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THE EXHIBITION

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Vanessa was sobbing into my chest like a child. Her tears soaked through my shirt, but I didn’t move. I just held her till she calmed down a little.

"Why didn’t you tell me?” she sobbed, her fingers gripping my arms tightly. “

Kelsey, why did you keep all these from me?”

I closed my eyes, my mind clouded with guilt and regret. “Because there was a lot at stake,” I said softly. “My job. Your family. Lily. I didn’t want to be the one who ruined it all after you have shown me so much kindness.”

She pulled back to look at me, her eyes were blood red and her face was swollen and puffy.

“You should have at least told me," she murmured as she wiped her eyes with her palms.

"I'm so sorry my dad humiliated you and Lily-"

Before she could complete her sentence, the door creaked open and Lily walked in.

Her boots trailed in snow from the porch and she spread it around the door mat like a careless child.

Her face fell the moment she spotted me and Vanessa together. It was almost like she knew wh
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    I woke up feeling extremely heavy, like someone had stuffed my body with sandbags. Everything felt heavy. My arms, my legs, even my eyelids.The sheets beneath me were so soft, I spread out my hand and caressed it slowly.The scent in the air smelled like faint cinnamon, oakwood, leather and what was definitely tobacco.My heart dropped into my stomach."No....no...no fucking way," I muttered under my breath.I knew this place. Everything felt too familiar.I was back at the mansion.Panic shot through me like lightning. I pushed off the bed, my legs wobbling like jelly but I didn’t care. I stumbled to my feet and scanned the room. I froze as soon as I spotted him sitting in a chair across the room, his eyes glued to his phone, completely absorbed in whatever he was doing.He hadn’t noticed me. Perfect!I crept toward the door, each step calculated and silent, holding my breath like even air might betray me. My fingers brushed the doorknob. I turned it slowly. It made a low click sou

  • Owned By The Devil   THE BLACK BOX

    I could still feel the imprint of his hand over my mouth and his breath on my neck.The hungry and possessive look in his eyes was all I could think about as I stumbled out of the bathroom, my heart racing like I’d just sprinted a marathon. I was trying not to fall apart. I felt vulnerable and exposed. I knew he was still here and he was waiting for another opportunity to humiliate me again.“There you are!” Vanessa’s voice cut through the loud music, pulling me back to reality.“I’ve been looking everywhere for you,” she grinned, then leaned in with a mischievous glint in her eyes. “And I saw that man—that god awful sexy man walk out right before you. Girl, who was that? And how the hell did you bag someone that fine without telling me?”I couldn’t answer. My lips were sealed shut by panic.Vanessa’s smile faded instantly. “Kelsey?”I blinked and looked away. “I’m fine. I just... I want to go home.”She stepped closer, her thick brows knitting together. “Kelsey.. did he do something

  • Owned By The Devil   PLAYING WITH FIRE

    "Kelsey, please come with me."Vanessa was practically on her knees, holding my hands like her life depended on it. Her eyes were wide with desperation and the faintest hint of excitement.She only got this excited when she was up to no good."I don’t know,” I hesitated. “After what happened at the gallery, I just… I’m not sure I’m ready for another crowd.”“I swear it’s just a regular party,” she insisted. “No creepy installations from one of your secret admirers, no surprises. Just drinks, music, and dancing. Please, I need you there.”I stared at her and despite every alarm in my head going off, I gave in. “Fine. But I’m not staying late.”Her face lit up like a kid on christmas. “Deal! Now go get ready. I laid something out for you.”I should’ve known.When I stepped into my room, the dress on the bed was practically illegal and would be banned in several countries.Black, short, backless, and tight enough to cut off my circulation. It had a plunging neckline that left nothing to

  • Owned By The Devil   THE EXHIBITION

    Vanessa was sobbing into my chest like a child. Her tears soaked through my shirt, but I didn’t move. I just held her till she calmed down a little."Why didn’t you tell me?” she sobbed, her fingers gripping my arms tightly. “Kelsey, why did you keep all these from me?”I closed my eyes, my mind clouded with guilt and regret. “Because there was a lot at stake,” I said softly. “My job. Your family. Lily. I didn’t want to be the one who ruined it all after you have shown me so much kindness.”She pulled back to look at me, her eyes were blood red and her face was swollen and puffy. “You should have at least told me," she murmured as she wiped her eyes with her palms."I'm so sorry my dad humiliated you and Lily-"Before she could complete her sentence, the door creaked open and Lily walked in.Her boots trailed in snow from the porch and she spread it around the door mat like a careless child.Her face fell the moment she spotted me and Vanessa together. It was almost like she knew wh

  • Owned By The Devil   CRIMINAL, MURDERER, LIAR

    "Miss, you're under arrest for robbery and vandalism," an officer said as he clasped handcuffs around my wrists.They dug into my wrists like metal teeth as the officer yanked me out of the gallery, past a growing crowd of whispering guests.I didn’t fight. I didn’t scream.I just walked.I was too shocked to do anything. I had been stunned into silence and somehow this immense level of betrayal had silenced me completely.I kept my eyes on the floor. Humiliation burning like acid through every inch of me."Bloody thief," Lily spat as she shook her head in disappointment.I was forced into the car like a common criminal. I wasn't given a chance to defend myself or explain. Everyone had just assumed the worst of me.When we got to the station, they didn’t even ask for my side of the story.They just threw me in a chair, shoved a paper in front of me, and instructed me to sign it.“You either pay for the vase or you’ll be charged to court," an officer said.I blinked at him, my voice ho

  • Owned By The Devil   THE LIAR AND THE MANIPULATOR

    Lily moved in a few days after I had found her and Vanessa tangled up in each other.Just like that.No warning or discussion, it was almost like my opinion about her moving in wasn't even needed.Vanessa thought it was quite spontaneous and Lily wanted to be closer to her but I knew better.She was here to watch me.To control me and make sure I didn't spill her not so little secret to Vanessa.Everywhere I turned, Lily was there. Initiating sex at the most random times, kissing Vanessa’s cheek or moaning her name out loud. Holding her hand. Sitting on her lap like she owned her. It was like a performance tailored for me.And it was working.It made me sick. It was bad enough that I had to see her at work but she had managed to crawl her way into my sanctuary.I kept my distance from her and Vanessa.I said nothing about her and Robert.Not because I was afraid, but because I didn’t know how to protect Vanessa without breaking her heart to pieces.~Vanessa’s birthday was on the last

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