Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY TWO[RICARDO'S MANSION - LIVING ROOM]The massive flat-screen TV displayed Ruby's latest runway show, the footage captured in stunning high definition. Ruby sat curled up on the plush sofa, squeezed between her boyfriend Ricardo and his older sister Summer, a bowl of popcorn balanced precariously on her lap."Oh my God, pause it, pause it!" Summer shrieked, pointing at the screen. "Ruby, what is that face you are making? You look like you are constipated!"Ricardo grabbed the remote and hit pause, freezing the image of Ruby mid-stride on the runway, her face caught in an admittedly unflattering expression.Ruby gasped, her mouth dropping open. "I do not look constipated! That is my smolder!""That is your what?" Ricardo asked, trying and failing to hold back his laughter."My smolder! You know, like a sexy, mysterious look.""Baby, that is not a smolder," Ricardo said, his shoulders shaking with suppressed laughter. "That is... I do not even know what that is, but it is definitely not sex
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY ONE[GC GROUP OF COMPANIES]Shayla stepped out of the elevator onto the twentieth floor, a small smile playing on her lips as she clutched her purse and the takeout bag she had picked up on the way. Classes had ended early today, some kind of faculty meeting that had canceled her afternoon anatomy lab, and she had decided on impulse to surprise Grayson at work.She had not had lunch yet. Nathaniel had texted earlier saying he was swamped with back-to-back surgeries and would not be able to meet, so instead of eating alone in the hospital cafeteria, she had decided to come see her man.The thought made her smile wider. Her man. Grayson Cross was hers, and she was his, and she was allowed to show up at his office whenever she wanted.Or so she thought.She walked confidently down the hallway toward Grayson's office, familiar with the route from her own time working here as his PA.Her hand had just reached for the door handle when a sharp voice stopped her."Ma'am, you cannot walk into a pr
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTYThe three SUVs moved through the city traffic in a coordinated convoy, the lead vehicle carrying Shayla, Ruby, and Ayven, with Lucas behind the wheel. The two security vehicles flanked them, one in front and one behind, filled with Grayson's private security team.Ruby sat in the back seat next to Shayla, scrolling through her phone and occasionally laughing at something she saw. Shayla sat beside her, looking out the window with a small smile, enjoying the rare afternoon off from classes.In the front passenger seat, Ayven had insisted on sitting, arguing that he was old enough to sit in the front like a grown-up. Lucas had agreed, much to Shayla's exasperation, and now Ayven sat with his seatbelt securely fastened, chattering away about his excitement to see Grandma Madonna."Rubees, fine girlie will love you, trust me," Ayven said, turning in his seat to look at Ruby. "I have told her so much about you. She is really excited to meet my dynamic duo partner.""You told her, or I did?
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE[GC GROUP OF COMPANIES - GRAYSON'S OFFICE]Grayson sat behind his desk, his fingers drumming an agitated rhythm on the polished surface. His computer screen displayed financial reports that he should have been reviewing, but his mind was elsewhere, stuck on the text message he had received earlier that morning.Another message from an unknown number.“Don't you like this game we're playing? Besides, you have always loved games like your father.”Trevor had not been able to trace it. The number was another burner phone, purchased with cash, impossible to track. Lucas had found nothing suspicious in the security footage from the mansion or the office. Whoever was sending these messages was a ghost.And Grayson was getting tired of chasing ghosts.A knock at the door interrupted his spiraling thoughts. He looked up to see Monica standing in the doorway, her expression professionally pleasant."Sir, you have a meeting with Mr. Benjamin Hale in five minutes," she reminded him, glancing at
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY EIGHT[PRIVATE LOUNGE ]The private lounge was tucked away on the top floor of one of the city's most exclusive hotels, a space reserved for members only. The interior was all dark wood paneling, plush leather seating, and subdued lighting that created an atmosphere of secrecy and discretion. It was the kind of place where powerful people met to discuss things they did not want the world to know about.Sasha Volkov sat in a corner booth, partially hidden from view by a decorative screen. A bottle of expensive wine sat on the table in front of her, half empty, and she swirled the dark liquid in her glass with an air of impatience. Her phone lay face-up on the table, and she had checked it at least a dozen times in the past twenty minutes.She was about to pick it up again, to send an irritated text demanding to know where the hell he was, when she saw him enter the lounge. Nathaniel Brooks walked through the entrance, his hair slightly disheveled as if he had been running his hands through i
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY SEVEN[GRAYSON CROSS MANSION - MASTER BEDROOM]Shayla and Grayson lay in bed, both of them freshly showered and dressed in comfortable sleepwear, the day finally behind them.Grayson had his arm around Shayla, her head resting on his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart. It had become their nightly ritual, this quiet time together where they could decompress and reconnect after being apart all day."How was your day today?" Grayson asked, his fingers trailing lazily up and down her arm."It was fine," Shayla said, her voice soft and content. "Classes went well. We are covering cardiovascular anatomy right now, which is fascinating. And I have a practical exam next week that I am both excited and terrified about.""That sounds interesting," Grayson said, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "I have no doubt you will do amazingly on your exam. You have always been brilliant, Ayla."Shayla felt warmth spread through her chest at his words, at the absolute confidence in his voice
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Moan For Me Moana
Moana Queens has two rules: stay on top, and never become her mother.
She's the most brilliant girl in school, a cheerleader with a sharp tongue and sharper ambition. She's spent her whole life watching her mother fall for the wrong men who fuck and leave.
Moana refuses to be that girl. But then there's Dylan Dickson.
Arrogant. Cocky. A playboy who doesn't screw the same girl twice. He's also her academic rival, infuriatingly brilliant, and so goddamn sexy she can barely think straight when he's near. She hates everything he represents, yet she wants him with a hunger that keeps her awake at night. And that terrifies her.
Then fate delivers the cruelest blow: Dylan is her new stepbrother.
Now they're living under the same roof, and the air between them is electric. She catches him shirtless, water dripping down that perfect body. He watches her like he wants to devour her, his voice a dark promise when he warns, "Don't start what you can't finish." Every accidental touch burns. Every heated glance makes her ache.
Moana wouldn't do anything to sabotage her mother's relationship, seeing her mother finally happy and stable. Dylan doesn't believe in love, his mother's betrayal destroyed that years ago and he doesn't do commitment. But denying what's between them is torture. The want is primal…. The need is consuming…. And fighting it is slowly tearing them apart.
One taste they'll both be ruined
One touch and there's no coming back,
The stakes have never been higher, but how much longer can they pretend they don't want to fuck each other senseless.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter Twenty Six✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡Dylan crashed his lips on hers.For a heartbeat, Moana froze, shock rippling through her body like electricity. Her hands were still pressed against his chest, caught between pushing him away and pulling him closer.His lips were soft like she had imagined and they tasted like mint chewing gum.His mouth moved against hers, demanding, claiming, and every coherent thought in her head scattered like ash in the wind.His hand tightened on her waist, fingers digging into her skin as he pulled her flush against him. The water lapped around them, but all Moana could feel was heat…scorching, overwhelming heat radiating from everywhere their bodies touched.Dylan's other hand slid up her spine, leaving goosebumps in its wake despite the warm water, until his fingers threaded into her wet hair at the nape of her neck. He gripped there, firm but not painful, angling her head exactly how he wanted it.The kiss was nothing like Kenzie's soft, sweet pecks. This was ra
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty Five✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡The Maldives sun was relentless, turning the white sand into something that shimmered like diamonds. The beach was perfect—turquoise water, palm trees swaying in the breeze, barely any other tourists in sight.Moana adjusted her black bikini top, the scarf tied around her waist doing little to hide the high-cut bottoms underneath. Rosaline looked radiant in her white two-piece, practically glowing next to Richard who couldn't seem to keep his hands off her.Dylan stood a few feet away in black shorts and a half-buttoned white linen shirt that the breeze kept catching. He looked unfairly good, and Moana hated that her body reacted to him without being touched.She hadn't spoken to him all morning.She'd woken up late, thankfully alone in the room, and she had taken her time getting ready. She'd even taken a few photos in her bikini, angled just right, and sent them to Kenzie with a flirty caption.Her little act of rebellion. Her way of proving to herself th
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty Four✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡Dylan didn't let go immediately. His body remained rigid above hers, muscles coiled tight, breathing ragged against her neck. The knock came again, more insistent this time."Moana? Sweetheart?"Moana's hands pushed at his chest. "Dylan, move."He rolled off her slowly, deliberately, like every inch of separation physically hurt. His eyes stayed locked on hers, dark and unreadable.Moana scrambled out of bed, her legs unsteady. She ran her hands over her face, trying to compose herself, then through her hair, smoothing down the mess. Her heart was still hammering against her ribs as she walked to the door and opened it just a crack.Rosaline's face came into view, soft with motherly concern. "I just thought I should check up on you before I go to bed. Are you comfortable? Everything alright?""Yes mum, we're good," Moana managed, forcing her voice to sound normal despite the chaos inside her chest."Okay, goodnight. And don't stay up late, we have fun activ
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty Three✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡Dylan stood there in nothing but that towel, water still dripping down his chest, looking like he'd walked straight out of one of her forbidden dreams. His eyes met hers across the room, and the corner of his mouth lifted in a knowing smirk.Moana’s thumb hovered over the end call button like it was burning her. “Mom’s calling me for something,” she lied into the phone, voice too high, too rushed. “I’ll text you tomorrow, okay? Bye.”She hung up before Kenzie could respond.The room felt smaller the second the screen went dark.Dylan was still standing there, towel slung dangerously low, droplets sliding down the carved lines of his abdomen like they had all the time in the world. He hasn't left that position, watching her intensely. He looked like sin personified, and he knew it.He obviously knows what he's doing.Moana’s mouth went dry."What the hell was that?" Moana snapped, trying to inject some authority into her voice. "Put some clothes on!"But her
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty two✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡Dylan and Moana entered the suite, wheeling their luggage behind them.The room was beautiful. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooked the ocean, the water sparkling under the moonlight. White curtains billowed gently in the breeze from the open balcony. The floors were polished marble, and fresh flowers sat on the dresser, filling the space with a sweet, tropical scent.It was absolutely stunning.Except for one problem. There was only one bed.One king-sized bed with pristine white sheets and too many decorative pillows.Moana stopped in the doorway, staring at it like it might multiply if she looked long enough."You've got to be kidding me," she muttered.Dylan walked past her, dropping his bag on the floor near the closet. "Stop being dramatic."Moana turned to glare at him. "We're also supposed to share a bed?""You have eyes to see there's only one bed. Why are you still asking the obvious question?.""No." Moana pointed to the small couch posi
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty one✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡✿ ♡♡"What's the tasteless news you have apart from picking your wedding date?" Dylan asked, his voice flat and bored."Dylan," Richard cautioned, his tone sharp.Dylan just rolled his eyes.Rosaline ignored the exchange, too excited to let Dylan's mood dampen hers. "We're having a family bonding trip next week! We leave Friday evening and come back Sunday evening." She clasped her hands together. "We're going to the Maldives!""I knew it was tasteless," Dylan said without missing a beat. "Never expected it to be sour, though."He turned and walked toward the stairs without sparing anyone another glance."Dylan!" Richard called after him, but Dylan was already gone, his footsteps heavy on the stairs until his door slammed shut upstairs.An awkward silence filled the living room.Moana forced a smile, trying to salvage the moment for her mother's sake. "That's a cool idea. Sounds nice."Rosaline's expression softened with relief. "You think so? I know it's sh
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Chapter: CHAPTER SIXTEEN: DeclinedAdrienne woke before dawn.She hadn't slept—not really. Every time she'd closed her eyes, she heard it. The moans. The breathless gasps. The rhythmic sounds that had echoed through that connecting door for what felt like hours.Her supposed husband. Fucking his mistress. Loud enough to make sure she knew exactly what she was missing.The rage that had burned white-hot last night had cooled into something sharper. Something colder. She wouldn't give him the satisfaction of a confrontation, he's not worth it.She bathed in silence while the castle still slept, scrubbing her skin until it was raw. By the time pale light crept through her windows, she was already dressed—black trousers, a dark green shirt, boots laced tight. Her hair pulled back in a simple braid. No jewelry. No crown.The door to her chambers burst open without warning.Elara and Maren stumbled in, arms full of fabric and looking slightly panicked at finding her already awake and dressed."My princess!" Maren's eyes went
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTEEN: What The Fuck!Every knight in the yard froze.Heads turned. Eyes widened. The clashing of steel died away as everyone stared at the princess who'd just challenged someone to single combat.Adrienne looked around at the sea of shocked faces and felt her enthusiasm drain away.They were staring at her like she'd grown a second head. Like the very idea of a princess—their princess—picking up a sword was absurd. Unthinkable.Nobody moved. Nobody spoke.They were thinking of her as a princess. As something delicate and precious and utterly useless."Boring," Adrienne scoffed.She turned on her heel and walked away, disappointment and disgust churning in her gut. A princess can fight too!Behind her, she heard Greene call out: "Your Highness, wait—"But she was already gone, striding back toward the castle and the suffocating prison of her chambers.For one brief moment, she'd felt alive. She felt like herself.And they'd looked at her like she was a decoration to be admired, not a warrior to be respecte
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Chapter: CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Breaking court protocolAdrienne didn't come to dinner.Orion sat at the family table, very aware of the empty chair beside him, he tried to ignore his father's pointed stare."Where is your wife?" King Matthias asked, his voice carrying that particular tone that meant he was displeased."She's not feeling well." The lie came easily. "The journey was a long one. She needs rest.""She seemed perfectly fine when I checked on her," Queen Helena said gently."She's adjusting." Orion reached for his wine, needing something to do with his hands. "It's a lot of change very quickly.""Hmm." His father didn't sound convinced.Across the table, Giselle's eyes sparkled with barely suppressed amusement. She knew. Of course she knew. His sister had always been able to read him like a book."I'm sure she'll be fine by tomorrow," Helena said, ever the peacemaker. "Moving to a new kingdom is overwhelming. We should give her time.""Time," Matthias repeated. "Yes. I suppose we should. But now that you know you didn't just ma
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Connected Chambers - A Beautiful PrisonThe suite they led her to was obscene.That was the only word for it. Obscene in its size, its luxury, its suffocating perfection.The main chamber was larger than her entire room back in Silvara, with windows that overlooked the city and furnished with pieces that probably cost more than some people's houses. Deep carpet cushioned every step. Tapestries depicting Camelot's glorious history covered the walls. A massive bed dominated one side, draped in silk and piled with more pillows than any human could possibly need."These are your chambers, Your Highness," Elara said softly. She was the taller of the two maids, with auburn hair and kind eyes. "The sitting room is through there, and your dressing room and private bath are beyond that."Adrienne walked to the window, needing space, needing air. Below, the city sprawled out in all directions—organized, prosperous, overwhelmingly foreign."Prince Orion's chambers are just through that door." Maren pointed to a heavy wooden door on th
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWELVE: Princess Adrienne of Camelot"That's not—""Separate quarters, minimal interaction, staying out of each other's way." She met his gaze, her voice ice. "Your words, if I recall correctly. Or have you changed your mind?"Orion's jaw clenched. "No. I haven't changed my mind.""Good. Then we have an understanding."Silence fell again, heavier this time. Adrienne could feel Orion's gaze on her, studying her, trying to figure out what had happened to transform her from the sharp-tongued warrior who'd called him ugly into this cold, empty shell.But she wouldn't give him anything or show him the cracks. She wouldn't let him see that Garrett's betrayal had shattered something fundamental inside her.That trusting anyone—even herself—felt impossible now."For what it's worth," Orion said quietly, "I'm sorry.""For what? If I may as your Majesty.""For whatever happened to put that look in your eyes."Adrienne's throat tightened. She swallowed hard, forcing it down."Don't be sorry, continue being the arrogant prick you ar
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Chapter: CHAPTER ELEVEN: Vows Without Love[THE TEMPLE OF SILVARA]The Temple of Silvara was ancient, built from white stone that seemed to glow in the afternoon light. Every pew was packed with nobles from across the kingdoms, their fine clothes a riot of color against the austere beauty of the space. Camelot knights stood at attention along the walls, their presence a reminder of the new reality.Silvara was no longer alone.Silvara was no longer vulnerable.Adrienne stood at the entrance, her hand resting lightly on her father's arm. Through the open doors, she could see the altar. See the priest waiting in his ceremonial robes. See the assembled witnesses who would watch her bind herself to a stranger.And at the altar, waiting with military stillness, was Orion.He wore formal Camelot armor—black plate chased with gold, the lion emblazoned across his chest. His dark hair was pulled back, emphasizing the sharp angles of his face. He looked every inch the warrior prince, powerful and dangerous and completely untouchable.Th
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Masuk
