Chapter: EPILOGUE The sun rose gently over the expansive estate, its golden rays beams through the wide windows and highlight the serene scene within. Naomi sat in the garden, her laughter blended with the soft chirping of birds. She held two small babies in her arms, their gentle coos bringing the distinct sound of fresh life into the room. Two years had flown by, a tapestry of hardships, victories, and emotional moments. The happiness and tranquility they had worked so hard to achieve suddenly eclipsed what had seemed like an endless struggle. Roman came out onto the terrace and looked at his wife and kids, his eyes warming. Naomi looked up, her eyes full of love, her smile radiant.With a hint of surprise and fatigue in her voice, she muttered, "They're already asleep." Roman approached and lowered himself next to her. With the same gentleness that one could reserve for the most delicate of treasures, he removed the small boy from her arms. “He’s going to be as strong as his mother,” Roman mu
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Chapter: CHAPTER 110A Wedding to Remember Roman's POVThe room was bathed in a warm glow as the morning sun came through the drapes. I awoke to the distant bustle of the city and the faint sound of birdsong, but nothing could compare to the woman who lay next to me. Naomi's chest rose and fell with each gentle breath, her face relaxed in the kind of peace that came only after storms.Today was the day. I didn't feel like I was being pulled down by the past. Instead there was an enormous sense of expectancy, as if I were on the brink of something significant, something that would change my life. I moved a little, brushing a stray strand of hair from Naomi's face. She stirred and opened her eyes meeting mine."Morning," she said in a sleep-smoggy voice. "Morning," I replied, my voice soft but tinged with excitement. I couldn’t help the smile that appeared on my face. "You ready to become official Mrs. Blackhood?" A smile twisted her lips, and she stretched languidly before supporting herself on on
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Chapter: CHAPTER 109A Safe HavenRoman's POV As I watched Naomi move gracefully across the room, I sipped my coffee while leaning on the kitchen counter. Her hair was in an untidy bun, and she was humming gently. Her appearance in one of my baggy shirts caused an inexplicable sensation in my chest. “Did I ever tell you how hit you look in that?” I asked, my voice low and teasing.A sneer tugged at Naomi's lips asshe looked over her shoulder. “Flattery this early in the morning, Roman? What do you want?” I put down my mug and laughed. “Nothing. Just stating the truth.” She rolled her eyes and returned to scrambling eggs on the stove, not bothering to cover her smile. The air was thick with the aroma of spices and butter, and it surrounded me like a cozy blanket. Simple, peaceful, and unguarded moments like these served as a reminder of our progress. But, the weight of something unsaid hung over me even as I took it all in. “Naomi,” I started, my tone more serious now. Her brow furrowed sli
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Chapter: CHAPTER 108The Wedding PreparationRoman's POV I stood in the doorway of our bedroom, watching Naomi sleep, her chest rising and falling in a regular beat. Her skin was glowing golden as the early morning sunshine crept through the curtains. In sharp contrast to the commotion we had experienced to get here, she appeared calm.I felt contentment for the first time in a long time, something I had not experienced in years. It wasn't the kind that accompanied short-lived triumphs or meaningless accomplishments. This was quieter, deeper, and completely connected to the woman in front of me.Now it was more than just contract or a deal, I want a formal wedding with her. She had brought light into my world of calculated risks and cold decisions. And for her, I wanted to be more than the man I’d been. more than the man I had been for her.But how could I make it special without complicating it? I didn’t want grandeur or anything that felt impersonal. Naomi deserved something that reflected her—simpl
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Chapter: CHAPTER 107 Naomi’s Gallery ReopensNaomi's POVThe gallery was alive with conversation and excitement, and it was around me like a cozy hug. I was standing close to the door, my fingers shaking a little as I held a flute of sparkling cider. But it wasn't fear. It was a sense of expectation. With work of love, the new gallery rose from the ashes of the one Elijah had destroyed. I had designed every detail with Roman's assistance, making sure it reflected both my art and my journey. The space was warm and inviting, with exposed brick walls that gave it character and high ceilings that made the room feel spacious. Each sculpture was softly lit by track lighting, and the romance was enhanced by the gentle creaking of the natural wood floorboards beneath the feet. This gallery offered a more personal touch than the previous one's sleek and modern vibe. Roman had insisted on a handcrafted sign above the entrance, and I’d chosen the name carefully: “New Hope Studio.”Along with my work, local a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 106 The Proposal Naomi's POVMy heart hammered in my chest as I was standing in the dark room. There was an oppressive, uneasy silence.a “Roman?” My voice shook a little as I called out again, but I made an effort to speak steadily.No response.I hesitantly stepped closer, letting my toes touch the cool ground. My heartbeat's faint sound, a constant reminder that I wasn't dreaming, filled the silence."Don’t overthink it," I whispered to myself, though my body refused to relax. Something about the sudden darkness felt calculated, deliberate. I inhaled deeply and moved toward the bedroom door, feeling my way through. My fingers touched the wall's edge as I went slowly and carefully. The silence was nearly deafening, and the air felt heavier with every stride.A loud click reverberated throughout the house as I entered the corridor that led to the sitting room, and the lights flickered back on. I froze, blinking to avoid the unexpected brightness.And then I saw it. The sitting room
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Chapter: EPILOGUE Every Damn TimeThe hospital hallways had a slight scent of antiseptic and warm tea, which was both scary and comforting at the same time. There was a faint hum of machines behind the walls as Damian and Eliot sat with their fingers crossed in the waiting room. It had been hours since the ambulance brought Leo and Lila in, and those hours had become awful. Eliot put his head on Damian's shoulder. His eyes were red from crying, but they were still wide with hope. The doctor finally came out and took off his mask with a tired but calm smile. Eliot jumped up so quickly that the chair hit the ground behind him. Damian also stood up. His heart was beating so fast that it felt like each beat was going to rip his chest open. It was like a soft balm when the doctor told them that Leo and Lila were safe and that their injuries were not as bad as they thought. With rest, medicine, and time, they would get better. Damian put his arm around Eliot and held him steady as the world went back
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Chapter: CHAPTER 151AftermathDamian’s POVThe drive was the longest drive of my life. The city lights blurred past the window, every flicker of lighting and every passing shadow pulling my chest tighter. Eliot sat beside me in the passenger seat, his silence louder than any word. His hands rested on his knees, clenched so hard that his knuckles were white. He had a soft glow on his face from the console, but it didn't cover up the fear in his eyes.My grip on the steering wheel ached, my fingers were stiff, jaw locked. I couldn't help but keep looking at him, wanting to reach out, to tell him it would be okay. But the words felt like lies. How could I promise him safety when we were driving straight into Vera’s hands? The photo of Leo and Lila burned in my head, the ropes, their pale faces. Their lives were hanging by a thread every second we wasted.The road got narrower, and the city gave way to a stretch of empty buildings by the docks. The address from Vera's message showed up on my GPS as a half-ob
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Chapter: CHAPTER 150One Last BattleDamian’s POVThe house was dark when I returned, but I could see the faint glow of a lamp through the living room curtains. I stopped at the door and put my hand on the wood to listen to the silence. Everything I had been through that day, Aaron's broken words, the cold silence of my dad's grave, and the shadow that kept following me around in my mind ached in my chest. For a moment, I almost didn’t want to step inside. Home was supposed to be peaceful, yet tonight I felt like I was dragging every ghost I had ever known through the door with me.When I finally pushed the door open, the familiar scent of cedar and faint vanilla candles wrapped around me. Eliot was sitting on the couch wrapped in a soft blanket. He had a book on his lap, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He wasn’t reading anymore. His eyes flicked up when I walked in. They were soft and searching, like he had been waiting for the sound of my return the whole time.You’re late,” he said quietly.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 149One Last SecretDamian’s POV I couldn't fall asleep the night before I went to see him. The letter sat on the nightstand like it was alive, whispering my name in the dark. Eliot's steady warmth pressed against me as I turned in bed, his arm around my waist. He was soundly asleep, his lips slightly parted, and his chest rose up and down in a rhythm that should have calmed me down. But I kept thinking about the few lines that Aaron had carefully written: "I don’t expect forgiveness. But I need you to know I’m trying to change.”By dawn, I had given up on sleeping. I got dressed in silence and walked through the house as if the walls could question my decision. My reflection in the hallway mirror stopped me for a moment, I could hardly recognize the man staring back. I had tired eyes, a stiff jaw, and a weight on my face. I pressed my palms on the cool surface and whispered, “Why am I still letting him do this to me?”But I knew the answer. Closure. The kind that never happens in lett
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Chapter: CHAPTER 148A Love with No MaskDamian’s POVThe sound of Eliot’s footsteps echoed through the ruined beach house like thunder. He pushed me out of the way, his face white with anger, his shoulders stiff as stone. As he stormed out the door, the broken glass crunched under his feet, leaving me standing there in the dim light of a home that no longer felt like ours.I stood there still for a long second, the weight of my silence heavy on my chest. I wanted to run after him right away, but my body wouldn't let me because I felt guilty. I thought that keeping quiet would protect him. Instead, it made a gap between us.Finally, I moved, pushing past the overturned chairs and shattered frames until I reached the doorway. Even though it was very bright outside, I could clearly see him. He was standing by the fence with his back to me and his eyes on the ocean. He had such a tight grip on the wood that his fingers were turning white.“Eliot,” I called out softly, my voice hoarse. No answer.I stepped
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Chapter: CHAPTER 147Blake’s Shadow Damian’s POV It was so quiet when the morning began that it almost didn't seem real. The slow waves of sunlight came in through the sheer curtains and touched the polished floors and the edge of the bed, where Eliot was still sitting with his coffee. The soft sound of birds from the garden outside seeped in, their notes so light they made the silence inside seem even gentler. For a moment, it was almost easy to believe that life had settled, that danger had finally loosened its grip. Half-dressed, I leaned against the window frame and watched him curl up on the couch with his coffee. His hair was still a mess from sleep, and his eyes were dark but sparkling in that way they always did in the morning. There was something calming about the way his chest rose and fell, steady and unhurried. I said to myself, "Maybe today will be normal." But normal never seemed to last long with us. His phone rang, and the noise broke the silence like glass breaking on tile. Eliot fro
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Rejected By My Husband: Cherished By My Three Brothers
I was married to one of the city's richest billionaires, but inside his home, I was just a ghost. Damian never once looked at me with love. Never did he touch me with kindness. He didn't see me as a woman, or even a person. I was just… a stand-in.
A stand-in while he waited for someone else to come and my heart broke in silence.
But the day he walked into our home with his first love, Vanessa, hand in hand it finally broke for good.
I found my strength and I placed a signed divorce papers on his desk.
Damian scoffed, his eyes cold. “You’ll regret this. You’ll crawl back. Women like you always do.”
I thought he was right. I thought I had no one, nowhere to go, and nothing to live for. Until the black car stopped in front of me.
That night, three powerful men stepped out, calling me by a name I didn’t even know was mine. Adrian Valehart, a ruthless tycoon whose eyes were as sharp as steel and silenced a room.
Nathaniel Valehart, the cold, brilliant lawyer who never lost a case. And Leo Valehart, the superstar adored by millions. They told me I was, their long-lost sister, the only daughter of a billionaire family.
I thought they were wrong. But when Adrian gave me shares worth billions, Nathan vowed Damian would walk away with nothing but shame. Leo wrapped his arm around me and declared to the world, “This is my sister, my one and only.” Everything changed
And Damian… Damian refuses to let go. He came crawling back, begging for a second chance. “Please, give me another chance,” he said. But my three overprotective brothers wouldn't let him touch me and his pride will not die quietly.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 90Serena’s POVThe flash drive sat at the center of the table like it was alive.It was small, black, and ordinary, yet no one reached for it.The glass surface beneath it reflected our faces in broken angles.The lights above seemed to be waiting, too sharp, too dazzling.Nathan stood close to it,his shoulders tense, his fingers hovering.He did not rush, and that frightened me more than fear would have.When he finally picked it up, he held it like something fragile and cursed.Adrian watched him without blinking, his injured arm resting stiffly at his side.The room was quiet in the way storms are silent before they break.No one spoke, not even Leo, who usually filled silence with movement.I could hear my own breath, shallow and careful.My heart thudded loud enough that I wondered if they heard it too.Nathan slid the drive into his laptop. The soft click sounded too final.The screen flickered once, then twice. Like a warning sign, a red title came into view.PROJECT PHOENIX.Th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 89Serena’s POVThe evacuation order cut through Valehart Mansion like a blade. Sharp, relentless sirens wailed from the rafters, cutting off any communication.Security doors slid open one by one as red lights blazed around the hallways.People surged forward, fear driving their steps faster than reason.Hands brushed my shoulders as I walked with the crowd.Perfume, sweat, and panic mixed in the air until it felt thick in my lungs. The air seemed heavy in my lungs, a mixture of sweat, perfume, and panic.Somewhere behind us, someone was crying and calling a name over and over.I didn't look back. I maintained my look forward, concentrating on the green-lit exit signs amidst the confusion.Adrian’s earlier warning echoed in my head, sharp and unfinished.Nathan’s voice followed soon after, firm, steady, trying to control what could not be controlled.When we burst into the open air, the night hit me hard. A chilly breeze whipped across my skin, piercing both silk and terror.The expansi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 88Serena’s POVThe countdown on my phone kept ticking even after the screen went dark. Forty-eight hours seemed terrifyingly close and far away at the same time.Staff and security remained tense, and the mansion hummed with silent activity.No one slept, and no one pretended this was nothing and was going to end peacefully.At exactly 6:12 am in the morning, the first system suddenly went down without prior notice. In the control room, one screen flickered, froze, and then went dark.Within seconds, another one followed, then another, like falling lights in a dark tunnel.The quiet hum of machines turned into sharp alarms that cut through the atmosphere.I stood motionless for half a second, watching the red warning appeared on the monitors.“Close it down,” Nathan snapped, already moving. His fingers flew over the keyboard as he pulled one of the chairs close, his face tight and pale.This was not a glitch, and we all knew it.The servers dropped one after another, disrupting access
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 87Serena’s POVThe envelope sat on the long table like a warning that wouldn't go away. Its edges were clean, sharp, untouched by dust, as if it wanted to be seen.Nathan stood beside it with his hands clenched, while Adrian leaned back in his chair, one arm still bound.No one spoke until the forensic team finished their quiet work.The lead investigator cleared his throat and slid a report forward. “The bullet casing matches the same firearm used at the gala,” he said calmly.His finger tapped the paper once, firm and sure, like a judge’s hammer. "These marks are exactly the same.”Adrian let out a short breath that sounded like a laugh without humor.“I told you,” he said, his jaw tight. “This is Vanessa,” he added, his eyes lifting to meet mine. “She’s not hiding anymore.”Nathan slammed his hand on the table. “So she sends bullets now,” he snapped. “Sending messages carved in metal,” he continued, pacing the room.“She wants to put fear into us.”I picked up the casing with gloved
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-20
Chapter: CHAPTER 86 Serena's POV The news of the gala shooting broke before dawn, flashing across every screen with bright red headlines and sharp voices. I stood in front of the TV in the living room, with my arms crossed tightly, watching a video of the gala where my face was shown over and over again. The world had decided this was my story to carry, whether I wanted it or not. The phones kept ringing, and the calls made the phones vibrate on tables and chairs like insects that couldn't stay still. Nathan muted one station and changed to another, his jaw tense as reporters kept saying the same things. Adrian's name was repeated over and over, followed by words like critical, unstable, and unknown. I felt a tightness in my chest every time his name was spoken, but my face stayed calm. By morning, the mansion felt like a command center instead of a home. The security staff moved quietly as they carefully checked the doors, windows, and halls with sharp eyes. Staff whispered as they passed, their fea
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Chapter: CHAPTER 85Serena’s POVThe hospital room smelled antiseptic, and machines beeped in a slow, steady beat. Adrian, who was pale but alive, lay on the bed with a tight mouth as the doctor finished looking at his arm. I stood by the window and shook my hands together to stop it from shaking. I felt like every noise in the room was too loud and cutting into my chest.The doctor, after clearing his throat, spoke in a cool and careful way. He said that the bullet missed important bones but hurt nerves in Adrian's arm. He said that movement would come back with rest and regular exercise, but it would take a while. His words hit like stones, heavy and sharp, one after the other.Adrian nodded once, unafraid and unfazed. He thanked the doctor and asked simple questions about how often he would go to therapy and what he could do to manage his pain. I watched him closely and thought, How can he stay so calm when everything feels broken? The room became quiet again after the doctor left.I finally t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 34Aura’s POVKai and I were silent for a long time after Leona left. It felt like a wire was stretched tight, vibrating with what we didn't say.I tried to forget her voice, the way she leaned in close, and the nasty whisper she said to kai. I tried to forget how he had tensed up, and his breathing had sounded like someone had lit a match in his chest. But it's hard to forget when the past keeps knocking on the door.I looked at him as he stood by the window, his back muscles tight and his jaw clenched. He knew I was looking at him. Still he didn't say anything. The words hung between us, raw and unfinished.“Whay she said can't be true,” I said softly, more to myself than him.Kai slowly turned around and looked me in the eyes. His silence wasn’t cold. It was careful. “I know. Leona is known to be cunny.”But doubt had a scent. And I could smell it on him.I didn’t want it to get worse. So I did the only thing I could.I offered proof.“I want to do the Moonfire rite,” I said later t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 33Aura’s POVThe sky was wide open above the trees the next morning after my heartbeat matched the baby's. There was a quiet buzzing sound coming from the town under it as people pretended to move on and not notice that the world had split in two.But there was something heavier on my chest than the rift.llI woke up before Kai did. His arm was around my waist and felt heavy with warmth. Even though the glow in my hands was gone, I could still remember it. I looked up at the ceiling and traced the familiar lines in the wooden beams, trying to calm down because I couldn't get rid of my fear.I wasn’t ready for what came next. Whatever it was.But it came anyway.A knock rattled the cabin door before the sun had fully risen. Sharp and urgent.Kai stirred next to me. But I put my hand on his chest to calm him down.“I’ve got it,” I whispered, already moving.He followed me anyway, silent as a shadow.I pulled open the door.And there she was.Leona.She didn't look right. That was th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 32Aura’s POVThe crack in the sky didn't go away even when the sun came up.It glowed through the morning like a wound that refused to heal, casting a silver glow through the early sunlight. I stood by the cabin window, wrapped in one of Kai’s shirts, watching it with my hands resting on my stomach. The baby was quiet again, but I could feel a hum inside me, a strange beat that matched the light above. I didn’t speak for a long time—because part of me feared that saying it aloud would make it more real.Kai set down a hot tea mug behind me on the table. He didn't ask if I was okay. I think he already knew the answer. He put his hands on gently my shoulders and made me feel grounded like he always did. I leaned back into his touch and put my head on his chest.“The crack has gotten deeper,” I whispered. “It wasn’t this wide last night.”He smiled and rubbed his lips against the side of my head as he nodded. "It got bigger like the moon did. With us.”Ithought back to the voice—the w
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 31Aura's POVThe moon looked too full and stilll. It hung over the trees like a silver crown and filled Kai's cabin and the town with a pale, watchful silence. The world felt stretched thin—like if I whispered too loud, it would tear apart.As I stood at the edge of the porch, I ran my fingers along the wooden railing. The worn grain felt cool under my touch. One of my hand cupped the round of my belly. The other hand curled slightly at my side. Not because it hurt, but because I was filled with anticipation. The baby moved again, slow and strong, as if he could feel it too.The night breathed, and so did I. I felt tense, but not scared. I felt something deeper, like the first time you understand the world isn't always mean.Behind me, footsteps approached gently. It was not rushed or hesitant.Kai.He didn’t say anything right away. Just stood close enough that I could feel his warmth on my back. Before I knew it, my shoulders felt better after getting stiff.“You feel it too,” he s
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-07
Chapter: CHAPTER 30 Aura’s POVEverything seemed... different the night after the dream.The air was denser, charged like the moments before a summer storm. Invisible energy running through the trees outside Kai's cabin made my skin tingle. Though my body longed for rest, I could hardly sit still, pacing the wooden floors.Kai watched me silently from his seat by the fire, his eyes never leaving me.“You should rest,”he said softly.I shook my head. "I can’t. It feels... wrong. Like something’s coming."Without saying anything, Kai got up and stood in front of me, softly putting his hands on my shoulders. Though dread coiled tighter in my chest, his touch grounded me and steadied me."I know," he said simply. “But you should rest notwithstanding.”Somehow, those words were enough to halt my trembling hands. I closed my eyes and leaned into him.He took a single breathAnd then—-A crash broke the calm.The door exploded inward, ripped from its hinges.A woman walked through the wreckage, black robes sw
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 29 Aura’s POVThe next morning, the air in the town felt thick—like the world itself had changed in the night while we slept.Or tried to.I woke with my hand resting protectively over my stomach. Kai's body curled around mine like a shield. The cramps had faded to a low ache, and the baby moved gently inside me, calm rather than frantic.I let out a sigh of relief.We had time. Maybe not much, but enough to breathe. Enough to prepare.I slowly got out of bed. Kai awoke right away, his golden eyes flashing open.“Aura?” His voice was hoarse with sleep and worry.Brushing my fingers across his stubbled jaw, I whispered, "I'm fine.”He looked at my face for a long time before slowly nodding.Neither of us said it, but we knew things outside the cabin weren’t okay.Not even close.The rumors had started even before the sun rose.By noon, it was undeniable. Whispers in the market. Stares in the town square. Doors that had once swung open in welcome now barely cracked when we passed.“They
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