Lock Me Up, But Not My Heart Novels & Stories

Well let me go see him and tell him how much I love him. I was about to open the ward’s door when I felt a strong hand pull me back, I lost my footing and almost fell but I was caught by the same strong hand that pulled me. What on earth? “Easy!!” I heard the already too familiar voice say, his overpowering presence suddenly seemed to bear down on me. This can’t be happening Looking up and with all of my anger obvious in my eyes, I called out the name of the person I hate the most “ONTARIO, what do you want?”

He opened the box and stared at the black diamond expressionless , she began to worry that he didn't like it but her worries dispersed when he put the ring on and smiled at her happily " I guess this proves that I'm yours doesn't it " he said looking at her , putting the box into his desk drawer he stood up and walked to her before pulling her into his arms again , one hand on her waist and another running up and down her spine and suddenly Seraphina found it hard to breathe " You mentioned three reasons Seraphina but you haven't told me what the third one is " he said as he nibbled on her ear , silently returning the favor from earlier at that moment he used everything he had to resist to u

“When Hope died, everything fell apart.” The room became silent. He sounded devastated. Actually devastated. Not guilty. Not proud. Heartbroken. Selena frowned. Nothing made sense anymore. Then Jonathan opened a file on-screen. A single document appeared. Everyone stared. Because the title read: AUTHORIZED SUBJECTS Hope Morgan. Selena Vale. Only two names. Two. Jonathan swallowed hard. And suddenly— he looked afraid. The screen reflected it clearly. Fear. Genuine fear. Then he said something that changed everything. “HeartLock was never about finding soulmates.”

Strangely enough, my fever broke the very night I put it on. After that, I never had another serious illness. Now he wanted to take it from me and give it to Olivia, as if every memory attached to it meant nothing. When Ryan saw my silence, he added stiffly, as though he were doing me the courtesy of explaining himself. "Olivia has been weak lately. She will only wear it for a few days. Once she feels better, she will give it back." I pressed my fingers to the charm at my throat, then tore it free in one swift motion. Setting it on the coffee table, I slid it toward Olivia.

My voice was calm when I spoke. "We never got married, so we have nothing to do with each other. It's useless for you to kidnap me." One of the men scoffed in response. "You're a stubborn little bitch, aren't you? Our insider told us that you're the person James loves the most. I want to see exactly how far Captain Wesley will go for his woman." I couldn't help but feel like history was repeating itself. I wanted to struggle, but I also knew that it would be a pointless endeavor.

The lock clicks. Sealing my fate.

That's why the black market thrives. Henry set his pen down and leaned back in his chair. He looked at me. "What exactly are you trying to say?" I took a deep breath and met his gaze. Word by word, I said, "If someone obtained a heart through illegal means, could you help put them behind bars?" For a long time, he said nothing. The caution in his expression gradually shifted into scrutiny. "Do you have evidence?" he asked. "Not yet," I said. "But I will soon." I didn't say another word.

"We are not lovey-dovey to give my complete attention to you. We both know the intention of our marriage. So don't expect anything more. Yes, you are not allowed out. I don't want any paparazzi finding out about us. So you are a locked soul here." I cannot control my turmoil of emotions around him. We may be under some contract, but can he not at least be a fellow human being. He is heartless to behave like this. Tears threaten to spill out, and I do not want him to see my weakness. So I do the only thing I could. I run out to my room and sob to sleep. **************** "Lia.. Lia.." I am woken gently. My eyes feel heavy, and I do not want to get up.

Moonlight fell on the personal safe in the corner. The code was 1029. Right after we were mated, I'd accidentally seen him enter it. That was the day our mate bond had awakened. I'd been so naive. I thought it was his clumsy way of being romantic. I had secretly blushed, filled with a joy that lasted a whole year. Until one day, while organizing the pack's most classified files, I saw Victoria's profile. October 29th. That was her birthday. I stared at that impenetrable safe for a full two minutes.

Terror surged through me when I realized all this. No. I couldn't be locked up here… I had wanted to finalize the divorce tomorrow… Forcing myself to calm down, I softened my tone and pleaded with Zane. "Fine, I did it. I admit my mistake and swear I'll never try to hurt her again. Can you please let me go?" However, as the words left my lips, the last lock clicked into place. Once Zane was sure I had absolutely no way of escaping, he abruptly threw the keys aside. Then, he cupped my face in his hands. His bloodshot eyes burned with an anger I had never seen in him before.