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15. The Dress
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2025-04-24 08:22:38
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Reckless Hearts 16. My Opinion
~ MILENA ~“I know. Nice to meet you, Mrs King. I’m Milena,” I introduce myself as I offer her my hand, but she moves closer, giving me a hug.“Lovely to meet you, Milena. Call me Zaia.” She moves back and looks at Valerie. “This is my good friend and Zion’s aunty, Valerie.”“Nice to meet you, Doctor Valerie,” I say politely.“Likewise! You know who I am. I’m happy and shocked about Zion, but honestly, I am so glad he has a girlfriend!” Valerie says as she takes my hand.“Sure sure, fun fact guys, this is the same girl he was seeing years ago. Remember when he wouldn’t admit it?” Xander whispers.I cock a brow. I never realised just how much of a tattle tale his brother is until now. Valerie and Zaia exchange looks, clearly surprised. “Oh?” Zaia says, her eyes now filling with curiosity.“Well, the fact your paths have collided once more shows you were meant to be.” Zaia smiles, and although I want to tell her it was no coincidence, I don’t.“Yes, I guess life had its reasons.” Like h
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-24Reckless Hearts 1. My Goal
RECKLESS HEARTS HEIRS OF THE TRIQUETRA - BOOK 1~ MILENA ~The dog won’t stop barking. Slamming itself against the metal chain link fence outside in the alleyway, as if desperate to escape from what is to come. I could shut the window to block it out, but the heat is unbearable. It feels like the walls are closing in on this already suffocating place.The dog’s owner is yelling at it again. Telling it to shut up, as if that is going to help. It won’t. It never does. He should know that by now.I glance at the calendar on the wall opposite me. From here I can’t see the words, but the red cross that's slashed over today says enough.It’s time.I kick off the thin sheet and take the three steps to the adjoining shower room. The light buzzes when I flick the switch. The mirror hanging right above the toilet is cracked. A tiny sink hangs off the wall beside it. Stepping under the rusted metal shower head, I turn it on. Cold water trickles out weakly as I stand under it, letting it numb ev
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-24Reckless Hearts 2. Above All Else
~ ZION ~“Zion, is it true you changed Tiana’s birthday location?” I look up as my twin sister enters, concern in her large grey eyes. I turn my attention back to my computer screen and continue working. “If it wasn’t true, Sia, you wouldn’t have been informed.” She sighs. “Fair point. Is Roman around? He said you had some jobs for him.” I cock a brow and sit back in my seat. “Your mate will be there. I may be a workaholic, Sia, but I wouldn’t keep him from his daughter’s birthday.”“Hey, I know that, I was just asking. I do hope you will be there too. She’s turning 5, that’s a big number.”“I will be,” I promise, glancing up at her. She sighs and nods. “Good. You work too hard, Zion.”“There’s a lot to do, you know how things are getting worse for our kind. Bullying at schools, workplaces, and more.” My mood darkens and I frown slightly. “I know that face. Zion…”“Don’t worry about me Sia, focus on yourself.”“In other words, don’t butt into your business? Zion, you have made en
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-24Reckless Hearts 3. Memories
~ ZION ~“We understand that, that is not what I meant,” Dimitri says quietly, lowering his head.“It’s deadly to speak before thinking, you know that,” I reply emotionlessly, taking another drag on my cigarette.“So, what’s the plan? We have nothing on their location yet, do we?”“The boss is working on it. He’s the best. He’ll get it done,” I say firmly.“Is he here today?”“He is, but he is busy with other affairs. He’ll be informed of everything we discuss today,” I confirm.There’s silence in the room. “There are rumours that they’re creating a weapon that could kill all werewolf kind,” Cole says quietly.I look across at all seven of them and, leaning forward, pour myself a glass of bourbon. “It’s not just a rumour. There’s enough intel gathered to confirm they are doing something up in St Jacobs’ Cathedral on the western side of the Green Valley River. We just need a way to get inside and take a look for ourselves. We’ll work on something, leave that to me. What’s happening wit
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-24Reckless Hearts 4. Shot
~ MILENA ~Irritation flashes through me as the car comes ever closer. As predicted it would.I’m waiting for the moment Zion’s car that he no longer has control over dangerously drives down this one-way road, and I’ll be here, waiting to pull out in front of him.I have to time it just right. If he hits my car at that speed, I’m the one who will suffer, not him. He’s a werewolf, he’s physically stronger.Now.I turn my car out onto the road, but from his point of view, he wouldn’t have seen I was waiting on standby.Nine seconds until impact…Five…I see his car swerve and I turn my own steering in the other direction, bracing for impact as my car slams into one of the trees lining the road. The windscreen shatters and my airbag bursts out, knocking me back into my seat, and my head spins violently.Fuck.My entire body is jarring with pain. I hear the sound of an even louder crash and struggle to look through the window. My neck hurts…I glance at the passenger seat where a birthday
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-24Reckless Hearts 5. The Hospital
~ ZION ~Not this time.I raise my gun, pressing it to her forehead roughly. She stumbles backwards trying to put space between us, but with her injured leg she’s not as slick and I almost reach out to steady her, then remind myself who she is.She is one of them.And she’s here for a reason.Do they know of our past and was she placed before me to be my end? I know I’ve rustled feathers. The Arkan has always had a target on my back, but I am untouchable. Is this a new motive?Is that how low they will go? How low will she go?“I assure you I am not the man I was seven years ago.”She smiles, that gorgeous dangerous smile that I knew would be my ruin… but not in the way she ended up being.Her hair is a little longer. She always complained about how annoying it was to handle, but I always liked it… She hasn’t changed, simply became even more of a catch.I smirk humourlessly as she continues to stare at me challengingly, as if she really thinks I won’t do it.“Shoot then,” she whispers,
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26Reckless Hearts 6. This Room
~ MILENA ~My eyes open, my vision blurry. I rub my eyes. I know I’m in a bed. It feels familiar, and for a moment I wonder if I’m back at my place but… my bed isn’t this large or comfortable.I sit up and look around, my heart hammering as realisation settles in. I know why it feels so… homely.This was our place, where we lived… together.I feel as if I’ve been punched in the gut. What kind of sick joke is he playing? Why did he bring me here?I push off the bedsheet, gritting my teeth at the pain in my thigh and stagger out of bed quietly. I’m about to storm from the room but I’m unable to move when I spot a black gown draped over the large armchair, a book lying open face down on it.My heart begins hammering as I spin around. His jacket still remains on the end of the bed. The shattered mirror is still there. My makeup, our photos…What kind of sick joke is this!Everything is just how we left it that night, aside from the glass on the floor and those pictures. The rest is exactly
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-28Reckless Hearts 7. Painful Memories
~ MILENA ~The bullet pierces through his chest and I gasp, my heart shattering as I watch the blood drip down his white shirt. It hurts, so fucking much. Not that I shot him, not that I know he could have dodged it if he had moved, but it’s the shock in those bright blue eyes when he realised I shot him. Almost as if he didn’t think I would, that I could.Surprise morphs to realisation, and then to hurt, pain, and disappointment before he looks away.“There’s really something about you Arkan that is different. This is the second time I took a chance…” he mutters, more to himself as he tries to smile through the betrayal.Betrayal.He betrayed me.He killed my brother! My only family!He lived and walked past that photograph of my brother every single day, although he was his killer! Who does that?My head is pounding violently as I raise the gun again. This ends today.“Goodbye, Zion.”His eyes flash, changing into those of the beast within.“So, this is the real you,” I snarl venomou
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-02
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Reckless Hearts 16. My Opinion
~ MILENA ~“I know. Nice to meet you, Mrs King. I’m Milena,” I introduce myself as I offer her my hand, but she moves closer, giving me a hug.“Lovely to meet you, Milena. Call me Zaia.” She moves back and looks at Valerie. “This is my good friend and Zion’s aunty, Valerie.”“Nice to meet you, Doctor Valerie,” I say politely.“Likewise! You know who I am. I’m happy and shocked about Zion, but honestly, I am so glad he has a girlfriend!” Valerie says as she takes my hand.“Sure sure, fun fact guys, this is the same girl he was seeing years ago. Remember when he wouldn’t admit it?” Xander whispers.I cock a brow. I never realised just how much of a tattle tale his brother is until now. Valerie and Zaia exchange looks, clearly surprised. “Oh?” Zaia says, her eyes now filling with curiosity.“Well, the fact your paths have collided once more shows you were meant to be.” Zaia smiles, and although I want to tell her it was no coincidence, I don’t.“Yes, I guess life had its reasons.” Like h
Reckless Hearts 15. The Dress
~ MILENA ~“So, you’re really not going to give me a weapon to carry?” I call through the door as I get into the dress he purchased for me. It’s gorgeous, a plain deep maroon with a slit down the left thigh and pools on the floor. It pushes up my breasts, and the corset is damn fucking tight. It’s a gorgeous dress, but it restricts me. Although I will happily rip this dress off if the need arises. He purchased some black heels to go with it and a black ribbon choker.“There won’t be any need for a weapon,” he replies in that confident, arrogant, know-it-all voice.“But what if something happens and I need to defend myself?” I ask, trying to tie the corset up.“Your tongue is sharper than any blade. You won’t need any other weapon to defend you.”I snort at his sarcasm. “Why thanks, we can’t all be smooth talkers like you.”“I like to think of myself as someone who thinks before opening their mouths.”“Really? Not what I remember, I’m sure I remember you unable to hold back those groan
Reckless Hearts 14. Frustration
~ ZION ~“Do you want to tell me what the hell you’re doing with a human!” Dad snarls, trying to control his anger. “This is something I’d expect from Xander, not you.”“I’m not a child that you need to tell off, Dad. I am capable of making my own decisions. You shouldn’t have come here.”“Oh really? When you clearly have a double life going?”I scoff, glancing towards the passing cars. “I already have a double life taking her out of the equation. I am already more than I want to be, just so we can survive in this world. Don’t forget that.”“Yeah, but I assure you, adding her to that mix is just trouble. You are the alpha of the pack, Zion, when are you planning on finding your mate? When are you planning on having pups?”“That is not my priority right now, as for finding my mate…” How do I tell him she is my mate? I can’t, not when I know he might let that out to Milena. “You need not worry about that,” I finish.My words only seem to anger him further. “Very well, bring her to the ba
Reckless Hearts 13. Sebastian King
~ MILENA ~The next few days I didn’t see Zion, left alone with just a TV that allows only a few movies to play, the access to the internet was blocked on everything. The internet is non-existent.I felt suffocated, not knowing what to think. Will he agree? Because otherwise, I would love to know what he wants from me. I mean, keeping me here, what’s his purpose?The fridge is stocked but there are no knives nor does the cooker work. I found a few meals left twice, but they were brought in the dead of night when I was asleep, but never once did he make his presence known. It’s frustrating.I kissed him, one bloody kiss and he’s gone radio silence. It was just a kiss…One that felt good. How can you hate someone so much yet at the same time kissing them felt so damn perfect? It messed with my head, and maybe the fact he didn’t kiss me back irritated me a little. Even if his body may have betrayed him, his mind didn’t.I’ve just finished showering and have spent the last half hour workin
Reckless Hearts 12. Temptation
~ ZION ~Her eyes widen with surprise, but like always there is no fear in them. Her gaze dips to my lips, and she runs her tongue along her own distractedly.“How terrifying,” she taunts in a breathless whisper. I clench my jaw, my eyes glimmering as we glare at one another. The urge to pin her against the wall and kiss her senseless almost takes over, but a reminder of what she did keeps me in place. I grip her neck and lean in closer.“I’m not jealous of a mere human because I know he doesn’t make you scream the way I did.” I let go of her and turn away, picking up my shirt and walk to the bathroom. “And don’t try to leave. I have four men posted outside.”I slam the door behind me and clench my jaw. I shouldn’t have given her such a reaction, but the thought of her with someone else irritates me even if we are nothing to one another anymore.As I step under the shower, I ponder on what she was saying. She wants to work with me, and there’s no way I can trust her… but she does have
Reckless Hearts 11. Jealousy
~ MILENA ~The man looks over at me and I’m staring into violet eyes; so unique… He doesn’t look like Zion, who has a sharper jaw, but he’s handsome. I’ll give him that. “She’s not what I was expecting. She’s taller than I imagined too,” he remarks.“I didn’t realise I stepped out to be assessed,” I counter sarcastically.He simply smirks. “I’m just intrigued by Zion’s preferences. I mean, I’m sure the height probably came in use for a lot of-”“Did you bring the medication?” Zion cuts him off.I look between them, shaking my head, then I walk over to the table and take a seat.“Yeah, I did. I’m Xander, Zion’s better-looking brother by the way.”If you say so.He looks over at Zion. “And she’s blond. Why did I imagine her as a redhead, maybe the attitude?” Xander continues.“Zion wasn’t wrong, you really don’t shut up.”“Aww, did he talk about me? I’m honoured. But really, you’re not what I was expecting Zion’s type to be.”“Really?” I ask as I flip open one of the cartons. “Is his new
Reckless Hearts 10. The Man Inside
~ MILENA ~Zion looks at me sharply, then lifts me up and rushes me to the bathroom. My body is beginning to burn up, the pain inside my stomach spreading. He places me down by the toilet and crouches down beside me.“Open up,” he commands, gripping my jaw and slipping two fingers inside my mouth. I look up at him, his brilliant blue eyes sharp as they gaze back at me. Multiple memories of that very command from him flash through my mind. But there’s no sparkling sexy glint in his eyes this time, just a cold, dark and dangerous spark as he brutally shoves his fingers down my throat. I let out a choked gasp, but I don’t gag that easily, he should know that.He narrows his eyes as if understanding me and he releases my jaw, his hand dropping to my throat. He squeezes it and, at the same time, he twists his fingers in my throat, making me gag. He then cuts off all my airways. I retch violently and he shoves his fingers in deeper. My eyes sting and then he’s pulling his fingers out and I t
Reckless Hearts 9. Rage
~ ZION ~I enter the apartment as the men standing guard lower their heads in respect.“You’re dismissed for the night.”“Yes, boss. Will you be fine?”“Without a doubt.” I shut the door, locking it and place the food bags on the dining table. I can’t hear anything from the bedroom, but I’m not worried, the windows in this building are bulletproof and if anyone was able to penetrate the windows it will trigger an alarm. The worst she can do is lie in wait to attack me or kill me herself. The latter not being something she’ll do.But attacking me… that’s highly likely… I unlock the bedroom door; that would give her enough time to prepare herself. I then push open the door to be met with darkness.Three… two…I see the vase swinging my way and duck, swiping her feet from under her. The vase hits the mirror that stands beside the door, shattering it as she yanks me down. I trip over her foot but grab the door frame as the vase cracks, and the moment I knock her ankle aside as she also tri
Reckless Hearts 8. Brothers
~ ZION ~The women clad in risque lingerie twirl around the poles, their shimmering bodies illuminated by the purple and pink lighting of the strip club.I don’t spare them more than a glance, my eyes roaming instead over the seated men - searching for the one I’m here for. It doesn’t take long to find him. His black hair a tousled mess, his purple eyes fixed on the women on stage.Once upon a time I may have appreciated the scene before us, but the moment she had walked into my life, she was the only woman who I wanted to see putting on a show for me. No matter how high-end this place is, it disgusts me now, but I cannot say the same for my brother.Xander sits there - throwing money at the women, a glass of alcohol in his other hand, a cocky smirk on his face, and his arms around two women.He senses me and his smirk falters as he looks at me, instantly sitting up straighter.‘What are you doing here?’ he asks through the mind-link.I walk over to his booth, motioning to the women to
