Chapter 49 Camilla's POV… I sat in the helicopter, looking in the far away distance. It's like I could see Lucien calling out my name and reaching out his bloody hands asking me to save him. I was stunned and immediately closed my eyes, but that was even worse because now the images became even clearer with my eyes closed. Lucien please, be safe. Don't let anything happen to you or I will never forgive myself. I should have gone with you. I should have spent most of my time with you! Please moon goddess, if you know how much Lucien means to me, please keep him safe for me. "Miss, what are you thinking about? You have been zoning out ever since we bordered the plane?" The person sitting next to me asked. I was in disguise since my photo was released online, so no one recognized me. "It is nothing. I am just wondering at what time we will land and if we will be able to rescue everyone." I said, making sure to not appear or sound sad. I don't know how many people on this plane
Chapter 50 Lucien POV… The moment I arrived in this city; I knew that it was a set up by the enemy. Although I would have still chosen to help the people, I did not like being used like a puppet. But I cannot blame the mayor since he might also have fallen under someone's schemes. The first day went well, the second day also went well. Although the rains were heavy, it was nothing life-threatening and we were also evacuating the villagers to safer grounds. But on the third day, after seeing a few unfamiliar faces pretending to be villagers, my sixth sense told me that something was wrong. It was also affirmed by Jack and Andy who also felt the danger. The whole village had explosives buried in it and if not for a small boy playing with a grenade thinking that it was a toy, the enemy would have succeeded in burying us alive. Those who had buried the explosives had left and maybe they were, thinking that the heavy rains will and poor terrains will prevent us from leaving. But ma
Chapter 51 Author POV… {third person narration} The internet was in an uproar after Lenox finished his speech. Those families, whose members had perished could not stop crying. City N was a mess as others cried while others celebrated. One of the netizens, whose son had insisted on following Lucien said online… “I warned my son not to go to such a place. I already had this nagging feeling that something will happen to him. But because he is a strong fan of Lucien, he insisted on going and said that he wanted to be a part of a good cause. Now, he is gone just like that. He was my only son and now I have been left childless.” Other netizens sympathized with her and sent her consoling messages. Everyone was demanding the mayor to give them an answer as to why something like that happened to their children. “This child Lucien, he was too handsome and had such a promising future. He is so humble and down to earth and doesn’t like to show off, unlike someone else. I knew that with his
Chapter 52 Authors POV… {third person narration} The mayor picked up the phone with trembling hands. “Hello!” “Hello, it is me!” Lucien's voice was heard through the phone and the mayor thought for a moment that he misheard. He looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Camilla, but why was the voice speaking Lucien's? Could it be that… “You are alive?” the mayor questioned in a shaking voice. “Should I be dead?” Lucien asked, not understanding why the mayor was agitated but something clicked in his mind. Since the rescue team went back without their bodies, then they were literally dead. “I did not want to make a statement at first because I did not believe that you were dead. But people were just too impatient and they could not wait to announce it to the whole world. They are literally forcing me to give up the office!” the mayor said angrily over the phone. “I am not dead and no one is either. We are all safe. We just evacuated to the nearby village because our mission
Chapter 53Lucien POV…When we finally reached city N after going through so much, I finally heaved a huge sigh of relief. I looked at the petite woman before me and thanked the moon goddess again for sending her over. If she had not been impulsive and insisted on coming to find me. I would have been stuck in that place I don’t know for how long.I now felt inseparable from her and I knew that I will be stuck with her for life. She is my mate, my life partner, whether in this life time or the next.Our return was a secret so no one knew about it. I also warned those I had gone with not to say a word until a few things were clarified.The media was still in sensation about our deaths, and I did not want to startle them. I also wanted to investigate who had the guts to defy the mayor by ordering the rescue team not to do their work well and who had the guts to plant those explosives right under my nose.I went to meet with the mayor right away after sending Camilla home.“You are really
Chapter 54Mayor POV…“When Lenox Crawford was making his statement, I haven’t even gotten the report from the rescue team that I had sent. I was also shocked, just like everyone else when I heard the news from him!”“I wonder how he managed to get such information and he was sure that something had happened in city Y.” I spoke. They thought that they were smart and they were the only ones who knew how to spin lies, right?I will let them have a taste of their own medicine. They want to force me to leave office? But until Lucien took over, I am not going to step my foot out of this place.“He went ahead to release false news that he knew nothing about, causing pain and grief among people and you want that kind of person to be mayor? Do you not have any confidence in my successor? I have served this city with all my heart for the last eight years, how can I endorse someone that is incompetent, won’t I be ruining my reputation if I do that?”“I can assure all of you that Lucien Hart an
Chapter 55Lenox POV…I looked at these cunning old foxes vexing about what to do with an indifference gaze. Although I appeared calm and unaffected on the surface, inside, my emotions were churning like a whirlwind.I never expected that Lucien did not die. Not only have I compromised my position in the city, I have also put my family in danger. I know that I have shamed everyone in my family and I did not know how I will face them.The upright image that I have been keeping since the beginning of this fiasco has all crumbled just from a single statement from the mayor.I have no idea how the shares of my company are going to be affected. But no matter what I thought, I did not see any solution in this.It is only regret that filled my heart now. If I had not wanted more power, if I had not listened to these men, I would not be in this state today. But who can I blame? The thought of being mayor and getting everyone to obey me and envy me was just too tempting that I accepted it righ
Chapter 56Lenox POV…The shareholders held an emergency meeting and I had no choice but to attend. I have no idea what I am going to tell them but I was not going to give up on my CEO position.I did not know that one moment of greed for power will compromise everything that I have worked so hard for.“Lenox, what is the meaning of this?” Robin was one of the oldest shareholders in the company and he asked angrily throwing a stack of documents at me. although I was angry and displeased, I knew that I was in the wrong thus I maintained a calm expression.“Our company is on the verge of being swallowed by the mysterious force and our shares are dropping drastically. We are almost reaching the lowest market price to be ever experienced in the history of stock market.” He continued.“What the hell have you don Lenox? Didn’t I warn to be careful, now you have really outdone yourself this time. What are going to do?”“Everyone, things are not as bad as they look. we will get through this.
Chapter 123 (THE END)!!Jared POV…With the pregnancy news, the wedding preparations began.Actually, I had already started preparing one year ago when Zelma told me that she wanted to see the fields in South America and ride the horses. It was one of the places she wanted to visit and she wished that we could our wedding there.The preparations were in the last stage and it was done after one month.I had not planned to hold our wedding in such a hurry but because she was pregnant, we had to do it when it was still convenient, or else it would be hard for her to move around in the later stages of the pregnancy.Camilla was already heavily pregnant but she insisted on tagging along. There was nothing we could do about it.On the day itself…The weather was very sunny, just perfect for an outdoor wedding. Lucien was my best man and I was sitting on my chair nervously, listening to his nagging. I was about to marry the only woman who could make my heart race and blood boil, how could I
Chapter 122Jared POV…I have never felt this bad. It was only thirty minutes but I felt that I have been waiting for eternity. When the doctor finally lifted his head, I rushed over without hesitation. "Doctor Smith, what is wrong with her?" I inquired. I was so nervous that I held my breath for a moment."Young master, don't be nervous, nothing is wrong with the young mistress." The doctor and I looked at him as if he was joking.Nothing wrong with her? Then why would she be puking her guts out?"Are you a sure doctor? Earlier she…!""I am sure. She is totally fine, just a little exhausted. As for her vomiting, I think that she might be expectant." The doctor said and I felt my heart stop beating for a moment."What did you… what did you just say? Expe what?""Young master, I said that young mistress might expectant. The hormones in her body trigger the vomiting, which is a common occurrence when one is pregnant.""Are sure about that?" My head was buzzing with different sounds and
Chapter 121 Zelma POV… The huge dining table was filled with all kinds of dishes. From seafood to western cuisine. It was simply a feast to a foodie like me.On the huge table was Damon, Jared's father, sitting at the main seat. On his left was his wife Sara, who was Jared's mom, and my mother-in-law. The one next to him was her sister, Jared's aunt, and some other core members of the pack.On Damon's side, Jared sat next to his father and I naturally took the seat beside him. Camilla was sitting beside me and next to her was try them Lucien came last. It was a family gathering so, everyone at the table was an important member of this family."You did well tonight." Jared's mom said as she looked at me with a gentle smile."Thank you, mom." I lowered my head and said in a shy voice. I was not used to calling her mom yet, especially in front of so many people, so it sounded a little unnatural."Good, good girl. Let us eat before the food gets ready. Everyone has been busy the who
Chapter 120 Zelma POV… After seeing my sister, I was much more relieved and my tensed heart finally relaxed.I knew that Jared's parents were doing what was best for us and they will never do anything to harm me but regardless I was still considered new to this place. Having a familiar face around was the only thing that I needed."You guys talk but don't take too long. Zelma, you have to finish your makeup, the party will be starting soon." Jared said. I looked at him with grateful eyes as he dragged everyone outside the room, leaving only me and my sister.The moment I heard the door close from outside, I immediately threw myself at my sister without caring about anything."Sis, thank you for coming," I spoke, letting my tears flow freely on her shoulder. If someone asked me why I was crying, I would surely have nothing to say. I just wanted the moment I saw my sister enter the room. Maybe just missed her too much."It is okay. You need to be careful." My sister said, caressing
Chapter 119Jared POV…It was great that this little girl had graduated. We could finally go home and start our life. I have been with her for more than two months, from the time she started preparing her exams to the time she graduated. I left the pack matters to my father and I have never felt so relaxed in my life.My mother had been nagging for a long time so we had no choice but to take the next flight out of the city the moment the graduation ceremony ended.I wanted to celebrate with her but my mother said that they have organized everything so, we could only go back.It was not far from school to my home and we took approximately one hour on the plane. The driver was already waiting when we landed so we went home directly.“Why do I feel so nervous.” Zelma said and I looked at her.“Why are you feeling nervous? It is not like it is your first day going home!” I spoke.“I don’t know why I am feeling that way. My heart is just a little nervous.”“Just be yourself. You know how m
Chapter 118Zelma POV…I was busy with exams and graduation and before I realized it, one month had gone by in flash.I was sitting in the graduation square with Jared and other grandaunts. He had already graduated a year ago and he was just here accompany me.“I can’t believe that I am actually graduating. It feels like yesterday when I remember the first time I set foot in this school.” I lamented as I looked at my excited classmates. I had been here from primary to high school and now I was graduating.It was a little hard to part with people that I have known for years and I felt a sense of nostalgia, just thinking about how I will not be able to see them again.“I was only a little girl when I joined this school, but look at me, all grown up and about to receive my graduation certificate.” I spoke, looking at Jared who was sitting beside me with a calm look on his face.“Did you feel this excited when you were graduating last year?”“What was there to feel excited about? It was s
Chapter 117Lucien POV…After venting, I felt much better. But after looking at her eyes that were filled with guilty, I felt that I have done something wrong.Why would I reprimand her? I loved her so much that even seeing her frown made my heart hurt. wouldn’t I have just given in one last time. I know that she did not mean it but I could not keep my displeasure this time round.I have been looking forward to this day and I had not even gotten time to give her the surprise that I had prepared for her before it got ruined. I was just in a bad mood, and felt pretty bad about it.Seeing her throw herself at me and apologize, my anger dissolved to nothing. I have already pampered her to this stage, who else could I blame? I guess that I will just have to get used to it.I was about to say something when I heard her ask if she could make it up for it. I swallowed the words that I wanted to say swiftly and I looked at her in anticipation. I never imagined that she would be able to reflect
Chapter 116 Camilla POV… Hearing that my darling son missed me, I did not even have the zeal to travel the world anymore. I just wanted to fly to his side right at that moment.The next morning, I looked at Lucien who was all gloomy as we went to board our private plane. He did not seem very willing to go back, but what could I do when my heart had already flown to where my son was. I could not just say no to him when he already acted so cute."What's up?" I asked. He had been looking outside the car window on our way to the airport, not uttering even a single word."It's nothing." He said in a glum voice. He was clearly throwing a tantrum although he did not want to admit it."You look unhappy. Is it because our honeymoon was interrupted?""It is nothing." Seeing that he was not willing to talk about it, I stopped asking....The flight was very comfortable and we soon reached city N. When we arrived home, I immediately went to find my son for a hug without caring about anything.
Chapter 115Lucien POV…Having finally heard her say yes I do and seeing her bearing my family heirloom on her slender finger, I could finally firmly believe that she is mine, for life! It has been quite hectic ever since we met, a lot of things happening, but we could finally relax and enjoy a few days of happiness on our honeymoon.“What are you staring at?” I asked Camilla who was looking outside the window. It was already the morning of the following day and the weather was really great.“I can’t believe that we are officially husband and wife already,” she said. I had just come from the shower so I walked over while drying my hair.“I thought that you had already gotten used to the title already,” I said calmly, casually throwing the wet towel on the sofa in the room.“Yeah, but it still kind of feels different. I am now bearing your mark. Although it is not some kind of tattoo or something, it still symbolizes that we belong to each other.”“Did you want a tattoo?” I inquired.