Novels by Dahilla Hellman

DANIELLA POVHe had been quiet all evening.Not his usual quiet, not the comfortable kind that I had learned to just exist inside of without needing to fill it. This was different. This was the kind of quiet that had weight to it, that sat between us at dinner and drove home with us afterward and didn’t leave when we pulled off the main road into this spot he knew, overlooking the city, where he’d parked without explaining why and turned the engine off.I had waited. The city glittered below us and the car was warm and I sat with my hands in my lap and waited because I had learned that with Rider you didn’t push. You just made enough space and eventually he came to you.He was staring straight ahead through the windshield.“I need to tell you something,” he said.My heart rate did something immediate.“Okay,” I said. Quietly. Like if I spoke too loudly the moment would startle and run.He turned to look at me and the look on his face was something I hadn’t seen before, not exactly, it

DANIELLA POVI had been asking Rider for three weeks now about me visiting his house. Not in a pushy way, not like I was keeping score, just whenever it came up naturally I would mention it and he would find some smooth way to redirect the conversation and I would let him because I wasn’t going to make it a thing. But I had been asking for three weeks and after everything that had happened, after Thursday and then Saturday and the car and his forehead and the thing I had watched happen that I still hadn’t fully let myself sit with properly, I needed something. I needed to see where he lived. I needed to see one real, concrete, normal thing about him that would give me somewhere solid to stand.So on Sunday morning when he called to ask what I wanted to do that day I said “I want to see your place” and I didn’t soften it or make it a question and there was a pause on the other end of the line, just a breath, and then he said “okay.”Just okay, like he’d been waiting for me to stop le

DANIELLA POVIt was a Thursday evening and we just left work. We were on our way to my house as usual for him to drop me off. While in the car, we were planning a little dinner night later during the week. We argued for some time, before we finally agreed to go to this little Italian place that Lilian had been talking about,and he had also gone there so we settled on that. I was in the passenger seat with my shoes off because my feet weren’t comfortable in the heels I'd chosen. Rider was driving with one hand on the wheel the way he always did and we were talking about something stupid, I don't even remember what, something that had made me laugh, and everything was completely fine, till his phone rang through the car speakers.He glanced at the screen on the dashboard and something shifted in his face immediately, like the good evening just packed itself up and left, and he said "I need to take this" and then he disconnected his phone from the car speaker and answered it.I wasn't

DANIELLA POVIt was a Tuesday and I wasn’t even thinking about anything when it happened.I was just walking down the corridor with a stack of papers pressed against my chest and my mind was somewhere between the Henderson report and what I was going to eat for dinner when I heard this shifting, scraping sound and by the time I turned around, the cart was already moving and it was coming fast and there was a cabinet right behind me and I just froze. I literally just stood there like an idiot because my brain understood what was happening but my legs had completely checked out of the conversation.But then it stopped. Like it literally stopped right before it hit me. The files I was carrying were everywhere on the floor and the metal edge of the cart was right there, like an inch from me, and Rider had his hand on the side of it and he was looking at me with that calm expression he always had and he said “you okay?” like he hadn’t just appeared out of nowhere.“I__” I looked at his

DANIELLA POVThe weekend passed the way good weekends did when you were trying not to think about something. It was full, warm, and carefree. Saturday was for Rider as usual. He showed up at noon with no announcement and no explanation, the way he had started doing, and we spent the afternoon doing nothing in particular. His hand in mine on the couch, while watching a movie neither of us paid real attention to, a late lunch that turned into an early dinner because neither of us moved to end it. He was present in the way he had been before Friday night. Warm and unhurried he was fully there.I looked at him, and the words rearranged themselves into something softer, something easier, and came out as nothing at all. I wanted to talk to him about yesterday, but I just didn’t know how. He was there, like literally right beside me , shoulder against mine, thumb tracing slow absent patterns on the back of my hand, and I didn’t want to put something between us that didn’t have to be there

DANIELLA POVLilian woke up this morning, and decided that she wanted people to come over.“Tell them to come over,” she said Friday morning, already moving around the kitchen like the decision had been made. “We haven’t had a proper night in weeks.”She wasn’t wrong. Between work and Rider and everything that had been quietly shifting in my life recently, the last few weeks had been full in a way that left little room for our weekend friend night in. Everyone in one place, just cracking jokes and being free with each other. “I’ll ask,” I said.“Tell, don’t ask.” She pointed at me with a spatula. “You always ask like they might say no. They never say no.”She was right about that too.By seven, the apartment already felt alive. Taylor had shown up first with snacks he claimed were from him but were very obviously from the expensive place two blocks from the office that he thought none of us knew about. Lilian had taken them from him at the door without saying thank you, which was

ALEXANDER POVI couldn’t get her out of my fucking head. All night, she tormented me. The moment I tried to close my eyes, the memory slammed into me again. Georgia sprawled on my couch like a filthy little slut, her legs spread extremely wide, her tight pink pussy glistening and dripping while I watched her finger herself. The way her back arched off the cushions. Those soft, breathy moans she tried to hold back. Her perky tits bouncing with every desperate roll of her hips. The flushed, fucked-out look on her face as she watched me watch her cum. My son’s shy little ex girlfriend.But that girl? She was pure fucking sin wrapped in a tight little body.By 3 AM I gave up trying to sleep. My cock was rock hard, throbbing angrily against my stomach, leaking pre-cum just from the memory. I wrapped my fist around it and started stroking slowly, eyes closed, imagining it was her.In my mind, I had her on her knees in front of me, those big brown eyes looking up at me while she sucked my c

ALEXANDER POVI couldn’t believe how hard I was already. I stood in the middle of my bedroom, the door locked behind me, one hand pressed against the front of my pants where my cock was throbbing painfully against the fabric. The house was quiet. Dante was out somewhere, probably with that cheerleader girl he’d been seeing. But my mind wasn’t on my son. It was on her.Georgia. My son’s ex-girlfriend. The quiet, curvy, beautiful girl who had shown up at my door earlier today with fire in her eyes and pain written all over her face. The way she had looked at me. The way she had grabbed my face with both hands and kissed me like she was daring the world to stop her. I had tried to resist. I had told myself it was wrong. She was twenty. She had been with Dante. She was off-limits, and this type of relationship was forbidden. But the moment her soft lips touched mine, all those reasons crumbled like ash.I had wanted her for longer than I cared to admit.It started innocently, noticing h

GEORGIA POVMy fingers hovered over the phone screen for what felt like an eternity. The unknown number message stared back at me in the dim light of my room, the address and the instruction not to be late burning into my eyes. My heart was still racing from everything that had happened, Dante’s betrayal, the public humiliation, Mr. Williams seeing me at the club, the intense moment in his office where he had made me cum on his fingers while calling me his dirty little slut. Shame, fear, and a strange, dark thrill mixed together in my chest until I could barely breathe.I typed with shaking hands.Me: Who is this?The reply came almost immediately, the notification lighting up my dark room like a warning.Unknown Number: It’s Mr. Williams. This is my personal number. You might as well save it as daddy since that’s what you’ll be calling me from now henceforth. Don’t be late tomorrow.I stared at the words until they blurred. Mr. Williams. My teacher. The man who now owned my biggest

GEORGIA POVDamien stared at me like I had officially gone crazy. Damien was quiet for a long moment. He ran a hand over his face, then leaned forward, elbows on his knees, looking at me with a mix of shock, worry, sadness, and frustration all mixed together.“Georgia… no. Hell no. Have you gone crazy!!,” he said, his voice low but firm. “This is not you. Revenge sex with his dad? That’s not a plan, that’s self destruction you bitch. Are you even thinking of the consequences? Dante is trash, yes. He hurt you badly. He humiliated you in front of the whole school. But going after his father? That’s playing with fire you can’t control. Alexander Vale is rich, powerful, and connected. If this blows up, it could destroy you even more than Dante already has.”I shook my head, tears stinging my eyes again but my jaw set tight. “You don’t understand, Damien. You weren’t there. You didn’t feel the way he looked at me when he said those things. The way the whole school was laughing at me. I gav

GEORGIA POVI stood in front of Mr. Williams’ office door for what felt like forever, my hand hovering over the knob. My legs were still shaking from the club last night. The memory of his eyes locking with mine when my mask fell kept replaying in my head like a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. I wanted to run, I wanted to disappear. But I knew if I didn’t show up, he could destroy everything I had left.I finally knocked.“Come in.”His voice was extremely calm. I stepped inside. He was leaning against the front of his desk, his arms crossed over his chest, looking every bit the strict teacher in his button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up. The door clicked shut behind me. The sound made my stomach drop.“Lock it,” he said.My fingers trembled as I turned the lock. The room felt smaller than usual. The air was thick with the smell of books, coffee, and his cologne.“Sit down, Georgia.”I sat in the chair in front of his desk, hands clasped tightly in my lap so he wouldn’t see

GEORGIA POVI ran like the devil himself was chasing me. The moment Mr. Williams’ eyes locked onto mine across the VIP section, pure terror shot through my veins like lightning. My teacher, the man who had been watching me so closely in class, the one who told me I was beautiful, the one who offered to help me when he noticed I was struggling, had seen my face. He had seen me without the mask. He knew I was SIN.I didn’t think, I didn’t breathe. I just turned and ran.My bare feet slapped painfully against the sticky club floor as I abandoned my heels. The mask lay forgotten on the ground where it had fallen. I pushed desperately through the crowd, ignoring the confused stares and the loud music that continued thumping around me like nothing had happened. My heart pounded so violently it felt like it would burst out of my chest. Tears streamed down my face, blurring everything as I burst into the dressing room.Damien tried to stop me. “Georgia! What happened? Talk to me, babe!”I s

Hannah POVHomeWinter arrived softly in Alesia.Not harshly.Not cruelly.Just gently enough to cover the kingdom in silver frost and glowing white mornings.The capital looked beautiful during winter.Lanterns reflected warmly against snowy streets while children played outside wrapped in oversized scarves and laughing loudly enough to echo through the city.Peace suited Alesia beautifully.And honestly?Peace suited us too.I stood near the palace balcony one quiet morning watching snow fall slowly across the kingdom below while warmth from the fireplace drifted softly through the room behind me.The palace had become home in ways I never expected.Not because it was grand.Not because it was royal.Because love lived here now.“You disappeared again.”I smiled before even turning around.“Good morning to you too.”Kael approached quietly behind me before wrapping his arms gently around my waist.The warmth of him instantly softened something inside my chest.“You’ve been standing

Hannah POVPeace Looks Good On AlesiaBy the time we returned to Alesia, autumn had settled gently across the kingdom.Golden leaves lined the capital streets while cool winds carried the scent of fireplaces and fresh bread through the city.Everything felt calm.Comfortable.Home.And honestly?That word no longer scared me anymore.The moment our carriage entered the capital, citizens immediately crowded the streets cheering excitedly.Apparently news of Valerie’s wedding traveled faster than royal guards.“How do they know everything?” I whispered.Lucien looked deeply offended.“We’re royalty.”“That didn’t answer my question.”“It means gossip follows us professionally.”Honestly…Fair enough.People waved enthusiastically as we passed while children ran alongside the royal carriage laughing excitedly.The kingdom truly looked different now.Not just rebuilt.Alive.The scars Selene left behind no longer haunted every corner of Alesia.Markets overflowed with activity again.Musi

Hannah POVValerie’s WeddingThe morning of Valerie’s wedding arrived wrapped in sunlight and ocean wind.The entire Crescent Isles buzzed with excitement from dawn.Servants rushed through the palace carrying flowers and fabrics while music floated softly from the lower courtyards near the shoreline.Honestly, weddings truly made people lose their minds everywhere.“You are NOT crying before I walk down the aisle.”I looked up from the vanity in Valerie’s chambers.“I’m literally the chief bridesmaid. Crying is part of my job.”“It’s not.”“It absolutely is.”Valerie rolled her eyes dramatically while several attendants worked carefully around her.And honestly?She looked breathtaking already.The wedding gown shimmered softly beneath the morning light, elegant pearl details flowing across the fabric like seafoam.Everything about her fit this island perfectly.Warm.Bright.Alive.“You’re staring again,” she accused.“You’re beautiful.”Her expression softened instantly.“Oh.”Emot

Hannah POVChief BridesmaidThe Crescent Isles looked like something out of a dream.The moment our ship approached the shoreline, I completely understood why Valerie fell in love with this place.Crystal-blue water surrounded the islands beautifully while silver bridges connected elegant cliffside towns glowing beneath the afternoon sunlight.Everything looked peaceful.Soft.Romantic.“This is unfairly beautiful,” Lucien announced dramatically from beside me.Riven looked toward the shoreline calmly.“The architecture is impressive.”Kael glanced toward me afterward.“You okay?”Honestly?I was more than okay.Watching Valerie practically vibrate with excitement beside me warmed my chest in ways I couldn’t explain properly.She looked genuinely happy.Not pretending.Not surviving.Truly happy.And after everything she had done for me…Seeing her finally receive love this openly felt emotional.Very emotional apparently.Because I was already tearing up before we even docked.Lucien

Hannah POVValerie’s TurnThree weeks after the royal wedding, Valerie burst into the palace dining hall screaming.“I HAVE NEWS.”I nearly dropped my tea.Lucien looked genuinely alarmed.“Why are you always shouting?”“Because my life is exciting.”“That sounds exhausting.”Valerie ignored him completely before rushing toward me dramatically.Her eyes practically sparkled with excitement.And immediatelyI knew.“Oh my God.”She grabbed both my hands instantly.“Oh my God.”I stared at her.“No way.”“Yes way.”Lucien looked between us suspiciously.“What’s happening?”Valerie suddenly screamed again.“I’M GETTING MARRIED.”The entire dining hall erupted into chaos immediately.I launched out of my chair so fast it nearly fell backward.“You’re serious?!”“Yes!”I threw my arms around her instantly while she laughed loudly against me.“Oh my God, Valerie!”“I know!”The happiness radiating from her felt almost overwhelming.And honestly?Seeing my best friend this excited made my ch

Hannah POVLife After The WeddingMarried life felt surprisingly normal.Not completely normal, obviously.I was still living inside a royal palace with three Alpha husbands while an entire kingdom called me Queen.But somehow…The small moments felt ordinary in the best possible way.Like waking up tangled between warm blankets while Lucien argued dramatically about breakfast.Or finding Kael already awake reviewing kingdom reports beside the window every morning.Or listening to Riven quietly read beside me during peaceful evenings while rain touched the palace windows softly.Those moments mattered most.Not ceremonies.Not crowns.Just us.“You’re smiling at nothing again.”I looked up from my tea to find Kael watching me from across the breakfast table.“I’m thinking.”“That’s dangerous,” Lucien informed me while stealing fruit from my plate.“You’re one to talk.”“I’m deeply intelligent.”Riven looked unconvinced.“You walked into a wall yesterday.”Lucien gasped dramatically.“