Novels by Karen

As the limo pulled into Theo’s grand estate, I couldn’t help but feel a cold sense of dread settle in my stomach. The mansion loomed in the distance, its dark, imposing silhouette casting a shadow over everything. The guards didn’t speak, their faces stone-cold as they kept a firm hold on me. I had no idea what was coming next, but I knew it wouldn’t be good.When the car finally came to a stop, Theo didn’t even bother to get out with me. He simply gestured for the guards to drag me out of the vehicle. I stumbled, still weak from the shock of everything that had happened, but they didn’t care. They dragged me towards the house, ignoring my protests and desperate attempts to break free.Once inside, the silence was even more oppressive. The guards led me down long, dimly lit corridors, their footsteps echoing off the marble floors. We reached a heavy door at the end of the hall, and one of them opened it, revealing a dark, cold room inside.Theo stood by the door, watching me with that

Theo’s smirk deepened as he straightened, stepping forward into the doorway, effectively blocking our path. His gaze flicked over the duffle bags slung over our shoulders, and his eyebrows arched in mock surprise.“Well, well,” he drawled, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “A family getaway? And you didn’t think to invite me? I’m hurt.” He placed a hand over his chest as if genuinely wounded, but the glint in his eyes betrayed his amusement.My throat tightened, and I felt the weight of Theo’s gaze pinning me in place. “Please, Theo,” I said, my voice trembling despite my efforts to sound calm. “Just let us go. We don’t want any trouble. I just need to leave.”His smirk didn’t falter; if anything, it deepened. He took another step forward, towering over me, his eyes darkening with something unreadable. “Let you go?” he repeated mockingly, as if the idea itself were absurd. “Have you forgotten, Sofia? You and I made an agreement.”I flinched at the sound of my name on his lips, cold and

I quickly scanned the restroom, searching for another way out. The windows were too high and small, but my eyes landed on a door labeled Staff Only. Taking a deep breath, I made my way toward it, my heels clicking against the tile floor.I hesitated for a second, listening for any sounds from outside the restroom. The guard was still waiting, but he wasn’t inside. This was my chance. I pushed open the door and stepped into a dimly lit hallway. It was quiet, with faint noises of activity coming from the other side of the building.I hurried down the hallway, my heart racing as I tried to figure out where to go. My plan was simple: get out of the building, find a cab, and disappear. Far away from Theo, from his control, and from this suffocating world.As I turned a corner, I saw a small exit sign glowing above a door. Relief washed over me as I rushed toward it. The door led outside to the back of the event hall, where delivery trucks and staff vehicles were parked. The night air hit m

Theo and I entered the limousine, and the door slammed shut behind us. I sat as far from him as possible, but the space between us felt smaller than it was. Theo slid into the seat next to me, his presence pressing against me like a heavy weight.He leaned back, his eyes glinting as he placed both hands on my lap, making my stomach twist in discomfort. I froze, unsure of what to do, but my body instinctively shifted away from him, trying to create more space.Theo noticed immediately. His grip on my thighs tightened, a sharp, possessive hold that left me feeling trapped. “Don’t even think about it,” he muttered, his voice low and almost amused.I swallowed hard, my heart racing. The car felt smaller with each passing second.The limousine finally came to a stop, and I looked out the window. We had arrived at a large event hall, towering and grand. Cars were pulling in one after another, and from the looks of them, they were all high-end, luxury vehicles. It was clear this was a place

Later that night, the sound of a key turning in the lock pulled me from my restless thoughts. The door creaked open, and Bell entered, carrying a tray of food and a neatly folded dress draped over her arm. Her expression was calm but guarded, giving away nothing of what might come next.She set the tray on the small table by the window and placed the dress carefully on the bed. “Mr. Rodriguez will come for you soon,” she said, her tone measured and professional. “You need to prepare.”I stared at her, the weight of her words settling heavily on me. “Prepare for what?” I asked, though I already had a sinking feeling I knew the answer.Bell turned her gaze toward me, her expression unreadable. “I don’t know,” she said quietly, her tone firm but not unkind. “I’m just following his instructions. Now hurry up. If you want, I can help you with your hair and makeup.”I hesitated, unsure if I should even care how I looked for whatever Theo had planned. But something about Bell’s demeanor made

As soon as Theo’s mother’s presence faded from the room, the tension that had been simmering boiled over. He didn’t say a word to me, his jaw tight and eyes dark with barely restrained fury. Without a glance in my direction, he stormed toward the door and pressed a button on the sleek intercom panel embedded in the wall.“Get in here. Now,” Theo growled, his voice like thunder. He didn’t wait for a response.Within moments, the door opened, and a man in his late thirties entered. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he moved with military precision. His face was calm, but there was a flicker of unease in his eyes as he took in Theo’s expression.“Sir—” the man began, but he didn’t even finish the word before Theo’s hand struck across his face in a resounding slap. The sound echoed through the room, leaving an uncomfortable silence in its wake.The man barely flinched, though his head turned slightly from the force of the slap. He stood rigid, his expression stoic, as if he had expected this