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
Killian: “What do you mean that they never left the city? If they are here, then how is it possible that they have left no trace of them?” I asked, banging my office table. It was the one place that I have been staying in lately. The whole house felt tight on me, and I barely even considered entering my bedroom unless I walked out of it after changing and after Vladimir took me to it the night before when I was knocked out. It has been weeks since I have seen or heard of Eleanor, and her pain was one that I was feeling on a near daily basis. And the worst part about it was that despite being her mate, and according to Vladimir, her being close, I couldn’t find any means of tracing or contacting her. “We asked around everywhere, Killian, they are still here…” “We have to find a fucking loop.” I said, snapping at the man who nodded in understanding. My one assurance was that she was still alive, but how was she alive? What was she doing? Her fear? I didn’t know what might be going
Eleanor: “Fight, Eleanor…” a girl’s voice filled my head, taking me off guard. It was my wolf. “You need to fight for him,” “You choose to disappear for years…” “I did it for our safety.” She said, taking me off guard. My chest ached, and I forced myself to sit up as I watched the door open, revealing Elton. His eyes met mine, and I took a deep breath, bracing myself for what was to come. “Do not submit. He is only aiming to break us while doing so. For him, for our mate, fight. The number of times that he has taken advantage of me have been countless, only this time, to my surprise, a strong urge to fight coursed through my veins. And though I didn’t understand how or why, I knew to hold on to it. It was the only thing keeping me going… And I wasn’t dumb; I could tell that even Elton noticed. “Eat.” He said, throwing a bowl of soup in front of me. I looked at the liquid, knowing that I was going to need to nourish myself, but I also knew that with my cuffed hands, the only way t
Killian: “I told you not to fucking trust a Bernardi, but no, my son goes on ahead and falls in love with the ONE FUCKING HEIR…” “Maria, ENOUGH!” Dad yelled, stopping mom as both entered my office. Both Vladimir and I frowned in confusion as we looked at the two of them, and mom threw what looked like a newspaper at me. I frowned at the fact that whatever she was showing me would be in a newspaper to begin with, but nevertheless, I looked down at the article, reading through. “Your little Luna, the fucking bitch that you marked and chose to bring between us is going to be getting married to Elton Bernardi.” She said, just as I reached the article that said it. I frowned, not responding, as I read the news three times, trying to allow myself to digest what was written. “That is impossible…” “Impossible? The picture is right there, and I think that you are not blind. The woman is carrying his damn child, and would be giving him the heir that would have him as an official Alpha.” Sh
Natasha: I walked through the house’s now cold, empty halls. I had to admit, I didn’t think that I would be missing Eleanor as much as I was, but man did I find myself so lost without her. My heart ached for her, and I couldn’t help but find myself wondering what she was going through. I put my hand on my stomach as I smiled at my baby who was growing inside me. My one consent in this messed up world that I was somehow going to have my miracle. It was one that I believed to be deprived from years ago, and even when I didn’t get my period or grew sick, the last thing that I thought of doing was to get a pregnancy test. “We are going to get your auntie back, somehow, and she will be by our side again. And she will be holding you in her arms, and if I am lucky, I want her by my side during my labor.” I said, rubbing my belly. I just found out about it two days ago, and I was trying to find the right way to tell Nikolai. The man has been patient enough with me about the fact that I mi