Chapter: Chapter 16Sephora's POV âSequoia! No! What are you doing?" I stood, hidden by the cover of the green foliage, and watched her talking to a group of strange creatures that surrounded her.They were tall and muscular, nothing like any of our sisters. They had no breasts, and their hair was short, lacking silkiness, and didn't flow in the wind.They surrounded Sequoia and spoke to her. Her smile grew as she talked back to them. Their hard and chiseled facial features hid the evil they harboured in their hearts.âSequoia!" I tried to step forward, to free her from their seduction, but I was stopped by an invisible barrier.I banged on it, but it didn't give way. Tears filled my eyes as I watched her being led astray by these strange creatures.âSequoia! Get away from them! They are evil!" But only I could hear the sound of my voice. She was lost in their talk which was carried by their deep, unearthly voices.I watched in agony as one of the creatures behind her pulled out a knife. My heart sha
Last Updated: 2024-09-24
Chapter: Chapter 15Sequoia's POV I sat outside waiting. I watched the sun going down over the horizon, and the pitch blackness of night slowly began to spread its black tarp over the sky.Like a signal, lights in the distance began to flicker as flame torches came to life and campfires were built around every home.The wind rushed gently through my hair. The air was crisp and cold. I took a deep breath and felt my lungs being filled with refreshing air.The night slowly continued its siege and my eyes never left the path that Sephora would walk down on when she came back. Why was she so late? What was Kali even saying to her that would make her stay out this late?I began to worry. The last time she came back like this, she was in a terrible state. I shuddered as I remembered her raw and injured back, the pain on her face and he smiled that held back her groans of agony.I sighed. I hoped she would come back soon, or else I would track her down.âSequoia, are you still there?" I didn't answer the que
Last Updated: 2024-08-20
Chapter: Chapter 14Sephora's POV I walked back through the forest with Sequoia silent by my side. I looked at her eyes and saw the dulled color in them: the fire in her had been drained.I could tell the spar against Niylah had made her weary and my words hadn't fully sunken in yet.âCheer up, Sequoia. I presume that the Goddess loves to see a smile on her face." She looked up at me but soon looked away. I could tell that a thousand questions were burning in her mind and it hurt me to not be able to tell her.My back was still throbbing. The pain that was shooting through me was immense. Artemisia's ointment only did so much to make it better.I sighed. I didn't think that the Goddess was cruel in her judgment. These were just how we lived, these were the things that we did to keep our people alive. The old ways had to be respected, regardless.I slipped into my mind and accessed Sequoia. She was stronger now but not nearly as ready as I needed her to be to take me on, to end myâŠI needed to soar with
Last Updated: 2024-08-20
Chapter: Chapter 13Sequoia's POV I was up with the sun but I was frantic. There was a chill that ran through the house. Sephora was gone.Her bed was cold and so was the lamp stand. I tried to get myself under control.I saw her yesterday. She was talking with Artemisia. She asked Niylah to take me inside.I woke up and saw Artemisia but there was no sign of Sephora. I had asked her where she was but she said nothing. She walked away from me without a word. I felt my heart give way. IâŠâSequoia!" That was Niylah's voice. I felt life return to me and I dashed toward her loud voice. My heart was still thumping wildly.I reached the front door and there I saw her.Artemisia was holding her, supporting her as she walked with a slight limp. Her skin was covered with blood that seemed to drip from her back.She was in pain but as soon as she locked eyes with me, she rebuffed Artemisia's help and smiled at me.âSequoiaâŠâI couldn't contain myself and dashed towards her. Artemisia glared at me but I ignored
Last Updated: 2024-07-12
Chapter: Chapter 12Sephora's POVI was at home pacing. Where was she? I told her to be home before dark.I was overwhelmed with panic. I was too hard on her. I shouldn't have said those things to her.I heard the sound of footsteps come from upstairs.âNiylah, did you see her?" âNo sister. I didn'tâŠ" She stopped mid-sentence and I followed her gaze. My heart skipped a beat and in the faint light of the lanterns, I saw a pair of bright orange eyes.âSequoia?" I dashed out towards her. I was relieved that she was safe. My eyes were moist with tears. What would I have done if something happened to her.âSequoia, I was soâŠâShe stopped and fell to her knees. In the light of the dimly lit lantern, I could see the tears in her bright orange eyes."Sequoia? WhatâŠ?" She bowed her face to the ground. Her voice was hoarse and choked my tears that she struggled to hold back.âForgive me, Sister. I broke my promise to you. I let you down. I accept my failure." My heart was moved. I felt guilty. I was wrong to
Last Updated: 2024-06-05
Chapter: Chapter 11Sequoiaâs POVSephora pounced at me and I jumped out of the way again. My bright orange fire burnt powerfully around me. I manipulated the flames to burn brighter, to discourage Sephora's madness.What had come over her? Why was she fighting me.I heard a snarl behind me and soon I was pinned to the ground. My flames dimmed and Sephora placed a paw on my face.âFight! Fight like you mean it!" âGet off!" I kicked her off and she slammed into the rock face of the cliff. I stood up, my eyes narrowed down on her and my breathing was frantic.I wasn't going to fight her. I wasn't going to fight my ownâŠâArrgghh!" A bolder was hurled towards me. I was barely able to get out of the way when a sharp rock piece scratched my face.âAhh!" I staggered, confused by the pain and the sight of my own blood stained the grey rock beneath my feet a lively scarlet.I was petrified. IâŠI was hurt. Sephora hurt me. She really did hurt me.I looked up at her. The fury in her eyes was terrifying. In mere
Last Updated: 2024-06-04
Love over a Latte
"How could you conspire with them. I trusted you Layla!" He was really mad.
"I didn't give them the code Damon, okay? I don't know how they got it?" She said. She strangely felt no nervousness or fear. Only the guilty felt fear.
"Why didn't you tell me the truth about him? God! We've been dating for almost a year and you never told me he was a ex-convict", he said a shade quieter. He watched Layla look down for a minute and stare back up at him, tears gathering in her deep blue eyes.
"If I did tell you, would you still have fallen for me...?"
Working in a coffee shop wasn't Layla's dream. She has a degree in Business Administration but getting a got job in America was difficult for minority groups like her. But her boss, William Grey was wonderful, plus, she did get some pretty awesome customers like Damon Prince, the billionaire businessman and New York's most eligible bachelor and some pretty awful ones as well like Logan West, Damon's annoying and stuck-up assistant.
After a brief argument with Logan, Damon comes to the coffee shop to make an apology to Layla on behalf of Logan and offers her a check. She turns both down and demands that Logan apologizes or they can forget about their coffee orders. She wasn't going to be pushed around by some rich folks. This intrigues Damon and he gradually falls in love with her. They begin a beautiful relationship but it's not all roses. They soon meet Damon's ex, Yasmin Kyle and Layla's criminal and terrible father, Dario Hernandez.
Their trust and love for each other is tested as well as family ties but will they pull through or are something's just not meant to be?
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Chapter: CapĂtulo Seis( Chapter Six)Damon left the coffee shop as happy as anyone could be. He had just bagged himseelf the hottest date ever. He felt proud of himself. He walked back to the office and had a slight spring in his step. Everything was going perfectly. He couldn't stop thinking about her. Her long brown curly hair, her beautiful accented voice and her piercing blue eyes. She was a tease and he loved it. The office was almost closed. Logan was still packing up. He always headed home late. He was a real workaholic."Ahhh, Mr. Prince. Where have you been?"Damon tried not to appear too happy."I returned the carriers to the coffee shop."Damon watched Logan's face. His nose was wrinkled in disgust."That foul..."Damon raised his eyebrow and looked at Logan and he quickly retraced his words."I should probably get going. I have work to take home."Damon rolled his eyes and watched as Logan hurried away. Little wonder he had issues with Layla. He headed upstairs to his office to get his things. He was hungry
Last Updated: 2023-08-09
Chapter: Author's Note 1Hey everyone, I'm The Tigress. This is actually my first book. and I really hope that you all love it.I think the Hispanics are really sexy and romantic and Spanish is a language I want to learn so bad!!!.Please keep reading and I love interactions in the comments, let me know your thoughts and feelings.This book is everything: Love, drama, betrayal and everything naughty and kinky in between ( if you are into that)Just sit tight and enter this beautiful world with me. If you love this, I hope to write more. My stories reflect who I am a lot. We need stronger female characters. Hot, strong and spicy ones that give men a run for their money. Nothing speaks 'GIRL ON FLEEK!' like confidence. If you are into werewolf genres, I have one I'm working on and you will love it just as much as you'll love this.The Tigress Out!
Last Updated: 2023-08-04
Chapter: CapĂtulo Cinco(Chapter 5)The day wore on for Damon. Logan's encounter was the only interesting thing that happened for the whole day that's if you would count his meeting with heavy french accented Mr. Rochefort. He was in another meeting with the board and hopefully the last meeting for the day. He looked up at the clock. It was almost 6pm. The meeting was scheduled to end soon. This meeting was a lot easier for Damon. Everyone spoke clear, unaccented English. Soon, Damon was called to give the closing remarks. Finally! He was tired anyway. He gave a brief summary of the meeting and after a couple of handshakes, everyone left. Damon sank into his chair. It was 6pm on the dot. He called his secretary to drop the minute of the meeting on his desk. After a few moments, he got up and headed to his office. As he entered, he saw the coffee carriers on his desk. The image of Layla's face immediately etched itself in his mind. He thought of calling Natalie to return them but he decided to do it himself. At least he
Last Updated: 2023-07-23
Chapter: CapĂtulo Quatro (Chapter 4)Logan stormed angrily into the office. Immediately he entered, he was surrounded by thirsty employees who had been waiting for their drinks."Finally you're back," one employee exclaimed."Took you long enough Logan," said another and within seconds, the carriers were emptied. Only two orders were left: Damon's and his. Logan went of to Damon's office. "Finally, you're back. What took you so long and why are you huffing and puffing?" Damon asked a little quizzed. What kind of trouble did he get into just on his way to buy coffees. He took his order and settled down in his chair with a office made croissant in his hand."Mr. Prince, we need to find another cafe to order. The customer service at Will's is appalling and their coffee taste's ...""Mmmmm..." said Damon to Logan's surprise. "This tastes delicious. Wow! Better than our old coffee shop. They always put too much cream in mine." No sooner had Damon spoke another employee, passed Damon's office."Good afternoon Mr. Prince. Mr.
Last Updated: 2023-07-05
Chapter: CapĂtulo Tres (Chapter 3)Layla was having a quiet day at work. It's was exactly what she needed after the morning fiasco. Carmen was being, well, Carmen. Ooohing and ahhing every hot guy that walked in or out. As Layla was just leaving out an order for six macchiatos and a frappe, her phone rang. It was her dad. What on earth did he want now?"Hola, papa...""Get some milk and eggs on your way back, we're running out." The line went dead immediately. She didn't really expect anything more from him during the conversation. Not like he was ever going to say 'I love you' or 'how is work going?' Layla hoped Azaera was doing okay. She was a well behaved cat but would lash out if her patience was tested. Such was the case most times when she left her home with dad. As she worked, she thought about her future without her dad. No shouting, no yelling, no smelly house or untidy living rooms. She was not her mum and wasn't going to put up with his behavior. She looked out and stared and the high-rise building a few blo
Last Updated: 2023-07-05
Chapter: CapĂtulo Dos (Chapter 2)"Open the fucking door!" were the first words Layla heard in the early hours of the morning. She checked her clock and it was 6am. The voice was soon heard again, this time, even angrier."I swear to God, if you don't open this door, you going to get it!" Her father was really upset and his Spanish accent made him sound even angrier. Azaera, too, was startled by the yelling. She hissed in anger and looked up at Layla."Don't you dare open that damn door", her blue eyes seemed to say. She hated getting up early."I'm sorry girl." And with that, Layla got out of bed and headed down stairs. She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and opened the door."Buenos dias, papa." But there was no reply, Mr. Hernandez staggered in past her. He was in a mood and was terribly drunk."ÂĄNiña estĂșpida! ÂżPor quĂ© tardaste tanto?" His Spanish was terribly slurred. He smelled of cigarettes too."Lo siento, papa," said Layla. She was really trying to hide her anger. She had only just got up. Azaera was sitting
Last Updated: 2023-07-05
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