To Risk It All Novels & Stories

He found none. “Maya… the risk…” “Is everything,” I finished for him. “The risk is everything. That’s the point. What we have is worth everything. Isn’t it?” For a long moment, there was only the sound of the wind skittering dead leaves across the pool cover. The great, silent house loomed behind us, a monument to Clara’s control.

“Does your ex boyfriend know you're out here sending suggestive pictures to your boss at 11pm on a weekend?” “What? No! I…” "And yet," he took a slow step closer, forcing her back against the wall, " You did, moments after I detained you for hours. It looks rather intentional, Scarlett." His use of her full name sent a shudder through her. “I’m telling the truth,” she whispered. “And I am telling you,” he countered, “I don’t believe you.” Her nails bit into her palms. “Why would I send you something like that? Why would I risk my job?”

The documents were printed screenshots of Rachel's WhatsApp group chat with her roommates. Rachel: "Joel's wife and Michael's wife called them asking for help. I told them women get jealous and love to test people for no reason, and that models should stay put. "They believed me without question and didn't even bother to dig deeper. Two pregnant women—one of them even rolled down a hill during a thunderstorm. This is going to be so entertaining! Sabrina Johnson: "Rachel, this could cost lives. Don't you think you're taking it too far?"

I remarked after a few moments, "then why don't you just go all out?" "Go all out?" "Yeah. Confess to her in the proper way this time, such as by telling her you've loved her for ten years. Just say all you want to say to her. Tell her everything you've been keeping hidden for the past ten years." "What if I get rejected?" "Ask yourself that. What if she turned you down? Are you going to give up so easily? Can you give her up?" Caesar shook his head quickly. "No. I can't bear the thought of losing her."

Rem is the safest place I know, so… yeah. I’m taking the fucking risk.

No wonder he had people watch over us when he left. “You are next in line to take over the business yet you want me back?” how selfish can this guy be? Are we suddenly going to stop being targets when we are with him? This is so confusing. “The heart wants what it wants and mine wants you. I love you, Mia, I never stopped, and coming here and finding you with another man doesn’t sit well with me. I am willing to risk it all for you and our son.” Risk it all? What does that even mean?

I could feel it and if care wasn't taken… “No shit it’s risky,” Noreo shot back.

“You’re talking about an all-out offensive.” “Yes.” “In their territory,” Javier added. “Yes.” “With no guarantee we walk out of it,” Alvaro finished. I didn’t look away. “Exactly.. this is an if I perish I perish kind of situation .” The weight of that settled heavily between us, thicker than anything before because this wasn’t just strategy anymore, this was risk in its purest form, the kind that didn’t leave room for hesitation or retreat once it began. “That’s not a plan,” Javier said quietly. “That’s a gamble.”

Even if it meant giving in. Even if it meant risking everything.

“Yeah? Tell me.” The words felt strange in my mouth, unfamiliar and heavy. “I want to take a risk,” I said slowly. “Not in the company. Not in the deals or the numbers. But somewhere else. Somewhere just for me.” Alexander’s brow furrowed slightly, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes. “What kind of risk?”