LOGINClaudia Larson is a timid 22-year-old college student struggling to survive her toxic adopted family in Florida. She works multiple part-time jobs just to pay her tuition and support her lazy brother, with no one to protect her. One desperate night, she takes a part-time job as a server at the luxurious Richard’s Hotel. She is assigned to the private suite of Richard Cooper the cold, breathtaking billionaire CEO. Drugged by his obsessive adopted sister, Richard loses control and spends the night with the innocent girl. The next morning, he leaves her only a Supreme Black Card and a note that treats her like a paid servant. Two months later, Claudia discovers she is pregnant with his child. When her adopted family finds out, they drag her to the hospital to abort the baby so she can marry a dangerous old man for one million dollars. But just as they force her toward the operating room, Richard storms in, stops everything, and carries her away in his arms. Now living in Richard’s world of wealth and power, Claudia must face his ruthless adopted sister’s deadly jealousy, his mother’s cold disapproval, and the growing feelings between them. As secrets about her real identity begin to unfold, the timid girl who once had no voice finds herself at the heart of a powerful storm. Will the billionaire who once saw her as a mistake choose to protect her and their unborn child? Or will the weight of power, betrayal, and family secrets destroy their chance at love?
View More窓の外から、重たい金属が擦れる音が聞こえた。
ガラガラ、と鎖が石壁を滑り落ちる音。
鉄が軋む音。
人の気配。
その瞬間、ベッドの上でぼんやりとしていたサラリアはゆっくりと顔を上げた。
この塔は静かだ。
静かすぎるほどに。
だからこそ、僅かな物音でもすぐに分かる。
サラリアは裸足のまま床へ降りた。
石造りの床は冷たく、足裏から体温を奪っていく。
小さな窓へ歩み寄り、身を乗り出すように下を覗いた。
そこには何人もの兵士が集まっていた。
銀色の鎧が陽光を反射して眩しい。
さらに空には竜へ姿を変えた兵たちが旋回している。
塔を囲むような厳重な警備。
まるで危険な魔獣でも閉じ込めているかのようだった。
その光景にサラリアは小さく笑う。
「人間一人に大袈裟ね」
掠れた声だった。
自分の声なのに少し違和感がある。
長い間、誰とも会話をしていないからだろう。
食事を運んでくる侍女はいる。
けれど彼女たちは必要最低限のことしかしない。
サラリアを見る目には嫌悪と軽蔑が混じっていた。
食事を置く。
下げる。
それだけ。
誰も話しかけない。
誰も笑わない。
この塔には、サラリアしかいなかった。
窓辺へ視線を戻す。
部屋は今日も異様なほど綺麗だった。
埃一つない。
シーツも床も壁も常に磨き上げられたような状態を保っている。
誰も掃除などしていないのに。
まるで生きた人間ではなく、価値ある宝石でも保管しているような空間だった。
サラリアは思う。
ここは部屋ではない。
牢獄でもない。
―――保管庫だ。
自分はそこで保管されているだけなのだと。
視線を落とす。
左手首には銀色の腕輪が嵌められていた。
複雑な紋様が刻まれたそれは、この塔へ入れられた日に取り付けられたものだ。
そして同時に。
サラリアを生かし続ける枷でもあった。
空腹を覚えれば侍女が来る。
喉が渇けば飲み物が運ばれる。
何もしていないのに定期的に眠気が訪き、体調が悪くなることもない。
衰弱しない。
病気にもならない。
死ねない。
じわじわと。
ゆっくりと。
逃げ道だけを奪われながら生かされ続ける。
最初の頃は何度も腕輪を外そうとした。
死にたかったわけではない。
ただ、このまま生かされるのが耐えられなかった。
壁に叩きつけた。
石で削った。
歯で噛んだ。
だが傷一つ付かなかった。
どれだけ足掻いても無駄だった。
だからサラリアは諦めた。
唯一残された自由。
それは窓の外を見ることだけだった。
視線を上げる。
雲海の上に無数の浮島が漂っている。
その間を巨大な竜たちが飛び交っていた。
ドラコニア。
竜族が暮らす天空の王国。
初めてここへ連れて来られたとき、その幻想的な光景に息を呑んだ。
まるで御伽噺の世界だった。
陽光を受けて輝く竜の鱗。
雲を裂く巨大な翼。
空に浮かぶ島々。
どれも美しかった。
けれど今は違う。
どれほど美しくても。
それは牢獄の景色だった。
翼を持たない人間が、この空の世界から逃げ出せるはずがない。
最初は抵抗した。
逃げる方法を考えた。
毎日日付を数えた。
兵士の配置を覚えようとした。
だが。
いつからだろう。
数えるのをやめたのは。
季節を気にしなくなったのは。
逃げる方法を考えなくなったのは。
飛ぶ竜を眺める。
流れる雲を見る。
夕焼けを見送る。
それが日課になった。
人はどれほど強くても。
出口のない場所へ閉じ込められ続ければ削られていく。
怒りが消える。
憎しみが消える。
希望も消える。
気づけばサラリアは、未来を考えることすらやめていた。
◇◇◇
「もっと早く決着をつけると思ったのだけれど」
窓枠へ額を預ける。
ひんやりとした石の感触が心地よかった。
この国へ連れて来られた日。
あの男は迷いなくサラリアを攫った。
だから処分も早いと思っていた。
追放か。
処刑か。
あるいは別の何かか。
だが何も起きなかった。
ただ生かされ続けるだけ。
理由も分からないまま。
「……どうしてなのかしら」
答える者はいない。
理由を知ったところで、この塔から出られるわけでもない。
期待するだけ無駄だった。
何度もそう思い知らされてきた。
希望は裏切られる。
だからもう期待しない。
サラリアは静かに目を閉じた。
そして、ぽつりとその名を呼ぶ。
「……ラーシュ」
ラーシュ・ドラゴニス。
天空国家ドラコニアを統べる若き竜王。
そして―――
サラリアをこの塔へ幽閉した男だった。
Five Years LaterThe soft morning sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Cooper-Harrison Villa, casting a golden glow over the sprawling garden. Laughter echoed from outside — high-pitched, joyful, and infectious.Claudia stood on the balcony overlooking the backyard, a gentle smile playing on her lips as she watched the scene below. Her four-year-old son, Alexander Richard Cooper, was running across the grass with his little cousin, chasing butterflies while giggling uncontrollably. Not far behind them, her six-year-old daughter, Sophia Grace Cooper, walked carefully, holding the hand of her grandfather, Mr. Harrison, as she explained something with great seriousness.“They’re growing up so fast,” Claudia whispered, her hand instinctively resting on her slightly rounded belly. This would be their third child — another little miracle.Strong arms wrapped around her from behind, pulling her gently against a warm, solid chest. She leaned back instinctively, meltin
Standing outside the orphanage again, Claudia’s heart beat faster than normal. What will happen in there? What should I expect?As she walked closer to the entrance, her legs almost gave way, but Richard held her steady.“It’s okay. Everything will be fine,” he said as he squeezed her hand gently.Claudia nodded and took a deep breath.I had already made plans for Claudia to meet her sister. Yesterday, after the discovery, Richard went to the Harrison Group to investigate and found the girl. She was six years older than Claudia, and they looked so alike.He told her everything. She couldn’t contain her happiness, and they decided to introduce them at the orphanage.“Oh, Mr. Richard and Miss Claudia, you’re here. Please, have a seat,” the director said as we sat down.“Miss Claudia, there is someone I’d like you to meet,” the director continued as a lady walked in. “Her name is Melinda Harrison.”The moment the words left the director’s mouth, I froze.“Her name is Melinda Harrison,” t
At Richard’s penthouse, Richard barged into the house and rushed upstairs with Claudia in his arms.“Call the family doctor,” he ordered his assistant.“Yes, sir,” Pedro replied as he hurried out.Richard gently laid Claudia on the bed and sat beside her, holding her hand.Twenty minutes later, the doctor walked into the room. Richard immediately stood up to give him space. A few minutes after that, the examination was done.“Doctor, how is she?” Richard asked, fear evident in his voice.“Her ribs are fractured. How could you let this happen, Richard? She is pregnant, for Christ’s sake,” the doctor said.Richard’s fists turned white as he clenched them tightly.“I will make them pay,” he muttered under his breath.“The baby is stable, but the mother is not in good shape. She needs complete rest for now. She should feel better in a few days after taking these drugs,” the doctor said, handing Richard a bag of medication.“Thank you, Doctor,” Richard said as the doctor left.He sat besid
Mrs. Cooper stood by the window, fingers gripping the heavy curtain as she stared out at the driveway. Her expression slowly softened, a small, satisfied smile curving her lips.Today, Lia was coming home.“My daughter,” she whispered fondly.Lia wasn’t just anyone. She was the one she had chosen, raised, molded, and loved as her own. Strong, confident, elegant… everything Claudia could never be.Claudia.Her face hardened, anger surging through her chest like poison. Ever since that girl wormed her way into Richard’s life, everything had shifted. Richard no longer listened to her the way he once did. He had become distant, fiercely protective of someone who had no place in their family.It disgusted her.The sound of a car pulling into the driveway made her turn sharply. Anticipation lifted her heart.Lia had arrived.Mrs. Cooper walked outside with controlled steps, but the moment Lia stepped out of the car, pride swelled in her chest. She pulled her into a tight embrace.“Welcome b
The taxi stopped in front of the old house. It looked smaller than I remembered. My heart pounded as I stepped out, clutching the Supreme Black Card tightly in my pocket.Before I could even knock, the door swung open. Mrs. Larson stood there with a wide smile.“Claudia, my dear! You came,” she sai
Ma’am Lucy stood there, looking worried but silent. I looked at her, begging with my eyes, but she looked down.“I’m not trying to take anyone,” I said quietly. My hand went to my stomach without thinking. “I didn’t even know who he really was until recently. He… he stopped them from removing my ba
Richard stood at the edge of the bed lighting a cigarette as he turned to his assistant with a cold expression. “Find out who drugged me.”“Yes, Mr. Richard.” The man bowed and walked out.Richard glanced back at the girl still sound asleep on his bed, her face peaceful and innocent. “I’m sorry. I
The tall building of the hospital bustled with people coming and going. Claudia stood outside the doctor’s office, took a long shaky breath and walked in“Hello, Doctor. I need a pregnancy test,” she said, her voice shaky.“Are you a student?” the doctor asked.“No, sir. I graduated . Here’s my ID.












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