Love They Shouldn’t Have
Amelia Carter has always believed that some lines exist for a reason.
At twenty-one, she is focused on finishing university, working late evenings as a library assistant, and keeping her life quiet and predictable. Love is the last thing on her mind until Ethan Brooks walks into her world and turns everything upside down.
Ethan is confident, guarded, and completely forbidden. Their connection is instant, undeniable, and dangerous in ways Amelia never expected. What begins as harmless conversations and stolen glances slowly deepens into something intense something neither of them should want, yet cannot resist.
As emotions grow and boundaries blur, Amelia is forced to confront a painful truth: the heart does not obey rules. With secrets threatening to surface, loyalties tested, and consequences closing in, loving Ethan may cost her everything she has worked so hard to protect.
Love They Shouldn’t Have is a slow-burn, emotionally charged forbidden romance that explores desire, restraint, and the aching question of what happens when loving the wrong person feels more right than anything else.
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Chapter: Chapter 20For the next week, Ethan became suspiciously normal.Which was impressive considering she knew for a fact he was hiding something.He still texted normally.Still complained about coffee.Still sent pictures of random things.Still called at night.But now she noticed details.He asked more questions than usual.What days she was free.Whether she preferred mornings or evenings.If she liked crowded places.Once he casually asked—“Do you still like bookstores?”Too casual.Immediately suspicious.She answered anyway.Then spent the next hour regretting it.---Three days later she accidentally discovered something.Not intentionally.She wasn’t searching.She was innocent.Mostly.They were on a call.Ethan was doing something on his laptop while she was folding clothes.Then—his screen froze.Only for a second.But long enough.Calendar.One weekend blocked.Title:DO NOT TELL HERShe stopped folding.He noticed immediately.Their eyes met.He froze.She stared.He stared.Then clo
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: Chapter 19 Ordinary Things Become DangerousOrdinary Things Become DangerousThree days after coming home, she realized she had accidentally developed habits she couldn’t explain.She reached for her phone before breakfast.She took pictures of food she normally wouldn’t care about.She opened messages just to see if there was anything new.And most embarrassing of all—she started thinking in updates.This would make him laugh.He’d complain about this coffee.I should tell him this later.Which was ridiculous.Because she existed before him.She had routines.Friends.Her own life.So why did everything suddenly feel slightly incomplete?The realization annoyed her enough that she ignored her phone all morning.Which lasted exactly until 10:08.Message.Ethan.Important question.She stared.Opened.Do you still have that blue mug?She blinked.Typed.Yes??Seen immediately.Good.That was all.She stared.Then:Why?Typing.Stopped.Typing again.Nothing. Continue your day.She frowned.Suspicious.She put her phone down.Te
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: Chapter 18: Stay A Little LongerNobody talks enough about the strange sadness of almost leaving.Not leaving forever.Just—leaving somewhere that started feeling normal.She woke up knowing.Three days left.That was all.Three days before she went home.Three days before calls became screens again.Three days before she stopped waking up in the next room.And suddenly—that felt unfair.She stayed in bed longer.Phone in hand.Thinking.Then—knock.She looked up.Door opened slightly.Ethan appeared.Still sleepy.Hair messy.Expression suspicious.He looked at her.Paused.Then quietly asked—“…why are you awake and sad?”Her eyes widened.Immediately—“What?”His expression stayed calm.“You have the face.”She frowned.“…what face?”He thought.Then answered.“The one where you’re thinking too much.”Annoying.She sighed.Looked away.Then quietly said—“…three days.”Silence.His expression softened immediately.Long pause.Then—he quietly said—“…yeah.”Her chest tightened.She smiled awkwardly.Then shrugg
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: Chapter 17: The Things I Don’t Usually Show PeopleThe next morning—she woke up confused.For three seconds—she forgot where she was.Then she remembered.Different city.Ethan’s apartment.And suddenly—everything felt strangely quiet.She left the guest room.The apartment smelled like coffee.She followed it.Found Ethan in the kitchen.Back facing her.Half awake.Making coffee.He turned.Paused.Then smiled.Small.Warm.“…good morning.”Her chest softened.She smiled.“…morning.”Then she frowned.“…how long have you been awake?”He looked offended.“…normal amount.”She looked at the clock.7:03.Her expression changed.He defended himself immediately.“…I wake up early.”She sat.Watched him move around the kitchen.And suddenly—she realized.She had never seen his mornings.Never seen the in-between moments.The quiet version.He placed a cup in front of her.Then sat.Silence.Comfortable.Then—he looked at her.And quietly said—“…today I want to show you something.”Her eyebrows lifted.“…okay?”His expression softene
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: Chapter 16: The Words That Change Nothing And EverythingPeople imagine saying I love you as a huge moment.Rain.Music.Perfect timing.A certainty so strong you never question it.But nobody talks about the quieter version.The version where one day—you realize you’ve already been living inside the feeling for a while.⸻Three weeks passed.Life settled again.Calls.Work.Messages.Voice notes.Some days easy.Some days difficult.Nothing dramatic.Which made it more serious somehow.Because neither of them was staying because of excitement anymore.They were staying because ordinary life kept making them choose each other.⸻Thursday night—she came home exhausted.Bad meeting.Headache.Long day.She changed.Dropped onto her bed.Phone buzzed.Ethan.Voice note.She pressed play.His voice came through.Quiet.Warm.“I saw something today and thought you’d laugh… and then I realized I automatically reached for my phone.”Pause.Then—“That’s all.”Message ended.She smiled immediately.And suddenly—she missed him.Not painfully.Jus
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: Chapter 15: Missing Someone QuietlyPeople always talk about missing people like it arrives dramatically.Like storms.Like crying.Like songs that suddenly become painful.Nobody talks about the quiet version.The version where life continues normally—and that’s what hurts.⸻His flight left at 6:40 PM.By 8:15—she was home.Changed.Face washed.Phone beside her.Everything normal.Too normal.That annoyed her.Because she expected something bigger.Expected sadness.Expected emptiness.Instead—her room looked exactly the same.Which somehow felt cruel.⸻She sat on her bed.Opened her phone.Opened messages.Closed them.Opened again.No new message.Of course not.He was traveling.She threw her phone aside.Immediately picked it back up.Annoying.⸻Around 10 PM—buzz.Her heart reacted before her brain.Ethan.She opened immediately.One message.Landed.Her shoulders relaxed unexpectedly.Then another.This city feels colder.She stared.Then smiled.And replied—You’ve been there ten minutes.Seen.Immediatel
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
The Lies He Kissed Me With
Iris never imagined that love could feel so intoxicating… or so dangerous. From the moment she met Adrian, his charming smile and irresistible presence drew her in, making her forget caution and reason. On the surface, he seemed perfect — attentive, flirtatious, and seemingly devoted. But behind that captivating exterior lurked secrets she could never have predicted.
What began as stolen glances and playful conversations soon escalated into something far more intense — a forbidden affair neither of them could resist. Every kiss came with a hidden truth, every touch with a lie waiting to be uncovered. As Iris is pulled deeper into Adrian’s world, she discovers that his intentions are far from pure, and that their passionate connection masks a darker, more controlling side.
When the truth of his deceptions surfaces, Iris is forced to confront a harsh reality: love can be manipulative, suffocating, and even dangerous. Their entanglement spirals into a toxic dance of desire and betrayal, challenging everything she believed about loyalty, trust, and the boundaries of the heart.
Caught between temptation and self-preservation, Iris must decide whether surrendering to Adrian’s magnetic pull is worth the heartbreak it could bring — or if walking away from the man who has consumed her thoughts, her body, and her emotions is the only way to survive.
The Lies He Kissed Me With is a gripping, 18+ dark romance about toxic love, hidden agendas, and the fine line between passion and destruction. It is a story of obsession, betrayal, and the dangerous allure of a love built on lies — a story readers will not be able to put down until the very last chapter.
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Chapter: Bonus Chapter – Happily Ever AfterWeeks had passed since the storm had ended, and the city had settled into its usual rhythm. For Iris, life felt different now—not because danger had disappeared, but because she had changed. Every morning, she woke with a sense of purpose, a quiet confidence that came from knowing she could survive anything.She spent her days training, refining the instincts that had saved her, and reconnecting with the world she had once feared. Small joys now carried immense weight: the smell of coffee brewing in the morning, the laughter of children in the street, the warmth of sunlight on her skin. She noticed things she had never noticed before, and she treasured every moment.Damien was always near—not as a protector alone, but as a partner. They moved through life with a rhythm born from trust and shared experience. Quiet mornings turned into walks through the city, evenings into conversations on rooftops overlooking the skyline. Sometimes they fought shadows together, sometimes they simply la
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 20 – RESOLUTION & CLOSUREThe dawn broke quietly over the city, but for Iris, the night had left its mark. She sat on the edge of her bed, hands still trembling slightly, mind replaying the events of the last twenty-four hours. The confrontation, the fear, the adrenaline, the knowledge of Damien’s past — it all pressed against her chest. Yet beneath the exhaustion, there was a seed of strength, fragile but undeniable. She had survived. Not just survived, but acted. She had participated in the battle, contributed to their safety, and learned something essential about herself — she was stronger than she had ever imagined. ⸻ Damien entered without knocking, quiet as ever, yet every movement spoke volumes. He carried no weapons, no tension, just the calm, steady presence that had become her anchor. “You’re awake,” he said softly. “I… I couldn’t sleep,” she admitted. “Too many thoughts.” He nodded, sitting beside her. “Understandable. What happened last night… it’s not something anyone forgets easily. B
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 19 – THE CONFRONTATIONThe city seemed quieter than usual, but Iris knew better. Danger had a rhythm — a heartbeat — and tonight, it was fast, insistent. She paced the room, glancing at the locked windows, counting each shadow. Her mind replayed Damien’s words: “They will come. You must be ready.” Her heart hammered. She had practiced calm, practiced fear management, but tonight, the reality was unavoidable. They were here. ⸻ Damien’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Stay close. Follow my lead. Do not panic.” She obeyed instinctively, the trust she had developed over the past chapters keeping her grounded. He led her through a series of corridors, the sound of his boots muted but precise. Every movement had a purpose; every turn, every glance calculated. She realized that in his world, hesitation could mean death. ⸻ Outside, the van was waiting — a black silhouette against the streetlights, tinted windows reflecting the moon. But this time, it wasn’t just two men. There were four, all armed, all m
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 18 – EMOTIONAL STORM The night air pressed heavily against Iris as she sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the floor. The letter, the van, the attackers, the secrets — it all swirled in her mind like a storm she couldn’t escape. Her chest tightened, and tears threatened to spill, though she refused to let them. Her phone buzzed. A message from Damien: “Stay calm. I am close. Do not move until I arrive.” Her hands trembled. She had wanted to text him, to beg him to explain everything, but the words stuck in her throat. Fear and frustration battled inside her. How could someone be so calm while she felt like the world was falling apart? ⸻ Her mother knocked softly before entering. “Iris… dinner’s ready?” Iris shook her head, barely acknowledging her. Her mother’s eyes were full of worry. “You’re not sleeping… You’ve been… distant.” “I’m fine,” Iris whispered, though her voice was brittle. Her mother lingered a moment, concern etched across her face, before leaving. Alone again, Iris pre
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 17 – SHADOWS OF THE PASTThe night wrapped the city in a quiet blanket, but for Iris, silence was impossible. Every car that passed, every pedestrian in the shadows, felt like a threat. She sat in the car Damien had provided, her hands clenched tightly in her lap, staring out at the dimly lit streets.Damien’s presence was beside her, calm and controlled, as if the danger around them didn’t exist. But Iris could feel it — the tension in his shoulders, the subtle tightening of his jaw when a shadow moved too quickly. He was always alert, always calculating.“You’re quiet,” Damien finally said, breaking the silence. His voice was steady, cold, but there was an edge to it — a weight that made her shiver.“I’m trying to understand,” she admitted. “Why… why is this happening to me? To us?”Damien didn’t answer immediately. He drove carefully, eyes scanning every street. “It’s not just about you. It’s never just about one person. This world… my world… it’s dangerous, Iris. And it touches everyone I care about.”She
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 16 – THE FIRST STRIKEhe sun was barely rising, and the streets were still empty when Iris stepped out of her house. She had promised herself she would be careful, that she would stay alert. The letter she received at the café still sat in her pocket like a burning reminder — someone was watching, someone was planning. Her heartbeat was loud, insistent. Every shadow seemed to twist, every sound magnified. She kept checking behind her, as if movement could signal the start of something terrible. It didn’t take long. A van, black and unmarked, rolled slowly up the street. The engine was quiet, too quiet, and the tinted windows reflected the rising sun. Her pulse jumped. Something about the vehicle screamed danger. Before she could react, the van stopped abruptly, blocking the path in front of her. Two figures stepped out — large, confident, and clearly trained. Their eyes scanned the street, and their attention settled on her immediately. Fear surged. Her legs froze. Iris’s mind screamed, Run! But bef
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
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