DANGEROUS GAMES
She couldn't love him. His heart didn't belong to her. It belonged to another woman; one that had loved him for years. And in her heart, the heart that he was slowly stealing with each sweet word and every act of kindness, she knew he loved that woman still. Maybe she would have hated him longer if he had been anything like his mother. The woman who forced her into this marriage by threatening her sister's future. But he wasn't. Samuel Madden was everything she dreamed of ending up with but settling for him might mean settling for half. Half of his heart, half of a family, half of a husband.
He had everything planned. The ring, the house, the way he'd ask the woman he loved to marry him. But with one word from his mother, threatening to ruin her life, he found himself at the altar, saying void vows to a woman he met only a month ago. He was ready to settle and wait until he was free again, but Kali Hastings wasn't an easy woman to dislike. Sure, she had flaws, but they were nothing compared to her tender heart and perky personality. Now, he was falling for a woman who was daily conquering more and more of his heart. But at what cost? There was more connecting them than even she knew. A truth that had been buried in his family since he was born. Would she still want him when she found out the truth?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 107: THE ENDING, OF SORTSSamuel looked at the restaurant as he stood against his car. It had been a month since his grandfather passed, and things in his family were still not back to normal. His father had forgiven him for his part in the lie, and he also forgave Kali because he believed they were pushed against the wall. But whatever quarrel he had with their mother was still going on. He had tried to talk himself out of tonight with the excuse of waiting for things to cool down. But, he decided against it.He looked back when he heard another car approaching. Sure enough, Mathew was driving to park beside him with Kali in the passenger seat. She waved at him, and he winked in reply.He called earlier to ask her to prepare."Hello." She greeted as she stepped out of the car. "I was surprised to get your call.""I thought you would be." He took her hand and kissed her. "You look lovely.""Thank you. I wore something stunning, as you asked.""Thank you, Mathew
Last Updated: 2024-03-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 106: FINALLY LAID TO REST“Have you spoken to your dad?”“Yes.”“Are you better?”“No.” Samuel shook his head, and Kali solemnly pressed against him. “He is not only angry with my silence but also with my mother. He doesn’t want the quarrel to overshadow my grandfather’s passing. He won’t address things now.”
Last Updated: 2024-02-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 105: THE ONES WE LIED TO PROTECTSamuel looked down at Kali as she slept, stretched out underneath the duvet. She had slept through the night and barely flinched when he got her out of the pool and to their room. She was exhausted, and he understood why. He decided to end the façade once and for all, so while he faced his family, he wanted her to rest.Samuel kissed her cheek softly before he left the house and headed for his parents. Luckily for him, everyone was present when he arrived. They were still slow from waking up, but they gathered around the table.“Is something wrong?” His father spoke first, taking a generous gulp from his cup of coffee.“Not anymore.”“What do you want to talk about then.”Samuel had not taken his eyes off his mother since she joined them. When he saw that she was slowly figuring out what he was there to do, he gave her a little smile before turning to a drowsy Giovanna.“Gio, you were right ab
Last Updated: 2024-02-28
Chapter: CHAPTER 104: LOVING THE PAST THAT FORGOT YOUFlora looked up at the house, trembling with anxiety and incredibly confused. The man who drove her to the home was as silent as a graveyard with a hard and unassuming stare. He didn’t even say a word when she turned her panicked eyes on him. He only indicated that she continued up the stairs.She had asked before what Claudius wanted to meet her, but the man had only grumbled, so she decided to follow his lead and walk into the house. He handed her over to a maid, who took her purse and jacket. She took Flora to a brightly lit room.“Mr. Devon?” The maid called, closing the door softly.He coughed, struggling to get comfortable on the bed. She rushed to help him. She adjusted his pillows and made him as comfortable as possible.“Please sit.” He wheezed, pointing to a chair in front of the bed.Flora carefully sat down, looking at the mass of machines connected to him. “Thank you. I am sorry. I had no idea you we
Last Updated: 2024-02-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 103: SUNSHINE AND RAINWhen Samuel arrived in the evening, he was surprised by Kali at the door. She jumped out of the shadows, scaring him before throwing herself in his arms. He caught her, bellowing with laughter as they kissed."I would assume your day went well?""I believe it did, but that's not why I am happy. I am happy to have you home."Samuel set her back on her feet and noticed the scarf she held in her hands."Are you cold?""No. It's for you.""Me?""Yes. For your eyes, darling."He complied, closing his eyes and allowing her to wrap the scarf around his head, sealing him in darkness. He followed her cautiously as she led him up the stairs and into their room. He scolded her lightheartedly when the door smacked into his chest."Hey!""Sorry." She stressed and led him still. "Sorry. We are here."She took the scarf off and stepped back. He kept his eyes closed, opening them carefully so he wasn't dazzled by the light
Last Updated: 2024-02-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 102: A DATE WITH THE DEVILKali looked up at the house. If she could even call it that. Something about this family made them hungry for prime real estate. From the marble fountains to the immaculate shrubs and garden, the manor looked like it could have been owned by an Earl or a Duke. Kali wouldn't be surprised if she was told the building used to belong to one."Mrs. Madden?" Kali turned to the maid. "Are you looking for someone?"She stuttered, finding herself as she got out of the car. "Yes. I am looking for Mr. Devon.""Alright. Please come in." She began to walk Kali towards the house. "He hasn't been in the best health these past few weeks. I'll tell him you are here to see him, but I can't promise he would agree to sit with you. He hasn't had visitors in weeks.""That's alright. If he won't see me, I'll leave a message."She had come prepared for any event. She'd prefer to say all she had to to his face. If he refused, she had typed and printed a detailed letter exp
Last Updated: 2024-02-12
Chapter: 101."Open the door!"Ayesha yanked on the rigid door handle, pulling it back and snapping it up and down with all her might. Yet, the wooden doors did not open. She abandoned the efforts after some time and returned to the dressing table to pick up the metal chair to haul it at the windows, but they were too high. Even if she managed to swing it off the ground, despite its daunting weight, it would not make enough impact on the windows.For three days, she was confined to her old room, with maids bringing meals on schedule. In the morning, in the afternoon and in the evenings. They drew her baths and left her alone to wash. They set her clothes down on the bed, and with no other option but nudity, she had to put them on.Of course, she had tried multiple times to leave the room whenever the maids arrived, but to n
Last Updated: 2025-06-20
Chapter: 100.In the evening, a little past four, Dimitri arrived at the pottery store. He stopped abruptly as a car sped out of the parking space and gunned it down the road. They nearly brushed his car in their haste. He watched them with a judgmental frown. Some drivers didn't know how to respect others when they drove.When he entered the store, he smiled at the receptionist, looking around to see if he could spot Ayesha anywhere."Mr Adams, good evening.""Good evening. Is Ayesha still working?"The woman frowned, her eyes shifting to look behind him. "Wasn't she outside?""Outside?""Yes. She stepped out not more than three minutes ago to wait for you."
Last Updated: 2025-06-19
Chapter: 99.Despite their plans, Ayesha moved into his house, but argued to keep to the guest bedroom so they could still have some of their arrangements preserved. Dimitri didn't argue. It was a miracle that he didn't have to hound her into staying with him."How'd you sleep?" She asked when he stepped out of his bedroom."Uneventful. Thankfully. You?""Good. Same.""Have you called Joseph?""Yes, early this morning. My mom didn't go back. I am a little worried.""Nothing to worry about. We will handle whatever she does. What matters is that we have filed the report against her.""I don't think it would do much.""Not much, but at least, should anything happen, we don't need the police pulling tales of you leaving alone without saying a word."She tugged his shirt, and he settled against the wall so she could lean against him."You think she'll take me by force, right?""Don't you?""I wouldn't put it past her.
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
Chapter: 98.The sound of his doors unlocking drew Dimitri’s attention to the small monitor mounted on his kitchen counter. A familiar mop of hair entering the house brought a smile to his face. He pulled off the apron and tossed his towel aside after drying his hands. She was earlier than he expected, and he wasn’t done preparing the dinner she requested, but he was more than happy to see her.“Babe.” His smile dropped when she turned, pausing in the act of taking her jacket off.The first thing his eyes locked on was the dried blood caking her lip. He moved before she had the time to utter a word. His hand reached out to delicately cup her cheek, which he noticed was slightly discoloured.“What happened?”Her fingers reached for the cut, and she smiled weakly. “I, uh, I got hit.”“Who?”“My mother.” She muttered, her body sagging against his.“Your mom?”“She found me, Dimitri. I tried to hide, but she found me. She found me, and she want
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
Chapter: 97."Who are you?"Ayesha stood before there was a chance to reply, and after twelve years of freedom, she faced her mother. The woman had aged, but the sinister smile behind her eyes had not faded with time. She dressed moderately by her standards: a fitted gown that reached her ankles, with a large coat thrown over it. Her jewellery was stud earrings and thin necklaces. The heels brought her almost to Joseph's height."Mother.""There's my little angel."Shock didn't limit Joseph's reflexes. He planted his hand on the door frame and proceeded to block her with his body when she tried to make her way in."And you are?""Joseph. You can't come in.""That's my daughter in there, and you either move or I'll have you moved.""Try.""Joseph, it's alright." Ayesha's voice trembled.Carol stood and set her arm on Ayesha's to keep her close. She hated feeling weak again. Twenty-eight, and she still had everyone else trying t
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: 96.When they returned to town the next day, Ayesha was itching to return to her apartment and share the news of her engagement with Joseph and Carol. She had been on pins and needles every conversation they had had on the phone, aching with the need to let her happy news spill out. By grace, she could keep herself contained, and in just a few hours, she would be with them.Carol would go crazy. When Dimitri walked in with their last bag, she strolled over to him and threw her hand over his shoulders. He smiled, letting go of the bags to settle his hand around her waist, interlocking his fingers at the base of her spine. He didn't need much prompting than the upturn of her face to plant a solid kiss on her lips. Her fingers played
Last Updated: 2025-06-13
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