Chasing fireflies
They found her almost dead, thrown to the alligators in the deep bayou, by her own father.
Chloe awakens to find herself a pawn in the vampires' cruel game of hearts, their favorite diversion from immortal tedium. When forced to select a companion, she chooses Hunter, another soul plucked from death's threshold. His initial curiosity blossoms into something far more perilous.
"Love worth dying for," murmurs Callum, their master. Six couples. Six challenges. Six days. Victory demands genuine affection.
The game unravels when wolf-shifters interrupt the proceedings. Their alpha, Liam, a black wolf, declares Chloe is his destined partner. Callum cautions him against violating ancient covenants, and Liam retreats temporarily.
During the penultimate challenge, coinciding with her birthday, Chloe's dormant abilities surface. Liam returns, claiming her and abandoning Hunter to Callum's wrath. The vampire lord transforms Hunter and dispatches him to retrieve Chloe.
Now married to Liam, Chloe longs for peace, but the game never truly ended. It has spilled into the enchanted bayou where it all began, where love, betrayal, and ancient secrets entwine. Who is Chloe really? And what price will she pay when she uncovers the truth about her bloodline?
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Chapter: I found your killerChloe strolled into Callum’s mansion like it was just another Tuesday. Everyone stopped dead. Callum broke the silence with a laugh, pushing himself off his throne and striding over to her. He wrapped her in a hug. “My child’s back! Look, everyone, she’s here. Where the hell have you been?”“Oh, you know, around,” Chloe shrugged, then relented. “Fine, I’ll spill. First, I got a taste of the pack life, then dipped into the vampire scene with you. But I wanted to explore my witch side, so I headed down to the bayou, met up with my sisters.”Callum chuckled, though it sounded a little forced. “Great. How’d that go?”“Let’s just say… enlightening. Found out some things about myself I didn’t expect.”“Like what?” he asked, his brow furrowing.“I can pull off a few spells, for starters. Water turns this eerie blue when I step into it, spirits pop up, weird stuff, you know?” Chloe caught Arran staring at her, intense as ever. “Callum, mind if I talk to Arran for a sec?”“Go ahead,” he said,
Last Updated: 2025-11-12
Chapter: Just breatheGeneral Hospital, New OrleansJames and his dad had always been incompatible, clashing constantly. Even though they both worked at the same hospital, it had been months since they had crossed paths. James headed to his dad’s office, and the secretary gave him a look that said, “Better wait your turn.”James laughed. “Yeah, right,” he muttered, barging into the office. His dad jerked his hand away from the computer like he’d been caught doing something shady.“James, my handsome son!” His dad stood up, arms outstretched like he was auditioning for a Hallmark movie.“Save the fake hugs, Dad. Did you get a face lift or something?”“What? No! Do I look younger?”“You look like you’re thirty. What the hell?”“New studies, genetics. I invested in it, your money too. Massive returns. You could quit your job tomorrow.”“Cool. Anyway, I’m here for some pictures. Or I can just grab them myself. Mom’s death anniversary’s coming up. I’m doing a memorial.”“Son, it’s your house. Take whatever albu
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Chapter: Bad timingCalum’s estate"One month, you bloodsucking leeches!" Callum roared. "Where the hell is she?"Arran stayed cool, shrugging. "Maybe she needed to reconnect with her roots.""She’s not with the pack, and she didn’t even show for her dad’s funeral," Callum snapped."She’ll come back," Arran said, steadily. "I have to believe that."Callum was unraveling, and Isabella was starting to wonder if he was in love with her.She didn’t dare ask him.Deep bayou…Chloe’s scream tore through the room as another wave of pain hit her. “Come on, one more push,” Keena urged, gripping her hand. With a final, guttural cry, the baby came into the world, wailing louder than Chloe had. Estella scooped the infant up, cleaning her swiftly before wrapping her in a blanket and handing her over. Chloe traced the baby’s cheek with trembling fingers. “My love,” she whispered, kissing her forehead. Exhaustion weighed heavy on her as she sank back into the bed.Genevieve took the baby, and Chloe’s eyes fluttered shu
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Chapter: We will protect herCallum was yelling, his voice sharp enough to cut through the chaos. Isabella reached out, her hand gentle on his arm. He turned to her, his eyes frantic.“Callum, breathe,” she said, her tone calm but firm.“Isabella, she’s gone, and these idiots haven’t got a clue where she is,” he snapped.“She’ll come back. Chloe’s a vampire first and foremost,” Isabella reassured him.Callum softened for a moment, lifting her hand to his lips. “You’re too good to me, Isabella.”Arran stormed in, his anger practically radiating off him. He was fixated on one thing, and one thing only.“Brother, any idea where she is?” Callum asked, cutting straight to the point.“No. I lost her. Don’t push me right now, I’m not in the mood,” Arran growled, his voice tight with pain.Jasmine glanced at Arran, her expression somber. She’d shattered him; he looked like a man barely holding it together.“Go,” Callum ordered sharply. “Spread out, find her, or bring me something useful. Now.”Deep bayou…Keena brushed h
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Chapter: Never let goHunter’s anger was bubbling just beneath the surface, a hair’s trigger from exploding. He finally got why Liam had stormed off to confront Callum, gutsy move, claiming his mate like that. The racket outside yanked him out of his head.Stepping out, he found James planted on the porch.“Got a message for you. Inside?” James jerked his chin toward the door.Hunter nodded, let him in, and shut it behind them.“Chloe’s got a feeling she’s being watched. Sent me to tell you to meet her at Deep Bayou. Said the heart’s faded.”Hunter’s head snapped up. “Say that again.”“The heart faded,” James repeated, barely getting the words out before Hunter pulled him into a quick, rough hug.“Best damn news I’ve heard in weeks. Thanks.”“Yeah,” James shrugged, giving him a nod before heading out.Chloe stayed for the game, cheering as her favorite couple took the win. She gave Callum a nod. “You keep surprising me, you know that? Oh, and you’re loaded now, by the way,” he said with a smirk.“Yeah, I’m
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Chapter: Ancestor's energy"Welcome, Chloe," the voice greeted.Chloe spun around to find a woman, probably in her thirties, offering a warm smile. She motioned for Chloe to come closer.Chloe took hesitant steps forward. "Who are you?""I’m Keena," the woman replied, as four others materialized beside her. "This is our coven. We’re witches, practitioners of dark magic. Just like you, we were born with it. But you... you’ve got more power in your pinky than all of us combined.""Why did I feel like I needed to be here?" Chloe asked."This is where you belong, child," an older woman chimed in, her voice steady. "Now, come on. Spill it."Chloe hadn’t noticed the black heart on her wrist fading.The cottage was cozy; pillows tossed around like someone had lost a fight with them. Chloe reached out, brushed the dry flowers, and they suddenly bloomed again. She blinked in surprise."Yeah, you’re definitely not ordinary," the older woman said, raising an eyebrow. "This place? It’s soaked in our ancestors’ energy. You’
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my mafia brother-in-law, stole my heart
Bella’s life takes a dark turn when her father’s debt to the Jacksons falls on her shoulders, and the price is paid in blood. Lucas, one of the Jackson brothers, steps in, claiming her as his wife to save her. But before the wedding, Bella finds herself drawn to Damon, Lucas’s enigmatic brother. The ceremony shatters when gunfire erupts, leaving Lucas critically wounded. As he lies in a coma, Bella and Damon grow closer, crossing a line they can’t undo. When Lucas finally wakes up, shaken by his brush with death, he pleads for a chance to make their marriage work. Damon, however, drops the bomb about their affair. Lucas whisks Bella away, determined to salvage what’s left, but secrets and unfinished business loom. Will Damon fight for her, or will Lucas prove he’s the one who can truly win her heart?
While traveling through Europe, Lucas discovers Bella is pregnant, with Damon’s child. It’s a gut punch, but he decides he’s got to step up if he’s going to keep her. Just as things start looking up for them, life throws another curveball. A freak accident sends them tumbling down a flight of stairs, Bella breaks her leg, and Lucas fractures his spine, leaving him wheelchair bound. Determined to see him recover, Bella throws herself into rehabilitating him while secretly using her father’s hidden Swiss funds to build a company.
Back in America, the family drama kicks into high gear. Bella’s accused of shoving Lucas down the stairs to get rid of him, because, of course, she’d risk breaking her own leg for that. Damon’s met with a version of Bella he doesn’t recognize, convinced she’s only staying with Lucas out of pity.
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Chapter: Not a chanceAndy had invited Lucia to what he called a family reunion, though she had no inkling of his real plan. As they drove, he deliberately slowed the car, pretending to be engine trouble while checking his phone for the confirmation text: everything was ready.At the restaurant, a waiter led them toward the darkened patio."Andy, why is it so dark out here?" Lucia whispered, squeezing his hand."Don't worry, I'm right beside you," he reassured her.The moment they stepped onto the patio, thousands of tiny lights illuminated the space, revealing red roses on every table. Beyond the patio, the beach stretched out, centered by a large bonfire glowing against the night.Lucia turned in wonder and found Andy kneeling before her. Her hands flew to her face in shock."Lucia, I've loved you since the moment you yelled at me for bumping into you," he said, his voice steady despite his nerves.A laugh escaped her. "Will you marry me?" he asked."Yes," she whispered, and suddenly confetti rained down
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Chapter: Please save meAndy's hands were still smeared with blood from applying pressure, his fingers trembled as he stared at them blankly.She'd lunged in front of him at the last second; now there was a bullet lodged in her arm instead of his chest.Gino had done this, Andy didn’t just suspect it, he knew. The bastard had missed his mark by inches.Amelia and Thiago burst into the hallway behind them with Lucia’s father close behind.Andy!" Amelia yanked him into a crushing hug before shoving him back to arm's length like she couldn't decide whether to comfort him or yell at him.Mr. Dino cut straight through it all: "What happened?" His voice was sharp enough to slice steel."It was fast," Andy mumbledThen, surprise of all surprises, the man turned to him with actual concern: "You alright?""Yeah," Andy lied automatically before catching himself, Lucia was still in surgery when he spotted a doctor approaching.The surgeon barely slowed down as he delivered his verdict: "Clean hit, missed bone and arter
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Chapter: What happened?Andy's hands were still smeared with blood from applying pressure, his fingers trembled as he stared at them blankly.She'd lunged in front of him at the last second; now there was a bullet lodged in her arm instead of his chest.Gino had done this, Andy didn’t just suspect it, he knew. The bastard had missed his mark by inches.Amelia and Thiago burst into the hallway behind them with Lucia’s father close behind.Andy!" Amelia yanked him into a crushing hug before shoving him back to arm's length like she couldn't decide whether to comfort him or yell at him.Mr. Dino cut straight through it all: "What happened?" His voice was sharp enough to slice steel."It was fast," Andy mumbledThen, surprise of all surprises, the man turned to him with actual concern: "You alright?""Yeah," Andy lied automatically before catching himself, Lucia was still in surgery when he spotted a doctor approaching.The surgeon barely slowed down as he delivered his verdict: "Clean hit, missed bone and arter
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Chapter: I like ice creamAndy, dressed in a light white shirt and slacks, glanced at himself in the mirror before heading out. The door creaked open, and he stepped into the room to find Amelia and Thiago waiting. He reached out to shake Thiago’s hand.“Welcome back, man. Seriously, I don’t know how much longer I could’ve handled this. She’s only three months pregnant. Good luck,” Andy said, half-joking, half-exhausted.Thiago chuckled, and Amelia swatted his shoulder playfully. “Andy,” she teased, “she’s adorable. Have fun.”“Thanks, sis,” he replied, closing the door behind him as he left.Thiago turned to Amelia, pulling her close. “I missed you so much,” he murmured before kissing her. “Andy bombarded me with a million pictures, but they didn’t do you justice.”“Sneaky guy,” Amelia said with a smirk. “So, you two were talking behind my back?”“He didn’t mention the pregnancy, though,” Thiago admitted, kissing her again. Their movements grew quicker, more urgent, until they tumbled onto the bed. Thiago tug
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Chapter: Is that a, yes?"Sister, you're unbearable," Andy said, not looking up from his laptop. "And this comes from someone who loves you."Amelia flipped her hair. "Thank you for your honesty, brother, but since you chose to follow me here, you'll have to put up with it.""Just call him," Andy insisted, fingers still typing. "He loves you. I don't understand why this is so complicated.""How do you do that?" Amelia asked."Do what?""Talk and type and work all at once. You're so smart, Andy. And handsome. Maybe you should…""No thank you," he cut her off. "Your drama is enough for this family. No offense.""None taken. Give me that and go get me a pastry. Mom and dad left us alone here." A dramatic sigh escaped her lips. "Their love is so amazing. Second honeymoon."Andy snapped his laptop shut. "Anything else?""No, just pastry, which I'll probably puke up later.""Gross," he muttered, standing. "I'll be back in ten."Andy strolled down the narrow streets of the town, hands in his pockets, lost in thought
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Chapter: No jury is going to convict meSix months had passed…Cristiano’s second birthday was in full swing, the place packed. Andy, Max, Han, Lucas, Bella, even Andres and his dad showed up late.“Thiago,” Amelia said, her voice low, “something’s off with him. He looks pale.”Thiago scooped the kid up. “Nah, he’s fine, mi amor. Come on, everyone’s outside.”After the cake photos, the nanny took Cristiano upstairs for his nap.The adults were chatting, drinks in hand, when the nanny burst in, panic in her voice. “Something’s wrong with Cristiano!”Thiago bolted upstairs, Amelia hot on his heels. He grabbed the boy, and Sebastien sped them to the hospital.“Faster!” Thiago barked. Amelia’s face was ghostly as she stared at her son.“Breathe, Amelia,” Thiago said, just as Sebastian slammed the brakes in front of the hospital.The medical team whisked Cristiano away. Amelia’s hands trembled, her whole body shaking.“He’s so tiny, Thiago. I’m terrified.”“Mi amor, he’s in good hands now,” he said, pacing like a trapped lion.T
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