Chapter: A Fistful Of Sand***Astrid***I stood at Oona’s grave, tears burning in my eyes.She hadn’t even been given a headstone. The pack had decided she wasn’t worth it. Just a cheap wooden plank driven into the dirt, her name scratched across it messily. The grave stood idle, like it carried some contagious disease. Because she was human.A bitter scoff scraped out of me. Even the people who had watched her die weren’t here.I moved slowly to Ophelia’s grave, fresh garlands in hand. The guilt still sat heavy in my chest, as if her blood were on my hands. I pressed a shaky palm to the cool stone.“I’m sorry,” I whispered. “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”The question I couldn’t shake rose again: *Who’s next?* How many humans had to die before everyone admitted these wolves were rabid?Behind me, a cluster of girls broke into giggles. In a graveyard. The sound grated against my skin.“She’s the Alpha’s personal whore for now,” one of them whispered, loud enough to carry. “That’s why she’s always in his
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Chapter: Dinner With My Executioner***Astrid***I'm running. The jagged twigs tugged sharply at my flesh, drawing blood. My chest and lungs burned severely, but I couldn't stop, because they're behind me. Wolves. The large, enormous monsters, six or seven of them, were hot on my tail. A pack of scary-looking wolves. Their fangs dripped with saliva as their bloodshot eyes locked on me, like predators on prey. Dread filled me up. I increased my pace, but the universe was against me. I tripped forcefully to the ground and felt an intense, blinding pain as one of them gripped my left leg.A loud scream tore out of me, almost blinding my vision. Looking up, I saw the rest of the wolves close in on me.I let out a gasp as I woke up. My eyes darted around frantically, but there were no wolves in sight, just the cold, damp stone walls of my cell closing in. Iron bars separated me from the dim corridor beyond, and the air stank of mildew and old blood. Chains rattled faintly when I shifted on the thin straw pallet
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Chapter: Nothing but Disgust***Atlas*** Sweat dripped from my face as I drove another brutal hook into the soldier’s guard. The impact jarred up my arm, painful, but satisfying in a way nothing else had been lately. The young soldier staggered back a step, boots scraping against the training mat, but he didn’t go down. Good. I needed the resistance. “Again,” I growled. He reset his stance, jaw tight, eyes wary but determined. I feinted left, then slammed a right cross hit that clipped his shoulder pad hard enough to make him grunt. The pack needed warriors who could take punishment, not crumple like paper. I'd always made it a ritual to spar with every new recruit, so I can test their strength and give corrections where necessary. I lunged again, faster this time, forcing the soldier to block desperately. His arms buckled under the force, and he slid a few feets away. “Enough,” Kyle called from the side of the mat, arms crossed. He’d been watching the whole session, silent until now. I stepped back, chest
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Chapter: The monster listens***Astrid*** My heart felt like it was going to explode. That man was so close to me, his cinnamon-y scent invading my head space. I hated how he affected my thoughts. I'm supposed to hate him, not gush over him. It's not my fault that the universe decided to bless that monster in every possible way. Now that my task for the day is suspended, I quickly headed back to my room. But I needed to speak with Ophelia first. I headed straight for her room, but she wasn't there. I headed back to the kitchen, she probably was still with Sasha and her minions. Suddenly, some soldiers trooped in. “A human maid was just found dead in the West side of the forest. Everyone is advised to avoid that area, as the murderer is yet to be found.” What? “Ophelia. Where is she? You were the last person with her.” I asked Sasha. Her face was as white as a ghost, with dried tears stuck to her cheeks. A couple red stains were on her apron. Blood. “I…we all went outside for some fresh air, and she was
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Chapter: Saved by the Monster***Astrid*** The next morning, I woke up by the door. I must have slept off, after crying my eyes out last night. I stared out the only window in my room. The sun was already rising, casting a dim orange glow as it seeped into my room. Slowly, last night's events flooded into my mind. The Alpha had almost killed me. I don't know what it was that he did, but the memory still sends a chill down my spine. I'll need to steer clear from him, if I needed to survive. Though staying away from him is going to be near impossible, since he decided to make me his personal cleaning maid. Thankfully, the sun was still rising, meaning I still had time to prepare. Even though my body strongly disagreed with me, I got up, quickly washed my body and hair, then changed into my uniform. I stared at my form in the mirror, giving myself one last reassurance. “You can do this.” I said out loud to myself. I tied my brown hair up in a messy bun, looking at myself one last time, before bolting out in
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Chapter: Freedom's New Owner***Astrid*** And god, his eyes! I stared at mesmerizing icy blue orbs that were slightly covered by strands of dark black hair. His eyes were like an endless pool that drew me into them, like they held some untold secrets behind them. I know I should look down in submission, my mind screamed at me to look down but I couldn't. “What's your name, human?” He asked again, and I could hear the slight irritation in his tone already. Great job, Astrid. Now you're definitely going to die. “A-Astrid,” I managed to mutter. “Astrid,” he repeated, quieter this time. Then his expression hardened. “You’ll remain in the palace,” he continued, voice turning cold and final. “But not as a guest. Not even as a servant.” A pause. “As my personal slave.” The words hit me like a slap. “You will not leave these grounds without my permission. You will not speak unless spoken to. You will answer when I call—no matter the hour.” His gaze darkened. “Your freedom is no longer yours. It belongs to me.”
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When we crossed the line
“You've read the contract, I assume?” His tone was soft but firm.
His eyes, however, were fixated on her lips.
“Every word.” Aurora hesitated, fingers brushing against the folder's edge.
Michael furrowed his brows, gauging her expression. “Are you sure you want this? You can say no, and we’ll simply pretend this never happened.”
“No,” Aurora said firmly, gripping the edges of her skirt. Her entire body pulsed with need for him, so how could she disagree?
“I want this.”
She quickly signed the contract.
His hands left her jaw, reaching down to pull her up and against his office table. His hands slowly reached under her skirt.
“Well, then. Let us begin, shall we?”
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Aurora Lane thought the worst day of her life was catching her boyfriend trying to sneak off on a hotel trip with her best friend, using her money.
She was wrong.
Booking the suite solo, she never expected to find a stranger already there. Tall, brooding, and infuriatingly magnetic.
Michael Carson, a billionaire hotel mogul who lives for control, should’ve thrown her out.
Instead, one night of passion turned into something neither could forget.
When fate brings them together again, their simmering chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. A secret “no-strings” contract should have kept their hearts safe, but the more they try to resist, the deeper they fall.
Then the past returns to destroy everything.
A jealous ex. A web of lies. A powerful family that will do anything to keep them apart.
And when a shocking betrayal turns deadly, Aurora must decide whether love is worth risking everything for… even her life.
In a world of money, manipulation, and impossible love, can two broken hearts rewrite their destiny, or will the secrets between them burn it all down?
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Chapter: Chapter 5**Aurora**It's Monday again, and I was back to being a receptionist.Standing in front of the mirror, I quickly accessed my look. A button down cream coloured linen shirt tucked in black fitted trousers. Simple. Just the way I liked it.My brown hair was in a tight bun, because I hate when it gets in my way while working.Unfortunately, there's one thing that has refused to leave my mind, and it was the mind blowing sex I had with a total stranger the previous weekend.Memories of that night, already etched into the fabric of my brain resurfaced, and I closed my eyes, letting out a soft sigh. It felt like I was in a time loop, back to that night when it happened.My breath hitched in my throat as I opened my eyes, staring at my reflection in the vanity mirror. My eyes were dilated, my face was flushed, and my chest rapidly rose and fell as I tried to catch my breath. It's crazy how the thought of sex with someone could affect me like this. Jason wasn't even this close.I badly want
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Chapter: Chapter 4**Michael**Tilting her head to the side, I deepened the kiss, and she let out a small moan, melting into my touch.I saw her walk into the club from the VIP lounge, and my eyes never left her since.She was like a magnet, reeling me in till I succumbed.She moved confidently through the crowd, in that sexy gown that barely covered her butt. Her cleavage wasn't spared, either. They were full, bouncing with each step she took. I immediately remembered how they were last night, bare and dripping with water. I remembered her round, pointy nipples, and imagined what they'd feel like between my teeth, while I drowned her in a sea of pleasure.Hesitantly, I broke it off, getting a whimper from her. Her boldness amused me, but it also aroused me further.“Not here,” I reasoned. My voice was already hoarse with need.If we were going to do this, it has to be somewhere private. Her suite.She nodded, agreeing with me, and I smiled.I gripped her small soft hands and headed straight for the el
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Chapter: Chapter 3**Aurora**The loud annoying ringtone from my phone was what woke me up the next day.Annoyed, I fished it out from where it was underneath my pillow and looked at the caller. It was Kathryn, my sister. I pressed the phone to my ear.“What?” I asked, annoyed from being woken up.“Are you just waking up?” Kathryn asked.“Yea..?”“It's freaking 5.32, Rory!”I glanced at the fancy-looking clock on the wall.I guess my night was way fucked up than I imagined.I casted a quick look around the suite. It appears my roommate is already gone, and I couldn't be happier.I sighed. “What do you want, Kat?” “Relax. I just wanted to know how you're doing.” pause.“Mom’s dialysis session today went well, though.”“Oh.” I sat up on the couch. “How is she?” My mom, who lived with my only sister two states away, was diagnosed with Advanced Kidney failure and was put on lifelong dialysis. Our dad passed seven years ago, and since I was the eldest, the most of my money had always been for her treatment
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Chapter: Chapter 2**Aurora**The subsequent screams that erupted from my lips were loud enough to shatter glass. My hands flew to cover myself, but it was too late. The damage was already done. Standing in the living room area is an incredibly hot stranger. Tall, frustratingly goodlooking, and infuriatingly calm while my dignity evaporated in real time. "What are you doing in my room?" I yelled, eyes darting around for the nearest object I could defend myself with. "Get out!"Is it possible that a thief sneaked into my room? What if he murders me?Oh God, haven't I had enough bad luck for one night?"Relax, sweetheart," he said calmly, his deep voice echoing through the suite.Sweetheart? He leaned against the doorframe, watching me closely. "You're the one trespassing in my suite. Don't blame me for walking in on the show."My jaw dropped. Trespassing? My fists clenched at my sides as I crawled back to the bed, yanking the blanket around me. "Excuse me? This is my suite. 12rb. Paid in full. You're
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Chapter: Chapter 1**Aurora**I stood in the hotel lobby like a lost child as I took in the scene before me.“Jason?” My voice cracked despite my feeble attempt to sound strong.He turned, and the color drained from his face the moment he recognised me.“A–Aurora?” he stammered.The blonde haired girl in his arms also turned slowly, and her glossy lips curved up in a mischievous smile the moment she recognised me.Sasha.She adjusted the strap of her designer dress before speaking.“Well, well… look who it is. Aurora. What are you doing here?”This is a stark contrast to the best friend I know. Her emerald green eyes, which once looked at me with unrequited love, were now sparkling with mischief.My stomach twisted, but I held my ground. “I should be asking you the same thing.”I had planned this hotel getaway with my own savings. Jason was supposed to be here with me. My boyfriend. But instead, they were here, with each other.Jason scrambled to stand, guilt written all over his face. But before he cou
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