As I watched Lucas stride towards Nathan, a whirlwind of thoughts engulfed me. 'Are they really going to shoot each other over this? This is absurd. I haven't even given my heart to either of them. Is this fight truly about me, or just their inflated egos?'‘Oh, dear True Source, what must I do? I asked for just one, yet you give me... more than one. I am grateful but also confused in choosing the best. Oh... is it because of my greed to love all of them or want to be loved by all of them?’In a panic, I flung open the passenger-side door, desperate to intervene. However, before I could even step out, another car sped by, colliding with the open car door. A thunderous collision rang out, and then an abrupt stop as the screeching of tires on the asphalt echoed through the air.The impact was so powerful that the door was torn off and flew towards Nathan and Lucas with a loud noise, and the car's door skidded to Lucas's foot. I sighed, realizing that everything was spiraling out of cont
The antique vase—with a long history possessed by the last king of Persia and valued at $250,000, which was bought from an auction house—hurtled towards the wall, shattering with a resounding crash. The old butler winced, feeling a deep ache in his heart, yet he dared not utter a word. Having served Prince Nicholas since his infancy, he was intimately familiar with the prince's tempestuous moods, particularly when engulfed in fury as he was now.Chaos reigned in the prince's bedroom, with numerous possessions meeting their demise under his wrath. "How can Aurora be gone!" Prince Nicholas bellowed, hurling an antique watch against the wall with vehement force. "We have hundreds of guards and the most advanced security systems.""I truly do not know, Your Highness," the butler replied, his voice trembling as beads of sweat formed on his brow. "We found nothing on the security footage. It's as if someone tampered with it. She just vanished.""And the others? Could she be hiding in anothe
Bianca's smile was sweet and alluring, her long hair framing a face that melded sharp features with an innocent allure, stirring a deep desire within me. She leaned in, and her lips met mine in a passionate kiss, igniting a fire in my heart. My hands, driven by an intense longing, eagerly embraced her.In the midst of this heated moment, Selena, the mischievous one, slid her hand inside my towel, her warm touch exploring my manhood. It was a sensation unlike anything I'd ever experienced, overwhelming and exhilarating.‘This is the best moment of my life.’‘The pinnacle of Xander's existence. Today, I say goodbye to my virginity!" My heart pounded with excitement and anticipation.But as if fate itself conspired against me, my smartphone started ringing, with a special tune that would persist even if I put it on silent mode because it was an emergency call. I needed to answer it no matter what, or my life would be marred by another tragedy.‘Why now, of all times?’ I lamented internal
Aurora's POV.‘What would happen if you asked a taxi to take you to the most luxurious and expensive hotel in Paris?’ That was exactly what I had done, coaxing the most frugal person I knew, Xander, to experience the pinnacle of Parisian luxury. Clinging to his right arm, I felt his reluctance, while Selena, that impish girl, latched onto his left. Selena wasn't a partner in crime, but rather a cheerleader for any audacious act.‘She's the kind of girl who'd be the first to add oil to a burning fire just for the sake of amusement.’The grandeur of the hotel towered above us, and Xander, his voice tinged with desperation, pleaded, "This place is too expensive; let's search for somewhere else." However, his protest proved feeble against the force of our whims.He tried to reason, his voice quivering, but I just cut through all the bullshit, "Don't be like this, Xander. You said you loved me, now prove it. I know you're wealthy; you have nothing but money." His face contorted, a battle b
Aurora’s POV.Observing Xander, his calm demeanor, gentle smile, and consistent aura of humility captivated me. His presence had a calming effect on the turmoil within me, rendering any problems with him almost non-existent. He appeared capable of handling any situation; even when things turned sour, happiness remained within reach. As I looped my arm through his, we walked out together. His presence rendered the sneers and snickers from those around the hotel insignificant. With Xander, the ridicule from others became irrelevant, as his love accepted me just as I am.Selena, her lips curved in a playful, mischievous smile, seemed to revel in causing trouble. Even if her schemes didn't work out, she'd just shrug it off, still smiling, enjoying the disorder she had caused. Conversely, Bianca was driven by self-interest. Walking with the poise of a runway model, she was completely unconcerned with others' opinions, strutting past them with stunning grace.‘We tried, we failed, but we re
A day earlier.Lucas's POVInside the ex-factory in Oakhaven, I sat alone in the arena, my gaze fixed on the emptiness before me. Nathan, Ethan, and his gang members had been rushed to the hospital, leaving only their wet blood on the arena ground.Nadine emerged from the shadows, her presence almost ghostly. "Are you satisfied, having subdued the local alpha who dared to court her?" she asked, her voice echoing slightly in the vast space."Why are you here?" I countered, my tone a mix of weariness and confusion. My bare torso was still smeared with the blood of my enemies, and my mind was clouded, struggling to discern between right and wrong.‘Why did Aurora leave me? I won the fight. And she runs…’"Your princess is fleeing to Paris, and I must follow her," Nadine explained, moving towards a locker in the old factory to collect some of her private stuff before traveling to Paris. "Shadow troops are also being deployed there. With Prince Nicolas in Paris, it's going to be like a sce
Aurora’s POV Hesitantly, I decided to stay in the penthouse of the hotel, a decision that seemed almost surreal. The hotel provided us with a butler who graciously escorted us to our extravagant abode. Xander stayed behind to converse with the owner, urging us to explore the penthouse first. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the luxury that surrounded us. The grandeur of the living room was beyond my wildest dreams, complete with a vast window that framed the Parisian skyline, the Eiffel Tower standing tall in the distance. The luxury was so overwhelming that it elicited a string of excited expletives from Selena, who bounded from couch to bed, her laughter echoing through the rooms. Bianca, with eyes sparkling like the chandeliers above, glided around the penthouse with a dancer's grace. Her fingers delicately brushed over each item, her curiosity piqued by the unfamiliar lavishness. I could tell, she was enamored with the place. The butler, with impeccable manners, infor
Prince Nicholas' castle, the Château de Rochefort, nestled in the serene commune of Rochefort-en-Yvelines, lay in the heart of the Île-de-France region, a mere 47 kilometers southwest of Paris.Today, eight Sherpa Lights – a fleet of 4x4 tactical and light armored vehicles crafted by the renowned French company, Renault Trucks Defense – rumbled out of the castle gates in urgent haste. Their engines roared, cutting through the tranquility of the countryside. If they maintained a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, Paris would be within their reach in under an hour."We'll arrive in an hour; keep the speed," commanded the leader, his voice firm and resolute.Approximately 30 minutes into their journey, the serene forest-lined road transformed into a sudden battleground. Without warning, an RPG missile tore through the air, its lethal trajectory ending in a fiery explosion against one of their trucks. The vehicle was launched skyward, spinning chaotically before crashing back to earth with