Chained By Desire

ight, you've been so silent. Is something wrong?" I

to shake off the emotions swirling in my mind. I y

said, the word

urrowed in con

he one whose money we have to pay

, and her eyes w

im," I confessed, my voice breaki

nger. "Just because you work in his goddamn club doesn't

heeks. Ivy rushed to my side and ge

always respect you. I couldn't have asked for a better

s all I had, and I would do anything to m

ing over to my bag on the mini cupboard. I took out

s to me after

ief. Her face was a mixture o

two hundred already, making it five hundred, and the debt i

e to collect his money, and I just want to pay off this stupid

ome nerve he has. But you're right-we're so close now. I hope we pay it

aura that terrified me. I silently prayed we'd fini

ses today?" Ivy asked, standing u

no classes today, and I really need to r

it over her shoulder. "Okay, sis. You deserve t

said, waving as she

ack onto the pillow. "Two hundre

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into my mouth as I walked across the bustling street with Tessa. The evening sky was a beautifu

boyfriend. I glanced at her, admiring how carefree and happy she

like a never-ending storm of debt and anxiet

ugh of a response to keep her talking.

my hand tightly, her na

ng the sore spot as I frowned

e with excitement. I turned to see what had

was

ssing the street, his perfec

s," he greet

d as handsome as ever. His caramel-colored hair was tousled in that

you?" Tessa replied,

ht, smiling softly. She w

t about you two

ftly. From the corner of my eye

uch lately, Elara. You must b

t raced as butterflies erupted in my stomach.

ay. Actually, I lost your number-mind s

hone, and I nervous

will give it to you when you text," T

ad, chuckling

u around more often. Take care, ladies," Ethan said, flash

ing up with a mischievous smile. "G

!" I said, my ch

I didn't know. But I couldn't help feeli

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wished the night would never come so I wou

ly recognizing the person I'd become. This ver

you'll be free," I whispered to my

you again," Violetta's sharp voi

confusion writte

e want?" I as

," she sneered before s

wing nervousness. Why did Matteo want to see

familiar hallway toward the lounge. Wit

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