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~057~ ENEMY TERRITORY
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2026-07-08 17:30:53
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100 Days With My Nemesis ~079~ CLASH OF HALF-TRUTHS
NORA "He wants me to work directly under him for six months. Including traveling with him," I reply carefully, and Mars' expression empties in an instant."You're not doing it."The possessiveness in his voice should annoy me. Instead, it sends a little thrill down my spine. I shove it down.I laugh, stunned by the audacity. "Oh, good. I must have missed the part where my career became another division of Gregory Enterprises.""Nora.""No." I throw the folder onto the armchair. "You pushed me to go tonight. You practically ordered me out of your hospital room because dreams don't knock twice, remember?""You don't know him."I stare at his profile, at the hard line of his jaw and the pulse beating rapidly in his throat."Are you fucking kidding me? He said you two were in the same academy. Something must have happened. Explain.""I can't explain all of it."A bitter laugh slips out of me. "Fantastic.""Love—""No, really. This is great. Another secret. Another shadowy person fro
100 Days With My Nemesis ~078~ OTTO HARTMANN
NORA "You were fifteen minutes late this morning," he utters and I bite the inside of my cheek.What exactly is this man's problem?"And you offered me another meeting," I point out."I was curious." The casual arrogance in his voice makes my spine stiffen. Of course he was curious. Because the whole world clearly revolves around whatever amuses Mr. Robe at nine o'clock at night."Well, now you've seen me." I flash him a cool, polite smile. "Mystery solved."I turn away from the door. His hand closes around my wrist before I can walk away."Come in, Mrs. Gregory."I glance back. His expression is unreadable, but there's a sharp glint of amusement in his eyes. He steps aside. A sliver of hesitation creeps into my veins. Suddenly, I don't like this situation. But I'm not one to cower.I enter carefully, keeping as much distance between us as the enormous suite allows. My pen-knife is tucked between my fingers. Just in case.Floor-to-ceiling windows sparkle with the city lights
100 Days With My Nemesis ~077~ PREDATORS
NORA It’s been a few hours since we settled at the private villa my dad so graciously arranged for us from miles away. Mars’ fever has broken and his pain is under proper management. We decided not to head back to the resort to make sure we have everything under control.The villa smells too much like the hospital we just escaped. So I fix it. By bringing Marcellus flowers. Not cheerful yellow ones. Or soft pink roses tied with some ridiculous satin bow. I choose a bouquet of dark blue delphiniums and nearly black irises.They're dramatic, beautiful, and a little threatening.Basically, him.Mars is propped against several pillows when I walk in, wearing a dark blue velvet robe. The private nurse must have helped him change because there's no way he managed it without splitting himself open again.His gaze lands on the flowers in my arms. Then it rises slowly to my face."What did I do?"I stop beside his bed. "Why do you immediately assume you did something?""You bought me flow
100 Days With My Nemesis ~076~ ANGRY WOLF
NORA The doctor blocks the doorway before I can push Marcellus's wheelchair into the hall."Mrs. Gregory, I need you to understand that this is a terrible idea."My hands tighten around the handles.Terrible idea?Someone disguised herself as a nurse walked into my husband's hospital room, disabled his call button, and attacked him.Staying feels like a terrible idea.Mars sits slumped in the wheelchair beneath a thick grey blanket, looking far too pale and far too pleased with himself. His dark hair is a mess. There are shadows beneath his eyes, his lips drained of colour.He should look weak. Somehow, he still looks ridiculously beautiful. And so damn stubborn."Tell her," the doctor says, turning his attention to Mars. "You underwent emergency abdominal surgery less than five hours ago. You have fractured ribs, a fractured ankle, and significant blood loss.”Mars lifts his heavy head. "I'm aware."The doctor's jaw tightens. "Then act like it."I almost laugh because I'm on t
100 Days With My Nemesis ~075~ UNSAFE
MARCELLUS The room feels empty without my wife in it. Somewhere down the corridor, a trolley squeaks past. Normal hospital sounds. Nothing dangerous. Still, my body refuses to settle.She's only been gone for a little while. She'll come back. She promised.My gaze drifts to the phone on the nightstand. Her last message is still open.[Going into the meeting now. Wish me luck, kitten.]I should answer. My fingers feel too heavy, weighed down by the medication. Beneath it, the pain is already creeping back.I close my eyes, and that creepy voice immediately returns.[This is your punishment.]My eyes snap open.There had been a nurse here. No one believed me.The doctor blamed the medication, pain, and fever. He said I'd probably hallucinated her.Maybe he’s right.The bathroom door clicks and I stiffen, turning my head slowly. The door swings open, and she steps out. It's her.The same woman. Her dark hair is pinned neatly, with that hair-raising smile on her face.My pulse spik
100 Days With My Nemesis ~074~ YOUR SHOT
NORA His eyelashes flutter, a tiny crease forming between his brows."...Mm...""Mars," I whisper, gently squeezing his hand. "Wake up, darling."His breathing quickens a little. Slowly, his eyes open. They're hazy from the medication. It takes him several long seconds to find me."...You stayed." His voice comes out low and slurry, thick with drugs.I smile, my heart squeezing. "I told you I would."The corners of his mouth lift in a slow, drowsy curve that is infinitely adorable. "I remember..." He blinks sluggishly. "...What time is it?""Just a little past seven."He frowns, the expression delayed. "I slept... that long?""The medicine finally kicked in." I stroke his hair back from his forehead. "You needed it."His eyes drift closed for a moment as he leans into my touch. When they open again, they're a little clearer, but still soft and unfocused. Then he catches my expression, and his sleepy smile fades."...What's wrong?"Nothing escapes him, even now.I try to smile.
100 Days With My Nemesis ~005~ TRICK OR TREATS
NORA I finally collapse onto my bed, the familiar scent of my childhood room doing nothing to calm the storm in my head. Two Tylenol and a glass of water later, and my skull is still spinning like a broken carousel. I refuse to think about the fact that I might or might not be legally marr
100 Days With My Nemesis ~004~ FACE-OFF
NORA I stare at him, my pulse roaring in my ears. I feel sick to my stomach. But I curl my fists, refusing to show it. "Start from the beginning. Tell me everything," I spit, my voice unsteady. "We're married, Nora," he says flatly. "That's all you need to know." A wild laugh bubbles out of
100 Days With My Nemesis ~003~ MY PERSONAL APOCALYPSE
NORA My skull is hosting a full-on rave with bass, strobe lights, and the works. I groan and crack one eye open, only to get assaulted by aggressive sunlight and the mother of all hangovers. This is not the Evermont ballroom. This is... a hotel suite? Oh God. Where the hell am I? Ugh, my
100 Days With My Nemesis ~002~ AN IMPROMPTU DATE
NORA His scent hits me first. How is that possible? It's been three years. Yet, I still recognize it.Woodsy scent, mixed with that perfect amber. A scent so expensive and masculine that I spent entirely too much time pretending I didn't notice back then.My heart starts racing as he takes
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