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The Alien Within

The Alien Within Grinwall is no ordinary country, and Riverdale Academy is no ordinary school. Both are covert battlegrounds where powerful beings, hidden identities, and secret alliances shape the destiny of those who inhabit them. Among these is Tessa Caldwell, a Kaelrian alien with unmatched speed and a mysterious, water-like fragrance. Adopted by her teacher, Ms. Caldwell, Tessa tries to blend in, but her distinct blue eyes betray her origins to those who know where to look. Her life changes when Adrian, a fellow Kaelrian with a fiery aura and god-like confidence, arrives at Riverdale. Their connection is undeniable, but it attracts dangerous attention. When Adrian’s alien nature is revealed during a dramatic hospital incident, chaos erupts. Government agents are dispatched, and Principal Hammond is forced to defend Riverdale’s reputation, as students react with fear, admiration, and jealousy. Bridget Mills, Tessa’s rival, mocks her defeat by claiming she lost to an "alien," while others, like Oxlade and Karl, recount how Adrian saved them. Yet the growing tension at Riverdale is only a glimpse of greater dangers. The SSG organization, a sinister force with eyes on Tessa and Adrian, is joined by an even darker figure: Ikehara, the shadow of the sun god, and a loyal follower of Rhemon, a devil with a grudge against Solaris the true sun god, whose plans threaten the survival of the Kaelrians loyal to Solaris and Lunara (moon goddess). In the midst of a high-stakes escape from SSG, Tessa and Adrian encounter the mysterious Rhemonic people. The Rhemonics, regarding Tessa as the successor to their moon goddess, worship her, forging a powerful alliance. This new found bond brings new challenges, including a dangerous quest to gather ingredients to awaken the Rhemonic people from their limited lands and blocked memories, a curse wrought by Rhemon—a devilish force once thought to be their salvation. As Rhemon rises, threatening to control both Kaelrians and Rhemonics alike, Tessa and Adrian’s mission becomes a race against time. Along the way, Tessa uncovers her heritage as the daughter of Lunara, the moon goddess, and Solaris, the sun god. Adrian, the son of Solaris and a maid, shares a complex, divine bond with Tessa, yet both are haunted by the legacies they inherit. Amidst this conflict, Ashley Duve, a woman who shares the bed and secrets with Rhemon, fools Tessa into believing she was the moon goddess, and she entered her conscious thought, gradually eroding it away while she appears helpful and wise and seemingly innocent, Ashley’s actions soon reveal her true agenda. She uses her powers to impersonate the moon goddess, taking over Tessa’s body, manipulating events to help Ikehara gather the ingredients needed to awaken Rhemon. As Ashley’s allegiance becomes clear, Tessa and Adrian realize they cannot trust anyone, not even those closest to them. Against overwhelming threats, Tessa and Adrian must fight not only to protect each other but also to save their world. Grappling with questions of identity, loyalty, and love, their journey unfolds across various chapters of betrayal, alliances, and epic confrontations with cosmic powers. Only by unlocking the potential within themselves can Tessa and Adrian hope to survive this battle, protecting the very essence of their people and the world.
Nicholas_Morgan213 · 43.5K Views

My Mysterious Disabled Husband is a Bigshot

A forceful marriage tied her up in a facade of a contract to him. What seemed like a bond of love ended up being a result of hatred. A mere devil's pawn, she thought to herself. Filled with nothing but hatred, remorse, and regret. Unknown to her, he loved her with all his broken pieces. She regretted the day she signed those papers, and he regretted the day he let her go. She loved him. He loved her. As simple as it is, it is as complicated as that. Ever laid an eye on something and, without worrying about the price, laid a tag on it? Well, meet "Madelyn Davis!!!" Madelyn was an optimistic, beautiful girl who had just experienced a bad incident. She had to work many jobs to make a living, but due to difficulties, she was still happy and optimistic. Ever had a beautiful family, a beautiful life, and watched later in front of you, life by life? Losing everything little by little, "Alexander Byron" had an ideal life. From that breathtaking face of his to a wealthy lifestyle and the perfect family, he watched them all fade away. One fatal accident, and he's bound to a wheelchair. Having no room for emotions any longer. Madelyn Davis thought her husband was a disabled man, but she didn't expect that he was not only healthy, but also almost almighty. She thought he disliked her, but she didn't know that he had a crush on her for many years. She thought he had no sexual ability, so she wouldn't be bothered by sex, but she didn't expect him to want to have sex with her every night... Then she realized that she was so stupid! Life is always full of surprises. She just wanted to settle down as his wife in this arranged marriage, but from the moment he reached out to help her, the destiny bond had tied their lives together. The ghost of the past, the conspiracy of that uptown society was easy to split them apart? Both of them found the light of life in each other, relying on each other to overcome the storm. "Ms Madelyn, marrying you is the best thing in my life." "Mr Byron, I'm willing to love you for the rest of my life.”
Ihateblue · 102.6K Views

Subordinates With Benefits.

When Lucy Furr, a trans woman who graduated from an online college, started to work as a music producer at a music label with a reputation for giving people from the LGBTQ+ community a chance at becoming household names she found out that her calling really was her dream. However, everything wasn't easy for Lucy when there was a giant temptation in the form of her boss, Ms. Jayda Sparks. Jayda had hired Lucy for one job but she quickly grew fond of Lucy’s work ethic and how she took charge of each project she was assigned to brought her company more recognition throughout their part of the country. What no one expected was that Jayda had a darker side of her hidden away from everyone, including her closest friends. There is no denying that Jayda had her sights set on Lucy when she came to work in person and saw that her traits displayed before were amplified with a newfound confidence. The only issue Jayda is experiencing is trying to keep her past locked away as they haunt her in everything she did and then showing up without any warning. Can Jayda get control of everything before the things she desperately wants fall away from her grasp or will everything she worked so hard for burn in the fires from her past mistakes? Will Lucy survive working for Jayda as her past comes for her as well since they're involved with each other or will her every accomplishment she worked for recently come crashing down as her feelings for Jayda prove to be a difficult one?
ZylithMorgengstern · 8.6K Views

Eclipse Arcana

Eclipse Arcana It is a story that contains five main leads. The story begins, when Kai arrives in Celestria to save the village with his friend Eiera, his sister Rin, and his Fairy friend Luna. Later, he has been assigned a task to retrieve an artifact known as Eclipse Arcana and has to take the King's son, Aiden, with him. But he didn't know the Artifact he was sent to find could destroy his realm in the blink of an eye. Kai also found out that he is not the only one who is seeking Eclipse Arcana. The Dark Realm is also after it. Now, he has to act faster than before and gather all six pieces of Eclipse Arcana before it's too late. Kai, Eiera, Rin, Luna, and Aiden together they will face many challenges, and fight monsters, Dragons, and much more. Can Kai and his group Find Eclipse Arcana before it gets into the wrong hands? A Conversation from Chapter 40 One of the Scorchers spoke to Kai, "SO YOU ARE KAI THE WEILDER OF THE ETERNAL BLADE!"  Kai looked up at the Scorchers, "I don't have time for an introduction." Kai pointed towards the carriage and continued, "I want all three of you to carry that carriage and follow me." "HOW DARE YOU ASKED US FOR HELP!" The Scorchers got furious after listening to Kai's demand, and all three of them bang on the Eternal Blade's barrier. Scorchers, "LET US OUT! AND WE'LL TELL YOU WHO WE ARE!" "The thing is, I wasn't asking. I'm ordering all three of you!" Kai said in a commanding tone. Here is a Discord server's link https://discord.gg/7QCxmEUb I Hope all the readers enjoyed the story. TAGS #FantasyAdventure #MagicalRealm #EclipseArcana #JourneyofHeroes #MagicQuest #StrongestAmongThem #TrustYourFriends #ProtectTheRealm #DarkRealmThreat #MagicalCreatures #BondTested #EpicAdventure #FantasyNovel #BookishCommunity
MS_Studio_3460 · 125.2K Views

Mr. Billionaire Weds Ms. Trillionaire

To Vulcan, it was just a memorable one-night of pleasure. But for Ciara Morgan, announcing her unplanned pregnancy to her parents and abusive boyfriend had devastating consequences. They disowned her, leaving her with nothing. Desperate, Ciara demanded that Vulcan marry her. He agreed under the forces of his grandfather and Ciara's mother, but only under the condition of a contract, where Ciara would disappear without a trace after giving birth to his child. But everything changed five years later. "I'm Lawyer Irion, Mr. and Mrs. Thane Morgan's lawyer," he explained, as I nodded, bandaged and battered. "You collided with my car, but that's not the main reason I brought you here." He held a thick folder. "Ciara Morgan, I regret to inform you of your parents' tragic death in the 511 plane crash. We've been searching for their only heir, which happens to be you, their daughter. And I'm pleased to inform you that you've been willed thirteen trillion dollars from your parents' empire, but only on one condition." The condition, which Ciara had vowed to destroy years ago, was the very thing she needed to obey to claim her wealth. Will Ciara choose wealth and power over revenge, or will love conquer all hatred? This book contains mature, dark, and potentially distressing content. Reader discretion is advised. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while reading. Thank you! Quick one people. I'm sorry to be doing this, I really am, but it's low-key out of my power. I'm going on hopefully what I want to call a short hiatus for personal reasons. I need to get my emotions and mind back together. I really thought I could keep pushing but it's not working and I don't want to mess this book up. I promise I'll come back to it. Please don't give up on me, or this book. I won't disappoint. Thank you for understanding. XoXo.
taev_auroraC · 81.6K Views

Blueprints of Time (GL)

Blueprints of Time tells the captivating story of Ling Wei, a talented architect from modern times. While working on a renovation project for a centuries-old landmark, she stumbles upon mysterious blueprints that transport her back to an ancient era—though it's a parallel world unlike any she has known. Upon her arrival in this new world, Ling Wei faces a series of challenges. Lost and disoriented, she is mistaken for a young man due to her appearance. Embracing this misconception for convenience, she navigates the unfamiliar landscape and finds refuge in Dragon's Edge Woodcutters, a thriving woodcutting business owned by the resilient and beautiful Wu Meifen. Wu Meifen, a young single mother and determined businesswoman, is immediately captivated by Ling Wei, who she believes to be a resourceful young man. For Ling Wei, it is love at first sight. Despite the initial confusion and the secrets they both harbor, a bond begins to form between them. Amidst the bustling life of Dragon's Edge Woodcutters, Ling Wei and Wu Meifen agree to a marriage of convenience—Meifen for the stability and father figure Ling Wei can provide for her son, and Ling Wei for the chance to stay close to the woman she loves. As they work side by side, their relationship deepens through shared struggles, tender moments, and the slow burn of mutual attraction. Interwoven with their daily lives are the enigmatic blueprints that brought Ling Wei to this world. As she unravels their secrets, Ling Wei discovers that her journey through time is part of a greater destiny that ties her to Wu Meifen and the legacy of the woodcutting business. Blueprints of Time is a romantic tale that blends historical intrigue with the endearing anecdotes of two women from different worlds finding love against all odds. With each passing day, Ling Wei's pursuit of Wu Meifen's heart reveals the timeless blueprint of love, etched across the ages. ○○○○○ As Wu Meifen emerged from Ling Wei's small cabin, retying the sash of her outer shirt, she found herself face-to-face with her aunt, Wu Chen's wife, and her cousin, Zhang Mingyi. Zhang Mingyi's eyes widened in shock. "Why are you coming out from there?" Her aunt, already letting her imagination run wild, gasped, "Xiao Fen, you?!" At that exact moment, Ling Wei followed Meifen out, still fumbling with her own disheveled outerwear. "Ms. Wu, you don't have to—" Ling Wei began, intending to tell Meifen she felt much better and didn’t need further assistance. But she stopped short when she noticed Meifen standing stock-still, her eyes locked on her aunt and cousin, who were staring at them in disbelief. Sensing the brewing storm and the potential for scandal, Wu Meifen swiftly took control of the situation. "It's exactly what Auntie thinks," she declared, her voice steady. "And I have come to agree to this marriage." "You!!" The exclamation came in unison, filled with shock and disbelief. Wu Meifen's aunt and cousin were left speechless, their minds racing to comprehend the sudden revelation. Meanwhile, Ling Wei, caught off guard, stood 70% confused and 30% bewildered, her heart racing as she processed what had just happened. Had her crush just proposed to her, albeit indirectly? The thought sent a thrill through her, mingling excitement with the lingering confusion.
DrunkenForest · 23.2K Views

My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back

[Mature Content] Arabella Donovan sacrificed her youth solely for her husband. However, he divorced her because she could not bear children for him, causing her great pain. Bella decided to disappear from his life. Five years later, she returned to the country with her adorable son. Her peaceful life started to get disturbed when her ex-husband chased her back the moment he found out she was giving birth to his son. But now, she wasn't the same Bella she used to be. She is an entirely different person. ***** "Boss, she's back!" "Who?" Tristan Sinclair asked while scribbling his signature across stacks of papers. "Your wife—" The assistant hesitated, watching Tristan closely. When he saw Tristan's furrowed brows, he corrected himself. "Sorry, I mean your ex-wife, Ms. Donovan. She's returned with a boy..." Tristan sighed, eyeing the contract before him.  After five years of searching, only to find out she's moved on, it feels hurt. But he couldn't avoid it. She deserves happiness with someone else. He'll take this loss.  "She deserves a new husband..." Tristan muttered, dismissing his assistant. "Boss, what I meant was the cute little boy. I think he's around four years old—" Tristan snapped. His head up, fixing his sharp gaze on his assistant. "I need you to arrange a DNA test for the kid. And get me her address!"  A glimmer appeared in his eyes as a smile slowly spread across his face. ______ Author Novel: 1. DAMN! I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM (Completed) 2. The Bride Of Immortal Crown Prince (Completed) 3. Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny (Completed) 4. The Billionaire's Genius Wife (Completed) 5. Rebirth As The Vampire Lord's Wife (Completed) 6. My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Completed) 7. Betrayed by Fiancé, Embraced by Hidden Tycoon (Serializing) _____ How to contact me: >> Instagram account: authorpurplelight >> FB Page: Author_Purplelight >> Join my Discord Server: https://bit.ly/purplelightserver _____ Notes: The book cover belongs to the author. Please don't reuse it!
PurpleLight · 4.6M Views

Blackmailed to marry the ruthless billionaire

When his passionate, lips brushed over hers, leaving her wet all over and wanting, she found herself inching closer, to have more of him... More of what he could offer, only for the mysterious male to pull away, dragging his tongue across his wet lips as he left her needing and craving for his touch. "Remind me of what you said a moment before Ms. Throne. As far as I recall, you precisely refused my advances, saying you know what your body wants and so on. You almost convinced me into believing you could never be a good submissive." He tsked. Only after hearing his curt words was she called out of her fantasy world. "Y-You're wrong. In the world I live in, I only dream of my prince charming sweeping me off my feet as stupid as it sounds. And then we'd go to places together and have our happily ever after. Like I've said before... I don't need a dominant man disciplining me like I'm some wayward kid, bossing me around to do his sick bidding and neither am I going to be a 'Sub' to some dude. I'm sorry but that's not who I am. I have to refuse your offer, again." She knew herself well. She'd never want to engage in the BDSM world of a dummy sub, willingly allowing her body to be used in the cruellest of ways just to satisfy one bloody hunger-strived alpha, Dom. Never. She thought, racing out without looking back. "You can run but you can't hide how your body responds to mine... You can only deny it all you want but not for long. Surely, we will meet again, Manquer Zari. Soon and next time—You will be fully mine." To Claim. To Discipline To Own. Pain and pleasure.
Kia_Kendral · 2.3K Views

She is Mr.Mo's beloved

Xi Corporations. "Hey, isn’t that Ms. Su Mei?" one of the women whispered. "Su Mei? That dumb heiress? I heard she embarrassed herself in front of everyone," another employee added. "It gets worse… she usually doesn’t even speak or respond to people. After that accident on her 19th birthday, her parents ended up in a coma, and her brother was jailed for being drunk when he drove that evening," another person commented. "People say she’s possessed, and thanks to her uncle, Xi Corporation still survives," someone else said. "I hope the company’s next heir can be Xi Yuan. She’s from the prestigious Premier League," a man chimed in. "Premier League? The one that only a handful of people from our country attended?" a woman asked. "Yes… her English name is… ah… Sera." Su Mei, who had just come to deliver the document her uncle needed, sat motionless, her heart numb to the cruel words being spoken around her. But one word caught her attention—Sera. Lifeless and distracted, she walked onto the road, only to be almost hit by a car. Hospital. ‘Su Mei...wake up…’ Su Mei heard a voice as she endlessly ran down a road with no end in sight. ‘Su Mei...enough...stop running away…,’ the voice spoke again, but Su Mei seemed confused and resistant. ‘Su Mei… wake up… you have a lot to do. The past seven years of torture are enough. You’ve lived long enough like a lifeless doll… please wake up. Please…,’ Su Mei’s eyes widened in shock. ............ A blurred man’s image appeared in front of her. She frowned as it seemed like a known face. “Se… Senior?” Her husky voice blurted out before thinking. ............ After an hour. Su Mei woke up again, this time looking calm and composed— She raised her head, sensing an undeniable presence in the room. The nation’s hero, Mo Hui. Su Mei gulped as she stared at him. “My car hit you. I’ll make the compensation accordingly,” Mo Hui spoke, making her turn back to look at him. “No, no… Mr. Mo, I wasn’t in my right mind while crossing the road,” she immediately replied with a smile on her face. Seeing her vibrant self, Fu Lei almost dropped the fruit bowl he was holding. 'What in the world? Is she really the lifeless doll people spoke about? No way. ..................... “I thought you called me Senior,” his voice broke through, shattering her morale. She felt like cursing her impatient mouth. No, she couldn’t afford to get exposed. She couldn’t dare to... her life, her parents' lives, and her brother's... sigh... she couldn’t. So... “I’m not sure what Mr. Mo is talking about,” she shamelessly lied. ......................... “I said I’m not sure what Mr. Mo is saying…!” She walked back as she saw the distance between her and the wall decreasing. The man in front of her didn’t have a single intention to stop this from happening but rather was pushing her to the wall. “He touched you…” Mo Hui spoke as his voice sounded like a demon god at the moment. Su Mei reached her limits. “Senior… you promised to help me in the act… also, he was yet to touch my hand before I quickly avoided him,” Su Mei wanted to cry. “Doesn’t matter… his hand touched your wrist,” his dangerous voice came through. “Okay, okay… how about you sanitize with your kiss?” Su Mei helplessly spoke. Mo Hui walked towards her, holding her hand, slightly rolling her sleeve as his lips touched her hand. “Argh… Ah Hui w… we a… are in pu…blic…” She barely spoke as she tried to control her moans. Join me to witness… the savage and demonic heroine and her little love with her senior. P.S: Cover is not mine.
Haru_o1 · 13.8K Views

I Regained My Memories and Became Rich After Getting Divorced

"Gu Dai, I only married you to make Grandpa happy. If someone else had saved Grandpa, I would have married her just the same! Don't think too highly of yourself!" Throughout the three years of marriage, Gu Dai's husband insulted her on many occasions. She wouldn't have believed she was once pampered and wealthy if she hadn't suddenly regained her memory. Why did she willingly serve this man for three years? This man was even despicable enough to fall for another woman! The first thing Gu Dai did after regaining her memory was to get a divorce! Rumors spread throughout the capital that the girl from the slums was getting a divorce from Mr. Song! "Seriously? Isn't she a gold digger?" Everyone asked. "She's just playing hard to get. Do you think she can ever move on?" Mr. Song asked. Immediately after that, everybody discovered that Gu Dai had returned to the Gu family in the capital. She was now the young lady of the wealthiest family in town. It turned out that she was the young lady of the Gu family who had gone missing after a cruise ship accident happened three years ago! "Mr. Song, Ms. Gu is way out of your league," everyone said. "So what? She doesn't know how to plan for the future. Apart from money, she has nothing else," Mr. Song said. Not long after that, people began discovering Gu Dai's multiple identities. She was a bigshot hacker, a miracle doctor, the best designer in the country... She was everything Song Ling had been looking for. When they met again, he grabbed her and begged her with tears in his eyes. "Dai, I won't mind if you have feelings for others. Can you please let me stay by your side anyway?"
Mountain Springs · 1.8M Views

The Love of Imperatrix

Ms. Danica Clarke successful, fierce, versatile, and bold businesswoman. She has everything and everything up to her sleeve except LOVE. It is worth mentioning that she is firm in her beliefs and even the thought of falling in love gives her a feeling of disgust. Mr. Alfred Brown is the exact opposite of Danica -- the sweet, humble, and romantic. He is too established and a business oriented person, And, is in search of his true love and commitment. What will happen when their paths cross each other? Will Danica change her belief and give him a chance? A perfect rollercoaster ride, filled with passion, action, love and comedies. [ AUTHOR'S NOTE:- My dear readers, you can connect with me on Instagram- authord_hb_rathod ] ---------------- Bonus Deal ---------------- Vote with power stones and get more chapters ! 50 votes = 1 extra chapter 100 votes = 2 extra chapters 150 votes = 3 extra chapters ***NOTE*** This novel is still serializing, Please avoid and overlook small grammatical errors ( English is not my first language). Just focus on story. :) This novel contains some mature scenes, read at your own risk. Starting chapters are not being edited, So please don't be picky about it. Later chapters (from chapter 10) All are edited and well proof readed. This story may seem fast- paced for someone and maybe slow-paced for someone. In either of the case, please bare with the story patiently. You will definitely love the novel as you keep on reading it ) Starting chapters are bit short and may not contain more /less descriptions, But later chapters are long and do contain more or less descriptions. If you are looking for character's depth , Then keep reading and you will find the depth of characters. And lastly, Thank you for reading my novel. I guarantee that you won't regret your choice. :) [ the cover of novel, is not created by me. It solely belongs to original creator ] -------------------- [ copyright No part of this book should be used, printed or copied without permission of author. ]
Devanshi_Rathod · 304.4K Views

PRECIOUS POSSESSION ( PSYCHOTIC OBSESSIVE LOVE )

A girl is tied with a rope in a chair in a dark room . She is shivering in a fear . She didn't know what is happening to her , why she is kept in a dark room , who kidnapped her . What they will do to her . These are the questions in her mind but she is a brave girl . So she bravely waiting for the person who is kidnapping her . A sound of door opening is heard . She compose herself to speak to the person . Her face is covered with black cloth and her eyes are blindfolded . She feels the person is coming near her . That person is removing her blindfold . She is shocked to see the person . That person is the world's most dangerous mafia gang SHARK 's don Ryan Milton. She is panicking to see him . He is not known by everyone . He is far away from media but he is a celebrity . His CEO personality is known by everyone but his underworld ruled by him . No one dare to mess with him . She didn't know , why he is kidnapping her . She knows him very well as a mafia don because she is a journalist and secret agent for helping Intelligence bureau but she believes that he didn't know about her . She asked innocently ," Wh....Who are you ? Why are you bringing me here ?" He smiles at her intelligence . He closely observe her . Her hazel eyes are glittering . Her soft plump lips urges him to kiss her . Her sweats are like pearl fall on the floor . He told her ," Smart move Miss Myra Rana , an aspiring journalist and fiance of a famous reporter Aryan " Her world shattered . She knows he would definitely kill her but she wanted to save Aryan . Her thoughts interupted by a rough slap on her cheeks which was given by Ryan. " How dare you Miss.Myra ? . How can you think that you can escape once enter into my mansion . How dare you to mess with me ?" He then repeatedly slaps her . Atlast she loses her consicious and when she about to fall he wraps his arm around her hip to make steady and then he asked his guards to bring cold water . He splashes the water on her face to get her waking up " Ms Myra get up you fuck . How dare you ?" She opened her eyes . Her cheeks are turned to red and her lips are swollen and bleeding . She saw the man who is tied in a chain who is bleeding heavily . She clearly observe the person who is none other than her fiance Aryan . Her heart shattered . She is crying continuously She begged Ryan to leave Aryan . He devilishly smiled at her and take a gun out and point out Aryan's head .Her heart stops . Then he press the trigger , the shooting sound thunder her ear . She shouts and closed the eyes . Ryan told her ," Open your eyes miss myra " She opened but Aryan was not dead . Then she look at Ryan . Who stare at her " Ms Myra , how can you think I simply kill him . My punishment for both of you is begging for your death but the death is not arrive till my revenge is over " I can give you two option .Choose one First kill him , I leave you Second marry me , I leave him The option is yours . Time starts now . Within 10 mins you should answer me .
Arthi_S_6992 · 16.2K Views

Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F
slowestcook · 684.7K Views
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