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A Mother Like Mine

Dare to Be Mine

She hadn’t expected to be cornered like this, not here, not now. His tall frame loomed over her, blocking any escape as he stood inches from her, pinning her to the wall with his presence alone. His hand rested just above her head, his fingers brushing the cool surface of the locker, creating a barrier that trapped her in place. Her breath caught, her heart thundering in her chest as she realized how little space was left between them. His eyes were dark, full of something she couldn’t decipher but desperately wanted to understand. He stared at her, not saying anything at first, just letting the silence stretch between them. She could feel her pulse race, her face flushing, her body frozen, even though she wanted to push him away. “What are you going to do about it?” he asked, his voice smooth, teasing, and filled with a challenge. There was something in the way he spoke, something that made her stomach twist with a mixture of confusion and excitement. She opened her mouth to say something—anything—but the words wouldn’t come. Her hands hung at her sides, unsure whether to push against his chest or hold herself back. She couldn’t tell if she wanted him to step closer or if she just wanted to run far away from the intensity that radiated from him. “Stop…” she murmured, but the word felt too weak, too powerless against the gravity pulling them together. “What do you want from me?” His lips curled into a small, almost predatory smile. “I want you to stop pretending you don’t feel it,” he said softly, his gaze never leaving hers. His closeness was suffocating, but in the most intoxicating way. The tension between them was palpable, like a storm ready to break. She could feel the heat of his body against hers, could hear the steady rhythm of his breathing as if they were the only two people in the world. She wanted to fight back, wanted to be strong and resist, but something in her—something deep inside—kept her rooted to the spot. He was her classmate, the guy everyone knew, the one with that effortless confidence that made all the girls swoon. And now here he was, making her feel things she wasn’t sure how to deal with. Her hands trembled, caught between pushing him away and giving in to the wild, dizzying pull she felt toward him. She was terrified, but there was also a spark of curiosity, of something she couldn’t quite control. “I’m not… ready for this,” she whispered, though her voice shook with uncertainty. “I don’t even know what you’re doing.” He didn’t answer right away, his gaze softening just enough to let her know that he was listening, that he wasn’t in a rush. He leaned in slightly, his breath brushing against her cheek. “I think you do,” he murmured. “You just don’t want to admit it yet.” Amidst the whirlwind of school friendships, and the pressure. Can anyone dare to be open to the possibility with someone who seems so unreachable?
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A Heart Like Hers

Alec Carter has everything—wealth, power, and a clear path to inherit his father’s construction empire. But there’s a catch: his domineering father demands he marry a trustworthy and diligent woman before taking over the company. Determined to find someone who loves him for who he truly is, Alec devises a bold plan to hide his billionaire identity and qualifications, posing as a struggling, down-on-his-luck man. Maddy Lewis, a resilient and kind-hearted woman working tirelessly to grow her small business and secure her independence. When Alec claims to have been robbed and stranded, Maddy reluctantly lets him stay with her for a few days. Despite her limited resources, she helps Alec get back on his feet, never suspecting the stranger she’s sheltering is hiding secrets that could change her life forever. As Alec and Maddy grow closer, Alec finds himself torn between his growing feelings for her and the deception that brought them together. His father’s shadow looms large, orchestrating plans behind the scenes to test Maddy’s character and force Alec into an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, secrets from both their lives threaten to unravel the fragile bond they’ve built. With love, trust, and ambition hanging in the balance, Alec must decide whether to fight for the woman he loves or succumb to the weight of his father’s expectations. And when Maddy discovers the truth about Alec’s identity, she faces her own battle: to forgive the man she thought she knew or walk away from the love of a lifetime. Packed with romance, intrigue, and heart-stopping twists, A Heart Like Hers is a gripping tale of love tested by lies, redemption, and the ultimate question: Can love survive when everything is built on a foundation of deception?
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