DANGEROUS DEVOTION
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Chapter 6 Bound by danger img
Chapter 7 Secrets unveiled img
Chapter 8 The first test img
Chapter 9 The darkening storm img
Chapter 10 Unraveling secrets img
Chapter 11 Secrets in the shadows img
Chapter 12 The Calm Before the Strike img
Chapter 13 Beneath the surface img
Chapter 14 Bound by blood img
Chapter 15 The line between us img
Chapter 16 Shadows closing in img
Chapter 17 Beneath the mask img
Chapter 18 Trust and betrayal img
Chapter 19 Into the darkness img
Chapter 20 The dark alliance img
Chapter 21 The calm before the storm img
Chapter 22 Shadows and secrets img
Chapter 23 Unraveling the storm img
Chapter 24 Cracks in the fortress img
Chapter 25 into the fire img
Chapter 26 Beneath the surface img
Chapter 27 Shadows closing in img
Chapter 28 Fragile victories img
Chapter 29 Into the lion' den img
Chapter 30 All or nothing img
Chapter 31 Unraveling the ties img
Chapter 32 Through the fire img
Chapter 33 In the crossfire img
Chapter 34 The calm before the storm img
Chapter 35 Blood in the water img
Chapter 36 Under siege img
Chapter 37 The final stand img
Chapter 38 Aftermath of victory img
Chapter 39 Moving forward img
Chapter 40 The edge of control img
Chapter 41 Shattered walls img
Chapter 42 Breaking the chains img
Chapter 43 The calm before the storm img
Chapter 44 A war of shadows img
Chapter 45 Breaking chains img
Chapter 46 Shadows and secrets img
Chapter 47 Bound by desire img
Chapter 48 Unbreakable bonds img
Chapter 49 The depths of desire img
Chapter 50 A love built on fire img
Chapter 51 Unraveling the storm img
Chapter 52 Under the surface img
Chapter 53 The consequence of power img
Chapter 54 Beneath the surface img
Chapter 55 The weight of secrets img
Chapter 56 Unraveling ties img
Chapter 57 The tides of power img
Chapter 58 The cost of loyalty img
Chapter 59 A deal with consequences img
Chapter 60 Trust and betrayal img
Chapter 61 The gathering storm img
Chapter 62 Shadows of betrayal img
Chapter 63 Wrath Unleashed img
Chapter 64 Blood and vows img
Chapter 65 Betrayals in the shadows img
Chapter 66 A storm of vengeance img
Chapter 67 Shadows of retribution img
Chapter 68 Inferno's edge img
Chapter 69 Twilight of decisions img
Chapter 70 Twilight of decisions (Continued) img
Chapter 71 Eternal bonds img
Chapter 72 Epilogue: A new dawn img
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Chapter 5 A dangerous attraction

Days passed since that night, but Zane's warning echoed in my mind, blending with the memory of his touch. His hand on my shoulder had felt almost gentle, a strange contrast to the hard edges of his world. I knew I should keep my head down and stay out of trouble, but I found myself watching for him, feeling an undeniable pull I couldn't ignore.

Now and then, I'd catch glimpses of him around the mansion: in the hallways, discussing business in the study, or on his way out to some undisclosed location. And every time, he seemed to sense my gaze, his eyes meeting mine for a brief, electrifying moment before he'd turn away. It was like he knew I was there, watching, and the intensity of his stare was enough to leave me breathless.

One evening, I found myself alone in the garden. I'd slipped outside to escape the tension within the mansion, finding comfort among the blooming flowers and quiet night air. But I wasn't alone for long. Footsteps approached, and I tensed, only to relax when I saw it was him.

"Couldn't sleep?" he asked, his voice softer than I was used to hearing.

I nodded, unsure what to say. Standing here, with just the moonlight illuminating his face, he seemed different intimidating, almost vulnerable.

He looked out over the garden, a faint smile on his lips. "This was my mother's favorite spot," he said, surprising me. "She used to spend hours out here."

I hadn't expected such a personal confession from him, and it caught me off guard. "It's beautiful," I replied, looking around at the carefully tended roses and ivy-covered arches.

Zane was silent for a moment, then turned his gaze on me, his expression unreadable. "This isn't the life you wanted, is it?" he asked, his tone almost gentle.

His question struck a nerve, and I looked down, feeling a mix of anger and sadness. "I didn't have a choice."

He seemed to understand, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of regret in his eyes. "Sometimes, choices are taken from us," he said quietly. "But that doesn't mean you're powerless."

A sudden noise broke the moment gunshot in the distance. Zane's demeanor instantly changed, his entire body tensing as he reached for a concealed weapon. He turned to me, his face set in a mask of fierce protectiveness.

"Stay close," he ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument. Before I could fully process what was happening, he was leading me back into the mansion, his hand on the small of my back as he guided me swiftly through the halls.

Once we were safely inside, Zane closed the door behind us, checking the locks. The tension in the air was thick, and I felt a shiver of fear mix with something else as he turned to face me, his eyes dark and intense.

"You should be more careful," he said, his voice low. "The people who want to hurt me wouldn't hesitate to use you as leverage."

My heart raced at his words, both from fear and the unmistakable thrill of his protectiveness. "Why would they care about me?"

He hesitated, his gaze softening. "Because, Bella, whether you realize it or not, you're part of my life now."

I swallowed, my heart pounding in my chest. His words left me breathless, a mixture of fear and excitement flooding through me. At that moment, I saw something in a flicker of vulnerability, of need I knew that, for better or worse, our lives were becoming entangled.

                         

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