ANMELDENRose’s life has been perfectly planned out by her mother. She is to marry as a virgin to a wealthy heir, ascend the social ranks as a devout religious ambassador, and, above all, never tarnish the family’s impeccable reputation. But Rose isn’t one to follow anyone’s script. She’s writing her own story. And in one reckless night, everything goes terribly wrong. A harmless crush turns into a passionate kiss with a mysterious, older man at a club. The morning after, things take an unexpected twist. The stranger from last night is now sitting in her living room—his name is Ryan, her step-uncle. He’s moved to town for business and will be staying in her father’s house for the foreseeable future. With her mother already planning her wedding and pushing her toward a future of obedience, the last thing Rose needs is a sinfully-hot, irresistible step-uncle who defies everything her upbringing has taught her. But what if Ryan is the one temptation she can’t resist? As the undeniable attraction between them grows, Rose faces an agonizing choice: will she surrender to the forbidden desire and risk destroying her family’s legacy? Or will she cling to the life her mother has meticulously crafted for her—at the cost of her own happiness?
Mehr anzeigenI felt my pulse quicken as I sat in my apartment staring at the ceiling. The lawyer’s threats had escalated, legal action, media scrutiny. My family was closing in, and the pressure felt suffocating. My phone vibrated again, the screen flashing with a name I hadn’t seen in months; Claire.I hesitated, my finger hovering over the screen. I hadn’t spoken to her since our last conversation, the one where she’d accused me of betraying everyone. The one where I’d finally made it clear that I couldn’t live the life they had planned for me. I wasn’t sure what to expect this time, but the truth was, I didn’t know if I could keep running anymore.Xander’s presence was a comfort, but it wasn’t enough to keep the doubt from creeping in. I couldn’t escape what my family wanted, the legacy, the business, the future that they had already mapped out for me, even though I hadn’t wanted it in the first place. They weren’t going to let go easily."Are you going to answer that?" Xander’s voice broke thr
Xander’s presence was some kind of reassurance beside me, though he said little. He didn’t need to fill the silence. Sometimes, the quiet was the only thing that made sense to me. We had made it through the toughest part, the one where I chose myself over the expectations of a lifetime. But the aftermath was just as hard to navigate. The pressure wasn’t gone, it had simply shifted. Now, it was about finding the strength to walk away from everything, even when it felt like it was all still holding on to me.I wasn’t sure how long we stood there, but eventually, Xander broke the silence. "How are you feeling?" His voice was gentle, careful.I turned to look at him, really look at him. There was no pretense in his eyes, no judgment. Just a steady, unwavering calm that had always been there. It had been his anchor when I felt like I was drowning."I don’t know," I admitted. "It’s like I’m stuck between two worlds. There’s the one where I’m free, where I’m living for myself. And then there
The days that followed Claire’s visit passed in a blur. I spent most of my time locked up in the apartment, trying to process everything that had happened. It felt like I was standing at the edge of something, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready to jump or if I should just turn back. My mind kept drifting back to that conversation with Claire, to the weight of the decision I had made.Was it really the right choice? Could I truly walk away from everything I’d known, everything my family had built?Xander noticed the shift in me, the way I’d become quieter, more withdrawn. It wasn’t intentional, but it was hard to ignore the nagging doubts that were taking root in my mind. Still, he didn’t push me to talk. He just let me be, his presence steady and constant. Sometimes, that was all I needed.We hadn’t spoken much about what had happened with Claire. I didn’t want to rehash it. It was painful enough to relive it in my mind. But Xander had this way of knowing when I needed him, even if I di
I woke up to the gentle sound of the city outside, the first light of morning creeping through the blinds. The apartment was quiet, peaceful, the kind of calm I hadn’t allowed myself to experience in years.Xander was still asleep beside me, his breathing steady and deep, his arm draped over my waist. I could feel the warmth of his body against mine, and for the first time in a long while, I didn’t feel the gnawing weight of my past pulling at me.Everything was different now. And while I couldn’t say I had all the answers, I knew one thing: I wasn’t alone in this.I slowly eased myself out of bed, careful not to wake him, and walked into the kitchen. The familiar sounds of the coffee maker brewing a fresh pot echoed in the silence, the smell of the rich coffee filling the air. It was a small comfort, but it was enough to start my day on the right note.As I poured myself a cup, I couldn’t help but think about everything that had happened in the past few weeks. The decision to walk aw
The quiet between us felt almost too loud. I was still trying to catch my breath, my heart still racing in my chest, but this time, it wasn’t from anxiety or fear. It was from something else entirely.Xander’s hand was still resting on my cheek, his thumb brushing softly against my skin. I could fe
The sun was just setting as I sat on the balcony of my apartment, taking a gulp of the whiskey in my hands. The sour taste burning my lips as Xander’s words from earlier echoed in my mind: "Choose yourself."It was simple, but damn, it felt like the hardest thing I’d ever had to do. I had let go of
It felt like the air had shifted, a quiet kind of tension hanging in the space between us. I had just let go of Claire, of the life I thought I was supposed to have, and though a part of me still mourned it, there was another part that felt like a weight had been lifted.Xander didn’t say much afte
The days seemed to blur together now, but in the best possible way. I had expected to wake up every morning drowning in guilt, in doubt, or in the shadows of the life I was trying to leave behind. Instead, each morning felt a little more like freedom. The weight was still there, yes, but it was lig












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