All Chapters of Forbidden Flames: Steamy Series: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Stella’s P.O.V.The Next MorningI can’t stop smiling as I rush around my room, throwing clothes into my suitcase. Today is going to be perfect—a trip with my best friend, Leah, and my boyfriend, Jade. It’s his birthday today.I’d met Jade a year ago in a coaching institute. He was the guy everyone noticed—popular, confident, and way out of my league. I, on the other hand, was just ordinary. Not stunning, not sexy, just me. I couldn’t understand why someone like him would even look my way.But he did. It started with borrowing my notes, sitting next to me during group projects, and eventually walking me home after class. I remember the day he asked me out. “Dinner? Just us?” I thought he was joking, but he wasn’t.After the packing, I sit, holding the small gift box in my hands and trace the ribbon with a smile on my face. Inside is a silver locket with pictures of Jade and me—a gift I’ve been so excited to give him for his birthday.I glance at the time on my wristwatch, mentally cou

Alex’s P.O.V.I’m speeding, trying to keep up with Stella, but she isn’t slowing down.If she keeps driving like this, she’s going to hurt herself.No. I can’t let anything happen to her.“Stella, stop…” I shout, even though I know she can’t hear me.Then, without a second thought, I swerve my car right in front of hers. Her car screeches as she applies the brakes. Her car stops only a few inches away from mine.“Thank God! Finally, she stopped the car.” Closing my eyes, I sigh with relief.I jump out of my car and rush to hers.After yanking the door open, I pull Stella out of the driver’s seat, grasping her arm. “Are you out of your mind? You could’ve killed yourself.”Tears trickle down her cheeks as she looks up at me. Fuck… my heart! It aches so bad.“Yes. I’m losing my mind.” Her body shakes as she breaks down, sobbing uncontrollably.I clasp her face gently and lock my eyes with hers. “Just take it out, Flower. Whatever is bothering you. Just take it out. I’m here for you.”She

Stella’s P.O.V.I stand outside Alex’s room, drenched and trembling, can’t able to hold myself together. The tears won’t stop, and my heart feels like it’s being crushed under all the pain. I can’t take this. I just want relief, even if it’s crossing all the boundaries with my stepbrother.“Alex, I want relief from this pain. Please, make me feel desirable.” I plead in a shaky voice as fresh tears roll down my cheeks. I’ve never felt this broken before, so desperate for someone to pull me out of this hell.He looks at me with concern and hesitation. He doesn’t move and doesn’t say a word at first, but I can see the conflict in his expression.“Stella…” He steps closer, his hand brushing against my arm, but then he pulls back. “You need to come inside and get warm. You’re drenched.”I shake my head, clutching his shirt, desperate for relief. Deep down, I know I’m making a mistake, but I crave his touch and long for him to soothe my pain and make me forget everything.“No, I don’t care

Stella’s P.O.V. I enter the classroom, fidgeting with the strap of my bag, my mind wandering about the thoughts of Jade. It’s like I’m just physically present here, but my mind is somewhere else.As Zoe and Selena glance at me, I force myself to smile, walking over to them. I never thought that one day it would get so hard for me to even smile. As I settle down with them, Selena asks, “You alright?”I remain silent, staring blankly at the desk. How can I lie to them that I’m fine when I’m anything but? I’m completely shattered. And last night, in desperation to feel better, I was willing to cross all boundaries with my stepbrother. What would they think of me?“You were supposed to return two days after the trip. Right?” Zoe asks, placing her hand on my shoulder. As she talks about the trip, tears well up in my eyes. The trip, which I thought was going to be the best, became a nightmare. The image of Jade lying with Leah on the bed flashes in my mind, and my lower lip quivers as t

Stella’s P.O.V.The music pounds around me, and Selena and Zoe are dancing, trying to pull me into the moment, but I can’t.It’s been a week since I caught my boyfriend cheating on me, and since then, I’ve been trying hard to move on, but nothing is helping me out. I’m also trying to keep my distance from Alex as much as possible because I know that if I talk to him, I’ll end up begging him again to make me feel better.I’m yearning for the way Alex made me forget all my pain like magic that night, but I just can’t let him do that again. It’s so wrong.Seated on the corner seat, I sip the drink in my hand, but the alcohol does little to numb the pain. It’s like I’m trapped in my mind, no matter how much I try to distract myself.I watch as people laugh, drink, and let loose, wishing I could do the same. But all I can think about is the betrayal, the image of Jade and Leah haunting me.Selena comes back to the table. “Stella, try to let it go. Come and try to dance.”“I’m not really fe