Between Secrets In The Dark
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"You thought you could just disappear, Selene? Run away and leave me behind? You really thought I'd never find you?" Lorenzo asked, his voice deep.
"I had to," I choked out. "I couldn't breathe,"
"And now? Can you breathe now? Knowing I'm here and you're in my grasp?" He asked, tracing my jawline with his fingers. "You can't escape me. I'll always find you."
And he was right.
Lorenzo will always find me.
And the most sickening part of it all? I desired him as much as he desired me.
But at the sametime. I loathed him with every fibre of my being.
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Selene ran away from Lorenzo. Her mafia boyfriend, six years ago, pregnant and terrified. Now, her son is dying, and she's forced back to the stripping club where she hopes to earn enough for his life saving surgery.
Now, Lorenzo is back, more dangerous, more possessive, and offering her a deal she can't refuse: be his mistress for six months, and he'll give her three million dollars.
The price? Her freedom, soul and body all to him. But the secret she guards more fiercely than her life or freedom was their children- twins- a boy and a girl. Children he would likely kill without a second thought, confirmed by his own chilling words:
"Children are weaknesses, Selene. I don't tolerate weaknesses, no matter how precious, I'll get rid of it...unless it's you."
But as the stakes rises, another ghost from her past emerges. Robert, her abuser, the man whose death was the beginning of her hatred for Lorenzo. He's back, fueled by vengeance, ready to claim what he believes is rightfully his.
Will Selene survive the crossfire of two dangerous men vying for control, or will the past consume her?
Bookcover madeby@BilliePatsy.
Copyright©Avalone Wilde2025.
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Chapter: Chapter Five: The Deal Has Been Signed.My heart hammered against my ribs, my breathing increased, I stood there frozen. H-how...how did he find out?He then stopped walking and stood beside Clara, slowly caressing her cheek making her break into sobs, he was threatening me... "Selene, you haven't answered my question," he said, his voice surprisingly calm despite the rage in his eyes. "I have no idea what you're talking about," I lied."25th, August, 2016. Keira Diaz. At Silver hospital, you put to bed twins. A boy and a girl," He said, his eyes still fixed on me. "Are you denying them now?"I sucked in a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. "Lorenzo, I-""Who. Is. The. Father?" He spat, his voice rising by the second."Andres. The man you killed." I blurted out before I could stop myself, the words tumbling out in a rush of guilt and defiance.His shoulders slowly relaxed, the tension seemingly draining out of him. He kept silent, his gaze unwavering, piercing. He just stood there, his face a mask of inscrutable emoti
Last Updated: 2025-10-22
Chapter: Chapter Four: A Loophole PlanSix years ago, when I found out I was pregnant, a cold dread gripped me. The baby could be Robert's. After his death, I ran from Lorenzo, from the suffocating world of violence and betrayal he had represented. Using the money I had saved, I travelled to a small, isolated town, far from the city, far from any trace of my past.By the time I finally settled in the town, I was already two months pregnant.I had slept with Lorenzo countless times, but the possibility was slim. The child could be Robert's, that thought haunted me every night. The doctor presented me with two options: terminate the pregnancy or have the baby. But when I discovered I was carrying twins, I decided to keep them."I'll have them," I told Dr. Lee. "I wont terminate the pregnancy.""Are you sure, Miss Selene?" Dr. Lee asked, confusion etched on her features. "This is a huge decision for a young girl like you.""I know," I said, swallowing the lump in my throat. "And please, call me Keira. Not Selene."That was th
Last Updated: 2025-10-16
Chapter: Chapter Three: An Offer She Cant RefuseSelene.Selene Ashwood.The name echoed in my head, a ghost from a life I thought I had buried. A name I had long forgotten and hated, a name that had been filled with tainted memories and painful past, but one I had loved so much. I could never stop running away from Robert and Lorenzo- the two monsters in my life.I was born in a small town, my mother, Anne, a hardworking doctor who always put others before herself. When I turned five, my father vanished with another woman, leaving behind a void that my mother tried to fill with overprotectiveness and subtle resentment. The guilt, anger, and rage that churned within her often spilled onto me, a child who just wanted to be loved. I endured it all, clinging to the hope that one day she would heal. And for a while, she did.Ten years later, when I turned fifteen, my mother met Robert. He was charming, attentive, and seemed to genuinely care for us both. A year later, they got married, and we began to function as a family. I loved Rober
Last Updated: 2025-10-15
Chapter: Chapter Two: The Mysterious HelperWhen I arrived at the bar, I was greeted with Sharon's harsh commands and glares. "Fucking hell mate!" She screamed, her british accent thick. "You're late! Now go get dressed and wow those customers, they are getting feisty and I'm losing money!""Of course madam Sharon." I said and rushed to the dressing room. Upon reaching there, I met other dancers, I lowered my head and slowly walked towards the hanger, ignoring their gazes and whispers.'She came back, what for?' one snorted.'Ugh,' another voice groaned in disgust. 'I wonder why she dared to show her face again after that stupid stunt she pulled,''Yeah,' a third voice joined. 'After making us lose so much she dared to come back here?' Just then, I heard footsteps approaching. I looked up to see Anita, walking towards me with a scowl on her face. "Hey, dickhead!" She yelled.I said nothing and averted her gaze, channeling my attention back to the costume in my hand. My anger flared when it was snatched from my hand and tossed i
Last Updated: 2025-10-15
Chapter: Chapter One: Ronan's Crisis And A Mother's DecisionKeira's Point Of View. I sat in the sterile doctor's office, the harsh fluorescent lights reflecting off the tears streaming down my face. The air felt thick and suffocating. I hated this place. I hated coming to the hospital. But yet- no matter how hard I tried I always found myself here. My son, Ronan, was in crisis again. His rare blood disorder had flared up with frightening speed, and the doctors were blunt. He needed surgery, and he needed it fast. "Ms. Diaz," Dr. Lee said gently, placing a comforting hand on me. "I understand this is a difficult time. But Ronan's life depends on this. We need to schedule the surgery as soon as possible," "I know, Doctor," I sobbed, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. "I'm doing everything I can....I'll... I'll pay. I promise. Just give me a little more time," "I understand your situation, Ms. Diaz and I sympathize with you, really," her face then fell. "But the hospital has policies..." I cut in, my voice pleading as I leaned forw
Last Updated: 2025-10-15
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