All Chapters of Dark Temptations: Falling For My Ex: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Yasmeen's hands tightened on the steering wheel, her eyes wide as I recounted everything—France, the tension with Michael, the surprise appearance of Damon at the meeting, and finally, the icy silence from Michael during the flight and Lana’s smug taunts at the airport.When I finished, she let out a dramatic gasp, her jaw dropping. “Arya! Are you serious right now? This is straight out of a telenovela! Michael, Damon, and now Lana? Girl, how do you even breathe in all this chaos?”I groaned, covering my face with my hands. “I don’t know, Yas. I feel like I’m suffocating. Nothing about this makes sense anymore. Michael is furious, Damon is… well, Damon, and Lana—ugh, don’t even get me started on her.”Yasmeen shook her head, disbelief written all over her face. “Okay, first of all, Michael has no right to be mad. He’s got Lana glued to his side like some annoying sticker he can’t peel off. And Damon? Well, you know what he’s like—hot, infuriating, and impossible to figure out.”I let

“I want to show you something, okay?” Damon’s voice was soft but insistent as he took my hand, his touch warm and firm. Without waiting for my reply, he began leading me away from the crowded ballroom, weaving us through the throng of people and up a secluded staircase. My heart raced, unsure of what he was planning.We stepped out onto a private balcony, the cool night air brushing against my skin. The view was breathtaking. The moon hung high in the sky, casting its silvery glow over the city below. The faint hum of the gala was distant now, leaving us in an intimate, quiet space. Damon turned to me, his gaze intense, his dark eyes filled with something I couldn’t quite place.“You’re stunning,” he murmured, his voice low and reverent, as though the words were meant only for the night to hear. “Damon...” I started, but the way he was looking at me made my words falter. It wasn’t just desire—it was admiration, adoration even, and it left me feeling exposed in a way I hadn’t expected

A few weeks had passed since everything happened, and I was thankful that I had space and time to think. I texted Damon if I could come over, and he agreed. I made up my mind on what I wanted to do. I was going to tell Damon how I felt about him. I was in love with him. I knew our relationship was supposed to be fake but I fell in love with him. When I arrived at his place, he was sitting on the bed texting on his phone."Hey cutie." He winked as I sat down. "There is something I have to talk to you about." I said and he grew serious."What's going on?" He asked."Well I don't know how to say this so I will just come out about it." I took a deep breath. "I am in love with you."Damon’s playful smirk faded, his expression shifting into something unreadable. He set his phone down on the nightstand, leaning back slightly as he looked at me, his brows furrowing.For a moment, there was silence, and I wished the ground would swallow me whole.“You’re... in love with me?” he repeated, h

“This is so insane,” I muttered under my breath as I walked down the quiet street, my heart still racing from the night I’d just left behind. I couldn’t believe it. I slept with Michael. Again.I needed air. I needed space. I needed Yas.Without thinking twice, I pulled out my phone and called her. She picked up on the second ring.“Hey, girl!” Yasmeen’s bright, familiar voice rang through, instantly grounding me. “What’s up? You okay?”I took a deep breath, steadying myself. “No, I’m not okay. Can you pick me up?”Her tone shifted immediately. “Of course. Where are you?”I rattled off Michael’s address, hoping she wouldn’t catch on too quickly. But Yas was sharp, and she knew me too well.“Wait… Michael’s place? Arya, don’t tell me—”“Just come get me,” I cut her off, my voice cracking slightly. “Please.”“On my way.”The wait felt like an eternity, but soon enough, Yasmeen’s car pulled up to the curb. I climbed in, sinking into the passenger seat, my mind still swirling with emotion

I shook my head, trying to steady my breath, though I could still feel the adrenaline coursing through me. "No, not really... but he tried. He grabbed me, Yas. He—he threatened me. Said he was going to make me pay for what I did with you and your sister."Yasmeen’s eyes widened with horror, her face going pale as she stepped closer. "I’m so sorry, Arya. I should’ve warned you. But this—this is insane. I had no idea he would go this far. I—"I cut her off, taking a shaky breath. "It’s not your fault. He’s just—he’s a sick person, Yas. I was just… I was just trying to protect you."She knelt beside me, her hands shaking as she helped me sit up. "What can I do? Should I call the police? Or—"I wiped my face with the back of my hand, trying to keep my composure. "I don't know. I just—I'm so done with this. With him, with everything."Yasmeen looked at me, her expression softening. "We’ll figure this out. You’re safe now, okay? You don’t have to do this alone." She pulled me into a hug, he