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Avalynn's pulse raced as she approached the living room, the experience with Dylan still vivid in her thoughts. The room was barely lit, and Jace sat on the sofa, his attractive features pulled into an uncommonly serious frown. Her usual sympathetic approach was vanished, replaced by a harsh, even accusing expression.Avalynn's pulse was beating as she worried what could have caused such a significant change in his attitude."Hey Jace," she murmured tentatively, her voice faltering slightly as she struggled to maintain her composure. Her gaze raced across the room, searching for some sign of what was to follow. "What's wrong?""Avalynn, where did you say you got that bracelet?" Jace's words sliced through the air like a knife.Avalynn felt a shudder go down her spine. Her thoughts raced. Why was he asking about the jewelry again? Has he seen anything? Panic surged up within her as she battled to keep her cool. She attempted to recollect the falsehood she had told him the first time
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Jace rushed out of the mansion, his thoughts a jumbled mass of emotions. Adam, his driver, was resting against the vehicle and gazing up as he arrived."Take me to the club," Jace demanded abruptly, scarcely meeting Adam's gaze.Adam nodded and opened the vehicle door for him. As Jace slid into the backseat, Adam grabbed out his phone and sent a brief text: *"Jace is on his way to the club." Address: 467 West 42nd Street. Balance?"*Jace leaned back and closed his eyes, attempting to quiet the fury inside him. "Dylan," he whispered under his breath. Who the devil was Dylan, and why did Avalynn lie about her bracelet?The trip seemed both long and too fast. His mind raced: Was Avalynn concealing anything more from him? Why did he care so much? She was just his contract wife, after all.But the notion of another guy gifting her the bracelet and her keeping it made his fury boil."Sir, we've arrived," Adam remarked, interrupting Jace's thoughts.Jace went out, and the throbbing bass of
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In his desperate hunger, Jace's hands moved all over Marvy's body, ripping at her clothes as she lay on top of him.The cloth fell way beneath his fingers, showing her tiny underwears, and he whimpered, his excitement growing.Marvy's eyes gleamed with pleasure and want. She could feel her power over him, his reluctance crumbling with each touch and kiss. She leaned in, her lips catching his in a fiery kiss, their tongues swirling together. She broke the kiss, gasping for air, and traced her lips down his neck, nipping and sucking, leaving behind proof of her claim."You're so f**king hot, Jace," she moaned against his skin, using her hands to unbutton his shirt and show his strong chest.She gently drew her nails over his flesh, drawing a hiss of pleasure from him.Jace's hands were everywhere, rubbing her curves and pulling on her underwear until they slipped off.He quickly turned them over, trapping her underneath him. His eyes were black with want as he peered down at her, his
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Jace's phone rang for the third time, its constant buzzing breaking through the heavy quiet of the room. There was no answer. The fourth ring startled him out of his deep sleep. His eyelids flickered open, and he sat sloppily, attempting to rid his mind of final remnants of sleep.The strong brightness coming in through the window blinded him briefly.He blinked back at the brightness, feeling his senses slowly come back.When he lifted his phone, Avalynn's name appeared on the screen. He was hit by reality like a freight train. He peered about, taking in his surroundings with a mixture of terror and confusion.He was in a strange room, with disordered sheets around him.Marvy lay next to him, almost naked, with her chest rising and falling in peaceful sleep. He looked down at himself. He was only wearing boxers. Panic rushed through him. What the hell happened here?"Marvy!" he cried, his voice hoarse. He shook her shoulder roughly. "Wake up!"Marvy stirred, a dreamy grin emerg
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Jace's fingers trembled as he pushed the key into the ignition of his vehicle. His thoughts were a jumble of remorse, wrath, and uncertainty.How had he allowed things to get so out of control? Marvy had used him like a puppet, pushing him into a scenario that may destroy his life. But why did he fall for it? Why didn't he stop her when he had the chance?He reflected about the previous night, his recollection foggy from the alcohol's affects.Jace's imagination repeated the moment Marvy slipped into the seat next him. He had been intoxicated, granted, but he knew better than to let her come that near. He should have pushed her away and asked her to leave him alone. But he had not. Instead, he had allowed her to get under his skin, her alluring words and touch clouding his judgment.His knuckles became white on the driving wheel as he hated himself for his own weakness. "What an idiot!" he exclaimed, his voice full of self-hatred.Jace's remorse and humiliation grew as he drove,
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Jace hesitated in the doorway, his pulse hammering. Avalynn stood by the fireplace, her calm face hiding the storm of emotions he knew she was carrying.“Welcome home,” she murmured, her voice firm.Jace swallowed hard, attempting to find his own peace. “Thanks,” he answered, pushing himself to meet her eyes. “I’m sorry about last night.”Avalynn’s eyes were chilly, a sharp contrast to the warmth he’d grown to know. “What happened?”He paused, the falsehood he’d built already starting to crumble at the edges. “I got into a fight,” he added, his voice lacking passion. “At the club.”Avalynn lifted an eyebrow, her suspicion evident. “A fight? You don’t appear injured.”Jace felt the weight of her scrutiny, the distrust in her gaze searing through him. “It wasn’t a physical fight,” he added, searching for an explanation. “Just a heated argument. Things got out of hand.”She took a step closer, her look steadfast. “With whom?”Jace’s thoughts raced, attempting to put together a cohesive
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With the events of the previous night with Marvy replaying in his mind, Jace sat at his desk and pondered on what had happened. The walls of his office, which had previously given him with comfort, were suddenly closing in on him, making it seem like a prison.His thoughts were confused with feelings of shame and he could not concentrate. How could he have allowed Marvy to influence him with such ease?While he was reliving the events of the previous night, his fingers were thumping anxiously on the polished wood from his desk.The dark lighting of the club, the drink clouding his judgment, and Marvy's predatory smirk as she slipped into the seat next to him were all things that he recalled. The manner in which her fingers had traced down his arm, which caused him to experience shivers of unwanted yearning on his body. He was now bearing the repercussions of his earlier act, when he had been weak.He was startled out of his reverie of thoughts by a tap on the door. He stood up strai
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Jace's voice shook with the weight of his confession. "Avalynn, we need to talk."Avalynn's pleasant tone became somber in an instant. "What's wrong, Jace?"Before he could react, the line cracked, and the connection dropped. "Avalynn? Avalynn, are you there?" he called out, but there was no answer.Sighing in exasperation, he peered at his phone, wanting it to reconnect.Meanwhile, Avalynn peered at her phone, hoping for the connection to settle. A notice flashed up.. a fresh email.With a scowl, she opened it, thinking it may be something essential.Her heart stopped as she noticed the subject line: "Jace's Secret."She paused, her finger hanging over the screen, then tapped to open it.The pictures loaded slowly, each one more terrible than the previous.Jace and Marvy, the raw, graphic photographs leave little room for mistake.Her breath seized in her throat, and her eyes clouded with tears."What...?" Her voice was barely a whisper, the word strangled with incredulity. "No... th
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With the sun rays coming in through the transparent curtains and lightning the room in a warm, golden glow, Avalynn stirred in her deep sleep.The blankets hugged her body tightly, leaving the remains of last night's excitement still visible on her skin.Jace stirred at her touch, his eyes slowly opening. When he saw her, a slow, lazy smile spread across his face, and he tightened his hold on her, pulling her closer. “Morning, beautiful,” he whispered, his voice husky with sleep.His features, softened by the dawn light, were relaxed in sleep, a far cry from his usually controlled and powerful look.Her heart became big with love and happiness as she reached out and gently brushed a lock of hair off his face. Peace, love, and the man who had become her whole world were all she had ever wanted.At her touch, Jace moved and slowly opened his eyes. A slow, lazy smile crossed his lips as he spotted her, and he tightened his grip, drawing her in. He whispered, "Morning, beautiful," his vo
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The dim light of the bedside lamp cast a soft glow over the room, creating a cozy atmosphere that enveloped Jace and Avalynn as they lay side by side on the large bed. The events of the past weeks had been intense, but now, everything seemed to have settled into place. The room, decorated in muted tones of gray and blue, felt like a sanctuary from the outside world.. a place where they could finally breathe and enjoy the calm after the storm.Avalynn laid her head on Jace's chest and made gentle circles over his skin while she listened to his heartbeat.They had a comfortable stillness that was laced with the warmth of unsaid understanding and shared experiences. Thinking about how far they'd come and how a one-night encounter had brought them to this point, she grinned to herself."Remember the night we first met?" Avalynn has a hushed, almost dreamy voice.With a chuckle, Jace ran a hand through her hair. "How could I overlook that? You were the most stunning woman in the club, an
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Two weeks had passed since the whirlwind of revelations that had shaken the foundation of Avalynn’s world. But now, the dust had settled, and with it, a newfound clarity and peace had emerged. Avalynn had come to terms with her heritage, her place in the Malvis family, and most importantly, with Jace. The man she loved, who had been her anchor in the storm, was no longer just the man she thought she knew; he was so much more.The Malvis house was a hive of joy tonight. The huge hall gleamed with wealth and grace, decorated with crystal chandeliers and high ceilings. The walls, which were covered with pictures of the Malvis ancestors, appeared to witness to the importance of the evening.. the official recognition of Avalynn as a real Malvis and the celebration of the family's victory over the Rinders, longtime enemies.Guests started to pour into the hall as the evening sun started to set, soaking the estate in a warm, golden glow. With the quiet hum of string instruments playing
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With a deep breath, Jace's grandfather looked at him and Avalynn who were seated across from him. There was a tight, stifling silence as the weight of the information he was about to impart seemed to drain the room's very oxygen. As Jace's jaw tightened and his eyes locked on the elderly guy, Avalynn shifted in her seat, her heart pounding rapidly in her chest.The grandfather said, "Jace, Avalynn," in a tone that was serene but full of a gravity that made Avalynn's skin crawl. "The results of the DNA test are in."The words, thick with anticipation and terror, hung in the air like a fog. Avalynn braced herself for what was about to happen, her fists clenched in her lap and her claws digging into her hands. Jace leaned forward a little, his eyebrows furrowing in a startled yet nervous way.The grandfather stated, "The test proves that Avalynn is in fact my late son's biological daughter."A painful gasp from Avalynn's lips as her breath caught in her throat. The words echoed in her
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Apart from the soft buzz of the equipment deciding their fate in a moment, the room was quiet. Avalynn sat on the brink of her seat her fists clenched in her lap and her knuckles white from the pressure. Jace walked back and forth, his body stiff from all the questions flying about in his thoughts.As they awaited the start of the DNA test, a distinct sense of apprehension filled the air.Grandfather Jace was standing close to the door, his face expressionless. Unwilling to allow the doubt to linger any longer, he had insisted on the test being conducted right away. Avalynn was so preoccupied with the idea that her whole life had been a lie that she had hardly noticed the trip to the private clinic. The idea of having Jace as her brother and becoming a Malvis by blood was too much for her to fathom. However, they were now facing the moment of truth.A nurse arrived with the required supplies in the room. "Miss Avalynn and Mr. Malvis Senior will need to provide samples," she stated
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Avalynn gazed at the picture, her eyesight going blurry. Her mother’s image, frozen in time, looked back at her with a familiar smile that now felt hauntingly distant. She swayed on her feet as the room appeared to tilt and a sensation of vertigo overcame her. Her palm trembled as she attempted to settle herself, her fingertips grazing the edge of the desk, a sign of her mounting panic.In an instant, Jace was by her side, his arm encircling her waist and supporting her before she could pass out. He pleaded, "Ava, breathe," in a worried-sounding voice. Though his hold was tight, the panic that overcame them both was reflected in the shaking in his voice.From behind the desk, his grandfather observed them with a normally calm expression that broke into a look of uncertainty that Avalynn had never seen before. The man who had always been a tower of strength appeared lost, as though the world was collapsing around him."I'm not sure I get it. How is this even feasible?" Avalynn's li
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As the tension in the room increased, Jace's eyes darted between Avalynn and his grandfather, making it obvious that he was confused.“You didn’t mention she would be here,” Jace finally said, his voice tight, barely concealing his frustration. His brow furrowed in a way that made Avalynn’s heart ache. His grandfather remained seated, his hands folded calmly on his desk. “You’re right, Jace. I didn’t. But I didn’t think I could sit back and watch you continue like this. You’ve been shutting yourself away, wallowing in self-pity and loneliness. You need someone by your side.. someone you trust. And there’s no better woman for you than Avalynn.”A beat skipped by Avalynn's heart. She had rarely seen Jace's face of vulnerability, and it completely shocked her. With words stuck in his throat, he remained motionless, and the ensuing stillness was replete with unspoken realities.With black eyes filled with emotions he couldn't seem to control, Jace turned to face her. His regret-filled
