Novels by Talia A.

Lucas's POV"What do you mean she sent you out of her house?" I said, standing up from my bed.Why would Elena hire men when Robert is more than capable?“She recruited men from Toplik security. They’re good. I can’t set up surveillance on her anymore, or I’ll be discovered. Toplik trains the best," Robert said, his voice strained.“You should have insisted, Robert,” I said, running my hands through my hair and letting out a frustrated sigh.“I did, but she was adamant. I’m worried about the kids too.”“How about you speak to the head of her security? See if he’ll let you monitor them from a distance?”“He wouldn’t allow it. Toplik security is strict with their operations. They won’t let an outsider near them.”I fell quiet for a moment. Protecting her and the kids was one thing, but I also wanted Elena back under my roof. I wanted to reignite the flames between us. It was selfish, but I had to take my shot.“Did you check out the worker who picked up the package from someone…?”“Yes,

Elena's POV"I've been waiting forever," I said into the phone, trying hard to keep my anger in check."We're sorry, ma'am. We needed to ensure we sent men suited for your situation. Also, one of our best men, Ardon, had escorted a dignitary to France and just returned two days ago. Apart from the others, he is also the man for the job. He’s leading the team.""Fine. My assistant told me they're on their way." I pulled Mia to my side. She kept looking around in fear, and I hated that."Yes, they should be there any minute now.""Alright. Send me an invoice and any other information I need to know.""It's been forwarded to your official email.""Can they start working right away?" I asked, looking up to see Robert standing in the doorway of my bedroom. Sighing, I got up, my eyes blazing with anger."Right away, ma'am. They are officially your bodyguards now until you no longer need them.""Thank you," I muttered and ended the call."Ma’am, we need to move you away from—" Robert started

"What the hell are you doing in my house? How do you know my address? How do you know when the men came into my house?" I said, glaring at Robert. I wouldn’t deny the fact that I was relieved; if they hadn't stepped in, my kids could have been hurt. Though Claire claimed one of the armed men was in my bedroom looking for something, while the other one held the nanny—who had my kids in her arms—at gunpoint. What could they be searching for? I wasn’t sure. But then she had stumbled upon them when she got into my house, ran, and hid in the closet of the guest room. That was when she called me.Hearts pounding, I had called Lucas, and he had the audacity to make a joke out of the whole situation."Ma'am..." Robert started."Now I’m 'ma’am'? What happened to Elena? I’m suddenly ‘ma’am’?" I said, throwing my hands in the air and shaking my head simultaneously.I saw the strain on his face. He had refused to let me enter Lucas’s mansion three years ago. He had stripped me of the respect he o

Lucas’s POVAs soon as Elena hung up on me, I exhaled, trying not to get upset. I had hurt her, and I had to endure whatever she threw at me in the process of trying to win her back.“Lucas, your chicken broth will get cold. You should eat it…” Mother said from behind me. I turned and walked to the dining area, exhaling softly due to the sharp jabs of pain I was feeling at my side. My mansion had been unusually quiet since I sent Sabrina packing. She had insisted it was a lie, but the evidence I had was more than enough proof. Since she left, my mother and sister had been extra cautious around me, and scared because of the attack I had at the hospital.As soon as the doctor arrived that day, they gave me IV medication to reverse the paralysis, but none of it worked until about an hour later, just like the woman had said.Who was she?!The police had searched the entire perimeter of the hospital, but it was like she vanished into thin air. The two bodyguards assigned to the entrance o

Elena’s POVA week had passed since I was discharged from the hospital, and everything still seemed vague. At different times, police officers visited my house, but there was no tangible information. I had to work from home, and some of my clients had to have their consultations with me via video conference. Victor had been calling to ensure I was fine, and despite my refusal, one of his bodyguards was sent to my house because the agency I reached out to was dragging their feet.I was overwhelmed, and I jumped at every sound at night. My beautiful life was suddenly exchanged with uncertainty. Still, I tried to remain positive. The police would get to the root of the matter. I kept telling myself over and over.It was time for my check-up, and I needed to visit the hospital. My driver drove me in my car while a police car trailed behind me. All the way to the doctor’s office, I refused to think about Lucas—or his touch! Especially his touch! One week, yet the memory of his hand around

Lucas's POVWhen I entered my hospital room, my phone rang. Steadying my breath, I picked up. It was Robert. We’d already spoken earlier that day, so when his call came through, I knew something important had happened."What's the latest development?" I asked, lying down on the bed. I rubbed my temple, trying to ease the headache that was gnawing at me."The attacker has been caught by the police, but he poisoned himself before they could get any useful information out of him.""What?!" I sat up, panic flooding through me. This was no ordinary attack. Anyone willing to go as far as covering their tracks with murder wasn't just an average person."Yes, but just before the police picked him up, he met with a man on the outskirts of the city. We’ve been tracking this man. So far, his activities seem normal, but we’re not sure if he’s connected to the attempt on Elena’s life. He’s our closest link, though.""Are the police aware of this?""No, they aren’t. He was arrested only minutes aft