Chapter Eleven

AMELIA The first impression you get when you stare at Rafael Romano is that of a calm gentleman. Everything about him reeks of silent composure, the kind that gets women weak on their knees. But in reality he is a glorified asshole. That much is obvious to meHe stands at the foot of the bed, watching me with those dark, unreadable eyes. Not amused, not gentle. Just… assessing.“You’re shaking,” he says quietly.“I am not,” I snap back, even though my fingers are digging into the comforter.His jaw tightens. “Did someone touch you?" I look away.Big mistake.In two long strides he’s in front of me, crouching so we’re eye level. “Who was it?” he asks.I shake my head. “No one touched me. They broke into my room." Rafè exhales slowly, like he’s containing something violent. “What did they do?”I swallow, my pride battling against my fear. My fear wins.“Took my stuff.”The words feel like broken glass leaving my throat.His entire body stills. “What.”I force myself to meet his gaz

Last Updated : 2026-03-01

Chapter Twelve

VALIENTEThe lock clicks just as I push the door open, too late for her to stop me. I step inside, shutting it behind me with a soft thud that makes her jump. She’s halfway to the bed, still in that flimsy dress from the party, hair mussed, eyes wide and glassy like she’s one wrong word from shattering.The beast in me threatens to burst free, but I shut it down. Not yet, not until we know what happened. “Amelia.” My voice comes out lower than I intend. “I’ve been looking all over for you.”She freezes, arms wrapping tighter around herself. “Valiente… how did you…”“Rafè left. I saw him in the hall.” I take a step closer, slow, watching the way her pulse flutters at her throat. “He looked like he wanted to kill someone. What happened?”“Nothing,” she says too quickly. “I’m just tired.”Bullshit. Her voice cracks on the lie, and she’s still trembling, fine shivers she can’t hide. I’ve watched her enough these past weeks to know the difference between her usual fire and this… this quie

Last Updated : 2026-03-05

All Chapters of Theirs To Ruin : Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve