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Eleanor:I smiled when I woke up with my mate laying by my side as I lay on his arm.His chest rose and fell with each breath that he took, and he was laying on his back while I lay on my side, using his bicep as my pillow.I sat up and kissed his cheek before covering his bare chest as I got out of bed. I knew that making him something for breakfast would be making his day, and the smile that I always saw on his face whenever he knew that I was the one cooking was something that I grew to admire. I walked to the dressing room to quickly shower in the bathroom that I had there before getting dressed. My heart ached as I saw a dress that Natasha and I chose together, and the fact that the two of us were not talking despite being as close as we were was something that hurt me. What pained me even more was the fact that I knew that her mother, who raised my mate up alongside his mother, was now in conflict with him despite that being the last thing that I wanted.I put on the dress and
Killian: I smiled when I woke up to Eleanor connecting her lips with mine. I kissed her back, and the two of us smiled into the kiss before she pulled away to rest her forehead against mine. The smell of food filled my nostrils, and I sat up to see the trolley tray with a silver cover on two plates, two glasses of orange juice and two coffee mugs. I wrapped my arms around her waist, and pulled her on my lap before connecting my lips with hers. She laughed as I ran my finger over her waist, and I smirked, watching as she pulled away to look me in the eye. “I am guessing that today is my lucky day considering that my mate chose to spoil me this early in the morning.” I said, and she smiled, biting her bottom lip as she blushed. “Considering that it is nearly twelve in the afternoon, I doubt that we can consider it early, can we?” Eleanor asked, teasing me, and I chuckled. I ran my finger over her lower back, and she got up from my lap before turning to the tray. “I made it with Na
Elton: “You got what you asked for, and I sent you toward the woman.” Lorenzo said, waiting for his money. “I said, bring me the woman…” “You asked me to find her, and I did. It is not my fault that you lost her. Now, you have two options, and you know that I don’t fucking mess with my deals.” He said, laying his gun in front of me on the table. His men stood a step behind him, and I knew that more surrounded the house. One wrong move was going to be fatal on everyone, and I knew for fucking fact that IF his men chose to attack, they would hold no remorse over anyone, especially not me. “You either pay up or I know how to fucking claim what you owe me, and you know very well that I don’t like being messed with.” I took a deep breath, knowing to be smart enough not to test the bastard. He knew how to get what he wanted when he did, and the last thing that I needed was to find myself getting in conflict with a man like him. “Now,” he said, and I growled, getting up from my desk. I o
Eleanor:“Killian!” I laughed, shaking my head at my mate who tightened his arms around me, pulling me to his chest. He ran his finger over my waist, massaging it gently, and I couldn’t help but find myself smiling at how genuinely the two of us seemed to be content together. It was a feeling that I didn’t want to replace for the world, and I knew that Killian felt and saw it. “Your parents are on the way and rather than allowing me to get ready, you are choosing to want to tickle me in front of the mirror?” “Well, you don’t really need to get ready. I believe that mom and dad would love you the way that you are.” He said, and I shook my head. The man didn’t know how nervous I was to meet his mother, and considering the fact that I didn’t know whether or not they even knew who I was, I couldn’t help but find myself fearing the outcome of this.“Killian, you know that I want to make a good impression. Plus, at this point, you know for fact that it is not like I have a choice in that e
Killian: I smiled when I saw mom and dad entering the house. Mom’s eyes met mine for a second before I walked toward her, hugging her tightly. She hugged me back with the same energy before I pulled away to kiss her forehead. My father waited for me to pull away before he extended his hand to me. Both of them left without a proper goodbye after the Elton deal, and though I knew that we were going to have to deal with more than just him, I knew that it was going to be worth it when he was fucking dead. “How are you, old man?” I asked, and he chuckled before punching my shoulder. I shook my head before he wrapped his arm around my shoulder. Eleanor, who was watching us, took a step back before looking down at her feet. Vladimir stood a step behind her before putting a hand on her lower back, gently pushing her forward, and mom looked at me before looking at her. Eleanor wouldn’t meet her eyes as she approached and mom gently extended her hand to her cheeks, gently cupping them to
Eleanor: I smiled as I watched the family sit on one table, sharing a meal, and talking about the most random things. It was a while into the evening that we chose to sit in the living room. And for the first time in my life, I saw people who held no grudges against one another, if anything, it was the family that I always dreamed of having. It was something that I always wanted to see and yet, it was the one thing that I knew that I was deprived of. That was at least, until I met Killian. The man said that he understood me, but he didn’t really realize that he truly was the savior that l always dreamed of having in my life. He had his arm wrapped around me, and though I was quiet throughout most of it, I knew that no one was feeling odd that I was joining them in one room when they didn’t know me. I went to untangle myself from my mate’s arms, and he frowned in confusion, trying to process what the reason behind that was. ‘kitchen’ was all I mouthed and he nodded, allowing me t
Killian: “You know, she is a very nice girl.” Mom said, making me smile. “I never did expect to say this when I found out that she was a Bernardi, but I have to admit, you did not fail to surprise me.” “How so?” I asked, shaking my head in question. Both mom and I walked back to my sister’s secret garden, and though she hasn’t been here in a very long time, I was thankful for the fact that she did not reject my request this time. Normally, even mentioning the garden was taboo for both her and dad, and though he was yet to come here, I was glad that she did. “When your sister was killed, we swore an oath to dry out their bloodline. Little did I know was the fact that our bloods would be merging to make a family.” She said, and I looked down at my feet. “Mama…” “I don’t want you to explain your reasons, nor do I need you to. The girl is nice, and is a beauty, and she seems to have gone through more than she even voiced out to you.” She said, stopping me. Mom crossed her arms over
*Triggering chapter ahead, there is a second warning within the context as well. Please read with caution* Eleanor: I frowned at the scent that I caught as I opened my eyes to find myself in a dark room. My heart raced against my ribcage and the last thing that I could remember was Nikolai taking me out of the kitchen. His eyes were cold as he looked at me, and a white… I sat up abruptly, as a wave of memories hit me faster than I could find myself digesting, and it wasn’t until I heard his chuckle that my heart dropped. “Did you really think that you could escape me for that long, Eleanor?” He asked, his tone menacing and cold. I didn’t need to look at him to know that he had been waiting for me to wake up. I tried moving my hand, wanting to get up only to find out that I was chained to the wall behind me. My heart raced against my chest, and he turned on a single light that illuminated the small dungeon that I was inside. He slowly walked toward me, and though I knew that I wo
Epilogue:“I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride.” Vladimir didn’t wait to be told twice to kiss Elena.He smiled into the kiss and she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him closer.“Elena Ivanov.” He said, taking both her hands in his as he kissed her knuckles. The two of them smiled as they looked at one another, and she blushed.Killian, who was his beta’s best man, looked at her and the two of them smiled before he walked toward towards Eleanor. Elena frowned in confusion, but the Alpha was quick to turn to face her with a black box in his hands. His eyes met hers and he took a step forward.Vladimir tightened his arm around her, pulling her to his chest as she looked at the Alpha. His eyes were fixed on her as he opened the box, revealing a topaz and diamond necklace.“You are now not only our Beta’s mate, but also my brother’s wife. The two of us may not be brothers by blood, but we have chosen to be ones. We have chosen to make it our duty and goal to
Vladimir:I looked at Elena who laid on my bed, not saying a word.It was on Natasha that I couldn’t approach her. The woman would not let me near my mate. And though I understood her reason, I had to admit, I couldn’t help but find myself hating it.“She is going to need to think, don’t press on her, Vladimir.” Natasha said as she and Eleanor walked out of the room, leaving us alone. My chest ached as I walked toward her, and when I sat by her side and she didn’t turn to face me, I had to admit, I couldn’t help but find myself regretting the fact that I brought her family over for her.“I know that you are in pain, malyshka. But had I known that them being here was going to hurt you this much…”“I had to see them, Vladimir.” She said, stopping me. She sat up, and I watched as she wiped her tears from her eyes as she curled on the bed. I don’t even remember when was the last time I saw her this broken. But it pained me to know that I was the reason behind it. “I just didn’t think that
Elena:“We didn’t think that he was being honest when he told us that you were alive. The fact that we believed that you were dead…”“Why didn’t you come looking for me?” I asked, stopping my father. His eyes dropped to the ground and for a moment, I had to admit, I regretted the fact that I asked. Seeing his pain in his eyes told me that there was more to the story than I knew. But even so, I knew that nothing was going to explain what I went through. I lost my life because of them.“We did, Elena. For months, we searched for you. Konstantin convinced us that you were dead. He wouldn’t allow us to see your body. But he showed us your pictures, he showed us your grave, and it was then that we left.” Mom said, choosing to be the one to answer. “I know that you have been through a lot…”“You know nothing of what I’ve been through.” I said, looking at my brother and sister. “I lost my life and everything because of all of you. You chose to sacrifice me to a monster, and not once did you s
Vladimir:I watched as Elena walked out of the house, gathering her courage to see her family.Her eyes were fixed on them, and though I would have normally gone out to stand by her side, I knew better than to do so. For this, she was going to have to do that on her own. I was going to have to stand back for her to be able to do it“Mom?” She whispered, looking at her mother.“Elena?” Her mother responded. Her whole family got up, and I smiled before taking a step back. I turned to find Natasha standing behind me. Her eyes met mine and I smiled, extending my hand toward her, hugging the woman who grew as my sister for a long time.“I haven’t thanked you after saving her.” I said, and she smiled.“You know that you didn’t need to thank me. She is my brother’s mate and I wasn’t going to leave her to die.” She said, making me smile. I kissed her forehead, letting my lips linger there for a moment.Flashback:I watched as Konstantin’s body dropped to the ground before rushing to Killian as
Elena:“You are the famous Elena who had Vladimir staying a bit longer than we expected.” A woman, who I learned is Eleanor, said.“Human,” Natasha, the woman who actually got me out of the room, said. The fact that she did had me scared to death, but when my eyes met Vladimir’s…Flashback:“Open the damn door, Elena, I am Natasha.” She said, making my heart drop at the urgency in her tone. I opened the door, and she nodded, holding her gun in her left hand as she bared her canines. Her eyes were golden, but she didn’t bother as she nodded at me to follow her. “Vladimir…”“Come on, now is not the time to ask questions. There was a lot of gunfire, and the last thing that I am going to need for you is to be caught in an ambush.” She said, making my heart drop. “We’ll get you to Vladimir when he is out of this place.” “He’s…”“So far,” she said, looking down at me. “Let’s hope that things proceed to remain in our favor. But you know, being his mate, and being as special as you are, we
Konstantin:“Everything is going to be over very soon.” I said, looking at Vladimir who nodded.“Indeed. However it may end, I will be sure that things take the path that we chose.” My nephew said, and though I stayed quiet, I was forced to stop myself from scoffing. I needed his loyalty to be mine, and sometimes, I doubted that it was.“You are going to be killing Killian. It is going to be the one way that his reign ends. While Eleanor may have lost the child, it does not mean that he might not have more. I do not want that to be a matter of…”“The two of us already discussed the matter, and with Killian’s death, we are going to gain the power that we lost. We are just going to need to be careful. You know, he has his men swarming around the corner. One wrong word, sound, or even tone, and these wolves are going to be more than willing to tear everyone down.” He said, stopping me. “I am going to take charge of killing him. It is going to be in your office where they cannot hear us. Y
Elena:I was quiet as Vladimir walked out of the room.For a whole week, the two of us wouldn’t speak. However, to my surprise, neither once did he insult me. Even when I knew that I was doing something that he didn’t like, when I tried to attract his attention. All he did was look at me. He didn’t say a word to comment.Tears fell from my eyes, but I was quick to wipe them before anyone saw them. I knew that I was going to need to leave the room, and the idea of meeting Konstantin was not one that I wanted. But I knew better than to keep hiding.I walked out of the bedroom, my heart aching when I saw Vladimir with one of the maids. The two of them spoke, and I could swear that I saw her trying to flirt with him.“You see, I told you, it was only a matter of time before he grew tired of you. And here it is, the man has grown tired of you to the point where he doesn’t even bother looking at you.” Konstantin said, catching my attention. I took a step back and turned to look at him, knowi
Vladimir:I had to fight back my anger as I knew that my mate was doubting me. And the fact that Konstantin was going to be taking advantage of everything that he could do to break my mate. And the idea of that happening was not one that I wanted to allow him to try, not again.“Think, Vladimir, think.” I muttered to myself, knowing that the night was going to be longer than I wanted it to be. “You are not going to betray your pack, your Alpha, nor are you going to let your mate go. But how the fuck do you intend to do so without breaking her heart?”I tapped the sink counter twice before looking down at my reflection. I was furious, but I didn’t know how things were going to be, not now at least. “You are going to need to choose. Are you going to weaken for your love? Or are you going to be pulling yourself together to do what you came here to do?” I whispered before turning the water tap. My hands shook, and I knew what I had to do. Elena, for her safety, I was going to have to do
Elena:Now, if I thought that I would be getting used to the peace this much, I was going to believe that I finally lost it.Konstantin has been gone a week, and never in my life have I felt like everything was finally in place.No one was there to argue or fight, and I was able to get full sleeping nights without the fear of him approaching me in the middle of the night if Vladimir wasn’t around.“You are lost in your thoughts,” Vladimir commented, wrapping his arms around me from behind. I smiled and leaned in to his touch, thankful for it.“I am embracing the peace that we are living through. You know, it is not one that I am used to,” I said, turning to face him. “I thought that you would be at work?”I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him to me as he wrapped his around my waist, raising me to sit on the dresser. He smirked and leaned in, brushing his lips against my own as he did before he bit my bottom lip gently.“I was supposed to be, but I have a few things to deal wi