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In This Together

Morning came heavy with tension. Neither Jace nor River had slept much. Every sound, every vibration from their phones made them flinch. The world outside their penthouse had turned into a battlefield of cameras and lies, and both of them were caught right in the center.River sat by the window, staring out at the skyline. The sunlight cut across his face, sharp and cold. He didn’t look away even when Jace placed a cup of coffee beside him.“You didn’t sleep again,” Jace said quietly.River gave a small shrug. “Couldn’t. My mind wouldn’t stop.”Jace sank into the chair across from him. “Thinking about your father?”River nodded, his jaw tight. “He’s not the kind of man who does things without a reason. If he’s working with Cole, there’s a bigger plan behind it.”Jace leaned forward. “Then we find out what that plan is. We hit him before he hits us again.”River’s lips curved into a humorless smile. “You talk like this is another boardroom negotiation.”Jace met his eyes. “It’s worse.

Facing The Truth

Rain fell steadily against the tall glass windows of Jace’s penthouse, blurring the city lights into long streaks of gold and gray. River couldn’t sleep. Every sound outside made his muscles tense, every flash of lightning made him think of Dominic’s warning, Time to end this.He sat up on the couch, still dressed, eyes fixed on the window. When he finally heard footsteps, he turned fast, but it was only Jace.“You’re awake again,” Jace said quietly, his hair slightly messy, a robe tied loosely around his waist.River exhaled. “Couldn’t sleep. You should be resting.”Jace walked closer and sat beside him. “You think I can rest when you look like you’re waiting for a war to start?”River gave a tired laugh. “That’s because I am. Dominic doesn’t make threats he won’t follow through on. If he says it’s time to end this, he’s already made his move.”Jace’s eyes were steady. “Then we’ll make ours first.”River turned to him, frowning. “What do you mean?”“I asked Sasha to dig deeper,” Jace

Crossed

The morning sun crept slowly through the tall windows, washing Jace’s penthouse in a faint golden light. River stood by the kitchen counter, sipping coffee, but his mind wasn’t on the taste. It had been two days since Dominic disappeared, and the silence that followed was making him uneasy.He kept checking his phone every few minutes, waiting for Sasha to call or text with an update. Nothing.Jace walked in quietly, dressed in a black shirt and loose gray pants, his hair still damp from the shower. He looked rested for once, though River could tell it was only on the surface.“Morning,” Jace said, reaching for a mug. “You’ve been up early again.”River nodded, his gaze fixed on the city skyline. “Couldn’t sleep. I keep thinking about him.”Jace sighed softly. “Dominic?”“Yeah,” River said, setting the cup down. “He’s too quiet. My father never disappears without a plan. I know he’s preparing something, I just don’t know what.”Jace leaned against the counter, crossing his arms. “We’v

Next Chapter

Jace sat behind his desk, staring at the floor-to-ceiling windows of his office. The morning sunlight spilled through the glass, but the city below felt far away, muted. For once, the world outside was calm, yet his mind wasn’t.Sasha was perched on the edge of the long conference table, her laptop open and papers spread around her. Leo sat across from her, spinning a pen between his fingers while pretending to read something from his tablet.Jace finally exhaled and leaned back in his chair. “All right, I need your honest opinions.”Sasha looked up from her laptop. “That sentence usually means trouble.”Leo smirked. “Yeah, should we prepare ourselves?”Jace ignored their teasing and rubbed his jaw. “It’s about River.”Sasha raised a brow. “Of course it is.”Leo grinned. “Finally. You’re going to propose, aren’t you?”Jace shot him a look. “No. Not yet.”“Yet,” Sasha repeated with a knowing smile. “That’s a new word coming from you.”Jace sighed, but there was a faint smile tugging at

Ring?

Jace spent the rest of the day distracted. No matter how many calls he took or papers he signed, his mind kept going back to River. He could still hear Sasha’s words echoing in his head, “Do it your way. Simple, private, and honest.”By evening, he’d made up his mind.He sent River a text.> Be home by seven. Dress casual. I’ve got plans.He didn’t give any details. He wanted it to be a surprise.When the clock hit six-thirty, Jace wrapped up everything in his office and drove home. The city lights were beginning to glow, the traffic humming around him like restless energy. His hands tightened on the steering wheel as he thought about what he was about to say. It wasn’t a proposal, not yet, but it still felt like something that could change everything between them.When he pulled into the driveway, River’s car was already parked there. Jace’s heart skipped once, stupidly. He’d seen River a thousand times, but somehow, every time still felt new.Inside, he found River in the kitchen, l

Vacay?

Jace leaned against the edge of his desk, eyes flicking from River to the window where the city lights glowed faintly in the distance. The office was quiet, only the hum of the air conditioner and the faint tapping of River’s finger against his thigh filled the silence.He’d been staring at River for a while now, thinking, planning, overanalyzing. Finally, Jace broke the silence.“River,” he began softly, his voice carrying a tone that immediately made River glance up. “I think we need some time alone. Just us. Away from everything.”River raised a brow, studying him. “Time alone? You mean… like a break?”Jace quickly shook his head. “No. Not a break. The opposite, actually.” He let out a quiet breath and walked closer to River, his voice low and calm. “I want us to have time together, without work, without distractions, without anyone knocking on my door every five minutes. I want to just… be with you.”River’s expression softened. “You’re serious?”Jace nodded. “Dead serious.” He pa

Hating Father

The next morning was quiet. Sunlight poured through the thin hotel curtains, painting golden streaks across the room. Jace was still asleep, his face soft, relaxed for the first time in days. River lay beside him for a while, just watching him breathe.It almost felt peaceful. Almost.Then his phone buzzed on the nightstand. He reached for it lazily, trying not to wake Jace, but when he saw the name flashing across the screen, every trace of calm vanished.Dad.River froze. He hadn’t heard from his father in years, not directly. The last time they’d spoken, River had sworn never to see him again. His thumb hovered over the screen before he finally answered.“...What do you want?” River’s voice was low, cautious.A rough laugh came through the speaker. “That’s how you greet your father?”“You lost that title a long time ago,” River said flatly.Dominic Hale sighed, the sound slow and heavy. “You’ve gotten bolder. That’s good. Meet me, River. There’s something you need to hear.”River f

Nothing Left

At first, it was just noise, a faint hum, like a broken generator somewhere close by. Then came the pain, sharp and heavy, pressing behind River’s eyes. His body ached everywhere, and when he tried to move, his arms wouldn’t budge.He was tied to a chair.Cold metal dug into his wrists. The air smelled like oil, dust, and something burnt. A single flickering bulb hung above him, swinging slightly, casting strange shadows across the room.River blinked hard, trying to clear his vision. His head throbbed, his throat dry. “...Where....” he coughed, his voice barely coming out. “Where the hell am I?”A chuckle came from the corner.River’s eyes focused just enough to see a figure step out of the shadows. Eli.He was dressed in black, same as always, his eyes sharp and unbothered. Behind him, Dominic stood, arms crossed, watching silently.River’s chest tightened. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said weakly. “Both of you?”Eli smiled faintly, that same cold smirk he used when he didn’t f

Finding River

Jace woke up to silence.The hotel room felt too quiet, too empty. Morning sunlight slipped through the curtains, painting faint lines across the sheets where River should have been. The other side of the bed was cold.He sat up, rubbing his eyes. “River?” he called softly, half expecting to hear the sound of water running in the bathroom or footsteps coming from the balcony. But there was nothing.The bathroom door was open. No steam. No clothes. No sign of him anywhere.Jace frowned and grabbed his phone from the nightstand. Maybe River had gone out to grab coffee or take a call. It wouldn’t be the first time he slipped out early. But as the minutes passed, unease began to twist in Jace’s stomach.He dialed River’s number. It rang once, twice, three times. Then went straight to voicemail.Jace stared at the phone, frowning deeper. “Come on, pick up,” he muttered and tried again. This time it went directly to voicemail before even ringing.He exhaled sharply. “Damn it, River.”Jace p

Leave Him

River groaned softly as a sharp pain throbbed behind his eyes. His head felt heavy, his throat dry. For a moment, everything around him was blurry, the dim light, the rough floor under his hands, the faint hum of machines somewhere nearby.When his vision finally cleared, he realized he was tied to a metal chair. His wrists were bound tightly behind him, the ropes biting into his skin.“Good. You’re finally awake.”The voice came from across the room, deep, calm, and coldly familiar.River lifted his head slowly. His father, Dominic, stood by an old workbench, a cigarette burning between his fingers. Next to him, leaning against the wall with crossed arms, was Eli.River’s chest tightened instantly. He looked between them, confusion and anger mixing in his voice. “What the hell is this? Why am I here?”Dominic took a drag of his cigarette, his expression unreadable. “You ask too many questions for someone who’s been unconscious for hours.”River’s eyes narrowed. “You kidnapped me, Dad

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