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073 | Countermove

Author: Lavender Pen
last update Last Updated: 2026-02-25 20:16:10

Malakai sat in the wheelchair by the living room window, staring out at the rain. He hadn't moved in over an hour. His mind was louder than the pain in his knee. Every worst-case scenario looped in vicious circles. Harper cornered somewhere dark, Harper hurt, Harper believing whatever lie the impostor would feed her.

He'd tried calling her six times since he asked Andrei to track her. It went straight to voicemail every time.

Frustration boiled inside of him, suffocating. All he coul
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    Harper's cheeks turned pink. The temperature in the kitchen seemed to have spiked."Your lady?" she echoed, amused."My lady," he repeated. "If she'll have me."Harper rolled her eyes, but the blush stayed."You're laying it on thick.""Only because you upgraded me to four-point-eight," he teased. "Gotta keep pushing my way back up."She snorted. He limped past her into the sitting room. Then he sank onto the floor in front of the couch, careful with the braced knee, and patted the cushion."Sit."Harper raised an eyebrow. "You're on the floor," she said."I'm getting ready for my lady," he said, his voice lowering into a playful register. "Now, please be seated, your highness."Harper laughed and sank onto the couch. Malakai immediately reached for the blanket, tugging it over her lap and tucking it around her thighs with exaggerated care."Are you comfortable, Your Highness?"She swatted his shoulder. "You're being ridiculous."He grinned. Then he stood, wincing slightly, and

  • Be Mine Again, Dear Wife   085 | The Devil’s Promise

    Daniel's eyes never left hers as he gazed intently at her. Harper's heart raced, several thoughts going through her mind in quick succession. Was he really telling the truth? Or was this some kind of trap?"I can give you the name," he said. "The proof. The reason. Everything."Harper's voice was ice cold when she spoke."Why should I trust you?"Daniel grinned, a tender expression on his face."Because I've already killed for you," he said. "And I'll do it again if that's what it takes."Harper went rigid. He killed for her? When? How? He's a murderer?Suddenly, the air in the ward grew suffocating. She knew he was dangerous, but this was on a whole new level. But what if he was bluffing? Merely trying to rile her up and make her afraid?"You're contemplating. Cute. Remember Violet Chen?" He drawled, and her mouth went dry.He leaned closer, his eyes lighting up with an unhinged sparkle."Don't you wonder why her threats suddenly stopped? She was being a pain in the ass, so I

  • Be Mine Again, Dear Wife   084 | Your Only Ally

    Harper's lips curved into a slow, mischievous smile."But he's my boyfriend," she said, her voice teasing. "Why shouldn't I—"She didn't get to finish. Malakai's hand shot out and cupped the back of her neck, turning her face towards him. Then he kissed her hard. There was no hesitation. Only a raw, desperate need that poured into her.Harper gasped against his mouth, clutching at his coat.Malakai didn't let up. He angled his head deeper, claiming her lips in a sizzling kiss. His fingers slipped into her hair, tugging just enough to tilt her head exactly how he wanted it.Harper's breath left her in a shaky rush.When he finally pulled back by barely an inch, they were both breathing hard. A wicked smile tugged at his lips."Liar," he murmured against her lips.Harper's cheeks burned so hot she thought she might combust. She smacked his chest playfully."Malakai!"He caught her wrist before she could pull away, his thumb stroking over her skin."Tyson isn't your boyfriend," h

  • Be Mine Again, Dear Wife   083 | His Warmth

    Flabbergasted didn't begin to cover it. Harper still couldn't get used to Malakai being so expressive. Parents turned. A few chuckled. One older woman in the row ahead sighed dreamily. Summer spotted him from the stage and lit up like the sun."Daddy!"Malakai grinned and gave his daughter a thumbs-up."Go, Summer!"Harper stared at him, torn between wanting to throttle him and wanting to cry with relief. He wheeled himself down the aisle towards her row, ignoring the curious glances, until he stopped right beside her seat.She still hadn't closed her mouth. He leaned in, his voice dropping low and warm just for her."Told you I'd make it," he whispered.Harper finally snapped her mouth shut."You're impossible," she whispered.His smile softened."Part of my charm."She shook her head, but the corners of her mouth betrayed her, lifting. Then her gaze dropped to his hand where it rested on the armrest. And she froze.On the back of his right hand, clear as day, was a fresh bit

  • Be Mine Again, Dear Wife   082 | War Zone & Spelling Bees

    Harper stood in front of the full-length mirror in her bedroom, dressed in a simple navy dress. The fabric was soft, the design elegant. But it felt too off, considering the storm brewing inside of her. Her throat was tight, her mind brewing with all kinds of thoughts.She was yet to get over the incident that had happened earlier back at the hospital. Malakai had agreed that there was a chance that Aiden was being targeted. Therefore, he'd stationed security at the private ward.Harper tried to smile, failing to convince herself that everything would be fine.She'd pulled her hair into a low chignon, a few tendrils escaping around her face, and added the smallest touch of makeup. Nothing flashy. Just enough to look like a mother who had her life together.She didn't feel like one."Your adopted parents were working for a mafia don."Those words replayed in her head, her stomach knotting up.She'd always known that her adopted parents were killed in a car accident. But no one ha

  • Be Mine Again, Dear Wife   081 | What If

    Harper sat beside Malakai in the sterile, fluorescent-lit corridor just outside the operating theatre. The chairs were hard plastic, the kind that made your back ache after ten minutes, but neither of them moved. The air smelled of disinfectant and old coffee. Somewhere down the corridor, a monitor beeped steadily.Malakai was rigid. His spine was straight, his hands were clasped between his knees, and his eyes were fixed on a single scuff mark on the floor. He hadn't blinked in so long, Harper wasn't sure he remembered how.She reached over and slipped her hand into his. His fingers were ice-cold. He didn't pull away, but he didn't squeeze back either. She squeezed gently."He's going to be fine," she said softly. "Aiden's strong. He's just as stubborn as you are, remember? He'll fight through this."Malakai didn't respond at first. Then, slowly, he lifted his head. His eyes met hers. They were bloodshot, hollow, and terrified in a way that made her chest tighten."What if

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