Insane, reckless, and over-confident were some of the words frequently used to describe Coraline Volker. To most, she was a whirlwind of bold decisions and unrestrained enthusiasm, often diving headfirst into situations others would cautiously avoid. While these descriptors painted a vivid picture of her public persona, Coraline preferred to go by the more casual name of Cora. To her, Cora felt less distant and more authentic, stripping away the veneer of sophistication and formality that came with her full name.
However, Coraline herself would not use those three adjectives to characterize her own approach to life. To her, "insane" seemed too extreme, "reckless" too careless, and "over-confident" too dismissive of her careful calculations and deep-seated determination. In her view, she was driven by a passionate intensity and a relentless curiosity that propelled her forward, not by a disregard for consequences or an inflated sense of her own abilities.
Then a bitch had to come along and fuck it up.
BOOK #3
He's like a storm-unpredictable and dangerous.
I knew he was a sick bastard when he smiled after I hit him the first time.
Annoying and obsessive, that's what he is.
I sensed it early on, but I didn't realize just how deep it ran until his obsession latched onto me.
Until I became the center of his world. Until he started flashing that smug, crooked smile my way.
But we can't... we're not supposed to be together.
We're polar opposites-existing in the same world, but never meant to collide.
Yet, he's ready to tear down everything for me.
But it's not that simple. My brothers are monsters. They'll kill him.
And still, he doesn't care.
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Glasses perched on his nose, calm and collected.
Exactly my type.
I knew he was meant to be mine the moment our eyes locked, that intense gaze pulling me in.
And I'll have him, no matter what it takes-by any means necessary, even if it costs me everything. I want to hold him in my arms, kiss him until neither of us can breathe.
But why is it so hard? Why does the world push back so fiercely when it comes to him and me?
I want him. And I will have him.