KeleighMy brows arched in disbelief and I really did hope it was not what I thought they were discussing. I was heartbroken and shattered by what I had heard them say. Did they really know what had happened? Did they have an hand in it? There was possibly no way that could happen.There was an inner conflict in my heart for a couple of minutes.A sudden grip on my shoulder made me shiver, bringing me back to life immediately. I had been lost in my thoughts.“What are you doing here?” Roman questioned, his voice barely a whisper. He looked around suspiciously to be sure no one was looking at us. Relief washed through me at the realization that he was the one there and not someone else.“You were right…” I croaked, lowering my head in shame and defeat. I felt so stupid and used once again . Why was everyone against me? Why was everyone betraying me?“Shhhh….” He placed his hands to my lips and led me away to a secluded place, from where they were. I could barely walk and instead, stagg
~KeleighEvery part of me screamed in agreement with what they had said. Every part except my heart. While I still did care about them, I knew I had to stay back to fight them for what they had done. I just could not let it slide like it was nothing. They had to pay for everything.At that point, it began to make sense to me. They probably did not want me to go after Selene because they had an agreement with her. Perhaps, it was their wish for her to come into my life and make me miserable? I shook my head. I was taking things too far. They could not be so petty, could they?Arnold did not quite agree with Ryker and still tried to make his brother change his mind although Ryker did not seem to listen to him. I had no idea what was running through his mind but did he really want me to leave?“I do not know what you are talking about.” I scoffed. “Nothing is going on between us both. I only asked for his help. “ I responded immediately and folded my hands. My eyes became teary and yes,
~KeleighThe next couple of days were not so easy for me. Pretending and dining with my enemies… well, it was not so easy to do.Lost in thoughts one evening, a frantic knock on my door jolted me back to reality. Fear gripped me at first as I wondered who could be there at that time of the day. Hearing it for the second time however made me rise and proceed towards the door.My brows arched inward at the realization of what was going on but just before I could ask why he came by, he barged in quickly. I had no idea what was going on with him but he indeed looked very worried and scared. Something was definitely off.“What is going on? Speak to me.” I responded immediately as I held him close to see what he was up to. I had no idea of what to do at that minute as his heart seemed to be raising.“We have to kill them.” He spoke and my brows arched as I looked around to be sure no one was around us. I could not afford getting into trouble. My heart raced that very minute as I wondered wh
KeleighMurder…. It was just too big of a crime to think of. I had to figure out something else instead. I was a little worried and skeptical. Roman went on, trying to convince me to give my approval and I wished I could listen to him but something just did not seem right hence I decided to follow my heart.“Alright then. We will talk about it by evening.” I responded. He really didn’t want to leave and instead, try to urge me even more.“We will talk about it later. I have to think of how we will carry it out without us being caught.” I lied to him. Quite convinced, he nodded and walked away, looking around suspiciously like he had come to steal.Again, I was invited for lunch and just like always, the brothers seemed to be quite cheerful and excited to see me. Somehow, I felt guilty about everything that was going on. I had to put an end to it.“I will be going on an important trip again today.” Arnold informed me and I raised my brows to look at him. “I will be back in two days “ H
~KeleighThe moment the young man walked out of the room, relief washed through me. I was however still worried about the fact that they could come back to me. I tried to get up even though every part of my body ached.I however struggled to get up. Just then, the door pushed open and Roman walked in with a frown etched to his face.“You were right..” I croaked. “I should have listened to you. I should have eloped when you mentioned it. I should have escaped!” I yelled. It made my inside burn and I wished I could stop it but it just happened.“You just have to be careful but also, you need to stay calm. We will leave tomorrow night.” He spoke. I arched my brows. Did he really not understand what was going on?“What are you saying? I almost lost my life and all you can say is for me to be calm? I could have been dead right now. I could have been rotting away. Why on earth can you not see that?” I questioned.“I understand…. I understand how you feel about everything and I really do car
KeleighConfusion was a term that could not do justice to how I felt. I didn’t know what to believe anymore.“Leave.” Ryker ordered immediately and my eyes widened. Was this a plan of theirs to kill me?“I want him to be here. He has some… he has to be here.” I objected. As expected, their brows were raised and I knew it would make them doubt the relationship between us. “I just… need security. I cannot afford another attempt being made on my life again. I cannot take the risk.” I responded, trying so hard not to show any suspicions.“No one can be trusted.” Ryker responded. “Everyone… is a suspect in this pack and as a result…. No one can be excluded from being investigated. Please, let us do this for your sake. It is all for the best.”Arnold’s eyes , wide held the pleading of a puppy begging, impossible to resist. I looked up at him and then at Ryker.“Isn’t that so, Roman?” Ryker questioned with a smile on his face and Roman’s lips curved inwards although his eyes still remained f
~KeleighI wasn’t going to gullible with them. Although a greater part of me wanted to pour the drink on both of their bodies, it took the whole of me to exercise self control and not do it.I lowered the glass immediately and held it tight, looking through the content. I looked at them both and I could see the shock in their eyes.“They made this right in front of you, didn’t they?” I questioned. With a nod that showed he wasn’t sure of where I was heading to, he nodded and arched his brows.“Can you take a sip?” I questioned and his brows arched, perhaps surprised that I had made such a request. Arnold looked just as shocked as he wondered why I had asked for something like that.“I would like you to take a sip.” I requested again and Arnold stood up before proceeding towards his brother.“Do you.... think I can hurt you? Do you think I can kill you?” Ryker questioned, sounding so hurt and heartbroken. I wished I could tell him that was not the truth but instead, I remained mute. I
KeleighArnold walked right back in with a friend in his face just as I was about to head out of the room and o course, I did have a gazillion thoughts running my mind at that point. He could definitely not be there to hurt me, could he?I remained quiet as I stared at him still and he did the same too, looking quite exhausted.“Seeing you here at this time…I wasn’t expecting you.” I broke the deafening silence that was beginning to make me feel like a crazy woman. I had no idea what was going on through his mind but he did look like something was indeed going through his mind.“I was a little worried something could have happened to you.” He started and I arched my brows. What on earth was he talking about? Had they planned something else this time around?“What do you mean?” I probed even further. I was beginning to get quite confused.“The maid who served your meal had escaped and two of the guards were found dead. Perhaps, they had been poisoned.” He started. Just then, Ryker ram