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The Way We Were
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Ongoing, First published Apr 03, 2013
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“I was praying that you and me might end up together. It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert, but I'm holding you closer than most, 'cause you are my heaven.”              ― Ron Pope

Athena Fray is trying to escape from her past, the love of her life, Stephen Herondale.  But, where can she hide when her past is back to haunt her?
A few years ago, Athena's life was the definition of perfect. She was off to fulfill her dream of becoming a professional pianist at Julliard, with her boyfriend, Stephen who was pursuing to become an actor. Suddenly, her world came crashing down when her boyfriend unexpectedly disappeared leaving her with just a letter, thus ending their profound relationship.  Now, three years later, Athena receives an invitation to Stephen's wedding and can't help but feel heartbroken. Letting go of the past is harder than she thinks.
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When I opened the door, the first thing I saw were a pair of  beautiful gold eyes staring back at me. Oh no....

My pulse gained its pace, my heart beating faster. It was him. I gulped, swallowing the lump that was forming in my throat. I was not ready for this. Not ready to face him.

 "Sorry... I didn't get a chance to introduce myself earlier" he said with a smile. "I'm Stephen. Stephen Herondale."  he held his hand out as in a way of greeting. 

I crinkled my eyebrows in confusion. Why was he pretending like he didn't know me? Like this was the first time we had ever been acquainted. I suddenly felt so angry. He was being such a jerk. If this was how he was going to act around me, then so be it.
 I managed a smile, "H..Hi, I'm Athena". 
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Can Athena Fray survive someone else marrying the love of her life or will her heart be left broken?
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When you're forced to do something and aftermath it will only break you apart. Where you're helpless. Suffocated in the endless Maize of pain. And the only source of light is to risk everything that you have been shielding so far. Your already broken heart. ........................ He slammed the door hard making me flinch. With powerful decisive steps, he came towards me cowering me in between his desk and his heat radiating body. Intimidating me more than before. "Step back" I meeked out. Only resulting as his eyes darkened more and he stepped closer that I could feel every inch of his body on me, His thigh, waist, muscles, abs. My face heated at the feeling of his body against mine. I'm getting horny while he is angry. He leaned over me not leaving any space possible, my heart started to beat in an unknown rhythm. Both his hands, caging my body. "I dare you, my little kitty," his lips brushing against my earlobe; causing my whole body to shiver, reacting in an unknown way I have ever felt before. "If you think that disobeying me will be merciful, then you have got a hell lot of coming your way." I gasped as I felt his large hand squishing my ass hard. Making my blood flow south. ......................... Katherine Simon's has been the perfect secretary of Francesca Romano Ricca the most desired bachelor, a fucking dominant, elegant, heartbreaker, clean, intimidating, hot, damage for 4 years. Never complained, or fuss about his any ridiculous Order but he crossed that Threshold when he blackmailed her to be "His" or she, could lose the job she has been dead loyal to. Both with their weaknesses. Will they understand each other Or Will they try to destroy what is left in them. What will she do in this crisis of life, accept it or risk all the feelings she has been suppressed for so long. Will this new relation of there's will be the same as before or will it change something in between them. ___ Hello guys, This is my first novel.

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