Chapter: Chapter 16: Returning To SchoolRoselle's Pov:I lay down on my bed in complete silence, my parents are now getting a divorce 'god how did we end up here I thought turning on my side looking out the window sighing out, I thought our family would be held together more firmly but I guess I understand, I wouldn't want my parents in a loveless marriage just because of their kids I wouldn't want that on anyone.I turn on my back again, hearing a soft knock behind the door"Who is it?" I asked"It's just me..." Jace said from behind the door coming in seeing me staring up at the ceiling"What's wrong?" He questioned sitting on the other side of the bed"My parents just told me a couple of hours ago they're getting a divorce..." I repliedHe lays back his head rested against the headboard of my bed "Sometimes some relationships don't work out and within good reason" He said my focus turns to him"What if we don't work? What if
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Chapter: Chapter 15: Motorbike LessonsRoselle's Pov:I hum as I walk home listening to my music blasting through my AirPods, typing on my phone a series of messages to Janelle annoyed because I wanted to stay over, When I reach my front door I look up to see Jace on the phone looking quite...distraught I furrow my brows as I pull out my AirPods and put them back in the casing to hear the last words of the conversation."Yes father he's down there," He saidShivers cascaded down my spine was he talking about some sort of torture dungeon I was petrified scared even how long could I keep this up a straight face before I break completely into two.He looks up smiling hanging up I swallow smiling back so forcefully you'd think I'd be smiling like a Cheshire Cat-like off Alice in wonderland but obviously his oblivious to the fact that I smile like a bloody idiot when it's forced.He brings me into a hug which I embrace but I'm still wary of Jace and his antics
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Chapter: Chapter 14: Secrets Kept HiddenRoselle's Pov:I sit there in bed still grabbing my phone from the bedside table sighing, 'I miss school' I thought and gossiping with the twins, I texted the twins asking them if I could drop by for a coffee which they gladly and excitedly accepted, I throw some casual clothing walking down the steps seeing my mother at the table with bags under her eyes and dad nowhere to be found, I walk through the door."Mum where's dad?" I askedShe looks up as if in a daze "He's gone to work" she repliedThe look in her eyes said otherwise today was his only day off, I just nod dumbly exiting as I continued to walk to the girl's place when I knocked they opened the door and I see Wayne and Parker the
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Chapter: Chapter 13: Who To TrustRoselle's Pov:I sneak back into the house taking careful steps my wig under my jacket breathing out a sigh of relief."Where were you?" A voice said in the darkness I jump out of my skin literally holding a hand over my heart as Jace revealed himself"I went out it's not your business Jace," I said putting my leather jacket down"Really none of my business?" He statedI cross my arms over my chest 'Who does he think he is where not even married I can't wait to escape him I thought."Yes it's none of your business what I do Jace, we're not married, lay off!" I exclaimed pissed off that he has the audacity to ask where I was but is keeping secrets from me.He gets up taking dangerous steps towards me 'do not back down Roselle you are not weak' I told myself, "We will be married soon Roselle and I expect you to tell me where you're going and what time ruffly you'll be back" He said his eyes turning a dark
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Chapter: Chapter 12: Meeting Up With KaiserRoselle's Pov:I can't help but smirk at the thought of my angry brother storming in giving them a piece of his mind, Jace enters the room as I quietly continue to stare up at the roof."Roselle," He saidI hum but not a reply he sighs sitting on the edge of my bed, waiting for him to say his next words"Look Roselle I really want to make this work...I know the situation isn't what you'd hoped it is" He said"You think I'm sixteen Jace your eighteen and we're both young for marriage," I saySitting up continuing "Don't you want to travel, At least god forbid get to know me first I don't know anything about you...and I just got out of a relationship I'm not exactly jumping at the opportunity for marriage Jace" I state a hint of annoyance lacing my voice.He looks down obviously thinking carefully of his next words, "Look...I...I like you okay and I want to get to know you...think of marriage this way you're ju
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Chapter: Chapter 11: Protective BrotherRoselle's Pov:I look out the window the trees glazing by the thoughts of Kaiser in my head, Will he help me was the big question, or would he just try and claim me like a prize a million thoughts went through my head, I couldn't help but look over to Jace's sleeping form I felt so terrible that I called his brother and asked him for help but what did he expect from me I don't want marriage and for some bloody reason dad couldn't just quit his job sell the house and find another job deep down I knew there was something at play here something big that I wasn't aware of.Everything was happening too fast two weeks ago I barely knew the guy and here I am planning to be wed to him no this is not going to happen I refuse. I look back out the window gathering my thoughts I need a plan if I'm going to meet up with Kaiser."Roselle?" Jace said"Hmm" I looked over at him"Would you want me to drop you off at your friend
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Chapter: Chapter 50: Wedding/ EpilogueRose's Pov: I look at my dress on the hanger "I never saw myself doing this Sasha...getting married to Jace" I said while she places a hairpin in my hair "I know if your mum and dad could see you now they would be proud of you....you look beautiful" she said putting her hands on both my shoulder blades trying to make the best of the situation I was currently in. "I wish they were here to see me but Jace and Michael have other ideas they probably don't trust my parents" I replied She smiled a bit and turned me around "You'll be fine sweetheart now I think you'll be needing to get in that dress" she said with a gentle smile as I brought it towards myself analysing it "So this marriage how does this Mascarade ball work?" I ask confused She smiled "This is a bit different than your regular wedding" she replied as she continues "Everyone will wear masks and he won't come till later so you just have to go around talk, dance, enjoy yourself and then when he arrives will head to the fro
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Chapter: Chapter 49: Morning Of The WeddingRose's Pov:I woke up in Jace's room after my attempt at suicide last night he didn't want to leave me alone, Richelle and Janelle weren't allowed to see me after visiting me at the medical room until the wedding. He had his arm wrapped around my waist, I close my eyes feeling sick knowing I'll be getting married to him today and I don't know how to feel about the situation, Actually I do, 'I'm fucking trapped and I don't know if Kaiser can help me this time' I thought "Roselle are you awake?" I heard him say beside me I'm quietly breathing softly making it look like I'm out to it he sighed, "I promise I swear to you that I'll try and change I'll try to be the man you fell in love, I'll try and make you happy to the end of my days" He whispered kissing my cheek When I felt him leave the room my eyes slowly opened as I sigh "Yeah right how long until you actually break me" I whispered under my breath pulling the quilt up further under my chin shutting my eyes just wanting this horri
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Chapter: Chapter 48: EmotionsRose's Pov: I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat I felt sick to the stomach my family was so fucked up to a point where I started thinking that my life was completely fucked well it already was currently. I turn up and stare at the roof "I'm getting married tomorrow" I said out loud turning back over putting a pillow on my face, At eighteen never saw my life heading this way if I thought about it I always planned what would happen how it would happen, but it always got me into arguments with my parents.Two Years Ago: I twist around suddenly annoyance running through me, "I wanted to do everything by the book, date, boyfriend, and girlfriend for a year or two that would lead to finally getting married and having kids in that specific order, but now that's obviously not going to work out for me because I'm now completely stuck in this predicament between a guy I've barely known over a week period this is not the 18th century and I'm not a cow up for auction" I exclaimed as they just stan
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Chapter: Chapter 47: Trying On DressesRose's Pov: 'Ugh I can't even leave for the mall because Jace doesn't trust me and after that phone call he hasn't been back, I look at the rack of dresses glaring at each one just wanting to rip them into tiny little pieces and burn them while stomping on the remaining ashes, don't judge me I need help. I feel small being stuck in this manor I feel claustrophobic he says 'I'll let you roam the grounds but no further' like who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do, but I haven't really rejected it but still he's such a...I don't even have words because half of the crap that comes out of my mouth definitely wouldn't be used in heaven. "This was the one you pointed out in the beginning wasn't it?" Sasha questions I replied with a one-worded "Yes." I clench my jaw angry all this rage is building up inside me 'Him keeping my father for years away from my life when I needed him most, getting Felicity involved which ended up in her demise by guess who the stepbrother that I
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Chapter: Chapter 46: A Day Before The WeddingRose's Pov: I wake up with Jace's arm wrapped around my waist and this is the day before the wedding 'This is what my life has come to? forced into marriage, my friends lying to me and me wanting to be with someone I can't have' I look at the ring on my finger analyzing it I sigh in desperation wanting to be in Ryder's arms having him hold me and telling me it's going to be okay, what's wrong with me? Ryder killed Felicity my cousin and I have to use my head but my heart is telling me otherwise. I sit in an upright position sighing looking out the window hearing the birds harmonious noises, I then look back at Jace maybe it won't be too bad, I just have to find a way to change him somehow take him back to the real him kind and caring, but he is not the one I did fall for, he's turned out to be cold and a monster. I stare at his face as I remember waking up next to him in my bed when I was 16 god it feels just like yesterday I was going to stay with him for 3 months thinking it will
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Chapter: Chapter 45: Slept With The EnemyRose's Pov: After I rehearsed with Jace I'm back in the room sitting on the bed hands in my lap thinking, 'I can't get comfortable here I need to leave, finish school, I've barely even started out and I'm already getting married ' I say in thought I look out the window sighing thinking about my old room, the house and him 'I miss you, Ryder' I'm thinking about you over and over 'Has he forgotten about me?' the thought brings tears to my eyes I'm questioning myself why In the little time I've got to know Ryder he brings warmth in my heart I've never felt, longing for him to comfort me, hug me when I cry and If I could just be in his warm embrace again I would feel whole...pfft what am I saying it's not going to happen they don't even know where we are. I'm trapped, I huddle my legs when a couple of tears fell from my eyes as I sniffle wiping my tears with my sleeve 'It's okay you can get through this tommorow is the last day of your freedom I need to make things right'. Janelle's Po
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Chapter: Chapter 10: WalkingFaith's Pov: Once I lock up the establishment and turn around I see Alessandro looking up at the moon gazing at it, taking a deep breath in of the crisp, cold air "Beautiful isn't it?" I asked sending him a small smile He looks at me "This is my day and night it feels like" He replied "How so?" I questioned wanting to know him because he was a mystery "Well my...skin condition" He began trailing off as if it's uncomfortable to speak about "You don't have to delve deep into something you are uncomfortable with," I said in a supportive manner. He sighs but continued anyway "Well at sunset Is really the only time I can get out the night is also my day because I'm free to leave the house," He said I gestured in the direction of my car while we began walking slowly as If we wanted to stay in each other's company just a little while longer. "Is there anything that can treat you? fix it?" I questioned Alessandro's Pov: When she asked me that question how could I explain the only
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Chapter: Chapter 9: First Day On The JobFaith's Pov: I awake with a gasp the nightmares plaguing my every dream I haven't had one good dream since I was a mere child, my eyes follow my alarm clock as It sat at three in the morning, I groan in annoyance flopping back down and staring up at the roof feeling on edge. "When can I start living without fear of him..." I thought saying it out loud Looking back on all the times I was naive, Cain making excuses saying it was my fault and I started to believe that, that is until Georgia knocked sense into me telling me to run, to hide that me being with him could be the death of me. I closed my eyes trying to squeeze my eyes shut to at least get a few more hours of sleep until I began work but to no avail, I couldn't will myself to. I huff in annoyance looking at the clock it being five in the morning now, throwing my covers back knowing If I can't just sleep I'll get ready for work and watch tv. I walk into the bathroom staring at my reflection back in the mirror I always had
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Chapter: Chapter 8: VisitAlessandro's Pov: I barge into the home gripping the stair railing I could still smell her blood It invading my senses, I squeezed my eyes shut trying to get a hold of myself I stumble into the kitchen my vision red in hunger, I quickly grab the blood bag ripping it open and drinking, leaning back on the bench in relief. "Well, Well, Well what's got you all riled up" I heard behind me My body goes stiff I hadn't heard that voice in over a century, and I slowly turn around coming face to face with Luca, he was here why I questioned myself immediately. He sat in my armchair fingers laced behind his head and feet on the coffee table with a smirk planted on his face. "How did you find me?" I spat in anger "Oh come now brother you know Father and I have to keep tabs on you, especially the way you're portraying yourself," He said I know he was talking about the rebellion he took after my father despising humans to the core ever since our mother died at a hunter's hand. "I already tol
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Chapter: Chapter 7: Paper cutFaith's Pov: When I let Alessandro inside I can't help the butterflies fluttering in my stomach, While I lead him into the kitchen I can't help but think why would he decide to help me and most importantly how did he know where I lived. I lean against the bench a comfortable silence wavering over us before I decide to speak "I guess a thank you is in order for getting me home safe," I said a small smile making its way to my lips. "You don't need to It was the right thing to do the drink you had is a strong one even a glass-like that you had can cause some effect" He replied "Anyway...I am grateful but my question for you is how come you know where I live?" I asked raising an eyebrow intrigued by his answer I notice him fidgeting a little "I'm your neighbor" He replied sheepishly "The house across the street?" I questioned a small smirk finding Its way to my face He notices this chuckling "Okay, Okay yes It's that house" He replied 'So he is the peeping tom my thoughts stood co
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Chapter: Chapter 6: New Job/ New FacesFaith's Pov: After I left the cafe I sat in the park leaning against a tree reading my favorite book 'The House Beyond The Gate', I sip on my coffee enjoying the caramel. I sigh after a while wanting to know who was the stranger that took me home did I give him my address maybe it was a friend of Dimitri's, but no because then he would have texted me or at least Chloe so who was it? I tried piecing together the night I only had one drink I wouldn't have gotten drunk that quickly, was my drink spiked I thought while scratching my head trying to remember. After a while I look around at my surroundings everything seems...too normal today not like last night when everyone was just looking hatefully at each other around the room It felt like If someone made the wrong move a bomb would explode or at the very least a purge would happen, I'm about to get up pausing my phone vibrating knocking me out of my thoughts. I look down at the caller ID to see Cain's name I notice my hand slightly sh
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Chapter: Chapter 5: Mysterious ManFaith's Pov: I lock the house up my eyes drawn immediately to the empty dead building across the street, picture this lush green suburban neighborhood perfect, but one house alone looking haunted something children would dare each other to go knock on Halloween night your parents taunting you with the story of if your naughty inside that house the boogeymen will jump out and punish you. Reminded me of the torture room I saw all those weapons the stench made me gag I shake away the trauma not wanting to relive another day of that horror I had decided to start a new life when I left four days ago from Florida. I look back up to see the blinds pulled back and a face peering at me looking back into my eyes, Is that...no that can't be him...it's a creepy, peeping Tom that's it and I stuck my middle finger up raising an eyebrow. From then I was completely fucked obviously I didn't exactly know it yet but I sure was going to find out I narrowed my eyes huffing turning around and heading
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