Chapter: Epilogue ( A year later) The clatter of trays echoed through the cold, concrete dining hall. Harsh fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, casting a sickly glow on the crowded rows of prisoners. Amber sat alone at the end of a long table, her shoulders hunched, eyes fixed on the unappetizing food on her tray. She hadn't touched it. She rarely did.A shadow fell over her."Well, well," came a voice dripping with mockery. "If it isn't the queen herself."Amber looked up slowly. Three inmates loomed over her—bigger, rougher, eyes gleaming with the thrill of cruelty. The leader, a tall woman with cropped hair and a twisted grin, leaned closer."Thought you were someone on the outside, huh? Big boss lady?" she hissed. "Now you're just another number."Amber didn't respond. That had become her new strategy—silence. But silence, in prison, was often seen as weakness.The tray was snatched away and flipped. The food splattered across the floor."Oops," the woman sneered. "Clumsy of me."Another woman grabbed Amber by the
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Chapter: Chapter 126Six months laterThe courtroom was packed, the air heavy with tension and anticipation. Maya sat between Damian and Amanda, her fingers laced tightly in her lap, nerves held in check only by the steady weight of Damian's hand on hers. Ron sat beside them, his expression unreadable, and next to him was Oliver—his arm draped protectively around Amanda, the glint of the engagement ring on her finger catching the light every so often.All of them had been through hell. But today… today was the beginning of closure.Ace and Amber sat in the defendant's box, clad in orange jumpsuits, wrists shackled. Amber's face had hardened, stripped of the arrogance that once defined her. Ace sat still, jaw locked, gaze forward, as if pretending none of this was real.The judge entered, and everyone rose. Silence fell like a stone.After a long recounting of the crimes—kidnapping, torture, conspiracy, attempted murder—the judge looked toward the two with a stern gaze."For the gravity of your crimes, you
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Chapter: Chapter 125A single gun shot jolted Maya awake. "Dennis…..Amayrah…." She whispered, running towards the sound of the gunshot. She ran toward the sound, boots pounding over concrete, her breath catching in her throat. As she turned the corner, her eyes widened in horror.Amanda was on the floor, blood blooming across her chest in a thick, merciless stain. Her body twitched once—then went still.And standing above her, unshaken and remorseless, was Lisa, the smoking gun still in her hand."Well," Lisa drawled, cocking her head, eyes dark with satisfaction, "the past always finds a way to bleed into the present."Maya stared at Amanda's fallen form, shock and sorrow wrestling in her throat. But then her gaze locked with Lisa's—and it turned to fire.Maya's eyes burned with fury as she stepped toward Lisa, fists clenched at her sides. "You shot her," she seethed. "You really shot your own daughter."Lisa's mouth curled into a cruel smile. "She stopped being mine the moment she chose you."Without
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Chapter: Chapter 124Maya was dragged across the cold, concrete floor, her body sore and bruised from the relentless beatings. Her mouth was gagged, and her wrists and ankles had been bound so tightly she could barely feel her fingers. Blood trickled from her lip, and her eyes—though swollen—still burned with defiance.But even that flicker began to fade when she saw the large, empty glass tank standing in the center of the warehouse. Clear, tall, and sinister in its stillness, it gleamed beneath the hanging bulbs. Wires trailed from a panel beside it, connected to a rusty water valve and timer system.Ace tightened the ropes around her arms, and Lisa gave a cold nod. "Let's see how long love keeps you alive, Maya."Amber walked ahead and unlocked the glass door. "Inside," she cooed with venomous sweetness.They shoved Maya in roughly, her body collapsing against the cold base of the tank. The door slammed shut behind her, the sound echoing like a tomb sealing. A heavy latch locked it tight. Maya lifted h
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Chapter: Chapter 123:Maya sat on the edge of the living room couch, her fingers still locked around her phone even after the dreadful video ended. The house buzzed with urgency—officers coming and going, Ron barking orders into his earpiece, and Damian coordinating a tactical response. But her ears were ringing with the image of her babies—tied up, helpless, with death ticking away by the second.Her phone vibrated again.Unknown Number.She answered it immediately. "Hello?!"A chillingly calm voice responded."Hello, Maya. Did you like the video?"Maya froze. "Lisa…""I told you once, didn't I? You took everything from me. Now I'm just returning the favor." Her voice was laced with quiet venom. "You have one hour.""Where are they? What do you want?!""I'll send you the location. Come alone. If I even suspect you've told Damian or the police, I swear to you, I will make you watch what happens when a bomb goes off with your children strapped to it."Maya's heart stuttered."I'm not playing games, sweethea
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Chapter: Chapter 122 The roar of Damian's car echoed through the estate as he pulled into the driveway, leaping out before the engine fully shut off. His eyes scanned the perimeter—guards stood in formation, two black vehicles sat abandoned with their doors flung open, and four men lay subdued and zip-tied on the gravel. Some of the guards had followed them under Ron's instructions and captured them Ron rushed to meet him. "They didn't breach the house, but they got close. Maya and the kids followed the panic protocol. She's inside."Damian didn't wait for more. He stormed into the house, boots echoing against the marble floor."Maya!" he called.She appeared at the base of the stairs, visibly shaken but unharmed."You're okay," he muttered, pulling her into a tight embrace. He cupped her face, eyes darting over her to confirm it."I'm fine. I got the kids into the safe room." Her voice was shaky now, the adrenaline fading. "They were scared, but I made sure they got inside."Damian nodded and turned sha
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THE DEVIL’S ONLY INNOCENCE
WARNING: Prepare to question my morals….and yours. This book will drag you into decisions your pastor, therapist and ancestors might not approve of. This adventure does not care about your innocence. If your morally upright and your conscience is squeaky clean, please exit the ride before things get messy. The rest of us? Let’s misbehave.
TRIGGER WARNING:
This book contains strong language, scenes of violence, blood,physical abuse, attempted sexual abuse and attempted suicide. It also explores themes of emotional distress and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
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She was the girl fate had broken.
A tragic accident stole her memories and left her with the innocence of a child,fragile, gentle, and lost in a world too cruel to understand her.
He was the man everyone feared.
A mafia boss with enemies at every turn, a life built on blood, and a heart long emptied of love.
Until her.
To him, she isn’t broken,she’s rare. Her laughter soothes the monster inside him, her touch unearths a part of him he thought was dead. She becomes his peace, his purpose, his undoing. But love in his world is never pure,it’s possessive, consuming, and edged with danger.
He swears to protect her from everything that hunts them… never realizing some threats don’t come from the outside.
Because in a world built on secrets and sins, even the softest heart can hide the sharpest blade.
One fragile girl. One dangerous man. One love that could either save them—or destroy them both.
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Chapter: Chapter 4The mansion was quiet when Enzo walked in that evening. Too quiet,except for the echo of his own footsteps on the marble floors. After returning from the mall, he had left Lia for an urgent business which had almost gone wrong and he was pissed but, that didn't stop him from going to check on Lia. He loosened his tie as he took the elevator, his jaw clenched, his mind still replaying the mall scene,the shook in the woman's eye, the tremor in her voice when he snapped at her over a stupid pink teddy bear. He told himself it shouldn't bother him. It was just a minor scene, nothing worth his time. And yet... it did. He opened the door to Lia's room slowly and his eyes met her peaceful figure on the bed. She was hugging a stuffed penguin as she stirred slightly. Enzo chuckled, looking around the room that now looked like it came out of a disney cartoon before closing the door gently behind him. He shrugged off his jacket and poured a drink immediately he got
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Chapter: Chapter 3The car glided through the late afternoon traffic,the hum of the engine filled the silence Enzo didn't bother breaking. His hands were steady on the steering wheel but his mind wasn't. Lorenzo sat beside him, scrolling lazily through his phone, the corner of his mouth twitching every few seconds, like he was holding back a laugh. "Go ahead," Enzo said dryly, not looking away from the road. "Say whatever is eating at you before you choke on it." Lorenzo grinned. " I just can't believe I witnessed Enzo Marcelli getting schooled by a woman wearing bunny overalls." Enzo's jaw ticked. "She's not a woman." Lorenzo's brow rose. "Pretty sure she was, brother." "I mean she's…." Enzo exhaled sharply, searching for the right word. "She's not….normal." Lorenzo smirked. "Normal or not, she talked back at you and you did nothing. That's rare. You've made grown men cry for less." "Lorenzo." "Yeah?" "Shut. Up." Lorenzo chuckled but didn't push it further. The silence was only broken by
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Chapter: Chapter 2:Isla sat cross-legged on the floor of her bedroom, her lips pouted in stubborn defiance. In front of her, a pale pink dress laid crumpled in a defeated heap, the satin ribbon dangling limply as though even it had given up on the fight too. "Isla, we're going to be late for your appointment," the babysitter said in a perpetually tired tone. "I said I don't want to wear it," Isla's voice was loud,petulant, edged with the same stubbornness one might expect from a five year old child. She folded her arms tight across her chest, hazel eyes glaring at the babysitter. "It's itchy and I don't want to wear pink today!" The babysitter who was exhausted and very much on the edge of losing her patience pinched the bridge of her nose. "Isla, we've been through this. You can’t lgo out in your pajamas again. People will stare.""Let them stare!" Isla huffed, kicking the hem of her dress with her barefoot. "I want my overalls. My blue ones. The one with the bunny ears."Her babysitter crouched d
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Chapter: Chapter 1:The sun beat down mercilessly that afternoon, the kind of heat that cling to the skin and made the air shimmer. Yet Enzo's presence was colder than ice. He stood outside the sleek black car, suit jacket pulled tight across his broad shoulders, jaws set in stone, The glint of anger burnt in his eyes, sharp enough to make grown men tremble. His arm, resting loosely on the side mirror was steady, too steady. It was the kind of calm before the storm, the kind his men had learnt to fear more than his rage. Around him, security team stood in a disciplined line,tall silent shadows scanning the street. Their sunglasses hid their eyes but their tension was clear. No one spoke, no one moved. No one moved. The only sound was the occasional shuffle of shoes against the sunbaked pavement. Passersby slowed, stealing glances at the man who carried such a cold and authoritative aura before hurrying away, whispering under their breath. And still, he waited. Silent. Seething. Every second that tic
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Fragile Ties Of Love
Loud music is playing, some students are dancing and other are chatting. The few one who are alone are dispersed observing the others. My eyes scan the room for Liam. Fortunately, I see him standing at the entrance with Lucas, Mateo, Levi and Mason. My legs drag me to their direction and he smiles as he sees me. His friends pushed him to me and he looks like he hesitates for a while before walking up to me.
Without a word, he grabs my hand and pulled me away from the noise.
Now we’re standing in the boys changing room. Before I speak, he gently cups my face. His forehead is touching mine as his eyes flash in the evening light. My heart races and I look away shyly but he lifts my chin up with his finger.
I admire his beauty,drowning in the rush of love and awaiting a toe-curling kiss. I hear his words;
“Don’t be silly. You’ll never be my type.” Followed by a chuckle. My blood runs cold as my brain draws a blank
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Liam Hunter, the name that could make your knees turn jelly. He had it all the looks, money and everyone’s dream girl, Beatrice. He was the school’s basketball team captain. Every girl was dying to spend even a second with him, well except her. His charms didn’t work on her and she seemed oblivious to his existence.
Everything changes for Liam when he is dared to date Zara for a month and then dump her.
It all starts as game, a mind game for Liam. But what happens when the heart gets involved?
What will Zara do after learning the truth? Will she get over her love for Liam and go back to herself?
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Chapter: BONUS CHAPTER : SNEAK PEEK Liam’s POV – Years Later The world thought I had it all. Multi-million-dollar companies. A sprawling empire across three continents. A fleet of cars, an estate tucked away in the hills. And behind it all, a carefully constructed underworld — one that moved products with silent efficiency, feared me without knowing me, and left no room for softness. But none of it mattered. Because every night, when the world fell quiet, I still stared at the old phone I’d refused to replace. Cracked screen. Dusty memory card. Battery barely holding a charge. But it held her voice. Her smile. Our story. And I couldn’t let go. Tonight was no different. I sat in my office — the one hidden beneath the surface of my flagship building, where men like me did things we could never confess. The lights were dim, the city glowing like distant fire through the tall windows. And in my hand, that ancient phone rested, open to the last photo I had taken of her. Zara. In her motorbike jacket, smirking at me f
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Chapter: EPILOGUE LIAM: The auditorium buzzed with excitement — tassels swinging, caps slipping, parents clapping at names called out with pride. This was supposed to be the moment we had all waited for. Freedom. Celebration. Closure. But for me, it was a reminder of everything I’d lost. Rows of students dressed in navy blue lined the stage, our names listed neatly on the back of the programs. My name was there too: Liam Hunter, bold and undeserving. It felt heavy on the page, like it shouldn’t be printed next to theirs. Especially not next to hers. Zara’s name was missing. But her presence wasn’t. An empty chair sat in the front row, decorated with a single white lily and a photo of her smiling in that way that made the sun jealous. The school said it was to honor her memory. That she’d left a mark too deep to be forgotten. They were right. She had. On all of us. But most of all, on me. I sat in the back row with the rest of the graduates, my fingers clenched around my cap as the ceremon
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty Three (FINALE) Liam’s POV The sound of the casket wheels against the gravel felt like thunder in my chest. Everything was too quiet. No birds. No breeze. Just the dull murmur of footsteps behind me and the sound of fabric brushing against itself as people followed slowly. Each person held something: a rose, a prayer, a heavy silence. I held nothing. I didn’t deserve to. The cemetery was tucked away behind the church, surrounded by trees that stood like mourners themselves, tall and still. The grave was already dug, six feet deep and waiting. Too final. Too cruel. I stood at the edge, a few feet behind Nick and Kaylee. Neither of them looked at me. I didn’t expect them to. Zara’s mother stood at the front, face pale and tear-stained. Her father held her trembling hand, but he looked like a shell—like he hadn’t slept in days. No parent should have to bury their child. And I… I should’ve been buried in her place. The casket was carried gently—like it could still feel pain. Like she could
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-twoI never imagined the last time I’d see Zara would be in a coffin. The rain hadn’t started, but the clouds were heavy. Like the sky itself was mourning. The church was full, but it still felt hollow. People came dressed in black, some with umbrellas, others with red-rimmed eyes. I sat at the far back, where the shadows reached and no one would dare acknowledge me. It felt like everyone could hear my guilt. See it crawling under my skin. I didn’t deserve to be here—but I couldn’t stay away either. The room echoed with the quiet sound of sniffling. The kind of broken silence only funerals knew how to create. Every second in that room felt like a scream inside my head. Every soft hymn, every whispered condolence—none of it touched me. All I could hear was her laugh. All I could see was the way her face fell when I told her she’d never be my type. I’d memorized that moment frame by frame, and now I’d never get the chance to apologize for it. I was the reason she was gone. When
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty oneNick’s POV I’ve always hated suits. But today, I wore one for Zara. The black jacket felt too tight. The collar choked me. My fists remained clenched in my lap as the priest droned on about peace and heaven and how “God takes the good ones early.” I wanted to stand up and scream at him that none of this made sense. Zara wasn’t supposed to be in a casket. She was supposed to be riding her motorbike down some open road, wind in her face, music in her ears. Not… here. Not gone. I looked straight ahead, but I couldn’t focus. Couldn’t breathe. Couldn’t feel anything except the deep, hot ache in my chest that hadn’t dulled since the morning I found out she’d died. The moment they showed me her bike on the news, I knew. I knew before the confirmation call. I knew before the police visited our house. My knees gave out. My heart collapsed in on itself. Kaylee had been the only thing stopping me from breaking something that day. I sat next to her now, her hand over mine, stead
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty Kaylee’s POV The sky was a dull gray, as if it, too, mourned the girl who once chased sunsets on her motorbike and laughed like the world hadn’t betrayed her. Zara’s funeral was held in the small chapel near the cemetery—intimate, quiet, and heavy with unshed tears. Rows of students from school filled the pews. Some came out of guilt, some out of shock, and a few, like me, came because their hearts would never be the same again. I sat beside Nick, our hands tangled tightly, grounding each other in the kind of pain words couldn’t reach. Nick hadn’t said much since the accident. Just stayed quiet. Angry. Protective. Devastated. Zara’s picture sat at the front of the chapel—one of her rare smiling photos. Hair down. Eyes gleaming. She looked happy in it. Carefree. Like she had no idea how cruel the world could be. I hated that picture. Because it felt like a lie now. The priest spoke, but I barely heard the words. Something about finding peace, about eternal rest, about how
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Chapter: Chapter 18: LAUREN/ZARA The first thing I felt was the ache. A deep, stabbing burn in my side that pulsed with every shallow breath I managed to take.The second was the silence. Too clean. Too sterile. Not the chaos of a fight. Not the ringing in my ears. Just the low hum of machines and the faint antiseptic sting in the air.I forced my eyes open. A blur at first,white ceiling, fluorescent light, shadows dancing at the edges of my vision. It took a moment for the pieces to settle, for the memory to slam into me like a fist.Nick.His gun.Liam.The shot—My hand twitched against the sheets, reaching instinctively for the mask that wasn't there. Panic flared. My face…..exposed. Vulnerable. Anyone could have seen.I struggled to sit up, a sharp cry breaking from my throat as pain ripped through my ribcage. My vision swam, but I gritted my teeth and forced myself upright.Focus. Breathe. Don't break now.Every movement felt heavy, like my body belonged to someone else, but the fear anchored me. I
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Chapter: Chapter 17LIAMThe antiseptic stung as the doctor pressed a swab against my side. I clenched my jaw, fists gripping the edge of the cot, but it wasn't the pain that made me restless. It was the door. Every time it creaked open, my head snapped up, praying it was news about her.Instead, the last thing I wanted materialized.My father. And right behind him. Beatrice.My chest burned hotter than the wound."Liam," my father's deep voice carried that commanding weight he always used when he wanted me compliant. "You're injured, sit still.""I am sitting still," I muttered, refusing to meet his eyes. My glare stayed locked on the floor, because if I looked at him,or her,I wasn't sure I'd be able to hold back.Beatrice's heels clicked softly as she stepped further in. "You look terrible," she said, her tone coated in false sweetness, the kind that used to fool me. Not anymore."Get out," I rasped."Liam….."my father started, but I cut him off, my voice rising."I said get out!"The doctor flinched,
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Chapter: Chapter 16LIAM: Her weight collapsed against me, heavy and unyielding, like she'd poured every last drop of strength into that final move."Lauren..." I shook her, too hard, my voice already breaking. Her head lolled against my arm, braid unraveling, strands of hair sticky with blood. My chest squeezed so violently I thought it would split open.Her body was going limp. Too limp."No, no, no...stay with me," I begged, my hands frantic, trying to press against the wound at her neck, my palms useless against the hot spill soaking through my fingers. Her blood. Her life. Right there, leaking away while she lay in my arms."Don't you dare..."My throat closed, the words half-choked, half-snarled. "Don't you dare leave me like this."Behind me, boots thundered into the room,Julian shouting orders, guards flooding the hideout,but they were ghosts at the edge of my vision. All I could see was her. All I could feel was her slipping away.I cradled her closer, rocking her like movement could anchor her
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Chapter: Chapter 15:LAUREN/ZARAI had barely drawn in enough air to whisper his name when his boot slammed into my stomach.The impact tore the breath from me in one violent rush. Pain shot through me, colliding with the already burning wound in my side. I folded forward, the taste of blood sharp on my tongue, my palms smacking the concrete as I caught myself.The gun pressed harder to my forehead, forcing me down, keeping me low."You think you're tough?" Nick spat, his voice dripping venom. "Running around with your mask, acting like you can protect him. You think you're going to save him from me?"Every word was acid, corroding the fragile image I'd carried of him for years. My brother,the boy who used to fight for me, the boy who swore he'd never let anyone hurt me,was staring at me like I was nothing more than an obstacle to crush and worst part was I couldn't tell him I am his sister. "You're just another one of his pawns," Nick growled, shoving me with the barrel of the gun. "And pawns don't get
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Chapter: Chapter 14 LAUREN/ZARAThe stink hit me first—sweat, smoke, stale liquor, and the iron tang of blood.The hideout wasn't much more than a gutted warehouse, shadows stacked in the corners like predators. The flickering bulb overhead gave everything a sickly, yellow pallor, as if the walls themselves had rotted.Two men near the entrance straightened the second I stepped through. Tattoos climbed their necks like vines, their eyes narrowing beneath the brim of their caps. One flicked his cigarette to the floor, grinding it out with the heel of his boot."Who the hell are you?" the taller one demanded, shifting his weight forward like a dog about to lunge. His hand hovered near his belt, where the outline of a gun sat plain as day.My pulse skipped, but I forced my stride steady. No flinching. No hesitation. Lauren didn't hesitate."Courier," I said, voice flat, chin tilted just enough to imply authority I didn't have. I held up the burner phone like it was credentials, the screen still dark. "Your
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Chapter: Chapter 13: LAUREN/ZARAThe notification came in sharp, slicing through the quiet of my room.Unknown number.I should have ignored it. I should have flagged it for security review, like protocol demanded. But something made my finger tremble and press play.The world tilted.Liam.He was strapped to a chair, wrists bound so tight the metal cut into his skin. His head hung forward, blood dripping sluggishly from a split above his brow. His breathing was ragged, shallow, as if every inhale threatened to be his last."No…" The word scraped out of me before I could stop it. My knees nearly buckled.Then a voice came through the static. Deep. Familiar. Too familiar."Tell his father this is just the beginning. His son pay for what he did to my sister."My body went cold, ice flooding every vein. I knew that voice. Even distorted, I'd know it anywhere.Nick.My brother.I pressed a trembling hand to my mouth, biting down hard to keep from crying out.Nick. Alive. Speaking. Sending this message like a
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