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His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his dark suits and ties. After Lauren's first encounter with her father's killer, she realizes he’s just as dangerous as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from wanting to jump out of her chest like an excited rabbit when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Dragged into his world in a contract marriage that'd benefit the dark lord and satisfy her thirst for revenge against her mother's enemies, her life and heart goes towards a downward spiral. Lauren may be a sweet girl on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands on her neck, cigarettes, and emerald-colored eyes.
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Flames of love and war Chapter 29
Laura's POVI sat at my desk, staring blankly at my computer screen. My fingers hovered over the keyboard, but my mind was far from the spreadsheet I was supposed to be working on. Aldoracco. It had to be a coincidence. Didn’t it? But deep down, I knew better. That name wasn’t common. And if it was him…if it was really him, then my life was about to be ripped apart all over again. This was the one thing I had not connected to him. And now, in some cruel twist of fate, he might be my new boss? I shook my head, forcing myself to think rationally. It could be his father. Or a cousin. Maybe someone completely unrelated. I just had to keep my head down and do my job. If it was him… I’d deal with it then. Nathan’s voice snapped me out of my daze. “Hey, you okay? You’ve been staring at your screen for the last five minutes.” I forced a tight smile. “I’m fine. Just… thinking.” “Well, think fast because we’re all about to be under a microscope,” he muttered, adjusting his tie
Last Updated : 2025-03-17Flames of love and war Chapter 28
Laura's POVI rushed through getting dressed, swapping my oversized sweater for a crisp blouse and a pencil skirt. My headache lingered, but there was no time to dwell on it. Katie watched from the couch, arms crossed, a knowing smirk still playing on her lips. “You’re really running away from this conversation, huh?” she teased as I grabbed my bag. “I’m going to work,” I corrected, slipping into my heels. “Uh-huh. Convenient,” she mused, standing and stretching. “Fine, I’ll let you off the hook—for now. But I expect details later.” I rolled my eyes, already heading for the door. “Thanks for the soup. Kind of.” Katie laughed. “You’ll be begging for it next time.” I doubted that, but I didn’t argue because I knew there was no way on earth I was going to get this stupidly drunk again.By the time I arrived at the office, the atmosphere was thick with tension. The usual hum of conversations and the side glances I usually got was missing. Instead, it was replaced with murmurs
Last Updated : 2025-03-16Flames of love and war Chapter 27
Laura's POVWith every ounce of willpower I had left, I twisted my body sharply, slipping beneath his arm in one swift motion. My heart pounded as I scrambled to the edge of the bed, putting much-needed space between us. His dark eyes followed my movements, amusement flickering in their depths. His smirk remained, damn near infuriating, as he leaned back against the pillows, completely unbothered. “Impressive,” he mused, stretching lazily, like a predator who knew the prey was still within reach. He reminded me of a cat lazily playing with a mouse. “I didn’t think you had it in you.” I shot him a glare, my breath still uneven. “There’s a lot you don’t know about me.” His smirk widened. “Oh, I intend to find out.” I exhaled sharply, willing my pulse to slow. This man was a menace. A walking, talking disaster wrapped in an infuriatingly attractive package. He swung his legs over the bed and stood, rolling his shoulders with the kind of effortless confidence that made my stom
Last Updated : 2025-03-15Flames of love and war Chapter 26
Laura's POVA groan slipped past my lips as I stirred, my head throbbing with a dull, persistent ache. My mouth was dry—so dry it felt like I’d swallowed sandpaper in my sleep. I blinked against the dim light filtering through the closed curtains, my body heavy with exhaustion. Everything felt too warm, too soft, and I instinctively buried myself deeper into the mattress, seeking comfort. But something was off. The scent surrounding me wasn’t familiar. It was musky and smelt like a clean shave, with a hint of something deeper underneath. And what's with the heat pressing against my back?My heart lurched. I turned, moving sluggishly, and came face-to-face with a broad chest rising and falling in steady breaths. My fingers, traitorous as they were, had been gripping the fabric of his shirt in my sleep. I stiffened. Oh. Oh no. Slowly, hesitantly, I lifted my gaze. And there he was. Lying beside me. In my bed. His dark lashes rested against his sharp cheekbones, his lips
Last Updated : 2025-03-14Flames of love and war Chapter 25
Kelvin's POVI held her chin between my fingers, feeling the warmth of her skin beneath my touch. Her lips parted slightly, and her breathing was uneven and filled with the scent if whiskey.She was testing me and pushing me. And damn it, I liked it. Her challenge hung between us, thickening the air, twisting the tension into something tangible. My grip tightened just enough to make her feel it, just enough to remind her who she was dealing with. "You want me to make you?" I murmured, tilting my head. Her smirk didn’t waver, but her pulse did, fluttering at the base of her throat like a trapped bird. I pulled her up in one swift motion, forcing her to her feet. She stumbled, the whiskey making her legs less steady than she probably wanted to admit. My other hand shot out, gripping her waist, steadying her. She sucked in a sharp breath, fingers curling against my chest before she caught herself and tried to pull away. I didn’t let her. Instead, I leaned in. My lips brus
Last Updated : 2025-03-13Flames of love and war Chapter 24
Laura's POVThe world went dark. For a moment, I thought my heart had finally betrayed me, that the tension crackling in the air had stolen my sight. But then I felt the soft brush of silk against my skin and the delicate weight of fabric settling over my face. A mask. He had placed a mask on me. The realization sent a bolt of anger straight through my spine. The audacity. It was a silent demand laced in such a simple gesture. I reached up and curled my fingers around the edges of the mask, but before I could rip it away, his hand shot out, gripping my wrist with just enough force to make his point. "Keep it on," he murmured. His voice was dark honey, smooth and thick, wrapping around me like a promise or a threat…I wasn’t sure which. I tilted my head, pretending to be indifferent, even as my blood roared beneath my skin. "Why? Afraid my face might cause more trouble for you?" Kelvin chuckled, the sound low and dangerous. "No, Catalina. I’m afraid it might get you k
Last Updated : 2025-03-12Flames of love and war Chapter 23
Laura's POVI sometimes did things without thinking. It is what some would refer to as bravery and others would see as being stupid. My pulse beat steadily, my body still humming with the defiance I had just laid bare. And then, Rodrigo moved. Without warning, he reached out and grabbed the wrist of the woman beside him who had been covered. Her cloak fell open to reveal a sultry blonde with vacant eyes, dressed in a sleek red dress that clung to her curves like a second skin. Her painted lips parted slightly, but before she could make a sound, Rodrigo yanked her onto his lap with a force that sent the chair scraping against the floor. The sharp gasp that escaped her was drowned out by his low, amused chuckle. "You see," Rodrigo drawled, his voice laced with cruel amusement, "this is how bitches are supposed to be treated." And then he crushed his mouth against hers. It wasn’t a kiss. It was a claim, a show of power, a deliberate spectacle meant to remind everyone in the r
Last Updated : 2025-03-11Flames of love and war Chapter 22
Catalina's POVThe moment Kelvin released me, gesturing for the guards to take me away, a wave of fury crashed through me. Like hell I was going anywhere. My fingers clenched into fists at my sides as the guards reached for me, and without hesitation, I yanked my arm free. My heart pounded, but not from fear. No, this was something else. Something deeper. Something wild. "Don't touch me." My voice came out sharp, slicing through the thick tension in the room. "I'm staying here." I ignored the way Rodrigo’s gaze flickered to me with mild amusement. I didn't care what he thought. Or what Kelvin thought. All I knew was that I had had enough of being dismissed, shoved aside whenever it was convenient. Kelvin had brought me into this world. And now he wanted to push me out when it no longer suited him? No. Not this time. I walked back, my steps deliberate, and sank into the seat beside him, crossing my legs as if I belonged here. Because I did. Kelvin turned his gaze to m
Last Updated : 2025-03-10Flames of love and war Chapter 21
Kelvin's POVI sat at the back of the club, my legs spread wide as I sat back in the chair, running a finger over my lips. Hardening at the sound of her whimpering on my laos and grinding against me. She knew exactly what she was doing.I licked my teeth beneath my lips, running my hand down her waist and wanting to reach for the rock forming down my thigh at the idea of her helplessness. I gazed at the wooden door with hooded eyes, wanting to give in to my desires, but then the bastard walked in.My fingers flexed against her waist as my gaze snapped toward the man who had just entered. A slow, irritated breath left my lips, my amusement fading into something far colder."Rodrigo." I called out with thinly veiled disdain.The older man smirked, taking his time as he crossed the room, the scent of his expensive cigar mingling with the lingering traces of gunpowder in the air. He had always carried himself with an air of arrogance, as if the world owed him something.I simply wanted hi
Last Updated : 2025-03-09
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Lauren's POV“I’ll be blunt, Miss Lauren. Your mother’s condition is very serious. We have done everything we can, but the situation is delicate. It’s a matter of whether she’ll survive the night.”My heart dropped. The words were hopeless, but I ignored them. “What does that mean? Please, is there anything you can do? Any surgery? A treatment?”My mother's frail hand was firmly clutched in mine as I sat in her hospital room. The beeping of the machine and the antiseptic smell made me nauseous.The doctor paused, his fingers tapping on his clipboard. “There is something we can try, but…” He trailed off, clearly hesitant. “It’s a rare procedure. Expensive. And honestly, it’s… it’s a risk. But if you want to give her a chance, you’ll have to pay upfront. The cost is...”I leaned forward, my grip on my mother's hand tightening.“How much?” I asked, impatiently interrupting him. “Please tell me, I need to know.”His gaze shifted toward the papers in front of him. “Five hundred thousand do...
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