How did I get to be a prisoner in my own home? Trapped by a man who after claiming to love me was now chasing after his former mistress. I stopped to look around the room. The memories of our first time together haunted me. This was the same bed I had first been made love to by the love of my life
Seraphina POV I tried to sleep but forth came no peace of mind. I was busy wondering how this day was going to go. I had been excited when receiving the cash but now that it was time to pull off the scheme, it proved difficult. I tried as much as possible to be quiet about it. Well I am sure my f
Mom crossed the room and wrapped me in a tight embrace, her warmth enveloping me like a comforting blanket. "Everything will be okay, sweetheart. We'll make sure of it. We'll get through this together." I nodded, grateful for my mother's words of comfort, but the guilt still ate me up. I knew I sh
Seraphina POV "I can't believe this," Dad muttered. His voice was all shades of anger. "That doctor had one job—to be there for her patients when they needed her. And what does she do? She cancels the appointment at the last minute and leaves us hanging. It's unacceptable." I could barely hear a w
I glance over at Mom, grateful for her words of reason. She always knows how to calm Dad down when he's about to do something rash. But this time, even her soothing presence may not be enough to stop him I feared.” Dad turns to face me. He looked like he was about to fight a bear. "Seraphina, I've
Lucius POV I stood in front of my porch trying to call Seraphina but this was the umpteenth time and I had gotten nothing other than her voicemail. It was an hour past the time when I was supposed to meet with her here and there was no sign of her. But that was not what I was worried about. Don't
I will do anything for her. I'm not crazy, I'm serious. Maybe I'm a little crazy but I'm crazy in love with her. She is the love of my life!!! When I got to the door, I stood to try and listen in but it was pitch silent in there. Who am I kidding? I must have forgotten that the rooms are soundproof
Helena POV I wanted to do more than slap him. I wanted to run a knife through Lucius fucking chest when he walked in through that door. Gosh!, To think that the first thing he did was try to deny it. I was however pissed that I didn't get to enjoy the bath and food he brought along with him just