All Chapters of Shadows Of The Dark Heart : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

42 Chapters

Bounded by past [21]

Author's POV Outside, there was the head maid. She was known as cold-hearted when Aria used to work here as a maid she remembered it well. But now there she was, smiling while watering the plants, with the puppy running around her, playing and chasing butterflies. That truly left Aria stunned.Aria blinked in disbelief at the scene in front of her, because she had never seen her smiling at least not in front of Aria.Sylvia chuckled, seeing Aria’s reaction. “That little furball has everyone wrapped around his paw.He’s too adorable,” Sylvia smiled, her cheeks lifting.Aria’s eyes shone as her smile widened while she watched him play outside, her heart filling with peace.Sylvia looked around the kitchen as frustration built inside her. She started gathering things, cleaning the kitchen, as she mumbled under her breath, “Because of that asshole, I have to clean up this entire mess.”Aria turned around, listening to her cursing. “Sylvia, you’re cursing so much.”Sylvia’s hand tightened

Last Updated : 2026-01-11

UNaccepted [22]

Aria’s POV It’s been a week since that embarrassing moment with the mud. Nothing has changed.I forced myself to open my mouth again as he brought another bite into my mouth. My hands gripped tightly on my lap as I silently sat on his lap, chewing the food.I am not a child. I can eat by myself. How badly I wanted to tell him but I stayed silent.Fear and hesitation gripped me tightly in place.Why was he doing this? This was just supposed to be a contract marriage, a temporary arrangement.So why was he treating me like this?He loved someone, didn’t he? His fiancée, the one he was supposed to marry, the one who should be here. Then why had he touched me, put the physical intimacy condition?Her heart throbbed painfully at the thought of how many like him rich, emotions, love never mattered. Only satisfaction mattered.It was all about physical needs.Nothing more than that. Maybe… he had a mistress too.I bit my lips to control the wave of disgust flooding me. I hated the thought

Last Updated : 2026-01-12

Comfort [23]

Aria’s POVMy eyes fluttered open slowly at the throbbing ache spreading through my lower abdomen. I felt my body heavy, and the ache in my lower back made it worse.I tried to shift my body or turn around, but a sharp jolt of pain hit my lower abdomen, making me gasp.My body felt heavy, and the cramping pain in my lower back made it worse.Tears started to form in my eyes, prickling at the corners. My stomach twisted painfully, as if someone was punching from inside. Sweat started to form on my body, my throat felt dry like a desert.I tried to move my lips, but I couldn’t speak, as if I hadn’t spoken in days.I tried to sit up, but I couldn’t, as I was stuck on the bed. Every muscle hurt, my back throbbed, my stomach cramped painfully, and my body felt so heavy impossible to move making me wince painfully.I barely noticed when his arm around my waist loosened as he woke up.His eyes fell on me. He sat up immediately, leaning toward me. “What happened?” he asked as tears rolled dow

Last Updated : 2026-01-13

Cruel [24]

Author's POV The air was thick with tension. The scent of blood spread around the basement walls as screams tore through those walls, but they barely managed to escape the darkness of the basement.“Please… please, I’m sorry…” The man’s desperate pleas were cut off by his own scream as Vincent pressed the hot red iron rod hard against him.Adrian, standing beside them, observed everything with a cold gaze, as those horrible screams did not affect him not even a bit as he threw another heated metal rod toward Vincent.Vincent caught it effortlessly, the red-hot tip glowing.Vincent stepped forward, slow and dangerous, creating a living fear inside the victim.The man tied up on the chair thrashed desperately, his wrists brushing against the rope as red liquid emerged from his skin. His breath came in gasps, eyes wide with sheer terror.Adrian smirked as he moved, gripping the man’s shoulder tightly as he forced him to stay still.“Ready,” he said to the man, as if it were a game they

Last Updated : 2026-01-14

Blood [25]

Author's POV Vincent raised a brow, unimpressed, while looking at the puppy.Thick silence followed in the environment. The puppy twisted himself in Vincent’s grip and, with a swift motion, broke free, landing on the floor.Instead of running away, the puppy looked at Vincent and let out one last sharp bark before running toward the door. He stopped at the door, turning around to look back at Aria, as if telling her to follow him.Aria swallowed hard at the bravery of the puppy, not knowing what to do. She stood on the spot.Her gaze landed on Vincent’s hardened jaw. At first, Aria hesitated, but taking a breath, she quickly moved toward the door with the puppy outside, her heart pounding in her chest.The puppy ran happily downstairs, leading her into the kitchen.Aria’s gaze landed on Sylvia, who was working in the kitchen, her hands moving skillfully.The moment she saw them, she smirked knowingly.“Good job,” she murmured, looking toward the puppy before turning to Aria.Aria loo

Last Updated : 2026-01-15

Five Months To Freedom [26]

Author's POV Aria squeezed her eyes shut. “Please… slowly.” Her voice was barely a whisper as she pleaded.The female doctor gave her a small smile. “It’ll be quick,” she assured before injecting the Depo-Provera shot into Aria’s arm.As the needle went into her vein, Aria flinched. Her hand reached for Vincent, gripping it tightly. Her nails dug into his skin, but his presence was steady, as if he wasn’t affected by the way her fingers made blood come out of his skin.“It’s done,” the doctor said, putting the syringe aside.Aria slowly, hesitantly opened her eyes as a breath of relief washed over her. She pushed herself up from the hospital bed as she tried to pull her hand out of his, but he didn’t loosen his grip, tightening it instead.The doctor glanced at Aria, then turned toward Vincent. She said, “You’ll need to come back in three months if you want to continue preventing pregnancy. Any longer, and the shot will stop working.”Vincent nodded as they both moved out of the hosp

Last Updated : 2026-01-16

Mystery [27]

Aria’s POV “I knew you would come. You’re the best!” she said excitedly, still hugging him tightly.As she noticed something, her face color changed as she pulled away, her gaze turned around locking onto me. Her eyes shifted toward him again.Her expression changed quickly into something that I don't understand as she stepped closer.Her eyes locked onto me, observing me with her eyes as I was a puzzle that she was trying to solve, making her heart go numb.I shifted in place, suddenly feeling like prey under her gaze. I felt like I was going to be the victim in his affairs as I tried to shift away from her.And then suddenly, she pulled me into a hug.I stood there, completely stiff. What… is happening? Why?As she pulled away, happiness was radiating from her. “My brother’s choice is the best! You’re so beautiful, sister-in-law,” she said.I froze, my mind struggling to catch up. Brother?Realization hit me like a wave.They’re siblings?Vincent just shook his head at her antics,

Last Updated : 2026-01-17

Sweet [28]

Author's POVThere was no hesitation in his movements, no tenderness in the raw possession, a claim that made her knees go weak. His hand wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling her body against him, erasing every space between them.A soft gasp left her mouth, dissolving into his as she tried to pull away to breathe, but he didn’t allow it. His mouth moved against hers with desperate hunger.His fingers tangled in her hair, running through it and holding her in place, as though the thought of her getting away was not acceptable.Aria pressed her hands against his chest, attempting to break free from his intense kiss, but Vincent was cruel as he pinched her skin in warning.Finally, sensing her struggle for breath, he released her lips, burying his face in the curve of her neck. Her breaths were heavy as she tried to fill her lungs with as much air as she could.His warm lips left tingling kisses on her skin, traveling upward. His lips brushed against the sensitive spot just below h

Last Updated : 2026-01-19

Guilty [29]

Author's POV Her mind raced. What should I do? She tried shaking him lightly. “Vincent,” she called, but he didn’t wake up.Her stomach twisted in unease. He never slept this deeply.“Vincent, wake up!” she tried again, shaking him harder.But there was no response. She realized he wasn’t waking up.Aria quickly got up, opening every drawer in search of the first-aid kit. Her hands trembled slightly as she finally found the thermometer. Walking back to him, she carefully placed the thermometer between his lips.A few seconds later, she checked it and showed a high fever. Worry gripped her as she stared at the thermometer.Her gaze landed on the watch; it was almost 11 p.m. She hadn’t realized she had slept this long, but after exhausting herself with exams, it made sense.She thought about informing Natalie but hesitated, assuming she was probably asleep.Taking a deep breath, she rushed to the bathroom, filled a bowl with cold water, and grabbed a cloth. She seized the clothes in

Last Updated : 2026-01-20

Vincent [30]

Vincent POV“I’ll make it simple for you. One or two. Pick one.” The man holding the gun smirked. “We don’t have all day.”I turned to my father. Fear was clawing inside me. He would stop this. He had to stop this.But then, he spoke.“One.”And in that moment, my world burned.BAM!The gunshot rang through my head, yanking me out of the nightmare I had seen a thousand times. The soft breath against my naked chest made me feel relaxed and warm.Brown.She was caged in my arms, exactly where she belonged.Her breath snagged over my skin, her legs tangled with mine, her warmth seeping into me like an addiction I’d never escape. I held her tighter. I didn’t know how to hold it gently. I didn’t know how to care without possessing, without owning.Her skin was warm, delicate, too delicate for someone like me.Aria was my one and only weakness. The only thing I couldn’t afford to lose. If she left, I would tear the world apart looking for her.And if someone tried to take her from me… ag

Last Updated : 2026-01-21

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