"So, you pulled the plug on your plans to divorce Sebastian?" asked Killian.I nodded. "We've been fine," I swallow, a little scared because Sebastian says that my friend is a dangerous man. He could have hurt me to hurt Sebastian, but I'm here with Kate, and we're in a crowded café. He wouldn't do anything to me as long as I acted normal in front of him. "He already proved that it was a misunderstanding. There was CCTV in his room then, and I saw what really happened." "What exactly happened?" asked Kate curiously. "Did Reina tease him?" I nodded. "Yes." I cleared my throat. "Sebastian was very drunk, and Reina was at the club. He didn't realize what she was doing." I said.Kate nodded, and then she glanced at Killian. "So, how did you know that the two of them were hanging out together?""I was in Madrid on business trip and passed by Sebastian's apartment building. I saw the two of them, and I explored further."I wanted to snort sarcastically and expose the truth to Kate. But I
My body is floating in the clouds.So light.Yet descending sharply.In front of me were only dark, overcast clouds. Lightning appeared in between, striking my side with great force.I shouted out loud.“Isa...” the call woke me up.I opened my eyes quickly, my breathing rising and falling and tears rolling down my cheeks. I looked up at Sebastian who was on top of me, and my reflexes made me hug him.“I saw Reina.” I said distractedly. “She brought a lot of people after me... she... and... I hit that big tree... I fell...”Sebastian hugged me tightly, stroking my back hair and my back. I buried my face in his neck. “It won't happen again. No one will ever hurt you again.”“That felt so real, Sebastian.” I whispered softly. My head throbbed painfully as I tried to recall the long dream.“Tell me about it.”I kept my face buried in his chest as I recounted the dream. Every detail of the dream that I tried to remember behind the throbbing of my head. Sebastian continued to hug me tightl
"Who's left?" I whispered, unravelling our embrace and moving away from him.The rope went into my chest, binding me so that I couldn't breathe properly. What he said was not a good thing. No matter how much he wanted to make our lives safe.Sebastian's eyes looked at me intensely, firmly, and sharply. Showing the horror that was sleeping lazily inside him. I swallowed. Those invisible claws were gnawing at my back again."Your friend," he replied coldly. "Killian.""What did he do that was so bad?" I asked, stammering."Would you still defend him if I told you?""I don't know," I replied softly, shaking my head. I didn't have a clue about the reasons why Sebastian was targeting Killian. Why did he want Killian to die so badly? Was it just business? Was it natural?Yeah, I shouldn't have to ask again. It's natural. Natural for Sebastian, whose hands were already covered in blood.Sebastian's features turned relaxed as he said, "You'll find out later." He said. "When your memory has rec
Sebastian.I leaned my arm on the doorway and stared at the mother-son interaction in front of me. Ace laughed loudly as Isabella tickled his waist. I winced at that and immediately moved closer. My heart was unsettled by Ace's movements. I was afraid he would kick his siblings, who were still on his mother's belly."Poppa!" Ace yelled, but he moved to hug Isa.She immediately hugged Ace back and kissed the top of his head.I shook my head, taking Ace from his mother's arms. "It's dangerous, Ace. Don't hug momma recklessly from now." I said to him as I sat on the chair by the bed and put him on my lap."But why?" he asked with some annoyance.Isabella chuckled, stroking Ace's hair, which had been partially shaven by my mom in Madrid yesterday."You didn't tell him?" I asked Isabella, holding back my amusement at Ace's confused expression.Isa shook her head. She looked at Ace. "Ace..." her pale face painted a beautiful smile—the one I always mused about how it could drive me crazy. "
"We're moving to New York," Sebastian's low voice made me tense. He was beside me, flanking Ace, who was sleeping between us.I turned to him in surprise. I didn't know how to respond to that. I would be screwed if Sebastian kept me by his side. This time, he would definitely keep me so close, and on the other hand, the cosa nostra was there, the place where I was supposed to be and the place where I could take help to keep Sebastian away from me. So I didn't need to figure out what to do with it, but I'd be better off in Boston with my parents."Why New York?""The construction of our house is finished. We're moving there.""Construction?" I blinked. "But.. but.." I stammered while Sebastian looked at me calmly. "I can't move. I'm comfortable here.""You'll be comfortable there, too," he replied while smoothing Ace's hair. "My company is there, and I can't keep traveling by helicopter when I work.""That has nothing to do with me," I frowned. "You can do whatever you want. I don't ca
I don't think I can because......damn it.I stare at the vastness of the pine trees beyond the grounds from here, and I find that there isn't a single house or crowd of any kind. Sebastian had really locked me in here."Momma. Momma. Look!"I stared at Ace, who jumped into the lake from the edge and landed on a large white swan-shaped swimming tube. Sebastian, who was on his side, laughed when Ace almost fell. I shook my head at the two of them."What if there are crocodiles or snakes in the water?" I shuddered in horror. The lake was indeed beautiful. The water was so clear, and the bottom was dominated by beautiful stones. But that doesn't guarantee the lake will pass by deadly animals, right?"Everything is well taken care of, Momma," Sebastian replied, pushing Ace's float and making the boy laugh. "Nothing will happen."Sebastian could be sure of anything, but not me. We were in the middle of a terrible pine forest, even though I thought this house was tranquil and calm. Still, w
Heavy footsteps approached, and I knew without turning around who was coming. Sebastian. I could feel his presence even before he was actually near me. He always had a way of making me think trapped-both physically and emotionally."What are you thinking, Momma?" His deep, calm voice broke the silence. I didn't answer right away, letting myself feel the moment and searching for the right words to say.Then I felt his embrace from behind, his hands ending up on my stomach, rubbing it gently. A peck was present on my exposed shoulder."I don't know what I was thinking," I finally said, still staring off into the forest. "Everything feels messed up, Sebastian," I whispered."I know it's been hard for you," he said, his ordinarily authoritative voice now sounding softer. "But I've thought things through. I won't let anything or anyone hurt you.""What if it's you who ends up hurting us?"Sebastian was silent for a moment, absorbing my piercing question. His heartbeat quickened against my
"Are you okay there?" Mom's soft voice made me smile."Yes, I'm fine. How about you, mom?" I asked while stirring the cream corn soup I made for breakfast. Several maids moved around me, helping me prepare the breakfast menu."Yeah." She replied. "Now, your sister is back home, you know."I squinted. Sure she is. She must have been delighted when she found out I was away from home. "She's very happy, huh?""Oh Jesus. Are you guys still continuing that cold war?""She's still annoying, mom. I'd settle our argument if only she'd lower her ego a little.""Why don't you? You're the oldest here."I rolled my eyes. "It's not my fault.""Oh, well, whatever." Her voice was so tired of me. "Sebastian told me when you were in the hospital. That you were pregnant...?""Yes, mom. You'll get twin grandchildren in six months.""Oh, my God. I'm so happy right now."I chuckled softly."But you're okay, right? Sebastian treats you well, right?""Yes, he does," I said, taking a moment to ask the questi