Novels by Valdemar Loveday

My blood ran cold as I stared at the message on my screen. The unknown number glowed ominously. "I know what you saw at the hotel. Meet me tonight or Dominic dies tomorrow." Who was this? The masked man? Someone working with Sophia? My hands shook so badly I nearly dropped the phone.Dominic's sharp voice snapped me back to the room. "Anna! What did you take from that drawer?"I quickly silenced the phone and shoved it into my pocket, my mind reeling. The flash drive felt heavy against my skin, but I couldn't let them see my panic. Sophia's eyes narrowed suspiciously as she watched me, one hand resting on her belly like a constant reminder of her victory."I didn't take anything," I said, forcing my voice to stay even. "I was just moving my clothes like you asked, Sophia. The drawer was already open."Dominic stepped closer, his tall frame intimidating in the confined space. His face was flushed, and I noticed a slight tremor in his hand as he ran it through his hair. Was that the poi

The blood froze in my veins. I slowly turned around, my breath catching in my throat.Sophia stood mere inches away, her eyes gleaming with cruel satisfaction. The grand hotel lobby, with its sparkling chandeliers and polished marble floors, suddenly felt like a trap closing in around me. The distant murmur of guests and soft piano music did nothing to ease the pounding in my chest."Following me now, Anna?" she whispered, her voice laced with mockery that only I could hear. "How utterly predictable. I noticed your sad little car trailing behind me the moment I pulled out of the driveway. Did you actually think you could play detective without me knowing?My mind spun. I had been so careful or at least I thought I had. But that split-second distraction with the honking car had ruined everything. The masked man, the quick exchange... it was all gone. "I wasn't following you," I lied, my voice barely steady. "I just needed to run an errand nearby."Sophia let out a low, mocking laugh th

Before the door could fully swing open, adrenaline surged through my veins. I quickly dropped the heavy handles of the suitcases right in front of the door and bolted down the corridor, ducking into a dark corner just out of sight. My heart hammered against my ribs as I prayed Sophia hadn't heard me breathing.The door finally opened."So this useless Anna left my boxes right here on the floor?" Sophia spat, her voice dripping with irritation. A second later, the door slammed shut with a loud, echoing bang.I let out a shaky breath, slipped out of the hallway, and practically ran downstairs to the empty living room.I couldn't shake the nagging voice in my head. Sophia is up to something. She hadn't just come here to steal my husband; she had a hidden agenda for stepping into this house. The terrifying part was that I couldn't even warn Dominic. He was so blinded by her pregnancy that he wouldn't listen to a single word out of my mouth. My only option was to catch Sophia in the act an

“That’s fine,” Dominic said without the slightest hesitation.The coldness in his voice disappeared the moment he looked at Sophia. His expression softened into a gentle smile—the same smile that had once been meant only for me.He lovingly brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.“If that’s what you want,” he said tenderly, “I’ll do anything for you… and for our baby.”“Thank you, Dominic,” Sophia replied with a bright smile before wrapping her arms around his neck.My heart shattered all over again.Once upon a time, I had been the woman he spoke to with such tenderness.Now, every ounce of his love belonged to someone else.I slowly took a step back, quietly moving out of their way. I lowered my head, refusing to let them see the fresh tears that slipped down my cheeks.Standing there, I suddenly felt like a stranger in the very home I had once called mine."Thank you, Dominic," I muttered."No, Anna, don't thank me," Dominic snapped, his warmth vanishing the moment he turned his f

“Dominic… what is going on here?!” I screamed, my voice echoing through the mansion.The moment I stepped into the living room, my feet froze.Right there in the middle of our living room, Dominic had another woman wrapped tightly in his arms. Their lips were locked together in a slow, passionate kiss, as though I didn’t exist.I couldn’t breathe.It felt like someone had plunged a knife straight into my heart and twisted it without mercy.My knees nearly gave out beneath me as I stared at the heartbreaking scene, silently praying it was nothing more than a cruel nightmare.He pulled away from her, completely unfazed. He didn't look guilty or surprised. Instead, his eyes turned cold.“Are you blind as well as barren?” Dominic snapped, his voice dripping with contempt.Before I could say another word, he slipped an arm around the woman’s waist and pulled her possessively against his side.“Since you seem confused, let me introduce you.” A smug smile spread across his face. “This is Sop

“Mr. Dominic…” Dr. Anthony began carefully. He folded his hands on the desk before continuing. “I don’t want either of you to misunderstand what I’m about to say. There are other ways to build a family. You could consider adoption, or perhaps—”Dominic slammed his palm against the desk, making me jump in my seat.“Enough please!” he barked, his patience finally snapping. “Stop going around in circles and get to the point. Just tell me what’s wrong.”His eyes burned with frustration as he glared at the doctor.Dr. Anthony drew in a slow, heavy breath before looking at me with eyes full of sympathy.Somehow, I already knew I wasn’t going to like what he was about to say.“The truth is your wife, Anna, is completely infertile.”My breath caught in my throat.He continued, each word striking my heart like a hammer.“Her womb is unable to carry a pregnancy. Medically speaking, she will never be able to have a child of her own. I’m truly sorry. That’s why I strongly recommend that the two o