Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bound By Sin And Desire : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 6

IslaThe streets were quiet by the time I trudged home, my legs aching from the double shift at the diner. My uniform was sticky with grease and sweat, and all I could think about was collapsing on my bed and shutting out the world. The apartment building loomed ahead, worn and crumbling like everything else in my life. I could already picture what I’d find inside—my father passed out in his usual spot on the couch, an empty bottle clutched in his hand.I climbed the stairs, each step heavier than the last, and reached the door. As soon as I opened it, the unmistakable stench of cheap whiskey hit me like a punch to the gut. My chest tightened with disappointment, though I shouldn’t have been surprised. This had become routine—me cleaning up his messes while he drowned in his.“Dad?” I called out, but the only response was his ragged snoring from the living room.I stepped inside and found him, just as I’d imagined, sprawled across the couch. A few bottles had rolled onto the floor, on

IslaThe first thing that struck me when I stepped inside Dante’s mansion was the overwhelming sense of opulence. It was a world I had never imagined—a realm of polished marble floors, soaring ceilings adorned with glittering chandeliers, and walls lined with priceless art that felt like they were watching me, judging my presence. But behind all that glamour lay an unsettling reality: this place was a luxurious prison.“Your room is upstairs,” Dante said, his voice smooth and unyielding. He gestured toward a grand staircase that curved like a serpent, leading to the unknown. I followed him, my heart pounding in my chest as I took in the lavish décor surrounding me. It felt surreal, almost suffocating.Every step I took felt monitored, as if the guards lurking in the shadows were keeping a close watch on me. I glanced back at them, feeling like a caged animal under their scrutiny. There were no locks on the doors, no sense of safety. The knowledge that I was a mere pawn in Dante’s game

IslaEach passing day felt like I was walking through a haze, the world around me dull and surreal. I was in Dante's mansion, a gilded cage that smelled of leather and danger, and every moment served as a reminder of my captivity. I should have been terrified, yet there was an undeniable thrill that lurked just beneath the surface—an exhilarating danger that both terrified and excited me.Dante’s presence weighed heavily on me. His possessiveness was a double-edged sword; it made me feel safe, yet it suffocated me. I craved freedom, yet every time he looked at me with that smoldering intensity, my resolve began to crumble. I was trapped in a storm of conflicting emotions, and the tension between us was palpable.One evening, I found myself staring out the tall windows of my room, the city lights twinkling like distant stars. I could see people going about their lives, unaware of the chaos lurking in the shadows. As the night deepened, I felt a surge of rebellion coursing through me. I