D E L I L A HAzriel didn't come back last night. I tossed and turned all night, hoping he would walk through the door and curl up next to me, telling me everything was going to be okay.To reassure me that we were going to be fine. But he never did. I dragged myself from the bed, deciding that I wanted to shower in my room today. With everything that happened last night, I didn't want more things that would remind me and being in his room wasn't going to help. I had moved into his room two months ago, well not completely since my clothes and other essentials were still in my room.After taking my shower, I walked down the stairs, wrapping my hoodie tighter on my body. Winter was going to be here in a few days and the weather was freezing already.Coupled with the fact that I have been getting annoying illnesses these past few days. It was probably a reaction from the cold. I have a love/hate relationship with the cold, well the bad part being that it always made me sick. Although, t
A Z R I E LI was suddenly hit with a feeling of nostalgia as I stood yet again in the waiting room of the hospital, hoping for positive news.Delilah was in there right now, battling to stay alive. The truck had hit Delilah's side of the car, causing more damage.Carla only had slight scratches on her body which was being treated. It's been two hours of rushing Delilah into the hospital and not even one doctor is here to ease my worries. “She's going to be fine, Azriel. Delilah is a strong woman if you haven't noticed.” Sienna said, squeezing my shoulders comfortingly.I rubbed a hand over my face in frustration. “Goddess, I hope so. I truly hope so. I don't know what I will do if I ever lose her.” I said, resting my head on my hands.“You love her, don't you?” Sienna said, making me turn to her, her eyes were filled with tears as she smiled.Did I love Delilah? Was this really how love feels? Because I never wanted it to end. I think I fell in love with her from the moment her inno
A Z R I E LI nodded my head composedly, despite the storm brewing in my head. “Does she know?”“I haven't told her about the pregnancy. I thought it was best to inform you first then you could break the news to her.”“Thank you, Doctor Roland.” I said, nodding my head.“It's always a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Marino. I've heard so many good things about you and the success of your company.” He said with a broad smile. Now wasn't the time, man… I thought dejectedly.When he didn't get a response, his smile dimmed a little as he stuttered, “I'll leave you to it, I have to get back to work. Congratulations again, Mr. Marino.” He said, finally walking out.I stared at the door that led to Delilah's room, my mind reeling with a million thoughts. “Shit, what am I going to do?”“I definitely wasn't expecting that,” Sienna breathed out from behind me. “I'm finally going to be an aunty.” Her last sentence drew my attention as I looked at her like she was crazy.“Really? That's all you ca
A Z R I E LMy heart felt tight as I felt like everything was finally falling into place. Because it was. I looked at Delilah, my expression conveying how I felt. I placed my hand over the one of her belly, already hearing the tiny heartbeat of our little one. “I'm never going anywhere, detka. I promise to be with you every step of the way and hold your hands as we go through this new phase. You have no idea how happy you just made me.” I said, sincerity dripping in my words.Delilah sniffed, tears blurring her eyes as she squeezed my hands. “You make me happy, Azriel. I never realized how sad and boring my life really was until you came into the picture. Though, we didn't meet on good circumstances, you and this baby are the best thing to ever happen to me. I can't think of a future without you in it. I love you, Azriel.”Those words. Those were the words I've been waiting for her to say. Those three forbidden yet powerful words. I know I had heard her confess to them last night duri
A Z R I E LAs soon as the car parked in front of the station, I and the guys immediately made our way inside. The police looked shocked to see us as they looked between each other. Of course, they were humans and they only knew me as the CEO of Marino construction company, but that was also enough to instill fear in them.M-mr. Marino, we weren't expecting you.” One of the officers said with a grin but I couldn't miss the smell of fear radiating off of him. Disgusting.“Where is he?” I seethed impatiently.“Who?” The officer asked, further infuriating me. I reached out and grabbed him by the collar, slamming him to the wall as he stared at me with horror filled eyes. “Don't fucking play dumb with me or I'm going to make you lose your fucking job and make sure you remain jobless for the rest of your miserable life. Don't fucking test me. Where. is. he?”His lips trembled as he tried to fight for air, his eyes darting between the guys and I. “He– he has been granted bail. He left not
D E L I L A HAzriel never told me about how his confrontation with the truck driver went no matter how much I asked. It's been two days since I've been discharged from the hospital and now I'm practically living in Azriel's room. He had ordered for all my clothes and belongings to be brought into his room.I couldn't even walk without him breathing down on my neck about being careful and watching my steps. If I had thought he was controlling before, it has gotten even worse now. A wave of dizziness and nausea suddenly hit me, making me jump from the bed and make a beeline to the toilet where I puked out everything I ate last night. I dry heaved, spitting out the bitter taste of vomit from my mouth as I tried to catch my breath. Azriel rubbed my back soothingly and I couldn't be more grateful. He helped me to my feet as I walked towards the sink and washed my face and my mouth.I stared at my sickly reflection in the mirror. It was as if my morning sickness had gotten worse now that
D E L I L A H “What the fuck are you doing here?” Azriel growled, abruptly standing on his feet, causing the chair to screech loudly. Azalea smirked, shoving his hands into his pocket. “Now, is that a way to greet your beloved parents?” Azriel took a threatening step towards him as I watched the whole scene unfold. “You haven't answered my fucking question. What the fuck are you doing in my house?” “Azriel, son…” The older woman started but Azriel immediately caught her off. He turned to her gritted, “What is this bitch doing here?” He shouted, pointing at the younger girl. “As if still staying with this bastard after he cheated on you isn't enough, you let him bring his bastard daughter into my house?!” The girl in question looked like she wanted to be anywhere but here. She looked so out of place and I almost pitied her. It was all adding up now. Azriel had a stepsister? As if only now noticing my presence, Azriel's father's eyes turned to me and I suddenly felt the urge to s
D E L I L A H It was getting pretty late and Sienna was getting ready to leave. The rest of the day was spent in awkward silence except the occasional questions at Sienna who barely gave her answers. Without thinking, I said, “Why don't you all stay here? I mean that if you don't want to stay in the pack house, we have spare bedrooms that you could stay in.” I suggested and Sienna narrowed her eyes at me, trying to discreetly shake at head. “No dear, Azriel wouldn't like that–” Ravenna started but I cut her off softly. “I'm sure Azriel wouldn't mind. This house is big enough for all of us.” Ravenna's mouth split into a warm smile. “If you insist, dear. Thank you.” I smiled in return, turning to Sienna. “Will you stay too?” I asked, my eyes pleading. But she shook her head. “I'll pass.” Her voice was loud of emotions and suddenly I could see hints of Azriel's traits in her. Sienna might be playful and appear too jovial, but she definitely has a dark side no one knows about. Just