LOGINWhen Marie discovered that her husband of two years was cheating, her whole world collapsed. Worse, he not only wanted a divorce, he had also impregnated his mistress. One reckless night, one small mistake and Marie found herself in bed with a potential client. A man who is determined to have her again at all cost, real or false. They call him the King of the Night life. He is ruthless, rich and gets whatever he wants. When Bruce Fox found out his one-night-stand was his half brother's ex-wife, revenge was the first thing on his mind. And how hard could that be? Marie was soft, different and in need of what he could offer. A pact was formed, an agreement was made, but as lines between real and false start to merge and family secrets start to spill, would Marie and Bruce find comfort in their false arrangement or would it all hit too close to home?
View MoreI knew I shouldn't have asked for his help but I did. I knew I shouldn't have run away but I did. Now I am hiding in a dark alley at the back door of a pub and jumping at the slightest sound I hear. My heart hasn't had a stretch of relieve since I hid here, knowing he could pop out at any second and grab me. I should have known he was going to come for me after I didn't pick their call for two days. I didn't have what he wanted that's why I didn't pick but he wouldn't have listened to my bloody excuse, This is what happens when you look for help from the wrong people.
With every staff that comes out of this pub I am scared it's him. The crates are serving as a shield for me as they hide me from whoever might see me. My legs are hurting from my crouched position and if I don't adjust them soon I think I might just go crazy. With my mouth in my heart I go ahead to readjust my position and immediately I do so, relieve floods body.
"There she is' ' his sickly sweet voice echoes in the alley, My eyes widen in shock and fear as my eyes land on him. The smile on his face does nothing to ease me, because I knew who he was.The two men with him grab each of my arms in place so I cannot escape, the fear on my face is evident because he laughs loudly at the sight of it, making me want to gag. I always knew death was inevitable but I never thought mine was going to come this early.
His men drag me away from the alley and I know better than to shout here, if I do no one would come to my rescue, he owned this part of town and I'll be doing more harm than good for myself. So instead I silently plead and cry for him to let me go telling him I'll pay for everything I owe. My pleadings fall on deaf ears as I am still being dragged.
"Tie her up" he instructs his men and they follow his word, I am in a state of panic as I struggle to break free from their hold, "please let me go, I promise I'll pay every penny in less than a month" my cry is useless as they tie my hands, feet and duck tape my mouth, I am hauled into the boot of a car.
Tears stream down my face, as I struggle to break from the ropes, my wrist is becoming bruised with my fight to come loose, the car jerks to a stop and my heart skips a beat, my end has come.
If only my dad didn't have to die, if only mum's health didn't deteriorate then I wouldn't be in this situation. I wouldn't be in the hands a gang leader because of some miserly sum of money, but here I am. I don't regret getting the money from him, I'll do anything for my mother to be alive and well, I love her too much to let anything happen to her.
I am dragged out of the car and my blind folds are taken off, "No one runs away with my money sweet peas" he whispers into my ears. He punches me right in the stomach and the wind is knocked right out of me, my ears are ringing due to the pain I'm feeling. I was never abused as a child and this is all new to me, this level of physical pain is a new experience.
The first punch he gave me was nothing compared to the ones coming now, I think I am slipping into unconsciousness or am I already unconscious, I don't know, this is the first time I am getting beat up and I don't even know if it'll be the last cause I don't even know how I'll raise the money.
He stops punching me and I am relieved, but this relieve doesn't last long as I raise my head and see him watching me like a hawk, "you're too pretty for this my sweet peas, I'll rather have fun with you than hit you" he tells me and my heart stops beating for a split second, because I know exactly what he means by that. He stretches his hand towards me as he removes the hair that has clung to my face, I can't help but flinch from his touch, he booms with laughter at my reaction.
I've never been touched by a man before, gods, I haven't even had a boyfriend before and here I am about to be defiled by this gang leader people call crazy patrick, my tears spill from my eyes uncontrollably. He should just kill me now because I'll rather die than let my pride be taken in this manner.
"Boss you got a call" one of his men tell him. He looks at me with no emotion on his face for a while before he grabs the phone from the man and walks away from me. I am breathing heavily with every thing that has happened, I silently pray to which ever supreme being that can hear me for rescue.
"Ain't you a lucky one", he calls out to me as he pulls his blond hair to the back. My spine stands erect at his voice " Well sweet peas I got some business to tend to and this business is a good one, so in the spirit of good things I am going to let you go" he smiles sinisterly at me, I'm not sure if he is serious or joking because I've heard he's a psychopath by some, but my blood shot eyes just stare at him in disbelieve.
"There's a catch sweet peas", he whispers as he rubs my face with his callous hands, "you're going to pay me my money with double interest for making me run chase today, if not I'll not just kill you, I'll kill your sweet mother and your fiesty best friend and I'll make sure you watch, then I'll have my way with you," he rubs my arm in a slow pace as he tells me this, My blood runs cold.
"Let her go" he tells his men, They nod their head in response as they untie me. He turns away without giving me a second glance as he drives off. The pain in my body makes it difficult for me to stand up, but I manage to and leap away as fast as I can.
One mistake.One small mistake and her life had changed.Marie stared at the contract papers. That was it, it was done. She was officially a wife again, except to the wrong man, to the wrong brother.“Here,” she said, handing Bruce the papers back.He looked at her, his eyes widening slightly as their fingers brushed. This was all wrong, she knew he felt it too, but it was too late.“So…” Bruce cleared his throat. “It's official.”“It's official,” she repeated. The words felt unreal.They sat in silence for a while until Bruce stood.“I'll be right back.”She watched as he walked away, his shoulder tensed. Once she was alone, she buried her face in her palm.“Oh, what have you done?” she muttered, her pulse racing.The day had started horribly and somehow it had gotten worse. A second marriage, she thought, except it was a complete opposite of her first.At least she had loved Ronan, even though it wasn't mutual.Her phone rang and she almost jumped from the couch. She reached for it
“Please,” Marie pleaded again, her eyes wide with shame.Bruce regarded her suspiciously before standing. He was still pissed at her, but the desperation in her voice was the only reason he had agreed.All eyes turned to them as Marie reached for his hand.His heart stumbled.It doesn't matter to her, it doesn't matter to her, he chanted inwardly. It was a performance.Once that thought registered, he forced himself to stay steady.“We are not done yet, Mr Fox,” Sam said politely.Beside him, Marie exhaled shakily. Bruce caught the panic in her eyes before she glanced at Ronan.Something had happened.One minute she had been all about Ronan, the next she was here, by his side again.A part of him wanted to sit back down and demand answers, but he didn't.“Our part has already been read,” he said smoothly, facing Sam. “Marie and I will leave now and prepare for our wedding.”Glinda let out a sharp laugh.“It’s not going to work and you know it.”Marie stiffened beside him.He turned to
A brief silence filled the room, but Sam got up first.“Are you sure?” he asked carefully, his brow raised. “Once it's done, it—”“Yes,” Marie interrupted him, her eyes darting around until they landed on Ronan.Sam straightened up. “I’ll ask you one—”“You heard her,” Ronan interjected, moving closer. “She said she forfeits it.”Marie’s heart pounded violently in her chest as Sam nodded and reached for his tablet.It was done.Glinda approached her, and for the first time ever, she smiled genuinely.“Oh, Marie,” she said warmly, taking her hand.Heat crept up Marie’s cheeks.“You’re the best,” Glinda added, her smile widening.Marie’s eyes instinctively searched the room for Tiffany, but she wasn't there.A weird longing stirred in her chest. She wanted Tiffany to see this, to hear it, to understand that she would always be the one who got that man.Glinda pulled her into a hug and she froze. Was this real? Were the Hills finally accepting her? Delight coursed through her and her bl
“Absolutely not!”“That will never work!”Marie’s pulse hammered as Ronan and Glinda screamed wildly.In another lifetime, being the source of their anger would have been delightful, but right now it wasn’t. Instead, it filled her with dread.She stared at the gold ring on her finger, her throat tight.“You are not the lawyer,” Bruce said, his eyes blazing with anger. “If he says it can work, then it will.”His hand dropped to her waist and the contract made her stiffened.This was meant to be a harmless act; something temporary to survive the Hills—a performance.It had been stupid to kiss him.But somehow that kiss had escalated into something dangerous.“We don't have to be the lawyer!” Glinda shot back, “You have no right to take everything Barbara had.”“She gave them to me!” Bruce snapped. “That’s not the same thing.”Marie swallowed hard, saying nothing. The alcohol she had taken earlier had faded, leaving behind a dull headache and clarity she didn’t want.“Can we all calm dow
“What the fuck? What the fuck?”The words slipped out as panic tightened in Marie’s chest, her hands trembling as she gathered her things.Everything was wrong. She knew she shouldn't have drank, she should have left the moment he showed no interest in her work.Her heart dropped as memories of the
“Hey my love,” Paige opened the door, holding a tray of chicken soup.Marie knew what it was because she could smell it. She sat upright, clutching her mother's gown.“It's hot,” Paige said, setting the tray on the bedside table. “You good?”“Yes,” Marie responded with a small nod, but she was far
“To console you?” Marie asked, her heart hammering violently.Ronan didn't answer, instead he lifted Tiffany and took her upstairs. Marie collapsed to the floor again, crying. It was double blows tonight; Grandma Barb was dead, the one person Ronan feared, the only shield Marie had was gone.And
“Happy anniversary, bab—” Marie stopped halfway into her husband's study, an eight-inch cake in her hand, her eyes wide.Ronan was naked in his chair, facing the window. One hand on his dick, the other holding a picture.“Tiffany,” he moaned, jerking himself even faster, oblivious to her presence.






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