Fifty Shades Of Grey Masquerade Mga Nobela at Kwento

James stomped on the accelerator, following at a distance, headlights off, pulse hammering. They wove through side streets into a darker part of town. Finally the black car stopped outside a discreet building that looked like its owner was super rich. The masked man got out, guiding Mariam through a heavy steel door. A faint light spilled out of the pavement before the door closed again. James sat gripping the steering wheel until his knuckles whitened. His heart pounded with a mix of rage, humiliation, and something else he couldn’t name.

Green-brown contact lenses that make my stare almost inhuman. The slit in my black dress teases up my thigh with every step, high enough to pull a knife from if I need to. My cleavage is on full display, glossy and highlighted. My skin glows with a fake softness, oiled to distraction, but under it—steel. The moment I enter, heads turn. I know I'm hot .. Whispers. Desire. Suspicion. Exactly what I want. This isn’t just a party — it’s a goddamn masquerade of killers and liars.

He reached across the table, lightly touching her hand. “Mary…” he said softly, voice low. “What did he mean?” She shook her head, blinking back tears. “I… I don’t know, Bask. I…” Bask’s eyes narrowed. The way she avoided looking at him, at the rest of the table, at Zach… it wasn’t just confusion. It was guilt. She was hiding something. He took a slow sip of his wine, letting the liquid coat his tongue, clear his thoughts. He needed to think, to plan. Bask had built his empire on observation and control.

Cold seeped through my hair, into my skull, a chill that had nothing to do with temperature and everything to do with the shape of the future unfolding. The Masquerade. Every year, the Academy's elite hid their faces behind silk and enchanted gold. Every year, sins were committed behind masks that would be politely forgotten come dawn. It was the pinnacle of social theater - a night where identity dissolved and only power remained. It was also, I realized, the perfect place for a public execution dressed as a rescue.

Anthony retrieves the bottle and glasses from the maid and dismisses her with a nod. "I like what you've done with your hair" he informs, filling the glasses. "One more thing we have to thank Kenzie for" he hands me a champaign flute. "Cheers" I raise my glass and he clinks it with his. The champaign's a pale, rose color and it tastes deliciously crisp. "Here" he hands me a large, silver pouch that was lying on the centre table. I reach into it and pull out a black masquerade mask. It's beautiful, it has gold ribbons threaded around the edges and stunning gold filigree around the eyes and intricate patterns in gold, thin lines.

The night air was thick with the scent of power, money, and sin. The Graves Estate stood like a fortress, a mansion of glass and steel, looming over the city like a kingdom of shadows. Inside, the annual masquerade ball was in full swing—New York’s most powerful figures dressed in black and gold, their faces hidden behind delicate masks. Elena stepped into the grand hall, her gown a deep shade of crimson, a color that spoke of war and temptation. She wasn’t here to blend in. She was here to be seen. The room was alive with whispers. Who was she?

Chapter 45: A Dance with Shadows The gala sparkled with glamour, a testament to the wealth and influence of those in attendance. The air buzzed with the soft hum of conversation, laughter, and the occasional clink of champagne glasses. Melissa, now disguised as Allison Roman, moved through the crowd with practiced grace. She wore a sleek black gown, her hair styled in an elegant updo, and her demeanor calm yet alert. Every step she took felt like a calculated move in a high stakes game of chess.

Not that I hold anything against Gloria, we were good friends too and had a great time back in college but I want nothing to do with her. We all know the only reason why she's hanging tightly around Flynn is to get close to me. I look to my left at Mona, she's in a red strapless dress that hugs her curves and falls to her ankles, it has a slit on the left side of her thigh and she's paired it with red heels. Her blond hair is styled to the side, revealing her smooth neck. My dick twitches at the thought of biting and sucking on that neck while holding on to those curves.