Novel & Cerita Stand-in

I had spent eight years longing for this title, hoping James would one day hold my hand and introduce me proudly to everyone. But instead, all I got was him declaring someone else as his girlfriend. As his words fell, the room went completely silent. Everyone turned to look at me. They had always assumed I was James’s girlfriend. After all, I had cared for him in every way, from his work to his personal life. But now, it was clear—I was just a stand-in. Now that the real one had returned, my presence had become painfully awkward. "Wow... let's applaud!" I forced a smile, fighting back tears. "Mr. Carter finally has a girlfriend! Let's toast to the future Mrs.

A horizontal kick hit him in the stomach! Stanley stood up after much difficulty but was sent flying again. He crashed into a two-meter tall wall that separated the stage from the stands!

He was standing. She had expected this, the particular and specific choice of a man who understood the vocabulary of physical space and had decided, in advance, that he would not be sitting when she entered. Standing was the position of someone who had not settled, who had not made themselves at home, who was making the particular and specific statement that this was not their arrival but their visit, and visits, ended.

It could be imagined how difficult it was for a little girl who was still not an adult to be self-reliant. "Then I thought I could earn more money by being an actress, so I attended and passed the entrance examination of city film academy. Stanley knew and said if I dare to make a fool of myself and try to become an actress, he would deny his paternity of me. It was a threat, and that was what I wanted! But the Greg's were really cold-hearted and directly drove me out without permitting me to even take a piece of clothing with me.

The one person who is a he that wouldn't let me go is him. GARRETT.

It was fifee when it was onl he and his son but then he wouldn't want her to feel uncomfortable at the least by chastity's presence. He walked to one of the chairs and sat heavily on it, running his hand through his hair. Aria stood in front of him and refused to move an inch away from where she was standing. Jacob didn't notice it at first because he was lost in his thoughts but then he rose his head and was shocked to still see her standing there like she was some statue. "Is anything the problem? Why are you Standing there like you were asked to remain there?" He wondered aloud with his eyes glued on her.

“Do you get it? I didn’t come here to ask you to- No. I only came here to tell you what happened between us was nothing but a mistake. A one night mistake. One that’s never going to happen again. Never ever. So do not even think of getting any weird ideas in your head.” “Weird ideas?” He finally shifted his gaze from his phone, assuring me he was indeed listening to my rants. “You seem to be mistaken. You are the one having weird ideas here. Not the other way round.” “Excuse me?” “Do you really want me to spell it out for you?” He dropped his phone and immediately took a step towards me, having me take two away from him. “I don’t care about what happened between us. It was a one night stand

They stood there for a few seconds longer before quietly leaving,the door clicked shut behind them and for the first time in a long while, I let myself cry. ________________ The day of the mating ceremony came and the pack grounds was decorated in white and green flowers Attendance was mandatory and since I was now officially transferring to Winter Hill, I stood near Alpha Kai and his warriors as their pack member.I could feel his gaze on me occasionally but I refused to look at him. Damien stood on the ceremonial podium in dark suit, looking every inch of the Alpha that he was and Rhea stood beside him in a sliver ball gown. I focused on regulating my breathing, I inhaled and exhaled as I c

Even as we pulled away, Sara’s tear-streaked face burned in my memory. If only there was a better way to bring her into the picture. But right now, keeping her a secret felt like the only way to protect her. --- The car rolled into Sebastian’s estate, stopping at the grand entrance of his mansion. He stood waiting on the front steps, casually dressed in a fitted black shirt and tailored slacks. For a man who lived behind layers of power and intimidation, he looked disarmingly approachable like this. When his eyes found mine, he smiled. “Welcome to my humble abode.”

Caleb was considerate and even offered to get me a pad. While I washed my underwear, he leaned against the doorframe, looking distracted. After a long pause, he hesitated and said, "Babe, I'm afraid I might lose control if I stay with you tonight. Can I go grab some drinks with the guys? I promise I'll be back soon." My gut instinct told me he wasn't just going out for drinks. Still, I let out a relieved sigh and kissed him lightly. "All right, but don't stay out too late."