To Risk It All Novels & Stories

"Now, I want you to trust me big time, Cm. I want a deal with you." "What is it?" She heaved a sigh and closed her eyes. "Let's have an alliance. Let's fight my brother together!" I was shocked. At first, I was hesitant to agree but I saw how her eyes screamed determination and braveness. I nodded. "Let's have an alliance." I know it's risky. But for her, for the city and the people, I will do everything. Even if it cost my death.

"I am afraid of losing you.” I felt my chest tighten. “You will not lose me,” I said. “I almost did.” “I am still here.” “That does not mean I will always be this lucky.” I stepped closer to him. “This is not about luck.” “It is about risk.” “I know.” “And I am not willing to take this risk.” “I am.” Ruin’s eyes darkened. “That is not your decision alone.” “It is my life.” “And my child.” The words hit harder this time, and I looked at him. “I am not trying to take that away from you.”

“⁠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?”

A trust that came at the price of more than I could afford to lose. It was a leap of faith that demanded the most risk, yet offered the highest reward. The kind of bet that was either all in, or nothing at all. So just how much was I willing to gamble? I slowly got up on my feet and stood before him on unsteady legs, my exhaustion still weighing heavily on me.

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?'

"In all things. My heart, my business, my life. All of it belongs to you." I take a moment to process everything he just said and feel the bubbling of unresolved fear. “I love how you love me, and trust me, and believe in me," I confess, "but it doesn't change that this...new development is making things a lot more difficult because now for everything to fall into place, I have to be 100% successful at conning a man into liking me in a single evening." I gasp "That is a huge risk. What if I fail.”

“He never loses little pet, are you sure you don’t want to fall back now? We can show mercy and you can reduce your stake” I simply smiled at his words, “No. I’m not giving up or reducing my stake” I said calmly, and slanted my eyes at Hudson, “Because in life, there are risks…and to truly live, one must dare to risk it all.” Excited cheers resounded in the air at my words, the a main from earlier been the loudest. “Ohhh, I’m really starting to like you, little pet!”

I didn’t turn around. “I don’t want to lose you.” “Then why do I feel like I’m the only one taking risks?” He stood, walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. “Because I’ve spent my whole life avoiding risks. Playing it safe. But you— Mia, you make me reckless.” I turned to face him. “Then be reckless for once, for me." His eyes searched mine. “You want me to call it off tonight?” “Yes.” “And what if everything crashes? What if I lose the deal, the company—”

"What does 'risky' mean?" I inhaled deeply. "We put up a trap. Put on a fictitious supply delivery and see who falls for it. However, in order to make it credible, we will need to restrict who is aware of it to a small group of trustworthy wolves. Darius gave a slow nod. "It's a risk, but it might pay off." Killian looked from one of us to the other, his face inscrutable. He said, "Do it." But use caution. We can't risk losing anybody else.

It would be torture. And I have nowhere else to go. "I can't risk it," I whisper. "I can't tell him. Because if he rejects me, I lose everything. This house. This safety. Him. I lose all of it." "Or you gain everything." "Or I destroy everything we have." Hannah takes my hand. "Love is always a risk. But sometimes the risk is worth it." "Not this time. Not for me." She looks like she wants to argue more. But she doesn't. Just squeezes my hand.