Against The Fire
Eli Chamberlin has everything: wealth, legacy, and a very powerful last name. But when he falls for Adrian, a brilliant but struggling journalist from the wrong side of the world, his carefully planned life begins to fracture. Defying his controlling parents and the expectations of high society, Eli publicly claims his love for Adrian, igniting scandal, betrayal, and a war between blood and desire.
Adrian, unprepared for the spotlight and hunted by Eli’s vengeful ex- fiance, Sabrina, and parents, finds himself caught in a ruthless game where love is currency and secrets can kill. As lies spiral and family legacies are shaken, both men are forced to choose: each other or survival.
But when Sabrina fakes a pregnancy and Adrian believes her, Adrian is left heartbroken and betrayed.
Now, Eli must uncover the truth before he loses everything… including the only man he’s ever truly loved.
And just when it seems like Adrian and Eli have found their way back to each other… Sabrina disappears. But not before leaving behind one final message:
“You thought I was finished? I’ve only just begun.”
Basahin
Chapter: “Collateral Damage”It started with a broken window.Then a slashed tire.Then a fire.Adrian’s parents had lived quietly in their modest neighborhood on the outskirts of town, far from the glamor and venom of the elite. Managing their lives. But ever since their son’s relationship with Eli Chamberlin hit the headlines, their peaceful life had crumbled. And now, it was war. They hardly go out without people shaming them. On a rainy Tuesday night, the worst of it came.Two masked men broke through the back door. Adrian’s father had been dozing in his recliner when he heard the shatter. His wife screamed as one of the men shoved her to the ground. “Where’s your son, your good for nothing son?” one of them snarled. “Where’s Adrian?”“We don’t know! He doesn’t live here. please…” mr. Carter tried to shield his wife from harm.The second man grabbed a photo off the mantel. It was a picture of Adrian as a boy grinning, missing a front tooth. The man sneered, then dropped it to the floor, smashing it beneath
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Chapter: ExposedThe champagne had barely settled in Adrian’s system, but his heart was already racing for an entirely different reason.Flashes from cameras exploded like fireworks as he stepped out to kill boredom, Eli at his side, with his hand tucked tightly into his. It was supposed to be just another high-society fundraiser, but after the night they’d had…after the smooth confessions the night before under the sheets and the sweet lovemaking, they couldn’t pretend anymore.Adrian faced the press crowding the sidewalk outside the venue. His jaw tensed. Then, he did something that would change the axis of both their worlds.“I’m in love with Eli Chamberlin,” Adrian said, his voice was loud and fierce.Eli froze. He wasn't expecting him to make such a declaration in such an event. He was barely invited. However, he liked it. A stunned silence gurgled through the crowd before reporters erupted in a frenzy of shouting, snapping photos, and scrambling to call editors.Eli grabbed Adrian’s hand tightl
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Chapter: In The Quite Just as they lay on the bed, enjoying each other’s bodies and trying to forget their worries for the moment. The heaven rumbles. “It seems we’ll be having a downpour.” Eli nodded. Soon, the Rain tapped against the windows of the small apartment as Eli lay on his side, facing Adrian. Their bodies were tangled beneath a threadbare blanket, their skin was warm from shared heat, their hearts were still racing from all they had endured. The silence between them wasn’t awkward, but it was a rare kind of peace, the kind that came only after a war.Eli traced lazy circles on Adrian’s chest. “Do you ever think we’re insane?” he asked quietly.Adrian glanced down at him. “Define insane.”“Giving up everything for this. For… us.”Adrian gave a half-laugh, the kind that didn’t reach his eyes. “Every day.”Eli’s fingers paused. “Would you take it back?”Adrian hesitated. “Would you?”Eli looked up, met his gaze, and shook his head. “No. I’d do it all again. Even if I lost it all twice.”Adrian sw
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Chapter: Escalating WarThe war wasn’t just between two families anymore. It had grown into something dangerous and full of hate. Including the constant bullying that followed Eli and Adrian wherever they turned.The Chamberlins made sure they suffered, sending lawyers, letters, threats concealed as formal notices. But what Eli didn’t know was that Adrian’s side wasn’t staying silent either.It began with a short, and cold message from Cynthia. “You need to start paying me back. Every dime I spent raising you. I kept every receipt. You won't deceive me into supporting you and dumb me when you think you can handle yourself.”Adrian sat alone in his tiny studio apartment, staring at the screen like it had slapped him. His chest felt tight. He hadn’t spoken to his mother in weeks, not since their last argument over Eli. She had never accepted his sexuality, and now it seemed she was using his relationship as ammunition.He called her. “Mom, what is this?” they asked, thinking it was his mother. Cynthia’s voice
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Chapter: The Breaking PointThe silence in the Chamberlin estate was suffocating. It wasn’t the kind of silence that brought peace; rather, it was the calm before a storm, loaded with unspoken threats and decades of tradition straining under the weight of rebellion.Eli stood tall in the drawing room, with his arms crossed over his chest as he faced his parents. The fire crackled in the hearth behind him, shining over the portrait of his ancestors..a long line of powerful, respectable men who all shared one thing: loyalty to the family legacy.Venita Moreau-Chamberlin sat poised in a high-backed chair, her expression was also unreadable, but her knuckles were white as they clenched the armrest. Across from her, Richard Chamberlin’s lips were a thin, trembling line.“You have until the end of the week,” Richard said coldly, his voice barely above a whisper. “Leave Adrian. Publicly. Cut him off. Or you will be disinherited and removed from everything. No trust fund. No home. No name.”Eli stared at his father, wit
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Chapter: Threads Of ControlThe Chamberlins sat in their private study, their faces were filled with worry. Mr. Chamberlin paced the room, furrowing his brow, while Mrs. Chamberlin sipped her tea, her eyes remained cold and calculating.“He’s becoming a problem,” Mr. Chamberlin muttered, stopping to face his wife.Mrs. Chamberlin nodded. “Adrian’s influence on Eli is unacceptable. I don't know how he did it. We need to take decisive action.”They devised a plan to systematically pull apart Adrian’s life, aiming to sever his ties with Eli.The next day, Adrian received a notice from his landlord, his rent was overdue, and eviction was coming. He was confused, Adrian checked his bank account, only to find it inexplicably frozen.He called the bank. “There must be a mistake. I didn’t authorize any holds on my account.”The bank manager replied, “I’m sorry, Mr. Adrian, but we’ve received legal orders to freeze your assets pending investigation.”Adrian’s heart sank. “Investigation? What kind of investigation? I have
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Chapter: My First NightAs Zoey and I huddled together on the small bed, exhaustion and hunger gnawed at us. My arms wrapped around her, I could feel her tiny body shivering with fear and confusion. I murmured soothing words, hoping to comfort her, but my own heart was heavy with uncertainty and fear. Eventually, we drifted off into an uneasy sleep, the day's events hanging heavily on our minds.Several hours later, a loud, harsh knock on the door jolted us awake. I sat up abruptly, my heart racing. Zoey stirred beside me, rubbing her eyes and looking around in confusion. The knock came again, more insistent this time. I rose from the bed, my legs unsteady, and opened the door.A man stood there, holding a tray of food. He shoved it into my hands without a word and walked away, leaving me standing in the doorway, stunned. I closed the door and brought the tray over to the small table. Zoey sat up on the bed, her eyes widening at the sight of the food.On the tray was a simple meal: two plates of rice and veg
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Chapter: The Journey The car sped through the streets, the scenery flashing by in a blur as we drove further away from everything I had known. The reality of my situation settled in, a weight that pressed heavily on my chest. Zoey sat on my lap, her small body trembling with fear and confusion."Mommy, where are we going?" she whimpered, her innocent eyes searching mine for answers I couldn't provide.I held her close, trying to soothe her. "It's okay, sweetheart. Mommy's here. Everything will be alright," I whispered, though my own heart was pounding with uncertainty and fear. I also didn't know where we were going. But I had to act strong for Zoey, it's my responsibility to protect her. Zoey's discomfort grew as the journey stretched on. She began to squirm and cry softly, her small fists clenching my shirt. I rocked her gently, humming a lullaby in a desperate attempt to calm her down.From the front of the car, Mr. Alexander's cold voice cut through my ears. "Keep her quiet. I don't want to hear any
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Chapter: SoldI was in my room pacing up and down, “He must be joking, maybe it's one of his tricks to get me scared, Maybe… just Maybe.” I said reassuring myself.I heard footsteps coming toward my room, I hauled to listen to where they were headed. Unfortunately, it was my room. The door swung open, My sister and my brother came inside.“You have finally done something useful to this family. My sister Kathryn said. I was dumbfounded. Tears falling down from my eyes. “So this is true?” I thought.“Yvonne, why are you crying? You’ve done nothing. You've literally cleared off Daddy’s debts. Do you even know how much? Fifty freaking million dollars, You did it!. Caleb exclaimed.“Daddy sold me out, he betrayed me, instead of fighting for your sister, you both are happy, how cruel can you guys be?” I questioned, feeling heartbroken.Caleb interjected. “How cruel? How cruel is jumping from one man to another and getting pregnant without knowing who the child’s father is and bringing her in for mom and
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Chapter: The Unexpected GuestMy life is so messed upMy family hates me. Can you believe that? I was a disgrace to them, an embarrassment to them because I had no Wolf, and as well having a baby. After, I was raped by an unknown man when I went to the club to search for my father and now my family can't wait to get rid of me.My father was an alcoholic and a chronic gambler yet I was the useless one.Beep !! Beep !! Beep !!!My alarm woke me up, I was supposed to wake up early to clean and prepare breakfast for the family before going to school.I get up and make my way towards Zoey’s room, she's my daughter and my strength even though I had her in the most painful way, I just couldn't stop loving her."Zoey baby please wake up," I said tapping her slightly she didn't answer but adjusted herself properly."WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING? DISTURBING THE PEACE OF THIS HOUSE WITH YOUR STUPID ASS KID”"I heard my 'father' yell coming towards my daughter's room. I was frightened I didn't want him to hurt my 3-year-old Zo
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Chapter: The visit to the club "Hey!" I exclaimed with excitement as I burst into Kathryn's room. It was a special day. It was Kathryn's birthday, and it marked her first-ever shift as a wolf.Kathryn, still dizzy from sleep, blinked at me in surprise. "Yvonne? What's all the commotion about?""It's your birthday, Kath!" I beamed, shaking her gently. "And tonight, you get to experience your very first wolf shift. Isn't that amazing?"Kathryn exclaimed. "Oh wow, I almost forgot! Thanks for the wake-up call, sis."With a grin, I pulled her out of bed, trying to make this special day even more unforgettable for her.I took her downstairs, where we had arranged for a small birthday party surprise for her.Her friends also gathered around to celebrate. There was plenty of delicious food, drinks, and gifts. Of course, no birthday is complete without a cake to cut, and we all sang "Happy Birthday" as she made a wish and blew out the candles. And started gifting her."Happy Birthday, Kath!" Mom and Dad beamed, handing her
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Chapter: Festival PreparationI woke up with a bubble of excitement within me. The Full Moon Festival was just around the corner, and it amazed me how quickly time had flown by. Only two days remained until the festival.Everyone in the Crystal Lake pack seemed to be preparing. Our Alpha, Alpha Barnard Albertson made sure that the whole pack was beautifully decorated.people were bustling about, and the tension of the festival hung in the air. My mother had mentioned the previous night that we would be going shopping for the festival, and I couldn't contain my joy.Unable to wait any longer, I rushed out of my room, still dressed in my pyjamas, and headed straight to my mother's room to remind her about our shopping plans."Mom! Mom!" I excitedly knocked on her door. "Wake up! We're going shopping today, remember?"However, instead of my mother's response, it was my father who answered. "Yvonne, it's too early. Your mother will be ready when it's time. Don't stress her, please," he gently scolded."Sorry," I mumbl
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