Chapter: chapter 28 Lisa's POVThe name itself sent a cold shiver down my spine.“What do you mean by death valley?” I asked, my voice quieter than I intended.Derek didn’t answer immediately. He crouched low, brushing his fingers over the damp soil, then sniffed the air. His expression hardened. “It's a cursed route,” he muttered. “a graveyard for any supernatural being that dares to cross it, even witches.”My stomach tightened. “You brought us here on purpose?”He straightened, eyes flicking to mine. “No. We didn’t have a choice. This is the fastest route to get beyond their reach. If we turn back, those demons, or worse, will find us before nightfall.”I didn’t like it. Every instinct in me screamed that this place was wrong. I tried to calm my pounding heart.“Derek,” I stepped closer. “What if there are more creatures here? What if what we see in this valley is far more cruel than the ones we saw in the forest?”“Like I said, we don't have a choice,” he cut me off, his vo
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Chapter: Chapter 27 Lisa's POVI could not take one single step. My legs felt anchored there, into the wet earth, and froze at the sight of those green-eyed beasts.My claws twitched a little, but my body could not respond. I could barely take breath as I was looking at them."Lisa." The name echoed through the haze, sharp and authoritative.I slowly turned my head. In the meantime, Derek had reached to stand right next to me, his body tautly hard, his eyes dark with moods brewing.He saw them, the ugly looking forest demons hiding behind the trees; their glowing eyes locked on us.And without ever seeing hesitation, Derek shifted.The sickening sound of bones snapping, skin tearing, and rebirthing into fur sent an icy shiver up my spine.I have seen him shift once or twice, but never like this. Never with such swiftness. It was akin to watching some wild thing tear itself free from a maw. His wolf stood taller, darker, more terrifying than I remembered: Muscles rippled underneath the thic
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Chapter: Chapter 26 Lisa's POVMy scream caught in my throat. The canoe rocked hard. Water splashed into it. Derek grabbed the sides to steady it, his eyes scanning the water fast.“What was that?” I whispered, heart racing.He didn’t answer right away. His jaw clenched tight. “Something’s under us.”I looked into the water, but all I saw was our reflection shaking with the ripples. The river was dark now, deep and wide, and everything around us suddenly felt colder.“Derek?” I said again, my voice thin.He didn’t blink. “Hold onto the canoe. No matter what, don’t fall in.”Another hit came, this time from the other side. We both leaned to balance it, but I was shaking too much to stay calm.Then I heard the same voices again. They were whispers, and louder this time around.I held onto the wooden edge with both hands. “They followed us! The magic, it's still here.”Derek’s eyes turned sharp, red flickering like fire in them. “They shouldn’t be able to follow us on the river.”“Well,
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Chapter: chapter 25 Lisa's POVI walked down to the river and had a quick bath. The water was cold, but I didn’t mind. My body still felt weird after everything that happened. When I came back, Derek was already sitting by a fire, roasting a deer. I had no idea how he caught it so fast. My eyes widened. "You caught that?" I asked, stepping closer.He didn’t look at me. Just turned the stick the meat was on."Yeah. Saw it when I was out earlier. Figured we needed food."I didn’t ask how. I didn’t want to know. He always did things I couldn’t explain."You can eat," he said. "I need to bathe."And with that, he stood up, wiped his hands on his pants, and walked toward the river. I watched him go. His back muscles moved like ropes under his skin. I sat beside the fire, picked a piece of the roasted deer, and started eating slowly. It tasted better than I expected. I guessed I was just very hungry.But then something strange started happening.I began to hear voices. Soft whispers.
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Chapter: chapter 24 Lisa's POVI had the worst dream of my life.Derek was standing in the middle of a village, blood dripping from his claws, and bodies scattered around him. Women, children, old men… all of them. Slaughtered. Their eyes were still open, staring at nothing. Their mouths frozen in screams. Derek didn’t flinch. He walked through the corpses like they were dirt, his red eyes glowing, his skin covered in blood. And then, he looked at me."You’ll be next," he whispered, and smiled.I screamed.The sound of my own voice jolted me awake. I sat up with a gasp, heart pounding against my ribs. My skin was clammy with sweat, and for a moment I couldn’t tell if I was still in the dream or not.The sun hadn’t risen yet, but the sky was already turning pale. Early morning light spilled softly over the trees. Everything was still. I didn’t move. I couldn’t. My limbs felt numb, heavy. I stared at my hands, flexed them slowly, but it was like I wasn’t in my body. Was it the mark? Was it doing
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Chapter: Chapter 23 Lisa's POVDerek turned to me, his voice calm but firm. “You should bathe in the river. It’ll help. Wash the dirt and blood off. The water’s clean.”I hesitated. My eyes scanned the clearing warily. “What if Alex’s men catch up with us here? This place is too open.”He looked at me, eyes sharp and sure. “Don’t worry about that. It’s my turn to watch. If there’s more trouble than we can handle, we’ll swim through the river and vanish. No one can follow us that way.”I bit my bottom lip, weighing the risk. A cold wind brushed against my damp clothes, reminding me of the filth clinging to my skin. Finally, I nodded. “Okay. But don’t look.”He smirked. “I’ll give you space.”“No, don’t leave. Just turn around. Face the road.”He obeyed without question, turning his back to me, a few paces away. I watched him for a moment, making sure he wasn’t cheating. When I was sure he wasn’t looking, I undressed slowly, the air sending goosebumps across my skin. My heart pounde
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Chapter: Chapter 11:- The Meeting Kate's POVThe doors to the hall opened, and I wheeled Calvin inside like I’d been doing it all my life. Except my hands were trembling, and I could feel dozens of eyes sweeping over me like I didn’t belong here. Because I didn’t.The hall was grand, crystal chandeliers above, long polished table below, and a sea of faces that looked carved from stone. Rich men and women. Old money. Bloodlines that probably never mingled with people like me.Calvin leaned in slightly and whispered, “Just breathe. They’re more scared of me than you think.”I didn’t believe him. Not when I saw how some of them looked at him. Not when I spotted a man in a navy suit at the far end of the hall, arms folded, eyes locked on me like a sniper lining up a target.“Ladies and gentlemen,” Calvin said, voice calm, composed, “thank you for coming. Before we begin, I’d like to introduce someone important.”He glanced at me, then back at them.“This is Kate Johnson, my wife, and my partner in the com
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Chapter: Chapter 10:- Nemesischapter 10 Kate's POVI leaned closer to Calvin and whispered, “Do you know who that is?”He followed my gaze across the table and nodded. “Yeah. That’s Pristine. She’s an influencer, one of our top brand ambassadors.”My jaw nearly dropped.A brand ambassador? So, Alex hadn’t just cheated on me with some random woman.He cheated on me with Calvin’s brand ambassador. Perfect.Calvin turned his head slightly, eyeing me. “Do you know her?”I blinked and forced a casual smile. “She looks familiar… but I can’t place where I’ve seen her before.”I lied smoothly. I knew exactly where I’d seen her. In that cursed video on Instagram.But there was no way I was giving Calvin that piece of information. Not yet.I quickly changed the subject. “This doesn’t look like a business meeting. It feels more like a leisure hangout.”Calvin gave a small shrug. “Most of the people here either own companies or are business partners of mine. They’re working on a joint project. We’ll start o
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Chapter: Chapter 9:- The Ride Kate's POVI looked up at him. “Why… why didn’t you tell me earlier?”He shrugged. “I thought you’d want to see it for yourself.”My chest was burning. “And you’re okay with this? With them calling you—”“A cripple?” he cut in, voice flat.I shut my mouth.He reached for his tea again. “I’ve been called worse.”I dropped the phone face down on the table.I didn’t know what was worse, being dragged through the mud by strangers or getting married to a man whose family is filled with murderers.I dropped my fork and leaned back in my chair, letting out a tired sigh. “It’s not even been twenty-four hours, Calvin,” I said quietly. “And yet, it feels like I’ve faced a thousand problems.”He looked at me, expression unreadable. “If it’s any comfort,” he said, wiping his mouth with his napkin, “you’re the first wife I’ve had that the press actually found interesting.”I stared at him. “How exactly is that supposed to be comforting?”He gave a half-shrug. “I mean, if I were you
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Chapter: Chapter 8:- New Day Kate's POVFor a moment, I just sat there, stunned. His words echoed through my mind like thunder.“Until I die, or you do.”I was still trying to make sense of it all when my maid stepped forward from the corner. I’d almost forgotten she was still there.“Do you need anything else, ma’am?” she asked gently.I shook my head. “No. I’m fine.”She turned toward the door, but I suddenly spoke up, my voice lower than I intended.“Wait.”She stopped and looked back at me. “Yes, ma’am?”I hesitated. Then took a deep breath. “What I heard downstairs,” I said slowly. “About Calvin’s former wives, is it true?”She didn’t answer right away. “Please,” I pressed. “I just want the truth.”She lowered her eyes, then gave a small nod. “Yes. It’s true.”My chest tightened. “All of them? All his wives died mysteriously?”“Yes,” she whispered.I swallowed. “Then it’s not a coincidence. Someone is killing them?"The maid opened her mouth to speak, but something held her back. I could s
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Chapter: Chapter 7:- Cold Words Kate's POVI sat there frozen, unsure if I’d just walked into a bad dream or something worse. My mind was racing, trying to make sense of what I’d just heard.They died, all of them.I looked around the table. No one looked shocked. No one looked sad. It was like talking about the weather.I didn’t even realize my breathing had quickened until Lydia turned to me, smiling like she was watching a slow-motion car crash.“Don’t worry,” she said, her tone soft like a lullaby. “We’ll make sure you get a proper burial.”My heart dropped.For a second, I actually couldn’t move. That maid’s words flashed in my head, "We call it the lion’s den."Back then, I thought she was being dramatic. Now, I wasn’t so sure.I picked up my fork, pretending I hadn’t heard anything. If I showed fear, they’d feed off it.But the food in my mouth suddenly tasted like ash. I chewed slowly, forcing it down, even though I was one second away from gagging.Vanessa chuckled. “At least the others ha
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Chapter: Dinner Kate's POVHe looked calmer than I expected, dressed sharply in a dark shirt and trousers, with a watch that probably cost more than my entire wardrobe."That’s enough, Lydia," he said firmly, his eyes on his stepmother. His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried weight.Lydia turned slightly. "I was just welcoming your bride.""By insulting her?" Calvin’s tone sharpened. "She’s my wife now. Show some respect."She scoffed, clearly annoyed but not daring to push further. She glanced at me with a fake smile before walking away.I was still frozen, unsure what to say or do."Hey," Calvin said, looking at me now. His voice was softer. "You okay?"I nodded. "I… yes. Just a little overwhelmed.""Figured." He motioned toward the hallway. "Come. Let’s get out of here."I followed as one of the guards pushed his chair ahead of me. The house was quiet, and I could still feel Lydia’s eyes burning into my back.Calvin looked back slightly. "Sorry about her. She hates everyon
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Trapped in the Crime Lord's Obsession
I stared down at the contract, a wave of defiance bubbling up in me. I turned back to him, meeting his gaze head-on.
"I never asked for your help," I said, "I would've found a way to save my mother on my own. You may think you own me, but I'd rather die than marry you."
A slow smile crept across his face, a smug, knowing look that sent a chill down my spine. He knew exactly what I was thinking, as if my resistance only entertained him.
"Look at me," he commanded.
I reluctantly turned back, locking eyes with him. His face had shifted, his expression darkened, and for the first time, true fury was etched in his eyes.
"I’ll count to ten," he said, "If that contract isn’t signed by the time I reach ten, I’ll make the same call I made to pay those bills. Only this time, the instructions will be different. Your mother... your sister…they’ll both be gone."
He took a breath, settling back as if the threat were a mere matter of routine. "So… ONE!!"
I swallowed hard, my heartbeat pounding in my ears. Could he be bluffing? No, I'd seen him kill before, seen how casually he turned life and death into sports.
"FOUR," he counted.
My hands started to shake. What could I do? If I signed, I'd be bound to him forever, trapped as his wife. But if I didn’t... my mother and sister’s lives hung in the balance.
"SEVEN."
I closed my eyes, fighting the panic rising in my chest. He wouldn’t do it, I told myself. He couldn’t be that monstrous. But even as I thought it, the doubt crept in. I wasn’t sure.
Then, he hit "TEN" himself
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Chapter: Chapter 67:- BombshellDamon's POV I’m sitting on the edge of the bed, the mattress dipping under the fact that I'd almost cheated on Anna, what is left is just to penetrate Rose, but I couldn't do it.I was still battling my lust for Rose and love for Anna when Rose’s voice cuts through the haze of my thoughts. "I want you to fuck me, Damon," she says, her tone bold and unapologetic. Her hands were on me before I can process it, trailing down my chest, fingers brushing the waistband of my pants with a purpose that sends a jolt through me. "I want to feel your dick right inside me."A groan rumbles out of me, because damn it, she’s not wrong—I’m tempted, she's hot. The heat of her touch sears through the fabric, and for a split second, I can picture it: giving in, letting her pull me under, drowning out the mess in my head with something deep. But that’s the problem—it’s too real, too messy, and I’ve spent years building walls to keep messes like this out. "I can’t, Rose," I say, my voice rougher tha
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Chapter: Çhapter 66:- Fatal SeductionRose took steps toward him, the she stopped just short of touching him, close enough that he could feel the warmth of her breath, smell that spicy perfume that always seemed to linger around her. “I want you, Damon,” she said, her gaze locking onto his, unflinching. “I want you all to myself. No one’s ever shown me what it means to be cared for like you have.”Damon’s chest tightened, her words hitting him like a punch. He’d pulled her out of a dark place years ago, given her a new life, but this—this was something else. His mind flickered with memories of her gratitude, her loyalty, but now it twisted into something deeper, something he wasn’t sure he could handle. He chuckled, the sound rough and tinged with disbelief. “You’re serious?”Her eyes flared, a spark of frustration cutting through the longing. “I killed the Manzoni Queen for you, Damon,” she said, her voice steady despite the weight of her confession. “I took out Scarlett, climbed to the top of this clan, and all I’m a
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Chapter: Chapter 65:- Ex LoversDamon rolled up to the Manzoni mansion alone, his sleek black car humming to a stop in front of the iron gates. He stepped out, smoothing his black jacket—his favorite color, always had been—and took a deep breath. No backup, no crew, just him. He didn’t want this new Donna, whoever she was, thinking he was scared or uneasy. Showing up solo was a power move, a way to say he wasn’t rattled, even if his gut told him this could go sideways fast. Scarlett Manzoni’s death had hit him like a curveball—he hadn’t seen that coming, and now he couldn’t stop wondering how she’d gone down.The security guys at the gate gave him the side-eye, a mix of suspicion and nerves flickering in their stares. They’d heard the stories—Damon Lockwood, the ruthless Don of the Lockwood Clan, a name that carried weight and a shiver down the spine. But seeing him in the flesh? That was new. He caught a couple of them whispering, their hands twitching near their guns, like they weren’t sure if they should bow
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Chapter: Chapter 64:- Roses are Red Rose POV I sat alone, my fingers tracing the edge of a crystal glass, the amber liquid inside untouched. My reflection stared back at me from the polished surface of the desk—a woman with sharp green eyes and red hair spilling over her shoulders, a far cry from the broken girl I’d once been. I’d come a long way from the orphanage, from the life that had tried to crush me. But even now, with all this power at my fingertips, there was an emptiness gnawing at me, a void I couldn’t fill.I didn’t know where I came from. No mother, no father—just a crib in a gray-walled room, surrounded by other forgotten kids. The nuns at St. Patrick’s Home for Lost Souls had been kind enough, but they couldn’t give me answers. My earliest memories were of cold floors and whispered prayers, of wondering why no one came for me. As I got older, I begged for clues—anything to tell me who I was. I’d had my DNA tested more times than I could count, scraping together every pen
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Chapter: Chapter 63:- My love Anna's POVThen instinct kicked in, and I jerked back, stumbling a step away. “Bonnie, what the hell?” I gasped, my voice shaking, my lips still tingling from her touch.She didn’t answer, just stared at me with those deep, unreadable eyes, her chest rising and falling fast. Then, without a word, she turned and walked out, the door clicking shut behind her. I stood there, my heart hammering against my ribs, my thoughts a tangled mess. What had just happened? Why would she—?And then it hit me, a slow, shattering clarity. The way she’d held me, the protectiveness in her voice, the way her eyes lingered on me too long—it wasn’t just friendship. Bonnie was in love with me. She’d been in love with me this whole time, and I’d been too blind to see it. Now she was leaving, walking out of my life without explanation, leaving me with the weight of her kiss and the chaos of my own feelings.My legs gave out, and I sank onto the edge of my bed, my hands trembli
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Chapter: Chapter 62:- Farewell Anna's POVThe framed picture of Ghost stared back at me from Damon’s desk, I could see the striking resemblance between them, especially the piercing eyes. I’d come looking for him, but he wasn’t here. The room felt hollow without him. I lingered anyway, unable to leave, drawn in by the faint scent of him that clung to everything. My fingers brushed the edge of Ghost’s frame, a restless energy humming through me as I wandered deeper into the space.This wasn’t how I’d pictured things since we got back from Mexico. I’d imagined us wrapped up in each other, a blur of tangled sheets and breathless nights, orgasm after orgasm until the world outside didn’t matter. Instead, there was this gap between us, a distance I couldn’t bridge no matter how much I wanted to. I sank into the chair at his desk, the leather creaking under my weight, and let out a shaky breath. My body felt alive in a way it never had before, a constant drum of sexual need pulsing through
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