'For a heartbeat, maybe two, his touch is almost tender. It's such a stark contrast to the brutal, animalistic way he'd just fucked me that I find myself leaning into it, craving more of this unexpected softness. But then I see his eyes harden, the fleeting gentleness vanishing as quickly as it had appeared. The thumb on my lip presses down, not quite painful but a clear warning.
"I will find out what you're hiding, little star," he murmurs, his tone leaving no room for argument. "One way or another, I'll get the truth from you." '
Stella Baker flees to the quiet town of Blackwater, hoping to escape her troubled past. But instead, she finds herself in a dangerous world filled with secrets, deceit, and forbidden desire. As she struggles to navigate new relationships and a mysterious stranger, she discovers that Blackwater is far from the sanctuary she sought. With every passing day, the tension grows and Stella must confront not only her own demons but also those who betray her. A story of sex, danger, lust, betrayal, and love where every glance could mean danger and every embrace could be deadly.
AU HARRY STYLES FANFICTION.
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𝚆𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐: This story you're about to read contains adult themes and triggering content such as: Violence, blood, murder and mentions of murder, torture, staking, nudity, mentions of sex and explicit sex scenes, mentions of mental illness, anxiety, ptsd, depression, mentions of suicide, alcohol, cigarettes and other addiction related actions and/or substances, and illegal activities.
Sequel to "Secrets Better Left Untold"
"It feels so good to have her safe in my arms, but this won't last forever. I have to tell her what's going on. If I've learned anything from my relationship with Bella, it's that the best way to keep her safe is to tell her the truth. At this point, all that matters to me is doing everything that I can to keep her safe. That means that she needs to know everything."
3 weeks after the accident, Bella and Harry are officially reunited and must work together to rebuild their relationship. They both realize the importance of honesty and trust, but it might not be enough to help them overcome the unimaginable impending obstacles.
***disclaimer***
This is a Harry Styles AU fanfiction, meaning that the events and behaviors that take place in this story do not reflect the real life of Harry Styles. There are mature themes and situations that take place and will not be prefaced with a warning, so read at your own risk.