Novels by Rachel_Rose

Nicholas swung into action immediately, racing through the raining bullets to get to Leo who had been fatally shot and bleeding on the floor. His eyes were wide open, his face showed no signs of pain, his eyes cold. “Protect the goods.” Leo muttered, struggling to speak. Nicholas quickly ordered the others to follow Martinez’s men who were already running towards the loaded shipment.Nando and Nicholas were left alone to defend Leo, shooting at the men who were viciously firing at them. They managed to pull Leo's limp body behind a shed, and then they finished off a few of Martinez's men.When the other back up entered, Martinez knew it was time to leave, but he was satisfied that he got to shoot Leo, believing that he would be dead soon. He called off his men immediately, and they retreated. “Fucking asshole! It's too easy.” Martinez scoffed before turning around. He went back to his car, shielded by his men and drove off. His men followed suit, leaving the DeLuna clan members alon

“Nothing is going on, believe me master.” Eleonora bowed her head again, avoiding eye contact at all costs. Staring at Leo for too long might cause her to burst into tears and that would further complicate issues. She did not want to be the reason why two brothers would turn against each other or get into an endless brawl for the rest of their lives. Leonardo didn't want anything to do with her anymore, but she was aware of how possessive men could get even with things they considered useless to them.“Nothing?” Leo raised his brow.“Yes master.” Leo didn't say anything after that, he simply turned around and left the room, asking Frederico to come with him. As soon as they left the room, Leo faced his cousin with a deadly glare.“What was that?” “I don't understand Leo. What are you talking about?” Frederico seemed confused but Leo scoffed.“You must think that I'm stupid, little brother. Don't mistake my silence for ignorance.” Leo huffed. “Why are you sexually harassing my slave

“I'm sorry.” Eleonora mumbled, getting back on her feet. She refused to look up at Leo, his words still resonating in her head. What did he even mean?“It's fine. Leave.” Leo turned and started walking away. Anna-Marie did not leave with him, rather, she stood there with Eleonora, her face red with anger.Eleonora was uncomfortable, she didn't like Anna-Marie's gaze on her so she tried to walk away.“Where do you think you're going? You cheap slut.” Anna-Marie fired all of a sudden and Eleonora looked up at her with furrowed brows. How dare she call her a slut? “Mistress, I would appreciate it if you didn't call me that again.” She said, trying to sound as polite as possible but Anna-Marie laughed.“And what are you going to do if I call you a cheap slut? Isn't that what you are? You think I don't see how you shamelessly throw yourself at Leo? Do you really think he'll notice you?” Anna-Marie scoffed, boiling in rage. “You better stay away from him, or I'm going to make sure you pay

Seething, Anna-Marie stormed out of their presence, mumbling inaudible words to herself until she was out of sight. Eleonora realized that she had been holding Leo all this while and quickly let go, lowering her head as he turned to face her.“She asked you not to come back in here, didn't she?” His voice echoed, sending chills down her spine. She struggled to find her words, her eyes wandering nervously.“I hate it when I have to repeat myself.” He almost yelled, getting irritated and she startled.“I'm sorry.. she did.” She responded quickly.“Then why did you disobey her?” “I.. I was just worried about you. After what happened that night, I…”“Nothing happened that night!” He barked at her and she flinched, letting out a squeal as she had not expected him to raise his voice so suddenly. She glanced up at him but his deadly glare forced her to look away again, shaking from fear.“I don't want to hear you utter another word about that night! And don't you ever..! Don't you ever thin

“Here's your food uncle.” Eleonora smiled sweetly, setting down the tray of food in front of Pablo DeLuna who was equally smiling at her.He was an old man in his late sixties, a wise man who the clan looks up to. Being Leo's only surviving uncle and Frederico's father, he was highly respected and valued in the clan.“Your medicine is ready too. When you're done eating, I'll give it to you.” She added and he nodded his head.“Thank you.” “Do you need anything else?” “I don't. But my dear, there is something awfully familiar about you.” Pablo said, squinting his eyes as he stared at Eleonora. Her eyes wandered nervously.“I.. I don't think we've met anywhere else besides here. You must have me mistaken with somebody else. Could be a doppelganger.” She giggled nervously, tucking a lose strand of hair behind her ear. “Could be,” Pablo nodded, sipping his coffee. “If you don't need anything else, I'll be on my way now.” Eleonora bowed before trotting off. Pablo couldn't help but stare

“You called me.” Eleonora said, standing before madam Gigi in her office. “Yes, I did. Take a seat please.” Madam Gigi sighed, going through the laptop on her desk. She was the only one who was permitted to have a computer or a phone for record keeping purposes only.“I hope all is well.” Eleonora couldn't help but notice the foul expression on madam Gigi's face. She wondered if she had done something wrong, and tried to retrace her steps.“Everything is fine Eleonora. I received an instruction from mistress Anna-Marie and that's why you're here.” She answered and Eleonora immediately got uncomfortable. “What? What did she say?” “I told you to stay out of trouble, didn't I? Why did you think it was nice to sleep on the boss's bed and step on his sister's toes?” Madam Gigi asked, a gloom on her face. She really liked Eleonora, and wanted the best for her. “What could I have done?” Eleonora furrowed her brows instantly. “He was having spasms and I…”“Enough. I don't want to know. T

"Oh my God! You have absolutely no idea how long I've been waiting to hear those words from you Adena. Thank you so much! You don't know how happy you've made me" Logan exclaimed, and just like a child, he rested his head on her chest again, and she cuddled him."I've been keeping it in for a long time. It feels good to finally let it out" she sighed."I promise, I won't let you regret loving me. I'll make up for everything I did to you and.."Adena had to interrupt him."You don't have to make up for anything. I've forgotten about all that, at least I'm ready to forget. Let's just focus on what's ahead and let go of the past. The past should not determine our future" she stated, caressing his thick hair."I'm the luckiest man alive aren't I? You're such a blessing. I love you Adena" he said and a tear dropped from her eye."I love you too Logan. I really do" she said and it was music to his ears. He could listen to her say those three magical words to her all day long and never get

Seven Months Later…."Here is your soup, hot and spicy, just the way you like it" Antoinette giggled, dropping the tray in front of Adena. "Stop it. You know I hate this soup" she whined, squeezing her face. The aroma from the soup always made her feel like throwing up. It had a lot of herbs in it and Liliana insisted that she must take it every morning.Adena was close to labour, it's her ninth month and she could start getting contractions any minute. Since she was still very young, Liliana prepared some local herbs to help her, not forgetting frequent hospital check ups."Drink up and stop complaining. You know it's for your own good" Antoinette said, flipping back her hair."Is she being stubborn again?" Logan came out from the bathroom, wrapped in his robe."Yes. She won't take the soup" Antoinette answered and Adena glared at her."No worries, I'll make her take it. You can go ahead and do other things" he said and Antoinette nodded before sticking her tongue out at Adena and

"What?""Yes Adena. I am in love with you.. there, I said it" Logan fell back into the chair and breathed out loudly. Adena stared at him, awestruck. She never expected him to be in love with her, she thought he was only being nice because of the baby in her womb, little did she know that he had such feelings for her."Look, I know you're surprised. I honestly don't expect you to say anything to me right now. It's fine. I know you hate me, it's fine too. I just wanted you to know how I feel about you" Logan said, hurt by his own words.. she hates him."I.. I don't hate you" Adena mumbled."You treated me really badly, but it's not your fault. It's mine. I have only known pain ever since I was born" she paused, glanced at him and sniffed back the tears that were threatening to fall."My parents died in an accident after my birth. We were on our way back home from the hospital when the accident happened, I miraculously survived. Then, my uncle took me in, and maltreated me before selli

"Hi Tyson!!" Antoinette squealed on seeing Tyson. She gave him a little hug and returned to stand next to Adena."You're back? I did not expect to see you back so soon" she continued."My sister is getting married in a few weeks. I had to come back" Tyson answered, but his eyes were on Adena. Antoinette noticed this and became worried. Telling him about the pregnancy would be the best option, because if he found out in a bad way, it'll mean the worst. He might turn against Logan again."Adena, you've got to tell him" she whispered. Adena sighed and signalled her to keep quiet."Is there a problem? You two are acting weird. Aren't you happy to see me?" Tyson asked."No there's no problem. Um.. I have to talk to you about something" Adena said, scratching her arm. "What is that?" He asked.She bit her lip and wondered what his reaction would be. It's only right for her to tell him. She didn't want him to waste his time loving her, when she can never belong to him. She's having a child

"So what are you going to name the baby when it's born?" Antoinette asked, expertly cutting onions into a pot of soup."Really? The pregnancy is barely two months old and you're talking about a name?" Adena questioned, watching her cut the onions."Oh please! If it's a boy, we'll call him Jasper" Antoinette beamed, ignoring what Adena had said earlier."Seriously? Why Jasper?" Adena asked."Because I've always wanted a baby brother, called Jasper" she giggled."And if it's a girl?" Adena was curious."Then we'll call her Lena.. Logan plus Adena makes Lena!" Antoinette shrieked and Adena couldn't help but laugh."Sounds nice though. Let's wait until it's born" she stated and Antoinette nodded."I'm going to get some sleep. I'll check on you later" she said, walking out of the kitchen."You're always sleeping. Lazy pregnant woman" Antoinette stuck out her tongue and Adena giggled before leaving for her room."Lena.." Adena repeated, laying on the bed. She touched her tummy and closed he

Logan felt a tap on his arm and that woke him from his sleep. He sat up and rubbed his eyes sleepily."Logan.." Adena's voice rang out in the dark night. She stared at him, pouting."What's the matter? Is everything okay?" Logan asked, looking at her with worry. She sighed and nodded."Yes I'm fine. I just.. um.." she bit her lip and sighed."What is it? Tell me" Logan urged."I want mango" she spoke."Mango?" He raised his brow."Yes, unripe mango. I'm seriously craving one right now" she sighed and slumped into the bed."Are you serious?" Logan asked, confused."Where on earth am I going to find unripe mangoes by this time of the night?" He asked, still in awe."It's mango season! Mangoes are everywhere" Adena scoffed."But it's two in the morning" Logan argued. Adena pouted."It's okay then, forget about it" she said and covered herself with the blanket. She was angry and disappointed. She had been craving mangoes all night and didn't know how to tell Logan about it."Are you upset