Chapter: FINALThirteen Years Later…."Maxine, your daughter was found in the woods," the messenger said his voice quivering in shock and disbelief. "It's not confirmed yet, but the healer said her blood matches yours. It is … from your bloodline."Maxine froze, the aching ache of longing in her chest now replaced by the flicker of hope that she hadn't felt for years. She had scoured the earth for Hannah, year after year, refusing to let go of hope. The pack continued to move forward, living and thriving, but for Maxine, her heart was suspended in time. Since Hannah was taken from her by Leo, nothing in her life had held the promise of joy ever again.Rededicating herself, Maxine sped off to the healer's chambers. As she entered, her breath caught in her throat. There lay, on the bed, a young woman who resembled she had been taken from the very pages of Maxine's memory—a young Hadzen, her son, at the age that had passed since his own existence. This young woman was carrying his features that so clos
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Chapter: Chapter 90Hannah P.O.V.It was going to be perfect. Tonight. I wore my white dress. Wildflowers clutched in my hand. The heartbeats in my chest are not from fear but with excitement. It's going to be the beginning of our new life. Now he stood before me at the altar, his face alight with a radiant smile as he looked out at me as if I were his entire world, the small circle of his family smiling warmly to engulf me in a feeling of belonging that, up to now, I had never known."Victor," I panted, barely above a whisper. This was it. We were here finally, about to promise our lives to each other. Away from the craziness, away from the world of packs and politics, we had found a haven within the humans. We could just. exist. Love. Grow.But I could take only one step in his direction when a sound pierced the stillness, like a knife. A heavy thud of paws on earth. My body tensed, my instincts screaming at me. I knew that sound. Wolves.They descended upon us before I even had time to react.The cere
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Chapter: Chapter 89 Days slipped by, going to waste and slipping past one another in that little village where Lenor and her family dwelled. Hannah could see reason in her new life; she curled up in their little house in the warm spots and clutched a blanket she had spotted the first night there - light in scent with a fragrant smell of lavender - which Lenor brought home those aspects of comfort after years of love and care.In those early days, her quiet sobs filled the home, breaking the silence every morning and night. Only Victor, the ten-year-old boy who found her by the riverbank, could sometimes pull her out of her sadness." Hadzen…," she would whisper the name of her brother, softly, as if a fragile yet determined voice; as if saying it may somehow bring him closer: "Hadzen… "Victor would sit there, looking at her with a tearful light of sadness and determination in his eyes. He didn't understand the depth of her pain but could see how much she was hurting, and he wanted to help. After digging
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Chapter: Chapter 88"Hadzen!"The hysterical voice echoed through the night as Hadzen leapt out of bed his heart pounding. He could hardly see the figure in the darkness on the balcony but he knew he wouldn't mistake that shriek."Hannah!" he yelled jumping to his feet as his twin sister's body was dragged away by a tall, dark figure.Looking over his shoulder, he flashed Hadzen a derisive smile before leaping over the balcony. "Catch you later, Hadzen."He plunged into darkness with Hannah's screams."HANNAH!" Hadzen shouted, sprinting toward the balcony-but she was already gone."Hadzen! Wake up!" his mother cried in a panic, shaking him out of dazed shock.Hadzen blinked, dazed. To his left was his mom, Maxine, crying, her face streaked with tears, scared. His father, Alph, paced around the room, scanning everywhere, up and down."Where's Hannah?" Hadzen stuttered his words, his voice thick with panic. He looked to the bedside he shared with Hannah; she was gone."M-mom. she was here, right next to me
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Chapter: Chapter 87Five years had passed since then, and the children's laughter was again louder, as Hannah and Hadzen played with their cousin Dylan under the great oak tree in the courtyard of their estate, a warm afternoon spent in sheer energy as the three children ran round the great oak tree in the garden."Hannah! Slow up, wait for me!" he yelled as he chased after her as she plunged toward the tree. He had just been bumped by Tylan, their family friend, and was laughing as he tried to catch up with Hannah who always seemed faster."Catch me if you can, Dylan!" she laughed as her brown curls bounced and she climbed higher into the branches of the tree.Hadzen sat on a nearby bench, with a book in his lap, reading and looked up from his story with a frown. "Hey, don't be so noisy!" he said sternly.Hannah stopped half-way up the tree, looked down to Dylan who stood under, panting. The two looked at each other, their mischievous grins even as they understood each other without words — this was som
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Chapter: CHAPTER 86Eight months had passed since the arrival of her twins, Hannah and Hadzen, and the house was full of baby laughter and gentle cooing. Sunbeams streamed through the windows as she sat on the floor playing with Hannah cradled in her arms. "Dada, tell him Dada," Maxine said, nodding towards Alph, who was sitting nearby cuddling their son Hadzen.Hannah's look remained steady, directed up at Alph as her mouth worked on the syllables with a visible effort. "Da-ah," she said, her voice unstable but clear enough to send a shiver down Maxine's spine.Maxine opened her eyes widely in amazement. "Oh my gosh! You spoke!" she squealed, hugging Hannah closer. "That is my baby girl, such a rapid learner!Not to be outdone, Alph grinned and held Hadzen aloft in the air, bouncing him lightly. "Okay, little man, let's show your mom what you've got. Can you say 'Ma-ma'?"`Hadzen was shrieking with laughter as Alph twirled him around, his chubby little hands reaching up toward his dad. Though no words
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Chapter: FINAL 96She closed her eyes tight, felt the stab running through her chest by his claws and the warm spreading blood from her across to his ground below. In reality, Winter's line was blurring, though gritted she would let Leo go nowhere.Hadzen's heart stopped. He saw the whole scene. His mind screamed at him to get up and stop Leo. He could not do that, however. He was stuck in his place by the view of Winter's blood seeping from his body to the floor. In him, anger began to well but panic superseded it."No!" Winter's faint voice barely reached his ears as he snapped out of his paralysis. She coughed, the breath shallow. "Hadzen… get out of here… run…"Hadzen's legs began moving at a force that he couldn't control. He moved forward with a mind screaming desperately, "Winter!Leo looked up, his cold stare meeting Hadzen's. For a moment, they locked gazes, a silent challenge between them. But Leo didn't back down. His hand remained deep in Winter's chest, drawing out the power of the Eclipse
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Chapter: FINAL 95The blood moon deepened, casting an eerie glow across the window of Winter. It bathed her room in crimson light. Hadzen stood by the window, his sharp gaze fixed to the sky, his golden eyes reflecting the ominous red hue that the moon was assuming. Something was wrong. This air felt heavy, charged with unease, and his instincts screamed of danger. It felt unnatural to see how the light spread across the land, like a warning he alone could hear. He had felt this sort of dread before—a feeling of knowing tragedy was about to hit. His jaw clenched up as his fists closed up by his sides.He told himself, This isn't right. This is a sign.He could not resist it; the pull was too great, and he needed to return to the only place that held all the answers-the heart of Hampton. Now, he realized that the chaos he dreaded was no longer an eventuality but rather something that was already in process.Hadzen turned his face from the window; he relaxed his eyes because of what he saw-lies on the be
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Chapter: FINAL 94As they stood in front of the modest suburban home, which had a calm appeal due to the fading blue paint on the shutters, Winter’s pulse raced. After exchanging anxious looks, one of her two pals, Crisa and Maris, reached out and pressed the doorbell. Winter’s chest constricted as the bell reverberated throughout the home. She had no idea what to anticipate. She could hardly recall her time here, much less the individuals she may encounter.The woman in her late thirties emerged as the door swung open. Her tired eyes grew wide as they met Winter’s, and her dark hair was pulled back in a loose bun. Her palm gripped the doorframe as though to steady herself, and her lips parted in a wordless gasp.“Winter.”With tears in her eyes, the woman’s voice broke. Unsure of what to say or do, Winter stood motionless. It was hard to ignore the intensity emanating from the woman, even though her face was unfamiliar.“Mom?” Winter hesitated, the word unfamiliar to her.The woman sprang forward and
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Chapter: FINAL 93The air in Hampton was heavy, the weight of decisions and revelations pressing down on Winter as she stood by the edge of the forest. The towering trees, their roots steeped in ancient magic, seemed to whisper warnings. Leaving the wolf’s sanctuary meant venturing into a world she had only glimpsed through distant memories—a world that neither embraced nor understood the Eclipse essence she now unknowingly carried.Hadzen stood beside her, his presence grounding her. His sharp gaze scanned the horizon, his usual stoic demeanor softened as he glanced her way. “Are you sure about this?” he asked, his voice low, laced with both worry and resolve.Winter tightened her grip on the straps of the bag slung over her shoulder. “I have to be. I need answers, Hadzen. About who I am… about what happened that night.”He nodded, his jaw tightening. “Then I’m coming with you. Whatever we face out there, we face it together.”Winter’s heart fluttered at his words, but she kept her emotions in check.
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Chapter: FINAL 92As they strolled in quiet, the group was bathed in dappled light from the morning sun that filtered through the thick forest canopy. Winter followed Hadzen, her mind still jumbled from the night they’d spent together. She couldn’t deny the throbbing warmth in her heart, which was a maelstrom of perplexity and shame. It was difficult to control the feelings that threatened to overtake her because of the constant cadence of Hadzen’s steps in front of her, which was both consoling and agonizing.“Winter.”Her reverie was interrupted by Hadzen’s forceful yet gentle voice. His keen eyes scanned her face as he paused to walk next to her.“You haven’t said anything.”She shrugged, avoiding his eyes. “I have a lot on my mind.”A slight smile twisted Hadzen’s lips. “You’ve never been adept at controlling your feelings.”His sly gaze caused Winter’s cheeks to heat up. “And your ability to read them is obnoxious.”He answered in a firm yet light tone, “I’d call it a skill.”As they walked, his h
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Chapter: FINAL 91The Hampton estate was oppressively quiet. Winter was standing by her room’s window, staring off into the huge forest beyond. She was struggling to breathe as the weight of the disclosures from the last few days slammed against her chest. She wasn’t Hannah. She wasn’t the ideal, compassionate, and predestined girl that everyone believed her to be. The delicate strands of her identity had been ripped by that fact, and she felt as though she was coming apart.The door behind her squeaked open. Winter did not arrive. She was not required to. The only person who could break through the jumble of her thoughts was someone she knew. Her voice was firm but scratchy as she replied, “I thought I locked the door.”Hadzen entered, his presence reverberating throughout the space. His golden eyes stared at her silhouetted figure against the faint moonlight for a moment before he spoke. At last, he murmured in a low, gravelly voice, “You did.”“I’m not interested.” The sight of him made Winter’s che
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Bound by Gun (Book 1)
Catalina De Luca’s world turns into trouble when a single bullet, unleashed in a moment of heartache by her shattered father, almost claims the life of young Luca Moretti—the 10-year-old son of Matteo Moretti, a formidable billionaire with deep connections to a dangerous underworld.
Matteo is driven by a fierce, unwavering belief: “An eye for an eye. And a tooth for a tooth"As danger looms over his son’s life, a fierce determination ignites within him, driving him toward a singular path of retribution.
That night, Catalina’s father, consumed by grief over his wife’s passing, unleashed his anguish into the darkness, each shot echoing his heartache. But in a fleeting moment of happiness, a stray bullet found its mark, hitting young Luca and shattering the bliss.
Now, Matteo’s fury is limitless. He captures Catalina’s father, dragging her into his lavish estate, a gilded cage where she must tend to Luca until he is strong enough for the crucial surgery that could save his life.
But time stretches painfully as Luca’s condition halts the operation, and Catalina is pulled into Matteo’s mysterious realm, where peril lurks beneath every gleaming facade, and the notion of safety is nothing but a mirage.
As she delves into the depths of Matteo’s existence, Catalina finds herself captivated by his intricacies—a man who embodies both fierce determination and gentle vulnerability, shattered yet resolute.
Catalina uncovers the truth behind Matteo's past, uncovering a heart yearning for redemption and love. As stakes rise, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: navigate the dangerous journey or heal Matteo's broken spirit, seeking salvation for both. In a realm dominated by retribution, is love possible as the only solution to set aside the dangerous world?
Basahin
Chapter: CHAPTER 11Catalina’s POV.The door shut with a soft but final click; the sound echoed through my ears like a gunshot, making me shudder.I slid down the doorframe, my legs no longer able to hold me up. Sobs wracked my body, my shoulders shaking with each ragged breath. My fingers rose to touch my lips—the same lips Matteo had ravished with a hunger that left them raw and tingling.The feel of his mouth, his hands, his heat—all of it—was branded into me like a scar that could never be washed off.Why had he done this?The pain of his hard kiss pulsed like agony across my lips. I licked salty tears as they fell, mixing with the lingering smell of whiskey and smoke that clung to me. My heart pounded within my chest, each beat a mix of fear, confusion, and something far more dangerous—a spark I refused to name.He was drunk.That was the only explanation. I kept repeating it like a mantra. Matteo was drowning in his anger, frustration, and the alcohol-fueled fire he couldn’t control.But the look i
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Chapter: CHAPTER 10 (18+)Matteo’s POV The whiskey burned down my throat. A trail of fire danced with the rage simmering within me. The glass in my hand was chilled to perfection, but nothing seemed able to curb the heat rising from within my chest. Smoke curled around me, a mist of frustration and fury. A half-smoked cigarette dangled between my fingers, the glow between my curled, stiff fingers the only warmth in the dimly lit sala. I took another long drag, letting the smoke sear into my lungs before slowly blowing it out. My head was a battle zone, images of deception flashing like gunfire: Victor and his sneer, poisoned wine, and the audacity of men who believed they were more clever than me—better or more worthy of what I’d earned in blood and steel. The business world was a more deadly version of an unloaded pistol with the safety off. Deals sealed with a handshake could explode like grenades. Survival was more than just pulling a trigger; it meant knowing when to pull it, who to aim at, and making
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Chapter: CHAPTER 9Matteo’s POV Smoke and tension clung to the air like a wet shroud. The subdued hum of conversation and clinking glass were nearly inaudible in a place where one came to hear oneself think. The crystal chandeliers hung in the air like shards of stars, casting fractured light on the velvet-lined booths. I sat back in my chair, slouching my arm across the leather top, fingers tracing patterns no one else knew. I fixed my gaze on the man seated opposite me. Victor Ramirez. He wore a suit that looked like something a wannabe potentate would wear, slicked-back hair, a glint of gold on his wrist from his watch, and a smile so fake he could have sold it in a promise-filled pitch. Business partner. In my world, trust was a currency that far exceeded the value of gold, and right now, the market is crashing. I took a slow sip of whiskey. The burn traveled down my throat, anchoring me in the moment. My instincts buzzed subtly, every nerve on edge. The noise—chatter, laughter, the clinkin
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Chapter: CHAPTER 8Catalina’s POVThe sun rises; its soft golden fingers streak along the walls through the blinds. I slowly opened my eyes; Luca’s warmth was replaced by absence. My chest is knitted tight with panic.Where is he?I sat upright as I could feel the chill of the sheets where he was. My heart was drumming against my chest. I flung my legs out onto the cold hardwood floor at the side of the bed, laced up on my toes. My buzzing mind had me moving as I walked on padding feet out of the room.The clinking was what drew me, and I walked into the kitchen.I could feel the relief pouring into me as I looked into the room and saw him sitting at the table. Little hands clasped daintily around a spoon, bright eyes fixed on eating his breakfast. Not for long. My eyes left him to settle on the man by the counter. His back was turned toward me. Broad shoulders and tensed posture made my skin shiver, and even the air around him looked frozen.Matteo.The way he held that steaming coffee mug was tight en
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Chapter: CHAPTER 07Matteo’s POV.It was well past midnight when I made my way back. The burden of the week hung heavy, a silent chain pulling me down with every move. The hallway lay in a heavy silence, the air thick and unmoving, interrupted only by the relentless ticking of the clock. The scent of home lingered in the air—leather, a whisper of pine, and something delicate, something I couldn’t quite place but recognized as hers.The coat fell from my shoulders, draping itself over the nearest chair without a care. The tension in my neck demanded relief, yet the sight of the door slightly ajar down the hallway held me captive, unyielding. A narrow beam of light crept out, casting a faint glow on the shadowy ground.I had no desire to see it. But my feet moved me ahead regardless, silent and deliberate, like a hunter closing in on its target. I cracked the door just wide enough to take a look inside.And there they stood.Catalina lay on the bed, her arm wrapped around Luca, a silent guardian in the sha
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Chapter: CHAPTER 06Catalina’s POV. I was making Luca’s bed nice and neat, gently smoothing out the sheets while he was in the bathroom. The room was so still and quiet, which felt really different from all the thoughts racing around in my head. While I folded the blanket and set it neatly on the edge of the bed, I couldn’t help but notice the vanity table nearby. A piece of paper was there, a bit crumpled, with its edges curled from being held tightly. Feeling a bit curious, I picked it up and took a closer look at the drawing. A little boy with dark hair was holding hands with a blonde woman who had a bright, warm smile. A sleek black Maserati stood out in the background. My heart felt heavy. “Is she his mother?” I quietly said to myself. It was clear that she was everything to him. At his age, not having a mother’s love can really hurt, leaving a mark that might take a long time to heal. It makes sense that he held on tightly to every memory he had of her. “That’s my mom,” a soft voice whispe
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Chapter: CHAPTER 12Ilang saglit na katahimikan ang namagitan kina Dark at Carissa matapos ang kanilang tensyonadong palitan ng salita. Nakatingin si Carissa sa sahig, tila pinipilit ang sarili na hindi magpakita ng kahinaan sa harap ng asawa. Pero sa loob niya, wasak na wasak na siya. Hindi niya gustong makipagbangayan. Ang nais niya lang ay magkaroon ng katahimikan at kalayaan, lalong-lalo na para sa anak nilang si Malia."Dark," basag ni Carissa sa katahimikan, pilit niyang pinapakalma ang nanginginig na boses, "hindi kita iniwan dahil gusto kong saktan ka. Iniwan kita dahil... gusto ko lang ng katahimikan. Ng kapayapaan para sa sarili ko at para kay Malia."Tumitig si Dark sa kanya, ang mga mata nito'y malamig at parang nagmamasid sa bawat galaw niya, na parang binabasa ang kanyang kaluluwa. Walang emosyon ang makikita sa kanyang mukha, pero sa loob niya, bumubula ang galit at lungkot."Peace? Carissa, satingin mo ba, hindi ko rin gustong magkaroon ng katahimikan sa buhay natin?" tanong ni Dark, may
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Chapter: CHAPTER 11Habang nakatitig si Carissa sa anak niyang si Malia na abala sa paglalaro ng Barbie dolls, hindi niya maiwasang mapabuntong-hininga. Napakabilis ng mga pangyayari, at ngayon, heto siya, nasa loob ng opisina ni Dark, kasama ang kanilang anak. Matagal na niyang iniwasan ang ganitong sitwasyon, ngunit parang tinadhana na magkita sila muli."Mommy, ang cute ng mga dolls na 'to," Masiglang sabi ni Malia, habang pinapaikot ang Barbie na mas malaki pa sa kanya.Ngumiti si Carissa, pilit na itinatago ang bigat na nararamdaman. "Yes, baby, it looks like you," sabi niya, kasabay ng paghaplos sa nagulong buhok ng anak.Napatingin si Malia sa gilid niya at napansin niya si Dark, na abala sa pakikipag-usap kay Law. "Mommy, ang gwapo ng lalaki na 'yon," bulong ni Malia habang itinuturo si Dark.Napalunok si Carissa at bahagyang napangiti. "Silly little girl," he said, attempting to hold back the emotion. Pero deep inside, he knows that the kid was right. If Dark had been handsome before, he was far
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Chapter: CHAPTER 10 Ilang oras din ang biyahe ni Carissa mula sa beach house patungo sa opisina ni Dark. Habang papalapit na siya sa gusali, tinitingnan na siya ni Dark mula sa CCTV monitor. Malamig ang tingin, at ang mga paa niya ay nakapatong sa mesa. Walang bakas ng emosyon sa kanyang mukha, pero alam niyang darating ang sandaling ito. Pagdating ni Carissa sa entrance, humarap siya sa guard na naka-duty. "Kailangan kong makausap si Dark," madiin niyang sabi, dala ang pag-asa na makita na niya si Malia. Gusto niyang makuha ang anak niya at umalis agad sa lugar na ito. "Ma'am, hindi po kami uma-accept ng bisita kapag wala pong appointment kay Sir Dark," sagot ng guard, matigas ang tono, na para bang isa na lang ito sa mga routine niyang trabaho. "But! Look, kailangan ko siyang kausapin! Please!" pagsusumamo ni Carissa, pero tila bingi ang guard. Naiinis na siya, at tila nawawala na ang pasensya niya. "Ma'am, hindi nga po pwede. Wala pong notice ang tauhan ni Sir Dark para papasukin kayo," the guard s
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Chapter: CHAPTER 9"Make sure you take care of Malia today," ordered Dark to Luna as he put on his coat. "Don't come in. I have an important meeting today, and I just need to have peace of mind that Malia is okay without me." Tumango si Luna, may bahagyang takot sa kanyang mga mata. "Sige, ako na ang bahala kay Malia. But, Dark, siguradong ayos ka lang ba? You look. tense," dagdag niya, alam ang bigat ng dinadala ni Dark. "I'm fine," sagot ni Dark nang walang emosyon. Hindi niya gustong ipakita ang tunay niyang nararamdaman. "It's just business, nothing personal." Ngunit alam ni Luna na higit pa roon ang nasa isip ni Dark. Matagal na niyang kilala ang kanyanh boss, at alam niya kung gaano kaseryoso ito pagdating sa ganitong klaseng mga bagay. Pagkatapos ng maikling pag-uusap, umalis na si Dark, dala ang lahat ng plano sa utak niya. Sumakay siya sa kanyang itim na kotse at nagmaneho patungo sa isang high-end na lugar kung saan nakatakdang maganap ang kanyang meeting kay Amando. --- Pagdating
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Chapter: CHAPTER 8Hindi na halos makita ni Carissa ang direksyon ng mga paa niya habang nagtatakbo, pinipilit abutin ang sasakyang papalayo, bitbit ang pinakamahalaga sa kanya—ang kanyang anak na si Malia. She keeps on running to reach the vehicle that is now getting farther and farther, carrying with it the most important thing that mattered to her—her daughter, Malia. That it had taken away from her this little angel of hers gave Carissa an inexplicable pain. "Please! Please, help me! Someone took my daughter!" halos pasigaw na pakiusap ni Carissa habang umiiyak, bumabagsak ang bawat luha sa kalsada. Kahit na may ilang tao ang nagtatangkang lumapit, wala ni isa ang makagawa ng kahit ano. Walang nakakita sa aktwal na pangyayari, at parang bumagsak na lang bigla ang mundo ni Carissa. She hurried to the nearest police station, hoping to get some help, but the process in there was incredibly slow. "Already said they took my daughter! Gaano ba kahirap intindihin yon?!" galit na tanong ni Carissa, halo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 7Dark sat in his dimly lit office, a gun in one hand and pictures all across his desk. It was a photo of Carissa, his wife—or more rightly, ex-wife—with their child, Malia. It showed them on a beach resort, happily making juice as though they did not have any care in the world. His blood boiled. "Damn it," he muttered through gritted teeth. Matagal niya silang hinanap, at ngayon lang niya sila natagpuan, living a life without him. He couldn't believe it—the woman he had loved, the woman who left him and took their child—the woman whom, after all, was out there living her life, na parang walang nangyari.He pressed the intercom on his desk. "Pedro, Ramon, come to my office," he ordered, his voice cold and commanding. He didn't intend to show up in front of Carissa now, but he would see to it that she wouldn't be able to escape him anymore. He wasn't just going to let this slide. *No, Carissa would pay for leaving him behind.*Maya-maya pa'y pumasok na ang dalawang tauhan niya, parehong
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