Nobela ni Natsumi

Chapter 9A Dark CornerElara Winterfell.My clothes were beginning to stick to my skin due to sweat that poured down as I walked tiredly under the hot sun. I was roaming the streets while trying to put my mind together. There were numerous people who saw me and had taken pictures and videos to mock me.What would I do at this point? A face jumped into my mind and I jolted in my trance. Tricia! I could call her for help. She still lives in the state, maybe she could help me out for a few days until I could find my feet.I took out my phone and looked for a shade to stand under. I dialled her number and she picked on the second ring.“Hello? Hello? Who is this?” Her voice filled the speaker and I breathed a sigh of relief. At least she picked up the call.“Tricia… It's me.” I said softly. “It's Elara.”“Oh…" I could hear the disappointment in her voice. “How are you doing, Elara?” She asked with no hint of warmth in her voice.I could picture her standing in her house with her weight r

Chapter 8 Dead End. Elara Winterfell. My legs felt heavy as I trudged out of the company. Cameras were clicking, flashes almost blinding me, but I was numb to every feeling. As I stepped out of the building, I turned to give it one last look. The happy and sad memories I had here… Unconsciously, my eyes flitted up towards the top of the building and something struck me. One of the windows was open. That was weird. The CEO never let his windows be opened by anyone. The conditioning in the room was more than enough for that. Suddenly, I felt so self-conscious. I felt like I was being watched from that distance. Was he there? Was he looking at me? Why would he even do that? I shook my head to myself and walked out of the massive gate, saying a silent prayer against the insanity of my mind. “Where are you going, ma'am?” I almost jumped, startled. A cab was in front of me. When did I even stop it? “Uh… I…" I stuttered for a few seconds, “Skyline Avenue. The sixth street after the

Chapter 7Taste Of A Medicine.Elara Winterfell.The chill that seeped into my bones did not reduce when I wobbled my way out of the office. The tension in the air had become thicker, and I struggled not to choke.The threat… Did he know? Did he know all these while that the children did not belong to Connor? Was he trying to punish me thinking I betrayed his best friend?I released a deep breath I didn't know I held. I just lost my job. The only thing that gave me hope in my current situation.“Here is the letter.” A sharp voice said beside me with all manner of formality.“Catherine…" I gave her a tight smile, nodding towards her and getting the letter.Catherine was Rowan's personal assistant, and I knew she was trying her best to be professional.“Thank you.” I said slowly to her, and her gaze softened.She leaned into me and whispered into my ears. “I believe you, Lara. I know you didn't cheat on him. I know you did not pin a pregnancy on him. I believe you.”My chest tightened e

Chapter 6Fired.Elara Winterfell.I wore my flat shoes today, in contrast to the stilettos I always wear to work. But even with the flat shoes which barely ever made any noise, all eyes were on me the moment I stepped into the building of my workplace.“That's her…” The first whisper reached my ears.“She still dared to show her face at work? She really doesn't have any shame…"“To think she could slither her way into the life of Connor Watson that way, she's despicable!”People did not try to hide their disgust for me, as they stared at me openly and pointed brazenly.“She used to carry her shoulders up anytime, right? It serves her right! I wonder how long she will continue to work here…"I could only bow my head in shame and walk into the nearest elevator, my heart was heavy, and I breathed a deep sigh of relief as the elevator doors closed. I steeled myself not to cry. I couldn't cry! I had to be strong! One way or the other, I had to still move forward.And I could not lose my j

Chapter 5 Not His Children Elara Winterfell. My hands shook as I picked up my phone to call Isabel. Isabel picked the call on the first ring. “What do you want, Lara?” Her voice was that of irritation. “To get Connor back? I'm sorry that's not possible…" “But, why would you do this to me?” I was already tearing up as I listened to the heartless voice of my best friend. “You know the truth. You know me, Isabel. You know that I would never cheat on Connor. I love him!” There was a loud laugh on the other end of the call. “Lara?” Isabel called sweetly. “Are you that dense to think that Connor is actually the father of your child?” “Yes, Isabel! I'm very sure. I would never…" “You don't get this, Lara.” Isabel sighed. “Alright, tell me what you remember from the night you slept with him.” “I know it happened during my boss' party– Rowan Nightshade's birthday party.” “Okay? What else do you remember?” I struggled to remember the details of the party, but I kept coming up at bl

Chapter 4 Aborting The Pregnancy. Elara Winterfell. I was woken up from sleep by a continuous banging on my door. My heart dropped to my stomach instantly. Was Connor already here to chase me out of the house? I tiptoed and viewed from the peephole of the door, and the person I saw behind it was much worse than Connor himself. “Open the door, Elara Winterfell!” The voice thundered in serious anger. “I know you're in there, and you better open up because if I do it myself, all hell will be let loose on you.” I gulped in fear as my hands shook when I tried opening the door. “Father, you're…” I didn't complete my statement when a heavy slap landed across my face. The stench of booze hit me as the slap made contact with my eyes as well. “Who is your father, huh?” His voice shook the walls of the house. “Is this what your mother did to me because the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. Are you really my child or just a pinned pregnancy on me by your stupid mother?” His word

Chapter 68Can We Be Friends?“What do you think you're doing?”Lilian sat casually on the black sofa of the living room when Daemon burst into the room angrily with Oliver and Wilder following behind.“Helping you.” Lilian replied without looking his way, a small book sat on her lap as her eyes ran through the page she was reading.“How is what you're doing being helpful?” Oliver burst in, her face twisted in anger and her hands shaking. “You offered them so much…"“Well…" Lilian cut her off sharply, closing the book with a soft thud before giving Oliver a cold look. “Isn't it better that they think we are divided?”Wilder gave the woman on the sofa a calculating look. Something had changed in her, and he didn't know when the change started. She was calmer this time, and there was also an edge to her. Lilian had an aloof expression on her face as she spoke to Oliver.“Why should they think we are divided? They wouldn't trust us, or want to join forces with us.”“I'm not speaking of t

Chapter 67One Person.Night was beginning to fall, and she sat in a lonely corner of the bar watching every person who entered.“Losers.” She muttered to herself, the word leaving a sour taste in her mouth.“Do you need another glass, ma'am?” A tall and fair waitress sauntered to her side for the sixth time that evening to ask the same question even when her response was going to be the same.“No!” She replied, barely sparing the waitress a glance.She tapped her foot impatiently on the floor. What was keeping them so long? She had been seated here for over an hour, and they were yet to show up.“Ma'am…" The waitress called her again. “You can't stay here if you can't at least order a drink, it's bad for our business.”She dug her hand into the purse she held and drew out a wad of cash from it. “Will this do?”The waitress' eyes widened at seeing that amount of money at once. The woman turned her head towards the waitress this time, her perfectly carved eyebrows raised.“That should

Chapter 66First And Second Option.It was late into the night when the meeting was held. Outside was cold with the rain pattering on the roof, but inside a stark contrast to that. The room was big enough to contain all the Alphas, Daemon, Oliver and Wilder.Daemon sat at the head of the table, asserting his dominance over everyone. Yes, they were all Alphas, but no one on that table was anything close to being as strong as he was.“Can we begin?” His voice was deep and dark as he shifted slightly in his seat, sitting forward with a straight back, and an aura of a king flowed round him.The room was lit with little lamps which highlighted their faces and their shadows were cast on to the stone wall. The room smelled like burning wood–the burning fireplace that kept the room warm. In the middle of the room sat a uniquely carved table where all men, and one woman, sat around.“What is your purpose for this meeting?” One of the Alphas asked coldly, openly showing his aggression towards t

Chapter 65A Patron.Lilian.A knock sounded on the door pulling us out of the current conversation.“Come in.” Daemon responded to the knock, and we all turned towards that black oak door, waiting as it was slowly pushed open.“They are here…" Gamma Nowel, or should I say 'Alpha Nowel' walked into the room, pausing to take in the fading tension in the room.“Who?” Oliver rose from her chair in a fluid motion, her shiny hair falling in waves onto her slim back and waist. Her facial expression had turned neutral as she stared at him.Gamma Nowel, just like everyone else in the pack, was awestruck by her undeniable beauty and smooth voice. So, he turned to her and gave her the nicest smile he had to offer.“The Alphas have gathered. They are in the pack, and they would like to have a meeting tomorrow evening.”“Wasn't the meeting supposed to be held in a week's time?” Oliver questioned, and my eyebrows furrowed in confusion.What meeting? What Alphas?“What's going on?” I inserted mysel

Chapter 64Not Possible.Lilian.“What about my father?” My voice was low when I asked, and their expressions changed instantly.“Look…" Clara said, “Our mother has already said she doesn't know how you are. Please — stop butting into our family. You are causing a lot of inconvenience here.”The rest of them were intrigued with me. My eyes glazed over her and fell on my mother who did not meet my eyes. Her head was hung low, and her shiny black hair was tied into a tight bun. There was something weird about her expression, like she knew who I was but was denying me for some unknown reason.“Then…" I cut my eyes away from her and looked at everyone. “What about grandmother? Mom brought me here when I was five years old.”They were about to make an excuse when a heavy thud was heard from inside, and Eli looked like he just died and resurrected instantly.“She has woken up!” He cursed under his breath and stamped his foot, not hiding his glare from me.I waited, heart pounding slightly,

Chapter 63Breaking The Mating Bond.Oliver.“Where do you think she has gone this time?” Hailey looked tired to my side. “It's more than an hour and everyone is saying they haven't seen her.”“I don't know. I don't care.” I shrugged and walked on aimlessly, my heart barely in the search for Lilian.Why did Daemon even bother about a lowlife like her?“We need to find her before nightfall. Daemon's mood this evening was really erratic. He is worried that something bad has happened to her.”“Worried?” Those words bothered me.Daemon barely really cared about her and her movements. Why was he suddenly interested in her whereabouts?“Yeah.” She said and suddenly, her eyes lit up as she looked at me. “You know, since I reunited with my parents, I made a decision.”“Yeah? What about it?”“I've decided to join the pack warriors.” She smiled genuinely. “My training will start tomorrow.”“That's… That's really nice to hear.” I said in earnest, she looked really different now. She was no longe