Novels by Insertwritername

Leo had asked me three different times not to come.He even leaned against the door with one hand on the knob, turning back to say, “Bella, just wait here. I’ll let you know everything.”But I didn’t say a word. I just grabbed my purse, brushed past him, and got into the passenger seat before he could argue again. By the time he got into the driver’s seat, I was already buckled in and staring straight ahead like it was final.He didn’t fight me after that.We had barely pulled out of the driveway when his hand slid across the center console, resting gently on my thigh. His thumb brushed small circles over the fabric of my jeans, and he didn’t say anything for a while. Just drove, one hand on the wheel, the other keeping me grounded.“You okay driving?” I asked, glancing at him from the side.His eyes stayed on the road, but a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips.“I am,” he said. “I wasn’t, for a while. But since I saw you again, I don’t know. It doesn’t scare me anymore.”I l

I heard a voice. It was deep and sudden, and my whole body locked up. I turned so fast that my heart slammed against my ribs. My hand reached for the closest thing—a charger sitting on the table. I gripped it tight, lifting it high, ready to defend myself.Footsteps came toward me. Closer. Too close. I screamed and swung hard.But strong hands grabbed my wrist before I could hit anything. I screamed again, fighting against the grip, my chest rising and falling as I struggled to pull free. Then I heard it.Leo’s voice, low and urgent, said my name, said it was him. I blinked fast, vision blurring from panic and tears, and finally saw his face. His eyes were wide with concern. I dropped the charger. My knees buckled.He caught me instantly, one arm locking around my waist, the other cradling my head. I crashed into his chest, face buried against his shirt, sobs breaking free before I could stop them. I shook in his arms, unable to speak at first.He lowered us both to the couch, never l

My head was still spinning, but at least now I could see.The light above flickered faintly as I sat against the cold wall, legs tucked under me. Leo was right beside me, crouched low, one hand gripping mine, the other rubbing small circles along my back. He hadn't moved from my side since they untied me. His jacket was around my shoulders.When the paramedics finished checking my pulse and cleared me for now, I turned my face toward him, voice small. "Where are they? The ones who took me?"He looked up slowly, jaw flexed. "They ran. Police chased them, but by the time they got into the building, the whole place was empty. Except for you."I swallowed, letting that sink in. "Where is this place?"He stood up halfway and scanned the shadows around us. "Old warehouse. Not far from the main road. Looked abandoned.""How did you even find me?"He looked at me then, finally sitting beside me. "Your phone. You left it in the car. I tracked it, but when I got to the street and saw the car wi

My head felt heavy, like someone had dropped a rock on it. I groaned softly, trying to move, but something was wrapped tightly across my face. I blinked under the blindfold, confused and tense. It took a few seconds before I realized my hands were pulled back and tied. Not just tied, they were tight. The rope scratched against my skin every time I tried to move.My ankles were bound too. My body was flat against something hard and cold—probably a floor. My breathing turned shallow as I tried to sit up, twisting my wrists, pulling hard. Nothing gave.I turned my head slightly, hoping for sound, for anything."Hello?" My voice cracked. It sounded small, echoing against bare walls.I swallowed, my throat dry. "Please. Who are you? What do you want from me?"There was no answer. Just the hum of quiet. My chest tightened.Footsteps approached, slow and controlled. My body stiffened as I turned my head toward the sound. I didn’t know who it was. My heart raced.Then came a voice. One I knew

The sunlight was already peeking through the curtains when I opened my eyes. The bed felt warm beside me, his arm still lazily draped over my waist. I shifted a little, and he stirred, his lips brushing against my shoulder.“Morning,” he mumbled, voice low and thick with sleep.I turned to face him, smiling. “Morning.”He leaned in slowly and kissed my forehead, then my cheek, then finally my lips. It was soft, slow, like he wasn’t ready to let me leave yet.“You sure you have to go?” he asked, his hand sliding to my lower back.I laughed, dragging my fingers through his messy hair. “Yes, I have to work. You do too.”He groaned and buried his face in my neck, then kissed my collarbone once before finally letting me sit up.We both got ready quietly, stealing glances in the mirror as we moved around each other. At one point, he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind while I was putting on my lipstick, resting his chin on my shoulder and swaying me side to side.When it was time t

By the time we got home, I couldn’t even remember the last time I smiled that much. The ride back was quiet, but the kind of quiet that made you feel full inside. My head rested against the seat, his hand holding mine the whole way, his thumb brushing lazy circles over my skin.As soon as we stepped into the house, he locked the door behind us, tossed the keys into the bowl near the wall, and turned to me.I stood in the hallway, slipping off my shoes, when I felt his eyes on me.I glanced up. “What?”He didn’t answer. Just stepped closer and reached out, brushing a piece of hair behind my ear. His hand stayed there, cupping the side of my face.“You still look like trouble,” he muttered.I rolled my eyes. “You said that at dinner.”“Still true.”He leaned in and kissed me slowly. No rush, no pressure, just lips that knew where to find mine and fingers that held me still. I kissed him back, my arms sliding up around his neck, pulling him closer.Somewhere between that kiss and the nex

Lulu smiled at the sight of her two favorite people playing together. She joined them, helping Sage grab small handfuls of sand. “Look, Sage! We’re building a castle for you.” As they worked together, their laughter filled the air. It was a beautiful moment, one Lulu would always cherish. “Okay, S

After Tina and Steven left, David and Lulu lay on the couch, wrapped in each other’s arms. The afternoon sun streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow in the living room. Lulu sighed contentedly, resting her head on David’s chest. “I love days like this. Just you, me, and Sage.” “Me too,”

Lulu and David were still basking in the warmth of their reunion when there was a knock at the door. Lulu looked at David, her eyes bright with curiosity. “Who could that be?” she asked, glancing at the clock. It was still early in the afternoon. “I don’t know. Want me to check?” David replied, ge

Mirabel wiped at her eyes, her tears falling freely now. “I’m so sorry, David. I didn’t mean for it to go this far.” David shook his head, disgusted by her words. “Sorry isn’t enough, Mirabel. Not for what you did.” Mirabel looked up at him, desperation in her eyes. “Please, David. Don’t fire me.

David slowly opened his eyes, feeling the warmth of Lulu beside him. Her arm was draped over his chest, and he could hear her soft breathing. They hadn’t slept like this in a long time, wrapped up in each other, the way they used to when everything felt right. For a moment, it felt like everything h

They sat there in silence for a while before David leaned in to plant a kiss on her lips, they stayed that way for a moment before he laid her on her back, slightly hovering above her. it was only a moment before they were both completely naked, panting hard as they both moaned desperately, wanting