LOGINKourtney was out of options. To save herself and get her inheritance, she did something crazy—she kidnapped Travis Forger. Now, she stood in front of him, holding a marriage contract, her last hope. “If you marry me, I can get my inheritance. After that, we’ll let you go,” she told him, her voice shaking. But Travis didn’t panic. He stayed calm. “And what do I get from this?” he said. “I already have a fiancée. I love her." Those words broke Kourtney’s heart. She already knew about Kim, but hearing him say it hurt more than she expected. “You’re my hostage!” she snapped. “You have to do what I say!” Travis looked at her, no anger—just disappointment. “This isn’t love, Kourtney. This is just fear.” Her hands dropped to her sides. She felt small, helpless, and humiliated. But deep inside, something darker began to grow. As she turned away, her eyes filled with tears, and one dangerous thought crossed her mind: If Travis won’t marry her by choice… Then maybe he won’t have a choice at all.
View MoreEnding: The Promise in Your KissA chill ran down my spine.“Who?” I asked, voice barely above a whisper.Travis looked away, jaw clenched. “I can’t say more right now. Just… trust me when I say it’s dangerous.”I swallowed hard. This wasn’t just about mixed feelings or fear of commitment — this was something bigger, darker.For the first time, the pieces started to fall into place. The way he disappeared for days. The coldness that sometimes replaced his warmth. The feeling that we were never truly alone, even in the brightest moments.I nodded slowly. “Okay. I’ll trust you.”He pulled me into a tight embrace, and I rested my head against his chest, listening to the rapid beat of his heart.“Thank you,” he whispered.We stood there, wrapped in each other, the night around us full of shadows—but maybe, just maybe, we could find a way to bring the light back.I stayed wrapped in Travis’s arms, but inside, a storm was raging. His words echoed in my mind — people watching, danger, things
Chapter 105: Lost Between Us“I don’t want to go with you!” I snapped, crossing my arms tightly over my chest. “I’d rather rot here than go with you.”“Stop being difficult,” he said, his tone low, almost tired.“I don’t care!” I shouted back. “I’m staying.”“Kourtney…” He called my name softly, but I ignored him, resting my forehead on my knees, tears welling up again.Travis was my Kryptonite. No matter how hard I tried, I felt weak and vulnerable when he was near. The pull he had over me was maddening.After a long silence, he sighed and said quietly, “Alright. If you don’t want to leave yet, we’ll stay.”I peeked up through my lashes and saw him watching me, the dim light catching the sadness and frustration in his eyes.For a moment, everything was still except for our breathing.Then he spoke again, softer this time.“Kourtney, I don’t want to fight with you. I just want to protect you.”His words sliced through me. I felt tears spill again, but this time, they were mixed with s
Chapter 104: Cursed in ReflectionSuddenly, the ornate mirror behind us cracked — a jagged line splitting the glass from top to bottom.“Did you see that?!” Seth gasped, stepping back.Before we could react, the floor beneath us trembled violently. Dust and debris rained from the ceiling, and the doorway slammed shut with a deafening bang.Travis pulled me close, shielding me instinctively. The room grew colder, darker, the whispers turning into anguished screams.“We’re trapped,” Travis muttered, voice grim.I clutched the locket, which suddenly burned hot against my skin. A low humming filled the room, the symbol on the locket glowing faintly.My heart raced. “What is this? What does it want from me?”The mirror pulsed, and then — the cracked glass began to shift and distort, revealing not my reflection, but a different place entirely: a sunlit garden, bright and alive.I blinked. “Is this… another world?”Seth shook his head. “No, it’s a memory. Or a door.”Then the ghostly voice w
Chapter 103: Whispers in the Dark“Thanks,” I murmured.“We need to get you out of here,” Seth said.Travis remained quiet, his expression unreadable.We started walking, slow and careful, navigating the winding, claustrophobic hallways of the haunted house. The shadows seemed to press closer with every step, whispering secrets we didn’t want to hear.I kept stealing glances at Travis, trying to decipher his silence.Finally, I broke it. “Why do you act like this? Like you don’t care but then... you do?”He stopped and faced me, eyes locked on mine.“I’m scared,” he admitted, voice barely above a whisper.“Scared of what?”“Losing you. Losing control. Losing... myself,” he said, running a hand through his hair.It stunned me—he was vulnerable. Raw. Human.“I’m scared too,” I confessed. “Of being left behind, forgotten.”For a long moment, neither of us spoke.Then, a chilling howl echoed through the halls.We froze.“It’s starting,” Travis said grimly.“What?” I asked, heart pounding.
Chapter 80: When Travis ReturnedI sighed deeply as Mom and I drove home in silence. The wind from the car window tousled my hair, but I barely noticed.“Where do you want to go for vacation this semester break, dear?” Mom finally asked, her voice light, as if trying to distract me.I looked at her
Chapter 73: Invisible StringsTravis said he’d be back next week.I sighed again.So, what was I supposed to do today?It was already ten in the morning when I finally dragged myself out of bed. I didn’t want to spend the whole day wallowing in jealousy or scrolling endlessly through my friends’ be
Chapter 75: Puzzle Pieces and Red FlagsTravis wasn’t around either. He was still in the US with his brother Rush, supposedly handling business matters. But I couldn’t shake the feeling that it wasn’t just business. Rush’s trip and Desire’s recent move to the US to give birth felt like puzzle piece
Chapter 74: Begin Again“Of course, I want to! I really want to!” I exclaimed, the energy I’d lost earlier rushing back.The day passed quickly after that, and soon it was the first day of our semester break. I connected to the Wi-Fi, and my phone immediately buzzed nonstop. Nearly every group chat






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