All Chapters of A Scandal With Mr. Nightwood: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

204 Chapters

1- Worst New Year

2- Night Of Ecstasy

The door to his place hadn't even fully clicked shut before he had me pinned against the wall possessively.When his lips met mine in a magical way, I mindlessly reacted, feeling daring enough due to the alcohol, and kissed him back.He tasted like expensive bourbon and dark intentions, a mystic sync that drowned out the echoes of Edric’s laughter and Amie’s smirks.He pulled back just an inch to catch his breath before trailing his finger to my neck. With a low chuckle, he stepped back, his eyes dark with a hunger that made my blood pump faster.I didn't want to be gentle. I reached for his shirt, my fingers fumbling with the buttons until I ripped the fabric open, exposing his ripped muscles and inviting abs."Eager, are we?" Zayne’s voice was a husky growl.Before I could answer, he spun me around, pressing my back against the chilling wall, the predatory weight of his body crushing mine. Locking my one hand beside my head, his grip on me was firm, chaining me against the wall l

3- Failed To Hide

Sunlight penetrated through the window, cascading over my face, dragging me back to my senses as I woke up to a room that didn't belong to me.My head throbbed, a reminder of too much tequila and a heartbreak that hadn't quite died. I reached out, expecting to feel Zayne’s warm skin, but the sheets beside me were cold. Empty.“Huh..? Zayne?”A note sat on the nightstand next to a tray of gourmet breakfast. ‘Had to leave. Sorry.’Professional. Cold. Just like the man himself. I laughed bitterly, the sound echoing in the massive suite. What did I expect? A confession of love? It was a one-night stand, a strategic move in his war against Edric.He must have done this to claim his enemy’s woman and I, out of heartache. Smiling to myself feebly, I pushed my wet hair behind and since I was starving, I ate everything, grabbed my things, called a cab and left his place.Rose and I were sharing an apartment after disowning my family — yes, I disowned them.I went home, Rose was absent. Mus

4- The Scandal

“Kristine Iglesias is pregnant with Zayne Nightwood’s child! Yes! She was in love with his rival, Edric Carton, but their breakup led to a twisted one night stand where she is now pregnant with Mr. Nightwood’s baby.Is it for revenge or a beginning of a new bond that is yet to find out. We are waiting to hear further from Miss Kristine and Mr. Nightwood. Are they going to keep the child? Stay tuned with us to find more!” The headline glared at me from every digital billboard in the city. Two weeks. That was all it took to drop the bomb of the scandal.We were the new hot topic, a vicious headline plastered across every digital and print tabloid. I knew it was an incredibly low blow, but wrath had blinded me.I sat in Zayne’s high-rise office, legs crossed elegantly, watching the news cycle churn, indulging in the rage unfolding.SMASH. The remote shattered against the massive LED screen on the wall. He turned, his blue eyes burning with a cold but terrifying fury.“What the hell i

5- The Performance

My kiss on his knuckles wasn't submission; it was a seal. No more humiliation. No more betrayal. No more cheating.Just as I pulled away, his grip turned to iron, eyes darkened, “Do you swear on your life, Kristine?”My throat dried at the intensity but playing along, I nodded firmly.“I swear on my life, Zayne,” Zayne's smirk didn’t fade. Instead, it sharpened, into a victorious, devilishly, predatory one that was beyond my comprehension. “Good girl,” he hummed and stepped back.“Let’s cover the loopholes before proceeding,”“What loopholes?” “The public needs to see a united front. The engagement announcement needs to be real, immediate, and utterly convincing.” He pulled out his phone, already conveying a series of orders into it that required immediate obedience. “Get me a line to JNews. I demand a live, streamed interview with Lia James in thirty minutes. Tell them Mr. Nightwood and Miss Iglesias have a major personal announcement.”He snapped the phone shut, his eyes retur

6- Signing Papers

“That’s right, Baby. Scream. Tell me who owns you now.” Zayne demanded darkly, thrusting with a force that earned him a sharp cry.“You…! You do!” I whimpered, biting my lips to muffle the sound but to no avail. He had decided to spin my world and fuck obedience into me. My head was hanging low, gripping the cushion with his toned chest firmly pressed over my back, driving into me from behind with a ferocity that made the world vanish.His heated body was right over mine, one hand on my hip, other over my throat, choking me and I swayed in pleasure.The intimacy was raw, a collision of anger and an attraction so toxic it induced a dark thrill I never experienced in my entire life. He was punishing me with his touch, asserting his dominance in every movement, every breath, and every sharp, demanding kiss.“You want to question me, Kristine? Then learn the cost.” he murmured, biting down my shoulder and giving me a sudden, hard thrust that tore a surprised gasp. “Every time you push,

7- Drama At Boutique

His words had become absolute. Two weeks meant two weeks. Exhausted, at the boutique I was trying out a wedding dress until I found the one from my dreams, vanishing all my stress instantly.I stood on the pedestal, staring at my reflection in awe. The dress was a masterpiece. An off-shoulder, tulle mermaid gown with a lace corset that hugged my curves.My face glowed, taking a spin in the dress, “This is it,” “You look like a queen, Kristine,” Rose breathed out, checking me out.“Zayne is going to lose his mind.” It wiped my smile, the mentioning wasn’t to my liking, at least not after our last confrontation.“He doesn’t have a mind to lose,” I muttered, adjusting the corset, “Only a checklist. And I am the biggest item on it until marriage.”Rose failed to hear it and blinked in confusion, “What did you say?”“Nothing. I said this is the one. Wrap it up.” She let out a soft hum, moving to the sides, inspecting something which bewildered me, “What? What are you checking?”“Is it

8- Just Tasting…

I lay on the couch, staring at the ceiling, my mind replaying the disaster. Antler’s entrance showed I may have left my family, but they won’t.Zayne would definitely know about the uproar at the boutique. Before I could think of an excuse the door knocked.I frowned. I swear, if it was Antler back for another round of vitriol, I would snap his head open.“What the hell do you want–” I pulled the door open, the retort dying in my throat, only to go completely still when I found the dominating presence.Zayne.In a black buttoned shirt, two buttons undone, his sleeves rolled perfectly to the elbows. A silver pendant hung against his chest, enhancing the features.His hair was wet and messy, as if he had come straight from a shower or a storm but undoubtedly the devilishly handsome man.Opening the door slightly, I observed his undeniably irresistible form, “Zayne? What are you doing here?”“Do I need a reason to see my fiancée?” Smirking darkly, he invited himself in with a casual au

9- The Hasty Wedding

The day of the wedding didn't feel like a beginning, it felt like a countdown.A countdown of my revenge, of Zayne’s ownership, and a path of thorns I might be mentally prepared for yet I was willing to take the risks.Outside the Nightwood Estate, the air was thick with the hum of news helicopters and the frantic shouting of paparazzi held back by iron clad security. Inside, the silence was even louder. The envy, the whispering, the rumors, all of it dispersed in the air. No one was happy with this wedding.Rose hovered over me, her eyes cold, “This is it, Kristine, the initiation of your plan,” Her hands were shaking as she secured the veil over my head with a strictness emerging on her features."Do you understand the outcome of your actions?” "I can't do anything else, Rose," I said, staring at my reflection, at the precious and exquisite gown made only for me, bringing a triumphant smile on my lips."Today, I became a Nightwood. Today, Edric loses."“Okay, if this is what you

10- Ruined Wedding Night

What the fuck was happening?During the reception, all eyes were locked on us but my mind was elsewhere, not only the dizziness, a strong nauseous sensation within me grew that I barely controlled.The scent of the expensive floral arrangements, thousands of lilies, the scent of meat, suddenly felt highly unsavory. The room tilted dangerously for me.“You are pale, Kristine,” Zayne whispered, his eyes tracking the way my breaths hitched. He brought us extremely close, helping me to stand, “Is the victory not as sweet as you imagined?”“I.. I am fine,” I managed to lie but it was not convincing enough.“Your steps… they are stumbling.” He pointed out, his grip was the only support for me to stand properly and not collapse to the floor..“Yeah, I don’t want to dance anymore,” I mumbled.Glancing at him expectantly, hoping he won’t force me to maintain his ‘perfect’ reputation.He saw the tiredness, the half-lid eyes and twisted facial expression and returned me a nod of approval. “If

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