Luna_Dawns

Two men. One woman. A love torn apart by fate, betrayal, and obsession.

Sophie Laurent had a life full of love and promise in Annecy, where Adrien, her devoted boyfriend, planned a future filled with joy and dreams. But fate had a cruel plan in store. Sophie was ripped away from her family and Adrien, sold into the hands of Lucien Marchand—a wealthy, enigmatic man haunted by the ghost of his dead fiancée, Amélie.

Lucien sees Sophie as more than just a captive. Her striking resemblance to Amélie makes her the perfect pawn in his dark game of revenge. Forced to impersonate the woman Lucien once loved, Sophie is thrust into a world of luxury and torment, where her every move is scrutinized, and her heart is at war with itself.

While Sophie clings to the memories of Adrien's tender love, Lucien’s unpredictable passion begins to consume her. His every glance ignites a fire she wants to resist, and his every touch blurs the line between hatred and desire. But as secrets unravel and hidden truths about Amélie’s death come to light, Sophie realizes she is at the center of a storm that could destroy them all.

Adrien, relentless in his search for Sophie, refuses to give up on the woman he loves. But when he finally finds her, will she still be the same Sophie he knew? Or has her heart already been stolen by the man who was supposed to be her captor?

In a tale where passion burns hotter than revenge and love becomes the ultimate battleground, Sophie must navigate the dangerous ties binding her to two men. Will she reclaim the life that was stolen from her, or will her fate forever belong to someone else?

Love, betrayal, and obsession collide in this unforgettable story of two hearts bound by destiny and one woman caught in the crossfire.

Stolen Fate.

Sophie wandered into the grand library of Lucien's mansion, her footsteps light against the marble floor. The room was silent, save for the faint rustling of the wind outside, and she welcomed the solitude. She had spent the entire day dodging Lucien's piercing gaze and intimidating presence, but now, she needed a reprieve—and something to strengthen her resolve.

Her eyes scanned the rows of books, their spines glinting in the soft glow of the chandeliers. Titles about history, fiction, and self-help filled the shelves, but one caught her eye: How to Overcome Fear by Brian Tracy.

"Fear," she whispered to herself, pulling the book off the shelf. "That's exactly what I need to overcome."

Settling into a plush armchair by the window, she opened the book and began to read.

As she turned the pages, Sophie felt a strange sense of clarity washing over her. One passage struck her deeply:

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the control of fear."

She paused, repeating the words in her head. The idea lingered, lighting a small spark within her. She thought about the countless times Lucien's presence had made her heart race and her hands tremble. Was it possible that she could face him without crumbling under the weight of her fear?

Another line caught her attention:

"The difference between the coward and the hero is that the hero sticks in there five minutes longer."

Sophie leaned back, staring at the ornate ceiling. "Five minutes," she murmured. "I can manage five minutes, can't I?"

The book encouraged her to tell herself, I can do it, even in the most daunting situations. It wasn't about pretending the fear didn't exist—it was about refusing to let it control her.

Determined, Sophie stood and placed the book back on the shelf. She inhaled deeply, her mind racing with thoughts.

"Lucien isn't invincible," she told herself. "He's just a man. A terrifying, cold, unpredictable man, but still a man. If I can keep my composure, if I can stick in there five minutes longer… maybe I can survive this."

She practiced in front of a mirror in the library, mimicking the scenarios where Lucien had intimidated her.

"Don't flinch. Stand tall. Breathe." She coached herself, straightening her posture.

"Who gave you permission to come here?" she mimicked Lucien's deep voice. "No one," she answered, her voice steady.

It wasn't perfect—her heart still raced, and her hands shook—but it was a start.

As Sophie made her way back to her room, she felt a small but growing sense of empowerment. The fear of Lucien still lingered, but now, she had a strategy—a way to face him without completely losing herself.

She glanced back toward the library doors one last time. "Tomorrow," she said softly, "I won't run. I'll face him, even if it's just for five minutes longer."

With that quiet promise to herself, she closed her bedroom door and prepared for the next day, her heart both heavy with apprehension and light with newfound hope.

Courage in the Library