Captured by Her Mates: A Reverse Harem Fated Mates Forbidden Romance by Laura Wylde

Author:Laura Wylde [Wylde, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-11-12T16:00:00+00:00

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RYKER

The tension in the air is palpable as I make my way to the meeting point – Alistair’s bar – my footsteps echoing through the dimly lit alley. The shadows seem to dance around me, a fitting backdrop to the perilous game I’m about to play. Every instinct screams at me to turn back, to reconsider my decision to meet Alistair Crowe alone. But sometimes, the path to victory requires daring leaps into the unknown.

My crew were vehemently against this decision, their voices a chorus of caution and concern. They argued that facing Alistair Crowe, a man with a reputation for ruthlessness, was foolhardy, especially without their backup. But as I step further into the darkness, driven by a mix of determination and intuition, I can’t help but feel that the risks are worth the potential rewards.

Alistair Crowe, a name that carries weight and dread in equal measure. He’s a man shrouded in mystery, a puppet master who pulls the strings of a shadowy empire willing to do anything for power and territory. Rumors and whispers have painted him as a man devoid of compassion, a calculating figure who prizes power above all else. But as I navigate the labyrinthine path to our meeting spot, my thoughts are centered on a different facet of this enigmatic man.

Lily. His daughter, the pawn in this dangerous game. The threads of connection between us are far from conventional, and yet they are undeniable. The way she had spoken of her father, the layers of pain and abandonment in her words – they are fragments of a much larger puzzle. I know better than to underestimate the depth of a father’s love, no matter how twisted his actions might seem. And that is something I will use to my advantage.

As I enter the secluded room, the scent of cigars and aged whiskey hangs heavy in the air. Alistair Crowe sits at the head of the table, his posture composed, his expression unreadable. The weight of his gaze bears into me, a silent assessment that’s both unnerving and expected.

The tables have been arranged for an undisclosed gathering and everyone immediately turns to face me. They look like soldiers aligning themselves against an approaching threat. The sight is both ominous and calculated, a silent message that I’m entering a realm of power dynamics that I have to navigate with care. But I did expect this, right?

The eyes of Alistair’s men lock on me, their gazes fixed and unwavering. The tension in the air is palpable, a blend of apprehension and readiness that swoops above us like a storm cloud. Their fingers dance near the triggers of their weapons, a silent reminder that their loyalty lies with their employer, their fingers itching to unleash the deadly force that rests in their hands.

Despite the hostile tableau surrounding me, there’s a subtle nuance to the situation that does not escape my attention. No one points their weapon directly at me, the barrels of their guns aimed just slightly off target.

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