Chapter: Chapter 205: The Waiting Game “Blake is his best friend. I have no doubt he knows, but he must have decided not to say anything. Chloe pesters me every day about you. I’m glad she’s coming home. I hate brushing her off and pretending I accept that you aren’t coming back. Hell, I hate lying to her.” Just the thought of seeing Chloe again after so long made Ellie’s eyes moisten with unshed tears. “I’ll warn you now that I’m going to cry, but they’ll be happy tears.” “I was pretty sure you would,” Zane said unhappily. “But don’t do it right now. We have plans,” he added wickedly, taking his cell from her hand as he stood and pulled her to her feet. “Yeah, I need to pack.” She turned to go back to her workshop. Zane grabbed her around the waist before she could get very far and lifted her over his shoulder. “I’ll do it in the morning.” Ellie found herself hanging upside down in a very undignified position over his shoulder. “Put me down. You have to climb the stairs,” she squealed with both delight and just a l
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Chapter: Chapter 204: Haunted Nights, Healing Days Ellie wished he would have left her alone. “No. He stayed that night, using every minute to try to scare me into obeying him. Every time I argued, he hit me. It was a very long night.” She felt Zane’s body tense under hers as he asked, “Did he strip you, or did you do it yourself?” “He used a carving knife to cut off everything I was wearing. It was a scare tactic, and it worked. I was afraid he would rape me, kill me, or both.” She took a deep breath before adding, “He took my clothes that first night. When he left the next morning, I was pretty torn up.” “Fuck! I wish I had suspected him sooner so I could have had him followed. By the time I went back to Rocky Springs sure it was James, it was too late.” “There’s no way you could have known.” Ellie stroked his cheek and whiskered jaw. “I’m just lucky you’re a genius or I’d be dead.” “Why didn’t he leave more supplies? He only left enough for you to barely survive.” Ellie shrugged. “I think he wanted me weak and barely living.
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Chapter: Chapter 203: From Chains To Caresses She smiled at him through her tears. “Even though you say you’re not romantic, I think what you just said is probably the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard.” They stayed in Denver for the next few months, and Ellie was happier than she could remember being in her whole life. Most of the day, she worked at her own desk in Zane’s huge office that he never used. Most of his time was spent in the secure research areas of the massive building. Strange as it was, she’d never really realized how big or multinational his laboratories actually were, or how much responsibility he carried on his broad shoulders. Occasionally, she had to remind him that he alone wasn’t responsible for curing or preventing every health issue in the world. Lately, he smiled and laughed more than she’d imagined possible. She loved every naughty grin and amused laugh that left his mouth because she thought he took himself way too seriously. With ongoing counseling, Ellie was starting to recover from her traumatic i
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Chapter: Chapter 202: Claimed For Life She smiled as she ran her fingers through his perfect hair. He was perfect. “You didn’t hurt me. You were worth waiting for, Zane.” He sat up slightly, making her fingers slide from his hair, and stared at her intensely, as if trying to see if she was telling the truth. Running her hand over the five o’clock shadow on his jaw, she repeated, “You didn’t hurt me. Really. My first time was more amazing than I could have dreamed. Thank you.” “Christ! Don’t thank me for something I’ve wanted for so long. It’s not like I was doing you a favor.” Zane rolled onto his back and pulled her on top of him. “It should have been gentler,” he added, stroking his hand over her hair and down her back, his tone teasing himself. She sighed. “It was mind-blowingly amazing.” Her body was still relaxed and buzzing with post-coital pleasure. “Then you’re easily pleased,” Zane remarked with lazy humor. “Are you nervous about how you did?” she teased him. “This was a first for me too. Maybe a little,”
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Chapter: Chapter 201: Unprotected Hard Fucking She might have already come hard, but her body wouldn’t feel satisfied until they were joined, pressed together, inside her. “Ellie…sweetheart, I don’t have a fucking condom.” His face hovered above hers, eyes dark and wild, full of longing that pulled at Ellie’s heart. “I thought all guys carried condoms,” she murmured, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I don’t…I haven’t…oh, fuck! It’s been a long time for me. Years,” Zane rumbled. “I got tired of the bullshit and gave up after my girlfriend moved on to greener pastures. If I need it, I get myself off.” The thought of Zane stroking himself was so hot that Ellie closed her eyes at his intense expression. “Fuck me, Zane. You already know I’ve never been with anyone. When I went to a follow-up appointment here in Rocky Springs, I asked my doctor for birth control.” “Why?” Zane asked, his voice low and serious. “I was on it before I was kidnapped. I had bad periods. I do it now to feel safer. Don’t ask me to explain; I don’t und
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Chapter: Chapter 200: Pinned And Tongue Fucked Mercilessly “No, baby. It’s not you.” He pulled her up to her feet and wrapped his arms around her. “But seeing you on your knees with my dick in your hands is like a goddamn fantasy for me.” Ellie wasn’t sure if that was good or bad, but she was completely willing to do it again. “I don’t mind fulfilling any of your fantasies,” she said, eager. He brushed a curl away from her face and said, “Be careful what you promise, Ell. I have a very dirty imagination when it comes to you,” his voice dangerous. A shiver ran up her spine as Zane moved his hand from her waist to her bare ass, stroking it while threading the fingers of his other hand through her hair. “I need to take this slow, sweetheart. This isn’t just a fuck for me.” He lifted her and laid her in the middle of the bed again, this time coming down on top of her. “Not for me either,” she agreed shakily, the feel of his warm chest pressing against her sensitive nipples muddling her mind. She ran her hands over every inch of skin she co
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Chapter: A Promise In Blood MILENE'S POV I held Micheal’s gaze, determined to keep my pride no matter what. Women were made to endure pain. If these men could face it, so could I. Nicolas stepped in front of me again. “If you don’t choose, I’ll decide for you,” he said, his eyes telling me he thought he already knew my choice. To him, I was just a weak, insignificant woman. I smiled, my voice steady. “I’d rather feel the cold steel of your blade than have your filthy hands touch me, Nicolas Russo.” For a moment, his eyes flashed with something unexpected, surprise, respect, and a terrifying look of excitement. “I’m going to enjoy hearing you scream,” he said. “Nicolas, that’s enough,” Dante ordered. Nicolas didn’t even look at him. He kept his eyes on me. . “We’re just getting started,” he murmured. Without warning, he grabbed me, spun me around, and yanked me back against his chest. His body pressed against mine. His hand gripped my chin, tilting my head back so I was forced to look up at him. He w
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Chapter: Let The Games Begin MILENE'S POVEven the next morning, the pizza felt heavy in my stomach. At least now, my nerves were on edge for a different reason than fear. I thought about eating another piece for breakfast. I needed all the energy I could get to figure out how to outsmart Nicolas. Even though I’d been sheltered, I knew Nicolas wouldn’t arrange a video call with my family unless he had something terrible to show them. I barely slept last night. Nicolas hadn’t locked my door when he left, but I didn’t try to leave. I was afraid it might be a trap. I was still too shaken to think of an escape plan that would actually work. I put on the satin nightgown, even though it felt like giving Nicolas a small win. But I knew I had to pick my battles wisely if I wanted to survive. When I heard footsteps outside the door, my body tensed. I stood up from the bed, ready to face Nicolas. But instead of him, Luca Russo came into the room. His brown eyes moved over me, and I wrapped my arms over my chest befor
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Chapter: She's Not Yours NICOLAS'S POV I left the room, wanting her to think about what I said. Damien was waiting in the hallway as I shut the door behind me. I glanced at him as I walked past. “Did the pizza get here?” Damien followed me closely, then grabbed my shoulder. “What kind of video are you planning to make tomorrow?” I studied him, trying to figure out what he was feeling, but as usual, his expression gave nothing away. “I’ll give her a choice.” Damien shook his head, clearly unhappy. “This girl is innocent. She’s not someone who owes money. She’s not a thief or someone who’s done something wrong. She hasn’t done anything to deserve this.” “Kiara has softened you.” “Not about things like this. We’ve never gone after people who didn’t deserve it, Nicolas. We’ve never hurt anyone innocent, and this woman has done nothing to earn the kind of choice you’re talking about.” I gave him a look. “You know me better than anyone else,” I said quietly. “And yet here we are.” Damien tilted his h
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Chapter: Let The Games Begin NICOLAS'S POV This little bird seemed desperate to get out of my cage, only to end up flying right into Daniel’s. Her eyes and face still showed traces of her earlier panic, but she lifted her chin and narrowed her eyes at me. She was trying to act tough, like she could play with the big boys. I walked into the room slowly. Her shoulders straightened in a show of defiance, but her hand clutched the sheet around her body, fingers shaking against the red fabric. My eyes stayed on her as I placed the clothes on the bed. Her sweet scent drifted toward me, faint but noticeable. It smelled like vanilla, as if she’d been prepared for her wedding night. My nostrils flared. “Trying to escape my cage, little bird?” She shot me a sharp look. “You seem to like birds a lot.” “I enjoy breaking them.” Her lip curled slightly, but even then, she was beautiful. I could guess what she was thinking that I was the kind of man who tortured small animals for fun. “I’m not that kind of monster,”
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Chapter: The Escape Attempt I asked weakly. “Why not let him start whatever torture you have planned? Why bring me here, to your mansion?” Nicolas’s eyes studied me, as if he didn’t fully know the answer himself. His silence confirmed my suspicion, this was his family’s mansion. It surprised me that he would risk bringing me here. “Like you said,” he finally replied, “I’ll be the one to make you scream. No one else.” He closed the door behind him. I shut my eyes and pulled the blanket tightly around me. This was a power game. A cruel game of chess. But I wouldn’t be a pawn. I wouldn’t even be the queen. And Nicolas would never be my king. NICOLAS'S POV I grabbed a pair of sweatpants before heading downstairs to our game room, where Luca, Damien, and Liam were sitting. Ever since Kiara joined our family, my days of walking around the house naked whenever I wanted were over. My brothers looked at me like I was about to explode. I smiled at them. Liam shook his head but didn’t say anything. It was clear
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Chapter: The Angel And The DevilMILENE'S POV My trembling hand rested on the smooth sheet, the white of my skin standing out against the red. I shivered and started breathing too fast again. Nicolas sat down on the bed beside me, making it sink under his weight. He wore nothing except a knife holster strapped across his chest. His muscles and scars spoke of strength and danger. I looked away, my teeth chattering. Nicolas reached toward me. “Don’t,” I said weakly, then more firmly, “Don’t touch me.” His dark eyes locked on mine, his gaze full of meaning. He leaned closer until his face was all I could see. “After everything you’ve seen me do today, you still dare to defy me? Don’t you think giving in to me would make things easier for you?” His voice was calm and soft, almost like he was curious. “Yes,” I whispered. His eyes flickered, as if he were disappointed. “But I would rather feel pain than give in to you, Nicolas.” He smiled, his expression dark. He reached over me again, and before I could react,
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