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Chapter 21: The Storm Within
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 22. The Breaking Point
Mia's POV Mia stood in the dimly lit corner of the room, clutching the tiny vial of sedative Liam had risked everything to procure. Her heart hammered against her ribcage as she replayed their hastily devised plan in her mind. Every second in the compound was a second too long, and tonight, she would either reclaim her freedom or lose everything trying.Liam appeared at the door, his expression taut with tension. “It’s time,” he whispered. His voice, barely audible, was laced with urgency. He handed her a small syringe. “Are you sure you can do this?”Mia’s fingers trembled as she took the syringe, but her resolve was unshaken. “I have to.”Together, they crept down the corridor, the dim lights casting long shadows on the cold concrete walls. Every step brought them closer to Dylan’s quarters, and every step tightened the knot in Mia’s stomach. Dylan, the man who had held her captive, wouldn’t let her go without a fight. But she wasn’t alone anymore. Liam’s presence, his silent deter
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As the night deepened, they took turns keeping watch, their ears straining for any sign of pursuit. The silence of the forest was both a comfort and a warning. Mia sat by the window, clutching a piece of wood she had fashioned into a crude weapon. Her mind wandered to the future—to what freedom might look like.But for now, survival was enough.The first rays of dawn began to filter through the cracks in the cabin walls. Liam stirred on the floor, wincing as he adjusted his position. Mia glanced over, her gaze softening. He’d risked everything to help her escape, and now he was paying the price. She needed to find help—and soon.Steeling herself, Mia decided to venture into the forest to search for supplies. She promised Liam she’d be back soon, leaving him a makeshift weapon in case someone found the cabin. The forest was eerily quiet as she moved, every crunch of leaves underfoot sending her heart racing.It wasn’t long before she heard voices in the distance. She froze, crouching l
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-09The Valisteen Princess Chapter 24: Building the Foundation
Chapter 24: Building the FoundationThe fight that followed was brutal, a chaotic clash of wills and determination. Mia’s world narrowed to the sounds of shouts, the clang of metal, and the sharp pain of every hit she took. But through it all, she fought with everything she had, her friends at her side.For the first time in years, she felt truly alive. And she wasn’t going to let Dylan take that away.The aftermath of the battle was a haze of adrenaline and exhaustion. Dylan lay unconscious on the cold floor, his reign over. Mia, Mimi, and Lydia stood together, their breaths coming in ragged gasps. The room was eerily quiet now, the weight of their victory settling over them.“We did it,” Mimi said, her voice trembling with a mixture of relief and disbelief.Lydia nodded, her expression grim. “But this is just the beginning. Taking him down was the easy part. Now we have to figure out what comes next.”Mia glanced at her friends, their faces illuminated by the dim light filtering thr
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-10The Valisteen Princess Chapter 25. Shadows In The Dark
Chapter 25: Shadows in the DarkLydia raised her glass in a rare moment of levity. “To the future. Whatever it holds.”Mia clinked her glass against theirs, a small smile playing at her lips. For the first time, the path ahead felt like their own—uncertain, yes, but full of possibility.Miles away, in a darkened room that pulsed with tension, Dylan Griffin stood before his inner circle. The news of Mia’s escape had spread like wildfire, igniting whispers of both awe and unease. Dylan’s sharp green eyes scanned the room, silencing the murmurs with a single glance.“She’s alive,” he said, his voice cold and measured. “And she’s out there building something. Something that could challenge us.”Forrest Vagaz, leaning casually against the far wall, tilted his head, a sly smile curling his lips. “You almost sound impressed, boss.”Dylan’s gaze snapped to Forrest, his expression hardening. “Don’t mistake admiration for weakness,” he warned. “Mia Valisteen is a threat, and threats must be dea
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-12The Valisteen Princess Chapter 26. A Fragile Trust
Chapter 26: A Fragile TrustThe stage was set for betrayal upon betrayal, with Mia, Dylan, and the Vagaz twins navigating a labyrinth of deception. As Mia looked out over her expanding territory, she tightened her resolve. Dylan might have been The Devil once, but now? She was ready to claim the title for herself.Billy Vagaz was true to his word. Days after their tense meeting at the docks, he reached out with critical information. Dylan had set a trap, luring Mia into an ambush at what was supposed to be a neutral negotiation with a minor rival gang. Billy’s warning came just in time, allowing Mia and her team to reroute their plans and avoid disaster.Mia paced the length of their headquarters, the tension palpable as she recounted the details of the near miss. “He knew exactly where we’d be,” she said, her tone sharp. “If Billy hadn’t tipped us off, we’d all be dead.”Lydia leaned against the wall, arms crossed. “Maybe Billy’s trying to earn his keep. Or maybe he’s playing a longe
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-12The Valisteen Princess Chapter 27. The Kidnapping
Chapter 27: The KidnappingAcross town, Forrest was meeting with an unexpected visitor. Billy Vagaz lounged in a chair, a glass of whiskey in his hand. “You know,” Billy said, swirling the amber liquid, “I can’t tell if you’re brilliant or suicidal.”Forrest’s smile was razor-sharp. “Why not both?”Billy chuckled, but his eyes were cold. “Don’t push your luck, Forrest. Playing both sides is a dangerous game.”Forrest’s gaze darkened. “Dangerous games are the only ones worth playing.”The two men stared at each other, the air between them thick with tension. Whatever alliances they forged, Mia knew, would be as fragile as glass. And just as likely to shatter.Mimi was gone.Mia’s world tilted the moment she entered the safehouse and saw the signs of struggle. A broken chair, a trail of blood, and Mimi’s laptop—its screen cracked and lifeless. Lydia crouched near the remnants of a shattered vase, her jaw set as she examined the scene.“They took her,” Lydia said grimly. “This was delibe
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-12The Valisteen Princess Chapter 28: The Vagaz Betrayal
Chapter 28: The Vagaz BetrayalThe air in the headquarters was thick with tension. Mia sat at the head of the table, her team arrayed before her. Lydia’s sharp gaze darted between the map of Dylan’s operations and Billy, who leaned casually against the wall, his smirk firmly in place. Mimi, still bruised but resolute, worked at her laptop, her fingers flying over the keys as she decrypted yet another of Dylan’s communications.“We’ve cornered him,” Lydia said, her voice crisp. “This next move will cripple his supply chain. We hit here, here, and here.” She jabbed at the map with her finger. “He’ll have nothing left to fall back on.”“If we move too soon, we risk tipping our hand,” Billy interjected. “Dylan’s paranoid, but he’s not stupid. He’ll know something’s coming.”“And what do you suggest?” Lydia snapped, her patience wearing thin.Billy’s grin widened. “Let me handle it. I know how Dylan thinks.”Mia’s eyes narrowed. “We’ve let you handle plenty. I need results, Billy, not more
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-13The Valisteen Princess Chapter 29: Queens of Chaos
Chapter 29: Queens of ChaosBilly’s smirk faltered as paranoia set in. He stood in the dim warehouse, the echo of his own breathing filling the silence. The message was a warning, but from whom? Mia? Dylan? Or someone else entirely? Billy’s plans were unraveling faster than he anticipated, and for the first time, doubt crept into his mind.At the headquarters, Mia, Lydia, and Mimi regrouped. The battle had taken its toll on their team, but their resolve was unshaken. Dylan’s stronghold was vulnerable, and Billy’s betrayal had clarified one thing: they could no longer wait for the perfect moment.“We go now,” Mia declared, standing at the center of the strategy room. The map of Dylan’s compound was spread across the table, marked with points of entry and weaknesses. “We hit Dylan hard, cut off his last remaining resources, and end this once and for all.”Lydia nodded, her expression fierce. “No half-measures. This time, we finish it.”Mimi hesitated, her eyes darting to Mia. “And Billy
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 91: A Fiery Farewell and Forbidden Flames
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 90 – Ghost Signal 2.
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 89: Ghost Signal
Chapter 89: Ghost Signal(Mia’s POV)It started with a whisper. A feeling. Like something wasn’t right.The estate was quiet—too quiet. Victor had gone radio silent again, eyes always on the window, as if expecting someone to break through it. Alison kept herself busy, but I could feel her watching me when she thought I wasn’t looking. Everyone had their routines, their coping mechanisms.Except Mimi.She hadn’t shown up for breakfast. Or lunch. I hadn’t seen her since yesterday.I asked around.“Maybe she’s training again,” one of the guards said with a shrug.But someone else—one of the newer recruits—looked nervous. “I saw her,” he said quietly. “This morning. Thought I was imagining it. She was heading toward the north wall… looked like she was in a hurry.”A hurry?No one else saw her. Everyone was equally busy.Panic started to claw at my chest.I ran back to my room and grabbed my phone, praying she'd just gone on a walk and forgotten to text back. But there was nothing. No new
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 87: Fractured Lines (The Betrayal)
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 87: Fractured Lines
Chapter 87: Fractured Lines### Part I – My Descent (Mia’s POV)I remember the cold bite of the night air as we slipped out from behind the high walls of Dylan’s clan estate. I, Mimi, and Alison had long shared a rebellious streak, but tonight—tonight it felt different. There was an intensity in our hearts, a mix of defiance and dread. We’d disobeyed orders once more, driven by the desperate hope of finding Victor before something irreparable happened to him. I clutched my side, not from pain but because my pulse roared in my ears as we crept through the labyrinth of back alleys.The moon was a thin crescent in the sky, and its pallid light barely touched the ground. “We shouldn’t be this far out,” Alison whispered, her eyes darting around in the darkness as though expecting danger at every turn. I couldn’t help but agree. But every step was driven by the memory of Victor’s last call—a single, cryptic text that hinted something was very, very wrong.Following a series of hastily scraw
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 86: Disappeared
Chapter 86: Disappeared I tapped my fingers against the edge of the table, my gaze flicking toward the door for what had to be the tenth time that morning. The estate was unusually quiet—not that it was ever particularly loud—but something felt... off. It had been nagging at me all day, a persistent itch at the back of my mind.Mimi sat across from me, idly spinning a ring around her finger. She hadn’t said much, which was unusual. Normally, she had something to complain about, something to gossip about, or some ridiculous scheme to rope me into. Today, though, she was just as distracted as I was.I finally voiced what had been bothering me. “Hey… have you seen Victor lately?”Mimi stopped playing with her ring and frowned. “Now that you mention it… no. Not in a while.”A small crease formed between my brows. “Yeah. Me neither. I thought maybe I was just missing him, but it’s been—what? A week?”“At least.” Mimi sat up straighter, her gaze sharpening. “Victor doesn’t just disappear.
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 85: The Truth Beneath the Surface
Chapter 85: The Truth Beneath the SurfaceMimi finally spoke, her voice quiet. “I had no idea.” She met my gaze, something like guilt flickering in her usually confident eyes. “About your father, I mean. My father’s group… they destroyed a lot of lives. But I never knew yours was one of them.”I studied her for a moment, then shrugged. “It’s not like you had anything to do with it, you were just a toddlar like I was.”She didn’t look convinced, but she nodded anyway.Dylan tilted his head slightly. “So? Now that you know, what are you going to do with it?”I thought about that. About Ray, about my mom, about how knowing the truth didn’t change much—but at the same time, it changed everything.Then, I smirked.“Nothing,” I said easily. “Just thought you two should know.”Dylan let out a quiet chuckle. “Typical.”I stretched, letting the weight of the conversation settle. And then, because I couldn’t resist, I added, “Though, there is one thing.”Mimi raised a brow. “What?”I grinned, m
The Valisteen Princess Chapter 84: The Truth Beneath the Surface
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The Valisteen Princess Chapter 83: The Dawn Before the Storm
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