Heir Of Shadows

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still didn't know how to react. His betrayal stung like a knife to my chest. My mum, on the other hand, was recuperating well in the hospita

I had envisioned. I wanted to d

up as a result of a cheating partner, a sick mu

universe had it

curtain blinds open as the sun's

aned, coveri

e hissed, grabbing the sheets off my body. She didn't need a soothsayer to tell her

curtains." I pleaded, but my pleas fell on deaf

cup of coffee. " You are the most beautiful girl I know with the kindest heart. It's Mason's

" I hissed, reluctantly standing up. As much As I hated to admit it

a comforting hug, and I felt relie

cked my hair behind my ears, kissing softl

ank

rs to get to work fo

range email asking for an interview," Avery revealed. I scrunched my brows as I sat down to reply to

ant?" I scoffed,

or a fancy job like you had at

ess b

at and move on. I know this cool nig

or

your mind off things for a while. Take a

ow visiting the club will make

y didn't have any piece of my

**

d making conversation impossible. Sometimes, I

with energy on the dance floor. People swayed and laughed like they didn't

glowing with excitement. "Elara, come

d, swirling the w

ic. "You're sulking. You're letting Mason win by sitting here m

ng at the crowd.

There are tons of men here," She grabbed my arm, trying to pu

nsisted, dragging me to

ps before stopping abruptl

in the air. "Fine. Be a party pooper. But don

seat, sipping my drink in peace-or as much peace as I could find

hen I sa

o his athletic frame, the crisp white shirt beneath unbuttoned just enough to hint at a toned chest. Dark hair fell effortlessly over h

, pretending to be en

I felt a presen

loor?" His voice was smoo

ed like expensive cologne-woody, with a hint of spic

lied curtly, hoping

nto the seat next to mine. "I was

"Do I look like I'm i

grinned. "No, but you look like

n't realize how snobbish I wa

looking like the world's about to end,"

her to be annoyed or amused.

, leaning closer.

men would have backed off by now, but h

u?" I said, finally cr

d, his eyes twinkling with misch

ctantly, shaking his

aid, his gaze lingerin

d, taking another

back in his chair, "what's a wo

g toward the dance floor where she was twirl

said, tiltin

e?" His smirk softened int

He pulled me to the dance floor

. I wouldn't regret tonight and need

autiful you look tonig

t, the small talk turned into something more. His wit disarmed me, his charm breaking down walls I had

hand resting lightly on my thigh. I should've

nger, and heartbreak melted away, replaced by something wild and unrestrained

ce and demanding. And as we fell into bed, I let