Chapter Twenty-fiveComa 2Sophie’s POVMy heart seemed to stop beating, I didn’t know what to say. Did I really hear her right? Did I hear the right thing? Coma? Maxon was in coma? My whole body shook.I grabbed the nurse’s hand, my heart racing, “coma? H..he is in coma? Please tell me this is not true, tell me it’s not true,” I murmured, tears almost escaping my eyes.“I am sorry, ma’am. You have to remain strong for him, as he needs you the most this time, please be with him every minute, he might wake up anytime.” She stated, her eyes filled with empathy, which only broke me.“W…what do I do? How do I wake him up?” I asked, terrified.She held my two hands, assuring me in the best way she could, “he will be fine, you just have to believe it and be there for him. That is all you can do at this moment, he needs you.” She added.“C..can I see him?”She nodded at me, “yes, you can. But make sure you keep your voice low.” She responded, “you have to be there for him. A coma result can
Chapter Twenty-sixAwakeSophie’s POVThe decision I made few years ago still remained, I wanted to keep my kids away from Maxon, and I was still going to do that, but I felt like bringing them here could help him recover.As the nurse had said, making him feel loved could help him back on his feet, and that was what I wanted for him. I would take my kids way from him after he wakes up, but for now, they needed to be here.I sighed and walked to where I dropped my bag, I pulled out my phone, planning to put a call through to Rose so she could bring the kids to the hospital.As I held the phone, my mind raced through all that happened few years ago, how I needed Maxon to stand by me, how I needed him to trust me but he never did. Now he was in a condition where he needed my help, and I was helping him without giving it a second thought, because I wanted the best for him.If he had trusted and supported me then, we wouldn’t have been in this situation now, we would have been in a better
Chapter Twenty-sevenThe Battle LineMaxon’s POVI didn’t want to be fixed to these machines all my life, I didn’t want to be confined on the bed, unable to move without someone’s help. I didn’t want all that for myself. I wanted to be free, to be able to do my things on my own, I want no one’s help.I knew I might break down soon, I might be in all these conditions I hated, I might have no other choice than to be confined to the bed as I didn’t want. What choice could I have? What decision would I make when I would be in a life and death situation?I knew it, the end time was fast approaching, there would be no way out for me, no escape. But as much as I was still alive, and still able to move, I wouldn’t want to be in the hospital, confined to the bed.My doctor already told me that if I attempt a surgery, I had just 30% chance of survival. I wouldn’t do that to myself. Instead of putting myself in such condition, I would rather live the rest of my life knowing I might die soon that
Chapter Twenty-eightThe Side KicksMaxon“I hope you don’t regret this!” I stated and stumbled out of the ward room, heading to the street.Anger shot through my veins as I walked, I knew what she was doing, it was the same thing she did years ago, taking away everything I loved and turning me into a loner with the big void in my life.She broke my trust and put an end to our love-story, she betrayed me and even tried to take my sister whom I loved so much away from me, she took away everything I loved and cared about, and created a void in my life which I believed would never be filled.Now, I got to know that she had my kids, and they were the only one who could make me happy and get me back to the way I used to be before, they were the only one who could make the man I was before.Sophie wouldn’t let me have my kids, she wanted to keep them away from me even when she knew I needed them in my life. I would take my kids away from her, I wouldn’t mind what it would take me, or the mo
Chapter Twenty-nineNumbing The PainMaxon’s POVI staggered to my feet, the dull throb in my chest matched the rhythm of the somber music that pervaded the dimly lit bar. It was a place that reeked of desperation and despair, much like the turmoil that was churning within me. The worn-out barstool I had occupied seemed to mock me, its cracked leather bearing the scars of countless lost souls before me.The bar itself was a stark contrast to the life I once knew. Flickering neon lights cast eerie, unstable shadows across the peeling wallpaper. The place had seen better days, its faded glory now reduced to a hollow shell of its former self. With each creak of the wooden floor, I could almost hear the echoes of raucous laughter and vibrant conversations from years gone by.But those days were long past, and so was the man I used to be. The pain I carried weighed heavily on my shoulders, a burden I couldn't seem to shed. I came to this forsaken place not to drown my sorrows but to seek v
Chapter ThirtyA Perfect Family?Sophie’s POVI woke up to the faint rays of morning sunlight streaming through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the unfamiliar room. Reality washed over me like a cold shower. I couldn't return home after bringing Maxon back, I had called asleep in his room the night before, and by the time I woke up, it was already late.I got down later to meet the kids already fast asleep, I just found my way into one of the rooms in the house. As expected, the room just had the necessary furnitures, and nothing more.As I rose up from the bed, my mind raced through Maxon’s words again, with his threats still ringing in my ears. He was a man of his word, and I had no doubt that he would stop at nothing to get back his children. The fear gnawed at me, a constant presence in the back of my mind.My kids were all I could say I had left from our already broken love story, there was nothing more I had from it. He hated and despised me, and he would never give me t
Chapter Thirty-oneA Perfect Family? 2Sophie’s POVI dropped what I was doing and turned to him, “you were drunk last night, and I had to bring you home, we could no longer leave because it was already late,” I explained, before he starts to question my presence, “we are sorry for intruding your privacy.”He chuckled, looking up at me, “I think you are the only one intruding my privacy here, you are the only one I do not want close to me, not the kids.” He responded.I knew I had to dismiss Amara before Maxon would say anything out of line again, he might try to talk about the kids and Amara was so smart that she would figure out that he was their father.I motioned towards them and halted with Amara’s question.“Mr. Hero, do you have a wife?” She asked.I wondered why she would ask such question, I wanted to stop her from going further, but I couldn’t say anything to her. I just stood there, watching the two of them.Maxon smiled and bent to reach her height, he shook his head, “I do
Chapter Thirty-oneA Moment With HerMaxon’s POVI waited for an answer from her, but I got none, I got no response, other than her silence, and I was sure of what that meant. I grabbed her by her waist and pulled her closer to me, cupping her face, “I know you want this, I know you will never turn me down,” I murmured, still keeping her hands in my shorts.“M…Maxon!” That was all she could say, I knew what that was, a go ahead.I took her lips in an intense kiss, my hands moving to and fro on her body, the fact that she still had clothes on frustrated me.I pulled back and grabbed her shirt, pulling it off her. I heard the fall of the buttons, soothing to my ears.I picked her up from the floor and placed her on the table, pulling off her skirt and pantries together. Her eyes were fixed on me, as if encouraging me to do more.I unhooked her bra and threw it off, working my magics on her breast, while fondling the other with my hand and making her nipple into round peaks.Her hand sw
Chapter Eighty-eightFinal ChapterThe Coronation CeremonySophie’s POV“Please walk down for the final round of the walk-of-ties.”Maxon looked at me, smiling brightly under his Royal hat; the red and blue suede Royal garment which he wore looked so perfect on him.“Shall we?” He asked, stretching out his hand.I took it with a smile, holding up my long red ball gown with my other hand. “Yes.” I grinned.Looking down at our kids on either side of the long red rug that led to the throne, my heart fluttered with so much happiness, I couldn’t be more proud. It had been a few weeks since we got back to this world, and even though I was scared to come back with Maxon at first, it has been the best decision I made.After the confrontation with his mom and the blast at the hospital, Maxon was lucky to have been thrown out of the hospital by the force of the blast; he sustained some injuries which healed in no time after his wolf came back to action.Asher had finally recovered too, even th
Chapter Eighty-sixThe Last FightMaxon’s POVWe were back to where it all started again. The car, which carried us, drove into the palace, and as the door people, a long line of guards marched towards us, saluting as I stepped out of the car.“You are welcome back, your highness.” They all bowed.I smiled; it felt really good to be back, and better because I had Sophie and my kids with me. That feeling of loneliness and emptiness was no longer there. I carried Asher in my arms, his leg still having a cast around it; the doctor had said it would take a few more weeks before he gets fully recovered.The guards formed two lines and kept us in the middle as we walked into the palace. Everyone around was wearing black from head to toe, to pay respect to my father who just passed on.I headed directly for the courtroom, where I was sure my mom would be.“Mother!” I called as I saw her from afar.A big smile fell on her face. “My son!” She murmured. “How long has it been? It feels like eter
Chapter Eighty-fiveMaking Up With My MateMaxon’s POV“You’re not completely healed yet, but since you said you want to leave now, we have no other choice than to let you go,” the doctor said to me.I nodded at him with a smile. “Thank you, thank you so much for your help.”“You shouldn’t be thanking me because I only did my job as a doctor; you should thank the heavens for making this surgery a success.”I had lost all hope that I was going to live, but after I saw Sophie in that condition battling for her life, I got scared of dying and leaving everything behind. Even though I had planned to leave it all behind before, I didn’t want to die.“I’m glad you made the right decision; this just shows that even when it is a 0.5% survival rate, a miracle can happen.”I nodded at the doctor and took a quick glance at my watch; I was running late. “Thanks for everything, doctor; I will take my leave now.”“Sure. Make sure you take the drugs as I have instructed and always go for the checkup
Chapter Eighty-fourThe LetterSophie’s POVMy head banged as the light shone into my eyes; I closed my eyes back and remained in the bed. My whole body felt so heavy; it felt as though the most weight was suspended around my left shoulder and down to my arm.I tried once again, turning away from the ray of life this time, and I saw Rose, sitting beside me.I closed my eyes one more time as I tried to recollect all that had happened, where I was, and what led to me being hospitalized.It took a few minutes for me to remember it all; my heart skipped when I remembered I took the bullet for Maxon.“Rose!” I called.“You are up!” She jumped up on her feet and held my hand. “Thank goodness, I was so scared, I thought I would lose you?”“It isn’t that fatal; I was just out for some hours.” I murmured. She smiled at me.“Hours?” She chuckled and looked at her wristwatch. “Some hours more will make it a week that you’ve been out.”My eyes bulged out, “a week?” I asked, fumbling to sit up on
Chapter Eight-threeThere, It Ends.Maxon’s POV"Charge it to 250 joules!" The doctor instructed and rubbed the surface of the defibrillator against each other before charging Sophie with it.I could no longer watch; I staggered back, staring blankly in horror. Why did this have to happen? Why does she have to go through all of this because of me? Why is she always at the receiving end of it?"What will happen to our mom? Will she be fine?" Amara asked, tears rolling down her eyes.I fell beside her and pulled her closer to myself; I wasn't sure of what to say to them, I wasn't sure of how to assure them. Sophie was there battling between life and death, and I was the reason for that; it was all because of me. My heart shattered, my body trembled as I forced my tears back, trying hard to act normal in the presence of the kids."Make way! Make way!" I heard the loud voice and quickly jumped up, pulling the kids away from the way.I saw the nurses pushing Sophie out of the ward room on
Chapter Eighty-threeThe TruthMaxon’s POVSophie and I stood steps away from the uncompleted building the map directed us to, but I wasn’t sure if that was the exact location we were coming to.“Are you sure we didn’t miss the way?” Sophie asked.I nodded at her. “The map directed us to this place.” I looked around. “They should be somewhere here, the building, maybe.”Just when we were still talking, Sophie’s phone rang again, it was from the same private number as before.She picked it and put it on speaker. “Look at the building in front of you, tell him to come with the money to the building.” The man said and dropped the call.Sophie’s face dropped, her hands shook as she held mine. “Please promise me that you will be fine, please promise to come back with the kids safely.”I smiled faintly and nodded at her. “I will bring the kids back, no matter what.” I pulled her hand away from mine slowly and picked up the bag which contained the money from the car before heading towards th
Chapter Eighty-twoThe KidnapMaxon’s POVI turned off the light in my room, moved on to the hallway, and turned it off, down to the main room, the last place. I looked around; I had spent my life there since the last five years, I had been there with sadness and emptiness, and just the moment when I was supposed to enjoy the warm and happiness of being with my kids, I had to let them go so they wouldn’t be in danger.It’s been a week since I forced Sophie and the kids out of my life, for the best reason. It had been hell since then; I tried so much to avoid her in the company; I couldn’t deal with it. I had never known happiness since I came to this world; it changed a bit when I saw Sophie again, and I got the happiness I needed when I found out about my kids and got to claim them as mine, but now, I was losing all of that happiness again.It would be better to keep them away and know that they’re doing well than to keep them close to me and have them in danger.I sighed, taking my
Chapter Eight-oneThe Real Culprit Maxon’s POV“I have said this before, and I will say it again. I know nothing about this; I have never stolen anyone’s idea and I will never do that! Never!”“You can keep going on and on with that, but we have the evidence against you.” The officer lashed at me. “It will be better to own up to your mistakes and crime now before it is too late.”Own up to my mistake? That sounded familiar; I had heard it before.From Leo, he had told me to pen up to my mistakes too. Were the heavens trying to punish me? Am I being punished for the mistakes I made already? I shook my head. “You have to believe me, officer. I do not know anything about all these; I didn’t steal this idea, it is mine!” “Well, the...”He stopped when the door came, and another officer walked in. He got to him and whispered in his ears before leaving.“I’ll be right back,” the officer said and walked out.I sighed and buried my face in my palms; who could have done this to me? Who coul
Chapter EightyFinding The TruthSophie’s POVI wasn’t sure of what to do; there must be a mix-up somewhere. Maxon would never steal someone else’s idea; he would never do such a thing.I wandered around the hallway, going back and forth with my mind racing. I wasn’t sure where to go next.He had given me the project, and he even lost the contract he was working on because of me. Now he was getting arrested for stealing that same idea. What the officer said struck me again, that I must have been the one who leaked it, and I was sure Maxon must be thinking the same thing.I shook my head; it wasn’t the time to start brooding. I had to take actions. I rushed back to my space, grabbed my bag, and rushed into his office to pick up the car keys.I rushed back out and headed down; I had to go see him first to talk to him, maybe he was the one who did the mix-up.Maybe he mixed up the project with another one, or he mistakenly leaked it because I was sure the mistake wasn’t from my end. The