
Craving you: Locked Desires
“Say it…Tell me to go and I promise you’ll never see me again”. She said to me but I didn’t want that to happen, not now not ever.
“Is that what you want?” I spoke softly hoping she would take back her words and she only said it as a moment of weakness.
“No…I want you” I found myself utterly speechless when she made this revelation. God, I wanted her too but I could only confess my feelings in my heart. Everywhere went silent.
Marcella Solis and Lucille Parker, two young women with a hidden sexuality trapped by the stifling expectations of their elite, high pressure families. Marcella, the "miracle child" and brilliant heir to a mafia empire, maintains a mask of cold perfection to hide her true sexuality, in fear that coming out would tarnish the prestigious Solis name. However, her status quo is shattered by the arrival of Lucille Parker, a striking star athlete and transfer student. While Lucille is presented as a "trophy" for her parents to showcase to college scouts, she carries the scars of a "darker" past. Lucille is viewed by her family as a profound shame that must be hidden behind her athletic prowess. An instantaneous spark ignites between the two, but they initially resist their feelings to protect their families' reputations. This tension finally breaks when they meet in college. In the newfound freedom of campus life, they embark on a passionate, secret romance that serves as a sanctuary from their rigid upbringing. As the moment of revelation nears, they face a devastating choice to succumb to their families and secure their glittering inheritances, or risk everything for their love.
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Chapter: Chapter 137Lucille’s povI wanted to right my wrongs, start all over again. I knew I messed up the other time. This time I had to go extra, try to make things perfect. Just between us, no wild fantasies, no dark corridors, just a space for the two of us.I didn’t just want it to be a regular date. I wanted it to be a perfect one, to take us back to our memories. The time we had something that we couldn’t share, that was back in high school, our teen years, let’s relive that moment now that we are together.The best part of our teen years was the moment at the rooftop during Halloween night. I would never forget that night, I was whoever I was tagged putting all black like a villain, didn’t care much about a costume and she was Ariel. And from that moment she became my Ariel, that was how I saw her, as my Ariel. It didn’t take much to set up the meeting, all I needed was focus, time and money. I tried to make the date simple and meaningful. Going as far as the rooftop, that is where we will reli
Última actualización: 2026-06-05
Chapter: Chapter 136Marcella’s povI sat down, Finally feeling fulfilled that she has replied my wailing hearts’ desire. I got off my bed into my wardrobe and got something fancy. It was our first date after a long time and I wanted to make it feel special, I just hope it feels that way too.The way she always called me Ariel made my heart beats faster, I loved it. I got a dress from my wardrobe after a long time of selection, it took me a while because I wanted it to be perfect. She has been talking about a gift for me for some time now, and I wanted to look magnificent to receive whatever gift she had for me.I couldn’t stop questioning what exactly she had for me? What was this gift all about but that’s one thing about love, you really can predict the next move of your lover. I found the perfect dress, it’s was the most magnificent dress in my wardrobe, I think I got that dress some time ago. I don’t know why I did, but I remember clearly, it was on the day I went out with Rose. We went shopping just
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Chapter: Chapter 135 Lucille’s pov I knew exactly what to do. I drafted a letter on my phone for my Ariel. It had been a while since I reached out, I’d been so occupied with everything going on in my life, especially my lack of focus on the field. I had sought my mum’s advice, but it was no more than I expected. She was always going to say the same thing. I didn’t even know why I asked. I was still bothered, disturbed, battling restless nights. I needed other options. Advice wasn’t working for me. Now it was time for comfort. I texted my baby. I had to see her that night. I wanted to play with her. I sent the message saved in my draft immediately. The message was perfect. That same night, I texted Patrick that I would be home late that I wanted to stay out a bit and clear my head. He wasn’t home yet, so it was easier to leave. The address I gave her was a nice one quiet, beautiful, and fancy. Just the kind of place I believed she would like. I dressed in a short green gown, packed my hair into a po
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Chapter: Chapter 134 Chapter 134Marcella’s povI tried several times to reach out to her, but I always had second thoughts. I didn’t want to seem too available. Did that even make sense? She promised me a gift. If she truly meant it, she would call. I decided not to rush her, to give her time besides I had my own trouble thinking about my family back home, what was so important that my mum had to see me in person and send a reminder, using every opportunity to remind me? My mind was a whirlwind. Maybe I’ll just let Lucille be for now, she needed time to prepare whatever she had planned for me… or time for herself and I did for myself too.I tried to keep myself occupied, even though my mind was fixed on Lucille. No texts, no calls, it was as though she never existed.Still, I was worried about her. The last time I saw her was on the porch after that ugly night with Patrick. I kept thinking… did he do anything to her? I kept hearing rumors, news spreading everywhere. Lucille Parker can’t run anymore. She
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Chapter: Chapter 133Lucille’s povIn the morning, he woke up earlier than expected, noticing the lack of his presence as I rose up that morning. I touched the side of his bed, it was cold, seems his been up a long time. I went downstairs to see if he was there and just like I suspected he was looking for something, it had to be the card.“Looking for something?” He startled as he heard my voice and turned to me sharply.“It’s nothing…just getting ready”. He gave me that mischievous smile like a goblin, he was all dressed in his green suit, always looking neat and smart. “I guess I’ll be going now…” I watched him walk out the door. Hiding his panic, I knew he was looking for the card but I held onto it.Day after day, nights after nights we both acted like everything was fine but everything was just pretense; a false act. Patrick was still looking for the card secretly while I was searching sources to know what the card was all about secretly too. Yet, both of us had nothing, nothing to hold onto. He cou
Última actualización: 2026-06-03
Chapter: Chapter 132Marcella’s povI finally got home feeling refreshed, alive. I’ve gotten all the answers I need and now I know better. I walked into the house and Rose was up, waiting for me. “It’s late…you should be sleeping”. I did it’s even realize how late it was until I told her falling onto the couch like a tired bear.“I was…” she walked towards me and fell right on the chair by my side.We both stared at each other awkwardly.“What’s popping?” She gestured at me and I just laughed. It was cute and funny, she followed me to laugh before she asked me with a more serious tone.“You wanna tell me where you’ve been or … maybe I should stop asking and mind my business”.Ouch, her words touched my heart, I knew I was a bitch earlier, but it wasn’t my intention.I turned to her and laid a big kiss on her face.“Gross…” she pushed me playfully and we laughed together over it.“Thank you for always being by my side even when I’m a bitch”. We both laughed, I saw the anger on her face wash away with a k
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Captured heart
Captured heart
“Captured heart” is a gripping romance novel that weaves a tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, power and despair.
Betty is the only daughter of a ruthless mafia Lord of the Daga family. The Daga family's succession law prioritizes birthright, where the firstborn child, regardless of gender, inherits leadership although, she has no idea of her identity. She is thrust into a world of danger when her half brother, the current leader of the Daga family discovers her existence.
After her father’s ousting and death, Betty becomes the target of her brother’s wrath who seeks to eliminate her to end the division in the family because of her existence and claim the family’s legacy for himself.
Mateo, a powerful mafia boss of the Barca Empire who has sworn to protect Betty, thanks to a promise he made long ago but his motives still seems unclear, is he going to keep to his word or he has his own agenda? they find themselves drawn to each other, their hearts beating as one but their love is forbidden.
The bear painting is the genesis of the web of events. It is a mysterious work of art created by Betty’s biological father. The painting is not just a piece of art- it’s a symbol of a powerful mafia group.
As the story unfolds we see how the bear painting becomes the genesis of everything. The mafia rise to power, power tussle and struggles, Betty’s complicated family history, revealing secrets and her journey into the world of organized crimes.
The painting serves as the web that holds the narrative tying together the characters and their motivations. In the world of power struggle and politics, she discovers her fathers legacy is more complicated than she could ever imagine.
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Chapter: Chapter fifty-seven: My birthright 12 (story time 4)He asked if I was okay, and I nodded slightly. Then he looked at the other boy and asked the same, and they also nodded. He asked everyone on my team, and they all said the same. "And our goods?" he asked with a serious tone. Everyone seemed scared to say anything to him, then I replied, "Safe, sir." He walked up to me and nodded. “Good soldier” then he dismissed us. I don't know if his nod meant any form of approval, but I accepted it as long as it made me survive that moment. We were taken to another hall at the other side of the building, so big, looking magnificent and glorious. My eyes were fixed on its beauty when I suddenly felt that strange aura once more. He walked inside slowly, and we bowed to him, just as we were taught. We were asked to kneel, and we did. He brought out a pocket knife and cut his palm, then handed it to us, then we were asked to do the same. We all did. He stretched forth his left hand, he had a ring on his index finger, and we were asked to kiss it.Wh
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty- Six: My birthright 11 (story time 3) I'd never seen him before, not even in pictures, not in newspapers, nowhere but I knew who he was. His name was everywhere. Daga Rufus, the news carried a strange aura about him, calling him "a dangerous man with no face"... He was a faceless, most wanted man. I didn't know anything about him except side talks on the streets, but I felt a strange, powerful sense of his presence. My instincts instantly told me that he was no ordinary person.He was tall, covered with a black cloth and a hat. He didn't say a word, when he walked in. He looked at all of us without saying a word, then turned back to Dr. Nobert and left. We were dismissed, and I was taken back to my cold cellar and made to lie on the floor, but this time I wasn't alone. There was another young boy who'd been brought to my space, same story... Products of terrible parenting... "Who was that?" Betty asked in an inquiring tone. "The other young boy... what was his name?" Mateo's face formed a wry smile before he could say a
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty- five: My birthright 10 (story time 2) "I was born into a damaged home, raised by broken parents," he took a deep breath before speaking further. "Where I come from, we were so poor we could barely eat. Most of the people were used by mafia lords for their bidding, and to carry out their operations, just to put food on their table. My place was the slummiest of all the slums. "Whenever a young boy turned 8, he was already being taught about the organized crimes in our neighborhood, and when he became 14, he was more than capable of surviving in the world of crime. The Dons sent their emissaries to take young, promising boys, and settle their guardians if need be. "I was barely 10, still trying to learn the hours of the day, when my parents sold me off to a mafia lord. I remember that day like it was yesterday." My mother dressed me up in my finest clothes and whispered in my ear, "Whatever you face out there, know you've been through worse in here and you will stay put for your family." I nodded in acceptance, not know
Última actualización: 2026-01-07
Chapter: Chapter Fifty- five: My birthright 10 (story time 2) "I was born into a damaged home, raised by broken parents," he took a deep breath before speaking further. "Where I come from, we were so poor we could barely eat. Most of the people were used by mafia lords for their bidding, and to carry out their operations, just to put food on their table. My place was the slummiest of all the slums. "Whenever a young boy turned 8, he was already being taught about the organized crimes in our neighborhood, and when he became 14, he was more than capable of surviving in the world of crime. The Dons sent their emissaries to take young, promising boys, and settle their guardians if need be. "I was barely 10, still trying to learn the hours of the day, when my parents sold me off to a mafia lord. I remember that day like it was yesterday." My mother dressed me up in my finest clothes and whispered in my ear, "Whatever you face out there, know you've been through worse in here and you will stay put for your family." I nodded in acceptance, not know
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty-four: My birthright 9 (story time 1)She held the item in her hand, what seemed like a small tied box with her name written on it. She looked at it with so much questions in her eyes. "Mateo..." she spoke softly. "I'm not the Betty you used to know... I've been through a lot, and I deserve to know the truth."She hoped her words would be convincing enough to make him reveal what she needed to know, her eyes still fixed on the tiny box with her name she held in her hands.“I need to know why there’s a box with my name on it….Mateo please….I need to know everything and I’m very ready”.He turned to her. "I know... you're ready." He had never imagined a day like this would come, a day when he would be worried about telling her the truth, about everything, and how she would be too eager to know.He picked up a file under the scattered files on the floor and handed it to her, the file had her mother’s name written on it. My mom?..” she looked back at him and he nodded.“You…. are a descendant of a long line of a powerful m
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty- three: My birthright (8)He pressed a deep, lingering kiss to her lips and her eyes widened in surprise. She wanted to push him away to exact her point that she no longer needed his love, but she couldn’t control how her body reacted to the feeling the taste of his lips left on her. Though stunned by the suddenness of his reaction, Betty leaned into it, it was exactly what she needed in that moment. That kiss…it made her world feel like a whole, everything felt forgotten and forgiven at that moment and all that mattered was her body underneath the heated tension of his. Her eyes had flown wide in surprise when he first moved, but as the kiss deepened, she allowed them to flutter shut, savoring the sensation. When Mateo attempted to pull back to catch her expression, she hooked her legs around him, anchoring him in place. Like giving him a warning not to dare, he had started it but she wanted to keep it going. Seeing her hunger, he dissolved into her embrace, leaning his weight into her, a grounding force agai
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