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Chapter 101: Shadows of the Past
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Torn by Obsession Chapter 102: Breaths of Freedom
The plane's engines purred in the background as Rafael stared out the window, watching the Alps shrink into the distance. For the first time in what felt like forever, the weight of centuries—of secrets, sins, and curses—no longer sat on his shoulders.He was free. And so was Sophia.She sat across from him in the private jet’s plush leather seat, curled up in one of his hoodies, barefoot, her legs tucked beneath her. Her eyes were closed, but he knew she wasn’t asleep. Her fingers fidgeted with the hem of her sleeve—something she only did when she was deep in thought.He poured two glasses of scotch and handed her one. She took it without a word, their fingers brushing, a charge sparking between them like always.“To the death of demons,” he said.Her lips curved slightly as she clinked her glass with his. “And the beginning of something real.”They drank in silence, but it was a silence laced with tension—sweet, aching, heavy with unspoken truths and possibilities.Sophia finally br
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The salt-kissed breeze drifted through the open balcony doors as Rafael stirred awake, the golden glow of morning pouring over the white linen sheets. For a moment, he lay there in silence, letting the quiet lull him—a sensation still foreign to a man who had spent most of his life waking to gunshots or phone calls soaked in blood.But today… it was different.Today, Sophia lay in his arms, her back pressed against his chest, her breath steady and warm. His fingers traced lazy circles along her bare shoulder, and she shifted slightly in her sleep, murmuring his name.Rafael smiled. Not the cruel smirk he used to wear when cornering an enemy or securing a deal—but a real, genuine smile that softened the edges of his hardened face.He kissed her shoulder. “Wake up, cariño.”She hummed, eyes fluttering open, a sleepy grin on her face. “Mmm… are you always this annoyingly cheerful in the morning?”“I’m not cheerful,” he teased. “I’m just admiring the view.”Sophia stretched, the sheet sli
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10Torn by Obsession Chapter 104: In the Eye of the Storm
The waves whispered secrets against the shore as golden light spilled through the open balcony doors. The villa sat nestled on the cliffside like a forgotten treasure—secluded, serene, and far away from the bloodied edges of Rafael’s empire.Sophia stood barefoot, the soft cotton of Rafael’s shirt brushing against her thighs as the wind danced through her hair. Her fingers curled loosely around the cool railing, eyes fixed on the horizon, but her mind was elsewhere. On him. On them.Behind her, quiet footsteps approached, but she didn’t turn. She didn’t need to. His presence always wrapped around her long before he touched her.“I like seeing you like this,” Rafael murmured, his voice low, rough, but oddly gentle. “Wearing my shirt. Looking like you belong to me.”She smiled. “I do belong to you.”Rafael paused, as if those words meant more than either of them could fully understand. “And I belong to you,” he said.His arms slid around her waist from behind, pulling her into the hard
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10Torn by Obsession Chapter 105: The Calm Before the Storm
The air around them had shifted in a way that no one could ignore. The world outside the villa, with its jagged coastline and harsh winds, now felt like a distant memory. Inside, however, the atmosphere hummed with the tension of what was to come. Rafael stood by the window, his posture rigid, his gaze fixed on the horizon as if he could will the storm to stop before it arrived.Sophia sat at the edge of the bed, her legs tucked beneath her, a quiet force that centered him. She had always been his anchor, even when he hadn’t fully realized how desperately he needed one. But now, with Elena’s threat hanging over them, he felt like a man standing on the edge of a cliff—ready to jump into whatever hell was waiting.“What’s she playing at?” Sophia’s voice was soft but sharp, the undercurrent of concern unmistakable.Rafael turned to face her, his eyes hard. “Elena never does anything without a reason. She’s trying to get under my skin. And it’s working.”Sophia didn’t flinch. Instead, she
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10Torn by Obsession Chapter 106: The Breaking Point
The villa felt different now. The soft hum of the wind outside, the scent of saltwater in the air, and the quiet murmur of the waves crashing against the rocks—it all felt like the calm before an inevitable storm. But this wasn’t just any storm. This was the storm that had been brewing for months, ever since Silas had reappeared, ever since Rafael had made the choice to risk everything for Sophia.Sophia stood by the window, her arms crossed loosely over her chest as she looked out at the raging sea. It was a sight that normally calmed her, the rhythm of the waves always managing to ease the tension in her body. But tonight, it only served to remind her of the turmoil that was coming. Silas’s threats still echoed in her mind, haunting her thoughts as she tried to make sense of it all. She had always known that being with Rafael would come with danger. She had been warned countless times about the sacrifices, the risks, and the consequences of getting too close to someone like him. Bu
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10Torn by Obsession Chapter 107: Into the Eye of the Storm
The next morning dawned grey and heavy, the sky a stark mirror of the tension in the villa. The calm that had settled between Rafael and Sophia the night before felt fragile, like a fine thread barely holding everything together. The storm that was about to hit them wasn't just external; it was everything they'd been avoiding, everything they'd tried to outrun.Rafael’s preparations had begun early, his movements precise and cold. He was a man used to making decisions on the fly, used to the adrenaline that came with danger, but today felt different. This time, there was more at stake. Sophia’s safety wasn’t just something he worried about from a distance—it was personal. She was his weakness, his anchor, and the thought of her in danger gnawed at him in a way he hadn’t experienced before.Sophia had insisted on coming with him, despite every protest he threw her way. And, after a restless night, he had come to a grim decision—he would let her come. There was no point in denying the i
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The world outside the vehicle seemed to blur as Rafael and Sophia drove deeper into the heart of the city. The streets were eerily quiet, the usual buzz of life replaced with a kind of heavy anticipation that hung in the air. Every turn they took seemed to close in around them, until there was nowhere left to run. Inside the car, the silence between them was charged, both of them lost in their own thoughts, but neither of them willing to voice their fears. The looming battle ahead was more than just physical—it was a test of everything they had fought for, a confrontation that would change them both irrevocably. Sophia glanced over at Rafael, noticing the tightness in his jaw, the way his eyes never left the road ahead. He looked every bit the ruthless man she had come to know, but there was something else in him now. Something softer, perhaps. His vulnerability, though hidden behind layers of armor, was there, and it made her heart ache for him in a way that words could never expla
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The door slammed shut behind them, cutting off any possibility of escape. The heavy thud echoed through the cold, concrete walls of the abandoned building. Rafael’s gaze never wavered, his sharp eyes scanning the dimly lit room for any sign of movement. Sophia, standing beside him, felt the weight of the moment press down on her chest. The air was thick with tension, every breath a struggle as she tried to steady her nerves.Rafael’s presence was a constant comfort at her side, his strong body a silent promise of protection, even though she knew he couldn’t shield her from everything. The battle they were about to face was not just a fight for their lives; it was a battle for everything they had come to understand about themselves and each other. Their world had been defined by lies, betrayal, and violence, but now, in this moment, they had a chance to rewrite it.Rafael’s hand brushed against hers, the simple touch sending a jolt of warmth through her, grounding her in the chaos of t
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Torn by Obsession Chapter 200: The End – A Love Unbreakable
The empire was complete.Rafael and Sophia stood side by side, overlooking the vast expanse of their kingdom—the dark, sprawling underworld that was now firmly in their grasp. Their gaze met the horizon, where the shadows of their power stretched far beyond what anyone could have imagined. The once chaotic world, filled with constant threats and power struggles, had finally settled under their rule. There were no more challengers, no more betrayals, and no more doubts.They had won. Together.Sophia, no longer the naive detective or the prey in this dangerous game, stood as his equal—her power undeniable, her presence commanding. She had shed her former self, embracing the darkness that Rafael had shown her, not just as his lover but as the queen of shadows. The woman who once hunted him had become the woman who ruled by his side.And Rafael… He had always been the shadow king, the untouchable force who moved in silence. But with Sophia at his side, he had found something more. The fi
Torn by Obsession Chapter 199: Closing of Old Chapters
The world had finally settled into the new order they had created, one where no shadow loomed over them, no one could touch them. Rafael and Sophia stood together, watching as the final remnants of their past—betrayers, enemies, and false allies—vanished like smoke in the wind. They had survived the impossible, built their empire from nothing, and now, they stood as untouchable rulers in a world that once sought to destroy them.In the quiet aftermath of victory, Rafael had taken a step back, allowing himself a rare moment of reflection. The bloodshed, the betrayals, the constant war for power—it had all been worth it. Every single sacrifice had been part of the grand design, a design that now stretched across continents, ruled by two powerful, unstoppable beings.Sophia stood beside him, her presence as commanding as ever, her beauty matched only by her fierce strength. She had once been the detective who hunted him, unknowingly driven into his world by his hand, but now, she was his
Torn by Obsession Chapter 198: The Final Kill
The empire that Rafael and Sophia had built was now solidified—unshakable, ruthless, and complete. The dust had settled from the betrayals, and the once chaotic world they had inherited now lay beneath their iron rule. Yet, despite the blood spilled, the power seized, and the enemies vanquished, there was still one final matter to settle.This was not just about eliminating a threat; it was about sending a message. The final kill was not for the empire—it was for something far more personal. A betrayal had cut deeper than any before. And this time, there would be no forgiveness.---The Betrayer: A Familiar FaceThe man who had once been Rafael’s most trusted confidant, now an enemy, had stayed in the shadows far too long. Marcus, a man who had stood by Rafael’s side through every major victory, had somehow grown disillusioned with their rise. A hunger for more had driven him to question Rafael’s rule, to seek out alliances with enemies who had once been beneath him.Marcus had been t
Torn by Obsession Chapter 197: Final Betrayals
The air in the underground meeting room was thick with tension. Rafael sat at the head of the table, his posture rigid, his eyes dark with an intensity that made the very walls feel oppressive. Sophia sat beside him, her presence a calm but deadly contrast to the storm brewing around them. Their empire had been built on loyalty and fear, but as they neared the final stage of consolidating power, they both knew it was only a matter of time before the cracks began to show.The traitors had been lurking in the shadows for months, their whispers growing louder, their betrayal more certain. Rafael had always known that power was a double-edged sword. It attracted loyalty—but it also bred envy and treachery. The last phase of their rise had seen old alliances tested, and now, the pieces were falling into place.---The First Betrayal: An Old AllyThe first betrayal came from an unexpected source—Alessandro. He had been one of Rafael's most trusted allies, a man who had helped him build the
Torn by Obsession Chapter 196: Rafael’s Legacy
The moon hung high in the sky, casting its cold light across the sprawling city beneath. Rafael stood at the window of their private penthouse, the city’s skyline stretching out before him like an endless sea of glass and steel. The lights blinked and flickered, a reflection of the empire he had built—one of shadows, power, and fear.But as he stood there, a rare moment of reflection overtook him. The weight of everything he had accomplished, everything he had sacrificed, pressed against him like a shadow. The bloodshed, the betrayal, the endless hours of strategizing and planning—it was all part of the journey. But now, with Sophia by his side, something deeper stirred within him. A sense of purpose that went beyond just ruling the underworld.He turned, finding Sophia standing at the far side of the room, her silhouette dark and alluring against the dim light. She had been his constant, his equal, and his partner in this ruthless game. Together, they had become an unstoppable force,
Torn by Obsession Chapter 195: Sophia Fully Embracing Her Power
Sophia stood at the head of the long, polished table in the private war room, her dark eyes glinting with a steely resolve. The room was a place where decisions were made, where lives were altered in an instant. Tonight, it felt like the weight of the entire empire rested on her shoulders.Rafael stood beside her, his presence a quiet, looming force. They were no longer just partners in a relationship; they were equals. This was no longer a game of power—this was war, and they had learned to play it with a brutality that matched the world they ruled.---The TransformationWeeks had passed since the wedding, and Sophia could feel the transformation within her. The woman who had once been hesitant, unsure, and at times overwhelmed by the darkness, was gone. In her place stood a queen of shadows—someone who didn’t flinch when confronted with bloodshed, someone who understood that mercy had no place in this world.“We do this together,” Rafael said, his deep voice a low murmur as he lean
Torn by Obsession Chapter 194: Aftermath of the Wedding
The morning after the wedding, the empire felt the tremors. The death of Marcus was just the beginning. As the sun rose, it illuminated the crumbling remains of what was once a fragmented world of power—a world now held together by blood and loyalty, bound by a union that could never be undone.Rafael De León and Sophia had crowned themselves as the dark monarchs of a world that had always whispered their names in fear. The wedding, the vows, the bloodshed—it was all a message to the underworld.They were untouchable—for now.---The Empire Begins to StirNews of Marcus’s assassination spread like wildfire, sending shockwaves through the De León empire. There was no question that the attempted coup had been swift and deadly, but it left behind a ripple of uncertainty. The loyalty of Rafael’s inner circle had always been unwavering—until now.Rafael sat in his darkened office, the only light coming from the glow of the screens before him. He stared at the surveillance footage of Marcus
Torn by Obsession Chapter 193: The Dark Wedding
The moon hung high like a silent witness, casting a silver sheen over the sprawling De León estate. Black roses lined the marble aisles, their petals laced with gold dust. Candles flickered like flames of the underworld, casting dancing shadows on masked guests—elite criminals, mafia bosses, mercenaries, and dignitaries who ruled the world from behind veils of violence.Tonight wasn’t just a wedding.It was a coronation.Sophia stood in a mirrored chamber, her black wedding dress dripping with crystals and obsidian beads, clinging to her like a second skin. Her eyes were lined with kohl, sharp and piercing. The veil was sheer, seductive, and haunting.She looked like death in heels.And Rafael had never been more in love.---The CeremonyThe altar was not in a church, but under an arch of thorns wrapped in blood-red silk, flanked by gunmen and candles shaped like skulls. Rafael stood at its center in a black tailored suit, the De León crest embroidered in crimson across his chest. Hi
Torn by Obsession Chapter 192: The Calm Before the Wedding Storm
The world outside was still—a rare silence blanketing the city that had once screamed with chaos, gunfire, and betrayal. But inside the mansion, the shadows that had long ruled Rafael’s life seemed softer now, gentler. Just for this night.Sophia sat by the window in his private study, wrapped in one of his black silk shirts, her bare legs folded beneath her. The city lights flickered in the distance like dying stars, casting a golden hue over her skin. She looked out, not at the skyline, but beyond it—into the future that neither of them thought they’d survive to see.Rafael stood behind her in silence, leaning against the frame of the door, watching her like a man trying to memorize the only moment of peace he had ever known.No guards.No blood.No enemies at the gates.Just her.And him.Together.He finally moved, his steps soundless on the polished floor, and knelt behind her, sliding his arms around her waist. His chin came to rest on her shoulder, and for the first time in wee
