Novels by Lily Love

Heather’s POVTime felt endless. The dim basement, with its cold, damp air, seemed to close in on me, suffocating me more with every second that passed. , and my stomach churned from both hunger and rage. But the worst part wasn’t the physical discomfort—it was my mind, playing the same haunting memory on repeat.The moment that shattered my world.The day I caught my so-called husband and my so-called best friend together.***Flashback***The morning had started with the promise of love. Of hope. Of something better.I had woken up early—5 a.m., to be precise. The bedroom was quiet except for the rhythmic breathing of Mihir, who lay beside me in peaceful slumber. I stared at his face for a moment, wondering when things had changed between us. When had his warmth turned cold? When had his love faded into something unrecognizable?I had every reason to resent him, yet today was different.Today was Mihir’s birthday and our anniversary. The day that once held so much meaning, though now

The next morning, Mihir seemed to be in a good mood. It wasn’t something I saw often—his usual demeanor was cold, distant, and unreadable. But today, there was something different about him.I watched from the edge of the bed as he got up, his movements precise and deliberate. As always, his morning routine was strict. First, a workout. He never skipped it, no matter how early his meetings were or how late he had gone to bed the previous night. I listened to the faint sounds of him exercising in the adjoining room, the rhythmic thuds of his push-ups, the sharp exhales as he lifted weights.I lay back against the pillows, staring at the ceiling. This marriage was nothing but an illusion, a carefully curated performance that Mihir had demanded from me. There was no love, no warmth, just obligation. But days like this—where he seemed almost… human—made me wonder what went on in his mind.After about thirty minutes, he stepped into the bathroom, and soon, the sound of rushing water filled

Eloise took a deep breath before twisting the knob and opening the door. the weight of Mihir’s words still lingering in her mind. But all thoughts of him vanished when she saw the person standing outside her apartment.“Mr. Dunny,” she greeted, forcing a tight smile.Her apartment agent stood before her, his expression unreadable. He was an older man with grey hair and a potbelly, always dressed in the same faded suit that seemed to have seen better days. Mr. Dunny didn’t believe in unnecessary pleasantries, and today was no different.“Hello, Eloise,” he said, his voice flat and businesslike. “Last week, I sent you a mail regarding your eviction from this apartment, but it seems you ignored it. So I’m here to hand you the eviction letter personally.”Eloise’s smile faltered. Her stomach twisted into knots. “Mr. Dunny, surely it hasn’t come to this—”He lifted a hand, silencing her. His wrinkled fingers gripped the folded paper tightly, his tired eyes meeting hers with no hint of sym

'RING!!'The sharp chime of Mihir’s alarm clock jolted me awake. My eyes fluttered open, but I stayed still, pretending to be asleep. I had learned over time that it was better this way—to observe him first before engaging. Mihir was always an early riser, disciplined and meticulous, even though I knew for a fact that he often went to bed late.I peeked through my eyelashes and saw him already sitting up on his side of the bed, his toned back facing me. He sat still, unmoving, his hands resting on his thighs as if deep in thought. Then, without warning, he inhaled deeply, stretched his arms, and got out of bed. His muscles flexed slightly as he rolled his shoulders and then dropped to the floor, beginning his morning routine of push-ups.One. Two. Three.I watched in silence, Mihir had always been obsessive about staying fit, about keeping himself in peak physical condition. He was a perfectionist in every aspect of his life—his work, his looks, his control over everything and everyo

This was the first time Mihir and Eloise had ever seen each other. Every time she came over, she went straight to my room, avoiding the rest of the house. Mihir was either locked away in his grand library or away on business, so their paths had never crossed—until now.As soon as he stepped inside, the air in the room shifted. The warmth I had felt in Eloise’s presence evaporated, replaced by a stifling tension. Mihir’s presence was always overwhelming, his aura so domineering that it made people instinctively shrink back. Eloise was no exception. She stood up immediately, her hands clasping together nervously as if she had been caught doing something wrong.Eloise, still standing stiffly, attempted another polite greeting. “It’s nice to meet you, sir,” she said, though the fear in her voice was obvious.Mihir turned his gaze toward her, slowly, He scanned her from head to toe, his expression unreadable, yet something about his demeanor made me uncomfortable.There was something that

The cold seeped into my bones as I sat there, curled against the damp wall of the basement. My body ached from Mihir’s iron grip, the bruises forming beneath my skin a painful reminder of his wrath. The room was as dark as I remembered, the air thick with dust and memories I wished I could erase.I should have known he was watching me. I should have known better than to think I could sneak away unnoticed.A bitter laugh escaped my lips, mingling with the silent tears streaming down my face. I pulled my knees to my chest, my fingers tightening into fists as my thoughts spiraled into regret.How had I been so foolish?Had I really let myself believe—even for a second—that Mihir had changed?I wanted to scream at my own naivety. The second I had stepped out of line, he had proven that he was the same as before. The same arrogant, prideful, unapologetic tyrant. A man who wielded power like a weapon, who treated me like a possession he could control, punish, and discard at will.And yet, d

Ava's POVI knew he was angry, judging by the way he sat quietly and brooding at the dinner table. To him, I had betrayed him, betrayed his trust by supposedly leaking information to my family, his sworn enemy. I ate in silence, occasionally casting glances at him as he sat there in silence with a fork twirling in one hand.“I was doing a little bit of thinking earlier.” He spoke suddenly, putting an end to the silence that had settled between us, and I looked up abruptly, expecting to hear what he had to say. “You know your birthday is fast approaching, and I was making plans for that.”Plans? For my birthday? I wondered in silence. It was true that my birthday was at the corner but I had no plans for it and didn't expect him to make any plans for it either. I wasn't ready to celebrate a birthday while being confined in the house of a sworn enemy of my family.“That's very kind and generous of you,” I spoke up matter of factedly. “But I didn't make any arrangements or plans to celebr

___Aleksei__The pressure in the meeting room was so thick it could be sliced by a knife. Our captains, likewise wearing stern masks, sat at the table, and they told each and every one present the precise account of the recent assaults on our own vessels.Viktor sat at the head of the table, his countenance more severe than usual. “The Tolstoi gang not only tests the limits this time, it is playing a piece of a strategy to take possession. Two of our distribution centers were both the victims of a cyberattack last night, and the perpetrators called directly when they got a hit. ‘Stay out of Voskresensk.’”I leaned my seat back and brought my fingertips together in a steeple shape over my chin. “Two hubs in the night,” I reported calmly, not quivering. “They’re getting bold.”Nikolai, one of my senior enforcers, leaned forward. “Bold or desperate. Either way, we can’t let this go unanswered.”“Desperate men are the most dangerous,” I muttered. My mind worked through the possibilities.

~••~Ava~••~I kept staring at the phone Aleksei got for me. It was suspicious, too suspicious to be true. I had checked around the phone, there was no sign of a tracker, I had also checked inside the phone. Nothing. It was a new modern Samsung Galaxy. I'd never used a Samsung Galaxy before so I didn't know how it worked. I didn't know if there's a hidden tracker or not, and I didn't have my SIM card with me. Aleksei knew what he was doing by taking my previous phone. Fuck, I wish I wasn't so careless! I should've known the moment he entered the house!! Now I'm stuck with this thing and I don't even know how it worked.A knock was heard outside the door, "Come in." I said, and a maid revealed herself."I've come to call you for breakfast, Mrs Vadik." Twitching my lips, I nodded and she left.Breakfast, Aleksei. I was going to see him. The memory of the chaste kiss from last night infiltrated my brain and I groaned. Why didn't I push him? And most of all, why did it look like I wanted

~••~Aleksei~••~I arrived sooner than I should have, with my new mobile for Ava tucked in my pocket. She might have been clever enough to sneak her calls behind my back, but she wasn’t clever enough to outsmart me.Stepping into the parlor, I immediately noticed her absence. Ava usually curled up in the sitting room with a book or indulged in one of those overly cheerful romantic comedies she seemed to adore. But the space was empty, the silence stretching.I looked around the library, a place she virtually owned. The scent of old books permeated the air, yet there was no sign of Ava. That left only one place.Wandering down the hallway, I felt no desire to knock, so I simply pushed open her door.Lying on the bed, she sat with a cell phone grasped in her hand. Her head sprang up, and her eyes widened like a deer caught in the beams of a car headlights.“Aleksei…” she said hesitantly, her smile forced and weak. She instantly threw the phone onto the bed, as if that could change what

~••~Ava~••~My thumb hovered above the cell phone in my hand, particularly at Dmitri's number. Father said I shouldn't call, but how could I relay a message without calling them? But then again, this wasn't even about them.Taking in a deep breath, I dialled the number. After a few rings, the call connected. "Dmitri." I said and heard his sharp intake of breath."Ava..." He said exasperatedly, "Father said you shouldn't use the cell again."I rolled my eyes, after they'd call me stupid. "How am I supposed to relay my message then?"Dmitri sighed, "What is It? Has something new happened?" He asked.I bit my lips, "Nothing actually. Just taking care of some traitors as I heard yesterday." I shrugged. Aleksei doesn't have most of his meetings here at home, and even if he does, it's usually in his office inside his room. So to get to his office, I must be inside his room and that's a risk I don't want to take.‘Yeah, says someone who tried to kill him six times.’ I roll my eyes at my inne

Chapter 12~••~Ava~••~I watched, dumbstruck, how my husband wiped his damp hair with a small towel. His back to me. His arm muscles rippled with his movements. I knew Aleksei was muscular, but I didn't know he was this mouthwatering muscular. He was only dressed in black pants that hung on his waist, letting me see his toned waist. Fuck, he was delectable."Are you just going to stand there, wife?" It was the first time he called my wife and I'm sure my cheeks were tinted pink.I cleared my throat and closed the door, standing right before the wood as though it would offer some help. "I came to call you down for lunch." I said with a calm I certainly don't feel."You did, didn't you?" He dropped the towel and turned, and I,oh dear God, choked on my next breath. His front side is even more breathtaking!He slowly stalked toward me, swaying his strong waists as he came and pinned me with his body against the door. I couldn't even breathe. "Didn't expect you to, though."What? "You exp

Father John stood there in shock. Did Liam really just say that? “Liam, can we have a word?” the priest asked, his voice calm but firm.Liam met his gaze before giving a small, almost mocking smile. “Of course, Father.”He followed Father John to a quiet corner outside the room. The dim lighting of the warehouse cast long shadows against the walls, the air thick with tension. The faint hum of the generator in the background was the only sound accompanying their conversation.“What are you doing, son? This isn’t like you,” Father John said, his voice laced with disbelief and disappointment.Liam scoffed, running a hand through his hair. “This is exactly who I’ve always been, Father. When I see an opportunity, I make sure to grab it with both hands.”Father John’s brows furrowed. “By kidnapping a lady and forcing her into marriage? This goes against the will of God, and you know it.”Liam let out a dry chuckle. “Let’s not even go there, Father. Right now, there’s only one person’s will

Kim got back home around 7:30 AM, her heels clicking against the marble floor as she stepped into the dimly lit living room. The weight of frustration and jealousy burned inside her, and before she could stop herself, she grabbed a porcelain flower vase from the coffee table and hurled it against the wall. The shattering sound echoed through the house, the fragments scattering across the floor like her broken patience."Why is he still thinking about her?" Kim seethed, her breathing ragged. "Why can't he just focus on me?"She squeezed her fists, her nails digging into her palms. Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to calm down. Losing control wouldn’t get her what she wanted. She straightened her posture, smoothing down the hem of her silk robe, and reached for her phone.She dialed Liam’s number, her fingers gripping the device tightly. He picked up after the first ring."Talk to me," Liam's voice was sharp, impatient."Shaw is onto me. We have to be more careful," Kim warned.

SHAW POVIt didn’t take long before the inspector began investigating. I texted Kim to come over so we could chat, and she agreed almost immediately.After speaking with Alicia, I had found a nice boarding school for Jake and sent him there. I didn’t want him involved in all this mess. He had already been through too much, and with Mia missing, things were getting more dangerous by the second.‘I’ll be at your place soon,’ Kim replied. I informed Jack, who was calling in for some support from his station. Then I turned to Grace and said, “It’s really good she has you as a friend. We’re going to find her. That’s a promise.”Grace gave me a slight nod, her expression unreadable. She had barely spoken since we left the station, but I knew she was just holding everything in. If she let it all out, she’d break down completely.Jack called me over, snapping me out of my thoughts. “So, backup is on their way. This is the plan: when she arrives at your place, try asking her some questions ab

SHAW POVHearing that was shocking. Immediately after ending the call, I tried dialing Mia’s number, but it didn’t go through. I tried a few more times, and it went straight to voicemail. A sinking feeling settled in my stomach.I had just finished having my bath and was about to head to the office when I received Grace’s call. I stopped everything I was doing and immediately began my journey to Grace’s place, my mind racing with possibilities. Something wasn’t right.In a few minutes, I was at her apartment. I knocked on the door, and she opened after the third knock. As soon as I saw her, I could tell she was in a state of panic. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and her hands trembled slightly as she stepped aside to let me in.“What happened?” I asked as I walked inside, my voice sharper than intended.Grace shut the door behind me and took a deep breath before speaking. “Yesterday, I went out to get some groceries, and when I got back, I noticed that she was gone. At first, I thought she

Mia’s POVDarkness. That was all I could see. The space around me was tight, the air thick and suffocating. Every bump in the road sent sharp jolts through my body as I lay curled up inside what I could only assume was the trunk of a car. My hands were bound, the rope digging into my wrists, and a rough sack covered my head, making it impossible to see where I was being taken.I tried to steady my breathing, but panic clawed at my throat. The scent of gasoline and something metallic filled my nostrils, and my stomach churned. My baby. I had to protect my baby. I shifted slightly, trying to find a more comfortable position, but the trunk was too small, the hard surface unforgiving.After what felt like an eternity, the car came to a sudden stop. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come next. I heard the sound of doors opening, footsteps crunching against gravel. Then, the trunk popped open.Rough hands grabbed me, dragging me out. I struggled, kicking out blindly, but my ca

“I’m done with her, Liam. It’s time for Plan B,” Kim said, her voice low and full of venom as she held her phone close to her ear.Liam was silent for a few seconds before he finally replied, “Alright. Where do we meet up?”“We don’t need to meet up. You already know the plan,” Kim responded coldly before ending the call.inside Shaw’s house, Mia and Shaw were enjoying some alone time, but their moments were constantly interrupted. Alicia had been intruding, and Mia was growing frustrated. It was clear that Alicia didn’t want her and Shaw reconnecting.A knock on the door made Mia roll her eyes. “I thought she was here to see Jake,” she muttered.“She is,” Shaw replied, slowly getting off the bed.“So why does she keep knocking here? This is the fourth time already,” Mia complained, folding her arms.“I’ll take care of it,” Shaw said, his voice firm as he walked toward the door.Opening it, he immediately grabbed Alicia’s wrist and pulled her out into the living room. “Jake is asleep