Ruv Novels & Stories

"I will not walk into a crowded ballroom hosted by the same monsters who destroyed my family just to satisfy your board members," Maren declared, backing away from the gilded invitation. Her chest heaved as the image of Desmond waiting inside that venue took root in her mind. "You can freeze your trust fund and burn your company to the ground because I am not going to that gala."

Then he blinked, and the mask was back. "Eat," he said. "We're going to the pool later." Mia clapped her hands. "Yes! Finally. I've been dying to get in that water. It's like a sauna out there." "I'll set up the umbrellas," Leo said, tearing off a piece of toast. "Need to check the chemical levels too. The filter's been acting up." "You're so handy," Mia said admiringly. "Olivia, your stepbrother is a catch. Too bad he's, you know, your stepbrother."