Chapter: Chapter 24Mia's face was a study in confusion. Her brows were drawn together so tightly they nearly met in the middle, creating deep furrows across her forehead. Her mouth hung slightly open, lips moving soundlessly as if trying to form questions she couldn't quite articulate. Her eyes darted between Emilia and the two men flanking her, trying to piece together what was happening, how these strangers had come to Emilia's defense, and who they were.The confusion wasn't unique to Mia. It rippled through the entire ballroom like a wave. Guests who had managed to pull themselves to their feet stood swaying slightly, their faces reflecting the same bewilderment. Some rubbed at their eyes as if they could clear away what they were seeing and make it make sense. Others leaned toward their companions, whispering urgent questions that no one seemed able to answer.Alexander's expression mirrored the confusion around him, though his was tinged with something darker. His jaw was clenched tight, muscles j
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Chapter: Chapter 23Alexander tried his best to move his body toward the direction of the voice. His neck strained as he attempted to turn his head, muscles trembling with the effort. His feet tried to pivot, to shift his position so he could see who had spoken, but his body refused to fully cooperate. The command to kneel was still pulling at him, still trying to drag him down to the marble floor.Before he could manage more than a slight turn, another voice spoke up from the same general area."And I lent her some of mine too," the second voice said, carrying the same authority as the first but with a slightly different tone which was more cheerful than the first. At that moment, two men walked into view from the back of the ballroom. They moved side by side, their steps perfectly synchronized, weaving through the kneeling bodies with practiced ease. Mason and Julian walked toward the throne with their heads held high and their postures radiating confidence and power. They were both dressed impeccabl
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Chapter: Chapter 22The way Alexander said the words struck Emilia like a physical blow. There was something in his tone, something bitter and resentful, that made it sound like discovering she was the lycan princess was a bad thing. Not a revelation or a surprise or even something neutral, but something negative. Something that complicated his plans or threatened his ambitions.Emilia's eyes widened a bit as she zeroed in on him. She looked at Alexander properly for the first time since sitting on the throne, really studied his face. His expression was twisted with pain from resisting the command, yes, but there was something else there too. Something calculating in his eyes despite the physical agony he was enduring.And suddenly, like pieces of a puzzle clicking into place, Emilia remembered.It had been just a few days ago. Mason and Julian had asked to see the contract marriage document that Emilia had signed with Alexander four years ago. She'd retrieved it from where she'd kept it hidden all this
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Chapter: Chapter 21As soon as the words left Emilia's lips, something changed in the air. It was like an invisible wave had swept through the ballroom, a force so powerful and absolute that resistance seemed impossible. The power in Emilia's command wasn't a request or a suggestion. It was a fundamental law of reality that had to be obeyed.Each of the guests went to their knees one after the other, their bodies dropping like dominoes in a carefully arranged pattern. It started with those closest to the throne and rippled outward through the crowd. There was no grace in the movement, no dignity. They fell like puppets with their strings cut, like robots being controlled by a remote control device that had just been activated.The sounds of bodies hitting the marble floor filled the ballroom. Knees struck stone with dull thuds that echoed off the high ceilings. Expensive fabric rustled and tore as people collapsed in their formal wear. Several guests cried out in surprise or pain, the sound quickly muffl
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Chapter: Chapter 20"A human claiming royal blood?" Mia's voice cut through the silence like a knife.She laughed, the sound harsh and grating in the hushed ballroom. It was clear she was trying to overcome her shock, forcing the sound out even though it came out strangled and unnatural. "You've got to be shitting me," she added, raising her voice even louder.Mia turned in a slow circle, looking around at the other guests with wide eyes. She was searching for support, for someone else who would validate her disbelief, who would agree that this was all some elaborate trick or mistake. Her hands gestured wildly as she spoke, encompassing the throne and Emilia and the entire situation."How can a lowly human contaminate sacred grounds?" one of the other guests asked, his voice rising above the murmurs.He was a middle aged werewolf with salt and pepper hair and an expensive suit that marked him as someone of status. A frown had replaced the shock on his face, his brows drawing together as he stared at Emi
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Chapter: Chapter 19'It's not me he's worried about. It's his pack,' Emilia said to herself.The realization settled over her like cold water, dousing whatever small flicker of hope had tried to ignite in her chest. For a few seconds, she had let herself hope that the concern she had heard in his voice was out of love for her. That maybe, somewhere deep down, Alexander actually cared about what happened to her. That maybe the four years they'd spent together had meant something to him beyond a contract and convenience.But she was wrong. Yet again.Of course, he wasn't worried about her. He was worried about scandal. About his reputation. About what it would mean for the Redstone pack if his secret human wife died at a royal event. It was always about image with Alexander, about maintaining appearances and protecting his precious political ambitions.The disappointment was sharp but brief. Emilia had spent the past two weeks learning to let go of expectations where Alexander was concerned. She'd cried en
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Chapter: Chapter 24Randy's Pov Trisha's wounded expression lasted only a moment before her face shifted back into that excited, gossipy look that suggested she was enjoying this drama far too much. She took a step closer to our little circle, her red dress swishing with the movement, and I could see the determination in her eyes. She wasn't going to let Clara shut her down."Yeah, even though Kyle was away for a while, he's back now," Trisha said, her voice taking on an encouraging, almost conspiratorial tone. She looked directly at Clara, her eyes bright and intense. "You don't have to hide how you feel anymore. You don't have to pretend to love someone you've never even loved before."The last part was delivered with a pointed glance in my direction, making it crystal clear who she was referring to. I stood there, the expensive suit suddenly feeling like a costume, watching this woman I'd never met casually dissect my marriage in front of a growing audience of wealthy party guests."Exactly," Selene
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Chapter: Chapter 23Randy's Pov The silence that followed my words was thick and suffocating, pressing down on the small circle we'd formed in the middle of the Hall family's decorated sitting room. I could feel the weight of multiple stares, not just from Kyle and Selene and the blonde woman whose name I still didn't know, but from other party guests who'd been close enough to hear what I'd said.The words hung in the air like ornaments on one of the Christmas trees, visible and undeniable. For a few seconds, maybe three or four, but feeling much longer, all four of them just looked at me. Their expressions were almost identical, a mixture of shock and disbelief and confusion, like I'd suddenly sprouted horns on my head or started speaking in a foreign language.Kyle's mouth had fallen open slightly, his practised composure slipping for just a moment. The yacht key dangled from his fingers, forgotten now as he tried to process what I'd just said. Beside him, Selene's champagne glass had paused halfway
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Chapter: Chapter 22Randy's Pov The suit fit perfectly, just as I'd known it would. The fabric moved with me as I adjusted the collar in front of the bathroom mirror, expensive material. The dark gray brought out something in my features that I hadn't noticed before, or maybe it was just that I looked different now. More confident. More certain of who I was and where I was going. I'd emerged from the bathroom to find Clara waiting, now dressed in a designer dinner gown that probably had its own name and backstory. The dress was a deep emerald green that complemented her skin tone perfectly, with a fitted bodice and a skirt that flowed when she moved. Her hair was styled in loose waves, and she'd added more makeup, transforming herself into the version of Clara Hall that the world expected to see at exclusive family gatherings. The drive to her parents' house had been quiet. Clara had driven, her hands steady on the wheel, the silence between us filled only by the soft sound of Christmas music playing
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Chapter: Chapter 21Randy's Pov The bedroom had become my sanctuary, at least for these final few days. I'd pulled my old duffle bag from the back of the closet, the fabric slightly dusty from years of disuse, and laid it open on the bed. The process of packing should have been simple. After five years in this house, I should have accumulated more possessions, more evidence of a life lived. But the bag remained mostly empty, holding only a few changes of clothes and some personal items that actually mattered to me. My hands moved methodically, folding a shirt and placing it in the bag. Then another. The repetitive motion was almost meditative, giving my mind something to focus on besides the voices that had finally faded from the living room. Kyle and Selene must have left, taking their excitement about the yacht with them. A soft knock sounded against the door, three gentle taps that barely disturbed the quiet of the room. I paused, my hands stilling on the shirt I'd been folding. For a moment, I con
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Chapter: Chapter 20Randy's Pov My feet had carried me halfway down the hallway, each step taking me further from the living room and the people in it, when Kyle's voice rang out again. The words were loud enough to carry clearly through the space, cutting through the air with the kind of enthusiasm that comes from someone who's gotten exactly what they wanted."I already know what we'll name it," he said. The excitement in his tone was unmistakable, almost childlike in its intensity. I should have kept walking. Should have ignored whatever he was about to say and continued putting distance between myself and that entire situation. But something made me pause mid-stride, my foot hovering above the hardwood floor for just a second before settling down softly."Peach Outlook," Kyle announced, and I could hear the smile in his voice even without seeing his face.The name meant nothing to me. Just two words strung together, a combination of a fruit and a noun that seemed random and meaningless. But even as
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Chapter: Chapter 19Randy's Pov "What? Are you kidding?" Selene's voice cut through the tension in the room like a blade, sharp and incredulous. She turned to look at Kyle with an expression that suggested he'd just said something completely absurd, something so ridiculous it didn't even warrant serious consideration. Her mouth hung open slightly, her perfectly shaped eyebrows raised high on her forehead."They've been together for five years," Selene continued, gesturing towards me with one hand while keeping her eyes fixed on Kyle, "and she's never even bothered to give him something as little as a card, let alone buy him a Christmas present."The words came out matter-of-fact, casual, like she was stating something as obvious and unchangeable as the weather. There was no attempt to soften the blow, no concern for how such a statement might make anyone feel. Just raw truth delivered with the kind of callousness that only someone like Selene could manage.She turned her attention to Clara, who was sti
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Unwanted Nerd: Chased By The B-Ball Stars
Nerdy Deborah with her big rimmed glasses, has been in love with Caleb, her childhood crush and basketball player for the past ten years. She got admission into the same college as him and even got a job as the coachās assistant just to be near him. All hell let's lose when she confesses her love to him and tells him she's a virgin and that she wants him to take her virginity on her 18th birthday without knowing she was being filmed by the school bully.
Liam, the Captain of the basketball team and Calebās best friend, offers Deborah a contract to school her on the art of seduction which could help her get Caleb, in return for something he needs.
As Deborah is transformed from invisible nerd to campus heartbreaker, sparks fly where they shouldnāt. What starts as a lesson in flirting quickly spirals into a war of emotions, secrets, and betrayal. Caleb starts noticing her. Liam starts needing her. And someone elseāsomeone dangerousāstarts watching her.
But when love is a game, and the stakes are deadly, who will winā¦ and who will pay the price?
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Chapter: Chapter 138: New BeginningsDeborah's POV ***Two years later***I stood in front of my bedroom mirror, adjusting my graduation cap for what felt like the hundredth time. The tassel kept falling in my face no matter how many bobby pins I used to secure it."Stop fussing," Charlotte said from where she sat on my bed, already dressed in her own cap and gown from our graduation from college two years ago. "You look perfect.""I look like I'm wearing a very flat hat," I muttered, but I stopped touching it anyway.Today was the day. Graduation day. Not just any graduation either, but grad school graduation with honours. The gold cord around my neck marked me as someone who had achieved academic excellence.My phone buzzed with a text from Liam saying he was already at the venue with my mim rqcand the rest of our group."Ready?" Charlotte asked, standing and smoothing down her dress. She had taken the day off work to be here."As ready as I'll ever be," I said, grabbing my purse.The drive to the university auditorium
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Chapter: Chapter 137: Moving ForwardDeborah's POV The sunlight streaming through my dorm room window felt warmer than it had in weeks, or maybe I was just finally able to appreciate it again. I stretched in my bed, feeling the pleasant ache of muscles that had been worked hard during my morning self-defense session with Liam.Over the next few weeks, things slowly started to feel normal again, or at least a new version of normal that I could live with. We resumed our last semester in college. I laughed more. That was the biggest change I noticed. Real laughter that came from deep in my belly and made my cheeks hurt. Not the polite, careful laughter I had been forcing in those first days after the hospital, but genuine joy at silly things like Charlotte tripping over her own feet or Liam making terrible puns that were so bad they circled back to being funny."You're smiling," Charlotte observed from where she sat cross-legged on her bed, textbooks spread around her in organized chaos."Am I?" I touched my face and real
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Chapter: Chapter 136: Finding HimDeborah's POV My hands shook as I unfolded the letter, the paper crinkling softly in the quiet hospital room. Charlotte had moved closer, her presence a silent support, while my mother hovered on the other side of the bed looking worried.I read the first line, and my heart dropped.As I read the contents of the letter, tears dropped freely down my face, blurring the words until I had to blink several times to clear my vision enough to continue reading.The letter wasn't long. Maybe that made it worse somehow. All it said was how he loved me too much to keep putting me in harm's way and how it was best we separated because I was no longer safe with him.Each word felt like a knife cutting into my chest. I could picture him writing this, probably with tears in his own eyes, convincing himself he was doing the right thing. The noble thing. Protecting me by leaving me.But he was wrong. He was so completely, utterly wrong."That idiot," I whispered, then said it louder. "That complete i
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Chapter: Chapter 135: The Weight of GuiltThe hospital hallway smelled like antiseptic and floor polish, sharp and chemical in a way that made Liam's eyes water if he breathed too deeply. Fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, casting everything in a harsh white glow that made everyone look slightly ill.While the police came to take statements and photograph evidence, Deborah and all those who had been injured were rushed to the hospital in a convoy of ambulances, their sirens wailing through the night like a chorus of grief.Liam had ridden in the ambulance with Deborah, holding her cold hand while the paramedics worked around him. Her face had been so pale, almost grey in the harsh ambulance lighting. Her breathing had been shallow and rapid, her pulse thready under his fingertips."Is she going to be okay?" he had asked the paramedic, a middle-aged woman with kind eyes."We're doing everything we can," she had replied, which wasn't really an answer at all.Now, hours later, Liam sat in an uncomfortable plastic chair in the I
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Chapter: Chapter 134: When Violence Comes HomeDeborah smiled as she watched Emma play around the garden.The little girl was chasing butterflies through the rose bushes, her laughter carrying across the manicured lawn like music. Emma's dark hair bounced with each leap, and her small hands reached out, trying to catch the delicate insects that always managed to flutter just out of reach.It had easily been a couple of days since Liam brought her back to his family's home. Four days, to be exact. Four days of slowly piecing herself back together in this place that felt more like a fortress than a house, with its high walls and security cameras and armed guards stationed at every entrance.And though she still had a few nightmares about Noah and Alice and even sometimes Caleb, she knew she was getting better. The nightmares came less frequently now. Some nights, she even slept through until morning without waking up screaming.It was all thanks to Liam and Charlotte.She saw their effort in every small gesture. The way Liam never l
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Chapter: Chapter 133: Aftermath Or NotLiam's POV Please be fine. Please be safe.The words circled around my mind like a prayer. I couldn't stop repeating, over and over until they lost all meaning and became just sounds, just desperate noise filling the silence of my own fear.My hands gripped the dashboard of the lead security vehicle so hard my knuckles had gone white. Every second felt like an hour. Every mile stretched out endlessly in front of us.We were tracking the location of the last call Alice had made. One of my father's tech people had traced it within minutes, pulling strings and accessing systems that probably weren't entirely legal, but I didn't care about that right now. All I cared about was finding Deborah.Alice had ordered takeout and had it delivered to an abandoned warehouse at the outskirts of town, which was a bit far from the college. Too far. The distance made my chest tight with anxiety. What if we were too late? What if something had already happened?While I prayed for Deborah's safety, ano
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