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Sinful Escape Sins in the Dark
Chapter 26 – Sins in the DarkSera’s POVThe weight of Ethan’s gaze pinned me in place. He stood by the bar, swirling the whiskey in his glass, his sharp eyes scanning me like a predator stalking its prey.“I was wrong,” I whispered, my voice trembling just enough to sound believable.He tilted his head, intrigued. “About?”I swallowed hard. “Everything.”His lips curled into a slow, knowing smirk. “Say it, Sera.”I forced myself to hold his gaze. “I choose you.”He took a slow step forward, placing his glass on the table. “Prove it.”I knew what he wanted.What he needed.He didn’t just want my words.He wanted my submission.So, I gave it to him.---Ethan’s POVI watched her drop her defenses, her lips parting slightly, her breathing uneven.I had broken her.Tamed her.She knew there was no escaping me.And now, she was coming back where she belonged.To me.I grabbed her wrist, yanking her against me, my fingers tangling in her hair as I tilted her head back. “You’re mine, Sera.”
Last Updated : 2025-04-10Sinful Escape Escape & Ecstasy
Chapter 27 – Escape & EcstasySera’s POVThe warehouse loomed ahead, a monstrous silhouette against the moonlit sky. My fingers tightened around the steering wheel as adrenaline coursed through my veins. Raven was inside—Ethan had taken her, and I was here to get her back.The location I had stolen from Ethan’s phone led me to this industrial hellhole, a place meant to keep people hidden. But Ethan underestimated me. He thought I was weak, caged, just his obedient little wife.He was so fucking wrong.I stepped out of the car, my black hoodie pulled over my head, blending into the darkness. The sharp scent of oil and rust filled the air as I moved toward the entrance, my every step calculated.Two guards.One stationed at the front, the other patrolling the perimeter.Easy.I hid in the shadows, watching, waiting. The moment the patrolling guard disappeared around the corner, I struck. A quick, brutal blow to the head—silent, efficient. He crumpled to the ground without a sound.One d
Last Updated : 2025-04-13Sinful Escape The Fall That should Have Ended It
Chapter 28 – The Fall That Should Have Ended ItSera’s POVThe penthouse was suffocatingly silent, the dim glow of the city skyline casting eerie shadows against the marble floor. My pulse pounded in my ears as I stood near the balcony, my fingers curling into tight fists. Tonight was the night. No more hesitation. No more fear.Ethan sat on the sleek leather couch, his broad shoulders relaxed as if he hadn’t just spent the past few weeks tormenting me. A crystal glass of whiskey dangled from his fingers, the liquid swirling lazily as he took a slow sip. His dark eyes never left me.“Drink?” he offered, swirling the amber liquid. His voice held that infuriating arrogance, as if he still had control over me. “We both know you need it.”I smirked, but there was no humor behind it. “I don’t need anything from you anymore.”His jaw clenched slightly, but the smirk remained. “You always say that, Sera.” He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “And yet, here you are. Still stand
Last Updated : 2025-04-13Sinful Escape The Accusation
Chapter 29 – The AccusationSera’s POVI sat in the dimly lit living room, my fingers tightening around the rim of my untouched coffee mug. The news of Ethan’s death had spread like wildfire. The entire city was talking about it—Ethan Carter, the untouchable businessman, had fallen to his death from his own penthouse balcony.The police hadn’t wasted any time launching an investigation. Of course, they wouldn’t. Ethan was too powerful, too connected for his death to be brushed aside. And now, they were looking for someone to blame.I should have felt relieved that he was gone, but my nerves were on edge. Something wasn’t right.“Relax,” Raven said from across the room, leaning against the counter with a cigarette in her hand. She exhaled a long stream of smoke, her blue eyes locked on me. “They have nothing on you. You just have to act normal.”Normal.I almost laughed.How could I act normal when my hands were still shaking from the memory of pushing Ethan over that railing? When eve
Last Updated : 2025-04-14Sinful Escape Silencing Celeste
Chapter 30 – Silencing CelesteSera’s POVCeleste Deveraux had just made the biggest mistake of her life.I sat on the edge of my bed, my fingers tapping rhythmically against my knee as I tried to think. The accusation wasn’t just dangerous—it was calculated. Celeste knew exactly what she was doing.Ethan may have been dead, but his influence still clung to this city like a stain that wouldn’t wash out. And if Celeste was making this move, it meant someone else was behind her.“I’ll handle it,” Raven said, pacing the room.I looked up at her. “And what exactly does handling it mean?”Raven’s smirk was sharp. “I have my ways.”I knew what that meant. Raven had contacts—people who could make Celeste disappear if necessary.But something about this felt off. Killing Celeste outright wasn’t the answer. Not yet.“We need to know who’s backing her first,” I said, my voice firm. “If she’s doing this for money, there’s someone bigger pulling the strings.”Raven sighed, rolling her eyes. “Fine
Last Updated : 2025-04-14Sinful Escape Secrets in the Dark
Chapter 31 – Secrets in the DarkSera’s POVCeleste was gone.One day, she was spreading her poisonous lies, threatening to destroy me. The next, she simply vanished. No trace. No calls. No whispers.It should have brought me relief.Instead, it sent a chill down my spine.I sat at the kitchen counter, my fingers curling around a steaming cup of coffee, staring at the newspaper spread before me. The bold headline glared up at me, black ink against white paper.CELESTE DEVERAUX MISSING – LAST SEEN NEAR HER APARTMENTI read the article twice, my mind absorbing every possibility the reporters had speculated on. Suicide. Running from debt. An escape for a new life. But I knew the truth, or at least, I suspected it.Celeste wouldn’t just leave.She was too vain, too obsessed with Ethan to disappear without a trace.Someone had made her disappear.I just didn’t know who.I lifted my gaze, watching Raven from across the room. She stood near the window, her arms crossed over her chest, starin
Last Updated : 2025-04-15Sinful Escape Shackles and Shadows
Chapter 32 – Shackles and ShadowsSera’s POVThe cold metal of the handcuffs bit into my wrists as they snapped shut.“Seraphina Carter, you’re under arrest for the suspected involvement in Celeste Deveraux’s disappearance.”The officer’s voice was a sharp blade cutting through the tense air. I barely had time to react before my arms were yanked behind me. The weight of the accusation settled over me like a suffocating blanket, but I kept my face impassive. I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of seeing me break.Raven gasped from across the room. “What the hell is this?” she demanded, stepping forward.One of the officers held up a hand to stop her. “Stay out of this, miss. This is official police business.”I locked eyes with Raven, a silent understanding passing between us.Stay calm.I had dealt with worse.But deep inside, a slow-burning fury ignited.Celeste.That bitch had been obsessed with Ethan, dangerous and unpredictable. And now, she was missing—and somehow, I was the pr
Last Updated : 2025-04-15Sinful Escape The Perfect Lie
Chapter One: The Perfect Lie SERA’S POV The chandelier above me sparkles like a thousand tiny diamonds, its light reflecting off the polished marble floors. Laughter and the gentle clinking of champagne glasses fill the grand ballroom, where New York’s elite parade in their designer gowns and tailored suits. To them, this is just another glamorous charity gala. To me, it’s a prison. I stand at Ethan Carter’s side, the man I once loved—the man I married thinking he was my happily ever after. His grip on my waist is firm, possessive, like he’s staking a claim. He leans in, whispering against my ear, his lips barely brushing my skin. “Smile, Sera. You wouldn’t want our guests to think you’re ungrateful.” Ungrateful. I want to laugh. Instead, I do as I’ve been trained to do—force a smile, sip my champagne, play the role of the devoted wife. The woman who has it all. But I feel hollow. I glance around the room, my gaze landing on Celeste Deveraux—the latest in Ethan’s long line o
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Sinful Escape Shackles and Shadows
Chapter 32 – Shackles and ShadowsSera’s POVThe cold metal of the handcuffs bit into my wrists as they snapped shut.“Seraphina Carter, you’re under arrest for the suspected involvement in Celeste Deveraux’s disappearance.”The officer’s voice was a sharp blade cutting through the tense air. I barely had time to react before my arms were yanked behind me. The weight of the accusation settled over me like a suffocating blanket, but I kept my face impassive. I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of seeing me break.Raven gasped from across the room. “What the hell is this?” she demanded, stepping forward.One of the officers held up a hand to stop her. “Stay out of this, miss. This is official police business.”I locked eyes with Raven, a silent understanding passing between us.Stay calm.I had dealt with worse.But deep inside, a slow-burning fury ignited.Celeste.That bitch had been obsessed with Ethan, dangerous and unpredictable. And now, she was missing—and somehow, I was the pr
Sinful Escape Secrets in the Dark
Chapter 31 – Secrets in the DarkSera’s POVCeleste was gone.One day, she was spreading her poisonous lies, threatening to destroy me. The next, she simply vanished. No trace. No calls. No whispers.It should have brought me relief.Instead, it sent a chill down my spine.I sat at the kitchen counter, my fingers curling around a steaming cup of coffee, staring at the newspaper spread before me. The bold headline glared up at me, black ink against white paper.CELESTE DEVERAUX MISSING – LAST SEEN NEAR HER APARTMENTI read the article twice, my mind absorbing every possibility the reporters had speculated on. Suicide. Running from debt. An escape for a new life. But I knew the truth, or at least, I suspected it.Celeste wouldn’t just leave.She was too vain, too obsessed with Ethan to disappear without a trace.Someone had made her disappear.I just didn’t know who.I lifted my gaze, watching Raven from across the room. She stood near the window, her arms crossed over her chest, starin
Sinful Escape Silencing Celeste
Chapter 30 – Silencing CelesteSera’s POVCeleste Deveraux had just made the biggest mistake of her life.I sat on the edge of my bed, my fingers tapping rhythmically against my knee as I tried to think. The accusation wasn’t just dangerous—it was calculated. Celeste knew exactly what she was doing.Ethan may have been dead, but his influence still clung to this city like a stain that wouldn’t wash out. And if Celeste was making this move, it meant someone else was behind her.“I’ll handle it,” Raven said, pacing the room.I looked up at her. “And what exactly does handling it mean?”Raven’s smirk was sharp. “I have my ways.”I knew what that meant. Raven had contacts—people who could make Celeste disappear if necessary.But something about this felt off. Killing Celeste outright wasn’t the answer. Not yet.“We need to know who’s backing her first,” I said, my voice firm. “If she’s doing this for money, there’s someone bigger pulling the strings.”Raven sighed, rolling her eyes. “Fine
Sinful Escape The Accusation
Chapter 29 – The AccusationSera’s POVI sat in the dimly lit living room, my fingers tightening around the rim of my untouched coffee mug. The news of Ethan’s death had spread like wildfire. The entire city was talking about it—Ethan Carter, the untouchable businessman, had fallen to his death from his own penthouse balcony.The police hadn’t wasted any time launching an investigation. Of course, they wouldn’t. Ethan was too powerful, too connected for his death to be brushed aside. And now, they were looking for someone to blame.I should have felt relieved that he was gone, but my nerves were on edge. Something wasn’t right.“Relax,” Raven said from across the room, leaning against the counter with a cigarette in her hand. She exhaled a long stream of smoke, her blue eyes locked on me. “They have nothing on you. You just have to act normal.”Normal.I almost laughed.How could I act normal when my hands were still shaking from the memory of pushing Ethan over that railing? When eve
Sinful Escape The Fall That should Have Ended It
Chapter 28 – The Fall That Should Have Ended ItSera’s POVThe penthouse was suffocatingly silent, the dim glow of the city skyline casting eerie shadows against the marble floor. My pulse pounded in my ears as I stood near the balcony, my fingers curling into tight fists. Tonight was the night. No more hesitation. No more fear.Ethan sat on the sleek leather couch, his broad shoulders relaxed as if he hadn’t just spent the past few weeks tormenting me. A crystal glass of whiskey dangled from his fingers, the liquid swirling lazily as he took a slow sip. His dark eyes never left me.“Drink?” he offered, swirling the amber liquid. His voice held that infuriating arrogance, as if he still had control over me. “We both know you need it.”I smirked, but there was no humor behind it. “I don’t need anything from you anymore.”His jaw clenched slightly, but the smirk remained. “You always say that, Sera.” He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “And yet, here you are. Still stand
Sinful Escape Escape & Ecstasy
Chapter 27 – Escape & EcstasySera’s POVThe warehouse loomed ahead, a monstrous silhouette against the moonlit sky. My fingers tightened around the steering wheel as adrenaline coursed through my veins. Raven was inside—Ethan had taken her, and I was here to get her back.The location I had stolen from Ethan’s phone led me to this industrial hellhole, a place meant to keep people hidden. But Ethan underestimated me. He thought I was weak, caged, just his obedient little wife.He was so fucking wrong.I stepped out of the car, my black hoodie pulled over my head, blending into the darkness. The sharp scent of oil and rust filled the air as I moved toward the entrance, my every step calculated.Two guards.One stationed at the front, the other patrolling the perimeter.Easy.I hid in the shadows, watching, waiting. The moment the patrolling guard disappeared around the corner, I struck. A quick, brutal blow to the head—silent, efficient. He crumpled to the ground without a sound.One d
Sinful Escape Sins in the Dark
Chapter 26 – Sins in the DarkSera’s POVThe weight of Ethan’s gaze pinned me in place. He stood by the bar, swirling the whiskey in his glass, his sharp eyes scanning me like a predator stalking its prey.“I was wrong,” I whispered, my voice trembling just enough to sound believable.He tilted his head, intrigued. “About?”I swallowed hard. “Everything.”His lips curled into a slow, knowing smirk. “Say it, Sera.”I forced myself to hold his gaze. “I choose you.”He took a slow step forward, placing his glass on the table. “Prove it.”I knew what he wanted.What he needed.He didn’t just want my words.He wanted my submission.So, I gave it to him.---Ethan’s POVI watched her drop her defenses, her lips parting slightly, her breathing uneven.I had broken her.Tamed her.She knew there was no escaping me.And now, she was coming back where she belonged.To me.I grabbed her wrist, yanking her against me, my fingers tangling in her hair as I tilted her head back. “You’re mine, Sera.”
Sinful Escape Checkmate
Chapter 25 – CheckmateSera’s POVThe moment I stepped into the house, I knew something was wrong.The air was too still.Too quiet.A deep unease settled in my stomach as I moved further inside, my heels clicking against the marble floor. My phone buzzed in my hand, a message flashing on the screen.Unknown Number: Your little whore is mine now.My blood ran cold.I barely noticed as my bag slipped from my fingers, the contents spilling onto the floor. My breathing grew uneven, my hands curling into fists.Ethan.I should have known he would strike back.But Raven—he had Raven.A primal kind of fear gripped me.I turned on my heel, rushing toward the door, but before I could even take a step—Clap. Clap. Clap.Slow, deliberate applause echoed through the space.I froze.Ethan leaned against the doorway to the living room, watching me with dark amusement."Going somewhere, sweetheart?"My heart pounded. My fingers twitched at my sides, itching to claw his smug face."Where is she?" I
Sinful Escape The Breaking Point
Chapter 24 – The Breaking PointSera’s POVThe morning after was suffocating.I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, Ethan’s scent still clinging to my skin like a cruel reminder of my failure.I let him win last night.I let him have control.But not anymore.My body ached from his touch, from the violence of it, from the way he had tried to claim me. But I wasn’t the woman he thought I was anymore.I turned my head slightly, watching him sleep beside me, his breathing deep and steady. He looked so peaceful—so disgustingly at ease.How could he sleep so soundly after everything? After the war we’d waged on each other?A slow rage built in my chest.I wanted him gone.I wanted to erase him from existence.And I knew exactly how.Ethan’s POVThe smell of coffee and something sweet drifted through the house, pulling me from sleep.I stretched, wincing at the scratches down my back.Sera had fought me last night, and I had loved every second of it.She still belonged to me, whether she ad
