The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1

"Boom..."

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. "Is 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.

"Ahh!" 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?

Thalassa’s heart started to race. She slowly moved closer, trying to check if the man was breathing. All of a sudden, the man grabbed her hand.

Before she could scream, he had clamped his hand over her mouth. He held her from behind. The hand over her mouth felt a bit wet and smelled of blood.

"Don't worry. I won't kill you." the man's voice was deep, filled with raw, primal power, and a hint of control he seemed to be losing. It even sounded a bit breathless.

Thalassa's eyes grew 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, he collapsed on the ground.

Thalassa acted quickly, catching him. But she also lost her balance and fell on top of him.

The next second—

Her lips accidentally brushed against his.

The man grunted, and his hot breath fanned her nose, filling the cold night with warmth.

"Save me, and I'll give you anything you want." The man's voice was rough, almost hoarse, as he whispered into Thalassa's ear.

"I...uh..." Before Thalassa could respond, his lips were on hers...

The sky was filled with flashes of lightning, illuminating their tangled bodies, casting shadows, and filling the air with raw passion.

After a while, Thalassa passed out.

There was a loud noise from above. A helicopter was flying low. The man looked up at the sky. He knew the helicopter was here for him. Using the flash of lightning, he gently touched the woman's face next to him.

The 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 placed it in her hand. It was a family heirloom. "This is our token. You can find me with this."