Falling In Love With A Rival Novels & Stories

“You can’t fake that.” I tried to shove him away, but it was like my arms were moving through water. “Don’t,” I managed. “Don’t do this.” He paused. For a second—just one second—something flickered in his eyes. Guilt? Fear? But it vanished as fast as it came. “I’ve always loved you,” Drake whispered. “Not like a brother. Never like a brother.” His lips brushed mine. I turned my head. I fought. Even with the dizziness, even with the warmth crawling under my skin and messing with my thoughts—I still fought.

“I didn’t plan on falling in love with you. But I did. And every plan I had, I burned it because you were worth more than revenge. You are my peace, Elena.” She stood too now, shaking. “Why didn’t you tell me? You let me fall in love with you thinking this was real. When really you were my father’s rival long before you became my lover.” Sebastian looked tormented. “I didn’t know how. I was afraid. Afraid that the truth would turn you away.” She stepped back, tears glossing her eyes. “And maybe it will.” He took a step forward. “Don’t say that. Elena, please. Look at what we’ve built. Doesn’t that mean more than the past?”

I rolled onto my side, staring at the wall separating me from Hayden. I couldn’t hear them anymore, but that almost made it worse. My imagination filled in the blanks. My jaw clenched. You’re seriously hot, you know that? I don’t get why you’re single. My fingers hovered over the screen as I thought because I kissed my rival and he acted like I ruined his life. Instead, I type….. Who says I’m single? Oh? Is that supposed to scare me off? I huffed a quiet laugh. He was bold and I give him that.

“Well, obviously there are some rules, the man has to be fitting to your station.” I nodded, Tristan and Lord Leven’s maid came to mind. “But yes Miss Felton, I am willing to consider whomever you choose.” I smiled and my eyes filled with tears. I couldn’t help it. I had been so afraid that I would be stuck in a loveless marriage, with my soul and spirit slowly being crushed. I dabbed my eyes and returned my gaze to Lord Leven. “Thank you my Lord. I don’t know how to thank you. I’ve been so frightened.”

“The Vale family Damon?” She exhaled slowly. “Yes.” The Vale family. Their biggest rivals. For over thirty years the Romano and Vale companies had competed for contracts, investors, and influence in the business world. The rivalry was legendary. And Damon Vale was the heir to it all. Which meant one thing. Trouble. As if sensing her gaze, Damon looked up. Their eyes met across the room. Recognition flickered instantly. Then something else. Amusement. Elena straightened her posture. “Oh no,” she murmured.

Sophia left that night visibly shaken and impressed, but the rivalry had been born. Her return added a dangerous new layer of competition, jealousy, and excitement to our already chaotic lifestyle. And I found myself secretly loving every second of it. To be continued…

Ignoring the pain shooting through my jaw, I sneered, “You’re the shameless one, Juniper Green. Weren’t you hopelessly in love with Sean in our previous life? Didn’t you hate me for standing between the two of you? Weren’t you the one who personally signed off on the agreement to donate my bone marrow and sent me to my death? So now that I’ve willingly stepped aside and fulfilled your dream of being together, why do you care who I’m with?” Juniper’s eyes widened in shock, and her hand froze on my chin. “You… You’ve been reborn as well?” she asked. I shoved her hand away and straightened up, my gaze sweeping over both her and Sean. “What? Are you surprised? If the two of you can be reborn, wh

“We’re done talking about this.” “I don’t think we are.” She grabbed my arm, forcing me to face her. Her grip was stronger than it should have been. “Because I know exactly what you’re feeling, Lucas. I know exactly what it’s like to watch someone you were promised to choose someone else instead. To watch them build a life with a rival while you’re left standing alone.” “This isn’t the same…”

Jealousy and fear contaminated our pure friendship and blinded me from the truth. But when I told Vian that I was in love with Ava, he was surprised but never once did his face show jealousy or anger. I was expecting him to show me one of those so that it would be easier for me to hate him. I felt this prick in my chest when he smiled and said that he was happy for me. I knew he wasn’t happy, but he tried to be happy for his friend, which is more than something that I did. Even then I didn’t even try to understand them. I was just obsessed about getting the price without even thinking if she even wants me back.

I was supposed to hate him. Falling for him was never part of the plan. Jamie Bronte has everything people dream of—talent, money, fame, and a future waiting for him in the hockey world. What he doesn’t have is freedom. Trapped beneath the expectations of a powerful father who controls every part of his life, Jamie has perfected the art of pretending everything is fine. Until Asher Blackstone arrives. Asher is everything Jamie shouldn’t want. Arrogant. Competitive. Infuriatingly irresistible. And his newest rival on the ice. Everyone knows Asher carries a dangerous secret. Six months ago, his former best friend disappeared under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind a sc