Taking Chances Novels & Stories

Just nodded. Like he understood exactly how rare that kind of answer was in my world. Where risk aversion was the golden rule, and playing it safe was the path to guaranteed, if slow, success. This wasn’t playing it safe. This was diving headfirst into the unknown, betting it all on a hunch, a feeling, a shared understanding of what others were too blind, or too scared, to see. "Meeting adjourned," I said, standing and fixing my coat. The fabric shifted, a subtle rustle in the meticulously soundproofed room.

It was about Carver, what he meant to her, and what she was willing to risk for the chance at something real. This was a turning point that would define everything that came after. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as the world seemed to tilt around her. She stared at the door, her mind made up, even if her heart hesitated. She knew what she wanted, even if the path ahead was uncertain. The decision loomed before her, a giant step into the unknown. But Ava had always been a risk-taker, always willing to face whatever challenges life threw her way. This was no different.

“I’ll regret it.” That was the part that scared me the most. My mother was quiet for a moment, her thumb brushing lightly over my hand. Then she spoke. “Hope,” she said gently, “there’s something you need to understand.” I turned slightly to look at her. “Life doesn’t come with guarantees,” she continued. “No matter what you choose, there’s always a risk. That's just life for you, dear.” I stayed silent, listening. “You can walk away from him right now,” she said. “You can choose the safer option. The one that makes sense. The one that protects you.”

You are like a breath of fresh air. I feel my heart tighten slightly, but I keep a light expression. -And you, Lucas, what makes you so sure of you? You seem to never doubt anything. He relies against the file of his chair, crosses his arms and looks at me, an enigmatic smile on the lips. - Do you really want to know? - Yes of course. I am curious. He takes a sip of wine before answering. - It's because I learned not to let myself be braking by fear. I understood that in life, you have to take risks, even with people. If you wait until everything is perfect, you miss everything.

"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."

" Davien my Alpha, I must express my concern about the potential risks associated with this situation. One potential risk that we need to be cautious about is a situation that has the potential to result in significant losses or negative consequences for us. This risk is so significant that it could potentially jeopardize everything we have worked for. It is crucial for us to identify and address this risk promptly and effectively in order to safeguard our interests and ensure the safety of our pack." I gently but firmly placed my hand on his shoulder, offering a comforting touch. "Garret, I completely comprehend and acknowledge the concerns you have expressed. In life, there are moments whe

Axel cut in, breaking the silence, “but I want to know—are we really going to mark Alessia? Can we really take the risk?” His words left us all stuck with our own heavy thoughts. Can we really take the risk?

Didn’t he know that? Travis stood up from his seat and pulled me into his arms. “Cherie, I will fight fate for you. You know that. But the coin has two sides. Everything in life is fifty-fifty. I plan my life ahead. I like things to be in order. I don’t take chances in life. And I won’t take chances with you. I want to make sure you’ll always have a good life. Whether I’m around or not.” “I want you to always be around. I don’t even want to think of the other possibility.”

Zoey rubbed her temples, trying to push away the absurd thought in her head. But Jonathan's face rose unbidden in her mind. She might not have loved me, but she shouldn't have taken it out on our child. With that in mind, Zoey took out her phone and typed quickly, "Pack up. I'm taking you guys out tonight." Sensing how cold it sounded, she frowned and re-typed, "Let's take Jon out for KFC tonight."

Josh asked, he knew his friend too well to know when he had uncertainties about something or someone. "I don't know. I just have a feeling that she is hiding something from me. I could be wrong though." "Have you spoken about your doubts to her?" "Not, whenever I want to, we end up in bed." He smiled remembering. Josh smiled too "Talk to her, and also introduce me to her. We could all go on a double date." "That sounds like a plan," Anthony replied. It felt refreshing talking about his fears to a good friend who was willing to listen and not judge least of all give unsolicited advice.