Beyond The Lie

I laughed and joked with the group, feeling carefree for the first time all evening. But then, I saw Eryx's dark gaze on me, his eyes narrowing as he strode towards me.

"Excuse us," he said curtly, his hand wrapping around my elbow like a vice. He pulled me away from the crowd, dragging me to a less crowded corner of the hall.

"What's wrong?" I whispered, feeling a shiver run down my spine as he backed me into the shadows.

"Your behavior will raise suspicions," he whispered back, his breath hot against my ear. "My family can't think we're not serious about each other."

I rolled my eyes, feeling a spark of defiance. "I'm just having fun, Eryx. Don't be so possessive."

But before I could continue, Eryx's gaze flicked to the side, his expression changing. He spotted someone approaching, and his eyes locked onto mine with an urgent intensity. "Just go along with it, Luna," he whispered.

And then, his lips claimed mine in a fierce and possessive kiss. I felt like I was melting into him, my heart racing with excitement. "You're mine," he growled, his eyes burning with intensity.

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Adeline never believed in fate until the night she stumbled upon Eryx Valtor. His piercing gaze and chiseled features hinted at a life shrouded in secrets. Little did she know, their chance encounter would unravel a web of lies and bind them together in a dance of deception.

TROPES:

- Forced Proximity
- Fake Relationship
- Dark Past
- Brooding Hero
- Romantic Suspense

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#1 in Forced proximity