Chris Beck

The past week had felt like a lifetime of dodging my own feelings. As I sat at the head of the table, I felt the dam about to break, then the door swung open, and my heart lurched. Chris stood there, a storm cloud personified. His expression was unreadable, but one thing was clear: he wasn't smiling. My staffs exchanged glances, their gazes then focusing on me. "Eve," Chris's voice was low. "We need to talk." The room went silent, thick with nervous energy. The unspoken question hung in the air. "Chris," I said, my voice calm despite my pounding heart, "can this wait? We're in the middle of an important meeting." I wanted him to leave, to deal with this later, on my terms. "No, it can't," he said, stepping into the room. His anger simmered beneath the surface, but there was a visible vulnerability that made my own heart ache. "Please excuse us," I told my staffs, who hurriedly packed and left us alone. "You just left. You left after that night with just empty words on a piece of paper and then went out of the country for a whole week, Eve. A whole week." I was surprised to see him so vulnerable, so angry. It was the first time. It was obvious he was hurt, and I knew I was wrong. He stalked towards me, like a predator, and as he got closer, the anger seemed to flicker, replaced by a different intensity. He stopped in front of me, and then, without warning, his arms wrapped around me, pulling me into a tight, desperate embrace. My breath hitched. I went stiff for a moment, surprised by the contact. Then, almost instantly, my arms went around him, clinging to his strong frame. A mix of emotions flooded me: surprise, relief, and an overwhelming need to simply hold him. I breathed in his familiar scent, a comforting aroma that had been haunting my senses for the last week. He held me tightly, as if afraid I'd vanish if he let go, and I didn't resist. I had dreamed of this. He pulled back, his hands on my shoulders, his gaze searching mine with an intensity that made my heart flutter. The anger lingered, but it was mixed with something else. Something softer. "I missed you terribly," he whispered, the words barely audible, but they resonated through me. ------ Eve, a fashion powerhouse ruling the world's runways, needs a fake boyfriend and fast, to appease her matchmaking mother.   Christopher, a charming, secretive, and dangerously attractive heir to the biggest conglomerate in the country. needs a distraction from his father's unwanted marriage plans. Their solution? A temporary romance brokered through a "rent-a-partner" app. What starts as a mutually beneficial arrangement quickly evolves into a sizzling romance, throw in a jealous childhood crush, a clash of powerful families, and a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings, and you've got a recipe for a romance that's as unexpected as it is unforgettable. Will their carefully constructed facade withstand the pressure, or will their fake relationship crumble under the weight of their undeniable, and quite unexpected, love?

ROWON Enterprises, a global food and beverage empire, is shaken by the sudden death of its founder, Daniel Rowon, in a tragic accident. With the company at a crossroads, all eyes turn to his only son, Chris Rowon, an 18-year-old who has never cared for the family business. "Chris Rowon, the reckless teenager, taking over a billion-dollar empire? Absurd!" Thrown into a world of ruthless corporate battles, media scrutiny, and impossible expectations, Chris must decide whether to rise to the challenge or let his father’s legacy crumble. But as he navigates the pressures of leadership, he finds an unexpected anchor—a love that threatens to either break him or make him stronger. Can he handle the weight of his father’s empire and his own heart? Or will both slip through his fingers? A gripping tale of power, ambition, and love, this novel explores what it truly means to inherit more than just a name.

Chris, a 17-year-old high school dropout, has always felt like a nobody. Bored with his dull life, he wishes to be transported to another world—one where he can live out his fantasy of building a harem, especially with beast girls. Miraculously, his wish is granted. But reality isn't as sweet as he imagined. Humans are the weakest race, he has no money, and worst of all—he has no powers. Struggling to survive, Chris stumbles upon a hidden dungeon where he unlocks the power of hypnosis. To control anyone he desires With his newfound ability, he’s determined to rise to the top, bending the strongest warriors and the most beautiful women to his will. A journey begins—one where morality is optional, and power is everything.

I traversed back to 1370, to Lübeck, a city in Germany. Lacking the expertise of a scientist, I could not bring the steam engine or industrialization to life. Instead, I took the scholar's route, establishing the Federal Reserve, just for the fun of it. The Hanseatic League, guilds, clubs, The Three-Body Problem, stock exchanges, futures contracts, stocks, paper currency, Napoleon's artillery tactics... these are the gifts the protagonist offers to the ancients. This novel revolves around the ultimate goal of establishing the Federal Reserve, with the creation of paper currency and credit as the central mission. Each plot is steeped in business warfare and profit-making, filled with numerous case studies of commercial conflict that demand careful thought from the reader. Be forewarned, this book is intellectually stimulating—dare to take the challenge. In The Three-Body Problem(A 2008 novel by the Chinese hard science fiction author Liu Cixin ), the Dark Forest theory suggests that resources are finite, yet the expansion of civilizations knows no bounds. The protagonist also assists his brother in rising from a mere baron to the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

Jannah Rafelon, a Countess in the Starlian Kingdom, finds herself mysteriously transported back in time just before the onset of a devastating zombie apocalypse. Though, in her second run, an unexpected twist grants her a unique advantage: a powerful being known as the "system" which equips her with skills and knowledge to protect her little town and its people from impending doom. As Jannah navigates through her second life, her leadership and bravery shine through, drawing the attention of various suitors who begin to pursue her with unwavering shamelessness and determination. "Countess, please accept this as a token of my love and if you want, you can take me instead as a token of my love." "I was only your admirer at the start, my lady, but overtime.. I realized I like you, not as a master, but as a lover. Please make me yours." "You're the only Countess of my Kingdom and also the only one who has captured my heart. Let me be yours, Jannah." "You were supposed to be my bride, but your little sister lied to me. However, that wouldn't stop me from asking your hand in marriage. So, once again, will you marry me?" "You want someone to be buried ten feet below the ground? Consider it done. You want something from a neighboring community? Look at your doorstep tonight. I can give you anything you want, but why can't you accept any of them?" "I will always be at your beck and call so if you need me at your bed tonight, I will be there." "You're my knight in shining armor! You saved me so I am yours! But why won't you accept me as your princess?" "Push me, drag me, kiss me, f*ck me— you can do anything you want to me, but why won't you?" Amidst the chaos of survival and the looming threat of zombies, Jannah must balance her responsibilities as a protector with the complexities of newfound romantic interests, all while striving to secure a future for her people in a world turned upside down. If you're not a fan of the list below then please click away. — Turtle progression. — Detailed gore. — Same-sex relationships. — Grammatical errors. — More gore. — Questionable life choices (by MC). — Suggestive content. — Another gore. — 1.5k to 1.6k words per chapter. — Two chapters every other day.

Selena had a charmed life until one night shattered it all. Gonzalo Cabrera, the ruthless man who tore her family apart, didn’t stop at taking her loved ones—he took her, too, dragging her into his dangerous world. But Selena is no victim. She’s biding her time, fueled by a hatred that keeps her focused on one thing: revenge. When she finds her way back to freedom, she’s ready to take back control and make Gonzalo pay for everything he’s done. But as secrets from her past come to light, she begins to question everything—even her own memories. Caught in a deadly game where love, loyalty, and betrayal blur, Selena has to decide who to trust…and just how far she’s willing to go to break free.

Chris was born in a world where the humans are not the ones at the top of the food chain. Even when they are the bottom, humans fight each other for power. Whether Chris would survive in such a world or not, read the story to find out.

At university, Chris is just another student—quiet, reserved, and seemingly ordinary. But behind the scenes, he’s the heir to a hidden fortune, a secret he guards fiercely. Then there’s Skylar—a girl born into wealth, now watching her privileged world crumble as her family faces financial ruin. When she crosses paths with Chris, an unexpected connection sparks between them. Skylar falls for him, believing he’s just a regular guy. But when her family pressures her to seek a richer suitor, Chris finds himself at a crossroads—should he reveal his true identity to fight for their love, or let her go to protect his secret? In a world where love and wealth collide, can their relationship survive the truth?

After her mother's passing Arianna is thrust back into the world of her father, where her sister and family secrets await. Helping her sister with her wedding, Arianna meets a handsome stranger, a business partner of her father's. After a brief meeting with Detective Arianna uncovers family secrets, a mafia war, and horrible truths. Fearing for her life she turns to the only one she can trust and must work with him to bring her father down.

------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ In the enigmatic realm of Alvard, the age-old art of Daemon summoning has always held a sacred and formidable allure. Daemons, mystical beings of diverse forms - humanoids, beasts, and even objects - are called upon to serve as guardians, defending cities and forming unbreakable bonds with their chosen hosts known as Ewers. Each battle strengthens this connection, forging them into an unyielding force. Amidst this mystical tapestry, a young and gifted Ewer named Cain harbors an insatiable ambition. His dreams reach for the pinnacle of Daemon mastery, the title of "The Dunatos," reserved for Alvard's mightiest summoners. One fateful night, destiny leads him down a shadowy alley where he encounters an enigmatic and injured woman. She entrusts him with a cryptic artifact: the Omnific Tesseract. As its ethereal glow bathes him, a newfound surge of power courses through his veins. The cube's secrets unveil a hitherto unknown realm of Daemon summoning - one that empowers him to command a legion of Daemons, melding them into unholy unions, and granting birth to formidable hybrid Daemons in their ultimate forms. Guided by Eve, an enigmatic A.I. entity dwelling within the Omnific Tesseract, Cain embarks on a journey to claim the coveted mantle of the mightiest Ewer in all of Alvard. Together, they assemble an awe-inspiring army of Daemons, each more awe-inspiring and terrifying than the last. With flames that scorch the heavens and ice that freezes souls, with shadows that conceal the darkest of secrets and light that unveils the truth, they heed his beck and call, bound by the mystical power of the Tesseract. Yet, as Cain treads this uncharted path, a haunting question lingers in the depths of his soul: What other enigmatic secrets lie dormant within this mystical artifact, waiting to be unearthed in the shadowy corners of his impending adventure? ----------------------------------------- My very first book. If you are interested in summoning beings to fight battle and are not limited to any form in which they appear then you have met the right book. And if you like my book please add them to your collection and vote with power stones ...

Vist my SubscribeStar page to read more chapters, up to Chapter 840!!! : https://subscribestar.adult/dreamwalker Feel free to support me there :) *All characters are 18+, all scenes are fictional!* *All content and extra stuff do not represent real people or places* With the Marvel X DC universe as the theme, this is a tale of conquering the beauty FCs in this Marvel and DC mixed universe. A daughter's daughter is still my daughter - what better than being a superhero is to be a superhero's father! This is the shameless journey of a scoundrel seducing other men's wives and mothers to struggle upwards. It contains all kinds of risque elements - the more shameless the better! The Penguin's mother, Bucky's mother, Captain America's mother, Iron Man's mother, Wonder Woman and her Amazon sisters, Wanda... No beautiful Marvel and Dc mothers escapes his clutches. He leaves behind him a trail of defiled virtue, morally compromised women, and superhero daddy issues. This lecherous Casanova MC stops at nothing to satiate his endless deviant appetites! Timeline - start from WWII - The MC NTR others - The MC is the little brother of Captain America, named Chris Rogers - No frustration - The MC would has a well known special title - Chris the Conquer of Your Mother PS: It is my first time to write, hope you can enjoy my stories, just feel free to leave any comments as they would be the valuable encourage to me :)

Have you ever wished to live your life in a different world? To forget everything in your life and escape into your own Fantasy Story? To not just have an Avatar that just appears and does things, but to act as an actual person within this world, with their own family, friends, background, and jobs? Fantasy Story Online, the latest VRMMORPG experience, promised an incredibly immersive virtual reality experience, giving any player the ability to create an entire background for their character. A new family, a new home, a new life, and a new story. With its unique approach to virtual reality, making it seem as if your character itself was truly reincarnated inside a fantasy world, the entire industry of videogames was sent into a storm. Enter Paul, a young man in his nineteens, just entering the second year of college and getting ready to dive into this fantastical game, eager to have a better year at college after working out and gaining some more self-confidence. The thing is, he has social anxiety, and he’s having a really hard time socializing. Until he met Chris, perhaps his first friend in college, a slightly bratty tomgirl that only wants to poke fun at his social awkwardness, but that is his only hope to learn how to socialize. And perhaps to learn what love is. When these two souls find themselves inside the Realm of Eternal Night, Obscuritas, as both a Crippled Vampire Prince and a Half-Incubus, they will have to work together to navigate their new second lives in this virtual fantasy world full of Evil Gods, Demons, and the invasions of Eldritch monstrosities every Saturday night. Yet Fantasy Story Online is a fair game, where it gives a Flaw, it also offers a Trait, and after learning that their characters have become the reincarnations of the Heavenly Demon and the Heavenly Emperor, who once battled inside the ancient Realm of Murim, things are bound to become crazy and break every conception of what this game even was about to the other Players. How will Paul deal with the harsh, ruthless politics of the Imperial Vampire Family? And how will Chris survive this harsh world as a being who must drain the life force of others to sustain himself? And will Paul ever survive Chris' shenanigans? Who knows? Maybe even the most unlikely pair will end up becoming the only hope for this war-thorn Realm!   Dive deep into this mix of Virtual Reality, Action, LitRPG x Cultivation Progression, Comedy, and Romance, which I’m sure will be fun as long as you read with an open mind. It has all the things you love about LitRPG, Virtual Reality, and also Romance and Comedy sprinkled into it to make it an absolutely unique experience, especially in the nowadays saturated LitRPG genre.urated LitRPG genre.

The dead don’t lie. But sometimes, they whisper things you were never meant to hear. Forensic pathologist Orion Blackwood has spent his career cutting open the dead. But there’s something he never tells anyone—when he touches a corpse, he hears its final words. A dying breath, a muttered name, a cryptic warning. The problem is, they only speak once. And if he doesn’t understand them in time, the truth rots away along with the flesh. One night, a mutilated woman is wheeled into his autopsy room—no fingerprints, no ID, as if she never existed. As Orion reaches for his scalpel, the corpse’s bloodless lips part, and in a ragged whisper, she speaks: “Don’t let him find you.” Then, her jaw snaps shut. Her body goes cold. And Orion realizes something is very, very wrong. The next day, she disappears from the morgue. No records, no evidence, no proof she was ever there. Even the security footage shows only Orion, standing alone in the room. As he searches for answers, the whispers of the dead become more insistent. A faceless figure watches from the corner of his eye. His own reflection moves a fraction of a second too slow. At 3:33 AM, his phone rings from an unknown number—on the other end, he hears his own voice, whispering something he cannot understand. The deeper he digs, the more the truth unravels. And buried at the center of it all is a terrifying secret: Orion Blackwood is not supposed to be alive.

Imogen Antonio, a 24-year-old blogger, fell hopelessly in love with a famous athlete, Chris Morgan—a union that led her family to disown and despise her. Six months into their marriage, Chris began cheating on her with Anna, a fellow blogger who had always been envious of Imogen’s success. One fateful day, a blog post sent Imogen into a frenzy. Acting on impulse, she rushed to confront Chris, only to find him and Anna tangled together in their matrimonial bed. As if that betrayal wasn’t enough, Chris handed her divorce papers, shattering what was left of her heart. Devastated, she signed the papers, packed her belongings, and walked out—only to be struck by a car. *************PLOT TWIST*********** She woke up in an unfamiliar place, only to realize she had been kidnapped by the cartel of the Almighty Lord Marlo Mendes. “I want you to be my wife,” he whispered, his gaze locking onto hers. “Take these papers and sign them. From this moment forward, you will be known as Mrs. Mendes.” A dream? she wondered, disbelief clouding her thoughts. With an instant net worth of two billion dollars, a thriving new fashion brand, and endless endorsements, Imogen’s life had taken a turn beyond her wildest imagination. But soon, she discovered she was pregnant—and Mendes wasn’t the father. Would her newfound luxury come crashing down, or would she fight through the storm to protect the life she had built?

After a surprise call about divorce, she finds herself in a whirlwind of emotions with her estranged husband. Caught between her father's illness and the her husband's family's expectations, she faced a decision to part ways with her aloof husband. ~~~~~ Three years of marriage, her husband never came home. But she's happy with it - because she secretly worked as his private chef. During the day, she receives a high monthly salary from him, manipulated and at his beck and call. At night, she's his little wife alone in an empty room every night, enjoying his luxurious seaside villa. Brimming with money and leisure yet her husband never came home, she was extremely content with her life. Until he caught her and pushed her against the bed, "Mrs, you've had your fun, isn't it my turn now?"

A world where the overlord is seen as a god..... rulers of different kingdoms answer to the overlord...... but one amongst the rulers don't want to be under the control of the overlord but the soul of the overlord possessed a kid that is low ranked but very powerful read the epic battle between the Arcades and the ruler ....to conquer and defeat the overlord...

She suffered, She fought She loved She tried to make everything better And all for what?. To... Read to find out...

Jason Chris is your stereotypical rich trust fund brat who only knows how to flirt around and spend money unnecessarily. However on an unfortunate night, he walks into a scene of his parents being slaughtered by a demon. Seeking revenge, he takes a deep nose dive into the hidden world of the paranormal. Armed with a century year old family heirloom; the Mystique Hunting System, join Jason as he journeys through the world of the paranormal, slaying ghosts and demons that blocks his path. . . . I retain copyright over the book cover

This book’s full title is: “Murderous AI: That Time I Got Kidnapped to the Future and My Suit Solves Everything With Explosions” Christopher “Chris” Cross never expected much from his night out in Chicago—until he picked up a pair of sleek, high-tech sunglasses in an old gaming lounge. One bad decision later, he finds himself kidnapped into the distant future, permanently bonded to a sentient A.I. battle suit with an unhealthy obsession with destruction. Now stranded in a world where humanity rules the stars, corporate-backed militaries wage endless wars, and advanced technology is as dangerous as the people who wield it, Chris has a few pressing concerns: • He has no way back home, and his new A.I. co-pilot thinks ‘diplomacy’ is just another word for ‘missile strike’. • The suit he’s wearing is an outdated experimental relic, but somehow, it’s more advanced than anything in this era. • R.A.G.E. wants to solve every problem with overwhelming firepower and keeps offering unsolicited ‘explosion-based’ solutions to everyday situations. • By sheer accident, Chris prevents the assassination of a high-ranking military official, putting himself on the radar of powerful factions—and making enemies he didn’t ask for. With shadowy organizations watching him, dangerous figures hunting him, and an A.I. constantly trying to escalate every situation into a full-scale war, Chris has no choice but to adapt—or die trying. But in a galaxy where power determines survival, he’s quickly learning that controlling R.A.G.E. isn’t just about keeping himself alive. It might just decide the future itself. *** This work will be participating in the 2025 Spirity Awards. Upload schedule: Every Tuesday and Wednesday with a minimum of 4ch/week (I’m a working man. My apologies, readers.) 500 Power Stones/week= 1 extra chp every week for the first three months. First 20 reviews = 1 extra chapter a week for the month. Every 50 golden tickets gifted (when contracted) will unlock a chapter designated at 1 coin for the first three months after being contracted and going premium. (Applies to privilege as well.) That is all. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to add to your library and comment while reading. It motivates me.

Chris Zayden, a wealthy CEO with a dangerous past, becomes obsessed with Hema, a kind and hardworking Indian woman who works for his company. What starts as love quickly turns into a deadly game of secrets and revenge . Hema hides a painful truth about Chris, while his dark obsession pushes them both to their limits. As betrayal and anger take over, their lives spiral out of control. Will they destroy each other, or will love find a way to survive in the midst of all the chaos? A gripping tale of love, revenge, and redemption. Hema, “I thought I was ending a nightmare, but instead, I created a demon. Chris Zayden was already a monster—cold, ruthless, and terrifying. But when I made the choice to take everything from him, I didn’t realize I wasn’t just destroying him; I was remaking him. Every scream, every tear, every ounce of pain he inflicted on me after that was my own doing. I turned the monster into something worse—an unstoppable evil fueled by vengeance and obsession. And now, I’m trapped in the hell I built with my own hands.”

Arthur wayne, the richest man in the world is the leader of the world's assasination organization known as the "Hell's paradise". Chris albert is arthur's most trusted friend and also the one who betrayed him. After the death of arthur, chris took his throne and became the leader of the hell's paradise. He beame the most powerful person in a short period. His name was feared by many. Many people suffered as a consequence of his thirst for power. His merciless nature quickly spread through out the world and he was named as the "merciless monarch". This is the story of a ruthless beast who hunted the monarch. Witness the bloody hunt.

Chainless invites you into the world of Willow Rosaria-Ruiz, a grunge rocker, and her new friend Swan, a track team member with a penchant for the nerdy. Together, they navigate a dark, magical world, thrust into an adventure where they must face formidable foes and fight for survival.

When Audra's mum dies, she goes back home, even knowing she would finally have to face his first love, Chris – who’s also his foster brother. After what appears to have been a pretty painful breakup, they’ve been avoiding each other over the past 11 years. But will the pain of the loss bring them back together? Or would the bad memories be too much? The journey from here only gets more eventful, when her mum leaves a surprise condition on her will that would turn Audra’s life around.

Mohamed Almond had lost everything to the universe his parents, and the only thing he had inherited was a mysterious, old-fashioned looking book that he couldn’t even open. But when the book had finally opened, Mohamed was granted access to a mysterious system. Mohamed first quest appeared in His line of Sight: "Quest 1: Become Popular in School " "Rewards 5 credit" "Credit can be converted to currency. 5 credit equals to $10,000" "Time Limit: 1 Week" Mohamed's eyes widened with excitement as he stared at the notification that appear in his front. This was his chance to turn his life around. He set out into the unknown, determined to complete the quest and claim his reward. The Earth is divided into two realms: the Outworlds and the Mundane. This dichotomy has existed for centuries, with the Outworlds holding the majority of the planet's magical and supernatural power. The Outworlds are a collection of hidden dimensions, realms, and planes of existence that coexist with the Mundane. They are home to a diverse array of supernatural entities, including: - The Fae: ancient, magical beings with a deep connection to nature - The Shadeborn: mysterious, shadowy entities with the ability to manipulate darkness - The Luminari: powerful, angelic beings who wield the power of light - The Wraiths: restless spirits of the dead, seeking justice or revenge The Outworlds are governed by the Council of the Arcane, a group of powerful mages who maintain the balance of power between the different supernatural factions. However, the Council is notoriously reclusive, and their motives are often shrouded in mystery. In contrast, the Mundane is the everyday world, devoid of magic and supernatural phenomena. It is home to ordinary humans.

Living in her car at her place of work, Imogen’s life was far from being great. With a sick mother, a demanding job and stuggling with being homeless as well as flat out broke from the hospital expenses. She didn’t think much else could go wrong. But fate liked to kicked her while she was down, just when she thought she hit rock bottom, she learn the very men she works for are her mates and she is sucked into a world she want no part of, she values hwr humanity and they refused to give her up, instead they offer to fix all her problems, there is just one catch: humans were forbidden in their world, so, to be with them she must give up the one thing she has left, her life.

When it came to handling life, Hazel was a PRO! But...well there's ALWAYS A BUT! When it comes to a certain topic, she was CLUELESS! And the topic was Chris! Christopher Finch, her new BOSS! Nah! This isn't one of the boss-secretary love stories....this one's DIFFERENT! -------------------------------------------------------- Six years ago, he was her college senior! He turned down her proposal in their college cafeteria. Six years later, he's back as her new boss! All these years, she was holding onto an invisible ray of hope and now, it finally shined! So, Happy Ending...? Not Really! -------------------------------------------------------- 'He's married now?' she asked in shock as she witnessed his kids walking out of his office. Six Years of waiting and life gifted her Heartbreak! Again! Let bygones be bygones, she decided to move on! Is it really that easy? Well...she had to try. We all had to...at some point! -------------------------------------------------------- 'What could possibly go wrong now?' she asked confidently. And that's when life decided to unveil the answers to her long lost questions...even questions she didn't know she had. The major things she failed to notice...were finally disclosed! After all there was more to Chris than she knew and imagined! Till now she was only aware of his love but as she searched farther, she could finally see it all... The tears, the betrayal and the vengeance all of it flaring up inside his cold blue eyes. At least this time, he won't be alone...

Chris had always been able to keep secrets but love was something he had not though he would fall for. As the story progresses he will be forced to make choices he never though he would make.

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her ex, Chris, suddenly reappears. Chris is the ruthless and cunning boss of a powerful mafia organization, with a reputation for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. As they rekindle their intense and passionate relationship, she is drawn back into a world of luxury and danger, where the lines between loyalty and obsession are blurred. But as Chris's true intentions are revealed, she must decide whether to surrender to her desires and become embroiled in his criminal empire, or to fight for her freedom and risk everything. With her loyalty to her friends and her own sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of Chris's world and confront the secrets of their past in order to survive. Excerpt: "What are you..." I started to ask, but Chris locked his lips with mine, cutting off my words. It was an angry kiss, like he was pouring his frustration into me. I tried to struggle, but he held me tighter and deepened the kiss. I eventually gave up, knowing it was futile. He let go of my lips, and I could feel a sting on my mouth. I saw a bite mark on his lip as well. We looked at each other, and I could feel the tension growing in the car. We were alone, with me on top of him, and our faces inches apart. Before I knew it, our lips touched again, but this time it was different - it was slow and sensual. I moaned as his tongue started to explore my mouth, and the kiss inevitably deepened. I closed my eyes and surrendered to the feeling, my hands roaming his chest as his hands went under my shirt and rubbed my bare back. I started to feel hot all over and pulled my jacket away. He trailed his lips to my collarbone and sucked on it. When I started to move my hips over his already hardened bulge, he held my legs to stop me. "No," he said, his voice restrained. Still in the fog of the moment, I asked in a whisper, "What?" My breath came in pants, just like his. He replied, "Let's stop here, princess, or we'll do the other thing you talked about." It took me a second to understand, and when I did, I immediately got off his lap and returned to my seat. My mind went to Sarah, and I realized I couldn't come clean to her now. I glared at Chris, who smirked at me and started driving again.