Author's pov"Jen, what are you doing here?" Damien asked as he stepped into the room."Alpha Damien" she greeted with a bow, keeping her head low to avoid eye contact."Where is Zeta?" he urged."She had left to work Alpha""I called her boss she isn't there" he said in a low growl stepping closer.Jen gulped hard fidgeting. "She must have... ran into heavy traffic, it's not quite long she... left" Jen startled looking any where but the Alpha's direction.He took her in vaguely aware she was hiding something. He scoured the room and saw a mug and then her phone."Why would she leave this?" he asked walking towards the phone."She must have forgotten you know she was in a hurry she had missed her alarm and maybe forgot to take her phone""Well it explains why she wasn't taking my calls I'll give it to her at the office""No!" Jen blurted rushing to his side.''I'm sure you have other things.... to do Alpha why worry about her phone I assure you... my lady is fine" Jen said feeling be
Chapter 24The drive to the office was quick, without my phone I looked out the window enjoying the view of the city. We arrived then I paid the driver then looked around as a safety measure before I stepped into the office.I could feel the usual buzz of people rushing around, phones ringing, and keyboards clacking. It was just another morning, the herb had really helped ease my headache and I was ready to dive into my tasks for the day. My boss spotted me as I walked in."Zeta, good morning," he greeted me with a warm smile. "Good morning sir, I am very sorry for coming in late" I apologized quickly."No no it's fine, I heard about your accident over the weekend. Are you feeling alright?"I nodded, appreciating his concern. "Thank you, sir. I'm fine, just a few bruises. Nothing serious. I'm ready to get back to work."His expression softened, and he placed a hand on my shoulder. "Zeta, accidents can be tough. You've been through a lot. How about taking a day or two off to rest and
He handed me a box, and I eagerly took it, my hands trembling with excitement.Carefully, I opened the box, revealing a beautiful bracelet nestled inside. It glistened under the moonlight, reflecting a rainbow of colors. I couldn't help but smile at the sight of it. "It's very pretty," I said, my voice filled with genuine delight. Damien beamed, clearly pleased with my reaction. "To match the necklace" he said kissing my forehead.Overwhelmed with emotions, I couldn't contain my happiness. I wrapped my arms around Damien, tears welling up in my eyes. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to have a guy like him in my life. Gratefulness flooded my heart, and I thanked him profusely for the thoughtful gift.At that moment, our lips met in a passionate kiss right there on the busy street. It was as if time stood still, and we were the only two people in the world. The warmth of his embrace and the taste of his lips brought a sense of euphoria that I hadn't experienced before. It was a kiss
Damien's povI woke up late in the morning with a strong urge to see Zeta before she headed off to work. I didn't like the way I walked out after the amazing day we had, we should have spent the night together.The sun was just starting to peek through the curtains as I made my way to her room. I approached her door then knocked slightly while turning the knob I noticed that it was locked, which struck me as strange. Usually, her door was open, inviting me in with open arms.I knocked on the door louder, my heart pounding in fear, why would she lock the door?After a few moments, I heard the click of the lock being undone. Zeta opened the door, and a wide smile spread across my face. We embraced tightly, savoring the warmth of each other's presence.But as I held her, my eyes wandered to her injured wrist. It was wrapped in a bandage, and concern filled my voice as I asked, "Zeta, what happened to your wrist?"She hesitated for a moment, a flicker of unease passing through her eyes.
Chapter 27 I sat on the edge of my bed, lost in my thoughts, contemplating the choices I had made. Should I have told Damien about the bracelet? Maybe I should have lied, claimed it wasn't with Belinda. But that small cut on my finger had given me away, revealing my secret. It was too late to take back my words now, and regret consumed me as I replayed the scene in my mind.I knew how Belinda could be, she was capable of anything if Damien told her about the bracelet I would be done for.I dragged myself out of my musings with a sigh I pushed myself off the bed and made my way to the bathroom. I was getting late.A refreshing bath was just what I needed to clear my mind and prepare for the day ahead.After getting dressed I hailed a cab shortly I arrived at work, a gray building that matched the dreary atmosphere that clouded my thoughts. Being surrounded by numbers and calculations, which usually provided a welcome distraction from my personal troubles. Today, however, even the mon
I tossed and turned in bed, unable to find any semblance of sleep. The pictures of Damien and Belinda played on a loop in my mind, haunting me relentlessly. Frustrated, I decided to break free from the confines of my thoughts and headed towards the bathroom.The cold water from the faucet cascaded over my hands as I splashed my face, hoping the sensation would wash away the unease that clung to me. But as the droplets slid down my cheeks, the ache in my heart remained. Damien's face lingered, his absence cutting through me like a knife. The love I held for him was a bittersweet burden, consuming my every thought.Just then, the sound of my baby's cries echoed through the house, jolting me back to reality. I rushed his room, determined to tend to our little one.Jen was already present I could always count on her, if I ever did leave I'll be certainly child is in great hands. She looked tired, worn out from the long hours of working, she didn't even notice I was in the room. "I'll tak
Zeta's povI jolted awake in bed, my heart pounding as an unexpected knock echoed through the stillness of the room. I forced myself to sleep after the incident and now the sudden interruption only heightened my anxiety. I cautiously approached the front door, my mind racing with various possibilities. Another knock resonated, louder this time, and I recognized the distinct rhythm. Relief washed over me as I realized it was Jen on the other side."Ma'am are you awake?" Jen called out.Unlocking the door, I swung it open, revealing her concerned face. Her eyes widened as she took in my disheveled appearance, evidence of a sleepless night. "Jen I..." I couldn't even speak I was speechless about what I went through the accident why were all these things happening."It's okay, Zeta," Jen whispered, her voice soothing. "I'm here for you. What's been keeping you up?"I pulled back slightly, tears welling up in my eyes. "Belinda and Damien went on a date I saw them kissing I felt so bad I c
Damien's pov I felt the exact moment the blissful peace was eliminated. Zeta's grip tightened on my hand as she looked at Belinda with venom. She had pretty eyes and I loved it but at the same time someone else lurked doubt. Why did she feel that way I had already told her Belinda was nothing to me. "Damien where did you run off to" she yelled. I felt my heart beating fast as Belinda rushed over to me with a worried look on her face. She grabbed my arm and pushed Zeta away urgently. Zeta's eyes seemed to slowly lose their brightness, like a flame flickering out. "Zeta..." I called trying to touch her through the barrier but she stepped back. "Zeta look..." I was about to dismiss it as a coincidence when my phone rang loudly, interrupting my thoughts. I quickly reached for my phone, feeling frustrated by the sudden interruption. I checked the caller ID and saw it was one of my workers from the mine. Dread filled me as I anticipated bad news. I answered the call and asked in a