Adopted by her father after her mother's death, Elena Woods was taken in by her father's new wife, a woman who made it clear to her that she wasn't wanted. She had a tough time growing up, feeling like she wasn't loved by anyone. At the beginning of adulthood, she was forcefully pushed into a marriage where she wasn't cared about. Her marriage life was miserable and synonymous with pain. How would Elena overcome the challenges thrown at her? Will she find love in her relationship? Discover the answers in this amazing book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
View MoreRaymond's POV“Damn it,” I muttered under my breath, frustration laced in my voice.“What’s going on? What would happen to Hope?” Elena's tears rushed down, her voice quivering.What have I done? If only I protected Elena just as I had promised her, I don't think all these would have happened.“God,” I mumbled, relaxing on one of the pillars in the mansion and shutting my eyes, my shoulders shrugged as my thoughts weighed me down like lead.“You always ruin everything,” Ralph accused, his voice venomous.“Your anger keeps getting in the way and you end us destroying things, Raymond,” Ralph grumbled. “Shut the bloody hell up, Ralph!” I muttered as sweat dripped down my face.I could feel fear crawling down my spine, my breath coming in short gasps. I was reeling in confusion, unsure of what would happen to my little boy if the anonymous caller took his threats seriously.“Fuck it,” I cursed under my breath.A stinging sensation could be felt in my eyes. Could it
Raymond's POVMy eyes averted to my wristwatch, my brow raised high.“Must have been the drink,” I whispered, my gaze darting around the bar, everywhere still bustling with activities.“You passed out,” said Alana as she relaxed on my shoulders.“What the hell?” I pushed Alana's head off my chest, rising.“What’s wrong, Raymond?” she asked, her voice etched in worry as she stood up, leaning closer to me.The thick breath of tequila escaped her lips, bathing my lips with its annoying smell.I restrained myself from feigning a reaction as I kept a straight face, staring her deep in the eyes.“The Party just started, Raymond,” she whispered, her lips a few meters from mine.“And, I'm fucking bored,” I replied, rolling my eyes.“Why don't we get to the good part?” Her words were seductive, capable of luring the weak-hearted.Her fingers ran across my chest seductively, as she bit her lips, unbuttoning my shirt.Her tongue coiled out from her mouth, cleaning her upper
Elena's POVMy eyes fluttered open, and the rays from the light which hung above me rushed into my pupils.“What’s that?” I muttered weakly, squinting my eyes to get accustomed to the harsh rays.The beeping of some instrument punctuated the atmosphere and I sat up, my gaze darting to the corners of the quiet room.“Where am I?” I asked no one in particular.The pounding in my head sounded like a war drum, making my headache so bad. I supported my head with my palm, trying so hard to understand why I was in the weirdly white room.The door creaked open, revealing Ralph as he rushed in.“Elena, are you okay?” he asked, his brow etched in worry as he stared into my eyes.“Where am I?” I asked, ignoring his question.He gave me a long deep stare as if scrutinizing my features,“Just relax, you'll be alright,” he whispered, sitting beside me, a smile on his face.“Where is Raymond?” I asked weekly, my eyes darting to the corners of the room.He looked at me, I could
Raymond's POVSpending the whole day with Alana instead of Mike or at my company wasn't the plan. I had this anger boiling inside of me as her fingers raced to my chest, slowly removing the button.“What’s the problem, Raymond? ” She asked, noticing the frown on my face.“You are causing a distraction,” I said with a hint of frustration in my voice, my gaze fixated on the road as I weaved through the trafficked road.“Really?” she asked, feigning a surprised expression on her face.I ignored her question, my grip tight on the steering.“I find you quite irresistible,” She confessed, her palm moving to my abdomen.I halted the car, just before her palm moved further, my gaze lurking with hers.“Do you want to get us killed?” I asked, raising my brow in anger.“Of course not,” she replied, feigning a smile on her lips which kind of irked me. “Good, keep your hands to yourself or we might end up in an accident,” My voice cold as I zoomed off.“Jeez,” she hissed, a pang
Elena's POVI got up, moved to the window, and watched him leave the Laurence mansion, striding gracefully to the parking slot towards his car.A sigh escaped my lips as I retreated to my bed, trying to get my mind to think straight.“Why is Alana always intervening in my relationship with Raymond?” “Why is my husband attached to my stepsister?” I whispered, my mind reeling with thoughts.I had wanted to spend my birthday eve with Raymond and see what surprise he had for me, but Alana ruined everything.“She just can't wait to take away all the people I love from me, but why?” I mumbledThese questions swirled in my head, plunging me into darkness, an endless world of different questions.I felt weariness wash over my body as my thoughts ran wild. I could feel my headache as if a huge party was bustling in my head.I needed to clear my head and seal my mind, to avoid all these thoughts from entering into my head. My eyes darted around the room as I stood up,
Raymond's POVI dragged my feet into the mansion, exhaustion washing over me.My gaze swept across the house, a cold expression running across my face as I beheld the beauty.The scent of the freshly plucked flower engulfed the air, the sunlight streaming down the Italian window, as it cast its rays on the artwork.As I moved further, my steps echoed off the hardwood floor, the soft rustling of the fabric of my expensive suit, the only sound that punctuated the air.The dining room was poorly adorned by the chandelier which hung on the ceiling, casting soft rainbow colors on the floor beneath.All this beauty I beheld was interrupted as my gaze fell on Elena.I could feel my heart racing as I stared deep into her glassy eyes, which reflected pain as she looked down the mezzanine.“Elena,” I said, trying hard to sound casual.I could see disappointment flood her cheeks,“Thank you for the birthday gift,” She whispered a hint of betrayal in her voice.Darts of guilt hit m
Elena's POVMy eyes fluttered open,my head comfortably lying on Raymond's broad chest.I could hear his heartbeat, a symphony of the soul.He kissed my forehead, as his fingers raced towards my hips.“Morning, sunshine,” his baritone voice roared. Immediately, a smile curled up my lips as I lifted my head to meet his chiseled face. He returned the smile, raising his brow in an iconic manner.“I love you, Elena,” he whispered, leaning forward for a kiss.“I…” I was halted before I began my words by the shrill beeping of the alarm.My eyes raced to the clock,“Shit,” I muttered as I sprang up from the bed.“What’s wrong, Elena?” Raymond asked, sitting upright and adjusting his position.“I have an appointment with Mr Brooks,” I whispered, rushing into the bathroom and shutting the door.The warm liquids cascaded down my body, a temporary warm relief washing over me.After a brief moment, I turned off the shower, the towel gluing onto my chest like a second ski
Raymond's POV The rays of the sun rose to my eyeballs and my eyes fluttered open. I adjusted my position and squinted, trying to get my pupils accustomed to the light rays that peeped from the curtains.“Saturday morning,” I said, sitting upright on my bed.My eyes scanned the room for any sign of Elena but she wasn't there.I slid my legs into my sneakers and traced my steps to the bathroom, my legs as heavy as lead. Perhaps I was exhausted from late-night thoughts. The warm water from the shower head drenched my head, washing out exhaustion which seemed to weigh me down.“Gonna be a long day,” I whispered, scrubbing my hair.After I was done, I slid a towel on my waist, watching it wrap lime a second skin.I walked to the wardrobe, in search of any clothes which would lighten my mood.Suddenly, my gaze caught a familiar dress, a dress that triggered a memory.“I love you, Raymond,” I could hear her whisper to me.“I love you too,” I whispered back as I pulle
Raymond's POV“What do you want, Violet? ” I asked, my eyes piercing into hers.A weird smile tugged beside her lips, her eyes a reflection of her dark cold soul.“You don't have a problem speaking with an old friend, do you?” She asked, her words as cold as ice.“I won't repeat myself, what the fuck do you want? Why did you call me out here?” I asked, my voice laced with anger.She exhaled, her eyes fixed on the floor for a while before it rested on my shoulders.“You're confused, Raymond,” she complimented. “I never called you here. I was having an ice cream at the corner,” her middle finger pointed at an empty table.“You didn't?” I asked, confusion etched in my expression.“Nope. I dragged my feet here to say hello to you,” a wild grin on her chin.“Cut the crap, violet. What the fuck do you want from me?” I asked, a grim look on my face. “That isn't a way to talk to an old friend,” she snapped, cursing under her breath.“I’ll prefer speaking to you behind bars,”
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