~ongoing~
Andrea Wren had experienced countless setbacks in her life, the greatest of them all being the loss of her parents in a hit-and-run.
The unsolved mystery tormented her for years, she believed that there was more than the court revealed.
Now that things are eventually looking up and she has a lead on the case, an intimidating man lurking in the shadows gets in her way.
There was nothing soft about him. Not his voice, not his stare, and definitely not the way he moved, like every step had already been plotted ten moves ahead.
Though they start off on the wrong foot, the walls between them soon begin to crack and a reluctant alliance is initiated.
With glares turning into secret glances and an irresistible attraction binding them, something more is bound to arise.
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He smirked, the kind that curled with trouble, and slowly leaned in, his eyes locked on mine, unblinking.
My breath hitched as I braced myself against the desk behind me, my fingers curling around the edge.
His gaze flicked to my lips, a fleeting loaded glance, before he abruptly turned away stepping back just far enough to make me ache for air.
"If you keep this up," he murmured, voice low and edged with heat, "I might just kiss that smart mouth of yours."
I pushed off the desk, circling around him, my tone firm but my knees anything but steady. "I'm being serious here."
"So am I."
There was something darker in his eyes now, something unreadable and electric. My skin tingled with warning. Before I could figure out what had shifted, he moved.
~weekly updates~
[Completed]
"She's awake," a gruff voice said. The voice was unfamiliar, rough and menacing. El felt her heart rate spike, her body trembling with fear. She heard the sound of more footsteps as several figures entered the room.
"What do we do with her?" another voice asked. This one was higher-pitched, almost nervous.
"Keep her quiet," the first voice replied. "Boss will be here soon."
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Overview:
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the whispers of hidden truths and untold tales, lies the captivating story of "Sway With The Wind." Within its pages, readers will be swept away on a journey of romance and mystery, where the enigmatic El takes center stage.
As El navigates the intricate web of relationships that surround her, she finds herself torn between two intriguing figures: a charming college student and a rebellious bad boy. But in matters of the heart, El's desires know no bounds, and she follows her instincts, leading her down a path of unexpected twists and turns.
Set against the backdrop of a city steeped in secrets, "Sway With The Wind" explores themes of forgiveness and the enduring power of love. As El confronts the mysteries of her past and uncovers the secrets of the present, she must learn to sway with the winds of change, guided by her heart's truest desires and an unwavering quest for truth. With each revelation, the story unfolds like a delicate dance with the wind, drawing readers deeper into a world where fate and desire collide.