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So familiar. So wrong.

Author: Beth
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-20 19:57:58

CHLOE'S POV

The morning sunlight filtered through my curtains brushing everything in a soft golden hue. I sat in front of the mirror fingers gently tracing the delicate necklace lying in the box. The engraved letter isn't actually for my own name but that doesn't matter. It's the love and affection that I'm receiving personally now that matters. It shimmered under the light, subtle yet striking and carried a weight heavier than gold—validation. Acceptance. A small piece of proof that Austin was seeing me.

I couldn’t stop smiling.

Two nights ago it felt like a dream. When Austin came home from work he looked different, more relaxed and more present. He walked in with a small square box in his hand and he had an unreadable expression. I raised an eyebrow in confusion then hesitantly took the box from him when he offered it.

Inside nestled in soft velvet was a necklace and bracelet set. The necklace had a heart-shaped pendant with a small “Z” engraved on it. The bracelet held tiny icons
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    AUSTIN’S POV “This isn’t over Austin!” Chloe yelled at the top of her lungs as the officers pulled her to the car.I didn’t blink.I stood smiling, hands in pockets. Let her yell. Let her curse. This scene was exactly what I had hoped for. And hearing those last desperate words only made her fall from grace all the more delicious.She had no idea how easily she would walk into the trap.The burner phone was my trump card. I never planned to use it for anything other than keeping it out of Zoe’s reach, just to control the narrative and to keep her from hearing more of Chloe’s poisonous lies. But as I watched Zoe distanced herself from me, I knew hiding the phone wasn't enough. I needed to be sure.So when the idea struck to use the phone to lure Chloe into a trap—I didn’t hesitate. I sent a short message asking to meet. Chloe, hungry for control, took the bait. The rest unfolded beautifully. Police were already tracking her movements thanks to the pending charges. She showed up expe

  • RIGHTFULLY MINE    The Bait

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  • RIGHTFULLY MINE    Fragments of Truth

    AUSTIN’S POV “Who is Owen?”I dropped the glass.I looked at her. My blood turned cold.“What… did you just say?” My voice was barely audible.She looked at me curiously. “I just… I keep hearing that name in my head. Owen. It feels… important.”I couldn’t speak. Her words hit hard.I haven't heard that name in a while. But suddenly it was back. It was the way she said it like she had been waiting to.I put the spoon down and forced a laugh. “Where did that come from?.”Zoe stared at me blankly. “I'm not sure. I just can't get that name out of my mind.”I tilted my head, keeping my cool. “Owen’s a common name, babe. Could be anyone.”She didn’t look convinced. “But it felt... familiar. Like I knew him.”I hated the way my heart was racing. I held her hand and smiled softly. “You’re still healing Zoe. Your mind’s probably mixing things up. Maybe he was someone we knew casually before the accident.”I saw a spark in her eyes. Not quite doubt—but not full trust either.“I just want to kn

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  • RIGHTFULLY MINE    I'm her memory

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  • RIGHTFULLY MINE    Who do I trust?

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