Novels by Joe Honey

Adrian's voice came like thunder over the phone, and a cold shiver ran down William's spine as he had never before heard Adrian speak with such urgency and emotion.Adrian was a man known for his tough exterior, his business acumen, and his strict demeanor. Yet, when it came to his wife, Jenny, he was a different person altogether. He had human feelings for her, feelings that he rarely showed to anyone else.William was scared; he heard the running heartbeat of his heart as he listened to Adrian's angry voice. He knew he had to do something quickly to cool off Adrian's anger and get the doctor to attend to Jenny.Immediately, he sprang from his seat and scurried to the doctor's office, his legs moving with swiftness down the hall to try to soothe Adrian's temper.He was now at the doctor's, and Mr. William delicately knocked on the door as his knuckles kissed the wood softly."Come in," a voice called from behind the door in a meek manner. The door cracked, and William slid into the

Adrian paced around his office, the soles of his shoes echoing from the walls-a rhythmic accompaniment to turbulent thoughts.He paced around, looking into the floor as though he was looking for some sort of misplaced treasure.His face furrowed: his brow did show worry and concern. He was tormented by uncertainty over what would next happen, with his mind consumed by the fear of Mr. Shanks' response.The memory of Jenny's collapse in front of Mr. Shanks' investors was fresh within his mind, the shame and embarrassment still burning within him. Adrian boiled in anger and frustration as his mind went to the words of Mr. Shanks:"I don't pay my workers well.”He slammed his hand onto the table. The sound resonated through the room, like the cracking of thunder. Books that lay upon the table tumbled to the floor, their pages fluttering open like wounded birds.Adrian's face twisted in agony and he screamed, his voice a raw and primeval shriek. "No………!" he yelled, his hands tearing at his

"No, sir, please don't go!" Mr. Adrian pleaded as he tried to stop investors from storming out of the company in a fit of anger."Let's talk about this; there must be a way we can resolve our differences.""I don't think so," one of the investors turned and said. "I think you don't pay your manager well, that's why she couldn't even answer our questions.""Why do you say that?" Adrian asked as he tried to defend Jenny."I say that because the lady who slumped looks stressed, that's the reason she slumped," the investor added. "We will send you our response soon," Mr Shank said as he and his core investors left the company.The voices of the investors made Mr. Williams run out from the other office to the conference room to see what was happening. "I! I!" Williams shouted, running to the lifeless body of Jenny, slumped to the floor, her body limp and her face pale."Ahh, no! What's happened to her?" Williams exclaimed, shaking me gently. "Wake up! please wake up!"But I didn't respond

We got into the car and zoomed off to the Adrian company. I was feeling a little bit anxious.Finally, we got to the company, the name of the company welcome us and the beautiful environment was wowMr. Williams, the manager who had been shaking under pressure; quickly handed him all the necessary files. With a great deal of confidence, he showed the people present in the room.I was so confident that Adrian was taken aback, and soon found himself stealing glances at him as he flipped through the pages of the document."Good morning sir," the cleaner said, breaking the spell. "Mr. Jude, our client, is here to see you.""Alright, I'll be there in a minute," Adrian replied, adjusting his clothes. He looked at me and then the other remaining six workers and sighed."I want this client to invest in our company," he said to me."I, please, I would be happy if you make us proud. I know you haven't done this before, but I just believe in you," Mr. Williams said, desperation and hope so thick

No sooner had the words escaped my lips than Helen's eyes had widened in alarm and she let out a loud shout, but I was quick to react. I swiftly clamped my hand over her mouth, my fingers pressing gently against her lips to silence her. "Why are you shouting?" I asked her in a low, urgent voice, looking around the room nervously, fearful that Julian might have heard her cry out.Helen's eyes darted back and forth, her face pale with fear, as she whispered, "He will catch me, ma." Her voice was trembling, and I could feel the depth of her anxiety. I took a deep breath and, as reassuring as possible, my voice calm and soothing, told her, "No, he won't. Just do it, and be unnoticeable," I urged, my eyes locked on hers.Apprehension clouded her gaze; she was terrified that her ruse would be discovered. I knew by now that I really had to get her on my side. My knees nearly grazing the floor, I stepped closer, speaking in a begging, urgent voice:"Please, Helen, I beg of you. I need to kno

And as I sat, lost in my thoughts, came Adrian's soft voice to pierce my fog."Sit, my love." But I didn't utter a word, my mind still wandering to some far-off place, engrossed in the thoughts that had occupied me all day.Adrian's voice came again this time louder, more insistent, "Sit, babe." The sound of his voice was like a summer's breeze-soft and soothing but it was enough to bring me back to reality."Hmm, I breathed in immediately," I said, my voice a little shaky, as I slowly came back to the present."Sorry, I was lost in thought," I apologized, and my eyes found Adrian's concerned face across the table. A look of worry marked his features, and a pang of guilt pinched in my chest as I looked at him for the first time. The scent of the food wafted up to me: savory, full, and growling my stomach with anticipation.Today's dinner was a light, elegant rice flour and chicken soup. What astonished me most was the way it had been presented: freshly arranged with a handful of color

The aftermath of the siege left the villa in a state of disarray. Broken glass littered the floor, furniture was overturned, and the air was thick with the smell of smoke from a failed diversionary device used by Shadow’s operatives.Maya sat on the couch, her arms wrapped protectively around her baby bump. Zane paced nearby, his silver eyes flashing with anger and frustration. Alex and Camilla worked quickly to secure the villa, while Reese helped Elena calm down.“We can’t stay here,” Zane said finally, his voice sharp. “Shadow knows where we are. It’s only a matter of time before he tries again.”Maya looked up at him, her green eyes steady despite her exhaustion. “Then what’s the plan?”Zane stopped pacing, his gaze locking onto hers. “We take the fight to him. No more waiting, no more reacting. It’s time to end this.”---Formulating a PlanAs the team regrouped in the villa’s study, Camilla projected a map of Europe onto the wall. Several locations were marked in red, representi

The sun was barely up as Zane and Alex drove away from the villa, leaving behind a tense quiet. The villa itself felt like a fortress now, its walls a buffer against the dangers lurking outside, but the people inside knew better. This was just the calm before the storm.Maya stood on the terrace, watching the car disappear down the winding road. A faint breeze tugged at her hair, and for a moment, she allowed herself to feel the weight of her fears.“You’re worried about him,” Elena said, stepping beside her.Maya nodded, her hand instinctively moving to her baby bump. “I always do. But Zane’s strong. He’s handled worse before.”Elena’s blue-gray eyes were thoughtful. “You have a lot of faith in him.”“I do,” Maya said, her voice steady. “He’s the kind of person who won’t stop until he’s protected the people he loves. And I’ll do whatever it takes to protect him too.”---The Search BeginsZane and Alex arrived at the first location Camilla had flagged—a warehouse tucked into the indu

The early morning light painted the quiet street in pale hues, but the tension between Zane and the operatives at Elena’s doorstep was anything but calm. Zane’s silver eyes burned with barely restrained fury as he stepped closer to the men, his gun steady in his hand.“Who sent you?” he demanded again, his voice cold and commanding.The smirking operative held Zane’s gaze, defiance flickering in his dark eyes. “You think you’ve won, Moretti? This is far from over.”Zane’s jaw tightened. He wasn’t in the mood for games. “Wrong answer.”Alex moved swiftly, disarming the second man and pinning him against the wall. “Your friend over there may want to play hero,” Alex growled, his voice low and threatening, “but I’m not nearly as patient as he is. Start talking.”The pinned man’s bravado faltered, sweat beading on his brow. “We… we were hired to watch her,” he stammered, his eyes darting toward Elena’s building.“By who?” Zane snapped.“I don’t know the name,” the man said quickly. “We ge

The jet hummed softly as it soared through the sky, its cabin filled with a quiet tension. Maya leaned back in her seat, her hand resting protectively on her bump, while Zane sat beside her, his silver eyes fixed on the documents Camilla had provided before their departure.“I’ve cross-referenced the threats against Elena with what we know about Helena’s remaining allies,” Camilla had said before they left. “It’s not definitive, but there are still operatives who haven’t been accounted for. If they’re going after her, they might see her as leverage against you.”“Helena’s operatives or not, they’ll regret trying to mess with my family,” Zane had replied, his voice cold and steady.Now, as the miles passed beneath them, Maya reached over, lacing her fingers with Zane’s. “We’ll handle this, Zane. Just like we always do.”He glanced at her, his expression softening. “I know. But this feels different. Elena’s not ready for this world—it’s not fair to pull her into it.”Maya smiled faintly

The drive back to the villa was quiet, but it wasn’t the kind of silence that felt heavy or awkward. Instead, it was filled with reflection and a newfound sense of connection. Zane kept one hand on the steering wheel while his other hand rested on Maya’s, his thumb brushing her knuckles absently.“You’re unusually quiet,” Maya said softly, breaking the silence.“I’m still processing,” Zane admitted, his silver eyes flicking to hers briefly. “Meeting Elena… it’s like finding a part of myself I didn’t know was missing.”“She’s a lot like you,” Maya said, smiling faintly. “Strong, guarded, but kind underneath it all.”Zane chuckled, the sound low and warm. “Guarded, huh? I suppose that’s fair.”Maya tilted her head, studying him. “Do you think you’ll see her again?”“I hope so,” Zane said, his tone sincere. “She’s family, Maya. And after everything with Helena, I’ve realized how important it is to hold on to the people who matter.”---A Quiet EveningBy the time they returned to the vil

The mornings on the Amalfi Coast were nothing short of magical. The sunlight filtering through the sheer curtains of the villa’s bedroom was warm and inviting, and the soft hum of the waves was a far cry from the chaos that once dominated Zane and Maya’s lives.Maya sat on the edge of the bed, brushing her hair as she admired the peaceful view outside. The crescent moon necklace Zane had gifted her gleamed faintly against her collarbone, catching the morning light.Zane entered the room with two steaming cups of coffee, placing one on the nightstand beside her. “I thought you could use this,” he said, sitting next to her.She smiled, taking the cup gratefully. “You’re spoiling me.”“I think I owe you a lifetime of that,” Zane replied, his silver eyes softening.---An Unexpected LetterThe peace of their morning was interrupted when a courier arrived at the villa, handing Zane an envelope sealed with an unfamiliar crest.Maya watched curiously as Zane broke the seal, his brow furrowin