Novels by Seraph1nx

“This will be your room.”Valerio said it as he opened the door, stepping slightly aside to let Camilla walk in first.The second she stepped in, she stopped.“You’re serious?” she asked, her voice low, almost unsure.The room was big.Not just big, but wide enough that it didn’t feel crowded even with everything inside it. The bed alone looked like something out of a hotel, neatly arranged, soft looking sheets and pillows placed perfectly. There was a sitting area near the window, a couch, a table, even a rug that looked like no one had ever stepped on it before.There were cabinets built into the walls, a door that probably led to a bathroom, and everything looked… new.Camilla slowly walked further in, her eyes moving from one part of the room to another.Valerio walked in after her.“It’s yours while you’re here.”Camilla let out a quiet breath and looked around again.“I’ve never even stayed in a place like this before,” she admitted. “This feels like something people pay for… n

After Valerio told them to sit, the room didn’t move right away. It was like everyone needed a second to process what they just heard.Camilla noticed it immediately.“You can sit,” she repeated, softer this time, trying to make it less tense. “It’s okay. We’re not doing anything formal here.”One of the maids glanced at another, then at Valerio again, like she was still waiting for confirmation.Valerio didn’t say anything else.Slowly, one of them pulled a chair. Then another, until the rest followed.All of them are hesitant and careful like they weren’t used to doing this at all.Camilla watched them, and a small smile formed on her face without her realizing it.“See?” she said quietly, almost to herself. “Not that hard.”She looked up and caught Valerio staring at her. Oh actually… watching her. She tilted her head slightly.“What?” she asked.“Nothing,” he said and avoided her eyes.Camilla narrowed her eyes a little but Valerio didn’t see it as he was busy reaching for his gl

The car slowed down as it passed through a very huge and luxurious gate. They have been travelling for hours now and judging by the surroundings, they’re back in the city.Camilla immediately noticed how everything changed the moment they got inside. The noise from outside disappeared little by little, and even the air felt different as if everything here was kept in place on purpose. The guards by the entrance didn’t move much, but they were watching. She stayed quiet, her eyes following the path as they drove further in. The driveway was long, clean, and lined with lights that looked like they were placed exactly where they were meant to be. When the house came into full view, she found herself staring longer.It was huge… Not just in size but in presence.The structure stood tall with wide glass windows that reflected the fading light outside, making the entire place look even bigger than it already was. The walls were a mix of stone and polished surfaces. It’s clean and expen

Camilla looked at Valerio then at Adrian.Then back at Valerio again.“I’ll go with him, Adrian.”Adrian blinked like he didn’t hear her right.“What?”“I’m going with him,” she repeated, more clearly this time.“Camilla, wait,” Adrian said quickly, stepping closer. “You literally told me your baby’s father isn’t with you, that he’s not around. So what is this now? You’re just suddenly going to trust him and leave with him like nothing?”Camilla inhaled slowly.“I didn’t say I trust him,” she replied. “I said I’m going with him.”“That doesn’t make it any better,” Adrian shot back. “You don’t even know what you’re walking into. I don’t want you reacting that way because you’re scared right now.”Camilla shook her head.“I am scared,” she admitted. “And I think I have every reason to be.”She gestured slightly toward the direction the men ran off.“That wasn’t normal, Adrian. That wasn’t something we can just brush off and deal with later.”Adrian’s jaw tightened.“I know that,” he sai

“That won’t be necessary.”Adrian turned immediately, his body shifting slightly in front of Camilla without even realizing it.“Who are you?” Adrian asked sharply and in a protective tone.Camilla already knew who it was even before she turned. She knew. She knew that voice so well but she still turned to see.When she did, she wasn’t wrong, Valerio was standing there.He didn’t look like someone who had just arrived at the aftermath of something dangerous. He looked compose.But his eyes…His eyes were on her… and only her.Adrian stepped slightly forward.“I asked you something,” he said. “Who are you, and why are you here?”Valerio didn’t even look at him, not even once. He walked past Adrian like he was air..Camilla’s breath caught. Every step he took toward her felt heavier. He stopped right in front of her. Close enough that she could see the small tension in his jaw and the way his eyes scanned her.“I’m sorry,” he said quietly. “I’m sorry I was late.”Camilla blinked. The

“She said stay away from her.”It came from one of the three men standing at the mouth of the alley. All of them were dressed in black, built like they could handle more than just a street fight. Camilla had never seen them before, but something about them made the situation shift instantly. They weren’t tense. They were just there, like they already knew how this would end.The man in front looked straight at the two men cornering Camilla.“Walk away now while I’ve got patience for the both of you,” he said.One of the attackers let out a short laugh, glancing at his partner.“And who the hell are you?” he asked. “You think you can just walk in and give orders like that?”The man didn’t answer. He just kept looking at him.That silence made the other man scoff.“Look, we’re not here to fight you,” he said, waving a hand like he was being reasonable. “We’ve got a job to do and it’s a big one. Someone paid good money for this woman. Really really good money.So don’t make this complic