Gold & Sand
Loyalties will be tested. Hearts will be broken. Desire will be their downfall.
Middlesbrough's underworld is a dangerous game, and Matthew Smith finds himself right in the middle of it. A once-feared gang leader, he is now forced to be a pawn in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Matthew's only shot at freedom is helping the police bring down Mr. K, the elusive mafia boss of the city. The only problem is that the detective he is forced to work with is the same man who arrested him years ago.
Masahiro Payne is everything Matthew hates: cold, calculating, and relentless. But their only hope for survival is by pretending to be a happy couple, blending in amidst dangerous crime, deceit, and power struggles. The closer they find themselves to taking down Mr. K's empire, the more they are attracted to one another, an affair too potent to turn from.
As their undercover mission spirals into a web of lies and hidden desires, they face a growing threat from all sides. But the greatest risk is the one they can't control-their own feelings. With every touch, every stolen kiss, the line between their fake relationship and real emotions blurs.
In a world of betrayal, trust is a luxury, and falling for each other may be the deadliest mistake of all. Can they survive the deadly mafia games or will their passion be their demise?
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Chapter: Chapter 362Carlk strolled back toward the table, the usual faint smirk on his lips, ready with some dry remark to lighten the suffocating tension Matthew had left behind.“Well, isn’t this—”Masahiro cut him off, chair scraping as he stood abruptly. His voice was calm but edged, clipped in that no-nonsense way only he could manage.“Just got a message from the station. I need to go.”Diana blinked, leaning forward. “Masahiro, wait—”But he was already moving, one hand adjusting his jacket, the other sliding his phone into his pocket. He didn’t even spare her a glance. By the time her hand twitched as if to reach for him, he was halfway across the ballroom floor.Clark exhaled through his nose, adjusted his glasses, and sat back down smoothly, the picture of composure. “Well. That was… dramatic.”Beside him, Adam shoveled a mouthful of food, unbothered. Clark glanced his way, voice dropping.“Matthew’s fed up. It’s obvious. Masahiro’s lucky he didn’t set the table on fire to make a point.”Adam g
Last Updated: 2025-08-22
Chapter: Chapter 361Matthew stabbed at his plate, chewing with a sharpness that had nothing to do with the food. The chatter of silverware around him blurred into a dull hum. He kept his eyes down, jaw tight. Eating was easier than letting the room see his face.Clark noticed. Of course he did. He always noticed when someone was pretending dignity under pressure—he lived there himself. He adjusted his glasses, his voice cutting through with a deliberate smoothness.“So,” he said brightly, “if the hotel kitchen insists on serving steak this undercooked again, I may have to launch a lawsuit. Health code violations, culinary crimes—it could be a full case.”A few chuckles flickered at nearby tables, the air loosening just slightly. It was diversion, elegance, and shield all at once. For Matthew’s sake.Masahiro, however, wasn’t distracted. His fork paused mid-air. His eyes, sharp and unreadable, flicked to Matthew. He knew the set of Matthew’s shoulders too well—the stiffness wasn’t anger, it was pain. Masa
Last Updated: 2025-08-22
Chapter: Chapter 360Diana’s laughter lilted through the table, soft but deliberate. She leaned closer to Masahiro, fingers brushing her glass stem like it was part of the performance.“You must be exhausted, Detective,” she said smoothly, eyes lingering longer than courtesy required. “All that work, and yet here you are. Looking—well—far too sharp for anyone’s good.”Masahiro glanced at her, unbothered. His tone was level, almost clinical. “Just doing my job.” He adjusted his cufflinks, not catching—or not acknowledging—the current in her words. To him, it was politeness, nothing more.Matthew, though, saw it. Every tilt of her head, every sly smile. His jaw tightened as he sipped his drink, knuckles tapping restless against his thigh.At the other side of the table, Clark’s gaze flicked between them, sharp behind the glint of his glasses. He leaned toward Adam, voice lowered but crisp. “Tell me you’re seeing this.”Adam tore his eyes from the crowd, glanced once at Diana, Masahiro, then at Matthew’s bur
Last Updated: 2025-08-21
Chapter: Chapter 359Matthew stood in front of the mirror, jaw tight as he wrestled with the silk tie. “You’d think after years of wearing these bloody things, I’d manage one knot.” He tugged again, too hard, the silk slipping loose. “Nope. Useless. Should’ve just worn chains and called it a statement.”From the hallway came the soft tread of polished shoes. Masahiro appeared in the reflection—immaculate in his own dark suit, hair combed neatly back, every line severe but perfect. His eyes lingered on Matthew’s clumsy knot.“Turn,” he ordered, voice even.Matthew smirked without moving. “You always this bossy, or is it just with me?”Masahiro didn’t answer—he stepped forward until Matthew felt the chill of his presence. A faint frown creased his face. “Turn.”Matthew sighed dramatically, blue eyes flashing. “Fine. Only because you look like you’re about to write me up.” He pivoted, arms falling to his sides. “Don’t strangle me.”Masahiro’s fingers worked the tie with practiced precision. “You talk too muc
Last Updated: 2025-08-21
Chapter: Chapter 358Clark stood before the mirror, comb sliding through his neatly styled hair. Each pass was deliberate, exact. He was halfway through smoothing the part when his phone rang.He answered, clipped but polite. “Clark Brown speaking.”A woman’s gentle voice came through, warm and professional.“Good morning, Mr. Brown? This is Margaret from Whitmore Tailoring. I just wanted to confirm your name before proceeding.”“Yes, this is Clark Brown,” he replied, tone precise.“Wonderful. I’m pleased to let you know your suit is ready for collection. It’s been pressed and finished—perfect for the fundraiser tomorrow. You may pick it up at your convenience. And Mr. Brown—thank you again for choosing us.”Clark’s lips curved faintly. “Appreciated, Margaret. I’ll be there shortly.”“Excellent. We’ll have it waiting. Have a lovely day.”The line clicked shut. Clark set the phone down, satisfied.From the kitchen corner came the clink of ceramic. Adam drained the last of his coffee, heavy hand setting the
Last Updated: 2025-08-18
Chapter: Chapter 357Two days later Adam had Clark folded in half, legs high on his shoulders, pounding into him with a rhythm that made the frame of the bed groan.Clark’s voice broke out, but even in his moans there was fussing, words spilling like objections in court.“Ahh—Adam—! You’re brutal, this is—hahh—completely unnecessary force—ahhh—”Adam’s laugh was rough, close to a growl. “Shut that pretty mouth, lawyer boy. You like it. Always whining, always talking, but your ass says otherwise.” He drove harder, pace merciless.Clark gasped, his head tipping back, but the words kept coming. “Ahhh—don’t—don’t you dare tell me what my ass says—hnnhh—you’ve got no idea the—hahhh—damage this level of aggression can cause—ahhh!”Adam leaned forward, his bulk pressing Clark into the mattress. “Damage? You begging for more ain’t damage, it’s fact. You need it rough. That’s why you keep letting me in. Don’t play smart now.”Clark’s hands clawed at the sheets, his voice spillin
Last Updated: 2025-08-18
Chapter: The End"Ugh!" Archie hugged Dylan tightly as he reached his orgasm.He lay down on Dylan's body and both took a deep breath."You're still hot Dylan..." Archie said, taking a deep breath."You're the one who's so horny… how many times have we done this today?""Four... and I feel like I want more...""I feel my ass sore...""That's because we haven't had sex in a long time."Dylan hugged him tight."I missed you so much..." He said"Me too... I only thought about you daily."Dylan began to stroke his hair and at that moment he lowered his head, seeing the earring Archie wore in his left ear."And that earring..." Dylan put his hand to his ear, "What's it's story?""Hmmm... It's family tradition.""What tradition? I don't remember seeing your father's ear pierced.""Well... it's my mother's family. One of those years I went to visit her family and they taught me a fe
Last Updated: 2022-03-20
Chapter: Visit to Greavaria IIThat day, Dylan went on a trip to Seimes where he would be three years away from Archie and Meggy, from Lizha, from his father and from every possible distraction. A trip for which he would aim to study, meditate and have intensive training so that when he finished he could be prepared to be crowned prince of Greavaria. On the other hand, Archie left Greavaria and returned to Promor having arrived two days later. On the day he returned, at the time of his presentation in the throne room, he had only informed his father that Dylan had stayed in Greavaria and that he would give the explanation to his father at the end of the day at a dinner between them. The day passed and finally it was time for dinner and the moment for Archie to finally reveal the truth to his father. Halfway through dinner, Archie revealed that Dylan wasn't actually coming back until three years later. His father was totally worried and curious about, so Archie said that Dylan had gone to an intensive training s
Last Updated: 2022-03-20
Chapter: Revealing the truth: Part II"So..." Arthur paused, not knowing what he could really say about the letter he had just read. He kept looking at Dylan, "So what I just read is really true?""Yes, my father," Dylan lowered his head."And does your husband happen to know that?"Dylan looked at Archie."Yes, I know," Replied Archie.Arthur frowned, really surprised."Hmmm," Arthur went into thoughtful mode, "How long have you known this?""Since we got married... Well, two months after our wedding."Arthur was even more surprised, as he remembered that when Dylan first returned it had been three months since their wedding."So when you first came back your husband had just found out, that?" he looked at Dylan."No father. Actually, that time I had just refused his love...""Hmmm..." Arthur looked unbelievable, "Did you declare your love for Dylan even though you know he's a man?" he looked at Archie."Yes. I had already started to like him before I knew that. When I found out it was a shock, I was angry but I couldn't
Last Updated: 2022-03-10
Chapter: Revealing the truthArchie walked into Dylan's bedchamber and saw his spouse standing by the window looking through it and the crib beside Dylan's bed.He closed the door and walked towards the crib.He opened the drapes and gave a light peek, seeing that the baby was sleeping peacefully."Wow! How cute!" e said, in a low voice.He closed the curtain and walked towards Dylan, hugging him from behind."My love..." Archie laid his head on Dylan's shoulder.Dylan took his hands, lacing his fingers with his."What do you think makes you so airy... it's been like this for a week until now. What bothers you so much?""Nothing much.""Don't lie to me Dylan."Dylan sighed and turned to face Archie."Tell me!" Archie looked at him in the eyes."I've been thinking about what Meggy said before she lost her life...""And?"Dylan laid his head against Archie's chest and sighed."I don't know... I don't know... it shook me up a lot.""Are you talking about the part where she was talking about loving each other just as
Last Updated: 2022-03-04
Chapter: Mourning II: Part IIArchie got up and covered Meggy's face with a sheet.Dylan stood up, still holding the baby in his arms."Excuse me! I'm going to have to get out of here," He said."It's okay my love.""You'll meet me at my bedchamber."Archie nodded.Dylan continued walking, heading towards the door.He reached the door, opened it and saw Lizha and Ian outside."Your Highness Dylan," Ian bowed.Dylan nodded, forcing a smile and finally closed the door."Lizha!""Yes, Your Highness!""Come with me!""Yes."Dylan didn't say anything else and continued on, being followed by Lizha.Ian watched Dylan leave, being accompanied by Lizha.Did something happen? he wondered, as he watched Dylan and Lizha walk downstairs.He heard Meggy's bedchamber door open and turned seeing Archie already outside closing the door. His facial expression wasn't that of someone who was overjoyed.Ian frowned, watching his friend approach.I understand that he is not the child's father... but his facial expression is not the best
Last Updated: 2022-03-02
Chapter: Mourning IILizha was hurrying up the stairs toward Dylan's bedchamber.She finally reached the third floor and could already see the door to her friend's bedchamber.She reached for the handle and opened the door."Dylan!" she said as soon as she opened the door."What's it?" Dylan put down the book he was reading."Meggy went into labor.""Huh?" Dylan was surprised, "The birth wasn't due in two days after all?" he asked, still surprised."It was... but she happens to be giving birth right now.""It's..." Dylan got up, looking quite flustered, "It's ok. Find my husband and give him that information. I'll be right there.""Yes."Lizha took a step back from the bedchamber and closed the door.Dylan started looking around, "Where did I leave it?"He went to his nightstand, put the book he was reading over it and opened a drawer.He took a quick look inside, looking for something with his eyes."Here it is!" he said, reaching inside the drawer.From inside the drawer he took out a rosary and then clo
Last Updated: 2022-02-28
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