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CHAPTER 47 - ELENA
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Three days.It had been three damn days since the library—since the heat of her body pressed against mine, since her hands fisted in my shirt like I was the only thing keeping her tethered to this world.Three days since I said the words that wrecked everything.And now?Now, she acted like I was dead.No—worse. Like I was an inconvenience. A speed bump on her perfectly paved road of denial.“Elena,” I called, stepping into her path before she could pretend she didn’t see me.She barely paused, just flicked her gaze over me and kept walking. Walking. Like I wasn’t standing right there.“Oh, cool. So I’m a ghost now?” I scoffed, falling into step beside her. “Do I need to start rattling chains or—”“Noah.” She exhaled sharply, not looking at me. “Not here.”Not here. Not now. Not ever, apparently.I let out a humorless laugh, shaking my head. “Right. Because we only talk when we’re pressed against bookshelves, right? Got it.”Her jaw clenched, but she kept moving, weaving through the h
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The next few days were a blur of brutal training.If I wasn’t punching something, I was thinking about punching something.I ran. I lifted. I sparred.I forced myself to visualize the fight—every block, every counter, every bone-crunching hit that was coming my way.Because Razor wasn’t some drunk idiot swinging wild punches in a back-alley brawl.He was a calculated killer in the ring.And I had to be ready.I couldn’t afford mistakes.A mistake meant waking up in a hospital bed—or worse, not waking up at all.****Saturday night.The air crackled with electricity, thick with cigarette smoke, sweat, and the undeniable scent of violence waiting to happen.The steel mill was packed. A crowd of rough-looking men and women, some clutching wads of cash, others just here for the thrill of watching someone bleed. Makeshift torches flickered, casting shadows that danced on rusted beams.I adjusted the tape on my knuckles, the sticky residue pulling at my skin. My stomach twisted—not with fear
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My heart hammered against my ribs like a trapped bird. Seriously, I thought it might actually launch itself out of my chest and make a run for it.I was standing at that stupid, quiet junction on the outskirts of town, the place where Liam said Noah might pass. Might. As if my life wasn’t already a giant question mark.Ugh. Noah. Noah, Noah, Noah. His name was a constant loop in my head, like an annoying pop song you hate but somehow memorize all the lyrics to.For days, I’d been doing my best impression of an Olympic-level Noah-avoider. I’d faked headaches, taken the long way around the cafeteria, and even stared intensely at the mitochondria in biology just to avoid him. Mitochondria! That should tell you how desperate I was.But then… nothing. No texts. No random brooding stares from across the hall. It was like he’d dropped off the face of the earth.And I was fine with that. Totally fine. Except, I wasn’t. Because a little voice in my head, the one that sounded suspiciously like
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I got into the car.Not because I wanted to. Not because I was scared. But because I needed to.For Noah.If I didn’t, my father would make things worse for him. And I couldn't—wouldn’t—let that happen.The second the door shut behind me, the silence swallowed me whole.The interior of the car smelled like leather and my father’s signature cologne—crisp, expensive, and suffocating. I hated it.I could feel his presence beside me, cold and heavy like a storm rolling in. He didn’t say anything. Neither did I.The driver pulled onto the road, the hum of the engine the only sound.I stared out the window, my fingers clenching the fabric of my skirt. I didn’t look at my father.I refused to.I could still see Noah in my mind—his bruised face, the flicker of something devastating in his eyes when I left.Would he wait there? Would he go home? Would he be okay?I almost reached for my phone. Almost.But then my father shifted beside me, and I felt his eyes land on me.The air in the car got
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The cracked mirror stared back at me like it was laughing. I looked awful. A dark bruise was spreading over my cheek, thanks to Razor’s punch. My lip was dry and cracked, stained with dried blood. My knuckles were sore, still aching from the fight. But honestly, the pain in my chest hurt more than anything else.It wasn’t just about the bruises. It was everything else.The silence after the fight. The way the world just kept turning like nothing had happened. And most of all, the way Elena had looked at me. Like she wanted to help. Like she cared.But then I remembered.She was getting married.To him.In one month.The bathroom light above me flickered and buzzed, making everything feel worse. I turned on the faucet, and warm water ran out. Slowly, I dipped an old towel into it—it used to belong to Dad—and gently pressed it against my cheek. I winced. It burned.I looked back at the mirror and sighed. I looked like a total mess. A guy like me wasn’t meant to be in a girl like Elena’s
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The room felt too small, the air thick with the weight of everything unsaid. Martha didn’t push me, but I could feel her concern in the way she sat beside me, close enough to comfort but far enough to let me make my own decisions.I stood up slowly, the weight of my thoughts pulling at me, but I was resolute. I needed to do this. For myself. For Elena.Martha watched me quietly, her eyes soft but filled with understanding. “Do you really think this will help?”I wasn’t sure. But something inside me told me that seeing her, hearing her voice one last time, would give me the closure I needed. It might hurt like hell, but it would be the only way to truly let go.“I don’t know,” I admitted, my voice rough. “But I have to try.”Martha nodded and stood up, giving me a gentle squeeze on the shoulder. “Then I’ll be here, okay? Just... don’t make any decisions you might regret later.”I let out a shaky breath, trying to gather myself. “I won’t. I just need to see her. To hear her say it. So I
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The next day arrived, and with it came the dreaded dress fitting. My mother was practically bouncing with excitement, her eyes sparkling like she was planning the most magical event of the century. Tiffany, my friend, was just as enthusiastic, her chatter filling the air as we stepped into the bridal boutique. The place was massive, with high ceilings and mirrors that seemed to go on forever. Gowns sparkled on the racks, like something out of a fairy tale.Tiffany, of course, was all smiles, practically skipping around as she touched every gown she could reach. But me? I felt like I was carrying a weight on my shoulders. The smile I forced onto my face felt like it might crack at any second. Inside, I was miles away, my thoughts a tangled mess I couldn’t untangle. Every step I took felt like I was wading through mud, and nothing seemed to fit right. The gowns, so beautiful and elegant, seemed like they belonged to someone else’s life, not mine.As we entered the fitting room, Tiffa
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After the emotional moment with Tiffany, I felt a brief flicker of relief, like a weight had been lifted, but it didn’t last long.The moment we left the fitting room, my mother immediately took charge, her focus back on the task at hand. She wasn’t one to dwell on emotions, not when there was a wedding to plan.“Now, let’s see that gown, darling!” she exclaimed, practically bouncing with excitement. The seamstress, who had been quietly waiting for her orders, was quick to approach my mother, her eyes wide with anticipation.As we moved to the next room, I could feel the tension build in my chest again. The air was thick with the scent of fresh fabric and the hum of busy voices.My mother, like always, was in control. She handed the gown to the seamstress, giving instructions in a tone that was equal parts firm and elegant, as though she were commanding the room.“I want it to be perfect,” she insisted, her eyes gleaming with that familiar determination. “It has to be the one. This is
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Six months later...The wind in North Dakota had a bite to it, but the sky stretched wide and endless, like a soft blue promise.The air smelled fresh, a little wild—like new beginnings.I stood by the window of our small off-campus apartment, cradling a chipped mug of hot cocoa between my hands.The windows fogged slightly from the warmth, and outside, the trees shivered, shaking loose the last stubborn golden leaves.Behind me, I heard Noah moving around—the heavy thud of books hitting the floor, the low, sleepy curses as he dug through his bag.It made me smile.“Your Psych book’s on the table,” I called out without turning.There was a beat of silence. Then the familiar sound of his bare feet padding closer.The next thing I knew, his arms were sliding around my waist, pulling me back against him.“You’re magic, you know that?” he murmured into the curve of my neck, his voice low and rough from sleep.I laughed softly, leaning into him, feeling the solid weight of his chest agains
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Cameron’s presence hit me like a slap.For one terrible second, I couldn’t breathe.The blood roared in my ears, drowning out everything else.Then I was on my feet before I even knew it, my chair screeching loudly across the marble floor.“What the hell, Mom?!” I shouted, my voice sharp and broken at the same time.The room went deathly still.Noah reached for me quickly, his hand brushing my wrist, his voice low and urgent.“Elena... don’t. Calm down.”But I couldn’t.I shook him off hard, blinking against the hot sting behind my eyes. My chest heaved as I looked at my mother.She just sat there, unbothered, like the commotion in front of her was nothing more than a breeze.I pointed a trembling finger at her, my anger spilling out faster than I could control.“You planned this,” I hissed, my voice breaking. “You had an agenda when you invited us. You set us up.”A sick, bitter laugh threatened to climb up my throat, but I swallowed it back.My mother didn’t flinch.Didn’t blink.Di
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I paced the room while Noah tried on the last suit. My feet moved without meaning, a slow circle around the scattered ties and open boxes.He stood near the mirror, tugging gently at the dark jacket, adjusting the collar like it was choking him.He looked… perfect.Sharp suit. Fresh haircut. Clean lines. My heart ached just looking at him.But his eyes—those told a different story.Nervous. Stiff. Scared.“You okay?” I asked gently.He gave a short nod, jaw tight.I stepped closer, folding my arms. “It’s just dinner.”He looked at me in the mirror. “It’s dinner with your mother.”His voice was flat, but not cold. Just tired. Like he was already carrying too much and this was one more weight on his back.I didn’t blame him.“She’s not going to bite,” I offered, trying to lighten the mood.He raised an eyebrow. “You sure about that?”A laugh slipped from me before I could stop it. Then I moved behind him, wrapping my arms around his waist, resting my cheek against his back.“She doesn’t
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Noah froze the moment the words left my mouth.“My mother wants to meet you.” I said again.His mouth dropped open, his eyes wide like I’d just told him I was pregnant with triplets or something. He didn’t speak. Didn’t move. Just stood there, blinking like someone had knocked the air out of him.I couldn’t help it—I nearly laughed. The look on his face was priceless.“You look like you’ve seen a ghost,” I said, smiling gently.He blinked again, his brows pulling tight. “I just… why now?”His voice was quiet, like he wasn’t even talking to me, more like he was trying to solve a puzzle out loud.I could see it—the way his mind was spinning, trying to make sense of it. His fingers twitched at his sides like he wanted to run them through his hair. His lips moved like he was still calculating something he couldn’t quite figure out.I stepped closer, my bare feet soft against the floor, and cupped his face in my hands. His skin was warm. Familiar. Mine.“It’s just dinner,” I whispered.The
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I woke up to the chill of an empty bed.Noah was gone.The pillow beside me was cold, like he’d been up for hours.My chest felt heavy. A slow ache started to bloom there, right behind my ribs. I stretched beneath the blanket, trying to shake it off. But it didn’t help. I knew exactly why I felt like this.I had to tell him.About my mother. About the invitation to dinner. The one that had been sitting in my phone like a bomb I was too afraid to open.But I didn’t know how to say it. It felt… wrong. Strange. Like pulling him into a world he’d finally escaped. And yet, it mattered. Maybe not to him, but to me. Because things were starting to feel real between us, and if we were going to survive this—us—then I had to be honest.I sighed and pushed the covers off me. The floor was cold beneath my feet, the silence in the room louder than it should’ve been.I pulled on one of Noah’s sweatshirts hanging on the chair. It still smelled like him—woodsy and clean, like pine after rain.I padde
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I woke before the sun.The sky outside was still dark, painted in shades of grey and blue. The kind of quiet only early morning knew.Elena was curled up beside me, her hand resting lightly on my chest, her breath warm against my shoulder. Her face was soft in sleep. Peaceful. Safe.For a moment, I didn’t move. Just watched her. I let myself feel the weight of her trust—how far we’d come, how close I’d almost lost her.But something inside me twisted. A heavy knot I couldn’t shake.Like I’d left something undone. Something important.I needed to close that door before I could fully stand in the one she had opened for me.I moved slowly, careful not to wake her. I slid out from beneath the blanket, freshened up, and got ready to leave.On a piece of scrap paper, I scribbled:Be back soon. Needed to close a door.I folded it and left it by her phone.I stood there for a moment, staring down at her sleeping form. My heart tugged, wanting to stay. Wanting to forget the past and just live
CRUEL OBSESSION CHAPTER 100 - ELENA
Noah sat quietly beside me, one arm resting on the window, the other curled around the bag of cookies on his lap. He'd eaten three already. I teased him about it earlier, and he just smirked like he always did and said, “Fuel.”I laughed. Really laughed. The kind that shook the quiet from my chest.But it didn’t last.My phone buzzed on my lap, and the screen lit up with one word that made my stomach twist.Mom.My laughter faded.The car didn’t feel so warm anymore.I stared at the screen until it stopped ringing, the silence that followed pressing heavy against my chest. I didn’t move. Didn’t speak. Just… froze.Noah didn’t say anything right away. He didn’t need to.He glanced at me—just once—and then kept his eyes on the road. Like he understood that whatever this was, it hurt.“I’m not ready to talk,” I said softly, the words barely making it past my lips.Noah reached over and placed his hand on mine.It was that kind of touch that didn’t demand anything. No questions. No pushin
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The moment I stepped into the building, I knew I was in the right place.It smelled like fresh paint and old wood, like something new beginning inside something timeless. There was the faint scent of books too—paper and ink and glue—all of it weaving into the kind of comfort I didn’t expect to find.The walls were covered in past student projects. Sketches framed in gold, mood boards pinned with care, and models of rooms and houses displayed with pride. Like someone had once stood where I was standing and felt proud of what they made.For the first time in a long while, my chest didn’t feel tight. My fingers didn’t shake. My breath didn’t catch.I felt like I belonged here.I took another step forward.The registration desk sat just ahead, where a few students were already gathered. Their voices hummed low, full of curiosity and nerves. I walked up slowly, unsure, but trying not to look like it.A girl turned toward me. She had dark curls and soft eyes and offered a small, kind smile.
CRUEL OBSESSION CHAPTER 98 - ELENA
3 WEEKS LATERI woke slowly, the soft morning light slipping in through the curtains, painting the room with a gentle glow.For a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember where I was. But then, I felt it—the warmth beside me. Noah’s body, solid and real, pressed close to mine. His arm was draped over me, and I could feel the steady rise and fall of his chest against my back.The scent of cinnamon and fresh coffee lingered in the air, mixing with the warmth of his skin. It was peaceful here, in a way I wasn’t used to. I wasn’t used to waking up in a house that felt so... normal.Stretching slowly, I blinked the sleep out of my eyes. The events of the night before were still fresh in my mind.The way Noah’s touch had made me feel—safe, wanted, like I was finally starting to fit somewhere, even if just for this moment. I hadn’t felt like this in a long time. I hadn’t felt like I belonged.Noah stirred beside me, and I turned to find him already watching me, his
