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Tangled Hearts
Last Updated : 2025-01-07
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Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse, her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house not long she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even just to eat. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch, and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.
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Tangled Hearts CHAPTER 8: THE EVENT ARTEMIS POV
8 p.m. arrived sooner than I anticipated. My phone vibrated in my hand as the moment approached. This evening wasn’t an ordinary one—it was one I couldn’t manage to get ready for, regardless of how hard I attempted. I stepped out into the silent hallway; my heels clicked against the polished marble floor. Daymon stood by the door, his broad frame rigid, his eyes locking onto mine. Something about the intensity in those eyes ripped a ripple of unease right through me."Daymon?" My brow furrowed; I slowed my steps. "Why are you looking at me like that?"He hesitated, something unreadable crossing his face. "No reason," he murmured, tone flat. With reluctance, he added, "You look… good, ma'am.”The tightness in his tone was not to be missed. He wasn't one for compliments, and the words felt out of place.We walked silently to where the waiting car was, his eyes staying on me. But then the sleek black Range Rover came into view, and everything else faded. Aiden leaned casually against th
Last Updated : 2025-01-07Tangled Hearts CHAPTER 7: TENSION ARTEMIS POV
“Why are you holding back?” I asked, my tone unwavering even though my heart quaked under my flesh. Aiden’s eyes met mine, piercing and cold, yet there was an underlying emotion concealed within—something he struggled to control. "I'm not holding back,"“I simply… don’t want to.” "You don’t want to what?" I pushed forward, moving closer, my heartbeat accelerating as the tension grew stronger between us. "This," he replied, shaking his head, his face lacking any feelings. "This—whatever you think is happening. It's a contract, Artemis. Keep that in mind." A slight, cheerful grin pulled at my mouth. “Shhh,” I whispered, gently tracing my fingers along his jaw, playfully provoking him. “I know you want it as much as I do. You're just a scared little puppy." His eyes grew dim, his jaw clenched tight. “Be careful with your words, baby girl,” he cautioned, his voice deep and menacing. "You will plead—pleading with me to stop." I moved in nearer, allowing my body to graze against his.
Last Updated : 2025-01-06Tangled Hearts CHAPTER 6: FEELINGS AIDEN’S POV
Her lips collided with mine with a power that took my breath away. For an instant, I paused, the tempest of feelings tearing at the barriers I’d created around me. Artemis was the flavor of uprising and sweet defiance, and even though my brain urged me to stop, my body let me down. This was not meant to happen. Artemis had remained an enduring, persistent allure, always too nearby, too intense, too… her. I had reminded myself countless times to keep my distance. Women like her—no, all women—brought trouble, and I had learned this lesson through tough experiences. My history carried wounds I couldn’t reveal, reminders of how effortlessly trust could be broken. Yet at that instant, all the rules I had established for myself fell apart. Her lips melted against mine, urging a reaction I had suppressed for far too long. My hands acted independently, grabbing her waist, drawing her nearer until the warmth of her body endangered to burn away every bit of my self-restraint. And then I ki
Last Updated : 2025-01-03Tangled Hearts Chapter 5: FIRST KISS ARTEMIS POV
I was lost, stage five lost, total disorientation kind of lost. The big office, with tinted glass walls, with its sprawling view out at the city skyline, didn't feel like a sanctuary as much as it felt like a jail.I sat stiffly beside Aidan, his presence sharp and commanding. Behind us, Daymon loomed like a shadow, a quiet menace radiating from him. I was sure he was armed-his tension was palpable, the kind that only accompanied a weapon ready to be drawn.Aidan was calm, too calm, lounging in his chair with that maddening confidence he wore so easily. Across the polished mahogany desk sat Hernandez, his eyes darting between Aidan and me like a man trying to read the room but missing every cue.“Mr. Creek," Hernandez began, his voice careful but edged with nerves. "I've come with a proposal-one I think you'll find agreeable.”Aidan tilted his head, and his dark hair fell across his forehead, framing him like some rogue God. The green of his eyes was glinting with the sort of amusemen
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Tangled Hearts Chapter 4: AIDAN'S TEMPER ARTEMIS POV
It seemed, suddenly, that a week or two passed in a mist of duties and lies. Playing Hera was a lot more difficult than I'd thought, and Aidan's crankiness wasn't helping one bit. We even had to stage photos, pretending for the press that we were madly in love.I hadn't bargained for any of this paparazzi, the scrutiny, the eternal click-click-clicking of cameras that gave me the creeps. Aidan had assured me it would eventually die down, but I was anything but convinced. I was a small-town girl; I wasn't built for this world of flashing lights and fake smiles.The worst part, though, was sharing a bed with Aidan. I'd had my room to start, but his dad insisted on the arrangement since it would make the charade all the more believable.I lay now, awake in the dark, and listened to the soft rhythm of Aidan's breathing. He had looked different while sleeping-softer, almost human. The constant tension that always twisted his features had dissipated, leaving him to look… peaceful. His hair,
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Tangled Hearts Chapter 3: DINNER WITH THE CREEKS ARTEMIS POV
It took me an inordinate amount of time to find Aidan. Daymon had forgotten to say where this individual was, and it would appear that no one else was even remotely interested in telling such information to a new impersonator. Finally, after prowling room after endless room and hall after continuing hall, I burst through into the gardens.There he was.Standing near the trellis, a catch of sun in his dark hair, which shifted with the lazy afternoon breeze, Aidan Creek could have been the portrait of cruel perfection: sharp, carved cheekbones, a suit that screamed of designer labels, and the sort of presence that made people want to either kiss him or run far, far away.I stopped a few feet away, folding my arms. "Hey."He didn't turn immediately. When he did, his face was as unreadable as ever."You are late," he said.I blinked. "You didn't tell me where to go."He didn't acknowledge my excuse but came closer, his tone cold, cutting. "We don't have much time. There are things you sho
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Tangled Hearts Chapter 2: MRS CREEK ARTEMIS POV
Aidan Creek?The name rolled around in my head like a loose marble; I'd seen it somewhere, probably in a newspaper, or overheard it in one of those whispered conversations meant for ears much wealthier than mine. He was one of the richest men in California, practically untouchable.So why the hell would he want a petty thief like me to be his mistress?I folded my arms, narrowing my eyes at him. "You have to be joking. I'd marry a pig before I'd marry you."Aidan didn't flinch, just stared at a slow, calculated stare that had my skin crawling. When he finally spoke, his voice was quiet but sharp enough to slice through steel."Then I'll make sure you rot in prison," he said. "Trust me, you don't want to know what happens to people like you in there."I froze. It felt like he gut-punched me with his words. He was right: he was the one with power and influence, and I didn't stand a chance. Prison wasn't just a punishment but a sure death sentence for someone like me."Why won't you let
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Tangled Hearts Chapter 1: CAUGHT ARTEMIS POV
I eyed the golden watch on the table, pretending to be interested in something else while inching closer to the table. I knew it was wrong to steal but I couldn’t help it. I was hungry and I didn’t want to die.I couldn't afford to hesitate.I moved closer, each step calculated. Something in my head whispered caution, but hunger roared just a little louder. I could nearly hear the eulogy now: Artemis Vincent, dead at 22 because she was too virtuous to swipe a watch left behind by some rich guy.A bitter laugh escaped my lips. Of course, with therapy, that would be nice; if only that were an option when the bills needed paying. One last glance, and I swiped the watch, pushing it deep into my pocket."Good job, Artemis," I muttered under my breath, "You've earned yourself a burger—Starbucks, here I come—”"THIEF!"The shout pierced the air, and my blood ran cold. I turned to see a burly man in a black suit and dark glasses barreling toward me. Fists the size of small boulders were curle
Last Updated : 2024-12-23
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Chapter 1: CAUGHT ARTEMIS POV
I eyed the golden watch on the table, pretending to be interested in something else while inching closer to the table. I knew it was wrong to steal but I couldn’t help it. I was hungry and I didn’t want to die.I couldn't afford to hesitate.I moved closer, each step calculated. Something in my head whispered caution, but hunger roared just a little louder. I could nearly hear the eulogy now: Artemis Vincent, dead at 22 because she was too virtuous to swipe a watch left behind by some rich guy.A bitter laugh escaped my lips. Of course, with therapy, that would be nice; if only that were an option when the bills needed paying. One last glance, and I swiped the watch, pushing it deep into my pocket."Good job, Artemis," I muttered under my breath, "You've earned yourself a burger—Starbucks, here I come—”"THIEF!"The shout pierced the air, and my blood ran cold. I turned to see a burly man in a black suit and dark glasses barreling toward me. Fists the size of small boulders were curle...
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