Chapter: 33: The Stones Centre2018Angela Seeing my dad stand in front of my room as I rush to round up dressing is not a usual sight. “This weekend was supposed to be just for us,” he said as he finally stepped in and sat on my bed, watching me.“Dad, you know I wanted this weekend for us too, but…. something quite important called,” I said, putting a final touch to my powder.“Something more important than our father-daughter hangout?” He asked with a pitiful look."C'mon, dad,” I started calmly, applying my lipgloss.“You always have somewhere to be when I need you, and now that I am busy for the first time, do you have a problem with it??”I said, looking at him, and I could feel his guilt grow.“I don't have a problem, honey. I just miss my little girl who begs me to play rock with her; now look at you wanting to spend time elsewhere.” He said and we both laughed. I put on my heels as I noticed my dad looking at me.“What is it, Dad?” I asked, smiling a bit because I knew he was going to say something
Last Updated: 2024-08-12
Chapter: 32: Unfinished Business2023Dr. Robins stood beside his assistant.Dr. Shey, and Tanya, who stood side by side in front of them as Tanya reached out to shake Dr. Robins' hand, her smile, bright and seemingly genuine."It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Robins," she said."Oh, the pleasure is all mine, Mrs. Tanya," Dr. Robins also faked a smile as they exchanged a firm handshake.Their eyes locked, the handshake lasting a bit longer than it should, until the sudden sound of Dr. Shey's phone interrupted them."Oh, please excuse me. I must take this call," Dr. Shey said apologetically. "You know what they say—a doctor never gets a break."“Exactly” Dr. Robins replied with a chuckle, as Dr. Shey left to take the call.A brief silence fell over the room as Tanya and Dr. Robins exchanged a knowing glance. It was no secret that their past was intertwined, and her sudden reappearance was anything but coincidental."Sandra," Dr. Robins called out to his assistant, his gaze never leaving Tanya. “Yes boss?” Sandra r
Last Updated: 2024-08-12
Chapter: 31: A Family's Vengeance2018Andrew walked briskly down the familiar street, his house just a distance away. It's an average-looking home that blended in with the other houses lining the neighborhood.Anyone who laid eyes on it would correctly assume that its residents were not financially well-off.Andrew lived with his parents, and they were barely making ends meet. If not for his scholarship, they wouldn't have been able to afford the tuition at Toppings Medical Academy.As he stepped into the house, the aroma of homemade porridge, prepared by his mother, greeted him. "Welcome home, dear," she said, placing a steaming plate on the table."Thanks, Mom," he replied, "Good afternoon, Dad," Andrew greeted, noticing his father already seated at his usual spot."Mhhh," his father murmured in acknowledgment."Wash your hands and come join us, dear," his mother instructed .Andrew hastily made his way to his room, quickly washed up, and returned to the table. For as long as Andrew could remember, they had a
Last Updated: 2024-08-12
Chapter: 30 : Researches2018CLARA Mr. Steve walked between the desks, handing out our graded projects. "Some of your projects were complete gibberish," he said, causing a few anxious laughs to echo around the room. "It made me wonder how some of you will fare in the medical field.?"More laughter filled the classroomMr. Steve continued, "On the contrary, some of your projects were truly outstanding." My heart raced as he approached my desk, placing my script in front of me with a prominent A+ on the top right corner. "Keep up the good work," he said, offering me a genuine smile."Thank you, sir," I replied, feeling grateful for Robins help in my project Well that would be the end of today's class” he said, as he finished distributing our project“Have a nice day” he said, as he left the class I gathered my books into my bag.However, my movement was halted as I felt a hand cover my eyes from behind.I knew it couldn't be Chloe, as we rarely had classes together. I wasn't parti
Last Updated: 2024-08-11
Chapter: 29: Beneath The Surface2018Williams I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my outfit and putting the final touches to my look. I had chosen a crisp white dress shirt and charcoal gray dress pants, pairing them with polished black oxfords. I wanted to look professional and put together for the important meeting ahead. My father and I were meeting with an influential businessman, Mr. Blakes Carter, to discuss a crucial business matter. The scorpiono mafias control over the city's sector has been weavering. As the head of the Scorpiono mafia, my father is intent on expanding our influence in the city's waterfront area, particularly in the prestigious Zone 5 district. Controlling this area would solidify our reputation as the most powerful and domineering mafia group in the city.To achieve this, he needs to convince Mr. Carter, posing as the legitimate businessman Mr. Jay Tyla, to sell the district. spraying on a hint of
Last Updated: 2024-08-11
Chapter: 28: Resurfacing Foe2023 Williams Stone stopped his car in front of Sandra's house.picking up his phone, he called her. “Hey” he started Before he could say more, she answered, "I'll be down in a second." He hung up and proceeded to make another call to his friend Enrique."Yes, boss?" Enrique responded."How are things going there?" Williams asked."All good," Enrique said."Do you need my help?” He asked, he wasn't sure if his friend could handle the assignment alone“I can be there quickly if you need me," Williams offered."Williams," Enrique called to his friend, "I can handle this, Ok?”“Have fun tonight." He said "Sure," Williams said, hanging up the call.Sandra emerged from the house, dressed in a stunning long red dress with a slit from her thighs down. Her elegance caught Williams' attention, causing him to step out of his car and open the door for her like a true gentleman."Thank you," she said as she entered the car."You look amazing," Williams commented, casting a quick gl
Last Updated: 2024-08-09
Chapter: Chapter 103: LegaciesARIA'S POVAnthony said not to bother about Dane."He's got nothing now Aria." He said, hugging me. "So there's nothing to worry about."That put my heart to rest, as it was true. Dane had no where to run to, he had nowhere to be. Unless I was wrong.*** Months later ***I woke up to foreign noises coming from the bathroom. Anthony had left a note saying that he had to leave the pack to attend to other issues pertaining to his taking over of Crescent moon pack and Nightfang pack. That he would be home before lunch.I put back the note on the table where he had left it, moving towards the bathroom to see what was going on.And there they were fighting. Again.Selena and Claire never seemed to get along. Claire said that she hated her, that Selena was too entitled. While Selena on the other hand said that Claire doesn't want to get along with her."You don't put that in here." Claire was saying to Selena. "She doesn't like that.""That's not right." Selena said looking at the object in q
Last Updated: 2024-07-26
Chapter: Chapter 102 : A Promise To LiveDANE'S POVFor hours now, I had been running aimlessly away from my prison walls. I might have been a slave just when Anthony had power over the Lycan pack. But now that he had possessed the Crescent Moon pack and Nightfang pack, I couldn't bring my mind to the fact that I would have to be a slave to him forever.I ran on, the forest closing in on me with every step I took. If it was just my mind playing tricks on me or real, I didn't know. I just knew that I had begun to feel suffocated.My feet were covered in bruises. My clothes were torn. My shirt was covered in dried blood that I bled when I was escaping. And my trousers were so torn, that my legs were covered in serious injuries that needed to be treated urgently to prevent getting infected.At every step of the way, I felt like I was being followed, felt like something was going to lash out at me from the shadows of the forest, tearing me to pieces.I carried a silver dagger, and a bottle of powdered wolfsbane, just in case I wa
Last Updated: 2024-07-26
Chapter: Chapter 101: Three in OneARIA'S POV"Look at you looking so Alphaly." I said to Anthony walking up to him.Days after the war between the Lycan pack and Nightfang, he was now the alpha of both Nightfang and crescent moon pack."Is that even a word?" He asked me, smiling."How would I know?" I chuckled."Interview time." I said, clearing my throat, picking up my hairbrush as a microphone and walking to him."What are you doing?" He asked, laughing."What does it look like, my love?" I asked him, stressing the love, a little. "I'm interviewing you." I said, answering his question."Okay, fine." He said adjusting the sleeve of his shirt."Here, let me help you do that." I said to him, dropping my hairbrush on the vanity table, helping him adjust his dressing.He looked so good and much more handsome after he had taken over his two rivalry packs. Even his aura had changed. He now exuded more power than he did before."This feat has never been achieved in the history of the Lycan pack had it?" I asked him, referrin
Last Updated: 2024-07-26
Chapter: Chapter 100: The Beginning of the EndANTHONY'S POVDarcy was Aria's sister. At least, had been Aria's sister ever since. But seeing the Bourdain crest in her shoulder and knowing that I had bitten her but that she didn't get hurt, put all the pieces together."Freya." I said, my voice failing me."Amor." She said tearing up and falling to the floor.Darcy was Freya, my sister that we had lost during the war with Nightfang.She had always found it difficult to say the name Anthony.*** Flash back ***"Say Anthony." I said to her,"Nanony." She said,"No Anthony." I corrected."Do leave the girl alone Anthony, she can't pronounce that and you know it." My mum said coming up behind us. "Why don't you try this." She said sitting down on the bed.She looked at Freya. "Say Amor." "Amor." She said and burst into shrieks of loud laughter. "Amor! Amor!""Mom, don't do that please." I said, half glaring at my mother. "She likes it l, look at her." She favored Freya with a gentle smile. "Freya, you will now call your brother 'Amo
Last Updated: 2024-07-23
Chapter: Chapter 99: When Day Becomes Night in a BlinkChapter 99: WHEN DAY BECOMES NIGHT IN A BLINKANTHONY'S POVThe remaining guards and servants that were alive recoiled when I entered the main pack house that housed Logan and darcy.Elijah, my warriors and I had taken down all the guards that stood in our way but at the expense of the lives of some of our warriors.It was a war anyway. Both sides were bound to lose something and I had witnessed it before.There were whispers of my name from the servants and remaining guards that Aria had not killed or wounded, as she had done a marvelous job of taking out most of the guards that tried to prevent her from going to Logan and Darcy.But where was she at the moment? I didn't know the full placements of the rooms in this packhouse even though I had visited before. Just as I was contemplating where to head while Elijah and my remaining warriors keep the guards and pack members intact, a young lady of about late teens or early twenties tried to walk up to me."What do you think you are doi
Last Updated: 2024-07-23
Chapter: Chapter 98: Here and Now, Now or Never!!THIRD PERSON POVLogan looked from his Luna to Aria, unsure of who to believe."Come on, baby." Darcy said to him: "You wouldn't believe her lies, would you?" She asked him. "She's a born liar, sweetheart. A traitor." Darcy said, defending herself.Aria was indeed a traitor to Nightfang, she had lied to me. Logan thought. Besides, I don't even love her, I love Darcy, it will always be Darcy. He spoke within himself. But ever since I met Aria, she has never lied to me about anything. She was always open and kept no secrets from me. He thought, looking at Aria as she stood where she had been since she came into the room, looking at Darcy with a look of bemusement, mixed with disgust on her face.Was she really right? He asked within him."Baby, look at me." Darcy said, turning Logan away from Aria to face her. "I love you, and you know it." She said."So you didn't do it." Logan replied, finally finding his voice. "Did you, Darcy?" He inquired, staring at her."Of course not, baby." Sh
Last Updated: 2024-07-23