All Chapters of BOUND TO THE TEXAS TYCOON : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Jasmine’s POVI woke up with a heavy groan, my eyes opening slowly. The pain between my legs was still there, a deep, constant ache that brought everything from last night rushing back. I lay still for a moment, staring at the ceiling. Adonis’s side of the bed was perfectly made, like none of it had ever happened. He was already gone.I sat up carefully, wincing as I swung my legs over the side. When I stood, I limped slightly. It had been my first time. I had always told Sebastian I wanted to wait until marriage. Now the man my mother sold me to had taken that from me.I walked over to the small fridge in the bedroom, grabbed a bottle of water, and swallowed the morning-after pill I had hidden away. I knew how obsessive Adonis could be. After a long shower in the bathroom, I felt a little more awake and headed downstairs.Dominga’s voice carried from the living area as she gave instructions to the maids. She ran the household on the ranch and had been kind to me since I arrived.“Goo

Jasmine’s POVI moved quietly down the dark hallway, my heart hammering so hard I could feel it in my throat. The house was mostly silent, except for the faint sounds of the ranch hands working outside. Adonis had left for a meeting, and I knew this was my only chance. I slipped into his private study, closing the door behind me with a soft click.My hands trembled as I picked up the phone on the heavy wooden desk. I dialed my father’s number and held my breath while it rang.“Hello?” His voice came through, warm and familiar.“Papa,” I whispered, fighting back tears.“Jasmine? Honey, is that you?”I pressed a hand over my mouth to keep from sobbing. “It’s me, Dad.”“Oh, sweetheart. It’s so good to hear your voice. How are you doing?”I forced a smile into my tone even though my chest felt tight. “I’m okay. How are you? You sound stronger.”“I’m doing much better,” he said happily. “You need to see me now. I’ve improved a lot.”“I’m so glad, Dad. Really.” My voice cracked a little. “A

Adonis’s POV“Where were you?” I asked, looking her up and down. “I don’t think you’re crazy enough to try escaping in your nightwear.”“I haven’t gone anywhere,” Jasmine said quickly. “I was in the kitchen.”“Don’t lie to me.” I stood up from the bed. “I just came from the kitchen. You weren’t there. So where were you?”“I felt hungry, so I went down to get some snacks. Then I stepped outside for a bit of fresh air. That’s all.”I took a slow breath, trying to stay calm. “I don’t want you wandering around the ranch at night. I already have security watching the place, and I’m adding more cameras tomorrow. Don’t do anything you’ll regret. Escaping is pointless anyway.”“I’m not trying to escape again,” she replied. “Why would I put myself through that when I know you’ll always find me?”I studied her face. Something felt off. “What changed? Two days ago you tried to run and made a whole scene about it.”“I thought about it more carefully this time.”I stepped closer and reached out to

Adonis POV “What a surprise, Adonis. You didn’t tell me you were coming.” Gabriel’s voice carried a mix of warmth and happiness as he opened the front door of my city villa. Maya and I stepped inside. The cool air from the air conditioning brushed against my skin, a welcome contrast to the heat outside. Gabriel closed the door with a soft click behind us. “Hi, Gabriel,” Maya said, her tone light. “I’m so glad to see you, Maya.” He leaned in and pecked her on the cheek. “It’s been too long.” “Thanks, Gabriel.” She smiled back at him. I barely had time to set my thoughts in order before Maya turned to me, her hand slipping into mine. “Adonis, it’s been ages since we swam together. Let’s head to the pool and cool off before we do anything else.” Her eyes sparkled with that familiar eagerness. I hesitated. The drive from the ranch had left me drained, and the last thing I wanted was to prolong the day. “Maya, can we do that later? I’m tired. I need to rest properly first.”

Jasmine POV“Ma’am, aren’t you going upstairs? It’s late already,” Dominga said from the kitchen entrance, her voice gentle but tired.“No, Dominga. I’ll read for a little longer and then head upstairs. Thank you.”“Alright. Goodnight, ma’am.”“Goodnight, Dominga.”Once her footsteps faded toward the staff quarters, I stood up and walked into the kitchen. I had been craving ice cream all evening, and I wasn’t about to wait until tomorrow. I opened the freezer section of the big refrigerator, pulled out the vanilla tub, and grabbed a spoon. I settled at the kitchen island, flipping pages in my novel while slowly eating straight from the container. The quiet house and the cold sweetness were the only comforts I had tonight.A short while later, the front door opened. I froze, then slipped off the stool and moved to the kitchen doorway to peek out. It was Adonis and Maya. They had finally returned after three days in the city.Maya immediately hugged Adonis from behind. “Let’s go to the