Semua Bab His Reluctant Bride: Contracted To My Enemy : Bab 31 - Bab 40

LioraMy mind went completely blank the moment he moved.It happened so fast, I didn’t have time to think, just feel. The heat of his body, the closeness, the way he always knew how to close in when I was most vulnerable. That was his nature.Over the last few days, I had figured that he thrived on weakness.He didn’t fight loud or obvious like some people. No. He was silent. Strategic. A chameleon who changed his colors, blending in so well that you wouldn't even know you were in danger until it was too late. A green snake hiding in green grass.So I learned.Because if I didn’t want to be stepped on, I had to step up. Push back. Do the things he did, but do mine better to become someone he couldn’t bend. Someone he couldn’t break.But even with all that in mind… I wasn’t expecting this.My chest pounded like wild horses were racing through me, blood roaring in my ears, breath catching in my throat. His body was hot, firm, relentless against mine. He was close, too close and somethin

Tristan Helen’s knock on the door came earlier than I expected, dragging me out of the shallow sleep I had finally managed to sink into.“Sir, Mr. Allen is at the door,” she said from outside.I blinked at the ceiling, still half asleep, unsure I’d heard her right.Allen?That was… unexpected.Especially after the way he just disappeared the other day, claiming to be heading to Green Hills Restaurant, so I hadn't expected him to be here again, this soon. I sighed, pushed myself up, and reached for the first shirt I could find. I pulled it over my head and made my way downstairs, When I opened the door, it was just as Helen had said.Allen stood outside, dressed in a long coat like he’d walked out of a high-end magazine. His face was glued to his phone, thumb scrolling lazily across the screen, completely unaware I was even there.It wasn't until I cleared my throat that he finally looked up, blinked once, then calmly pressed a few things on his phone before sliding it into his pock

Liora“What?” Cassie said innocently, glancing between jasmine who was now glaring at her.I shook my head, smiling despite myself. “Well, next time, let’s stick to using the gate. It has less chances of injury.”“Actually... It was just me here, and there’s no way I could’ve dragged that open on my own.” she admitted pointing to the gate we’d just hauled aside and shrugged sheepishly. “So... yeah. I may have, uh, found an alternative route.”Cassie burst into laughter. “Of course you did! And with those model legs? Please. The fence never stood a chance.”“Cassie,” Jasmine groaned.“What?” Cassie grinned. “Tell me I’m lying.”Jasmine muttered something under her breath, then added quickly, “But it’s all good now, Miss Hayes. No more climbing. I promise.”I gave her a look. “Liora.”“Right, right, Liora” She saluted, still smiling as we made our way into the compound, but my steps slowed when I saw the state in which everything is. They looked... abandoned.The weeds were taller. Dust

To you. Yes you. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Honestly. Whether you accidentally stumbled in here or came looking for something messy, emotional, or just a little spicy, but what mattered is the fact that you stayed. And that means the world. There aren’t many of you yet , but every time I see that someone read, liked, or followed… my heart does this weird little happy dance I can’t quite explain. This story? It’s personal. And although might be a little raw in places. And sometimes I second-guess every other sentence I write. But knowing someone out there is following along? That makes it all worth it. So thank you for giving this story a chance. For giving me a chance. Stick around, because things are only just starting to get juicy. And although I might not be the best, but I will try my best to be. With love, Hannie

Liora“What is she doing here?” Tristan asked, his voice low, but sharp like the calm before a very dangerous storm.Allen didn’t flinch. In fact, he looked far too pleased with himself. “I did mention a business partner would be joining us, didn’t I?” he replied smoothly, as if this wasn’t some deliberate setup.What’s all this fuss about? And who’s this she that the two are growling about? The only way I could get an answer to that is seeing the person, so I turned slightly, just to get a glimpse.But I didn’t need to turn far.Because before I could even process what was happening, the woman was already standing beside me, her perfume arriving a second before she did, it was sweet, overwhelming, way too deliberate.“I guess I must’ve dressed so gorgeously today that heads just keep turning my way,” she said with a bright, toothy smile, flipping her hair like we were all extras in her little show.I blinked.And rolled my eyes so fast I almost gave myself whiplash.Really?She took