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2026-08-06 18:12:35
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365 Days with Him Chapter 10
Chapter 10Obsession & OpportunityElijah’s POV---It had been three days since the De La Cruz gala, and yet, I couldn't get her out of my head, I couldn't stop thinking about her. Mary.The way she smiled, smellee, that mischievousness in her eyes. The woman who was supposedly Andrew’s, the one he paraded around like a prized possession. The moment I saw her, I knew she was different from other girls, She had fire in her, a fire couldn't be tamed just easily. A kind of defiance that didn’t belong in a world where women like her were expected to be submissive, obedient. Yet, she pushed back. She teased, she played, she flirted and when I looked into her eyes that night, I saw something else, something Andrew was too arrogant to notice.She was not his. Not really.Not yet. And that made her all the more intriguing.I leaned back in my leather chair, swirling the whiskey in my glass, my mind still consumed by the memory of her. The way she smirked, the way she challenged me at t
365 Days with Him Chapter 9
Chapter 9Possession & DefianceMary’s POVThe next evening, the De La Cruz estate buzzed with life.The entire mansion had been transformed into a lavish gathering of New York’s elite, business moguls, politicians, and of course, the underbelly of the mafia world.It was an event held by Don Victor himself, a night to remind everyone just how powerful the De La Cruz family was, and how they are not people to be messed around with. Andrew, of course, was in his element.Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, he exuded confidence, power, and something more dangerous, ownership. He had barely left my side all night, his hand resting on my waist, his presence suffocating, as if daring anyone to forget who I belonged to.I was starting to suffocate, tired at his clingyness. This was exactly what I had feared, being paraded around like his prizef possession. And I refused to let that happen."Andrew," I said sweetly, placing my hand on his chest. His gaze flicked to mine, and I gav
365 Days with Him Chapter 8
Chapter 8Caged in GoldMary’s POVI woke up to the scent of expensive cologne and fresh linen. For a moment, I forgot where I was. The soft sheets, the high ceiling, the silk curtains swaying with the morning breeze, it was a setting fit for royalty. But the second I turned my head and saw the tall, floor-to-ceiling windows locked from the outside, reality hit me like a brick.I wasn’t in my apartment.I was in the De La Cruz mansion.And I was trapped.Sitting up, I brushed my fingers through my hair, my mind sluggish from exhaustion. The events of last night replayed in my head, the tense dinner, the cold stares, the unspoken threats. Isabella’s voice echoed in my mind:"Marriage is war. And in this family, the weak do not survive."I swallowed hard.I wasn’t weak.I wouldn’t be.Pushing off the heavy blankets, I got out of bed. The moment my feet touched the polished marble floor, I felt the weight of my situation settle on my shoulders. This wasn’t just a temporary arrangement an
365 Days with Him Chapter 7
Chapter 7The Devil’s GameMary’s POV The De La Cruz family didn’t waste time with pleasantries.After dinner, Andrew led me through the mansion’s grand hallways, his grip firm on my wrist.“Where are we going?” I demanded, my heels clicking against the marble floor.He didn’t answer, he just kept on walking dragging me along with him. Instead, he stopped in front of two large double doors and pushed them open. The moment I stepped inside, I knew this wasn’t a place for the weak.The study was dimly lit, filled with bookshelves that stretched to the ceiling. The scent of cigar smoke and aged whiskey lingered in the air. Behind an oversized desk, Don Victor De La Cruz sat like a king on his throne, swirling a glass of dark liquor.“Come in,” he said, his voice carrying the weight of authority.Andrew released me, stepping to the side as if he were merely an observer of what to come.That’s when I saw him.A man, bound and bruised, kneeling on the floor in front of the desk. His face
365 Days with Him Chapter 6
Chapter 6The Devil’s DenMary’s POVTonight wasn’t just a dinner, it was a test.The moment I stepped into the De La Cruz world, I knew I wasn’t walking into a simple introduction. I was stepping into a war zone, and I had to be prepared.My hands trembled slightly as I adjusted my dress, but I forced myself to stay calm. They can smell fear. And I refused to show weakness."Oh my God! You are so lucky to be marrying Andrew!" Stella squealed beside me, practically bouncing as she helped me get dressed.I shot her a sharp glare through the mirror. "Lucky?" I scoffed. "I’m being sold off like a bargaining chip to a self-entitled demon."She rolled her eyes, undeterred. "Ssshh! The walls have ears." Then she sighed dreamily. "Besides, that self-entitled demon happens to be my dream man."I turned to her, disgusted. "I have no idea what you see in him.""If I could switch places with you, I would," she gushed. "Andrew De La Cruz is the definition of power.""Then by all means, take my p
365 Days with Him Chapter 5
Chapter 5A Deal with the DevilMary’s POVNever in my worst nightmares did I imagine I’d be forced into marriage with a man I didn’t love.No, not just a man. A De La Cruz.A ruthless, arrogant, insufferable devil.I had always dreamed of a love story, one where a man adored me, cherished me, got down on one knee with love in his eyes. A fairy tale.This was not a fairy tale.This was a transaction.A cold, calculated sentence wrapped in designer suits and bloodstained power.It’s just for a year.The words echoed in my head like a mantra, but they did nothing to ease the tightness in my chest. I could still hear Andrew’s voice, dripping with arrogance. I could still see the way he smirked at me, as if he had already won.The car ride home was silent, but inside, my mind was a war zone, anger and regret clashing like two raging storms. My nails dug into my palms as Andrew’s voice played in my head again."That night meant nothing to me."The words sliced through me like a blade, shar
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