LOGIN"Why are you so damn gullible and stupid?!" I screamed, the harsh words tearing from my throat before I could even attempt to filter them. I stepped right into his space, poking a trembling finger hard against his chest. "Are you completely brain-dead, Kingsley? What part of stay out of my business do you not understand?" "I was only trying to help out," he whispered, the sheer venom in his quiet tone cutting deeper than any scream. He took a step forward, towering over me, his eyes flashing with a dangerous blend of hurt and irritation. "But I guess someone is very independent. Too independent to realize when they're drowning." --- In the shadows of New York, Summer Walker trades her dreams of music for survival - dancing as the infamous "Dark Bird" to protect her younger brother after her parents' brutal murder. When wealthy, brooding Kingsley Robert saves her one fateful night, their worlds collide in a dangerous spark. But Kingsley is tied to the monster who destroyed her life, and someone is watching her every move. As blackmail, betrayal, and a deadly family secret threaten everything she loves, Summer must choose: Embrace the darkness to survive... or risk it all for a love that could shatter them both. Dirty Little Secret - Where passion meets vengeance.
View MoreKINGSLEY'S POV"Tomorrow" never came, because right now, Summer and I are rehearsing for the impromptu Orientation Showcase happening tonight."We will start with this one, right?" Summer asked for the umpteenth time, panic lacing every of her word."Summer..." I pulled my chair closer and took her hands in mine. Her fingers were ice-cold. "Just eathe."She took in a shuddering breath, her pulse racing right where my thumbs rested against her wrists."Trust me, nothing is going to go wrong," I said softly. "Just believe.""But—""No buts. Absolutely none." I cut her off with gentle firmness, squeezing her hands slightly tighter. "If you’re scared, shift your focus." I paused, watching the rhythm of her breathing slow down, before adding, "Focus on me."Her eyes flickered, locking onto mine with an intensity that made my own chest to tighten."I just really want to do a good job," she whispered, her gaze dipping down to our joined hands before rising back up. "I need to prove myself. E
KINGSLEY'S POV"Tomorrow" never came, because right now, Summer and I are rehearsing for the impromptu Orientation Showcase happening tonight."We will start with this one, right?" Summer asked for the umpteenth time, panic lacing every of her word."Summer..." I pulled my chair closer and took her hands in mine. Her fingers were ice-cold. "Just eathe."She took in a shuddering breath, her pulse racing right where my thumbs rested against her wrists."Trust me, nothing is going to go wrong," I said softly. "Just believe.""But—""No buts. Absolutely none." I cut her off with gentle firmness, squeezing her hands slightly tighter. "If you’re scared, shift your focus." I paused, watching the rhythm of her breathing slow down, before adding, "Focus on me."Her eyes flickered, locking onto mine with an intensity that made my own chest to tighten."I just really want to do a good job," she whispered, her gaze dipping down to our joined hands before rising back up. "I need to prove myself. E
KINGSLEY'S POVIt took a few seconds standing there in the rain, Summer's heartbeat hammering against my chest, before I managed to pull myself back together enough to function."Okay." I eased back just enough to look at her properly, wiping the mix of rain and the tears off my face. "Okay. We need to get everyone out of here.""Good, you're back," George said, already herding the group toward the cars. "We can debrief once we're not standing in the middle of a parking lot."Victor caught up to me as we walked, still catching his breath from whatever had gone down inside. "You look like you saw a ghost.""Close enough." I glanced at him. "What exactly happened in there? Start from the beginning."He exhaled, dragging a hand down his face. "Roberts showed up right on schedule. I called him out about the men he's had following Summer — figured a threat of exposure might buy us some breathing room.""And?""A
SUMMER'S POV.I hurried down the service stairwell and ducked into a vacant rest area near the back exit. It was deserted and quiet—a safe spot to monitor the comms. Tapping my earpiece, I listened in on the main feed."Is Roberts there?" I asked Victor Lang. i heard his low voice cut through the static."Talk about the son of the devil," Victor muttered a second later. I took that as my cue that Roberts had finally shown his face."I was wondering who had the guts to call me out tonight. So it was you," Roberts' harsh voice rasped through the line.Victor chuckled softly. "Is that any way to greet a long-time friend?""Long-time friend, my foot. You know the feeling isn't mutual," Roberts spat back. "I heard you took down some of my men down in the east wing. Why?""You know damn well why," Victor's tone instantly flattened into something cold and dangerous. "Leave the kids out of this. They do not know anything about y
SUMMER'S POV The rest of the week went by so fast. I had to give George a detailed explanation of how I ended up in a stranger's bed. He would not stop budging me until I had explained myself. We promised to keep it a secret from Clyde. He would go overboard about it.George has been my best frien
SUMMER'S POV I gradually woke up, but yet again in a strange but comforting apartment. I stood up slowly, trying not to a make a sound-my head still throbbing seriously. The air felt so fresh, as I sighed in relief.I began to feed to my eyes. The house was magnificent: high ceilings, soft recesse
SUMMER'S POV I slowly woke up, also trying to fight the throbbing headache I was feeling. "Where the hell am I?" I thought. The place smelt like woods mixed with cigarettes, and another thing that smelt like lavender. "What a weird combination." I thought. I woke up fully, and observed where I w
SUMMER'S POV I arrived at the club very late. I knew I was going to be scolded by Mr Noel, the club manager, but I cared less. Life was already hard enough for me. I clutched my bag, so tightly like my depended on it. Because my life really depended on it. I walked in, slowly. The club reeked






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