Chapter 81: The Empty Kitchen
Valerie stirred awake as the faint light of dawn pushed through the curtains. The room was warm, the sheets tangled around her legs. For a moment, she lay still, watching Max’s steady breathing beside her. His arm rested loosely over her waist.
Her stomach growled, breaking the quiet. She eased his ...
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Chapters
1. ⋆ Chapter 1: The Look
2. ⋆ Chapter 2: The Drunken Dare
3. ⋆ Chapter 3: One Last Chance
4. ⋆ Chapter 4: The Dare Delivered
5. ⋆ Chapter 5: Unforgettable
6. ⋆ Chapter 6: Damon Takes Sweet Harvest
7. ⋆Chapter 7: His Offer Comes with a Ring
8. ⋆ Chapter 8: The Second Walk
9. ⋆ Chapter 9: The Secret Other Woman
10. ⋆ Chapter 10: Forbidden Heat
11. ⋆ Chapter 11: Black Dress and Bitter Tongue
12. ⋆ Chapter 12: Then Watch Me
13. ⋆ Chapter 13: A Seat at His Table
14. ⋆ Chapter 14: Five Years Later
15. ⋆ Chapter 15: Aftermath
16. ⋆ Chapter 16: The Devil You Know
17. ⋆ Chapter 17: The New Shadow
18. ⋆ Chapter 18: Porta Vecchia
19. ⋆ Chapter 19: After Hours
20. ⋆ Chapter 20: A Long Day Ahead
21. ⋆ Chapter 21: Watching Her
22. ⋆ Chapter 22: Things Max Remembers
23. ⋆ Chapter 23: A Dangerous Exchange
24. ⋆ Chapter 24: Belle’s Birthday Drinks
25. ⋆ Chapter 25: A Quiet Confession
26. ⋆ Chapter 26: Through The Glass
27. ⋆ Chapter 27: Quiet Gestures
28. ⋆ Chapter 28: Blood on the Floor
29. ⋆ Chapter 29: Trouble With The Germans
30. ⋆ Chapter 30: The Guest Room
31. ⋆ Chapter 31: Too Close
32. ⋆ Chapter 32: Still A Cage
33. ⋆ Chapter 33: His Divided Attention
34. ⋆ Chapter 34: The Chairman's Visit
35. ⋆ Chapter 35: Snacks and Secrets
36. ⋆ Chapter 36: Dinner Plans
37. ⋆ Chapter 37: A Visit to the Club
38. ⋆ Chapter 38: Morning at Sweet Harvest
39. ⋆ Chapter 39: An Unexpected Call
40. ⋆ Chapter 40: The Evening Watch
41. ⋆ Chapter 41: A Normal Day
42. ⋆ Chapter 42: Cooking Interrupted
43. ⋆ Chapter 43: He Fits Right In
44. ⋆ Chapter 44: When It Pours on Damon
45. ⋆ Chapter 45: The Face Behind the Curtain
46. Chapter 46: The Double Life
47. Chapter 47: The Parking Lot Secrets
48. Chapter 48: An Invitation
49. Chapter 49: Tails and Consequences
50. Chapter 50: The Hit
51. Chapter 51: Mixed Signals
52. Chapter 52: Almost Too Far
53. Chapter 53: Unspoken Things
54. Chapter 54: Suspicious Transfers
55. Chapter 55: At the Table
56. Chapter 56: Keeping Watch
57. Chapter 57: Daylight Trouble
58. Chapter 58: The Roses
59. Chapter 59: The Car Seat
60. Chapter 60: Behind Closed Doors
61. Chapter 61: Unwelcome Protector
62. Chapter 62: The Weight of It
63. Chapter 63: No Turning Back
64. Chapter 64: The Meeting
65. Chapter 65: At The Head Seat
66. Chapter 66: Leave of Absence
67. Chapter 67: Lines Crossed
68. Chapter 68: Push and Pull
69. Chapter 69: Half Measures
70. Chapter 70: Family Business
71. Chapter 71: Quiet Accounts
72. Chapter 72: Painted Truths
73. Chapter 73: The Lie
74. Chapter 74: Uninvited Guests
75. Chapter 75: The Confirmation
76. Chapter 76: No Turning Back
77. Chapter 77: The Wall
78. Chapter 78: The Door
79. Chapter 79: The Stairs
80. Chapter 80: His Bedroom
81. Chapter 81: The Empty Kitchen
82. Chapter 82: Left Unsaid
83. Chapter 83: Moans On Mute
84. Chapter 84: While He’s Listening
85. Chapter 85: Wrung Dry
86. Chapter 86: The Ring Comes Off
87. Chapter 87: Holding Her Place
88. Chapter 88: Sit Down and Take It
89. Chapter 89: Riding Out the Rage
90. Chapter 90: Drinking to Lies
91. Chapter 91: On Record
92. Chapter 92: Dirty Receipts
93. Chapter 93: Visiting A Friend
94. Chapter 94: Unwelcome Proof
95. Chapter 95: Crossed Out
96. Chapter 96: No More Guilt
97. Chapter 97: Behind The Desk
98. Chapter 98: How to Break a Good Boy
99. Chapter 99: Something Like a Date
100. Chapter 100: The Night Feels Lighter
101. Chapter 101: Until She Returns
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