Chapter: Chapter 50: Wedding/ EpilogueRose’s POV:I stood there, staring at the dress hanging on the wall in front of me. It shimmered in the dim light, the lace and silk almost mocking me as I tried to focus on its intricate details, the beauty that should have been the highlight of a joyous occasion. But all I could think about was how wrong everything felt.“I never saw myself doing this, Sasha… getting married to Jace.” My voice was barely a whisper, the words slipping out in a way I couldn’t stop.Sasha, ever the composed one, smiled faintly as she placed a delicate hairpin into my hair. She did her best to mask the worry in her eyes, though I could see it clearly. She knew. She understood the turmoil inside me."I know," she said softly. "If your mum and dad could see you now, they would be so proud of you. You look beautiful, Rose." Her hands gently pressed on my shoulder blades, trying to ease some of the tension that I couldn’t release, but nothing could truly comfort me.“I wish they were here to see me," I said
Last Updated: 2022-02-08
Chapter: Chapter 49: Morning Of The WeddingRose’s POV:I woke up in Jace's room, the sterile, heavy air around me suffocating. The echo of last night—the cold blade against my skin, the dark thoughts I couldn't escape—still lingered, as if they were an uninvited guest haunting me. I hadn’t wanted to survive, but here I was, still breathing.Jace didn’t want to leave me alone, of course. Because controlling me is his only way of loving me, right? Richelle and Janelle weren’t allowed to see me, the only comfort I had left. They’d been pushed away until after the wedding—after I was married off to this life I didn’t ask for, didn’t choose.I closed my eyes, feeling Jace’s arm around my waist, and I swallowed the rising bile in my throat. I was supposed to marry him today. Today... as if it would fix all the cracks in the broken pieces of me. But how could it? How could it ever?I’m trapped, I thought bitterly. I don’t even know if Kaiser can save me this time."Roselle, are you awake?" Jace’s voice cut through the silence, soft bu
Last Updated: 2022-02-08
Chapter: Chapter 48: EmotionsRose's Pov:I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, couldn't even focus on anything without the knot in my stomach growing tighter. My thoughts were a whirlwind, and nothing felt right. My family was a mess, and I was starting to wonder if maybe my whole life was too. It wasn’t just the chaos; it was the suffocating realization that this wasn’t what I had imagined for myself. I wasn’t sure what I expected anymore, but it wasn’t this.I turned on my side, staring at the ceiling, unable to ignore the heaviness pressing down on me. I'm getting married tomorrow. The words slipped out of my mouth, but they didn’t sound real. They didn’t even sound like they belonged to me. At eighteen, I never could have imagined my life heading in this direction. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. I had dreamed of it—my life, my future—but it never looked like this.I had spent years in my head, planning my life. First date, then boyfriend and girlfriend, maybe a couple of years of growing together, then marriage
Last Updated: 2022-02-08
Chapter: Chapter 47: Trying On DressesRose’s POV:I hate this place. I hate everything about it—the suffocating walls, the constant reminder that my life is no longer my own. I can't even leave for a damn trip to the mall because Jace doesn’t trust me. What a joke. After that phone call—God, after everything—he hasn’t even bothered to come back. He’s just gone, leaving me here, locked away, as though I’m some fragile, easily-breakable object.I glance at the rack of wedding dresses in front of me. If there was any doubt in my mind before, it’s gone now. I want to rip them all apart. Tear them into tiny pieces, burn them, stomp on the ashes. Don’t judge me. I know it’s irrational. But I’m desperate. I’m suffocating, and my anger is the only thing that makes me feel alive.Sasha’s voice snaps me out of my thoughts. “This was the one you pointed out in the beginning, wasn’t it?”I look at the dress, the one that I’d been pushed into choosing. The one that’s supposed to symbolize the new chapter of my life. Marriage. The word
Last Updated: 2022-02-08
Chapter: Chapter 46: A Day Before The WeddingRose's POV:I wake up with Jace’s arm wrapped around my waist, and I can already feel the weight of this day pressing on me. Tomorrow’s the wedding. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around it. This is what my life has come to? Forced into a marriage with a man I barely recognize. A man who has turned into a cold-hearted monster. I’m stuck, surrounded by lies and betrayal, and there’s only one thing I want—freedom.I glance at the ring on my finger. The stupid, shiny symbol of the cage I’m trapped in. It’s as if my heart is screaming to rip it off, but I don’t dare. Who would I even be without it?Sighing in desperation, I feel the ache of missing someone I can never have—Ryder. Ryder, the one who’s haunted my dreams and my thoughts, even after everything. I want to be in his arms. I want him to hold me, tell me everything is going to be okay, but that's a fantasy I can’t afford to indulge. He killed Felicity. My cousin. My flesh and blood. My heart knows that I shouldn’t want him, th
Last Updated: 2021-03-05
Chapter: Chapter 45: Slept With The EnemyRose’s POV:Oh, wonderful. Another rehearsal with Jace. Isn’t my life just one big, thrilling Broadway production? I could practically hear the applause as I plop back down on the bed in my less-than-glamorous room, my hands awkwardly folded in my lap. Yep, this is my life now: rehearsing a wedding, while my future husband—who I barely know—stands there and pretends to care. Meanwhile, I can't even find a comfortable position on this damn bed. The pillows are too fluffy, the sheets too... pristine. Doesn't it feel perfect, Rose? Just like you always imagined your wedding night to be.I glance out the window, because clearly staring at the ceiling isn’t going to solve any of my problems. Outside, the world seems to be just... existing, like it has no clue about the mess I’m stuck in. And then there’s him.“Ryder,” I whisper under my breath, like saying his name will somehow make him appear outside my window and sweep me away from this insanity. I let out a dramatic sigh, my chin resting
Last Updated: 2021-02-09
Dark Obsession
His face said it all—the lone scar running down his cheek, a jagged reminder of a past shrouded in blood and violence. His cold, calculating eyes never left me, watching from the window across the street, tracking my every movement like I was nothing more than prey. He was bad news, the kind of danger that should have sent me running. But there was something about him, something dark, that pulled me in—like a moth drawn to a flame.
Faith had no idea what she was getting herself into when she first crossed his path. The warnings were clear, the whispers of a bloodthirsty secret that was supposed to be a myth—until she met him. Now, as she feels the grip of his obsession tighten around her, she can’t escape. He’s not just watching her; he’s consumed by her. She could feel it in the way his eyes lingered, in the way he hovered just out of reach, his presence haunting her every step.
She should have run when she had the chance. But now, trapped in his world, there’s no escape. Faith is the light in his suffocating darkness, the one thing that keeps him tethered to the edge of humanity. But the question remains—can he control the monster inside him long enough to keep her safe, or will his hunger consume them both?
The flame burns brighter. The danger grows closer. And as the nights grow colder, Faith’s only hope is that he can keep his darkest urges in check. Because if he can’t… she will become the next victim of his insatiable thirst.
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Chapter: Chapter 11: Getting Ready\ ReunionFaith's POV:I stand in front of my mirror, the weight of my decisions pulling at me. A dress in one hand, another in the other. My heart races as I contemplate what to wear for my date with Alessandro, all the while, Dimitry’s warning echoes in my mind. Alone in my room, I try to rationalize, to ignore the gnawing feeling at the pit of my stomach.Alessandro had been nothing but kind to me, a gentleman—an old-fashioned type of man I thought I could trust. So why did Dimitry’s words hang over me like a dark cloud? He’s dangerous, Faith. Stay away.But… nothing about Alessandro ever felt dangerous. He asked me out on a date, and he treated me with such warmth, such respect. Was I missing something? My thoughts were a tangled mess, and I just couldn’t make sense of it all.Suddenly, the shrill ring of my phone slices through the silence. I glance down to see my mum’s name flashing on the screen. A sigh of relief escapes me. She’s the one person who could always calm my nerves. I answer
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: Chapter 10: WalkingFaith's Pov:Once I locked up the shop and turned around, I was met with a sight that made my heart skip a beat. Alessandro was standing there, his eyes fixed on the sky, looking up at the moon. The way the moonlight bathed him in a soft glow made him look almost ethereal, like he was a part of the night itself. He stood still for a moment, taking in a deep breath of the cold, crisp air."Beautiful, isn’t it?" I asked, a small smile tugging at my lips as I couldn’t help but admire the view in front of me, both the moon and him. I was never a big fan of the cold, but somehow, with him here, it didn’t feel so bad.He glanced over at me then, his eyes flicking away from the moon to meet mine. “This is my day and night, it feels like,” he replied, a hint of something unreadable in his voice.I raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. “How so?” I asked, genuinely wanting to know more about him. Alessandro was a mystery wrapped in layers, and every time I thought I could peel one back, I was lef
Last Updated: 2022-03-28
Chapter: Chapter 9: First Day On The JobFaith's Pov:I woke with a gasp, my chest tight as if I had just run a marathon in my sleep. The nightmares were relentless, plaguing my every dream. I hadn’t had a peaceful night’s sleep since I was a child. Every time I tried to close my eyes, I was pulled into a nightmare that felt too real, too vivid. I blinked rapidly, my gaze falling to the alarm clock next to my bed. Three in the morning. Of course. I groaned in frustration, flopping back down onto my pillow, my body a tangled mess of frustration and exhaustion.When can I start living without fear of him? I thought aloud, the words hanging in the dark room, as if saying them out loud might make them true.Looking back, I could hardly believe how naive I’d been. Cain had twisted everything, made me believe that it was my fault, that I deserved every little bit of pain I’d endured. For so long, I believed him. But then Georgia had knocked some sense into me, telling me to run, to hide, that staying with Cain could very well be my
Last Updated: 2022-03-08
Chapter: Chapter 8: VisitAlessandro's Pov:I barged into the house, gripping the stair railing like it was the only thing keeping me tethered to my sanity. The stench of her blood still lingered in the air, invading my senses like a poison. I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to push it away, trying to regain some semblance of control. My vision flickered red, the hunger clawing at me like an animal, demanding satisfaction. Stumbling into the kitchen, I yanked open the fridge, ripping open a blood bag, and shoved it to my mouth like it was the only thing keeping me from losing myself completely. I leaned back against the counter, savoring the cool relief as it flowed through me.“Well, well, well,” I heard a voice from behind me.A voice that I hadn't heard in over a century. My body went rigid, all the blood in my veins freezing as I turned around, slowly—too slowly—my heart still thundering in my chest. And there he was. Luca.Of course. He had to be here, didn’t he? Why wouldn’t he be?I stared at him for a mom
Last Updated: 2022-03-07
Chapter: Chapter 7: Paper cutFaith’s POVI close the door behind Alessandro, and instantly I feel a fluttering in my chest. The kind of fluttering that makes no sense, but somehow makes perfect sense at the same time. It's like my heart's trying to do a little dance, and I'm stuck trying to figure out the rhythm. As I lead him into the kitchen, I can't help but wonder why on earth he would choose to help me. I mean, sure, I’m grateful, but we barely know each other. How did he even know where I lived?I lean against the counter, trying to act casual, but I feel that awkward, yet warm, tension in the air. There's a comfortable silence hanging between us, like we're both waiting for something to break it. My mind races with a thousand questions, but for some reason, I only ask one."I guess a thank you is in order for getting me home safe," I say, offering him a small, sincere smile. It feels right to say it, even if it’s the smallest of gestures."You don’t need to," he replies casually, as if it’s no big deal. "It
Last Updated: 2022-02-28
Chapter: Chapter 6: New Job/ New FacesFaith’s POVI leave the café with my half-full cup of caramel goodness and decide to take a little detour to the park. I find a quiet spot under a tree and settle in with my book, The House Beyond The Gate. The warm coffee in my hand, the occasional rustle of the leaves... it should be peaceful, right? Instead, my mind refuses to cooperate.I take a sip, letting the sweetness settle in my chest, and sigh. Who was that stranger?I glance around, taking in the calm, almost too perfect surroundings. People are walking their dogs, a couple of kids are playing catch... all so idyllic. Too normal. It’s as if the universe is trying a little too hard to convince me that everything is perfectly fine. But, of course, my brain just has to ruin it.So, back to that stranger. Did I give him my address? Maybe he was a friend of Dimitri’s? But no... if that were the case, I’d have heard from one of them by now. Great, so now I’m left wondering if I’ve been kidnapped by some random guy or...I pause,
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Chapter: Chapter 16: Returning To SchoolRoselle's Pov:I lay down on my bed in complete silence, my parents are now getting a divorce 'god how did we end up here I thought turning on my side looking out the window sighing out, I thought our family would be held together more firmly but I guess I understand, I wouldn't want my parents in a loveless marriage just because of their kids I wouldn't want that on anyone.I turn on my back again, hearing a soft knock behind the door"Who is it?" I asked"It's just me..." Jace said from behind the door coming in seeing me staring up at the ceiling"What's wrong?" He questioned sitting on the other side of the bed"My parents just told me a couple of hours ago they're getting a divorce..." I repliedHe lays back his head rested against the headboard of my bed "Sometimes some relationships don't work out and within good reason" He said my focus turns to him"What if we don't work? What if
Last Updated: 2022-02-10
Chapter: Chapter 15: Motorbike LessonsRoselle's Pov:I hum as I walk home listening to my music blasting through my AirPods, typing on my phone a series of messages to Janelle annoyed because I wanted to stay over, When I reach my front door I look up to see Jace on the phone looking quite...distraught I furrow my brows as I pull out my AirPods and put them back in the casing to hear the last words of the conversation."Yes father he's down there," He saidShivers cascaded down my spine was he talking about some sort of torture dungeon I was petrified scared even how long could I keep this up a straight face before I break completely into two.He looks up smiling hanging up I swallow smiling back so forcefully you'd think I'd be smiling like a Cheshire Cat-like off Alice in wonderland but obviously his oblivious to the fact that I smile like a bloody idiot when it's forced.He brings me into a hug which I embrace but I'm still wary of Jace and his antics
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Chapter: Chapter 14: Secrets Kept HiddenRoselle's Pov:I sit there in bed still grabbing my phone from the bedside table sighing, 'I miss school' I thought and gossiping with the twins, I texted the twins asking them if I could drop by for a coffee which they gladly and excitedly accepted, I throw some casual clothing walking down the steps seeing my mother at the table with bags under her eyes and dad nowhere to be found, I walk through the door."Mum where's dad?" I askedShe looks up as if in a daze "He's gone to work" she repliedThe look in her eyes said otherwise today was his only day off, I just nod dumbly exiting as I continued to walk to the girl's place when I knocked they opened the door and I see Wayne and Parker the
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Chapter: Chapter 13: Who To TrustRoselle's Pov:I sneak back into the house taking careful steps my wig under my jacket breathing out a sigh of relief."Where were you?" A voice said in the darkness I jump out of my skin literally holding a hand over my heart as Jace revealed himself"I went out it's not your business Jace," I said putting my leather jacket down"Really none of my business?" He statedI cross my arms over my chest 'Who does he think he is where not even married I can't wait to escape him I thought."Yes it's none of your business what I do Jace, we're not married, lay off!" I exclaimed pissed off that he has the audacity to ask where I was but is keeping secrets from me.He gets up taking dangerous steps towards me 'do not back down Roselle you are not weak' I told myself, "We will be married soon Roselle and I expect you to tell me where you're going and what time ruffly you'll be back" He said his eyes turning a dark
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Chapter: Chapter 12: Meeting Up With KaiserRoselle's Pov:I can't help but smirk at the thought of my angry brother storming in giving them a piece of his mind, Jace enters the room as I quietly continue to stare up at the roof."Roselle," He saidI hum but not a reply he sighs sitting on the edge of my bed, waiting for him to say his next words"Look Roselle I really want to make this work...I know the situation isn't what you'd hoped it is" He said"You think I'm sixteen Jace your eighteen and we're both young for marriage," I saySitting up continuing "Don't you want to travel, At least god forbid get to know me first I don't know anything about you...and I just got out of a relationship I'm not exactly jumping at the opportunity for marriage Jace" I state a hint of annoyance lacing my voice.He looks down obviously thinking carefully of his next words, "Look...I...I like you okay and I want to get to know you...think of marriage this way you're ju
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Chapter: Chapter 11: Protective BrotherRoselle's Pov:I look out the window the trees glazing by the thoughts of Kaiser in my head, Will he help me was the big question, or would he just try and claim me like a prize a million thoughts went through my head, I couldn't help but look over to Jace's sleeping form I felt so terrible that I called his brother and asked him for help but what did he expect from me I don't want marriage and for some bloody reason dad couldn't just quit his job sell the house and find another job deep down I knew there was something at play here something big that I wasn't aware of.Everything was happening too fast two weeks ago I barely knew the guy and here I am planning to be wed to him no this is not going to happen I refuse. I look back out the window gathering my thoughts I need a plan if I'm going to meet up with Kaiser."Roselle?" Jace said"Hmm" I looked over at him"Would you want me to drop you off at your friend
Last Updated: 2022-02-08
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