KNIVES AND HEARTSTRINGS
The first time in a long while Adira decides to enjoy herself, it ends in utter chaos—a nightclub drenched in mayhem and blood, and her perched awkwardly on the lap of a dangerously handsome stranger who radiates trouble. Their rude encounter sets the stage for something far more sinister. Now, thrust into a twisted partnership with the enigmatic Andronikos Karas, she must navigate a web of crime, power plays, and the unbearable tension that crackles between them. Will Adira surrender to the magnetic pull of her heart, or will she hold firm and reject the temptation threatening to consume her?
It wasn’t supposed to go this way. Andronikos had a plan: steal the girl, use her to destroy her father, take Abara Inc., and finally settle the score for the pain her family inflicted on his years ago. Revenge, cold and calculated, was all he ever wanted. Holding her was meant to be nothing more than a step in his elaborate game. But as days turned to weeks, and his connection to Adira deepened, the fire inside him began to smolder. It was subtle at first, a flicker of something he couldn’t name. Over time, it grew—a primal yearning that both thrilled and terrified him.
Andronikos has always been relentless in pursuing what he wants, and now, more than revenge, it’s Adira he craves. But vengeance and desire make for a dangerous combination, and as the lines blur, one thing becomes clear: he’ll stop at nothing to claim both his justice and the woman who’s become the center of his world.
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Chapter: ANDRONIKOSI ran my fingers over Adira’s back, her head resting in the crook of my arm. She traced slow circles on my skin, a comfortable silence settling between us.“How long do you think it’ll take them to find me?”My fingers froze.“I mean, I’m just stating the obvious. They managed to hurt you, so it isn’t far-fetched that they’ll get me soon. At this point, I just think they’re stalling.”Her words, though grim, carried a biting edge of truth. But I didn’t need her worrying about that.“Look at me, flogítsa mou,” I said, gently gripping her chin. She reluctantly lifted her gaze to mine, and in her eyes, I saw clearly the fear she’d obviously been trying to hide from me. My little flame was scared.“As long as I’m here, Adira, I promise, no one is going to get to you or your family. I’m the only one with permission to do that. Understand?”She nodded, her full lips forming a sad pout. Unable to resist, I kissed her.One thing led to another, and soon, I was inside her again, making slow, p
Last Updated: 2025-03-06
Chapter: ANDRONIKOSThe threats hadn’t come in days, and though everything seemed quiet, I knew this was just the calm before the storm.Like a lion, the enemy lay in wait for its prey to sleep, and I was going to make sure we never shut our eyes.“How’s the training going, Kace?” I asked Adira’s assigned bodyguard, though I already knew the answer. The cameras I’d installed a while ago—for her protection, of course—allowed me to watch them and her. Hence why she was made to wear leggings instead of shorts like before.I can’t let another man look at my woman’s ass.“It’s going well, boss. She’s greatly improving, but she still has a long way to go.”I nodded in response. My little flame was strong and smart, so I knew she’d pick up fast, but the issues she was facing will be a big detriment to her focus and I couldn’t allow that.“I want you to work with Iason on something,” I started, turning to regard Kace. “Someone has managed to swindle Adira in her company, and she’s in knots over who the person is
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Chapter: ADIRAI was wrong. It’s fucking hard, and at this point, I’m of the opinion that Kace is a fucking psycho.For the past two hours, we’ve been at it without a single break. Kace has been trying to teach me the proper fighting stance, and let’s just say, I’m failing at it—badly.“You have to stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, boss lady,” he said, circling me as he instructed. “Balance is everything—unless you want someone to kill you?”The fuck, I thought, giving him a stink eye.“What?” he shrugged.Dick.Heading toward me, he let out a heavy sigh, eyeing the form I’d been battling with for what felt like forever.“Your left foot should be slightly forward. Not too much, not at the same level as your right, and definitely not behind,” he said, pushing my leg into the correct position.Annoyed, I jerked my leg out of his hand and stormed off toward the bench in front of the wide, floor- length gym mirror.“You know you can’t give up now, boss lady. Besides, you were almost getting it.
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Chapter: ADIRAI’ve been in the hospital with my mom a day now, and her condition only seems to be getting worse. She woke up a few hours after the doctor had given us her prognosis. Since then, she has been in and out of sleep, only waking up occasionally to eat, drink, or use the toilet.I still refuse to believe that Mama’s chances are slim. She’s strong. Always has been, and I know she’ll fight this too. She just needs us by her side.I was still lost in thought when my phone buzzed. Annoyed, I frowned—hadn’t I everyone not to disturb me today? I took today off specifically to be with my mother and had explicitly told Thea, my PA, to cancel all my meetings for the day.Picking up my phone angrily, I saw it was a text from none other than Andronikos.Demon👿: Meet me at my company now.First off—he has a company? And yes, I know I should probably know that, but I kinda washed my hands off anything related to him when I got tangled up in his mess. Secondly, is he insane?I texted back with my usua
Last Updated: 2025-03-06
Chapter: ANDRONIKOSMy office at the pharmaceutical company—a front for our illegal business—overlooked the city of New York. Ironic, really, considering I’m also involved in illegal drugs. Through the window, I watched the city, waiting patiently for Georgios to come to me. I’d had time to think about what happened at the trafficking ring and had finally concluded that it was him. But first, I was going to get it out of him.A knock at the door, interrupted my thoughts.“Come in,” I called out, my hands in my pockets as I continued to stare out the window.“Hello, Nikos,” a voice said from behind me.Turning around swiftly, I realized it was none other than Nefeli.How the fuck did she get in here?She moved toward me, assuming what she probably thought was a seductive gait. I really don’t know what I ever saw in her.“Don’t worry. Your staff let me in,” she purred. “Obviously, only you seemed to have forgotten how good we were together before you met that whore. But I’ll let it slide.”Before she utter
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Chapter: ADIRAOne of the things I hated with a passion in this miserable world was waking up angry—and no one but Andronikos is to blame for it.How dare he walk into my room, all bloody and shit, and tell me that he misses me after ghosting me for God knows how long? And I’m supposed to what? Fall on my knees and thank him for thinking about me?You know what? Fuck that bastard. I don’t have time for his shit today. I had problems at the company to handle, and entertaining his drama wasn’t on my agenda.After taking a shower, I threw on my usual corporate outfit, ignoring the lingering tension from last night, and headed downstairs to the kitchen. But guess who was already there? That’s right—the fucking demon and his obedient hellhound right behind him.I didn’t acknowledge them. Didn’t even give them a glance. I marched straight to the fridge, pulled out the leftovers from last night, and angrily shoved them into the microwave.“Adira,” Andronikos’ voice called to me, smooth yet sharp enough to
Last Updated: 2025-03-06
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