LOGINTHIS IS A DARK ROMANCE FEATURING DARK CONTENT AND MORALLY AMBIGUOUS CHARACTERS. Peyton has been in her marriage, enduring the pain of watching Odin, her husband, flirt and cheat in the guise of an open marriage—a decision he made without her agreement. She hit a dead end when Odin broke the number one rule: bringing one of his flings to their home, their bed. That's when she made an impulsive decision—cheat and not feel guilty. He wants her to get a boyfriend? No, she'd do him one better. One night, that's all it took, and the next day she finds herself tangled with her husband's brother. Axel—He's a live wire, pure mischief and untamed. He doesn't just give Peyton what she's been starved of; he ignites a fire she didn't know she had, making her crave the wild freedom only he offers. With Axel, it's not just a fling; it's an explosion of everything forbidden. Raphael—A little unhinged? More like a master of controlled chaos. He's the kind of man who sears himself into your soul, leaving an unforgettable mark deep in your memories. Raphael doesn't just flip a switch in your brain; he rewires it entirely, making you question every sane choice you've ever made. Ready to dive deeper into Peyton's dangerous game?
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Tonight, I want to sin. Like, really sin. I wear a dress that screams "fuck me." Deep cleavage, loose hair black as the night itself. The fabric clings to my every curve, like a second skin barely covering my thigh. I wouldn't even dare touch my toes. I put my makeup skills to good use, creating dark eyeliner that's sharp and defined, like a wildcat on a mission. I even dared to wear four-inch heels—the kind of sky-high torture devices I usually avoid. But today it's time to step out of my comfort zone. Enough is enough. I won't get the shorter end of the stick this time. I slip out of the dressing room, the sound of moans low and sensual filling the air. My ears are itching, my blood boiling. But I must get past the exasperating scene—like I always do. I step into the master bedroom, but I still can't help but feel this way—as if a dagger went through my heart. There is my so-called husband breaking the damn rules. Bringing one of his flings into my bed. My fucking bed. This one is a blonde with long, silky hair sprawled all over the sheets. Her hands wrap around Odin's neck, digging in. Her legs wrap around his waist like a goddamn pig. My fists clench by my side, but I don't move an inch. Odin's weight presses against her, his lips on her cleavage sucking on them as if they were the sweetest berries he had ever tasted, drawing out a soft gasp that mingles with the low growl rumbling in his chest. His fingers caress her thigh, going up and up. I can't stand this. I bite my lips, anger flaring in me. God help me. "Odin," I whisper, but it is loud—almost like a thunderclap. Odin’s head snaps, his eyes growing wide. The blonde yelps, scrambling backward until her back hits the headboard. Her breath heaves like she ran a marathon; I bet that hurt. Good. "Jesus, Pey. What are you doing here?!" he barks, his brow furrowing like I was the one who broke the deal. I raise my eyebrow, pointing to my chest. "What am I doing here?" Odin runs his hand through his hair as he sits up. "So you were in there all along? I thought you were in the other room..." He trails off, his eyes wandering over me—my feet, my thigh, my hair, my face. "Why are you dressed like that? You look like a ghost." I smirk, tasting bile on my tongue. A ghost that will haunt you in your dreams. But not now; he can enjoy himself while he lasts. Six hours—that's all it will take for me to gather myself to act like a normal human being, because if I act now, telling him he broke the rules... I swear to God I might shove his face down the toilet and make him eat his shit. "Pey..." Odin's eyes narrow, a little weary of my silence. Or he probably thinks I'm acting strange. He then sighs and gestures toward the door. "Please don't ruin this night for me. If you can't answer a simple question, then show yourself out the door," he says, pulling on his collar, irritation creeping into his voice. "Be home by midnight and don't come in here when you get back." My face scrunches, teeth clenching. Oh yeah, when I get back. "Yes, Odin, when I get back," I say, walking toward the door. Just a few steps away, I turn, my eyes narrowing as I catch sight of the key sitting on the bedside table. I stretch out my hands. "My keys, please." Odin glances at the key, then back at me. "Are you being serious right now?" he asks through gritted teeth, so his blonde won't catch it. Oh well, she was looking, her gaze darting between both of us. Her legs were still parted, warming and ready. Will she close that gutter? My hand is still outstretched—no smile, my expression blank. "Give it to me... before we start pulling each other's hair. You wouldn't want your hooker to see it, do you?" "Excuse me-", the blonde frown, her eyes darken like she would murder me just because I said the obvious. Odin's jaw clenches, but he doesn't argue. He grabs the keys and tosses them over to me. "When you get back—" "Keep your paws off my stuff, you got your Lamborghini, I got mine. Next time I'll cut off one of your fingers," I cut him off, letting the key drop into my purse with a clang. He wants to retort, but I don't let him. "See you at six AM." With that, I turn and slam the door shut, more forcefully than necessary. "Midnight. That's the deadline," Odin's voice echoes behind me, loud and infuriating. Fuck him. I don't move, still standing at the door, my back pressed against it, which is cold for no reason—perhaps I'm the cold one; the door's just leaching off me. I look down at my dress, my skin—fair and smooth staring back at me. I can't believe I'm doing this—no, scratch that. I can't believe I decided to do this. (I haven't done it yet.) A few minutes earlier, when I heard the sound of the car screeching from his arrival, heels clinking, and hurried movements—like the whole villa was shaking. I didn't know what came over me. But I knew I had to do something different... so I wouldn't lose my sanity. And here's the product of my irrationality, my impulsiveness:the dress, the shoes, the makeup. Tonight, I'm going to cheat.~~PEYTON~~ONE YEAR LATERI am currently commando-crawling across the rug like a protagonist in a low-budget action movie. My target? The crib. The tiny, high-stakes biological weapon currently snoring like he didn't spend three hours last night screaming at a shadow on the wall.I reach the edge of the bed, popping my head up. "Guess whose birthday it is?"Still snoring, still sleeping.How do I wake him? I need a way to get back at him for depriving me of sleep.The birthday boy is named Leo—short for Leonardo, because Axel wanted 'classic' and Raphael wanted 'expensive.'He jolts a little because I poked him with my finger.He tries to go back to sleep, but I don't let him.I poke him again.“Wakey wakey!“Finally.He lunges for my hair with the grip of a professional wrestler."Ow! Mother of—"The sound of a ceramic plate meeting its maker echoes from the kitchen downstairs. I roll my eyes so hard I’m pretty sure I see my own brain."And that, Leo, is the sound of your fathers fai
~~PEYTON~~Whoever created childbirth to be this painful? Fuck you. I mean it. I don’t care if you strike me with thunder right now—actually, go ahead, it would probably be a distraction from what’s happening to my lower half!It hurts. It doesn't just hurt; it feels like my body is being turned inside out by a pair of dull pliers."Shit," I hiss, gripping the hospital bed railing until my knuckles turn white. "I should have done a C-section. Why didn't I just opt for the CS? Is it too late to just cut this thing out of me?""Peyton, breathe," Axel says, leaning over me. He looks like he’s aged ten years in the last three hours. He’s trying to be the 'calm' one, but I can see his hand shaking."Don't tell me to breathe," I snap, my voice sounding like a demon's. "I'm breathing! My lungs are fine! It’s the rest of me that’s exploding!"Raphael is behind him, looking more pale than I’ve ever seen him. The man who used to run a casino and deal with high-stakes thugs is currently looking
~~PEYTON~~Esme hasn't contacted me once since she woke up. Typical. According to Axel, she basically vanished into thin air the second she got her discharge papers. He’s been hovering, suggesting we should track her down or hire someone to make sure she’s not sleeping in a designer cardboard box, but I declined. Fast.She was shitty to me. Period. I’m not playing the concerned daughter for a woman who only remembered I existed when she was flying through a windshield. I’ll only help if she actually asks for it—which she won't. She’s got too much dignity for that. Or pride. Usually, they’re the same thing when you’re as delusional as she is.I’m hoping that pride is enough to help her survive. She’s still pretty, despite the bruises. Give or take a few weeks, she’ll probably find another "Mr. Gold" to leech off of. That’s her only real skill, after all.I look at my reflection in the mirror and sigh. I had my own problems to deal with, and none of them involved hunting down a woman wh
~~PEYTON~~ "Is this Peyton?" A woman’s voice. Professional, clipped, comes through the speaker. The buzzing of my phone on the coffee table had jolted me out of my peaceful silence. "Depends on who’s asking," I say, keeping my voice flat. "This is St. Jude’s Hospital. We’re calling regarding an Esme? She was involved in a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident about forty minutes ago. Your number was the most recent in her outgoing logs." “What?" “I was saying—” "Is she dead?" I ask. Straight to the point. "She’s in critical condition, currently in surgery. We need a next of kin or someone to come down and— Is she family?" Of course she had to ask. I don't sound like I care right now. And funny, I'm the last person she tried to call, like I'm the center of her universe or some sort of figure of significance in her life. Jesus, Peyton, stop. You sound like a sociopath. I stare at the ceiling, watching a tiny shadow dance near the light fixture. Typical Esme. Even wh






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