A Bride For A Truce
A deep bone-melting groan vibrates from his chest. “I want to see you malyshka.Every inch of you.”
I shiver in anticipation as his fingers trail down my back, lowering the zipper of my dress, the fabric pooling at my waist. My tits come into view as cool air kisses my bare skin.
His sharp intake of breath makes my stomach flip.
“Damn,” the word is rough, almost reverent as his large hand cups my left tit, squeezing softly. “They look even better than I had imagined.” His grip tightens slightly. “A perfect fit for my hands.”
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Serafina had only one dream: to take center stage at the New York Opera.
But if wishes were horses, even beggars would have a ride.
Thrown into an arranged marriage, She is determined to hate him but soon discovers that there’s a thin line between love and hate.
Adriko has no use for love. His focus is power, his goal is revenge.But what do you do when your greatest threat is your most sinful desire?
A pawn in the game…
A Bride for a truce…
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Chapter: A slow moving toxin ADRIK’S POV “Long time, no see… friend.” The voice was deep, gruff, and heavily accented. It sounded familiar, so familiar that the hairs at the back of my neck rose. “Aoki,” I spat,my grip tightening on the phone. The warehouse went still. Sergei’s head snapped up, Vincenzo turned to me while Marco straightened in his chair. “You’ve got a talent for always ending up on my bad side.” A low chuckle echoed down the line. “Awww, is this about your wedding? I was just pissed you didn't send me an invite, so I decided to send a little souvenir.” My blood pulsed. Aoki and I had been at loggerheads for years. He had been behind the explosion at my wedding, had tried to bury me but failed. I had retaliated by blowing up two of his warehouses. I thought he knew better than to come for me again but I guess I was wrong. “This won’t end well for you Aoki, I'm going to kill you,” I growled He let out a laugh. “Careful Adrik. You’ll hurt my feelings. But no, I’m not calling about
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
Chapter: Stay strong my princessSERAFINA My eyes slowly fluttered open but my lids felt so heavy I could barely keep them open. A searing headache sliced through my skull so hard I almost blacked out again. I glanced around and my brows furrowed as I tried to make sense of my surroundings.The room was dusty, damp and dimly lit. A single window sat high on the wall, far out of reach while the metal door was bolted shut. Cold air bit at my skin and I shivered. I was tied to a metal chair and my wrists and ankles burned where coarse rope bit into them every time I shifted. Tears burned at the back of my eyes but I quickly blinked them back. No, don't cry Sera. You need to stay strong. The hinges groaned and the door opened with a low creak. A man stepped in, he was broad-shouldered, with eyes that were dark and menacing. The air seemed to cling to him with every step that he took and there was something unhinged in his grin like a wolf sniffing blood. “Well, look who’s awake,” he said, his accent thic
Last Updated: 2025-09-08
Chapter: Long time no see friendSERAFINA’S POV The helicopter smelt of fuel and sweat. The sound of the rotors was so loud they rattled my teeth, but even with the noise, I could still hear my own heartbeat pounding in my skull. I sat wedged between two masked men,a shiver running down my spine as my hands shook. I glanced down at my wrists. They were sore and bruised due to the zip ties used to restrain me. I felt sick, really sick. Diana. God, where was Diana? I should have waited until we got home. Why did I push her to come to the restroom? Why now, of all times? If anything happened to her because of me— My stomach knotted. I tried to breathe, but the air in the cabin was stale. The last thing I remembered was going to the restroom with Diana and then the sudden appearance of two men, the sharp smell of chemicals as they placed a napkin over my nose. The man beside me , the one who’d shoved a knife to my throat on the tarmac, kept a gloved hand clenched around my upper arm as he said something i
Last Updated: 2025-08-24
Chapter: From fear or rageADRIK’S POV This was the second time tonight I’d ignored my gut and it had cost me. Badly. The Mercedes shot off the side street like a missile, the tires screaming as I jerked it onto the main road and Sergei’s hand shot out to brace himself.In the back seat, Marco and Vincenzo were still shouting over each other like angry crows. My pulse hammered against my chest as I thought of all the things that could go wrong. “Eyes left!” Sergei barked, pointing. “That’s them!” “I can see, I’m not blind!” I snapped. My throat burned from holding the panic that was trying to claw up. The first mistake was letting those two men get in my car in the first place. The second was not trusting my instincts at the warehouse. Now my men were chasing left, I was chasing right — and I had no clue which held Serafina. The lead car was already vanishing down the road. A second sedan had joined the chase and tried to block us, swerving like a drunk driver was behind the wheel. Sergei let out
Last Updated: 2025-08-20
Chapter: To save my wifeADRIk’S POV My fingers clenched around the tiny, blood-smeared diamond earring. For a second, all I could do was stare at it, my vision swimming, rage pounding through my skull. Serafina… My entire world had been taken. Then it hit me like a punch to the gut. I remembered fastening these earrings on her, telling her that they were custom made.What she didn’t know was that the diamond setting hid a micro-tracker. My breath caught. If this one’s here… the other one’s still on her. “Sergei!” I roared, already running as I shoved past panicked guests, who were heading towards the exit. He spun toward me, his hand hovering near his weapon. “Adrik?” “There’s a tracker in her earring! Have you seen my phone?” Sergei dug into his jacket and yanked it out, the same phone I’d dropped when the screaming started. I snatched it from his hand, my fingers slick with Vladimir’s blood as I unlocked the encrypted app. The screen lit up, and my heart kicked hard against my ribs. A pulsi
Last Updated: 2025-08-17
Chapter: Gone for too longADRIK’S POV Something wasn't right. Serafina had been gone for too long, five minutes, then six, then seven— and Vladimir still hadn’t responded to my last message. My mind told me I might be overreacting, but my gut told me I wasn’t. Serafina never ignored my calls. Never. Well except at the early stages of our marriage “So what do you say Adrik?” The man across the table was smiling at me in anticipation, almost like he already knew my answer.The other bosses were staring now, waiting for my answer. “Sorry, what was that?” My voice came out flat and distracted. “I said I'll be expanding operations to Russia in the next couple of months. I’m hoping we can partner together.” “Sure. Yes, definitely.” I nodded mechanically, but my attention was already elsewhere. My phone was still dark. No messages. No calls. I dialed Serafina again. Straight to voicemail. Something twisted hard in my gut. This isn’t right. “Gentlemen. Ladies.” I pushed back my chair. “Excuse me.”
Last Updated: 2025-08-14
Chapter: The line he drew ZOE’S POV I woke up on Monday morning feeling a bit gloomy due to the notification I had gotten yesterday about being taken off the family trust. As if that wasn't bad enough, my father had sent a message before I went to bed. I stared at my phone for a long moment, the message still sitting at the top of my notifications — “You’re no longer part of this family, Zoe. Don’t contact me again.” A clean cut. Just like that, like I was never his child to begin with. I swallowed, forcing the lump down my throat. I could’ve spent the day hiding under my sheets, feeling sorry for myself, replaying the moment the ground fell out from beneath my feet. But that wasn’t me. That couldn’t be me. I refuse to be beaten down and trampled upon anymore. If he wanted to erase me from his life, fine. I’d show him that I could exist just fine outside the shadow of his name. So instead of taking my last day off, I said fuck it and got out of bed. I took a long shower, brushed my hair and pinn
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Focus on your job Julian’s POV My bedroom shone with golden light, the kind of light that moved across your skin in a soft and seductive manner. I sat back against the headboard, the top buttons of my shirt undone, when the door opened and Zoe walked in. She looked like sin wrapped in lace. The black lace lingerie she wore clung to her curves, the silk straps sliding down her shoulders as she moved closer to me. Her eyes, which were blown wide and hazy with lust—didn’t waver from mine. She didn’t say a word, she didn’t even need to. No words were needed at this point. “Zoe,” I murmured, the sound of her name rough in my throat. She stopped at the edge of the bed. “You’ve been ignoring me, Mr Hart,” she said, her voice low and teasing adding to my already wound-up state. Her hands trailed up my chest, slow and unhurried, her fingers igniting fire wherever they touched. She straddled my lap, her thighs pressing against me. Her scent, jasmine and honey wrapped around me until I cou
Last Updated: 2025-10-11
Chapter: Really on my own ZOE’S POV By the time the laughter between us faded, Lani was still shaking her head, that teasing grin softening into something warmer. “Zoe,” she said, reaching over to squeeze my hand, “you know I love hearing about your scandalous adventures, but for real — how are you? What’s the next step for you now?” Her tone was softer now, the kind that forced me to stop pretending to be okay. I hesitated, then sighed. “I think I’m done pretending I’m okay with Liam still in the house, I need to kick him out. For good.” Lani’s expression turned serious. She reached over, squeezing my hand. “Then do it. I’ve got your back. Always.” Her certainty steadied me in a way I hadn’t realized I needed. She got to her feet, grabbing her purse. “Come on. Let’s head home. I was only at the shop because one of my clients had a last-minute Sunday emergency and she wanted no one touching her hair but me. Marcus is probably starving by now. I left him with a nanny but he doesn’t eat Sunday me
Last Updated: 2025-10-08
Chapter: Freshly fucked glow ZOE’S POV By the time Julian reappeared, I’d pulled myself together enough to busy my hands with my phone. “Are you ready? I’ll drop you wherever you need to go,” he said, his voice flat but softer than usual. “Uhmm,” I mumbled, glancing down at my outfit which consisted of a fresh t-shirt and short from his wardrobe. “Can we maybe stop by a boutique? I need to get something to wear.” I asked. Julian’s intense gaze raked over me from head to toe, a mischievous smirk pulling at the corner of his mouth. It was as though he just took notice of my outfit for the first time. “You look ravishing like this Kitten. But if you insist, sure we can stop by at any boutique of your choice.” “Thank you.” I breathed a sigh of relief. He glanced at the file which was still lying on the counter “Make sure you read through to the last page. Decide what you want,what you can’t stomach and what you secretly crave. I want it all written down before you give it back to
Last Updated: 2025-10-07
Chapter: Brave enough to take itZOE’S POV “Are you serious?” I blurted, staring at the document I held in my hand.It was a contract but not a legal contract in the heavy, corporate official style.Though, with Julian, I shouldn’t have been surprised. The man was meticulous with everything.Title; Personal Agreement of Sexual Intimacy and Conduct. “You actually drafted a contract?” I looked up at him in disbelief.He didn’t look the least bit fluttered. He leaned against the counter, his hands tucked in his pockets, watching me with that unreadable expression that always made me feel stripped bare. “Yes I did—and I'd love for you to read it,” he said simply.I dragged in a breath and lowered my gaze to the page again. My pulse jumped when I read the first clause aloud.Clause One: All business interactions remain professional.No physical intimacy or discussion of the arrangement will occur in office environments or business-related functions.My eyebrows pulled together. “So you’re… separating business from pleasu
Last Updated: 2025-10-06
Chapter: Crossed an ethical line ZOE’S POVThe link loaded slower than my nerves could handle. My thumb hovered over the screen ready to back out, to pretend I never saw it. But of course, my curiosity got the better of me and I tapped it.A gossip site exploded onto the screen, all bright banners and tacky fonts. At the top, bold letters screamed at me:‘Runaway Bride! Popular Politician’s Daughter Zoella Ivy Monroe Walks Out of Her Wedding to Businessman and Socialite Liam Forrester.’The thumbnail alone made my stomach drop in a mix of dread and anxiety. There was an image of me caught mid swing, with the bouquet in hand, my eyes blazing and my veil slightly crooked.“Oh, God…” My hand flew to my mouth before I hit play.The video didn’t waste time loading. It jumped straight to the part where Madison was bent over, Liam on top of her, his voice so loud it made my insides curdle: “Come all over Daddy’s dick.”My heart squeezed as I watched, color creeping up my neck. Watching what had happened from a viewer's per
Last Updated: 2025-10-04
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