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Illusion

Author: JacqueAuthor
last update publish date: 2026-08-12 22:18:04

HAZEL

I thought I was strong. I thought that once I was away from Harris, away from the auction house, away from everything, I would be free.

I knew it would take time. I wasn’t naïve enough to believe I would wake up the next morning and be okay. But I thought it would be quicker than this.

It has been ten days. Ten days, and I still hadn’t left the bedroom. Yes, a small part of me was afraid of facing everyone. Afraid of seeing the looks on the staff’s faces, the soldiers’ faces. But more th
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Natasha Miller
OMG, why won't this author listen to the readers ...
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Jennifer
Snooze fest
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Jordan
10 chapters of going in circles. The plot is lost and full of holes it barely makes sense.
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  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Observing

    HAZELI let Axel take the lead to his office and excused myself to the ladies' room for a few minutes. I took my time to join him so I could gather my thoughts.I don't know why, but him asking me to join him in his office tonight was such a big deal. It sure felt like it. I knew he was probably just being polite since I was planning to join him later either way, but it was just... Somehow, him asking me that, knowing he had actually asked me to join him, made me feel something I couldn't quite explain.He told me he focuses better and works faster with me around.... Me. The one he never wanted around, the one he always cast aside. He now wanted to spend time with me. Because that's what it meant, right?I tried not to think about it too much or read too much into it as I walked towards his office. When I reached Axel's office, his door was already open, and he had already taken a seat behind his desk. I walked in as he watched me, and I looked around as if this place was new or I had

  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Big Deal

    HAZEL I took one last look at myself in the mirror before I left my bedroom. I didn't know what had come over me. Maybe I just wanted to feel normal again. You know, to dress up, sit at the dinner table, and enjoy a meal without thinking about everything that happened to me.Maybe I just wanted to have a good time. Maybe the outside could help make the inside feel better. Or maybe... Maybe I wanted Axel to notice.I immediately shook my head. No. I wasn't going to think about him or that, in order not to let myself spiral and think maybe this was too much. Maybe Axel will think this is too much. Maybe I should change. Maybe I should wash off the makeup. Maybe I should try to look nonchalant.....So, before all of that got into my head, I opened the door and walked out. As I made my way towards the dining room, I could hear voices from inside and immediately knew who was there. Angela was already there, and so was Axel.Axel was sitting in his chair. He was talking to Angela, who was

  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Ready Enough

    HAZEL Angela put a heavy tone on the word cleaned, and I laughed. But when I saw the look on her face, I tried to tone it down."I'm sorry. I just can't stay lying around every morning and every night. I had to do something with myself.""Yes, but don't do my job." She paused. "You've got Chemistry and nursing to kick your ass for. Don't do my job."I laughed as I responded."All right, Angela. I'm not going to do it again.""Good. Now let's go inside and have breakfast."We walked back into the house. Axel was already there, and he was reading the morning paper. I'd never seen him reading a newspaper before. And with his signature cold concentration, he was already dressed in his sharp suit, looking so handsome and elegant as always.I don't know..... He just looked good reading the paper there."Good morning, Axel," I said brightly as I took a seat."Good morning, Hazel," he said back with a smile.Angela prepared our breakfast, and then she... I was so focused on Axel that I didn'

  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Music

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  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    I Did It

    HAZEL When I finished the application, I couldn't help but hug Angela hard."Wait," she said, laughing. "You're not even admitted yet.""Don't say that. Don't jinx me."I pulled back and looked at her."They're going to accept me. I will be accepted. I'm going to be a nurse.""Yes, but remember the eight weeks.""I remember the eight weeks," I said, rolling my eyes. "Plus, it's virtual. I don't have to go anywhere; I can do it all here."I paused for a moment."Although I'm wondering how safe it is for me out there to go to nursing school. Do you think I should have applied for something far away, maybe outside the city?"Angela's smile faded slightly."Do you think Harris could find me if I were..." I continued."Stop, Hazel." She immediately put her hand up in front of my face. "We're not talking about Harris."She shook her head."We're not talking about that no-good... person."I could tell she was about to say something worse, and it made me smile despite myself."What I want us

  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    My Story

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  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    What She Wanted

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  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Waste Away

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  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Where Is He

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  • THE DON'S CAPTIVE MISTRESS    Breaks Me

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