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Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 19
Chloe MaddenI showered, letting the hot water soothe my aching muscles. The night had been sleepless, my mind unable to quiet down despite my exhaustion. My life was a mess, and the reality of it kept me wide awake. As I scrubbed myself clean, I found some solace in the simplicity of the task. The shower had a cabinet stocked with unused brushes, soaps, and other essentials. I brushed my teeth, feeling slightly more human, but as I dried off, I realized I had no clothes.Wrapping a towel around myself, I opened the door to my room and yelled, “Carter!”I was too tired to pretend to be composed. I heard heavy footsteps approaching, and soon enough, Carter appeared, his expression a mix of worry and irritation. “What do I wear?” I asked in a sing-song voice as I fake smiled at him making him roll his eyes.“Are you going to be annoying now because you’re mad at me?” he asked as he walked into the room, heading straight for the wardrobe. He rummaged through it for a moment before pulli
Last Updated : 2024-07-17Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 20
Chloe Madden I was about to exit my room when a big burly hand appeared in front of me, I looked up to see the bodyguard who stopped me. "And who might you be?" I asked, feigning an air of sophisticated curiosity.He looked down at me with a stony expression. "Carter appointed me to stand here because he has a very important meeting and he can't have you jeopardizing it."I laughed, dramatically slapping a hand to my forehead. "Oh, the drama! The intrigue! The audacity!" I pretended to re-enter my room, but the moment he looked away, I ducked and darted under his arm, sprinting down the hallway like a caffeinated squirrel.I ran through the labyrinthine corridors of Carter's mansion, my ears straining for any sound of conversation. After a few wrong turns and a brief detour through a linen closet, I finally heard voices. They were coming from a room that looked like his home office.Bursting through the door, I declared, "Aha!" with all the drama of a soap opera reveal.Carter looked
Last Updated : 2024-08-01Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 1
Chloe MaddenThe news of Carter Gray's arrest spread like wildfire through the police station, igniting a frenzy of activity. Whispers buzzed in the air, mingling with the sound of ringing phones and hurried footsteps. Carter Gray, the cold blooded mob kingpin, had finally been ‘caught’, sending shockwaves through the law enforcement community.Amidst the chaos, one name echoed louder than the rest: Detective Madden. Gray had demanded to speak with me and me alone. As I rushed towards the interrogation room, my mind raced with questions. Why would Carter Gray, a man of immense power and influence, want to meet with a lowly detective like me?I adjusted my badge and smoothed down my hair, attempting to compose myself before entering the lion's den. The weight of Gray's reputation bore down on me, threatening to crush any confidence that I had left. How did he even know who I was?As I stepped into the interrogation room, I was met with a sight that took my breath away. There, sitting
Last Updated : 2024-05-15Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 2
Chloe MaddenI nodded along as my father unleashed his fury at my boss, feeling a knot of frustration tightening in my chest. It was like being caught in the crossfire of a storm, helpless to do anything.“How could someone do this to my daughter in a fucking police station? Is this a joke? How could you let this happen?” My father's voice thundered, his anger palpable in the air. I bit my lip, resisting the urge to speak out, knowing it would only further enrage him."Sorry Commissioner Madden, but you know him—" My boss attempted to explain, but my father cut him off with a vehement retort."No, that man came in here and put his hands on my daughter. How dare he do that?" My father bellowed, his face contorted with rage. I fought the urge to roll my eyes. He was more concerned with his wounded pride than my safety.“How could you send Chloe in? She is the weak one. You thought she could stand up to a man like Carter?” My dad's accusation stung, though I remained silent, knowing it w
Last Updated : 2024-05-15Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 3
Chloe MaddenI sat in the corner of the office, holding my head in my lap as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. My sister wasn’t answering my calls even though I sent her a thousand messages about how my father had just arrested Asher Lancaster’s girlfriend, Zara, on a trumped-up charge.Zara's words spilled out in a flurry of nervous energy, her tone a mix of confusion and frustration. "I never did anything wrong," she protested, her voice rising slightly. "Is this about the dead rat I hid under Heather C’s car seat? It stank up so bad that she had to get rid of her car. But she bullied me throughout middle school, so I think I didn’t do anything bad. I just got even. This happened ten years ago!"As Zara continued to speculate about the reasons for her arrest, I couldn't help but shake my head at her obliviousness. This girl truly had a knack for incriminating herself without even realizing it. With a subtle gesture, I pressed a finger to my lips, silently urging her to stop talk
Last Updated : 2024-05-15Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 4
Chloe Madden “He is going to kill us. He is going to kill us.” I screamed as I told my sister what Carter warned me about. The words spilled out of my mouth in a panicked rush, each syllable loaded with fear and desperation. "Chloe, calm down," she commanded, her tone sharp and authoritative. "We need to stay calm. Dad will continue doing such things. We need to think of a permanent solution.”"But Jess, he was so... so sure of himself. He said he is going to finish it all now, he is tired of playing this game. What if he does something to mumma or you?" My voice was shaking, my hands trembling as I clutched at the memory of Carter's intense gaze and the chilling promise in his words.Jessica placed her hands on my shoulders, grounding me with her steady presence. "Chloe, listen to me. We knew this job wouldn't be easy, especially with someone like Carter Gray. He's used to getting what he wants and dad will never let that happen. So we are stuck between a rock and a hard place.”I
Last Updated : 2024-05-31Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 5
Chloe Madden“Oh god, I hate myself,” I mutter as I stare at the half-eaten and half-melted ice cream in my lap. The climax of *How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days* roll on the screen, and I groan as Matthew McConaughey kisses Kate Hudson. Yeah, this is what my life has come to—watching rom-coms and pretending I live in them.With a sigh, I shove the ice cream tub back into the freezer, lamenting my tragic love life. Just then, a sharp knock on the door startles me, making my cat, Mowgli, knock over the lamp as he bolts to my bedroom.So fucking dramatic.I glance at the clock—it's late, and the last thing I expect is a visitor. My heart races as I peek through the peephole and see Carter Gray standing on my doorstep, looking as dangerously charming as ever. My pulse quickens, a mix of fear and something else I don’t want to name surging through me.I open the door a crack, keeping the chain on. "What are you doing here, Mr. Gray? I am a police officer and what you're planning on doing is il
Last Updated : 2024-05-31Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 6
Chloe Madden With a nervous chuckle, I look at his handsome face, wondering what was going on his mind. The room is too quiet, the tension hanging heavy in the air. I can’t help but wonder how someone can be so unnervingly charming while simultaneously being so terrifying."So, what's the plan?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady, hoping to buy some time to think of a way out of this mess.His eyes gleam with amusement as he steps closer, his breath warm against my ear. "The plan is to do something that puts my final message across well." He steps away as he removes a small first aid box from his case.My heart pounds in my chest as I glance around the room, searching for anything that could be used an excuse to get out of this. His gaze follows mine, and he lets out a soft, almost affectionate laugh."Looking for an excuse? You just have to say no, and I will leave," he says, his tone casual as he sets everything out on my coffee table like he's preparing for an art project rathe
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Chloe Madden I was about to exit my room when a big burly hand appeared in front of me, I looked up to see the bodyguard who stopped me. "And who might you be?" I asked, feigning an air of sophisticated curiosity.He looked down at me with a stony expression. "Carter appointed me to stand here because he has a very important meeting and he can't have you jeopardizing it."I laughed, dramatically slapping a hand to my forehead. "Oh, the drama! The intrigue! The audacity!" I pretended to re-enter my room, but the moment he looked away, I ducked and darted under his arm, sprinting down the hallway like a caffeinated squirrel.I ran through the labyrinthine corridors of Carter's mansion, my ears straining for any sound of conversation. After a few wrong turns and a brief detour through a linen closet, I finally heard voices. They were coming from a room that looked like his home office.Bursting through the door, I declared, "Aha!" with all the drama of a soap opera reveal.Carter looked
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 19
Chloe MaddenI showered, letting the hot water soothe my aching muscles. The night had been sleepless, my mind unable to quiet down despite my exhaustion. My life was a mess, and the reality of it kept me wide awake. As I scrubbed myself clean, I found some solace in the simplicity of the task. The shower had a cabinet stocked with unused brushes, soaps, and other essentials. I brushed my teeth, feeling slightly more human, but as I dried off, I realized I had no clothes.Wrapping a towel around myself, I opened the door to my room and yelled, “Carter!”I was too tired to pretend to be composed. I heard heavy footsteps approaching, and soon enough, Carter appeared, his expression a mix of worry and irritation. “What do I wear?” I asked in a sing-song voice as I fake smiled at him making him roll his eyes.“Are you going to be annoying now because you’re mad at me?” he asked as he walked into the room, heading straight for the wardrobe. He rummaged through it for a moment before pulli
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 18
Chloe MaddenFor the first time in weeks, I was going to sleep peacefully. The day had started so chaotically and, because of Carter, had been emotionally exhausting. But the chief was so happy when we showed up with his grandson that he nearly collapsed with relief. He hugged his grandson tightly, tears streaming down his usually stoic face as he whispered words of comfort into his grandson’s ear. "Thank you, thank you," he repeated, his gratitude directed toward Carter.Carter stood off to the side, his usual air of cool detachment replaced with a rare softness. He met the chief’s eyes, giving a slight nod. “Just doing what needed to be done. You don’t need to thank me for this,” he said, his voice uncharacteristically humble.The atmosphere in the room was heavy as the boy’s parents held him and cried. Officers exchanged smiles and nods of approval, and for a moment, the grim realities of their job faded into the background. As I prepared my chamomile tea and opened my pretty worn
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 17
Chloe MaddenAs dawn broke over the city, I received an urgent call from the Chief of Police as I was getting dressed for work at 7 am. His voice was tense, a rare crack in his usually stoic demeanor. “Chloe, it’s Frank. He’s kidnapped my grandson. A ten-year-old boy! We need Carter’s help. Please, I will owe you my life. Go talk to him and please make him save my grandson.”“Yes sir. I’ll leave right now and call you as soon as I speak to Carter. I know this is difficult, but please stay calm. I will do everything in my power to make things right,” I told him, frantically grabbing my things and keys, heading out of my home to go to Carter’s house.I felt a cold shiver run down my spine. Frank Barlow had crossed an unforgivable line. Kidnapping a child was beyond heinous. Arriving at his front door, I knocked urgently until one of his men opened the door. Thankfully, he recognized me and led me inside to the dining room where Carter was sitting, having breakfast.Carter narrowed his e
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 16
Chloe MaddenThe morning after our undercover mission, I was still reeling from my conversation with Carter. As I went through my daily routine, my mind kept drifting back to his words. My face scrunched up as I overheard two cops casually discussing a dead hooker’s decapitated body over their morning coffee. The gruesome details made me feel nauseous as I walked past them."Why do you look like you saw a ghost?" Nicola asked as I made an omelette for Carter. I hated the extra work Carter demanded just because he was helping us with Frank Barlow. It seemed he found some twisted thrill in making me his personal servant."The murder-kidnapping crime talk is something I could do without first thing in the morning," I said, preparing a plate and setting the coffee pot on."Really? I was just in a meeting where we were discussing the double homicide of a mother and her six-year-old—" Nicola began, her tone matter-of-fact."No! Stop! I don’t want to hear this," I whined, annoyed at her nonc
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 15
Chloe MaddenThe drive to the brunch venue was quiet. Carter glanced at me occasionally, but I kept my eyes fixed on the passing scenery, my mind racing with thoughts of the upcoming mission. Going undercover with him was daunting, but I had to focus on the task at hand.We arrived at the upscale hotel where the brunch was being held, a place I had only heard of but could never afford. Carter parked the car and turned to me, his expression serious. "Remember, we're a couple. Act natural, follow my lead, and we'll be fine."“Do we have to be a couple?” I asked nervously as he got out of the car and opened my door for me. I took his hand as he helped me out, trying to ignore how my heart raced at his touch. I didn’t want to act like his girlfriend; I already had a thing for him, and playing make-believe was only going to hurt my feelings.“Well, why would a man bring a woman to such a place if he’s not dating her?” he asked, his voice low and teasing. “Also, with that dress you’re weari
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 14
Chloe MaddenAs the morning sun streamed through the precinct's windows, the conference room filled with the murmur of voices. The air was thick with tension as officers and detectives gathered to discuss the pressing issue of Frank Barlow. I noticed several female officers sneaking glances at Carter and blushing; honestly, I couldn’t blame them. He was an impossible distraction.I took my seat next to him, trying to maintain a professional demeanor, but my mind kept drifting to Carter Gray. His intoxicating scent and commanding presence were constant distractions.The commissioner, my father, opened the meeting. "We need to come up with a solid plan to take down Frank Barlow. His operations are getting bolder, and we can't afford any more slip-ups. We have Carter here to help us out, and hopefully, we keep him busy enough to slow down his criminal spree."Carter leaned back in his chair, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Isn't it ironic that we're here discussing how to get rid of a
Sleeping With The Enemy Chapter 13
Chloe Madden I fidgeted with my hands as I arrived at the precinct an hour early, ready to report everything that happened last night. I swallowed hard as I walked into the conference room where my chief of police, a few trusted officers, my father, and my sister were already waiting.Taking a seat, I felt their eyes fixed on me. "He found the wire," I said, fishing it out of my bag and placing it on the table. The horror on their faces was unmistakable. We all knew Carter's reputation for dealing with those who tried such tricks—he had no tolerance for it."I'm sorry, Detective Madden. We should never have put your life in danger like that. What did he do to you?" the chief asked hesitantly, regret and fright visible on his face."Nothing," I replied, trying to sound convincing. "He was very disappointed, but he said we are doing this for the good of the city. It's a peace treaty between the mafia and the police, so he's willing to give it a second chance." I lied through my teeth,
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Chloe Madden Carter watched me with an intensity that made my pulse quicken, his eyes dark and unreadable. His command hung in the air, and for a moment, I hesitated. This was a dangerous game, one where the stakes were high, and yet I couldn’t afford to walk away now. I swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his gaze on me as I slowly removed my coat, letting it slip from my shoulders and drop to the floor. His eyes never left mine, and I could see the satisfaction in his smirk as I walked back toward him. Carter's hands rested on my waist, guiding me onto his lap. As I settled onto him, the heat of his body against mine was both unnerving and thrilling. He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer until our faces were just inches apart. I could feel his breath on my skin, and my heart raced as I struggled to maintain my composure."Now," he said, his voice a low whisper, "let's talk about what you need from me."I took a deep breath, trying to focus on the mission. "We need yo
