. He’d brought only a handful of men with him, all dressed in black, all armed but discreet, no suits. No shiny shoes, Just enough muscle to make sure no one got stupid."Why so few?" I asked quietly as we got into the second of two black SUVs. I had already said before I remembered rule number one, I looked up at him swallowing nervously. He didn’t look at me when he
Last Updated: 2025-05-29
Chapter: CHAPTER THREE: Forced Marriage iiI woke up with a start, the remnants of last night's tears drying on my cheeks. The room was still, sunlight leaking through the thick curtains of the mansion's guest suite. My body ached from the weight of everything, betrayal, fear and uncertainty.A knock at the door pulled me out of my thoughts.A maid stood there, her eyes low. “Mr. Martini would like you to join him in the dining room.”My stomach twisted. I hadn’t seen Marco Martini yet, only heard the stories, the man who moved through the criminal world like a king in a lion’s den. And now I was his bride-to-be.I followed the maid in silence, my palms clammy. When I stepped into the dining room, the air felt heavy. He was already seated, legs casually spread, shirt unbuttoned halfway down his chest like he hadn’t decided if this was dinner or foreplay. His dark hair was tousled like he’d just run his fingers through it, or someone else had. He exuded power without effort, every movement confident and unhurried.His gaze
Last Updated: 2025-05-29
Chapter: CHAPTER TWO: Forced Marriage I hadn’t decided what I’d say.I climbed the front steps slowly. The porch light was still on. It felt like nothing had changed here, like the world hadn’t just fallen apart a few hours ago.But the moment I opened the front door, I knew something had changed.I heard Voices.I walked inside and saw them in the living room.My father stood near the window, hands clasped behind his back, his posture tense. Beside him, seated with her legs neatly crossed and a glass of wine in hand, was my stepmother. Dressed in silk, eyes cool, and lips curved in a polite smile like I hadn’t just caught her naked in bed with my fiancé.“Emily,” she greeted like nothing happened.I stopped in the doorway. My chest tightened. “You’re back.”“Of course,” she said smoothly. “Your father needed me.”He turned to me then, his face was drawn, serious. But not angry, he wasn't even suspicious. “Come sit,” he said.I didn’t move.“There’s something important we need to discuss,” he added. “Together.”“I’m ti
Last Updated: 2025-05-29
Chapter: Xander's Arrest The morning light came in through the windows, but it didn’t make me feel any better. I was sitting on the couch, holding a cup of coffee that had already gone cold. I hadn't slept a blink after that call last night. Xander was on the phone again, pacing back and forth across the living room. He didn’t say much, he just listened and gave short replies. When he hung up, he turned to me. “The police are sending a team here, they want to go through the phone records and investigate the attack directly from the estate.” I gave a small nod, it was much better than sitting around waiting for another threat. By early afternoon, the house was busy. Detectives, tech experts, and officers were everywhere, checking the security system, collecting evidence. I was taking a walk round the house when a woman walked up to me, “Mrs Kendricks, I am Detective Ramirez, we need to go over the call you received,” she said. I told her everything I remembered, the voice, what it said and how it made
Last Updated: 2025-06-07
Chapter: Hiding In the Mountains KAIA'S POV Xander didn’t wait for an argument, he stormed out, barking orders on the phone. His entire demeanor shifting from calm and collected to sharp and dangerous. Within minutes, he had two men in black suits outside the apartment, and a sleek, black SUV waiting downstairs. “Pack a bag,” he said firmly. “We’re leaving.” “Where are we going?” “Somewhere safer, One of my private estates.” He didn’t elaborate, and honestly, I didn’t feel like pushing. That call rattled me, it felt like they were watching. I packed what I could quickly, mostly essentials: a few clothes, toiletries, and my phone charger. Xander took one look at the tiny duffel and added, “We’ll buy what you need when we get there.” Once we were in the SUV, I noticed a second vehicle trailing behind us, it seemed like more guards. I didn’t realize how tense I was until we exited the city and hit the highway. Still, my hands wouldn’t stop fidgeting in my lap. “You okay?” Xander asked, glancing over. “I… I d
Last Updated: 2025-06-05
Chapter: Checkmate KAIA'S POVI stared at the phone, my heart hammering in my chest. The call had come from an unknown number, and the voice on the other end was one I didn’t recognize. But the words were burned into my mind: "You think marrying him makes you invisible? You’re still a pawn, Kaia. And pawns are the first to be sacrificed."It wasn’t a threat, It was a promise.I stood frozen in the middle of Xander’s guest room, the one I had moved into only three days ago. Everything had felt like it was falling into place, Jax was gone, the media had moved on.But now this?I replayed the call in my head for the fifth time before I finally grabbed my robe and stepped out into the hallway. I needed to tell Xander, this wasn’t just some jealous ex or random prank. This was serious, I knocked on his bedroom door. The house was dark except for the light spilling from the study, so I headed there.He looked up when I entered, with a glass of something expensive in his hand."Something wrong?" he asked
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
Chapter: Unknown Caller KAIA'S POVThe minute I walked out of Xander's office, my heart wouldn’t stop racing. A contract marriage?It sounded insane. It was insane. But it also made sense.He was right, Jax wouldn’t dare come near me if I were legally married to someone like Xander Kendricks. And the media would finally stop spreading rumors about his love life or his ability to reproduce, It solved problems on both sides.Still, I couldn’t ignore how crazy it was. We weren’t in love. Hell, we barely spoke after that night and now we were supposed to fake a whole marriage?I spent the next day thinking about it, I even drafted a pros and cons list.Pro: Jax would leave me alone.Pro: I'd gain some level of security. Pro: It would boost Xander’s public image. Pro: Financial stability, he’d offered compensation.Con: It was with Xander. Con: We’d have to pretend in public. Con: What if I was pregnant?The thought kept nagging me, but I shoved it aside. I hadn’t taken a test yet. It might be nothing.The
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
Chapter: Marry Me?I woke up the next morning, still feeling sore from the night before. My head throbbed, I could barely remember a thing. Where am i?I tried to stand up, but a strong hand gripped me by the waist....I turned, it was XanderWhat was I doing in naked bed with my late Father's bestfriend, slowly, the images of last night started coming back. The words "I want you to fuck me", “yes daddy” “go harder daddy.” Replayed in my mind. Shit shit, what have I done? I slowly and carefully removed his hands from my waist. I looked around for my clothes, I saw it, but when I picked it up, it was torn. How did that happen? Then I remember him tearing it and spanking my ass. You've fucked up Kai. I picked up his shirt, it was oversized, but there was nothing I could do. I wore it, it was long enough, so I walked out of the hotel with my shoes in my hands. Thank God, it wasn't crowded everywhere yet, so I boarded a vehicle and went home. At home, I didn't meet Jax, that I was thankful for. I
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
Chapter: Daddy's Girl I felt Xander's weight on the bed, he grabbed me from behind and spanked my asss so hard, I yelped out of pain and pleasure. “I told you not to moan and you did, what does that make you?.”I had to answer, but I didn't want to, I knew that he'd punish me for not answering, but I wanted to be punished. “Hm, looks like you really want to be punished.” Xander said. With a rip, my clothes came off, I lay there in nothing but my panties. “I need you,” I panted, “I need you to fuck me, Daddy.”Xander’s eyes darkened with lust at my words. “You want Daddy to fuck this tight little pussy?” he asked, whimpered as his fingers brushed against my soaked panties.“Yes, Daddy,” I moaned. “I need your big, hard cock inside me. Please, fuck me.”Xander growled and tore my panties off, tossing them aside, I watched as he stripped off his boxer briefs, his massive cock springing free. It was long and thick, the tip already slick with pre-cum.“Suck it.” He ordered. I put his cock into my mouth. H
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
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