Chapter: Silent BondThe waiting room of the hospital was sterile and quiet, save for the muffled sounds of footsteps echoing from the hallway. Xavier sat in a chair across from his father, Thomas, who was sitting in a wheelchair. His leg was still in recovery, and the cast that encased his leg reminded Xavier of how frail his father had become. The strong, reckless man who had once towered over him now looked old, and diminished. The weight of their complicated history hung heavy in the air, but today, there was something else—an unspoken tension that neither of them could escape.Xavier looked at his father, who stared straight ahead, his hands resting on the armrests of the wheelchair. For a brief moment, Xavier felt a flicker of sympathy. He never thought he’d be in a place where he felt sorry for Thomas, the man who had never once made him feel seen, heard, or valued. But today was different. Today, everything has changed."Dad," Xavier began, his voice surprisingly gentle, "There's something we nee
Last Updated: 2025-02-05
Chapter: Chasing ShadowsXavier stood outside Ember's lavish apartment building, his mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. He had come here intentionally, hoping that the familiar surroundings of Ember’s world would bring him back to himself. Although he had asked her to leave him alone that night, but now he wanted her to make him get out of charm of Bella. He needed to shake off the thoughts of Bella that had been plaguing him ever since that unsettling encounter in his room. The memory of her body so close to his, the warmth of her breath, and the look in her eyes still lingered, refusing to leave him.With a deep breath, Xavier pushed through the door and entered the building. The moment he stepped inside, the familiar scent of Ember’s perfume hit him, mixed with the soft, rich ambiance of her home. He made his way to her penthouse, his steps heavy with the burden of his thoughts.Ember was already waiting for him by the door, her radiant smile lighting up the room as she greeted him. She was dressed
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Chapter: Fading BoundariesThe atmosphere in Xavier’s mansion was tense, as it often was. Zane and Alana, Xavier’s young twins, had come to his room with pleading faces. They had been asking to go to a funland with their classmates, their excitement barely contained as they stood in front of him."Xavier, please! We want to go!" Zane’s voice was full of youthful enthusiasm, while Alana, standing beside him, nodded eagerly, her eyes wide with expectation. The two were inseparable, and when they wanted something, it was hard to resist their pleading faces.Xavier, however, wasn’t feeling so generous. His brow furrowed as he looked down at them. They were young, impulsive, and mischievous, always causing trouble wherever they went.“No,” Xavier said firmly, crossing his arms. “I’m not letting you go alone. You two can’t be trusted to behave, and I’m not going to risk it. Funland or not, it’s not happening.”Zane immediately scowled, his bottom lip jutting out in a way that made Xavier’s irritation flare. “But Xa
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Chapter: A ReckoningThe sun was setting as Calla walked through the house, her mind set on one thing: she needed to get away from the suffocating atmosphere that surrounded her every day. The house felt smaller with each passing moment, and the tension was unbearable. She had been living in this nightmare for far too long, and today, she was determined to take a step for herself.She found Drake sitting in the living room, a scowl etched across his face. His eyes were bloodshot, and he was sniffing some white powder—cocaine. It was a sight she had seen far too many times, and it disgusted her to her core. Her body tensed as she approached him, but she kept her voice steady, despite the anger building up inside her.“Drake,” she said, her voice tight with emotion. “I need to go shopping. Take me.”Drake looked at her, a sneer on his face as he casually dropped the bag of powder onto the table. His hands were shaking, but his words were colder than ever.“No,” he spat, his voice rough. “I’m not taking yo
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Chapter: Defying the ChainsThe sun was setting as Calla walked through the house, her mind set on one thing: she needed to get away from the suffocating atmosphere that surrounded her every day. The house felt smaller with each passing moment, and the tension was unbearable. She had been living in this nightmare for far too long, and today, she was determined to take a step for herself.She found Drake sitting in the living room, a scowl etched across his face. His eyes were bloodshot, and he was sniffing some white powder—cocaine. It was a sight she had seen far too many times, and it disgusted her to her core. Her body tensed as she approached him, but she kept her voice steady, despite the anger building up inside her.“Drake,” she said, her voice tight with emotion. “I need to go shopping. Take me.”Drake looked at her, a sneer on his face as he casually dropped the bag of powder onto the table. His hands were shaking, but his words were colder than ever.“No,” he spat, his voice rough. “I’m not taking yo
Last Updated: 2025-02-02
Chapter: A Moment of ClarityThe sound of heels clicking sharply on the marble floor echoed through the mansion as Ember entered, her eyes immediately scanning the familiar space. She had dressed in a short, tight mini dress that accentuated her curves. Today, she was determined to make her presence known to Xavier, to remind him that he should be focused on her, not someone else.She didn’t bother knocking as she pushed open the grand door to the dining room. Bella was seated at the table, helping Zane and Alana with their dinner. The children were laughing, their innocent voices filling the air. Ember’s eyes narrowed as she saw them. Bella, dressed in her simple attire, was speaking to them with that gentle, maternal tone that always seemed to draw attention.Xavier was standing near the window, his back to Ember. She couldn’t help but feel a surge of possessiveness as she walked toward him. With a purposeful stride, she reached him, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him into a kiss. Her lips presse
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