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I opened my eyes, and the pitch blackness greeted me with its horror. My breath came in gasps, and my body trembled. The room around me felt strange and frightening. I was trapped in a maze with no way out. I tried to find my footing, but my steps felt shaky and erratic. Suddenly, the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard in the distance. My heart beat faster, and I felt like something was chasing me. I tried to run, but my legs felt paralyzed, unable to obey my commands. The sound grew closer, and I could feel my breath catch in fear. I turned around, trying to see who was following me, but only darkness enveloped everything. "Isabella..." the voice reverberated through the air, echoing in my ears with terrifying force. I bit my lip, trying to hold back the fear that filled every fibre of my body. The voice was familiar, but I couldn't place it. "You can't run away from me," he continued, his voice like sharp claws piercing my skin. I tried to back away, but my feet felt glued i
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Abella Sanchez.Shock assaulted me brutally as I turned around and saw who was standing there waiting for me with her gentle smile.My heart beat with anticipation. Doubt and embarrassment crawled all over my nerves. I didn't feel any of that because of my divorce from Sebastian, but it came because of who I had been hiding from them.Sebastian picked up Ace, cradling him in his arms, whispering in the little boy's ear before walking away from the two of us to enter the mansion.I stepped closer to the middle-aged woman who was his mother. She was very kind to me. She was a soft woman and so thoughtful. Never demanding me with this or that, she always told me how I should be patient with Sebastian. In essence, she was like a second mother to me."Hey, Mama." I don't know if she'll accept the nickname I've always used for her when she finds out what I've been hiding from her for the past five years."Oh my baby. Is it really you?" Her soft smile was still long, and she approached me. "
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I felt his steady movements as he stepped toward the helicopter. I tried to resist, but the effort was futile. There was no point in fighting his physical strength."Please let me go, Sebastian! This isn't funny!" I protested, but he didn't sound bothered at all as he sat me on the helicopter seat and then put my headphones on."Not funny? It's very funny to me," he said as he stepped into the helicopter. "We're going to have a great time together."I felt a twist in my stomach as the helicopter began to hover. The scenery changed below us, but I couldn't focus on anything other than the confusion and anger that flared up inside me. "You're really out of your mind, Sebastian," I sighed under my breath."No, I just know what I want," he replied with his signature cocky smile.As the helicopter hovers in the air, I feel myself getting further and further out of control. I wasn't sure what was going to happen next, but one thing was for sure: I had to find a way to get out of this situat
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Fear bit into my skin.My blood boiled when I turned to look at him. Sebastian wasn't looking at me. He remained focused on the man behind me, who I didn't think had gotten an invitation from him.This version of Sebastian is a hard-line and intimidating presence that burns if someone steps too close. I couldn't help but realize that the hands he used to defend me with heat were also hands that might have hurt others.I passed him and headed out, but something made my feet stop at the corner, the tension thick enough to suffocate. I leaned against the wall next to the door, peeking out."You have five seconds to explain how you got in here."Kennan's laughter sounded low. "Straight to business, then?" His tone turned tense. "Very well. I turned on the front camera and used a nice credit card maneuver.""There are two chain locks on that door.""What can I say? Maybe you should have used three."Silence fills my ears, and I can tell Sebastian isn't amused. "If you want to leave here w
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He took me to a view of grass surrounded by tall trees, there was a wide lake in the middle of the meadow and then a log cabin on its banks with a simple wooden bridge. The sunset was visible through the horizon, and everything was so beautiful.It took us two hours to fly from his company and head here, undoubtedly after he had satisfied his desire.He offered his hand to me to help me get off the helicopter, I didn't take it, and got off anyway with the support of myself. He looked away with a reproachful smile at me, I ignored him and stared at the pilot, who gave Sebastian the two-finger sign on his head, and then he took the helicopter away.I frowned as it hovered again. "How are we going to get home?" I asked him."Yeah, I was wondering about that too," he mumbled.I looked at him, frowning as I pushed my windblown hair out of my face. "Are you serious?" I asked sarcastically.He smirked. "My pilot, Shane, has some things to care for, and it will take until tomorrow. So we're g
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Disappointment carries a heavy weight. I could feel it in Sebastian's gaze and how distant he felt when he spoke. So, our night and our morning were not filled with talk. There was no hurling of jibes and arguments, and the atmosphere descended into coldness.Well, I didn't want to do anything about it. I didn't want to think of a solution to his change in attitude or try. I don't. This kind of person is better for my mental health. That might make my feelings a little upset, but I ignored the urgency of my feelings and went back to the usual practice of relying on my logic for everything so that I wouldn't find myself again trapped in the same maze that would make me end up in pain because of him.That's good. That makes sense. And it was a necessary thing. He wasn't going to screw me over. So, I was still going to serve him like bitches always do: shut up and take it all. After all, I was really fed up with his fickle and unpredictable behavior. But I wasn't going to let that ruin m
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My head jerks towards the sound. Sebastian and Sierra's mom walked into the kitchen, seemingly refreshed. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming home?" her mother asked as she came over and hugged Sierra. "I came home suddenly after I heard Isabella was coming home." Sierra said after they broke the hug. I frowned at the words 'Isabella came home' because I didn't come home, I was just visiting in this house and that was because of the attachment imposed by Sebastian. It was strange when she said that I came home like I was still Sebastian's wife. "You came home because Isabella came back, but didn't do it when I asked you to come home? Don't know why I'm so jealous here." She said with a pretend frown. Sierra rolled her eyes. "That's because I didn't see Isabella for five years, Mom. While you asked me back just to force me to date the man of your choice." Sierra rolled her eyes and sat back on the counter stool. Abella Sanchez chuckled. "That's a good reason." "I'm not going
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Sebastian granted my request, and we returned home the next day at noon, of course, with my body entire of pain in my bones.I couldn't fight anything to give him whatever he wanted. After all, it was my obligation to our agreement, so I planned to keep my mouth shut until the 10-hour flight and focus on Ace, who was shaking from his fear of planes. Even Ace was fussing in Sebastian's arms and screaming. He calmed down a bit when Sebastian talked him into a train ride when we got home. Luckily, Sebastian was creative when it came to making excuses, so I didn't have to go to the trouble I usually did.I cuddled Ace on the bed in the room inside Sebastian's private plane while the small window in front of us revealed the beautiful afternoon clouds. It didn't occupy my mind like usual because Ace was now still holding me so tightly, keeping his head on my stomach and occasionally squeezing my shirt that he was holding. Sebastian was still talking to his secretary about work, and hopefull
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A Touch of Madness Epilog
Five years later.The sound of joyful laughter fills our warm living room. I rubbed my forehead, holding back a smile as I watched our twins, Athena and Azriel, run around yelling at each other. Both were still wearing the superhero costumes they got from Janet's birthday party, complete with fluttering red capes as they ran around the living room."Nana! Azzy! That's enough!" I called out, trying to be a bit chatty even though it was hard to hold back my laughter at their behaviour. "Stop chasing each other around the house. If you want to play superhero, do it in the garden!"Athena paused for a moment, looking at me with wide eyes full of innocence. But instead of obeying, the girl shook her head quickly, grinning as she turned to chase after her twin, who ran away. "I don't want to go outside! It's fun here!" she said, her cheerful laughter filling the room."Yes, but I will lose my sanity if you two keep shouting like this!" I tried to put on a angry face, but Azriel just jumped
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Sleepiness strikes hard because I haven't slept in two days. It’s crawls over my eyes, making them feel heavy, yet every time I close my eyes, flashes of horror always appear, stopping me from falling into a comfortable sleep. The clock on the wall ticked softly, breaking the silence of the night that felt too quiet. But suddenly, a rumbling sound came from outside. The sound of slamming doors and hurried footsteps. It gets closer, echoing up to my bedroom door, then...The door opened with a bang, and Killian walked in with a tense face. Without a word, he grabs my hand, gripping it roughly. "We're leaving now," he said coldly, his voice low but filled with a frightening haste."What happened?" I demanded, resisting his grip even though there was barely any strength in the resistance. "Don't ask too many questions," he said coldly as he dragged me out of the room, his steps quick, almost running.We walked down the creaking stairs through the narrow, dimly lit hallways. I tried to
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Isabella POV.I couldn't sleep. I couldn't close my eyes completely. I stared at the scenery behind the glass. I was expecting something. To someone to come and get me. Sebastian. I wish Sebastian were here.I hug my belly tightly, holding my babies. My chest feels tight, my heart beating wildly in the silence of the night that feels so foreign. Outside, the waves were constantly crashing against the cliff, making a sound that somehow made my body tense up even more. Beyond the windowpane, I could only see the dark, endless sea with no sign of life. Only my own shadow was faintly reflected, looking so fragile in the middle of this cold room.I rubbed my stomach lightly, trying to give warmth to my two unborn babies, hoping they could feel my false calm. "Everything will be okay," I whispered almost silently, more to calm myself than for them. But, I knew I needed to reassure them and tell them their mother would fight.My heart refused to calm down, pounding like it was rebelling
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The broken glass on the floor scattered like the shattered remnants of my hope with each passing minute without Isabella by my side. I stared at Marc and Diaz with a sharp look to make them tremble. My chest was beating hard, each beat full of anger and fear that couldn't be suppressed."Useless," I hissed, my voice hoarse and low. They both looked down, not daring to raise their heads.Marc tried to speak, his voice sounding weak, like a child caught in the act. "We've checked the small ports, contacted everyone who might know their whereabouts—""But it came up empty, didn't it?" I cut in, hitting the table so hard that Marc jerked back. "My wife is missing somewhere, and you guys can only stand here like fools!"I looked at Diaz, who gulped, his eyes troubled as he looked at me. But I didn't give him a chance. Every second without news of Isabella made my blood boil. To think that she might be trapped in the hands of a bastard like Killian... my mind was filled with images of a t
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My head throbbed violently as the harsh sunlight pierced my eyelids. Heavily, I sat up, trying to understand where I was. Rough wooden walls and small windows with dull curtains emitted light all around me, making this room feel even more alien and rough. My heartbeat quickened, panic creeping up from my toes to my head. This was not a room on our private island, not a place I recognized. The walls were weathered, and the overpowering scent of sea salt pierced my nose, mixed with the damp, unfamiliar smell of wood.The memories swirl, fragment by fragment, starting to return, like pieces of a nightmare creeping in slowly.The silent night on the island, Killian's sudden grip, the thin, cold smile on his face, then the hallways of the house echoing with unfamiliar steps. My memory stops at the moment he pulls me towards the boat, waiting at the dock, as I struggle, trying to escape. But all my efforts were in vain. Killian's grip was like an iron shackle I couldn't break.I stood uns
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"I'll be back tomorrow morning before you wake up." Sebastian's voice sounded lazy from our connected call. "I have so many things to take care of. I promise we'll have a good time once I'm done with all this. But I feel bad leaving you alone there."I chuckled softly. "Yeah, that's okay. There's Janet here. I don't feel alone."He chuckled on the other end of the line, his low laugh almost drowned out by the slightly crackling signal. "Yeah, my cousin with her... unique personality," he continued, his voice trying to sound serious but instead sounding full of warmth. "She'll probably set your whole life in pink if you let her. Just make sure she doesn't end up redecorating our house or... suggesting weird names for our baby."I smiled, imagining Janet, who could vigorously transform the house into a sea of pink, complete with flashy accessories. It was like relentless energy ready to fill every corner of the room, chasing away any loneliness I might feel while Sebastian was away. "T
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"It looks like your Abuelo has other ambitions."Apparently, he seemed to welcome me not because I was his grandson's wife but because we had a son, and two more twins were about to come out to greet the world. It was like he welcomed a treasure and an asset rather than a great-grandchild. It made me wonder how Sebastian's father had grown up under pressure from his father and how Sebastian had grown up under pressure from his grandfather.I nestled comfortably on his chest. He sat on a lounge chair, his hands cradling my growing belly. In front of us is a beach and a vast ocean.It was a beautiful sight. Sebastian tightens his arms around me, his warmth contrasting with the sea breeze gently brushing against my skin. In front of the calm blue sea, I can feel everything, as well as the freedom that has been almost foreign since meeting his grandfather.Sebastian bowed his head, his lips touching my head gently. "I want our kids to have a choice," he whispers, his voice almost drowne
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Silence hung in the air as Sebastian's grandfather folded his arms, his eyes never leaving my face. With a small gesture, he nodded as if encouraging himself to continue the conversation that, perhaps, he had planned for so long."And... what about your son? Ace? Your father told me that he is a cheerful and smart boy." His voice was low, but his tone was unmistakable. Demanding an answer, he turned to Sebastian and to me.I let out a small sigh, trying to keep my smile genuine as I replied, "Ace is a wonderful boy. Smart, full of energy, and very curious." Talking about my son in front of someone who looked so critical felt strange, but I didn't want to show any doubt.Sebastian, who had been standing quietly beside me, shifted slightly. His arm slowly wrapped around my waist, signaling he wouldn't let me face this alone."Oh, really?" he looked at us, alternating between me and Sebastian. A faint light in his eyes showed interest, albeit with skepticism. "He must meet me one day. I
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The phone in my hand vibrated softly, displaying a name that instantly warmed my chest. Ace's face appeared on the screen with one touch, and his wide smile greeted me. His hair was a little messy, as usual, and his school uniform was already rumpled here and there. "Momma!" he exclaimed cheerfully. "I just got home from school!" Seeing his face is always like a breath of fresh air in the thick Mexico City air. I smiled softly, adjusting the position of my phone so I could see him better. "How was your day at school, baby?" Ace shrugged his little shoulders, his face glistening with childlike satisfaction. "Good! I learned about dinosaurs today. They're cool, Mom. I like T-Rex, but my friends say I look like a velociraptor." He chuckles, his cheeks slightly flushed with excitement. I chuckled softly my feelings had drifted to a lighter place with his laughter. "Oh? Velociraptor, huh? You're fast like them." "I'm smart too!" he added quickly, his face full of confidence. "
