|Author Pov |..*..*..*..."Cheers!" The word echoed through the lively atmosphere of the nightclub as Rayn, with a gleaming smile, raised his glass in a toast. A contagious excitement sparkled in his eyes, his eyes wonders around the dance floor, Couples twirled gracefully, and friends shared laughter as they swayed in unison.Couples, had doubt. Here everyone was couple at this bar. Just throw the money and people will start to crawl at your feet."Alright, spill the beans, Rayn. What's the deal with you and Paris?" Alex, Rayn's long-lost friend, inquired with genuine curiosity, casually sipping on his drink.Alex, his partner in crime during school and college, had been lost to the sands of time. But they again run into each other in some different country they never thought of.Without uttering a word, Rayn simply extended his hand, showcasing the ring adorning his finger. "This is the reason I find myself here," he declared, a sly smirk playing on his lips.His eyes widened to th
|Author Pov |..*..*..*..The moment the door closed behind them, the air seemed to crackle with tension. The room was dimly lit, casting shadows that danced across the walls.Axel was right, this room was special. Red light and dimly lit space held an air of mystery, adding an extra layer of seduction.Her desperate fingers began to roam all around his shoulder and finally came to a halt on his neck. Her touch insistent and urgent, she closed the gap, leaned in, attempting to capture his mouth in a wild kiss however, his fingers instantly found their way to her lips, a firm but gentle restraint. "Don't..." His voice was a low, husky whisper that hung in the air.Laila's gaze bore into his face, her eyes narrowing as she scrutinized every nuance of his expression. There was no playfulness in his voice. Leaving what he said, she just continued with her works after all she was here to please him, he was her master now, she will do whatever he orders.Rayn's gaze was fixed on her furiou
|Author pov| ..*..*..*... Aurora felt a trail of warmth lingered on her jaw line, and then trailed down on her neck, sniffing her intoxicating sweet scent. Her eyes fluttered open in a moment, a sudden warmth brushed against her lips, sending a cascade of shivers down her spine. Her sleep was abruptly shattered, her heart jumped in fear as a wave of fear surged through her. Her eyes shot open, in the sudden realization of someone, but she felt a slight amount of relief when she felt him. Her initial confusion turned to a sharp jolt of fear when she felt Rayn's weight pressing down on her, his proximity sending shivers down her spine. Aurora, now wide-eyed and vulnerable, tried to push Rayn away, but her efforts were caught by him. His grip tightened, pinning her hands above her head, “Don’t you fucking dare to stop me now, Aurora.”- He groaned, his eyes were bloodshot; smell of alcohol directly hit her nose. Aurora's hazel gaze collided with his bloodshot eyes, and an immediate
|Author Pov |..*..*..*.. Aurora's eyelashes fluttered as she slowly awoke from her dreamless slumber. The soft glow of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle warmth across the room. As she opened her eyes, the world seemed to swim into focus, and she instinctively rubbed them to remove any lingering haziness.She shifted slightly, but restrained as a heavy weight rested on her waist. She turned her face and there was Rayn who was sleeping just beside her whereas his arms wrapped around her waist securely. He lay there in serene repose, his features softened by the tender light. His tousled hair framed his face.The soft and gentle smile graced Aurora's face, her fingers delicately traced the contours of his features as yesterday’s incident flashed before her eyes like a reluctant traveler. Aurora's fingertips grazed her skin; she couldn't help but recall the unsettling incident that had unfolded. A vivid replay of yesterday's events flashed before her eyes. She seem
|Author Pov|..*..*..*..Ora stood frozen, her mind struggling to comprehend the weight of the words that had just been uttered. The room seemed to spin as she absorbed the shocking revelation. Her heart pounded in her chest, drowning out the world around her, and she felt a cold shiver run down her spine.Her heart was beating out loud, as she heard her whispering those words which she never dared to listen at least in this lifetime, “Ora! Your mom Susan was no longer with us.”- She heard her crying, her words jumbled but still she managed to say those words, “She left us, Ora. She left us…”. Each repetition felt like a stab to Aurora’s heart.Aurora stood there, paralyzed by the weight of the words that had just pierced through the air and reached the depths of her being.She stood there, rooted to the spot, Aurora's thoughts raced, trying to grasp at any semblance of reason. What the hell she heard how did it possible? How can her mother left her, left Lucas? left them behind so ab
|Author Pov|..*..*..*..As the plane touched down, a heavy silence filled the air. Aurora stared blankly out of the window, her mind swirling with all the emotion. His one arm still wrapped around her, she was walked wherever Rayn took her.He received a phone call, she can see him moving his mouth but nothing was registering into her brain, she was just so overwhelmed.Soon they sat on their private car, Rayn was continuously talking to someone, he looked pissed and her head leaned against the window and she stayed like that.Seriously her mother, her one and only support with whom she had shared till now almost everything had gone now? Will she not see her from now on, can’t talk to her, laugh with her? Soon their car raced down the road, leading to their home.‘Home’? But from now on she won’t be there, was she? Can she call it ‘Home’ now?This was how she lost her father suddenly exactly like that, it’s just felt like everything was repeating, her heart stopped abruptly when the
|Rayn|..*..*..*...I grumbled a low, guttural sound vibrating through my brain as I struggled to open my eyes; they felt heavy, as if each lid had its own pair of fixed heavy objects.I sat on bed, holding my throbbing head. It felt like someone used hammer on my fucking head, it’s going to blast.My eyes shifted down to my bare body, realizing that the only modesty I had was a crumpled blanket hastily covering my lower half."F**k! What the hell is this?" I muttered to myself, my voice barely audible over the throbbing in my head. I couldn't remember how I ended up here or who I had been with the night before. The memories were hazy, fragments of laughter, music. Suddenly of yesterday’s memories flashed before my eyes, the idea of having sex with one of the stripper wasn’t something new; I had done it numerous times.The memory of the night before started to seep into my consciousness, when that girl, La..la.. whatever ! she was fucking sucking my cock, It was an amazing feeling. H
| Rayn |..*..*..*...I stooped my car in front of funeral home, we stayed in car for a few seconds, no one said a word and it felt like if I didn’t come out of my car, she also will stay at inside for the rest of life, she seemed so distant as if she lost in sea.Getting outside from my car, I opened the car door for her and helped her to emerge from car. We walked further as finally my eyes fell on my mom.She embraced Aurora in her embrace, holding her tightly while rubbing her back up- down. But she stayed silent, her every action was robotic. She sat beside the lifeless body of her mother, Susan.As tears streamed down her face, the weight of grief became palpable now. she clung tightly to the lifeless figure in her arms. The sound of her loud sobbing echoed through the room, a raw and heartbreaking expression of the pain that had been held back until that moment.I stood there at a few distance, watching her crying, then her friends Ivy and another one console her and sat beside
|The better Version|.After the party ended, Aurora headed for a shower. Irene was already fast asleep, completely worn out from all the running and playing with her friends. I couldn’t help but chuckle—my little girl had so much energy. One day, I wouldn’t be surprised if she won a marathon.Lucas, on the other hand, went out with his friends. Before leaving, he shot me a look and said, "You make me sick," before slamming the door behind him.After the party I started tidying up. Irene’s books were scattered all over the table. then I found one of her drawings. It made me pause. She had drawn our little family—Aurora, Irene, Lucas and me. My chest tightened as I stared at the picture. She had included me, her dad, in her little world. I glanced at her sleeping face, peaceful and innocent, and for the first time in a long while, I felt warmth I couldn’t describe.Afterward, I went to my room to shower. As I dried off, I stood in front of the mirror. I stood before the mirror
|Finding Redemption|.|Rayn|Time moved on, and with it, my bond with Irene grew stronger. She was a radiant ball of joy, lighting up every corner of my world. Watching her laugh, play, and even pout felt like a balm to the gaping wounds of my guilt. Every moment with her was bittersweet, a reminder of how much I had missed in her life.Aurora had told her so much about me, despite my absence. Irene often shared stories her mother had passed down—stories where I wasn’t the monster I believed myself to be. It was humbling, and I couldn’t help but feel indebted to Aurora. She could have painted me as the villain, yet she chose to preserve some image of me for our daughter.I was still trying to process the shock of Aurora staying single. The thought had haunted me for years—Axel, the man I believed would step in where I failed. But to my surprise, Axel had married his girlfriend years ago, though he still remained in touch with Aurora. Knowing Axel, I was certain he had loved
|Is this worth?|.Aurora’s eyes fell on him, and for a moment, time seemed to stop. Their gazes locked, her breath hitching as recognition and disbelief swept over her. Rayn stood at the gate, looking like a man reshaped by the weight of years.His once youthful face was now marked by faint lines of age and pain. His sharp features had softened slightly, but his eyes—those deep, piercing eyes—still held the intensity she remembered. His hair, now peppered with a touch of gray at the temples, was neatly combed back.Aurora, at 30, looked different too. Her face had matured, a quiet strength radiating from her. The playful brightness in her eyes had dimmed slightly. Her long, dark brown hair fell loosely over her shoulders, and her simple yet elegant floral dress swayed in the gentle breeze. She looked beautiful.Beside her stood a young girl, about nine years old, her small hand clutching Aurora’s skirt. Irene was a perfect blend of them both, with Rayn’s sharp jawline and Au
|Aurora & Daniel|.Rayn sat quietly on the cold concrete floor, his back against the wall as Jason, his prison mate, grinned at him.“Hey, man, congratulations on getting out of here so early,” Jason said, giving Rayn a friendly pat on the back.Rayn had granted five years off his prison time since he was well behaved and never caused a single problem in fact Rayn gained good reputation which helped him to cut the prison time.Rayn nodded, managing a faint smile. “Thanks.”Jason sat beside him, leaning forward slightly. “So, aren’t you excited to finally see your family? Must be a big deal after all this time.”At the mention of “family,” Rayn’s smile faltered, replaced by a distant, melancholic expression. The word felt foreign—almost meaningless. Did he still have a family? His mother was gone, and as for Aurora... he wasn’t sure if he had the right to call her his anymore.Ten years was a long time.He thought of her—Aurora, his wife. Or at least she had been his wife. The
|Pay for sins|.Aurora stood frozen, her gaze lingering on the spot where Elina had exited the courtroom. A storm of emotions brewed inside her—anger, frustration, and an aching sadness. She wanted to run after Elina, plead with her to reconsider, to understand that Rayn’s actions weren’t cold-blooded murder but acts born out of desperation, self-defense, and tragic accidents.But deep down, Aurora knew it was futile. Elina had made it abundantly clear before the trial that she would stop at nothing to ensure Rayn received the harshest punishment. And she had succeeded.A gentle hand rested on Aurora’s shoulder, and she didn’t need to turn to know it was Daniel. She wiped at her tears, trying to compose herself, and turned to face him.“Let’s go, Aurora,” Daniel said softly, his voice filled with quiet concern. “Zoe called. Lucas has been asking for you for a while now.”Aurora’s lips trembled as she fought back another wave of tears. She nodded but remained rooted to the spo
|The emptiness of his heart|.The courtroom was tense, every breath seemingly held in suspense. Rayn sat silently in the defendant’s box, his head lowered, and his expression void of any emotion. His entire body bore the scars —cuts and bruises lined his face and hands, and his shoulder was tightly bandaged from the gunshot wound. Aurora sat in the front row, her hands clasped tightly in her lap as she watched him. Tears welled in her eyes as she took in his hollow gaze. She couldn’t understand how things had spiraled so far, so fast. Daniel and Ivy sat beside her, their faces grim and filled with worry. Ivy occasionally glanced at Aurora, her hand reaching out to comfort her friend, but Aurora remained fixated on Rayn. On the opposite side of the courtroom, Elina sat with a composed yet cold expression. She was unmoved, her focus entirely on the proceedings. The lawyer she had hired, Martin, was a seasoned professional, his words sharp and deliberate as he presented his
|You betrayed me| Rayn immediately shielded Aurora with his body, groaning as the bullet grazed his shoulder. “Rayn!” Amanda’s scream pierced the air, her face pale with fear as she saw her son take the hit meant for Aurora. Aurora gasped, clutching Rayn’s arm as tears spilled down her cheeks. “Why, Rayn? Why would you do that?” she whispered, her voice trembling. Axel chuckled darkly, his eyes gleaming with malice. “Well, well. I didn’t see this coming,” he said, his gaze shifting to Amanda. “Amanda, you truly are full of surprises. Who would’ve thought you’ll have the gun and even pull the trigger? Impressive.” Amanda stood frozen, her hands trembling as she stared at the gun in her hand. Tears streaked her face, but her expression remained bitter and cold. “I did what I had to,” she spat, her voice sharp and unforgiving. “You think I’ll let anyone ruin my son’s life? Never.” Axel smirked, his amusement growing. “What a scene! A mother shooting to protect her so
|Kill Me|.Axel tilted Aurora’s chin up with a cruel smirk, his fingers brushing a strand of her hair aside. “You know,” he began, his voice a twisted mixture of mockery and fascination, “I never planned on involving you in this. But when I saw how his eyes burned every time I mentioned your name… That’s when it hit me. You’re his weakness, Aurora. The one thing he cares about.”Aurora’s heart raced, her chest tightening with every word he spoke. She could feel his breath on her neck as he leaned closer, inhaling her scent “You’re the opposite of him,” Axel whispered, his voice dripping with venom. “Where he’s fire, you’re water. He’s ruthless, and you… you’re tender. You’re the perfect tool to break him.”She shivered, her mind racing for a way out, but before she could react, the door to the room slammed open with a thunderous crash.All eyes turned to the doorway. There, standing like a ghost risen from hell, was Rayn. His clothes were torn and soaked with blood—his own bl
|No mercy|.“Don’t make the same mistake your son did,” Axel growled, his voice low and threatening. With a rough shove, he pushed Amanda to the ground. She stumbled, landing hard, gasping as pain shot through her.Aurora watched the scene unfold in horror, her breath catching as Amanda hit the floor. “Stop!” Aurora screamed, her voice piercing through the tension. She stepped forward instinctively.Axel turned his gaze back to Aurora, a sick grin spreading across his face. “Aw, how touching,” he said mockingly. “You care about her? After everything she’s done to you? That’s adorable.”Aurora's body tensed as Axel’s cold fingers grazed her cheek in a mockery of affection. Her skin crawled, and bile rose in her throat at his touch. “Where are my brother and my friends?” she demanded again.Axel chuckled darkly, leaning closer to her. “Oh, my sweet, naive baby,” he said, his voice dripping with false sweetness. “You’re in no position to be thinking about anyone but yourself. D