All Chapters of His Bride By Force: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

SERA He ducked just as a bullet cracked through the air, ripping past where his head had been less than a second ago. Screams erupted in the room. Juliet hit the ground, shrieking like a banshee.Killian was already moving, stumbling back inside, dazed and sluggish but alive.And I ran toward him."Stay down!" I shouted, throwing myself at him as another shot fired and glass exploded behind us.Killian hit the ground hard, and I landed on top of him, shielding his body with mine."What the hell is happening?" He gasped, disoriented."Sniper," I hissed. "You were tagged. And if I hadn't shown up when I did, your brains would be all over the marble like modern art."His eyes locked on mine. "You saw it?""Yeah. Lucky me. It's almost like I have PTSD X-ray vision now."Another crack echoed. Security was already pouring out from every direction.Killian reached for me, pulling me close, panting hard. "Did you see where the shot came from?""Rooftop across the street," I said. "North

KILLIAN The moment Sera's gaze met mine, I knew bad news awaited me. A lump lodged in my throat as I forced myself to breathe through the dizzying rage tainting my insides. Trembling, I moved over to her side, and she handed her phone over to me. And there she was. My baby girl. My lungs constricted, straining for air as all of the worst-case scenarios flooded my mind. I took a step away from her, my lips parted as fury detonated in my chest. I didn't need any confirmation. Matteo had taken my daughter. But why? Why would he drag my little princess into our feud? Why would he do this to me? She was just a baby. Matteo wasn't the petty type. How had he stooped so low?My worst fears were beginning to come true, and now, I was losing myself. I could feel it. I could feel myself drowning in my rage and despair. Words were tumbling from my lips, but I couldn't hear them. Was this some sort of blackout?Sera was speaking to me, but all I could hear was the pulse roaring in my ears as

SERA "I know what you're thinking, Killian. You're probably planning on canceling the marriage license application or ignoring it completely. But if you do that, I'll make sure you'll never see Rue again," Arabella said, and Rue whimpered, burying her face against her father's chest. She probably didn't understand what was going on. But I was certain she understood that Arabella had threatened not to let her be with her dad."Say what you want, Arabella. But do you really think you will get away with it?" Killian said. His expression had changed from outright fury to a calm one. But his eyes... they gleamed with a psychotic sparkle. He was definitely plotting something.Arabella couldn't hide her annoyance at this point. She stormed towards Killian and tried to pull Rue away from him. He only had to push her off him with one hand while Rue burrowed closer to him."You really should stop testing me, Arabella. Or you're going to learn the hard way that you can't get away with thre

KILLIAN I held the phone steady against my ear, even though every inch of me wanted to throw it against the wall. "Good evening, Killian," Arabella said softly. Even the sound of her voice disgusted me. "Speak." I droned. “I'm done playing games," she said, and I closed my eyes at the venom behind those four words. "Who are you trying to deceive this time? Yourself?" I flicked my lighter open, the cool breeze ruffling my hair against my face. "You answered my call, and I'm thankful for that," she whispered. She sounded drained. That might be a facade, though. "I must be losing my mind," I muttered flatly, rubbing my jaw. "Because the only reason I'd take your call is if I planned to trace it." "I know. But I owe this to you. I think I've ruined your life enough. I don't want you to be in pain when you eventually find out the truth. So, I want to make you see the truth before it's too late." I leaned against the hood of my car, staring at the glittering skyline. The tru

Warning: This chapter includes themes of psychological distress, manipulation, and non-consensual situations. Please read with care.KILLIAN Everything hurt. It wasn't a sharp pain. No, it was dull. It felt as though something was crawling beneath my skin, rewiring my muscles, and scraping my bones.My eyes opened. Or I thought they did.The ceiling above me blinked as if it was alive. My limbs wouldn't move. My chest was bare. The cool air kissed skin I didn't remember exposing.Where the fuck was my shirt?"You're awake," Arabella crooned as if she was greeting a beloved pet. "Good morning, lover."My skull felt like it had been caved in with a hammer. I groaned, shifting against cold leather and steel. The sting of a tight restraint cut into my wrist. Ankles, too.Fuck.I blinked against the blur. My vision was swimming, the room softly pulsing. Red silk curtains, glinting city lights behind the glass, the clink of a glass being set down...Where the hell was I?"Where—" I c