Author's POV. Leonardo instantly pulled the trigger but Dante had seen the red laser on his chest. So, he was swift enough to push Olivia down and fall to the floor as well. The whole place went into chaos as the bullet dived into the wall.Seeing that his plan had failed, Leonardo gritted his teeth in anger. Quickly, he grabbed his gun and rushed away from that spot before one of Dante's guards could come after him.Meanwhile, Olivia was panicking, thinking that Dante had been shot."Dante!" She crawled to him and shook his motionless body. "Dante, wake up!" Dante snapped his eyes open and slowly looked at her. He felt so weak and that was why he stayed in that position."Are you okay?" Olivia asked, grabbing his arm and helping him up."I'm fine," Dante nodded gently and a fake smile appeared on his lips.He stood with the assistance of Olivia but still felt dizzy. His illness was affecting him again."Dante, you don't look okay. Did the bullet touch you?" Olivia inquired, touchi
Author's pov Olivia snuggled closer to Dante immediately after Diego left. She kept on rubbing his back as she felt his body and noticed how hot it was. "You will be fine my love." Olivia said using a very low tone."Thank you." She heard Dante speak and was shocked because she thought that he was already asleep. "I thought that you were already asleep." Olivia said. "I was shocked when I heard you speak." She added."Yeah, I was trying to sleep but the feel of your hand as you kept on rubbing my back kept me awake." Dante remarked and managed to smile. Dante knew that Olivia was really worried about him and he felt bad that he could not fully open up to her the truth about his illness not because he did not trust her but because he was not yet ready to tell her about it. "I'm so sorry, I did not think that far, I just wanted to pet you and also to let you know that I am right beside you." Olivia explained. "It's okay, I know that whatever you do to me is with pure and good inte
Author's POV.'Has he been sick before?' Mateo asked, getting more curious than before.'Yes, he has been repeatedly falling ill and fainting. Sometimes, he even bleeds...' Jane revealed, leaving no detail out.She didn't want to hide anything because he could hurt her family if he found everything out from another source.'Bleeding?? I don't understand,' Mateo said, feeling confused about the situation.'He usually bleeds from his nostrils and one time, he coughed out blood. It was so scary that day,' Jane muttered as she recalled everything that happened.'Do you know the exact name of his sickness or other symptoms that are connected to the ones you mentioned?' Mateo asked with the thoughts of searching the internet.'He hasn't displayed any other symptom,' Jane replied, biting nervously on her bottom lip.'Alright, if you find anything. Don't fail to contact me or I will make you regret it,' Mateo hung up.Jane stared angrily at the phone and had the urge to smash it to the floor.
Olivia and Dante woke up the next morning but neither of them was willing to leave the warmth of their bed."Are you going anywhere today?" Olivia asked, curiously."No," Dante replied, his voice weaker than it was yesterday. "Do you want me to leave?""No, I wanted to stop you from going anywhere because you aren't in the state to be walking around or leaving the house," Olivia muttered, staring at his face.She saw how tired and stressed he was, she wanted to know what was wrong with him because she was getting extremely worried about his health.Yesterday, he seemed a little agile but this morning, he looked drained, and his voice was barely audible."Dante," Olivia called, gently running her fingers through his hair. "You've been unwell lately and I need to know what's going on,""We either talk about it or go to the hospital," Olivia insisted, her voice tinged with care and worry.Dante didn't want her to find out about his terminal illness. It wouldn't be fair for her to bear hi
Author's pov Diego was speechless at first, he was confused not knowing what to do until Olivia tapped him and he came back to his senses. "Diego, what is going on, please do something!" Olivia said, barely able to keep her voice from rising. "We need to take him to the hospital right this minute," Diego said, lifted Dante, and rushed outside to the car. Olivia followed him closely behind with Jane running after her."You guys should stay back, you don't have to come," Diego said to Olivia and Jane as he saw them running to him.Without saying a word in response to Diego, Olivia opened the back door of the car so that Diego would be able to put Dante inside. She closed the door then turned and went to the other side of the car, she opened it and entered then signaled Jane to go to the front seat but as Jane was going to the front seat, Diego stopped her."I said that you guys don't need to come, so please go back!" Diego said, this time, his voice was sounding more serious. "I do
Author's POV. She stared at Mateo in shock and disbelief. To her, it was impossible for Dante, the one that she loved so dearly to plan such an evil deed against her. "You're a liar!" Olivia snapped at Mateo and wiped off her tears that dropped. "I will not believe anything that comes from your mouth. My fiancé would never think of doing such a thing to me," "You're trying to turn me against Dante, so he can suffer but let me tell you, that I will never be toiled with, especially by someone like you!" Olivia yelled, glaring hatefully at him. "You've said enough nonsense from your mouth, now leave before I order Diego to put a permanent end to your miserable life!" Mateo glanced at Diego and if he was to have a duel with him, Diego would certainly win. Mateo wasn't a true Alpha which was already a weakness for him. And he always had others doing his dirty jobs and dying on his behalf."Did you just say that you can't be toiled with?"Mateo asked, letting out a laugh. "I toiled wi
Author's pov Dante was shocked by what Olivia said but he understood that she was just saying those things out of anger, so he tried to pacify her."Oli, it has not gotten to that, please." Dante pleaded with Olivia. "It is more than that Dante, you broke the trust I have for you and decided to use me unknown which in itself is the greatest form of wickedness that I have ever seen," Olivia said in a harsh tone to Dante. Dante was hurt by the words Olivia was saying to him and Olivia noticed also how harsh her words were to him and how hurt he was by then her heart was about to go soft but when she remembered the words that Mateo had said to her about not trusting the males in their family, her heart became hardened again. First, it was Mateo who treated her like trash and ended up selling her off like a cheap commodity to Dante. Then it was Leonardo, who acted all nice towards her and made her think that she had found another pillar of support in the family after Dante, but what d
Author's pov. Olivia could not handle the cold again so she ran into a shop. The owner was not in and so she hid in a corner hoping that the owner of the shop would not check that area so she would be able to sleep there that night. Unfortunately for her, the owner of the shop came in and decided to check that area."Ah, a thief in my shop!" The owner of the shop screamed, waking up Olivia who was already deep asleep and shivering from the cold. "I'm sorry ma, but I am not a thief," Olivia said to the owner of the shop. "If you are not a thief, then tell me, what are you doing in my shop when you know fully well that I am not around?" The owner of the shop asked Olivia, not believing what she said. "I was cold and I needed a place to stay for the night. That was why I came inside your shop." Olivia explained to the shop owner. "Does my shop look like a hotel or a resting place for homeless people?" The owner of the shop asked."No, it does not but please allow me to sleep here fo
Author's pov "No!" Olivia's answered flatly. "I don't understand, no what?" Carlos asked her feeling surprised. "No, I will not marry you!" Olivia repeated with a note of finality in her voice."Why can't you marry me?" Carlos asked her feeling hurt by the constant rejection he was always getting from Olivia. "Look Carlos, I have told you before that there is no space for love in my heart right now, I appreciate your friendship and your help and concern but you see anything more than pure platonic friendship, I don't want it." Olivia asserted. Carlos worries about the rejection like a mask on his face. He could not hide it and it hurt him badly but he still tried to convince Olivia knowing fully well that there was nothing more that he was going to say that would change her mind."See Olivia, this is not even about love or marriage, this goes beyond yourself, you have to think of your child here..." Carlos tried explaining. "That's exactly what I am doing! Everything I am doing
Author's POV.Olivia was about to take a sip of the juice when her boss suddenly flung the glass from her hand.The glass of orange juice fell to the floor and shattered. Olivia flinched and stared at her boss in shock and confusion."Why did you do that?" Olivia asked.Her boss heaved a sigh of relief and shook her head."Nothing," She replied."I don't understand, you must have done that for a reason," Olivia muttered, a bit suspicious of her behavior. "I added some brown sugar which isn't too natural...and I don't know if you are allergic to it. Since you are an omega, you could be prone to different allergies and I didn't want to give you something that would make you more sick," Her boss lied. Olivia never thought she could harm her, so didn't suspect her intentions further. "Oh okay," Olivia beamed at her. "I'm not allergic to anything. I can eat whatever I have but thank you for your concern," Her boss forced a smile on her lips and nodded. "Let me clean this up," Olivia s
Author's POV.When Carlos left Olivia's room, she felt a little relieved that he was going to take her place. Although she was still bothered about her boss' reaction, she didn't want to overthink it.Olivia let out a heavy sigh and slowly closed her eyes to sleep. As she was about to get drawn into utter darkness, a knock came on the door interrupting her sleep.She flinched a little and snapped her eyes open. She rubbed her eyes gently, feeling bewildered by the knock."Come in,"The door creaked open and Olivia saw her boss walking into her room. Her eyes bulged in surprise and she quickly sat up despite the dizziness that immediately overwhelmed her."Oh," She whimpered, taking her hand to her head."Hey, why did you get up like that?" her boss asked with a forced smile on her lips."Ma'am, I'm sorry for not working. I am not feeling well and the pregnancy is taking a toll on me. I know that I have no right to rest and expect a payment but please pity me," Olivia said in one breat
Author's POV. The next morning wasn't the best for Olivia. She had been feeling nauseous since she awakened and the dizziness she felt was stopping her from leaving the bed. Despite attempting to stand several times, she was weakened each time by the dizziness."My head hurts," Olivia lamented, taking her hand to her forehead. "Why is it hurting this bad, gosh!" she complained.She placed her other hand on her stomach and rubbed it gently."Baby, give Mommy a little rest," Olivia pleaded. "I can't work like this, my boss is angry enough. I don't want her to get more annoyed with me," Olivia muttered and turned restlessly in bed.As she faced the wall, Dante came to her mind."I'm sure that he's enjoying his life, while I'm here suffering," She uttered thoughtlessly, but then she remembered how sick Dante was.She suddenly became worried about his health and how he had been faring since she left him. A part of her felt guilty for leaving him in that state but her mind was telling h
Author's pov "What?" Olivia exclaimed, surprised by what her boss had just suggested."You heard me right, you cannot keep the baby!" Her boss insisted."And why is that? Why would you suggest such a wicked act that I should kill an innocent baby." Olivia bemoaned."Olivia, you have to be reasonable! You are in no position to keep a baby! Who would take care of the baby? How will you feed and clothe the baby? Do you think taking care of a newborn baby is a walk in the park? You can barely even fend for yourself and now you want to add another mouth to feed? And what if the worst happens and you end up giving birth to twins or triplets?" Her boss asked Olivia trying to reason with her.Olivia thought about what her boss had just told her for some time and tried to consider it but then she put her hands on her stomach and gasped. How could she think of doing that to an innocent baby who did nothing wrong?"No! I will not! I will keep my baby, even if I have to beg to feed myself and th
Author's pov "What? I don't get it, you want us to kill Dante?" Anna asked Mateo in shock. "Yes and also to take over his properties," Mateo answered nonchalantly. "So when we succeed in killing Dante, who is going to take over his properties?" Anna asked Mateo."What kind of stupid question is that? Who else would it be if not me?" Mateo asked Anna back and it was clear that he was beginning to get irritated by the question. "So what happens to me and my son? What would be our share in it?" Anna asked, choosing to ignore Mateo's irritation. She was fighting for her and her son's future so she was not ready to act soft and naive before Mateo. Anna knew that Dante did not love her nor did he come to trust her but she knew that she and her son's future was more secure with Dante than with Mateo whom she had come to know as a very selfish and self-centered person. She was not ready to risk her and her son's bright and settled future to please someone as condescending and disrespect
Author's pov Olivia burst into tears in the restroom. She wished and hoped that she was not pregnant."God, I can't deal with a pregnancy this period and at this point in my life, where will I see the financial resources to take care of a child?" Olivia asked herself as she continued crying. Olivia had always loved children and she would always say that children are special blessings given to them by the moon goddess but Olivia knew that having a baby at this point in her life would not be a blessing but was going to be a burden to her. "Please moon goddess, please let it not be what I think it is, please, you cannot be more cruel to me in this life than you already are to me." Olivia prayed silently in tears to the moon goddess hoping that her prayers would be heard and the moon goddess would have mercy upon her but deep down inside of her, she already knew her true situation. Carlos noticed that Olivia had been in the restroom for quite a long time and he was beginning to becom
Author's POV.Dante was shocked to learn that the child was his own, he never expected Cooper to be his child. But since the medical result has said so, he had no other choice but to accept it."Alright, doctor, thank you." Dante smiled and shook hands with him.Anna smiled secretly, feeling happy that Dante had finally fallen into her trap. She will be living a perfect life after today.She remembered how loving Dante used to be, though he was harsh now, he must still have that good side to him. She would finally enjoy it while her son would attend the best school and live a good life.She finally had what she dreamed of.Once the doctor left, Dante heaved a sigh and turned to Anna, who smiled at him."I told you that Cooper was your son. I would never lie to you. I can't pin my child on another man, just because of my needs." Anna smiled and reached for his hands."I know that you've never really liked me but I want to ask you if you would fulfill the condition that I gave you?" Ann
Author's pov Jane was startled to see Diego behind but she quickly comported herself and smiled sheepishly at him. She didn’t know when he showed up but she was sure he didn’t catch on anything."Hello Diego, longest time, I guess you have finally remembered me today." Jane said smiling at Diego but Diego was not Impressed with whatever nonsense she had to say. His face remained grim as he didn’t even listen to what she was saying."Who were you talking to?" Diego asked looking stern and without a single smile on his face. He knew she was up to something, she was so suspicious and had been since she showed up in Dante’s life."I don't understand, why are you asking me that kind of question?" Jane asked Diego, rolling her eyes. She was nervous that Diego had caught on something but she didn’t want to show it."Because I am a Beta and you are just a mere omega which means that I have a higher rank than you and so I have the right to ask you whatever questions that I feel like asking." D