Jaded Heart

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Parts 5
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TW. This story contains mature themes and strong language, scenes of sexual violence and abusive content. Don't read this story If you find any of these subjects disturbing. 


I gasp for air. The cold sweat runs down my skin like melted ice cream in the sun. I put my hand to my chest while I carefully sit up. "Fuck .." I say quietly to myself. This is the fifth time this week that my nightmares have left me shaken up and sleepless. The cool air from my open window blows through my hair and touch my scarred back. 
"When is this going to end..." 

Nalani Méndez was forced to marry Nicholas when she was 17 in order to restore the peace between their two rival families. On the outside her relationship looks perfect, but abusive trauma lies beneath the surface.

She tries to escape Nicholas claws, but ends up stumbling into a mess bigger than she thought. 
A mess involving.. Carlos Aloisio.All Rights Reserved

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