“My father didn’t protect me. He used me for his own purposes. He forced me to marry Dante—not for love, not for peace, but because he hoped to get from Dante what he needed—power. He wanted to silence his enemies, and Dante was the key. And Dante… he wasn’t just any man. He was cold, ruthless, and feared by everyone. A devil in disguise. I didn’t love him. I was afraid of him. But the more I saw behind his darkness, the more I realized—we were both broken in different ways. Two lost souls. Two shattered hearts. And a love neither of us expected. This isn’t a fairytale. This is a story of fear, power… and a love born from pain. “They call him a monster… but to me, he became home.” “Love will always find you. Sometimes, it just takes time—so give time the time it needs.” 🌼
View MoreThe day I said yes, I had no idea my life would turn out this way. Sometimes, the will to live and survive is so strong that a person can overcome any obstacle. But other times, surrender is the best option.
I surrendered. After years of fighting my father, I finally gave in. And for the first time in my life, I placed my fate in the hands of destiny. It led me straight to the man they called the Devil. But who said the Devil can't love? Part 1 :Family Life isn’t fair for everyone. I learned that at the age of seven when the people I called my family—those I thought loved me in their own way—showed me just how cruel the world could be. For fifteen years, I have endured my father’s abuse. Every time he beats me to the point of unconsciousness, I repeat to myself that it’s only a little longer. Just a little more, and I’ll disappear from their lives forever, starting fresh in another country where I can finally live in peace. Now, I’m in my final year of university, studying English literature. I also work at a café, saving up money. My so-called family doesn’t even know what I’m studying. They only allowed me to go to university to maintain their image as model parents in the eyes of others. “Eveline.” I snapped out of my thoughts and looked up at Lily, who stood next to me, clearly frustrated. “Where the hell is your phone? I’ve been calling and texting you for an hour!” “Sorry, I was thinking about something and didn’t hear it.” “For a whole hour? Though, I’m not even surprised anymore. Enough sitting under this tree—come on, Noah and Amelia are waiting for us.” “Where are we going?” “To our café. And I think those two fought again. Don’t tell them I said anything.” I chuckled, stood up, packed my things into my bag, and followed Lily. The three of us have been friends since high school. They are my real family—the only people who know about what happens in my house and about my plan. They’re always by my side, no matter what. Noah and Amelia have been together since high school. Lily and I have lost count of how many times they’ve argued, fought, and broken up. (And by “break up,” I mean their longest separation lasted exactly two hours and forty-five minutes.) Lily and I always find it amusing how they can’t live without each other. And now, once again, they’ve apparently broken up. “Finally, Eve! I’m starving!” Amelia groaned, sitting across from Noah with an irritated expression. “Sorry, I didn’t hear my phone.” I sat down next to Noah, placed a hand on his shoulder, and whispered, “My condolences.” He gave me a puppy-eyed look and smiled. “You two, stop acting like I’m not here!” Amelia huffed, crossing her arms. It was impossible to take her seriously at moments like this. “Amelia, shut up and order something before you eat us instead,” Lily said, grabbing a menu and practically shoving it in Amelia’s face. “Rude bitch,” Amelia muttered while staring at the menu as if it held the answer to life itself. Food is extremely important to Amelia. She can eat all day and never gain weight. And when she’s hungry, she gets angry. Now I understand why they fought—or rather, why she fought. Noah and Amelia balance each other perfectly. Noah is tall, half-British, and often compared to a young Prince William—something he’s heard way too many times. Amelia, on the other hand, is half-Spanish, with striking dark features and a fiery personality. Noah is calm; she is explosive. A perfect combination. After twenty minutes, Amelia finally decided what to order. The waitress, wearing a short dress, took our orders and left. “She must be new,” I mumbled. “Yeah, I haven’t seen her before,” Lily agreed. “If that new bitch looks at what’s already mine one more time, I’m gouging her eyes out,” Amelia said loud enough for the whole café to hear. “Oh my God, Amy, the entire place probably heard you.” “Good,” she smirked, first looking at me, then at Noah. Noah loved that Amelia didn’t care what anyone thought—especially when it came to jealousy. He always said she was the most beautiful when she was possessive. A few moments later, a different waiter brought our food. It only took twenty minutes for Amelia’s mood to improve, and soon enough, she had already forgiven Noah. “Eve, you’re not working today, right?” Noah asked. I shook my head and took a sip of my apple juice. “Great! Let’s go to the movies, then!” “I can’t. I have to study for my exam.” “Come on, just this once! You know you’ll pass even if you don’t study,” Noah said, giving me those damn puppy eyes again. “Sorry, I really can’t. You know how my English professor is.” “Ugh, that bastard doesn’t let anyone pass,” Lily scoffed. She had hated the professor ever since he marked her down unfairly. And she was right—he was a bastard. “Even his name fits him. Jeffrey,” Noah chuckled. “Like in Game of Thrones—except we don’t have the luck of him being poisoned at his own wedding.” “Noah, you can’t say things like that,” Amelia said in a fake serious voice, looking at all of us. We burst into laughter because we all knew she’d personally strangle Professor Jeffrey if she had the chance. She still hasn’t forgiven him for failing her on that one test. Granted, Amelia has never been the best student, but we still hate him. I stood up and grabbed my bag. “I have to go. See you all tomorrow.” “Take care,” Amelia blew me a kiss. “Wait, I’ll drive you,” Lily said, getting up. “It’s okay, Lil, you know I love walking.” She gave me a deadpan look and unlocked the car. “Right. Walking. By bus. Who wouldn’t love that?” She gestured for me to get in. Lily is the calmest among us—so calm that sometimes we forget she’s even there. Amelia, Lily, and I have been friends since elementary school, even before Noah joined our group. She is the most comfortable person to be around. You can completely relax with her—something that is impossible with Amelia, who keeps you on your toes at all times. Maybe that’s why we work as friends—we balance each other out. I’m not like Amelia or Lily. I think I’m somewhere in between. As we drove, Lily suddenly said, “If Amy asks you to go shopping with her tomorrow, say no.” “What? Why?” “Because I already told her you’re helping me with something.” I gasped dramatically. “You know I love you, right?” Lily rolled her eyes. “If you mess up my hair again, I won’t help you escape Amy’s victim list next time.” I quickly pulled my hand back and laughed. Shopping with Amelia is a death sentence. She can walk around all day and buy absolutely nothing. And since Lily’s taste in clothes is very boyish, she’s no help at all, leaving me as Amelia’s only target. Lily pulled up in front of my house. “Good night. See you tomorrow.” I nodded, watching her drive off before going inside. Thankfully, everyone was in their rooms. After taking a warm shower, I dried myself and put on an old pink pajama set that used to belong to my half-sister. My wardrobe had nothing new—except for the underwear I bought with my own savings. Everything else was what my half-sister discarded when she got bored of it. I never complained. She had decent taste, and I had no other choice. Every penny I earned at the café was for my plan. I turned off the light in my room and lay down in bed, hoping that tomorrow would be as peaceful as today had been.No Longer Silent“Eveline, dear, wait,” she said, approaching. “We were waiting for you. We sat down without you, but we can call someone to make you something to eat.”“What time is it?” I asked, my voice shaky, disoriented. I couldn’t even process what I was doing. Margaret looked at me, concern in her eyes.“Ten o’clock, dear,” she said softly, stepping closer. “Are you alright?”“I… I’m fine,” I stammered, words failing me. “I just need to rest.”I felt warmth spreading through my neck, weakness in my legs. Pain slowly crept over my whole body. Margaret touched my shoulder gently, but behind her, I saw Dante watching. He took a step forward, and I instinctively stepped back.“I… I have to go,” I whispered, turning toward the stairs. I grabbed some pills from the drawer and took them quickly. My body trembled, my legs gave way, and I sank to the floor beside the bed, struggling to breathe. Every inhale burned. I tried moving to the balcony for air, but I could barely stand, only ma
The Weight of SilenceI had just finished my day at the university—a meeting with the director had gone surprisingly well, everything as I hoped. Feeling a little lighter, I met my friends at the café, and we settled into our usual corner. The café was warm, but my chest felt frozen. I tried to smile. I tried to smile, but it felt fragile, easily shattered by the memories I still feared to face. My friends were here, just a few steps away, and that alone gave me something to hold onto.Jenny appeared from behind, her expression a mix of surprise and amusement.— “Well, look who decided to show up! We almost forgot you existed,” she said with a teasing grin.I gave a faint smile, shrugging.— “Things… just kept me busy,” I said softly. “A lot to catch up on at university.”She lingered for only a moment before heading off.My throat tightened, my heart hammering. The words were waiting, heavy and jagged, and I knew I had no choice but to let them out.I drew in a shaky breath, feeli
Between Fear and DefianceI barely had a moment to breathe when a knock came at the door, telling me dinner was ready.My heart began to pound so fast I thought it might tear out of my chest. I drew in a deep breath, filling my lungs with air, and whispered to myself that I could do this. Then I stepped out of the room.As I descended the stairs, I heard Dante’s voice. My knees nearly buckled beneath me; I felt a sudden weakness sweep through my legs, and I had to grip the railing lightly to keep myself steady. But I forced myself to continue, one step at a time.He stood with his back to me. Enzo noticed me first — his eyes widened in surprise, though he said nothing. Dante remained turned away until I took another few steps forward. Then, slowly, he turned.Our eyes met. My breath caught.It was as if the air had vanished, as if the whole world had frozen.The way he looked at me — as though his worst enemy stood before him.There was nothing in his eyes. No warmth, no comfort, none
CrushedI heard a knock on the door, and Emma walked in with clothes in her hands.“I came to help you,” she said softly.“Thank you,” I replied.She helped me change, carefully adjusting each piece of clothing, and while we talked, she mentioned that she’d soon be leaving. The thought made me strangely relieved. When I was finally dressed, she offered to do my makeup, but I refused — I wasn’t going to play along with my father’s little spectacle again.Once Emma left, I lay down on the bed and stared at the ceiling, lost in thought. Why would she want to see me after everything? Perhaps to ask if I truly did it… if I really betrayed her son. A thousand thoughts swirled in my head, and not one of them had an answer. All I had were the words “I didn’t do it.” But would that be enough? I had no proof, nothing but my word. Dante didn’t believe me, so why would his mother?Suddenly, someone knocked on the door again. They told me Margaret was here. My breath caught.I walked out and climb
FracturedFor an entire week, I did nothing but sleep. Johnny kept giving me painkillers, and because of that, I could barely feel anything. He insisted that I eat, saying I couldn’t recover otherwise. Even though food made me nauseous, I forced myself to take a few bites. Sometimes, he even fed me with his own hands. When I asked why he was doing all this, he never gave me an answer—he just smiled quietly and wrote something down in his notebook. He rarely ever responded to my questions.Days turned into weeks. Slowly, I began to walk again. Johnny would steady me, never letting me fall, no matter how much the pain made me stumble. Little by little, I started managing on my own—I could go to the bathroom without his help, and I forced myself to handle other small things too. It embarrassed me to rely on him for everything.One evening, I ran the bath, undressed, and carefully wrapped a waterproof cover around my cast before stepping under the hot water. It had been three months since
The mark of pain I’ve lost track of how many days I’ve been here. I don’t even know if it’s day or night anymore. It’s been so long since I last ate anything. They only give me just enough water so I don’t die. Whenever my father is in a bad mood — which is often — he remembers that he locked me in the basement as some kind of punishment. To calm his nerves, he comes down here frequently. Only when he enters does the light turn on, and only then can I see the state my body is in — filthy, bruised, bloodied. Every time, he hits me with all his strength, and I don’t even have the strength to fight back.I couldn’t stop trembling from the cold. The thin clothes I wore were no match for the freezing air. I curled up on the cold floor and closed my eyes. I thought about my friends, knowing they must be scared because of my disappearance. I also knew they would start searching for me. I wiped away the tears from my face — my skin burned from the cold and crying — but I couldn’t do anything
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