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Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-TWO
HALLOWEEN CAME just as quickly as everyone anticipated it and the Halloween Party was already moving in full speed ahead at Nora and Max's school. There was an activity assigned to a few nominated kids to make the event even more entertaining and each group with the highest attendance votes by other kids stood a chance of winning a prize. Therefore, Nora, the team leader of the "Scary Story Booth" was doing everything in her power to make her temporary occupation strive along with her team members: Max, Ethan, Laura, and a few other kids from the first grade who were handing out candies as she narrated the story. Nora, dressed in a witch costume waved her hands, motioning to the kids around. "Gather around, folks," she called in her best eerie tone as a few kids began to cluster around their booth. "Let me tell you a tale of the Unfortunate Witch Hunt." "Once upon a time, back in the olden days, witches dwelled harmoniously amongst humans, practicing magic that was be
Last Updated : 2024-01-15Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-THREE
A DARK sense of foreboding hung in the air like a shroud, the eerie quiet broken only by the sound of their footsteps. The hallway was a stark contrast to the brightness outside, the closed classroom doors and windows shrouding them in shadows. The only light came from the harsh fluorescent bulbs overhead, casting a sickly glow across the linoleum floor. Even the silence felt ominous as if they were walking through a tomb rather than a school. Every nerve was on edge, every hair on the back of their necks standing on end. The children hurried along, their eyes darting from side to side, searching for any sign of movement in the shadows. Lena shivered, wishing she had never gotten involved in this mess. "Geez! It's so eerie in here," she muttered as she picked up her pace, scurrying to keep up with the others. "Why is so quiet?" Gina rolled her eyes. "Uh, because everyone is at the Halloween party?" She snapped, the irritation in her voice was palpable. "What did you exp
Last Updated : 2024-01-17Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-FOUR
ALONE AND bored, Doris had her home stereo turned up to full blast as she danced to the rhythm of the popular song, singing along at the top of her lungs. So absorbed was she in her music that she didn't hear her phone ringing, not until the fifth ring. Even then, she almost ignored it, but something made her pick it up. "Hello?" she said, her voice hesitant. The number was unknown and she wasn't sure who was on the other end of the line. Just as she expected, an unfamiliar voice came through the phone, "Hello, am I speaking with Doris Evans?" It was a man's voice, Doris noted. One she couldn't place. She racked her brain, fishing for a recollection but she came up empty. She switched her phone to the other ear. "Uh. . . yes, this is Doris Evans," she said, her voice wavering with uncertainty. "Who am I speaking with?" "Oh! This is Daniel Vincent speaking," he announced, sounding a bit hesitant himself. "The guy who grazed your car a couple of weeks ago?" Dor
Last Updated : 2024-01-17Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-FIVE
"LANA. . .?!" Doris' eyes were wide, and her mouth hung open in shock. It was Brad's sister, Lana Bruce. Lana closed the remaining distance between them. Her countenance was identical to Doris'. "Doris, What. . . what are you doing here?" She stammered. Doris' face broke into a small smile. "Well, I just got enrolled for this class," she answered. "What are about you? What are you going here?" Doris was most certain Lana shouldn't be here at this time. She should be at the firm, or in the court defending her client. From the little she knew about them, The Bruces were nothing but serious when it came to their field of work. Take Brad for an example. That man was MAD when it came to work. Lana chuckled, a little too nervously. "I'm the temporary instructor for this class!" Doris' features froze for the second time that day. "You're what? Shouldn't you be at the Law firm? Do your family even know you're here?" Lana scratched the back of her neck. "W
Last Updated : 2024-01-17Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-SIX
THE WEEKEND was finally here, and the sun hung low in the sky as Doris made her way to the main building. A mischievous grin played across her lips as she imagined all the ways she could torment Brad. And of course, she couldn't forget about Mrs. Hopkins' cooking. The thought of her creamy, delicious sauces and perfectly seasoned dishes made her mouth water. She quickened her step, eager to get started on her devious plan. Nora was the first to greet Doris as she entered the dining room. She peered past her, looking for Max without a doubt. Nora turned back to Doris, a curious expression on her face. "Maxie isn't home yet?" she asked, batting her thick, dark eyelashes. Doris took the seat opposite Brad's. "Oh! No, sweetie," she replied gently, her words accompanied with her usual sweet smile to make the little girl feel better. "Maxie is not home yet." Her father had decided to spoil his grandson with a lavish weekend vacation. Who was she to say no to a grandparent? E
Last Updated : 2024-01-19Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-SEVEN
DORIS' BODY trembled as his hands found her waist, pulling her flush against him. His lips burned against hers, devouring her with a reckless abandon that made her head spin. She found herself melting into him, surrendering to the fire that raged between them. She was helpless to resist the surge of desire that overwhelmed her, like a wave crashing against the shore. She clung to him, lost in the moment, giving herself over to the intensity of the feelings that consumed her. She had never imagined she could feel this way again, with such overwhelming need and emotion. Her body was on fire, her breath coming in shallow gasps. Her heart pounded, and her head spun with the dizzying rush of it all. He broke away from her only to immediately seize her lips again from a different angle as he moved the two of them inside the house, absently shutting the door. He slammed her against the wall, a little too hard as his hands memorized her every inch, caressing and stroking.
Last Updated : 2024-01-19Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-EIGHT
HE HAD DONE IT NOW. There was no turning back. No pondering if he should have or shouldn't have. No second-guessing. He'd taken the leap. For better or worse, he'd made love to her, and now he would have to deal with the consequences. The events of the past hour were still fresh in his mind. And yet, for some reason, he wasn't the least bit unhappy. He didn't even feel he'd made a mistake. On the contrary, he couldn't remember ever being so content, so satisfied and so looking forward to the future. He knew that even if it was a mistake, it was a mistake he was glad he'd made. He looked over at the woman sleeping next to him, a peaceful smile on her lips. Doris was so beautiful, so amazing and so much more than he'd remembered. She felt so right in his arms, she might have been designed with him in mind. He watched her as she slept. He wanted to snuggle next to her and watch her sleep till the break of dawn but he knew he had to get up and go home.
Last Updated : 2024-01-19Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice FORTY-NINE
NORA BURST into the office, her eyes flashing with frustration. She stood in the doorway, hands on her hips, staring at her father with a mixture of disbelief and indignation. "Dad!" she exclaimed as she closed the distance to his table. "Are you really going to let Doris go on a date with that guy?" Her voice was high-pitched and trembling with emotion. "Aren't you even going to try to talk her out of it?" Brad looked up from his desk, taking in the sight of his upset daughter. She looked so frustrated that she was close to tears. He couldn't help but blame Doris and her elusive beau for his current predicament. Just a few days ago, he'd met the man in question and Doris had made the introductions with an irritating sense of ease. For the first time in many years, he'd been left speechless. Every time he thought about it, his mind would spin in circles. And the more he thought about it, the angrier he became He was still trying to make sense of why Daniel ha
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Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice WRITER'S NOTE
PHEW! Finally, we've come to the end of the beautiful love trip! And to everyone who boarded this ride—TENKISSES! I can't begin to express how thankful I am for giving this book a chance and I hope you loved it just as you loved the first book "When The Wrong One Loves You Right" I'd love to hear your thoughts so don't hesitate to leave me a review. It means a lot to me. Now, to my nieces, who inspired "Nora and Maxie" character, I love you so much. To my incredible readers, editor, and everyone who helped make this book a success, I'm so thankful to every one of you for your support through it all. You're all awesome! And you all deserve a Happy Forever!Big Heart, Bethel W.C. Eke
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice EPILOGUE
TWO MONTHS LATER. . . Doris was finally happy with her family! And she enjoyed every moment of it. Her life had been a roller coaster in less than a year. She'd been through heartbreak, and pain, and had almost lost her son. Now, all she wanted to do was enjoy the little beautiful moment she shared with her family. She'd kept her promise to Lucy. She had transferred her sister to a better hospital where she was receiving the best treatment. And as for Lucy, she dropped all charges against her. She wanted to live her life in peace and happiness and she also wanted the people around her to be happy. And that was why she was riding Sam to the Evans Mansion to meet that hard-headed father of hers. Doris had flown all the way to Italy and spent a week there just to convince Sam that no woman was better for Charles Evans than her. The moment they walked into the mansion, Doris watched as they watched each other for a long moment. No words were said. And then, th
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SEVENTY
DORIS SLOWLY made her way up the rooftop of the almost dilapidated building. Praying with every wrinkle in her that the kids were safe. As she rode alone to the address that Lucy had sent her, a lot of thoughts and questions kept swirling in her head. Why was Lucy doing this to her? What wrong did she do to deserve? She tried to think of how and when she'd offended Lucy. She'd been nothing but good to her so why was she doing this? As Doris got to the rooftop, the voices of three kids who were tied to chairs so close to the very low railings, called out to her behind the duct tape muffling their cries. Doris' heart dropped to her stomach as she watched them struggle. She ran towards them to free them from their bondage but Lucy held Max's chair, tilting it towards the low railings, causing the poor kid to whimper in fright. "Move another inch and I will let go," Lucy threatened in a matter-of-factly tone. Doris held up her hand in surrender. "Okay, Lucy," she
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SIXTY-NINE
THE NEXT morning, Brad rode in Doris' car as they hurried toward the private apartment where the special detective, Jean, Evelyn, and Jason awaited them. Detective Jean who was helping them with Doris' stalker case had sent them a collective test that he'd gotten a lead that could help them identify the psychopath terrorizing her life. Yes, it had all been a plan! Doris coming into the limelight with all that maximum force wasn't only because she wanted to pursue her career again but also because it was a plan, she'd come up with to pull the perpetrator out of his hole in order to capture him once and for all. They were basically fishing and Doris was the bait. As Doris narrated the whole plan and where they'd left off, Brad couldn't help getting increasingly worried. He still hasn't gotten over the fact that she'd almost lost her life and that they'd lost their daughter four years ago. Now, she was putting her safety on the line to catch a criminal. A
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SIXTY-EIGHT
AS EXPECTED the anonymous threats came flooding in again but this time Doris was not scared. In fact, she'd been going all out. Ever since the press conference that had announced her as the president of D&M agency and her comeback as Supermodel Doris Evans, she'd been nowhere but in the public eye. She revived her social media presence, attended as many interviews as possible, and rode on whatever publicity came her way. She'd even given Geneviève the permission to commerce project expand D&M. She was not going to let some psychopathic person pull her down. AGAIN. She wasn't about to go down without a fight. And she was very well prepared. After a busy day at work, Evelyn drove Doris back home for their once-in-a-week "Girls' Night Out". That was just their upgraded version of a slumber party. As they drove into her driveway, Doris was surprised to find Brad and Nora on her doorstep. The moment they stepped out of the vehicle, Nora screeched wit
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SIXTY-SEVEN
BRAD WAS A MESS! He'd never been this messed up in his entire life. Not even when his ex-wife had cheated on him. He missed Doris so much. The thought of her consumed him and filled him with longing and regret, but he knew there was no going back. He tried to focus on the present moment, but it was like a mirage, shifting and changing before his eyes. He thought about her every moment. He was even beginning to see things. He saw her everywhere he looked, her face smiling at him from every corner of his home. . . at work. . . at the coffee shop. . . everywhere. He thought he could get over her by overrunning himself with work. But, the more Brad tried to bury himself in work, the more he found himself thinking about Doris. And when he turned to alcohol for comfort, it only served to make him feel even more empty inside. He was in a vicious cycle, unable to escape the memories of her that haunted him day and night. It was as if she had become a ghost, a specter th
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SIXTY-SIX
IT WAS already a week and Doris still couldn't get over her pain of losing Brad again. She missed him so much. She was in great pain that it hurt to even breathe. Ever since she got back to Paris, no one knew she'd arrived. Except, Max's Nanny, Lucy who had been nothing but an angel, looking after not just Max but also Doris. Doris hadn't even contacted her best friend yet. She wanted to make sure she was at least sixty percent before she met anyone she knew, especially Evelyn. Because she was bound to have another emotional breakdown once she faced her and knowing her best friend, she would book the first flight to LA to give Brad a piece of her. And she didn't want any more chaos. Doris wasn't the only one who was wrecked by the whole situation, Max was in an even more terrible state. He'd been diagnosed with separation anxiety two days after they arrived. He couldn't eat or sleep properly. And that only added to Doris' list of concerns. She hated seeing her son thi
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SIXTY-FIVE
BRAD TURNED to face Lydia. Lean, dark features set with chilling intent as he gave her a quelling look of granite hardness. "What are you talking about? He demanded harshly. Lydia crossed her arms and gave Brad a condescending look. "Oh, please," she scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Don't play dumb with me, Brad. I know you're a smart guy. And I'm pretty sure you've known a long time that Nora isn't your biological daughter." Brad's hands curled into fists as he tried to curb his temper. Lydia was right. He did know that Nora was not his biological daughter. He'd found out about the onset of her condition when the hospital had run an overall test on Nora and her Blood type had come out as a Blood type O whereas he was a type AB and so was Lydia. That piqued his curiosity which had led him to run a paternity test. He'd been shocked to his bone marrow when the result came back negative. The little princess he adored, the only beautiful thing that came out of his failed marr
Love's Inferno: When Fire Meets Ice SIXTY-FOUR
"WHAT IS it, Mrs. Hopkins?" Doris prompted, a mixture of anxiety and concern in her tone. "It's Nora," Mrs. Hopkins replied. "She wouldn't stop crying since she arrived from the event." "What? Why?" Doris was saying those words a lot today, that she was starting to dread them. Concern shifted to anger on the older woman's face. "Well, apparently, her so-called mother left her a few minutes after they got to the museum to attend to a very crucial appointment and promised the poor child to return just in time. But still, now, her mother is nowhere to be found. She's not even taking her calls. Nora was brought home by Ethan's mom and since then she hasn't stopped crying. . ." Doris began to hurry towards Nora's room as Mrs. Hopkins followed behind her. How could Lydia do this to her daughter? As she approached her room she could hear her whimpers from within. She knocked softly on her door. "Nora, honey, are you okay?" "GO AWAY!" Nora screeched as her wailing am
