Risking It All Novels & Stories

“You’ve been worried all night.” “Not worried, just considering things,” she admitted, stepping away and looking at the ocean. “Do you ever have those all-or-nothing moments in your life? Like a crossroad moment when you know everything is about to change. No matter what you do, the knowledge is there. No matter how much you feel like you should hold back... you can’t help but want to take a risk.” “I need a little more than that.” I joined her, leaning on the balcony. “Are we talking personal or business?”

"The question is if you're brave enough to choose it." "I'm not brave, I'm terrified." "Good. That means it matters." He leaned his forehead against mine. "Do you know what I've learned in my life? The things worth having are always terrifying. Because they require us to be vulnerable. To risk something real." "And what are you risking?" "Everything." His voice was barely audible. "I'm risking falling for someone who might choose someone else. Who might break my heart. Who might decide that safety with them is better than uncertainty with me."

Do I really want to risk that? My thoughts swirled endlessly, making me dizzy at some point. I gently lowered myself onto the couch, leaning back as I met his eyes again. “The truth is I want you, Alessandro. So fucking bad. But I don’t know if it’s worth the risk. If it’s worth anything at all.”

“Well, it didn’t seem to register. I can see you getting all dreamy-eyed just talking about him. Taking risks is all fun and games, Zo, until you end up seriously hurt.” From her position in the corner of the sofa, Anja scoffed. “Jesus, Sienna, loosen up. The whole point of a risk is the adrenaline that comes from the potential of getting hurt. Why else would anyone go bungee jumping or sky diving or swim with damn sharks? You can’t spend your entire life surrounded by safety nets. What a boring existence.” “Better a boring existence than none at all.” “You might as well have none at all if that’s your outlook.” Raising her hands in exasperation, she widened her eyes as she swiveled to face

"Yes, it was a risky thing. In fact, Maria thought I was going crazy but I didn't let that stop me because everything in this life is risky and yeah, I love taking Risks." "Sure, it's good to take risks but you don't just take risks, you take calculated Risks." "Yeah, right? Well, to cut the long story short, I got some good news last night." "Wow! Congratulations." He said even though he does not get what she was talking about. "Thank you, sir." "So, tell me more about this business, the name, the kind of deals you are Into, and how I will gain from it if I want to invest. You know?" He said with a beguiling smile.

And I tell them that I do it voluntarily without expecting anything in return. You are wonderful and intelligent but I repeat. Don't take unnecessary risks. Promise me! I promise you. After all, isn't that what we all want? Gathering evidence from where we can lock up Sarah for the rest of her miserable life?'

The weight of the decision pressed against my chest like a vice, tightening with each passing second. I had replayed every possible outcome, every consequence, but no matter how I tried to spin it, the reality remained the same—this was a risk. A dangerous, reckless, all-or-nothing risk. But I was done playing it safe. Alexander sat at his desk, fingers steepled, eyes burning with skepticism as he stared at me from across the room. "Absolutely not."

Never heard so much as a sliver of emotion. “He went to a club. We talked, he bought drinks…” She was losing the thread. “Kade, he told me everything. We’ve got him.” “Do you have any idea of the danger you’ve put yourself in? They could be watching you, right now.” “I know the risks I’m taking.” Her tongue felt clumsy. What was he talking about? Who were ‘they’? “You are risking your life, Raven. You understand that, don’t you?” “It’s my life. My risk.”

“⁠The long‍er we wait, the higher th‌e risk⁠. I’m not leaving th⁠is to chance any longer.” River’s jaw tig‍htened, and his hands clenched into fists‌ at his sides. “D‍o you even realize wha⁠t‍ you’re risking? That l‌and those legends people go‍ there, few‌ return. And you plan to walk⁠ into it with… your mate?”

“They can be. But they can also be dangerous, as you have mentioned before. Especially when there’s a lot at stake.” Roman’s eyes darken a shade, and his voice drops to a near whisper. “Some risks are worth taking, Aella. The question is, do you play it safe, or do you roll the dice?” I take a deep breath. “I know what I signed up for, Roman.” He smirks. “Is that so? It’s interesting you call it a ‘learning curve.’ I could give you private lessons if you’d like help with that curve.” I catch my breath, the flirtatious undertone not lost on me. “I’ll consider it,” I reply cautiously.