Novels by Blooming1204

Jasmine’s POV“Good morning, Jasmine,” Adonis said as he walked into the kitchen.“Good morning.” I finished my coffee in one gulp.“I’m heading into the city today. Do you want to come with me?”“No.” I turned and walked out of the kitchen.“I thought you’d be excited about getting off the ranch. You’ve been wanting to leave since we got here.”I stopped and looked back at him. “My dad invited us for dinner this weekend. I forgot to tell you.”“Then I’ll ask Gabriel to invite your family here. They’ve never visited the ranch before.”Before I could respond, the back door opened. Sebastian stepped inside. My stomach dropped.“No, Adonis,” I said quickly, my eyes locked on Sebastian behind him. “My mom can’t come here.”“Why not?”“She doesn’t like the countryside. She told you that before we left the city.”Adonis started to reply when Sebastian spoke up.“Good morning, sir.”“Antonio. Good morning.” Adonis turned to him. “Come with me to my office. You already met my wife the other d

Adonis’s POV“Where were you?” I asked, looking her up and down. “I don’t think you’re crazy enough to try escaping in your nightwear.”“I haven’t gone anywhere,” Jasmine said quickly. “I was in the kitchen.”“Don’t lie to me.” I stood up from the bed. “I just came from the kitchen. You weren’t there. So where were you?”“I felt hungry, so I went down to get some snacks. Then I stepped outside for a bit of fresh air. That’s all.”I took a slow breath, trying to stay calm. “I don’t want you wandering around the ranch at night. I already have security watching the place, and I’m adding more cameras tomorrow. Don’t do anything you’ll regret. Escaping is pointless anyway.”“I’m not trying to escape again,” she replied. “Why would I put myself through that when I know you’ll always find me?”I studied her face. Something felt off. “What changed? Two days ago you tried to run and made a whole scene about it.”“I thought about it more carefully this time.”I stepped closer and reached out to

Jasmine’s POVMy eyes widened the second I saw Sebastian standing there. For a moment, the whole world stopped. I did the only thing I could think of. I pretended to feel dizzy and swayed on my feet.Adonis caught me quickly and helped me over to the couch. “Jasmine, this is what happens when you don’t eat properly.”“Dominga, bring some milk!” he shouted.My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my ears. I kept staring at Sebastian, who stood just behind Adonis. How had he managed to get here? I had prayed for a chance to see him again, but I never imagined he would walk straight into Adonis’s world like this.“Are you feeling better?” Dominga asked as she handed me a cup of warm milk.“I’m fine now, thank you. I think I just need to go upstairs and rest.”“Should I help you to the room?” Adonis asked, gently touching my face.I pushed his hand away. “I can manage.”“I should probably leave,” Sebastian said quietly.“Yes, I’m sorry about this, Antonio. We’ll talk more tomorrow,” A

Jasmine’s POVI moved quietly down the dark hallway, my heart hammering so hard I could feel it in my throat. The house was mostly silent, except for the faint sounds of the ranch hands working outside. Adonis had left for a meeting, and I knew this was my only chance. I slipped into his private study, closing the door behind me with a soft click.My hands trembled as I picked up the phone on the heavy wooden desk. I dialed my father’s number and held my breath while it rang.“Hello?” His voice came through, warm and familiar.“Papa,” I whispered, fighting back tears.“Jasmine? Honey, is that you?”I pressed a hand over my mouth to keep from sobbing. “It’s me, Dad.”“Oh, sweetheart. It’s so good to hear your voice. How are you doing?”I forced a smile into my tone even though my chest felt tight. “I’m okay. How are you? You sound stronger.”“I’m doing much better,” he said happily. “You need to see me now. I’ve improved a lot.”“I’m so glad, Dad. Really.” My voice cracked a little. “A

Jasmine’s POV“You know exactly where I was planning to go, Adonis. Far away from here,” I yelled. Tears stung my eyes as my escape plan fell apart right in front of me.Adonis suddenly burst out laughing. The sound shocked me. It was loud and bitter, echoing through the room.“Jasmine, look around you. Everything has changed. You’re not the spoiled rich daughter of Jose Almonte anymore. You’re my wife now. This is your home. Not with anyone else, especially not Sebastian.”“I don’t care where I end up,” I shot back. “I’m not staying on this ranch a minute longer. Let me go.”His hand moved fast. Two sharp slaps landed across my face. The sting burned hot on my skin. Tears slipped down my cheeks, but I quickly wiped them away. I refused to break down in front of him.“You slapped me?” I whispered, holding my burning cheeks.Adonis ran a hand through his hair and started pacing. “You always bring out the worst in me, Jasmine. I’m sorry about last night. I shouldn’t have forced myself o

Jasmine’s POVI woke up with a heavy groan, my eyes opening slowly. The pain between my legs was still there, a deep, constant ache that brought everything from last night rushing back. I lay still for a moment, staring at the ceiling. Adonis’s side of the bed was perfectly made, like none of it had ever happened. He was already gone.I sat up carefully, wincing as I swung my legs over the side. When I stood, I limped slightly. It had been my first time. I had always told Sebastian I wanted to wait until marriage. Now the man my mother sold me to had taken that from me.I walked over to the small fridge in the bedroom, grabbed a bottle of water, and swallowed the morning-after pill I had hidden away. I knew how obsessive Adonis could be. After a long shower in the bathroom, I felt a little more awake and headed downstairs.Dominga’s voice carried from the living area as she gave instructions to the maids. She ran the household on the ranch and had been kind to me since I arrived.“Goo