Chapter: Shattered Sanctuary Sophia’s POVThe glass shards glitter on the floor like jagged stars, the remnants of the safehouse window that just exploded inward. My heart slams against my ribs, my breath caught in my throat as Julian pulls me down behind the bed, his body shielding mine. The scream from outside“You’re mine, Sophia!”echoes in my ears, a chilling reminder that nowhere is safe anymore. The red laser dot that danced across the wall moments ago still burns in my mind, a predator’s mark. Was it Lucas? His voice, twisted with rage, feels so familiar, yet there’s a chance it’s someone else,someone new, someone worse. My hands instinctively cradle my stomach, protecting the tiny life inside me, Julian’s child, the secret that’s turned my world into a battlefield.Julian’s arm is a steel band around me, his breath hot against my ear as he whispers, “Stay down, Sophia. Don’t move.” His voice is steady, but I can feel the tension in his body, the coiled energy of a man ready to fight. Asher’s in the living
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Chapter: The Edge Of TrustJulian’s POVThe air in the safehouse is thick with tension, Asher’s words still ringing in my ears: “They’re working together. And they know about Sophia’s pregnancy.” My grip on the switchblade tightens as I slam the door shut behind him, my mind racing to process the implications. Emily and Lucas, conspiring against us. The glint of the gun barrel in the hallway, the retreating footsteps, the smoldering cigarette butt in the stairwell,it’s all connected, a web of betrayal tightening around Sophia and me. I glance at her, curled on the couch, her hazel eyes wide with fear, her hands instinctively resting on her stomach, protecting the life we created together. My chest aches with a fierce need to shield her, to burn down anyone who dares threaten her or our child.Asher paces the room, his usually composed demeanor fraying at the edges. His dark hair is disheveled, his jaw tight, and there’s a haunted look in his eyes that I’ve never seen before. “Julian, you need to listen to me,”
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Chapter: Into the abyssJulian’s POVThe creak from the hallway sends a jolt through me, my instincts kicking into overdrive. Sophia’s trembling in my arms, her wide hazel eyes locked on mine, reflecting the same dread that’s clawing at my chest. The photo on her phone,her silhouette in my car, the chilling message burns in my mind. Someone’s watching us, and they’re close. Too close. I pull her tighter against me, my hand cupping the back of her neck, trying to anchor her to me, to this moment, even as the world threatens to unravel.“Stay here,” I whisper, my voice low and steady despite the storm brewing inside me. I ease her onto the couch, her bare skin still flushed from our earlier intensity, and grab my discarded shirt, pulling it on as I move toward the door. My pulse hammers, but I keep my movements deliberate, controlled. Whoever’s out there, they’re not getting past me. Not to her. Not to our child.The safehouse is supposed to be untraceable off the grid, known only to me and a handful of truste
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Chapter: Tangled In HeatSophia’s POVThe safehouse is a sleek, modern penthouse tucked away in a quiet corner of Manhattan, its floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the city skyline. The lights of New York twinkle like stars against the night, but inside, the air is thick with tension and unspoken desire. Julian closes the door behind us, the soft click echoing in the dimly lit space. My heart pounds not just from the fear of Lucas’s text, but from the way Julian’s presence fills the room, commanding and electric.He turns to me, his piercing blue eyes catching the faint glow of the city lights. “You’re safe here,” he says, his voice low, almost a growl. “No one knows about this place. Not Lucas, not your family.”I nod, but my body is trembling, caught between the terror of being discovered and the pull of something far more dangerous Julian. He steps closer, and I can feel the heat radiating from him, his tailored suit hugging his broad shoulders and lean frame. The memory of our night
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Chapter: Shadows Of SecretsSophia’s POVThe air in the house feels heavier now, as if the walls themselves are closing in. Lucas’s paranoia has turned our home into a gilded cage,cameras at every corner, security guards lingering like silent sentinels. I clutch my phone, the screen dim, hiding Julian’s latest message: “Meet me tonight. We need to plan.” My thumb hovers over the reply button, but fear paralyzes me. What if Lucas finds out? What if he sees through my lies?The pregnancy test result burns in my mind, a secret that could unravel everything. I’m carrying Julian’s child, and every day I hide it feels like a betrayal not just to Lucas, but to myself. I want to tell Julian everything, to lean into his strength, but the risk is too great. Lucas’s temper has grown erratic since Julian took over as CEO. He’s not just controlling now; he’s dangerous.I hear the front door slam, and my heart lurches. Lucas storms into the living room, his gray eyes glinting with suspicion. “Where were you today?” he demands
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Chapter: Trapped between two worlds Sophia’s POVThe stick drops from my hand and clatters onto the tiled floor, the sound echoing in my ears like a siren. I stare at it, frozen in place, my chest rising and falling rapidly. Two pink lines. Bold. Unforgiving. Undeniable.Pregnant.And I already know… Lucas isn’t the father.I sit slowly on the edge of the bed, gripping the bedsheet with trembling hands. My whole world spins like a cruel joke. How did it get to this? How did I allow myself to fall this far? The memories crash in quickly: the charity gala, the clumsy fall, the soft kiss, Julian’s comforting arms, the alcohol, the vulnerability. And the truth.One night. One mistake. One moment of weakness… and now this.My hands instinctively press against my flat stomach. There’s a life growing inside of me. A heartbeat. A future. I feel the first tear slip down my cheek.What have I done?I barely sleep that night. My body tosses, turns, coils in fear and guilt. By morning, I feel like a shell of myself. My phone vibrat
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