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By Chance, By Fate/Starlit Ink
101AlexI sank into the plush couch of the VIP suite, the room spinning slightly. It was 2 a.m., and I was beyond exhausted. The wedding was only a few hours away, but I couldn’t shake the gnawing feeling in my stomach. The whole thing felt like a bad dream. Liam was about to marry someone else, and here I was, trapped in this mess with Charlotte—my fiancée, my supposed partner, though it felt more like a weight on my chest.I ran a hand through my hair, trying to ignore the pounding in my skull. Charlotte, pacing around the room in her silk robe, stopped in front of me, her eyes glinting with something I couldn’t quite place. “We should get some rest before tomorrow,” she said softly, but the tone of her voice made my skin crawl. “We’ll need our energy.”I didn’t look up, too tired to engage, but she wasn’t having it.“Alex,” she pressed, her voice suddenly soft, seductive even. “Let’s go to bed. I need you.”I blinked, not sure if I’d heard her correctly. “What?”She took a step c
Last Updated : 2024-12-31102
By Chance, By Fate/Starlit Ink
102AlexI felt her lips press against mine before I could fully process what was happening. It was soft at first, tentative, as if she was testing the waters to see if I’d pull away. But I didn’t. Instead, I stood there, frozen, my mind racing with conflicting thoughts. It was like a strange pull—her insistence, the pressure mounting with every moment, and the feeling of helplessness that gripped me.Her hands slid up my chest, gently pushing me back toward the bed. I didn’t resist, though every part of me screamed to stop. But there was no stopping it now. Charlotte was determined, and I had been cornered into this position.She kissed me again, harder this time, her lips demanding, as if she had finally gotten the upper hand. And in some twisted way, I had given it to her. The realization stung, but it was too late for regrets.“Don’t act like this is new, Alex,” Charlotte murmured between kisses, her voice low, almost taunting. “You knew this was coming.”I wanted to tell her she
Last Updated : 2024-12-31103
By Chance, By Fate/Starlit Ink
103AlexCharlotte suddenly paused mid-rant, a sly smile creeping across her face. She tossed her phone onto the bed and leaned against the dresser, arms crossed, her expression calm and calculating.“Actually,” she said, her tone shifting to something almost playful, “coming late might not be such a bad thing after all.”I froze, one shoe in my hand, glaring at her in disbelief. “What are you even talking about?”She shrugged, her smile growing wider. “Think about it, Alex. You’re the President of the United States, and I’m the daughter of a powerful billionaire. People *expect* us to make an entrance.”I rolled my eyes and sat back down on the bed, letting the shoe fall to the floor. “Charlotte, this isn’t some kind of power move. It’s a wedding. Prince Liam’s wedding. Do you get that?”She waved a hand dismissively, her expression utterly indifferent. “And why are you so preoccupied with getting there on time anyway? Liam’s supposed to be your *enemy*. So, really, what’s the rush?”
Last Updated : 2024-12-31104
By Chance, By Fate/Starlit Ink
104LiamAs the grand doors to the ceremony hall loomed ahead, I could feel the weight of every step I took. The golden trim on the marble floor glinted in the sunlight streaming through the high windows, but it did nothing to warm the chill inside me. “Your Highness, would you like a moment before entering?” the servant asked, his voice quiet, almost hesitant. I paused, considering it for the briefest moment, before shaking my head. “No,” I said firmly, though my voice betrayed the tremor in my chest. “Let’s get this over with.” The servant nodded and pushed open the doors. The hall was magnificent—vaulted ceilings adorned with intricate frescoes, rows of pews filled with royalty, dignitaries, and guests dressed in their finest. A massive floral arrangement framed the altar at the front, where my bride-to-be stood, her back to me, speaking softly with her bridesmaids. The string quartet played a delicate melody, but the sound barely registered. My eyes swept the crowd, inst
Last Updated : 2024-12-31105
By Chance, By Fate/Starlit Ink
105AlexThe room was as silent as a tomb, save for the rustle of whispers that spread like wildfire and the faint echo of my footsteps against the polished marble floor. My heart hammered as I stepped deeper into the grand hall, the towering crystal chandeliers casting fractured rainbows across the walls. My eyes locked onto Liam’s, his face frozen in a kaleidoscope of emotions: shock, disbelief, and simmering fury.His bride—Sophia, yes, that was her name—shifted her wide-eyed gaze between us, her confusion palpable. Her fingers hovered uncertainly near Liam's arm, as though unsure whether to hold on or let go.Around us, the crowd came alive with murmurs, the dignitaries and royals exchanging incredulous glances, their whispers growing louder with every passing second."Is that... the President?""Why would he—here? On their day?""Doesn’t he know how inappropriate this is?"I swallowed hard, the weight of a hundred scrutinizing eyes pressing down on me like a physical force. My pu
Last Updated : 2025-01-02106
By Chance, By Fate/Starlit Ink
106Alex The tension in the room was palpable as Queen Eleanor made her way toward the front, her presence commanding attention. I felt all eyes on me, the weight of their scrutiny almost suffocating. Charlotte, always the opportunist, squeezed my arm and chuckled softly."You're quite the spectacle, Alex. I can't believe you just walked in like that." Her voice was teasing, but there was something dangerous in her tone."Not the time, Charlotte," I muttered, feeling a headache building behind my eyes."You always say that," she whispered back, her grin widening. "But I think this is the time for you to finally face the music. You can't keep running from this."I shot her a warning glance, but her amusement only deepened. As Queen Eleanor reached the altar, I could feel the murmur of the crowd intensifying. The whispers had now shifted from shock to speculation."What was that about? Did he really just say he didn’t know?""I heard they don't get along. Family politics, maybe?""Is t
Last Updated : 2025-01-03
