Chapter: CHAPTER 53SmokescreenDamian’s POVI left Aaron standing by that fountain like a ghost.The night air cut through me as I walked with my hands clenched and my anger rising through my skin. I couldn't get rid of the poison in his words.The city was quiet by the time I got back to the penthouse. But everything inside me screamed.I kicked the door shut behind me and dropped my keys on the console. I wasn't even aware of the sound reverberating through the room. My hands were still trembling from Aaron’s final words. His voice haunted every step I took.“And if that is the case. Then I'll make sure he dies in jail." Leo stood next to the bar, typing something on his laptop. As soon as I walked in, he looked up and frowned.“You are late." There was no stress in his words, but the way he put down the laptop showed that he knew something was wrong. “Wanna tell me why you suddenly left without saying anything about your destination?"I didn’t answer. I just walked to the bar cart, poured myself
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Chapter: CHAPTER 52Aaron's ObsessionDamian’s POVLong lines of light from the city shone across the marble floor of my penthouse, flickering against the glass like silence alarms.Leo sitting across from me, still messing around with the encrypted drive.The voice recording was ready on the screen in front of us. It was proof that could burn the truth into the world in less than five minutes if we wanted it to. But I hadn’t given Leo the word.I couldn't help but stare at my phone.I could still hear Aaron's voice from our last call. The way he knew what I was about to do. Not only did I have the recording, but that I was preparing to use it.How did he find out? Apart from me, Leo and Lila, no one else knows about this.That meant...I moved around in my seat and made fists with my hands on my legs.Could one of them be feeding him information about my moves?That doesn't make sense. But how else can I explain this?“Leo,” I said, slowly.He raised his eyes from the screen. "Yes?"“Don't send anyth
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Chapter: CHAPTER 51The Rescue PlanDamian’s POVThe city was quiet again.Outside my windows, the city blinked like a heart monitor. It was cold and far away. But inside the penthouse, it felt like every surface was tense and vibrating.I could still hear the voice recording over and over in my mind. Blake's arrogant voice and Aaron's greasy charm. Everything was planned by them—torn Eliot down, turned me into a weapon, and nearly destroyed both of us.I stared at the flash drive on the coffee table for a while. Its small black body shone in the light.That piece of plastic held the truth.But truth alone wasn’t enough anymore.I needed help.I called the only person who had always been there for me.Twenty minutes later, Leo showed up with his jacket only half-zipped and sleepy eyes.As he walked in and closed the door behind him, he said, "You look like hell."“I feel worse,” I replied, motioning for him to sit.I played the tape for him without saying another word.He didn’t interrupt. He just lean
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Chapter: CHAPTER 50Trial by FireDamian’s POVI couldn't keep the tie in my hand straight.I had already done it three times, but each time the knot got tighter. Crooked. Off center. As if my body was resisting the idea of stepping into that glittering room–acting like nothing had happened or was going on in my life.The mirror didn't lie. I looked worn out. I had forgot to shave, so there was a light shadow on my jaw, and my eyes—God, my eyes—looked empty, like I hadn't slept in days. And if course I hadn't.I sat on the edge of the bed and threw the tie to the side. Let the so called gala wait. I needed five minutes to think. Five minutes to breathe..My phone buzzed from the nightstand, distrupting my solemn rest.I reached to it, only to see a message.“Don’t trust anyone. I’m coming back.”My eyes widened. I rubbed my palm on my face to see if I was imagining it. But it was truly him.Eliot.The message glowed like it had been made from light, searing and quiet and unmistakable.I sat up straig
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Chapter: CHAPTER 49Attempt to Make Things Right Eliot's POVI knew immediately I got out of the taxi.The street in front of the Bennett estate was lit up like a red carpet opening. There were limos lining the curb, and uniformed staff led guests through strings of golden lights. There was a lot of perfume in the air, laughter, and the kind of fake happiness that only people from high society can pull off.It was a gala night.Of course it was. What else could explain why they were all here.I paid the driver with shaky hands, and I could barely hear his thank-you as he drove off. When I got close to the house, my shoes scraped against the sidewalk. Before me, it was like a palace: big, bright, and rotten to its core.I strengthened my coat and took a deep breath to calm the storm in my chest, and climbed as soon as I got to the marble steps.Obviously, Blake would pull off a stunt tonight, and whatever he had, I would make sure it didn't go as he had hoped.The front hall was lit up with warm ora
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Chapter: CHAPTER 48The AwakeningEliot’s POVThe soft tap on the hotel window from the rain made me feel like it knew how fragile my thoughts had become.In the last two days, I hadn't moved around much. My body barely existed on cheap instant coffee and silence. The curtains were only half open, but there was still enough light to tell me of the time, even though I didn't care. I couldn't deny what I saw: Damian with Aaron, the person who had broken me and now seemed to be moving into Damian's space like it was his own.I sat on the armchair across from the bed, my legs folded beneath me, arms tucked tight around my chest. The screen of my phone was dark and silent as it sat on the table. I hadn't turned it off; I had only turned off all the alerts that could drag me back to that moment.The moment I saw Damian lean in.The moment everything in cracked.When Lila visited me the other, I wasn't surprised that she knew where I was since she was the only one who still checked in and knew me better th
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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
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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
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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
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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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Chapter: CHAPTER 28Aura's POV Low in the earth, the fire crackled, casting long shadows over Kai's cabin walls.I stood frozen by the window, arms wrapped around myself as I watched the army of Graven’s men melt back into the forest.For now.But they would come back. I knew it.Louder than the faraway howls reverberating throughout the night, my heart thudded.I couldn’t stay idle. Couldn't let fear anchor me to the ground.I turned away from the window and faced the cabin’s interior, my eyes scanning across the simple but warm space.Kai had tried his utmost to make it comfortable for me. He had tossed a thick quilt over the bed. A kettle steaming gently over the fire. A battered bookshelf filled with old tomes and scrolls.My fingers itched to move, to do something.Anything to prevent me from sinking in dread.Drifting toward the shelves, I ran my hand gently over the spines. Most of the books were tales from before the Great Divide, wolf lore, and old pack records.But, one leather-bound notebo
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The Billionaire's Pawn
I never wanted to be his wife.
I hated Roman Blackwood because he was untouchable, conceited, and ruthless. However, When my father’s debts threatened to destroy us, I had no choice but to sign the contract that bound me to him. My freedom was just another possession in his universe.
His words, his rules, and the gloomy fire in his eyes caused me to doubt my sanity. To withstand his icy indifference and the violent intimacy that left me simultaneously breathless and broken, I tried to be invisible.
But, his betrayal was worse than his cruelty. In the fine print of our marriage, I discovered the truth: I wasn't just his wife. I was a pawn in a game I don't understand. And when I challenged him, his cold grin made it clear that I meant nothing to him.
So I ran.
I believed I could leave the man who broke me and start a new life. But Roman doesn't lose and forgive. He is now chasing me, saying he is a different person and pledging atonement.
However, when I discover a secret that he has kept even from himself, I realize that the monster I escaped from may be the only one who can protect me from what lies ahead.
Because when Roman Blackwood threatened to destroy anyone who attempted to take me away from him, he wasn't lying.
Even if it's me.
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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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