Arya’s POV ‘I had a terrible dream, in that dream I was abducted again. Everything was dark and foggy but it seemed all too familiar’ these thoughts danced in my head as I tried to open my eyes.“Ahh!” A painful hiss slipped through my lips, my bones felt plastered against a hard surface, I didn’t know much but I was certain of one thing.This was definitely not my bed but where else could I be, unless... it wasn’t a dream!My wide open eyes scanned the surroundings, my luck was really bad and it’s all thanks to Nicklaus. Yes, I’m blaming him for all my misfortune. My life wasn’t all great before but at least I wasn’t being targeted like a wanted criminal. I couldn’t tell how long I’ve been out but it was really dark in here, my mom must be worried sick. From the look of things I was alone here, well at least that’s what I’d like to believe. The cold concrete floor reminded me of the abandoned warehouse, I couldn’t make out anything else except from tiny holes in the wall surfac
In the cold presence of the snow stood Bella and Klaus. Their eyes spoke volume but known of their lips moved until Bella responded.“I really don’t know where Arya is, I tried calling but her phone was switched off. Is something off?” The troubled expression on Klaus face watered her suspicions. “Something’s up, isn’t it? It’s unlike her to turn off her phone. If you’re searching for her then I want to come too”As she spoke her hands moved and locked her door, giving a clear picture of her intentions. She was ready to join the search right here and now but someone didn’t seem too pleased.“You should head back to my place” That simple line alone contorted Bella’s brows, how could she have forgotten the weird hot-button between them. “I’m not going back there” Her voice was crisp and sharp causing Klaus gloomy expression to deepen. “Why?” His low growl reached her ears, it was a vivid description of his held back anger. “Isn’t it obvious? We’re done. The contract is ove
Her words struck Klaus like lightening, amongst the many emotions, confusion was most prominent but before he got a chance to ask the presence of someone stole their attention.“Uhm mm, sorry for interrupting” Emily announced seeming rather awkward and not a second later their ambiguous posture was broken. “It’s okay, he was just leaving” Bella’s words broke the ice and her hidden meaning wasn’t missed by Klaus. His eyes took a long glance at her before leaving. Just then Melissa stepped out of her apartment, she only caught the retreating car as she approached Bella’s place. “Just the person I was looking for” Her voice stole Bella and Emily’s attention but only Emily had a cheerful expression, on the other hand Bella’s emotions were in shambles. She could bet Melissa was about to ask about Arya and she was exactly right.“Have you seen Arya? I’ve been trying to reach her all evening” Emily also instinctively turned to face Bella, she had the same question but she couldn’t gu
Nick’s POV ‘At such a crucial time, you didn’t wear the necklace I gifted you. At the very least finding you would’ve been easy. Do you despise me that much? So much that you’ll put away everything I’ve gotten you? I’ve only ever wanted to keep you safe but my life’s full of f*cked up events’.“The necklace tracker is useless now” My mumbles were swallowed by a gulp of red wine. It tasted like shit, like hell! Everything’s shitty tonight. I’m losing my composure faster than I’ve ever did in my life. The thought of putting her through this turmoil again was devastating. I stood and walked towards my training room. My emotions were complex, I needed a means to blow out steam. Juliet was crossing the line again and again but I couldn’t do anything because of Adam. Maybe I should hand over the clan to her, it has brought nothing but pain and misery! My shirt dropped to the ground and so did my last thread of self control.“Thud! Thud!”The punching bag took the hit and I didn’t bo
Nick’s POV A soft chuckle twitched my ears, she must find it amusing to be having such a conversation again but none of this felt funny to me. “Of course you were, why wouldn’t you? After all, I’ve got your little pet”My end of the call remained silence, is this what they called anger management? It was a hell load of bull. I’ve never considered Juliet a step-mother, not even once! That title was too goddamn dignified for her. A concubine is all that comes to mind when I think of her. “Cut to the chase” I’m not a fool, I knew exactly what she wanted and the thought of hearing her say it triggered an unspeakable surge within me. “Oh but you know, don’t you? What I want isn’t something anyone can give me”Her words caused my brows to furrow, what’s she aiming at? “But” she added “what you can give to me is the journal ledger. The golden one in exchange for your...pet”A sadistic smile stretched my lips causing the dangling drops of sweat on my jaw to vibrate. Only two people h
Nightfall has never seemed darker in Nicklaus broad-way structured room. His majestic but downcast figure stood before the heat strengthened glass and as he listened to Klaus words his eyes lost all trace of warmth. “R35 has no parents, no distance relations just a wife and a kid, they’ve been missing for some months but there hasn’t been news of such a report, I’m guessing he’s aware of wherever Juliet kept them”For a moment no one spoke, only Nicklaus shortened breathing hummed over the call and then he voiced “when I said bring them to me I didn’t mean pick them up from a yard...”His words dragged out making sure Klaus got the hidden meaning but for clarity he added “...I meant steal, capture, torture, blackmail. Whatever it would take to snatch them from Juliet’s grasps, do it! Leave no stone unturned, find them and bring them to me!”His low but dangerous growls displayed the depths of his intentions, he was done with being logical, heck! The shadows of these unprecedented h
Bella’s POV The ride began quiet and smooth, I knew Emily had a lot to say but the future uncertainties kept us at bay. Indeed it’s hard to believe that I’m on the road searching for Arya, by this exact time last night we were having a heartfelt conversation in bed. I glanced over and noticed Emily’s drifting, she was fighting hard to stay awake, I couldn’t help but feel her helplessness. She just landed and had no moment of rest, the stress on her face testified to that.My body slightly tensed behind the wheels, staring at the building before me gave me a shuddering feeling. “We’re here” My voice above a whisper shot up Emily’s groggy eyes. “Where’s this?” She yawned a response and I mentally fell silent. If I was asked what to call this place, what would I say? My emotions were too complex right now so I just blurted out “Nicklaus’ friend’s place, he should have some answers”.With this I got out first and approached the gates, Emily followed behind but then I noticed she reac
Bella’s POV The suffocating silence somehow brought solace to my heart, the last thing I wanted was to hear a word from him. I appeared as cool as a cucumber but my insides were twisting with discomfort. I had my suspicions but experiencing that scene first hand was too cruel for me. “Aren’t you gonna say anything?”Klaus voice stole my moment of peace, even my silent sober had to be taken away by him! I didn’t reply mostly because I was too torn to speak, I feared that my voice would crack into tears if I dared open my mouth and I’ll be damned if I let myself sink into such humiliation. After all it wasn’t as if I caught my boyfriend cheating, we’re nothing to each other so I kept my lips sealed.“Your being silent is more unsettling than confrontation”. As he spoke he’d tilt his head from the road to my direction but my gaze stayed plastered on the windshield. He let out a sigh and added.“It’s really not what it looks like-”.I didn’t know when my cool demeanor cracked because