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The Winter's Warmth

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Prologue

"Love melts even the coldest of hearts... or so they say."

I never believed in things like that.  

People always talked about love like it was this magical thing that could fix everything-like it could heal wounds, erase the past, and make everything feel warm again. But I knew better. Love was unpredictable, dangerous. It made people reckless, made them hope for things that never lasted.  

I had spent years building walls around myself, learning how to survive without needing anyone. And then, *he* came along.  

Aidan Grey.  

A world-famous model. The man every brand wanted. The man every woman wanted. He had everything-looks, charm, success. But instead of chasing after fame or fortune, he was chasing after me.  

I was his manager, nothing more. I handled his schedules, booked his shoots, made sure he didn't get into trouble. But from the moment we met, he had been doing everything he could to break past my walls.  

He was clingy. Annoyingly persistent. Always smiling, always teasing, always acting like my coldness didn't affect him.  

But he didn't understand.  

I wasn't like him. I wasn't the kind of person who could easily let people in.  

So why... why did it feel like no matter how much I pushed him away, he was already too close?  

I didn't know it then, but Aidan Grey was about to ruin everything I thought I knew about love.  

And maybe... just maybe... I was going to let him.All Rights Reserved

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The Gangster's Obsession [ON GOING] by blackblackblacky

"You can never run away from me.. " he said those words firmly while throwing daggers on me with his cold eyes. "X-xander.. H-how?.. How did you find me?" Napahikbi nalang ako sa sitwasyon ko ngayon. Wala na akong lakas pa para tumayo ng matuwid. "I didn't lost you." He said while looking at me intently, he stepped more closer till I felt the cold wall on my back. "I've been watching you.. All... This. Time.. " Before I lost my balance he grabbed me by my waist and hold me in his arms with those familiar pleasure. Napapikit nalang ako habang nasa matitipuno nyang dibdib ang mga kamay ko.. Ahhh.. How I miss being with his arms. I feel safe. Im happy. I fell inlove. "Don't let this mistake be the reason to provoke me again.. " He said with authority in his voice. "Or else... I'll kill you.. " paos nyang sabi sabay halik sakin nyang mariin. But now I feel danger. "Hmmm.. N-no please x-xander.. T-this is wrong! " I cried. But then he never did listen. He never did. That's why I left him.. "Stay still and be a good girl, hmm?.. " he said then kissed me roughly with his sinful lips. Napapakit nalang ako knowing the fact na hindi dapat ako nagpapaubaya. I hate it. I hate myself. I hate that no matter what I do to get rid of this feelings... I can't.. "You're mine.. " I just love him. So much. _____________________________________________ R-18 This story contains graphic depictions of violence, sexuality, strong languages and other mature contents. Read at your own risk!

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I was his maid. He made me his obsession. Silent. Invisible. Another nameless girl is cleaning his mansion. He was my boss-cold, distant, untouchable. But something in his eyes always lingered too long. Something in his presence made the air feel heavier. I didn't know who he really was. I didn't know I was living in the heart of something so dangerous. And by the time I found out... I was already his. Because in his world, love is a chain that will bind me to him forever.

Threads of Tomorrow: Chase by ahrleyyy

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Arranged Marriage Series 3: HEARTLESS (Completed) by lynnortalla

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Comrades in Action Magnus Gauthier Book 9 by LyndseyLei

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