“Boom…”
Chapter 1
Thunder rumbled in the sky, and Thalassa jumped, landing on her butt and in total shock
She was at her old family home in the countryside, an old house surrounded by stacks of firewood and overgrown weeds. The room was pitch black, and she could hardly see a thing
Thalassa had been scared of the dark since she was a kid. Trying to keep her fear at bay, she fumbled her way towards the door, banging on it with all her might 1s anyone there? Open the door!”
All she could hear was the sound of the rain pouring down outside. No other sound. No response. She had come to fetch some firewood and had somehow ended up getting locked in!
The old house was completely sealed off with walls on all sides. The roof tiles were old and worn out, some even falling off from time to time. There was only one wooden door to get out, but try as she might, she just couldn’t push it open.
“Kaboom. “Another clap of thunder, splitting the sky.
“Thud” Suddenly, something fell from above, crashing through the roof, causing a loud noise.
“Ahhi Thalassa screamed in fright.
The roof now had a gaping hole, and the rain was pouring in, lighting up the dark room with every flash of lightning.
Thalassa watched in horror as a man lay on the ground. It was him who had fallen through the roof! From the way he was curled up, it was clear he was in
pain
“Are you okay?” she asked, keeping her distance.
The man didn’t respond. Had he died?
to race. She slowly moved closer, trying to check if the man was breathing. All of a sudden,
hand over her mouth. He held her from behind. The hand over her mouth felt a bit wet
and a hint of control he seemed to be losing. It even sounded a
wide with fear. She nodded, signaling that she wouldn’t scream. The man then moved his hand away from her mouth. The next thing she knew,
she also lost her balance
The next second-
brushed against his.
his hot breath fanned her
man’s voice was rough, almost hoarse, as he whispered into
Thalassa could respond, his lips
of lightning, illuminating their tangled bodies, casting shadows, and filling the air with
Thalassa
was flying low. The man looked up at the sky. He knew the helicopter was here for him. Using the flash of lightning,
light was weak, so he couldn’t make out her face, but he could feel the warmth and softness of her skin. He took off the emerald pendant he was wearing around his neck and
had to leave
he was climbing up the ladder that dropped from the helicopter, leaving her
up with a start. The events of the previous night flashed through her mind. The man’s heavy, passionate
such a risqué
moved slightly, feeling sore all over. Looking at herself, her clothes were in disarray, barely
when it hit her it wasn’t a dream. It
no one else. The man
if it was hers or his. The man had been hurt last night, and drugged. She could feel it. But she
with tears. She looked up at the sky through the hole in the roof, trying to hold back her tears.
The rain–washed sky was clear and cloudless, and the dawn was breaking, signaling a fresh start. But her mind was still stuck on the previous
was an emerald pendant. Was this what the man
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In Chapter 1 of the The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet series, Five years later, Thalassa returns to Starhaven with her four children. She's in a rush, and her mother, Evelyn, complains about babysitting. Thalassa explains her difficult journey, but her children's kindness melts her heart. She's heading to a part-time job at a nightclub, uncomfortable in the revealing outfit, but determined to support her family. The manager warns her about dealing with high-rolling customers......... Will this Chapter 1 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 1 and the latest season of this series at Novelxo.com.
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