Chapter: Chapter 13Benedicta's POV I could not believe that I caught the attention of my best friend's brother. What an awkward position to be in. He kept looking at me the whole time he could set his sights on me. I thought if I avert my eyes he would just end up giving up. I learned that rich men like him don't like girls who play to get. So planned to act exactly that way but to no avail. It went downhill. I started to feel uncomfortable and embarrassed because for God's sake, he is Alexis's brother and I was not interested in all of him. I mean yes he is drop-dead gorgeous, and every girl's fantasy evidently by the not-so-discreet stares from the ladies. He is not your average guy at all. I am starting to regret my acceptance to come to this party. I'm simply I too admit that he affected me in more ways than one but those are feelings I can not act on. And it's because my tight-knit relationship with his sister and his sudden interest in me does not make it easy at all. Romantic relationships neve
Last Updated: 2023-08-07
Chapter: Chapter 12Theron's POV After the encounter with my sister, Aaron, and her friend, Benedicta I went away to prepare for my speech. I am prepared but just to do last-minute touch-ups. Why do I even bother because I will end up improvising when the words float in my mind. Now I think it will be a little difficult since my mind cannot falter from a certain beauty. I hope I don't lose my words when I see her. " Sir, here is the speech you asked me to read," Melanie told me handing me the piece of paper with lengthy words. Suddenly I found myself not interested in all this. For the first time, I wanted to run from here and go to Benedicta. I wanted to get to know her. Why is this happening to me? I can't understand a thing as this has never happened that I got so interested in a girl. " Sir sir..." I heard the faint voice of Melanie. " Sir!" It was loud enough to pull me out of the daze I was in. " Yes?" " Are you ready sir? We are about to begin," she informed me and I looked at the paper and bac
Last Updated: 2021-11-29
Chapter: Chapter 11Mercy's POV Alexis and I were already ready. I was nervous about everything but I must say I love the way I look. The complete look was magnificent. I never thought I would look this way ever. I looked like one of those cover girls in the magazines. My hair was tied into a messy bun with some strands loosely hanging. The dress perfectly fit my body and I wore T-strap black pumps on my feet. The jewelry I had on was pearl teardrop earrings and a gold pendant necklace. Nice and simple, not something flashy." You like it huh?" Alexis asked behind me. I was standing in front of the mirror in her room. I smiled. " Yes, I do." I ran my hands on the fabric of the dress in admiration. I feel beautiful for once in my life. She came to me and placed her hands on my shoulders. " Well, the dress is yours and you can put it on anytime. I can even buy you," suggested and I shook my head in denial. " No Alexis. Don't even think about it. You have done more than enough for me. And this dress will j
Last Updated: 2021-11-27
Chapter: Chapter 10Theron's POV The day of the event was finally here. This is the day I officially put Twilight on the map. Another success to celebrate. Many of my past lovers have been calling nonstop to accompany me to the event but I turned them all down. I don't want any drama tonight so I decided to just go alone. " Man, are you seriously going alone to the party?" Aaron asked in disbelief. I rolled my eyes at him for the millionth time. He has been in my office all morning pestering me about Alexis. As always he wants to make me the middle man in their issues. " Yes, Aaron. I don't see anything wrong with it," I stated shrugging my arms and leaning back on my chair. " Alright fine but can you tell me who is coming with Alexis? Who is her date?" He was anxious and on the urge of his seat. " I don't know Aaron. Why don't you ask her yourself?" " Come on man. You know how she despises me and she won't pick up any of my calls. She even threatened that If we were to come to her apartment she get a
Last Updated: 2021-11-26
Chapter: Chapter 9 Benedicta's POV The hotel was buzzing with the final preparations for the opening ball. Well, it has been open for a while but the ball is a formal opening and exposure event to attract more guests. But I can confidently say that this hotel does not need exposure because guests keep piling up and the hotel rooms are fully booked. All I can say is that the decor is exquisite and breathtaking. I have never seen such beautiful grandeur before and I know the event will be a great success. It has to be with all the effort put into it. I almost envy these rich folk. Work was too much today so I decided to go back home as soon as knocked off. Deep down I was hoping to see that man. I know that I should not be but I could not help it at all. I don't know how to explain it all but it is what it is. I got home and I threw myself straight on the couch to take a nap. Alexis is going to come home late because she is going to a gallery event. Times like these can get lonely. I hardly ever see her
Last Updated: 2021-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 8 Theron's POV " Are the arrangements for the ball going as planned?" I asked my personal assistant who is in charge of overseeing the matter. " Yes sir. Everything is almost ready. There is nothing to worry about," she affirmed. I nodded my head in satisfaction. I like it when things go as planned. I don't like any imperfections in my work because it sends the wrong message. The ball is a function that I organize for the successful opening of each of my chains of hotels around the world. Although I can't be everywhere so have trusted people assigned to manage my affairs. Ever since my father died and the responsibilities of the business fell upon me I have always strived to grow the business to new heights. My father's legacy and my own. My thoughts were interrupted by a screechy annoying voice. " Hello, my love!" I snapped my eyes to the culprit. I swear to God she never gets a hint. But I also have my mother to blame for her actions. She has been encouraging Sarah to pursue me so t
Last Updated: 2021-11-23
Chapter: Chapter 44Now that Felix was fine, Mercedes felt concerned about the pack members who were injured in the altercation with Drakoen. Now that she knows the power her blood holds, she couldn't just use it to her benefit. She had to help everyone who was hurt because she felt responsible for what happened to them. Drakoen hurt them because of her. It made her heart ache that because of her, everyone she loves and cares about will always be in danger as long as Drakoen lives. " Alexa, I have a question," Mercedes announces catching everyone's attention. " Yes. What is it?" Alexa asks. " Since we found out that my blood can heal, I wanted to know if there are any limits." Alexa looked at her in confusion. " What do you want to do?" " I want to go out and help heal all the injured pack members. It's the least I can do for them," she replied with her voice full of sorrow. Felix grabbed her hand and squeezed it. " It's not your fault my love. It's so thoughtful of you to want to heal them
Last Updated: 2023-10-20
Chapter: Chapter 43After what Alexa said before passing out, Mercedes, Jake, and Crystal made their guesses on what she meant about her blood that can heal. Mercedes had Jake get her a dagger. She stood beside Felix. She looked back and Crystal and Jake both nodded their heads at her. Mercedes took a breath. She held out her palm and sliced through it with the dagger in her hand. She winced feeling pain. The pain quickly subsided. Her blood oozed out and she closed her hand and let the blood drip on Felix's lips. The blood seeped into his mouth. With just that, all of them couldn't determine if the blood was working. The was pin drop silence as all watched to see if Felix would show any reaction to her blood. A few minutes had passed without anything happening. Mercedes was on the verge of losing hope. She looked down and dejected. But then suddenly, Felix bolted up and gasping for air. Everyone gasped in shock seeing this. It was like Felix had been revived from the dead. Jake and Crystal came for
Last Updated: 2023-10-09
Chapter: Chapter 42 Amaya. I thought I would never hear you talk of that name," said an unfamiliar voice to Mercedes. Alexa turned to see Isadora. The head of the Academy and her nemesis. " Did your elders never teach you that eavesdropping is impolite?" Alexa asked snidely glaring at Isadora who was just smirking. " Forgive my impoliteness, dear Alexa. It was not at all my intention." " Alright. Don't mind me and my friend here. Move along." Mercedes just stood there not understanding the hostility between them. Alexa turned to her and grabbed her hand attempting to get away from Isadora before her mood got spoiled. " Stop being childish Alexa. It's beneath you. For how long are you going to keep up this attitude of yours towards me? We are not young anymore. Besides, you come and go from here so we'll have to see each other like it or not." Alexa was getting infuriated by just hearing her talk. The tension between them goes way back. They were actually the best of friends until Isadora bruta
Last Updated: 2023-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 41Mercedes went over to the window of the classroom to get a closer look. Everyone in the class didn't take notice of her standing there. She watched as the girls paid attention to their teacher in front of them. The woman looked not much older than the girls. She was fair skinned, had unique violet eyes, and a long black hair that cascaded behind her like a waterfall. She was simply beautiful. Mercedes couldn't help but be in awe of her. She felt insecure just to be in her presence. The woman uttered words incoherent to Mercedes to perform a spell. Suddenly a flame formed out of her palm. The girls were awed and equally astonished as Mercedes was. She had not seen anything like that. While glued to the window of the classroom someone tapped her shoulder from behind. Mercedes looked behind her to see Alexa standing before her. " Alexa!" she exclaimed. A sense of relief washed over her. She was frantically looking for Alexa all this while but she got distracted by the class. " Where
Last Updated: 2023-09-20
Chapter: Chapter 40Mercedes woke up inside a room. Her head was slightly ringing as she sat up. She didn't remember what happened to her. She held her head in her hands and tried to ease her pain. Alexa came inside and found her awake. She sighed and felt relieved. It's been 2 days since the incident. The was nothing Alexa could do to wake her up. It was up to Mercedes to wake up. It would have been bad if something happened to her. " Mercedes, you are awake!" she exclaimed placing a tray of food in her hands on the table and going to sit next to her on the bed. Mercedes looked at her in confusion and asked, " What happened? I-I don't remember what happened after we got to Alvira. Everything is hazy and my head hurts so bad." Alexia placed her hand on her back and stroked her lightly. " It's okay. Take it slowly. There is no need to push yourself. Relax," Akexa coerced sweetly. Mercedes tried taking deep breaths and cleared her mind. She turned to look at Alexa. " How long was I out for?" Alexa lo
Last Updated: 2023-08-12
Chapter: Chapter 39 It was time to leave. Felix helped Mercedes pack everything she needs to leave. It broke his heart but it was something that must be done. There had to be separated for some time but Felix knew that it was going to feel like an eternity without her. Mercedes kept stealing glances at him. He seemed to be sulking and lost in thought. She felt bad to be leaving him behind as well but there is nowhere out. She sighed and suppressed her emotions. Once they were done packing, Felix carried her bags and they joined the others downstairs. " Do you have everything you need?" Alexa asks Mercedes. "Yes, I do," she replies. Crystal comes forward and takes Mercedes's hand. Everyone looks at her as she put an amulet on her hand. It was a crystal-like amulet " I have been wanting to give you this amulet for some time. Right now felt like the perfect time to do it," Crystal says to her. Mercedes looks at the amulet and tears come to her eyes. " I had Alexa work her magic on it. I hope it will
Last Updated: 2023-08-11
Chapter: Chapter 10Iris's POV From the moment my eyes met him, I felt I was zapped by lightning. I don't understand why. I've never felt like this before. It's strange. I saw his picture but it did him no justice. He looked hotter in person. Wait. What the hell am I thinking? That's not how I should be thinking. I can't fall for him at all. I ain't even know him, let alone that, falling in love is not part 0f the plan. Iris, get a grip on yourself. His voice sounded like music to my ears. He has the most deep velvety voice I had ever had in a man. I might sound like I am exaggerating but I guess it would be better to hear it yourself. Never mind falling for him. I'm totally gushing for him. I started to feel hot in my lower region making me cross my legs tightly. What the hell is this man doing to me. Damn it. I tried to act as normal as possible. Sure, this Julian guy is attractive and his voice sounds like that of a God but that's about it. I noticed that both eyes kept stealing glances at one an
Last Updated: 2023-10-27
Chapter: Chapter 9Meghan's POV I felt like the happiest woman on earth right now. I was in bed lying on the chest of the man I love. After a night of wild and passionate sex, I was feeling satiated and I am sure he was too. He was sleeping and lightly snoring. I don't know what got to him but he wanted to sleep with me on his bed this time. He usually took me anywhere in the house but never in his room or on the bed. But the last few days, he has been acting different or should I say loving and affectionate. Not that I was complaining. In fact, I loved every minute of his attention. I had no time to think about Julian and his problems. It felt like I was in another dimension. Kaden is absolutely the man of my dreams. Since the moment I met him, I always knew that he was the one. I was always willing to do anything for him and that is how we got here. Call me crazy but I would kill or die for him. I know. It really sounds crazy how deep I have fallen for this man. It's like he is the Joker and I, his
Last Updated: 2023-10-17
Chapter: Chapter 8 Julian's POV Today was the day of the engagement dinner. I haven't seen or heard from Meghan in a week. After that day, she sent me a text telling me to give her space and time to think about things. I was scared that she would break up with me. I tried to call her so we could talk this out and I could explain things to her again if she was not assured but I stopped myself. I decided to respect her and give her the time and space she needed. I was going to push her into anything even though I didn't want her to leave me. It took every ounce in my body to make that decision. That day she didn't tell me how long she would need and I just but when a week went by, I was starting to get worried. I tried calling her several times but she wouldn't pick up her phone. I went to her place but she wasn't there. I went everywhere I thought she would be but I could find her and no one had seen or heard from her for a while. I was starting to regret telling her about this stupid marriage. I shou
Last Updated: 2023-10-17
Chapter: Chapter 7Iris's POV It's been a week since that day. We packed all of our belongings and said goodbye to the mansion that had been our home for over 20 years. It was hard and sad and I had to pull my sobbing mother out of the house. She unfortunately cried her eyes out all the way to the ancestral mansion. And when we got there she refused to go inside for over an hour before it started pouring. Then she had no choice but to face her fears and come inside. I don't mean to make fun of my mother but she was hilarious. My mother was really spooked out. She would jump and shriek at any sound made in the house. I was just grateful that we had cleaners come clean the place or else it would have been a job that neither of us was up for. A few days after, my father was discharged and we brought him back to the mansion. When he got here, he got emotional. He started rambling about how he failed his father and how was sorry he had to come back home as a failure. I couldn't help but feel emotional too
Last Updated: 2023-10-17
Chapter: Chapter 6Iris's POV It's been a few gruesome days since the day my Dad asked me to get married to Julian Harrison. I agreed but for now, that was the least of my concerns. My father got heart surgery and it was the most nail-biting day of my life. I was worried about him. Even though the doctor had assured me that the procedure would be done quickly and it was not risky, I couldn't help but worry. You never know when things can go wrong. After waiting, my father's surgery went well and he was moved back into his ward. All that was left was for him to recover and get a clean bill of health. The worst was over but this we're far from over. We received notice that everything has been repossessed and we will need to move out of our house. It was a sad moment once again. It's not like it was a surprise but it was just so sad to be losing the home we had been living in for years. So now my mother and I were back at the house trying to pack up our things and move out. Luckily we still have our anc
Last Updated: 2023-10-17
Chapter: Chapter 5Meghan's POV I couldn't believe what I just heard. I seriously thought that I misheard him but his forlorn expression told me that I didn't " Baby, let me explain." Damn right, he better explain. How the hell can he be getting married? To who? I had so many questions but I held myself back to give him a chance to explain what he said. " Well, I am waiting?" I say to him on the verge of losing my patience. He scratches the back of his head while hesitating to talk. " The thing is, I have to get married but trust me. It's just business. I don't even know the woman or care about her." The is silence after he talks. I was waiting for him to continue but it seemed like he was done. " That's it?" I ask him. " Uh...yeah." I sigh and avert my gaze. I couldn't bring myself to be heartbroken. To be honest, I don't even care if he gets married or not. After all, I don't love him. But his marriage will surely become an obstacle in my plan. It seems my 2 years of plotting will go to waste
Last Updated: 2023-10-17
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