Emily Thomas
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12
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An hour had passed since I walked out of my father's office and climbed up the stairs to my room but the astounding news didn't allow me to recover quickly. As I quietly sat on my bed, with Faith Vienne lying beside me I contemplated father's words. He seriously meant no harm but I couldn't ignore the pain stinging in my chest thinking that I needed to leave my safe haven—the Crawford Mansion. It occurred to me before that I needed to leave this play but it never once crossed my mind that it would be…
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"Thank you for the ride, Lucas." I found myself hurrying out of the car before my best friend could fire a series of fiery, ardent questions that could burn me alive. I heard nothing from him after I clambered out of the car with quick, hurried movements of a thief then closed the door with more force than required.? Before the door closed I caught a glimpse of the irritated scowl crumpling his wholesome features. When the car dashed forward that's when I finally let go a deep sigh of relief. I survived…
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"What have you gotten yourself into, Ace?" I lifted my gaze to my best friend, warily battling whether to feel deliberately annoyed or concerned by the hidden warning on his tone. Lucas Nicholas Alexander, my loyal best friend sat on the bar stool beside me, arms folded across his chest, a can of beer remained untouched at the top of the bar counter in front of him. Irritation irked his aristocratic face while impatiently waiting for my response. I didn't say an immediate reply. Instead, I lifted the…
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His body was surprisingly soft and warm to the touch. My eyes fluttered close as I? savored the ticklish sensation ignited by the burning warmth of his skin pressed to my own. For the first time I became aware of the thin layer of the silk nightgown I wore, the thought sent my cheeks blushing into a reddish shade. Not that he would even notice what I'm wearing, it's dark, I assured myself. He carried me inside the house with surprising ease as though I weigh no more than a feather. We reached the foyer…
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The grandfather clock chimed indicating midnight had arrived. Stunned by the sound, my palms moved to my chest in alarm while my startled gaze averted to the object within distance. I blamed my jumpy state on sleep deprivation.? I should be sound asleep by now, I told myself as I lean on the headboard, gaze blindly staring ahead. But every time I close my eyes, a pair of ocean blue eyes, which remind me of a beautiful lagoon, keep haunting my thoughts. I gave up all efforts to drift back to sleep half…
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He stirred on top of the bed. His eyes fluttered open and drifted to the spot where he sensed an intruder intervening in his sweet slumber. Instantly, his gaze landed on mine, thus taking my breath away. I have to wrap my trembling fingers around the doorknob to support my knees that suddenly melted into Jell-O. For a frozen moment, I just stood there unblinkingly enchanted by his enticing blue eyes that seemed to penetrate through my soul. He looked so good on the bed as if he belonged there. The thin…
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There was something dangerous about the man…. Almost ominous. After looking at his piercing blue eyes I knew that moment he couldn't be trusted. There was something about him that warned me to be cautious, I could compare him to a traitorous predator, ready to rip his innocent prey to pieces behind its back. He was a stranger….But it felt as if I have known him my whole life. A part of me screams to be on guard. Behind those seemingly innocent faces lies a man with the deepest darkest secret which he…
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'Please, let this be over soon. I want to go home already.' My beaded silver stiletto just landed on the crimson carpeted floor but it was going home which bothers my mind already. The thought of my daughter at home in the hands of my beloved family doesn't ease the gnawing worry inside me. The thought of my eight brothers with father in addition watching over Faith tripled my unease considering that they have zero experience handling a newborn baby. Not that I blame father for putting me in this ordeal…
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Beatrix fled from my thoughts after I saw Alexander in the most unlikely situation. I have no idea whether to be amused, bewildered, or shocked. My eyes went so wide that an apple could nearly fit inside. My mouth parted so wide that I'm afraid my uvula could be seen sticking out. I told myself I lost my mind, perhaps this might be the proof I did. If not then why would I see Alexander Crawford holding a wailing infant into his arms with an expression a mixture of fear, anxiety, and dread. If the situation…
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One of the most painful things in the world is watching the woman you love, happy with someone else. *** I always dreaded this to happen. Especially that I was there to have a glimpse of what was taking place. It shatters my heart into a thousand pieces, almost making me want to weep with helplessness and frustrations knowing she once been mine but I blow up the chance and broke her heart, and now she found solace in another man's arms, I was left with no choice but watch her sweet enchanting smile…
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