All Chapters of Penetrating the Cold Ceo's Heart : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Ray.Twisted metal. Broken glass. The burn of acrid smoke in his lungs. Ray gasped awake, opening his eyes to a scene of horror. He was hanging suspended in the crashed SUV. The engine was on fire, the flames burning hotter.In a panic, Ray dropped down to the hood and scrambled on his side, kicking at the door to get it open. Each kick sent a jolt of pain from his foot down his leg.“Come on—come on!” He wasn’t dying in this fucking car. Not like this. Not in a blazing ball of fire.The back door creaked open and Ray scrambled out, crawling on hands and knees through the wet grass. Shoving off his knees, he swayed on his feet, turning to face the wreckage. He gasped for air, watching the flames spiral higher. The engine was gonna blow. He had to get back and save his parents. From behind, he heard the unmistakable sound of a chamber being racked in a gun. “You’re a real son of a bitch,slut,” a man growled.“Turn the fuck around.” Heart in his throat, Ray turned.Leon stood five feet

Ray.As I stood alone in Brian's apartment, surrounded by the comforting scent of his presence, my thoughts wandered to the secrets I harbored. Secrets I longed to share with him, to unburden my soul. The silence was oppressive, weighing upon me like an unseen force. I paced, my footsteps echoing off the walls. How could I reveal my past, the shadows that haunted me? Just as I summoned the courage to confess, the doorbell pierced the stillness. My heart skipped a beat. Who could it be? I hesitated, unsure whether to answer. Brian wouldn't want strangers disturbing my sanctuary.When the doorbell rang again, I wiped my hands and strode toward the entrance. It would be the grocery delivery Brian ordered so I can use cooking to keep myself company. Except when I opened the door, I stood face to face with a beautiful omega. My breath caught.On the other side stood a stunning male omega, his features ethereal. Porcelain skin, raven hair, and piercing emerald eyes that seemed to hold a wor

RayI must have cried myself to sleep. When I woke up, my head was pounding, my stomach ached, and I was thirsty, with a scratchy throat. The entirety resembled an ugly hangover. After stumbling down the stairs, I found Ricky in the kitchen.“Here,” he said, thrusting a mug of tea into my hands. I took it gratefully. It was exactly the right temperature, smelling of honey, and I gulped down half of it gratefully.“Better?”“Yeah,” I rasped. My best friend sat in front of me. “So, what did he do?” he asked in a casual tone. Never having had a high opinion of alphas except Brian, Ricky obviously assumed Brian had hurt me. “Nothing.” “Ray, I’ve never seen you so miserable. You need to be honest with me.” I took a few deep breaths. I didn’t want to talk about it, but I would have to. “Brian didn’t do anything wrong. He was kind to me and took care of me like he always promised he would.” Ricky slammed the cup he was holding onto the counter and folded his arms across his chest. “Then why

Ray.Was I still asleep in my old childhood room, dreaming all of this? The air shimmered in the early evening sun, music spilled from the open restaurants and bars, people chattered and laughed all around us. We walked slowly, our arms almost brushing but not quite, and whenever I looked at brian, I caught him gazing at me like I was a prize he’d won.Today had gone from the most miserable to the happiest day of my life. Brian walked me into his. are and we were on our way home. Home! Home! it felt weird,we got home while i then collapsed on the sofa. Brian brought me a tall glass of water.“Thanks.”“You look exhausted. Do you want to go to bed?” “No. It’s too early,and I need to tell you about my past if we are going to proceed with this relationship Brian.” He sat down next to me while I made myself comfortable on the sofa. Feeling Brian's gaze on me, I shifted, suddenly nervous again. He’d given me more than I dared to hope for. He’d basically told me he loved me—not in those exa

Ray.Brian's expression darkened."What did you do?" Brian's voice vibrated with concern. Ray took a deep breath."I ran away," Ray whispered."I took my sister and we fled. We had to survive on our own." Brian's arms enveloped Ray. "You were so brave," Brain whispered. "How did you manage?" Ray's eyes welled up with tears. "I was stranded on the streets," Ray began, "with no food, no shelter...no hope." Brian's expression softened. "That's when Ricky found me," Ray continued. "He took me in, fed me, and gave me a place to stay." Brian's grip tightened. "I'm glad he was there for you," Brian whispered. "You deserve kindness and love." Ray's heart swelled. "Ricky taught me that not everyone is cruel," Ray admitted."He showed me compassion and empathy." I became my sister's caretaker." Brian's expression softened. "How old were you?" Brian asked gently. "Eighteen" Ray whispered. "I had to work multiple jobs to provide for us." Brian's arms enveloped Ray. "You were so brave baby,All the