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A Love Forged In Ruins

Chapter 2 The reluctant marriage

Word Count: 1082    |    Released on: 11/04/2025

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figure like a second skin, its beautiful designs mocking the emptiness I felt within. My hair was

she entered the room. Her tone lacked warm

hispered, my

possible to read. "These belonged to your grandmothe

d put them

as if he possessed the entire cosmos. His dark suit fit him perfectly, seemingly made just for him, with every detail sh

nsome, as though the earth was attempting to drag me down. But Damian's eyes remained fixed on me throughout, steady and inten

ted for a brief moment before putting mine in his. His grip was

my mind. I barely paid attention to what was happenin

kiss the brid

nstant, I questioned whether he would back out. He leaned closer, h

d gently placed on my waist, I couldn't shake

from the floor to the ceiling provided an amazing view of the city, but I couldn't force myse

be your home," Damian

g small and insignificant" "It's... beautiful,"

ression unreadable. "You don't n

ot," I

nce dominating. "Good. Sin

e to meet his eyes. "Wha

smile. "What any husban

fore I had a chance to answer, he extended hi

" he said, his tone now gentler.

even more, making me feel caught b

ke our luggages to our room. A

shower, I heard him t

hint of amusement in his voice. "But

oice calm yet edged with something darker. "She'

n my spine. My breath caught as I leane

od, truly? And what ha

on the bedroom door. Before I could completely figure what w

a, ge

ven a.m. The weight of my sleepless night hung heavy

me up at this time?" I muttered

ng for any invitation. His tall figure loomed in the ro

is evening," he stated, his tone indicat

s that mean you need to wake me at the break of day?

his face. "I'm heading to the office at the moment, and I do

I said aga

gaze. "You need something suitable fo

ne-calm yet authoritative-made me fe

ut

rrupted, his tone sharp. "Be

ing me seated there, shocked. I stared at the closed door for a

raded around like a doll. But, I didn't have the courage to defy him. Damian's control over every asp

ack, hardly looking at the mirror before stepping out of the room.

d energetically,

ly, my head down

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1 Chapter 1 The ultimate betrayal2 Chapter 2 The reluctant marriage3 Chapter 3 Shattered illusions4 Chapter 4 The weight of desperation5 Chapter 5 The confrontation6 Chapter 6 Behind closed doors7 Chapter 7 Cracks in the wall8 Chapter 8 Shadows and secrets9 Chapter 9 A silent threat10 Chapter 10 The stranger in the dark11 Chapter 11 Hunted in the dark12 Chapter 12 Trapped by fate13 Chapter 13 When fear turns to love14 Chapter 14 A dangerous temptation15 Chapter 15 Holding on, letting in16 Chapter 16 Not just a contract17 Chapter 17 Silent, but not innocent18 Chapter 18 Pier 1319 Chapter 19 The train station20 Chapter 20 The choice21 Chapter 21 Choosing me22 Chapter 22 Becoming sovereign23 Chapter 23 Queenmaker24 Chapter 24 Born by wolves, raised by fire25 Chapter 25 They never said sorry26 Chapter 26 Born Monroe, built different27 Chapter 27 Not dead, not done28 Chapter 28 Daughter of secrets29 Chapter 29 A name, not a home30 Chapter 30 Half of me31 Chapter 31 From ruins, we begin32 Chapter 32 Not here for permission33 Chapter 33 Power in red34 Chapter 34 Collect damage35 Chapter 35 Forgiving myself36 Chapter 36 Fraud in the family37 Chapter 37 Peace is a fragile thing38 Chapter 38 History repeats itself39 Chapter 39 Blind Loyalty40 Chapter 40 The folder41 Chapter 41 The vote42 Chapter 42 In the eye of the hurricane43 Chapter 43 Lines in the sand44 Chapter 44 Standing together45 Chapter 45 The confession room46 Chapter 46 Love after war47 Chapter 47 Just us48 Chapter 48 Love without fears49 Chapter 49 House of Amara50 Chapter 50 AmaraExposed51 Chapter 51 Damage control52 Chapter 52 Pretty. Polished. Powerful53 Chapter 53 The girl I didn't reach54 Chapter 54 Seen at last55 Chapter 55 Speak your truth56 Chapter 56 A matter of voice57 Chapter 57 Vindication58 Chapter 58 The rebirth of Amara59 Chapter 59 The visitor60 Chapter 60 The between us61 Chapter 61 Ghosts in velvet62 Chapter 62 Why now 63 Chapter 63 Love, however late64 Chapter 64 Not her shadow65 Chapter 65 What still remains66 Chapter 66 And then there was you67 Chapter 67 Heartbeat between us68 Chapter 68 The pitch69 Chapter 69 The mirage70 Chapter 70 Threads unraveling71 Chapter 71 Silk and steel72 Chapter 72 Everything for sale73 Chapter 73 The boy at the door74 Chapter 74 Truth in the blood75 Chapter 75 Dinner and distance76 Chapter 76 The breaking point77 Chapter 77 The conversation that matters78 Chapter 78 Fathers and fears79 Chapter 79 Becoming a we80 Chapter 80 New roots81 Chapter 81 The beginning of everything82 Chapter 82 A home for five83 Chapter 83 The woman at the gate84 Chapter 84 Echoes in the cradle85 Chapter 85 The calm that lied86 Chapter 86 The offer87 Chapter 87 Lines in the sand88 Chapter 88 The weight of quiet89 Chapter 89 The call90 Chapter 90 Still waters91 Chapter 91 The distance between us92 Chapter 92 The weight we carry93 Chapter 93 Night on the water94 Chapter 94 Only you tonight95 Chapter 95 The spark96 Chapter 96 The weight of truth97 Chapter 97 The choice98 Chapter 98 No turning back