Chapter: ExcerptExcerpt"Stop!" I cried, my voice hoarse with pain. "Please, just stop!"But they didn't stop. They kept kicking, kept punching, until I was curled up on the floor, my body aching with pain.The Reaper stood over me, his eyes blazing with anger. "You're not very cooperative, are you?" he sneered. "But that's okay. I have ways of making you talk."I looked up at him, my eyes filled with tears. "I'll never tell you," I whispered, my voice barely audible.The Reaper laughed, the sound cold and menacing. "We'll see about that," he said, his eyes glinting with anticipation.The Reaper's bored expression was a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding before him. His men continued to kick me, each blow landing with a sickening thud. I coughed up blood, my body wracked with pain. Tears streamed down my face, but I refused to beg. I knew that's what The Reaper wanted - for me to break, to plead for mercy. But I'd had enough of being at the mercy of men like him.My cousin Jon Gotti's death at the
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Chapter: EpilogueRachael's POV The backyard was transformed into an enchanting oasis, perfect for an unforgettable dinner party. The tablescape was a masterful blend of elegance and sophistication. It looked more breathtaking with the garden, creating a path to the gazebo.A soft, warm glow emanated from the candelabras, adorned with creamy white candles and delicate, sparkling crystals. The light danced across the room, casting a magical ambiance. The tables were draped in luxurious, ivory linens, with intricate lace trim adding a touch of vintage charm. A breathtaking floral arrangement served as the centerpiece, boasting an exquisite mix of fresh flowers in shades of blush, peach, and ivory. To complete the look, the walls were adorned with lush, green garlands, and the room was filled with the sweet, intoxicating scent of blooming flowers.It took a while to prepare all of this, but I didn't regret it. This was Derek's birthday, and I'd outdone myself this time. It was something I felt proud of
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Chapter: chapter 232Regina's POV I stood in the kitchen, sipping a cup of coffee, as Daniel and I chatted about the latest development in our lives. Having a sister was still a new concept for me, and I couldn't help but feel a little strange about it.Daniel asked me how I felt about having a sister, and I hesitated for a moment before responding. "I feel...strange about it, I guess trying to put my emotions into words. "I can tell that Rachael is having a hard time wrapping her head around everything, too."Daniel nodded understandingly, and I could sense his empathy. "But despite all the uncertainty," I said, , I have a strong feeling that things might work out well for us," I continued. "We've been deprived of so much for so long, and this feels like our chance to reclaim everything we've lost."__As I spoke, Daniel wrapped his arms around me from behind, pulling me close. His warmth and comfort enveloped me, and I felt a sense of peace wash over me."That's the reason my life has so much meaning,"
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Chapter: chapter 231Rachael's POV "Welcome back home," I said, pushing the door to the room open and a smile stretched across my lips. "What do you think? Don't you miss home," I said with a teasing smile, but a gasp escaped my lips when he wrapped his arms around my waist."Hmm... I missed this," his voice, dripping with intimacy. I could tell that he wasn't talking about the room but something else... Or perhaps something else. "Yeah, why don't you rest for a bit and then--" the breath was knocked out from my lungs when he spun me around and pulled me closer to him. He leaned so our lips were just an inch away. "I'm tired of resting, sweetheart. I want to do something else," he sealed my lips with a kiss before I could say another word. I placed a hand on his chest, trying to push him away, but he grabbed my hand and walked forward, causing me to move back instinctively until the back of my legs touched the bed. My heart skipped a beat when he gave me a slight push and I fell on the bed.My breath w
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Chapter: chapter 230Regina's POV I chuckled, thinking that Derek was joking. "That's impossible," I said, shaking my head.But Derek's expression was serious, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. I stared at him in shock, my mind racing with questions. And then my gaze moved to Rachael, who looked just as stunned as I did.I had felt a pull towards Rachael, a sense of connection that I couldn't explain. I had thought that we could be friends, but sisters? It seemed impossible.But Derek was never one to crack jokes with me. He was a straightforward person, and if he said that Rachael and I were sisters, then I had to believe him."I can prove it," Derek said, his eyes locked on mine. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number, his expression serious.We waited in silence for a few minutes, and then a woman stepped into the room. She was a female doctor, probably in her late thirties, with a kind face and a warm smile."Hello," she said, introducing herself as Dr. Ella. "I'm the girls' aunt from their
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Chapter: chapter 229Derek's POV I couldn't help but chuckle as Rachael scolded me, her voice stern but her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Derek, you need to stop moving around so much! Your wounds are still healing, and you're going to open them up again if you're not careful."I grabbed her hand and pulled her down onto the bed with me, wrapping my arms around her. "I'm fine, Rachael," I said, smiling up at her. "And besides, I've had the best nurse taking care of me."It had been a few days since I'd been in the hospital, and Rachael had been by my side the entire time. She'd only left to go home and change, or to bring me food. But apart from that, she'd spent every waking moment with me.We'd even made love on the hospital bed once, which had been a whole new experience for both of us. It had been a little uncomfortable, but it had also been incredibly intimate. And now that we were finally dating, it felt like an entire new world had opened up for us.I looked up at Rachael, feeling grateful for h
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Sold To The Wrong Mr. Right.
Shock, cold and absolute, rippled through me. My jaw dropped. “Owned? I am not an object! You can’t just—”
His dark chuckle cut me off. It was a chilling sound, devoid of warmth. “Oh, but I do, little bird. You became mine the moment your dear brother, Carlos, sold you to clear his debts. Along with almost all the shares in your father’s company.”
The air left my lungs in a ragged gasp. What was he talking about? That couldn't be true, yet the look in his eyes said otherwise.
He had sold me like an object, like chattel. Rage, raw and unadulterated, surged through me, eclipsing the fear for a fleeting moment. I tried to push past him, to escape and to run anywhere but his hand shot out, grabbing me by the neck, not quite choking but enough to hold me in an iron grip. He pinned me to the wall, his face inches from mine, his eyes burning with an intense possessive fire.
“You now belong to Lorenzo Blackwood,” he growled, his voice low and dangerous. “You are mine. To possess. To claim. To own.”
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Chapter: A Urge For VengeanceLorenzo s POV I knew the moment the vibration hummed against my thigh that something was wrong. One missed call from the chauffeur while I was in a meeting was an anomaly; two was a red flag.It took another hour to clear my schedule, every minute fueling the cold fire in my gut. When I finally reached the mansion, I didn't go to my office. I went to Anna’s room. Empty.My body tensed. Anna rarely fell sick; she was a legacy built on strong blood. I had the family doctor on a permanent retainer specifically so she never had to set foot in a public ward. So what had gone wrong? Or more likely—what was being staged?St. James General. I had done my homework on Ava long before she stepped foot in this house. I knew about the dead parents, the parasitic half-brother, and the dying grandfather. I knew about the inheritance she was promised—and the hidden price she had to pay to get it. I hadn't uncovered that final detail yet, but I knew Ava was a woman driven by a very specific kind of d
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Chapter: The Calm Before the StormAva's POV The air in the hospital lobby was thick with the scent of antiseptic and the rising heat of my own panic. Every second that ticked by on the clinical wall clock felt like a hammer blow to my chest."Where did you say you left her again?" The security guard’s voice was sharp, cutting through the haze of my terror. He was tall, his uniform straining at the shoulders as he peered down at the nurse."I left her right there!" The nurse pointed a trembling finger at the small, colorful plastic chair in the play area. Her face was flushed, her voice climbing into a higher, more frantic register. "I had only turned away for five minutes! Five minutes to check a chart, and that was all it took for her to vanish. She was eating a cupcake, for heaven's sake!"Five minutes. In Lorenzo’s world, five minutes was an eternity—enough time to start a war, to end a life, or to spirit away a child. It had been nearly an hour since Anna had gone missing, and with every passing moment, the likel
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Chapter: The Price of a Deal"Why was he here, Grandpa? What did Mario want?" My voice trembled, the remnants of my encounter with the chauffeur and my frantic escape with Anna still thrumming through my veins.Orlando didn't open his eyes immediately. He looked like a king carved from weathered stone, tired of his crown. "Ava, the doctor is here," he said firmly, his voice a ghost of the booming baritone that used to command boardrooms. "Why don’t we discuss that later? Besides, I believe there is more pressing news than the visit of a family friend."I let out a ragged sigh, glancing at Dr. Tony, who stood by the window with a somber expression. I turned back to the bed, gripping the railing until my knuckles turned white. "Fine. I had a brief conversation with the doctor. He pointed out the possibility of a heart transplant. There’s a list, Grandpa. You’re at the top of it."My grandfather waved his hand dismissively, the skin translucent and mapped with blue veins. "No, I don’t want that. I am too old for suc
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Chapter: St. James GeneralAva's POV I dressed Anna in the messiest clothes I could find, though even her "old" things looked pristine and expensive. My hands worked instinctively—zipping her up, tying her hair into a bun—while my mind spiraled.Since the doctor’s call, I had been a ghost of myself, haunted by the thought of my grandfather. What if he slipped away before I could see him? He was the only one left who truly cared. My stepbrother was out of the equation; I couldn't lose the only real family I had left while my life was already in chaos."Is something wrong? You’ve been fiddling with the hem of my shirt for a long time," Anna’s voice snapped me back to reality.I blinked, realizing my fingers were trembling against her top. I cleared my throat awkwardly. "I think this will do," I said, stepping back. The loose pink outfit was a week old, but it was the only thing that didn't look like it belonged in a boutique. I couldn't have her painting in a "birthday suit," so this would have to work.An hour
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Chapter: Two Could Play The GameAva's POV My mouth parted, like a fish out of water. "B–but we just..." I trailed off, not fully grasping the whole situation. Did we have sex? No. But this also counted for something, didn't it?"We just what?" He tilted his head to the side with a smug expression. I looked away, feeling mortified by the thought of what we just did. It wasn't sex but it was something my parents would definitely frown upon. This wasn't the life they had expected of me, not what I expected to have but so far, none of this had been my choice. If anything, I felt like I stopped having choices the moment my parents were in coma."You said it yourself that I want more than foreplay. I want to fuck you, passionately and intensely that would leave you immobile for a week." His words sent shivers down my spine and my cheeks heated up at the look in his eyes. Those eyes expressed his desires more than words and I could feel him getting hard again. My eyes widened at this revelation. "W-wait! We just had o
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Chapter: Desires And PleasureAva's POVI gagged, nearly choking as he finally withdrew his fingers. I hauled in a lungful of air, but it caught in my throat, sending me into a fit of coughing."What if I don't want this?" I managed, my voice thin and breathless. "Would you stop if I told you to?"He chuckled—a dark, velvet sound that vibrated all the way to my toes. It unsettled me—and the worst part was how much I didn't want it to stop."What do you think? Do you want me to stop?" He asked, pinching my clit and a gasp slipped free from my lips. "I don't think so."Whether he was actually answering me or just assuming my desires, his words fell short. They did nothing but feed my rising panic."What if you lose control?" I pressed, my voice trembling as I tried to pull my thoughts into some kind of order."Are you admitting that you want this?" He asked instead, his breath fanned my ear before he nibbled on my earlobe, biting it softly before sucking on it.My muscles tensed sweetly, as pressure grew between my
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