His Forbidden Flame

His Forbidden Flame

SlyPeace

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A forbidden steamy romance grounded in real African culture.Raw,emotional and relatable.

His Forbidden Flame Chapter 1 THE WRONG KIND OF MAN

Chapter One: The Wrong Kind of Man

The first time Achieng saw him, she was balancing a tray of drinks in heels two sizes too small.

The rooftop bar buzzed with Nairobi's elite-men in tailored suits, women in sleek dresses, the air thick with money, cologne, and scandal. She didn't belong here, and everyone knew it. Especially the man in the navy-blue suit with eyes that seemed to strip her bare from across the room.

He looked like sin dipped in silk.

"Table seven," her supervisor hissed behind her. "That's Mr. Mwangi. Don't mess this one up."

Achieng swallowed. Of course he had a name. Of course he was the kind of man who didn't need to ask for attention-it simply bowed to him.

She walked over, heels clicking, knees threatening to buckle.

"Your whiskey, sir," she said, carefully placing the glass down.

He didn't reach for it.

Instead, he looked at her.

No-through her.

And then he smiled. Lazy. Dangerous.

"What's your name?" His voice was deep, velvet-wrapped trouble.

"Achieng," she replied, too quickly.

"Achieng," he repeated, tasting her name like it was something exotic on his tongue. "Beautiful name... for a beautiful woman."

She froze.

This wasn't part of the job.

Flirting with customers was against the rules. Getting involved with a client-especially a man like this-was more than forbidden. It was social suicide.

Still... something in her chest fluttered.

"I-I have other tables," she stammered, stepping back.

His smile didn't waver. "Don't worry. I'll wait."

She turned and walked away, but she felt his gaze clinging to her like Nairobi heat-slow, heavy, and impossible to escape.

And in that moment, Achieng knew one thing:

She was in serious trouble.

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“A forbidden steamy romance grounded in real African culture.Raw,emotional and relatable.”
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Chapter 1 THE WRONG KIND OF MAN

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Chapter 2 NO ESCAPE

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Chapter 3 UNRAVELING

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Chapter 4 TIPPING POINT

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Chapter 5 NO TURNING BACK

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Chapter 6 CONSUMED BY DESIRE

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Chapter 7 NO RETREAT,NO SURRENDER.

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Chapter 8 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

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Chapter 9 ENTERS THE FAMILY

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Chapter 10 THE HEIR

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Chapter 11 THE WEIGHT OF DESIRE

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Chapter 12 THE DIVIDE

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Chapter 13 THE CLASH OF WORLDS

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Chapter 14 WHISPERS AND WARNINGS

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Chapter 15 THEE WARNING!

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Chapter 16 THE ESCAPE TO NAIVASHA

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Chapter 17 A STORM IN PARADISE

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Chapter 18 THE RETURN

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Chapter 19 HOME AT LAST!

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Chapter 20 THE MONEY

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Chapter 21 ERASE YOU FROM MY NAME

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Chapter 22 TABLE SEVEN

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Chapter 23 KISS THE PAIN AWAY

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Chapter 24 EVERYTHING I HAVE

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Chapter 25 LINES IN THE SAND

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Chapter 26 STAY IN THE CITY

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Chapter 27 SMILE FOR THE CAMERA

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Chapter 28 GONE GIRL

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Chapter 29 FOR LOVE

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Chapter 30 THE EMPTY DOORWAY

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Chapter 31 THE PRICE OF PEACE

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Chapter 32 SMOKE AND SILENCE

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Chapter 33 BEFORE IT ALL FELL APART

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Chapter 34 THE PATH CHOSEN

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Chapter 35 I CAN EXPLAIN

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Chapter 36 LET THE PAST DIE

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Chapter 37 BURIED IN BRIGHT LIGHTS

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Chapter 38 ASHES OF A NAME

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Chapter 39 UNFAMILIAR ROADS

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Chapter 40 FATHERS AND FALLOUTS

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