Luna Vargas, a waitress at a nightclub,never expected her life to be altered,on her 21st birthday, by a one night encounter with the city's most powerful gang leader, known as the “Beast”. Tristan Romano Black,the feared Nightstalker, a ruthless business tycoon,along with his trusted crew haunts down the city's most corrupt and powerful men.known for his ruthless tactics and military past, romano is a force to be reckoned with. When Luna discovers she was abandoned at birth, seeking to find answers,to know her place and origin,and to give herself the life of her dreams, Crosse's path with romano,and for helping her,she was indebted to him. To pay it off, and to get his revenge on her,Romano offer's luna an impossible choice,To serve as his maid for three years, or have a one night stand with him, luna was torn between these two choices, becoming Romano's prisoner maid or loosing her virginity to him. But Luna's father had other plans.In a cruel twist of fate, Luna’s father makes a decision that will alter her life forever. Rather than allow Luna to choose her fate, he offers Luna to Romano in a contract marriage, to pay for the consequences of his mistakes in the past. Luna never imagined that the price of her father’s mistakes would be her freedom and her future. Will she accept her destiny, bound by the contracts of her father’s sins? Or will she find a way to escape the web that Romano has spun around her? Prepare for a story of power, deception, and forbidden love, where every choice could be her last. Will Luna choose to fight her fate,or will she be swallowed by the darkness of the billionaire beast?
View MoreSuddenly, a faint noise came from the direction of Sophia’s room. “Daddy!” her small voice called out.Tommy paused, his head snapping in the direction of the sound. After a moment, he turned and strode out of the room, his boots echoing down the hallway.I waited, every second stretching into eternity, until I was sure he was gone. Then, slowly, I eased myself out of the hiding spot, my body shaking from the adrenaline.The woman reappeared moments later, her face pale and tear-streaked. You have to leave,” she whispered urgently, her voice hoarse. Now. Before he comes back.I nodded, my legs barely supporting me as I moved toward the window. Melissa was waiting for me outside, her expression a mix of relief and worry as I climbed out.We need to get out of here, I said, my voice trembling as I recounted everything I’d just witnessed.As we hurried away into the night, I couldn’t shake the image of the woman’s haunted eyes. The distant sound of Tommy’s car fading away filled me with
The woman’s bitter laugh sent shivers down my spine. “You think you can stop him? You have no idea what you’re dealing with. He’s dangerous, he'll kill you without a second thought.She stared at me, her eyes searching mine as if trying to find any hint of deceit. “You don’t know what you’re getting yourselves into. If you think you can fight him, you’re wrong. He’s too powerful. You’ll just end up like me broken, trapped, and hopeless.That’s why we’re here, I said, finding my voice. We need your help. You’ve seen more than anyone. You can give us the proof we need to bring him down.Her shoulders slumped slightly, but the suspicion in her eyes remained. “Why should I trust you?”Because we’re on your side, Melissa said, her tone softening. “We know the pain he’s caused. Let us help you end it.For a moment, the woman said nothing, her knife still trembling in her hand. Then, with a deep, shuddering breath, she let it fall to the floor. Her shoulders shook as she began to cry, her ha
I stepped forward, assisting Melissa as we carried Malia into the house and laid her gently on the couch. She was visibly intoxicated, her eyes half-open, her lips moving in a drunken mutter.I ran to the kitchen and grabbed a bowl of water, returning quickly to sprinkle it on her face. Mom knelt beside her, shaking her vigorously. "Malia! Malia, wake up!" she called desperately.Malia stirred slightly, her voice slurring as she mumbled, "He... he was there... He knows your plans... The truth... will be out..." Her arm weakly pointed at her mother, her words fading into gibberish."Malia, you’re drunk! What happened to you?" her mother demanded, panic thick in her voice. She turned sharply to Melissa, who was catching her breath. "Where did you find her? What happened?"I saw her stumbling out of a club, Melissa explained, her voice calm but tinged with concern. She was falling over herself, drunk and disoriented. I recognized her as Maya's sister and brought her here. I didn’t know w
What do you mean I can't be too sure?" Mom asked, turning back to me with a frown.I mean, you and Rufus go way back, but you haven’t seen each other in years. A lot can change, Mom, I said firmly, folding my arms.Her expression softened slightly, but her tone remained defensive. Luna, I know Rufus. He’s always been kind, honest, and trustworthy. There’s nothing to worry about.Well, I said, trying to choose my words carefully, you should still be cautious. People can change, especially after so long. Just try to keep your distance and watch closely.Mom sighed heavily, shaking her head. Luna, I don’t have time for this. she said, brushing past me.I watched her walk away, frustration building in my chest. She didn’t realize how dangerous this could be. Between Rufus reappearing in her life and Mr. Tommy’s increasingly suspicious behavior, it felt like the walls were closing in.This was overwhelming. I couldn’t involve the police,not yet. But I needed help. After much hesitation, I
That left just Minho and me, standing together in the terminal, trying to make the most of the dwindling moments we had left. We talked quietly, sharing memories, hopes, and promises. Each word felt like a thread tying us together, even as time worked to unravel us.When the boarding announcement came, my chest tightened. I pulled him into the tightest hug I could muster, feeling his warmth one last time. He placed a gentle kiss on my forehead, his lips lingering as if trying to leave a part of himself behind.I’ll miss you, Luna, he whispered, his voice heavy with emotion.I’ll miss you more, " I replied, my throat constricted with unshed tears.As he turned to walk toward the gate, we kept waving at each other, clinging to the last seconds of connection. He disappeared down the jetway, but I stayed, watching his plane rev into the sky until it was a mere speck. The roar of the engines faded, leaving behind an aching silence. I swallowed hard, determined to hold back my tears.With
My breath hitched. Their conversation seemed casual, but their body language suggested familiarity too much for my comfort. Rufus leaned in close to say something, and my mother laughed lightly, her face lighting up.What was she doing with him? And why did they look so comfortable together?A thousand questions flooded my mind. How did they know each other? Was she involved in whatever dark dealings Rufus was entangled in? The thought was too unsettling to bear.I froze, torn between confronting them or staying hidden. My heart raced, pounding louder with each passing second. As they walked closer to the bridge, I instinctively ducked behind a nearby pillar, peeking out just enough to keep them in view.“Why are you hiding?” Minho’s voice startled me from behind, causing me to jump. He held two bottles of soda in his hands, looking at me with confusion.I grabbed his arm, pulling him into the shadows with me. “Shh!” I whispered urgently, nodding toward the approaching figures.Minho
His smirk returned, he reached for a metal pipe and took a deep drag, exhaling thick, acrid smoke, Then with deliberate cruelty he forced my mouth open with his fingers,and blew the smoke directly into me.I gagged, the bitterness choking me,as the smoke invaded my lungs, almost immediately I felt my body grow weak, my strength draining, My visions blurred, everything dissolving into darkness.I tried to hold on to something,but the overwhelming haze pulled me under,and I lost consciousness.The flash of light burned into my eyes, forcing me awake. I instinctively rubbed them, groaning softly, only to jolt upright when I saw a familiar face, the bodyguard from the club, Romano’s right-hand man. He was pointing a flashlight at me, his expression stern.Don’t you want to go home?” he asked, switching off the light as I raised my hand to block it.I blinked a few times, adjusting to the dimness of dawn. He turned to sit properly in the driver seat, facing forward. My eyes darted to my si
His words struck me like a blow, leaving me speechless.Romano turned back to the door, gripping the knob tightly. His next words were cryptic. “The disappointment was a blessing in disguise,” he muttered.I frowned, confused. “What does that even mean?” I asked, but he didn’t answer. Instead, he opened the door and left without another word.Alone in the house, I sank into a chair, my mind racing. Flashes of everything that had happened ran through my head, and I remembered the hidden photo I’d seen in Rufus’s pocket, the one of Joey’s father. Could Rufus have been involved in his death?I thought about Romano. Who was he, really? Could he be some kind of gang leader? How much did he know?.One thing was certain,Romano was far more than just a branch manager. The questions burned in my mind, but the answers felt just out of reach.The questions weighed heavily on me as I lay down, trying to rest. Romano hadn’t returned, and the emptiness of the house only amplified my unease. What if
I nodded, hiding my fear behind a practiced smile. My hands trembled slightly as I unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his bare chest and rounded belly. He sat on the bed, patting the space beside him, motioning for me to join. I hesitated but eventually sat, keeping as much distance as I could.Rufus’s demeanor shifted, his touches becoming more forward. My skin crawled, but I played along, feigning calmness while my heart raced.Just as his hand grazed my arm again, the door flung open with a loud bang. I jerked in surprise, and Rufus turned sharply. The man who entered looked dangerous, his expression thunderous.He stormed over to us, handing Rufus the same photos Romano had given me earlier. Rufus studied them, and his face darkened with anger. Without warning, he turned to me, his eyes blazing with rage.Youhe spat, grabbing me by the shoulders and pushing me down onto the bed. His hands were around my throat in an instant, choking me as I struggled to breathe.I clawed at his arms,
The day is Friday, June 5th. I jolted awake, rubbing my eyes to clear the sleep from them, and froze when I glanced at the clock. 8:15 AM. “Oh my God!” I gasped, throwing off the covers. I was late. My train was scheduled to leave at 9:00, and here I was, still in bed. I scrambled to the bathroom, brushing my teeth while trying to figure out what to wear. After a quick shower, I threw on a simple yellow dress, shoved my files into my bag, and rushed out the door. There was no time for breakfast, not even toast. The streets were as noisy as ever. Everston was always bustling in the mornings. Cars honked at every turn, street vendors called out to advertise, and people hurried along the sidewalks, too busy to notice anyone around them. I flagged down a cab, hopped in, and held my breath as we weaved through the endless traffic. By the time I reached the station, My stomach growled, but there was no time to stop. I managed to grab a quick iced coffee from a stand near the entranc...
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