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Love and deceit chapter sixteen
Daemon’s POVI didn’t knock.I had no reason to. This was my suite, my domain, and she was living under my roof—whether she liked it or not. The moment I stepped inside, I caught sight of her, standing stiffly by the bed, arms crossed in that defiant way of hers.Aurora Sinclair.She looked like she’d been pacing, her breathing shallow, her fingers twitching as if she’d been gripping something too tightly. Her phone lay discarded on the bed, and she turned to face me, eyes blazing with frustration.“You could at least knock,” she snapped, her voice sharp despite the unease flickering in her eyes.I smirked, shutting the door behind me with a deliberate click. “Why would I? You’re my fiancée, aren’t you?”She flinched at the word, just as I expected her to. That was the problem with her—she kept acting like she had a choice, like she wasn’t already trapped in this. But she was. Completely.She lifted her chin, meeting my gaze with forced composure. “What do you want, Daemon?”I took a
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AuroraThe moment Daemon left, I felt like I could finally breathe again. But even with the door shut behind him, the tension in my body refused to fade.I had no idea how much longer I could take this.I grabbed my phone and dialed Valeria. She picked up almost immediately, her face filling the screen as I slumped onto the bed.“Tell me you’ve figured out a way to escape,” she said, skipping any greetings.I let out a dry laugh. “I wish. But it’s not that simple, Val.”She sighed, tucking her legs under her. “I know. I just—this whole thing still pisses me off. I mean, you’re engaged to Daemon freaking Reynolds. The man has the emotional range of a brick wall and the patience of a ticking time bomb. Are you okay?”“I’m surviving,” I muttered, rubbing my temples. “Barely.”Her eyes softened. “So what’s the latest? What did he do now?”I groaned, falling back onto the mattress. “He stormed in here acting like he owns the place—like he owns me—and started with his usual intimidation rou
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🌹Aurora🌹I had just finished my evening shower, letting the hot water soothe the lingering tension from my body. My mind was still tangled in the events of the past few days—Damien’s arrogance, his suffocating presence, and the way he always found a way to get under my skin.Wrapped in a robe, I stepped onto the balcony, hoping the night air would help me clear my head. The city lights stretched before me, twinkling like distant stars, but my thoughts remained stormy.Then my phone rang.I frowned, glancing at the screen. The number was familiar, yet unexpected. My heart clenched the moment I saw the name.Ethan.For a moment, I just stared, my thumb hovering over the decline button. It had been months since we last spoke. Since my father made it clear he would never approve of us. Since he was forced out of my life simply because he didn’t fit into the Sinclair mold of success.A lump formed in my throat. I shouldn’t answer. But against my better judgment, I swiped the screen.“…He
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🌹Damien🌹Aurora stiffened, her grip tightening around the phone as if she could somehow erase the conversation I had just overheard. She didn’t answer immediately, which only made my smirk widen.“Should I take a guess?” I asked, stepping closer. “Your little ex, perhaps?”Her jaw clenched, and for a second, I almost thought she’d deny it. But she didn’t. Instead, she squared her shoulders and met my gaze head-on. “It’s none of your business.”That response only irritated me more. I wasn’t the kind of man who tolerated secrets—especially not from my fiancée.I took another step forward, closing the already small distance between us. “I think you’ll find that everything concerning you is my business, Aurora.”Her lips parted slightly, her breath uneven, but she held her ground. “You don’t own me, Damien.”I chuckled, reaching out to brush a strand of hair behind her ear. She flinched but didn’t pull away. “No,” I murmured. “But I do own this engagement. And I won’t have my fiancée en
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🌹Aurora🌹I never imagined shopping for a wedding dress would feel like preparing for my own execution.The boutique was grand, filled with rows of pristine white gowns displayed like pieces of art. The air smelled of roses and vanilla, the kind of artificial fragrance meant to make everything seem more magical than it really was.But there was no magic in this for me.Damien had arranged the appointment without consulting me. Typical. Now, I was standing in the middle of this lavish boutique, surrounded by fabric and eager assistants, while my so-called fiancé strode in like he owned the place.Which, knowing him, he probably did.“You’re late,” I muttered as he approached.Damien’s lips twitched into something close to amusement. “You’re impatient.”I scoffed, turning away before he could see how his presence affected me. He always carried himself with an air of absolute control, and even now, in the middle of a boutique meant for brides, he still looked more like a king deciding t
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🌹Damien🌹I never cared much for weddings.They were nothing but elaborate performances, a way for the wealthy to show off their influence while pretending love had anything to do with it. My own wedding would be no different. It was a transaction, a merger disguised as romance.And yet, as I watched Aurora in that dress, something unsettled me.I hadn’t planned to stay at the boutique for long, but after that moment—after seeing the way the gown molded to her like it was made for her—I found myself lingering. I could tell she noticed. She was trying to pretend my approval didn’t affect her, but I saw the way her fingers trembled when she smoothed the fabric.She felt it too.That shift. That tension. That undeniable pull between us.I was about to say something—though I wasn’t sure what—when my phone vibrated in my pocket. A sharp buzz that cut through the silence between us.I checked the caller ID. My jaw tightened.Valencia.I exhaled sharply and turned away, answering the call a
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🌹Aurora 🌹I turned to leave.I barely took a step before a strong hand wrapped around my wrist, yanking me back with enough force that I stumbled. A gasp escaped my lips as I collided with Damien’s chest—hard, warm, and unyielding. His grip tightened around my waist, pulling me flush against him, his presence overpowering."You keep trying to run," he murmured, his voice deep, smooth, and far too amused. "Yet you know you can’t escape me, Aurora."I swallowed hard, trying to push away, pressing my palms against his solid chest. He didn’t move. Instead, his fingers splayed possessively against my lower back, trapping me in place. The heat of his body seeped through my clothes, making it impossible to ignore just how close we were."Let me go," I bit out, willing my voice to sound strong.His lips curved into that maddening smirk. "Say it like you mean it."I shoved against him again, my fingers curling into fists. "I mean it."His grip remained firm, his body an unmovable force. "No,
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🌹Aurora 🌹I stood frozen at the threshold, the echo of Damien’s words still ringing in my ears—cold, possessive, unyielding. My heart hammered as I tried to steady my racing thoughts. The memory of his touch, the way his fingers had brushed my skin with a mix of tenderness and threat, was impossible to erase. I could still feel the ghost of his grip on my wrist and the heavy promise behind his whispered declaration: “You belong to me now, Aurora.”I staggered back into the room, closing the door slowly behind me as if I could lock away the turmoil he’d stirred. My hands trembled and I pressed them against the wall, taking deep, shuddering breaths. My mind was a whirlwind—anger, defiance, fear, and something else I refused to name. I knew I wasn’t ready to give in, but part of me felt trapped by the reality of this arranged engagement, forced upon me by my father and sealed by Damien’s relentless claim.I sank onto the edge of the bed, my back trembling as I tried to collect myself.
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