Paige's POV"Are you sure you want to move into your grandfather's house?"I looked Alex in the eyes. There are doubts in it. Now, I know he's also thinking the same thing as Ares. I can't blame them, though. They know me so well that they can even read the expression on my face.I slowly nodded. "I need to do something.""That might put you in danger, Paige.""I know," I answered. "That's why I'm planning to go there alone."His forehead creased. "What?"I smiled at him. "I will be fine, Alex.""How about the kids? I don't know what to say to Nate anymore, Paige. He keeps on asking about his dad. What happened to Neo Hanson, by the way? Where is he?""He's somewhere safe.""Paige!"I rose from my seat and turned my back on Alex. I remained in that position as I spoke. "I want you to look after my kids, Alex. I will find Noah."I heard him gasping. "Paige, Noah is dead!""No," I answered and faced him. I shook my head. It wasn't him, Alex. That burned body wasn't him.""You said it yo
Paige's POV"Paige, what happened? I thought you're with Mr. Hanson?" He looked so worried as he asked me.I understand him. Last time, Noah even called him to make sure that I won't lose my job, now I'm about to get engaged to him. This sounds so crazy, I know. But I have a plan. I don't trust Harold Wolkzbin even if he's my grandfather. I'm sorry, mom, but I can't find myself to trust your father.I looked down as I chewed my bottom lip. "Mr. Monroe, someone killed him.""What? H-How? I mean… last month he… Damn!"I shook my head. "I didn't know my grandfather had another plan. I thought he's just gonna help me find Noah's killer."He heaved a sigh and gently pulled my arm closer to him. "Look, Paige. I know you don't want this marriage either. I don't like it too. I have someone I like already."I looked up at him. "You don't like this marriage?"Then, could he be a great help?He shook his head. "I'm not a fan of marriage for convenience, Paige. I don't like this. But for our sake
Paige's POVSilence filled between me and Ares. He was just looking at me when I saw something on the kitchen counter. Ares glanced at the thing that's keeping my gaze locked."That's a gift from Steve. He bought toys for Asher and Nate yesterday."I slowly nodded. "A remote controlled helicopter?""Yeah. Nate loves it."Suddenly, an idea popped up in my mind. My lips curved into a smile as I laughed. Ares looked at me with furrowed eyebrows."What's in your mind, Paige?"I just grinned at him. "May I borrow your cellphone? I'm gonna call Oliver. I can't use my cellphone. It might be bugged."He nodded and handed me his phone despite the visible confusion in his eyes. I typed Oliver's number and called him.[Hello? Who is this?]"Oliver."[Miss Paige! I've been waiting for your call.]I smiled. "Can you buy a remote controlled something that has a camera, Oliver? I need it today."[Sure, Miss Paige.]"Thank you. Give it to Alex today. I'll be waiting."[Noted, Miss Paige. By the way,
Paige's POVThe day before my engagement with Mr. Monroe, the news about it roared like thunder. I don't know what's the big deal about it but it was all over the news and the internet. I thought it would be private. Papa assured me that it would be private, so seeing my face on the news shocked me real good. I don't know what to say. Surely, my cousins already heard it.My phone suddenly rang. And yeah… Speaking of cousins.I massaged my forehead and answered the call. "Hello?"[What the hell is this, Paige? What's with the engagement?]I sucked my breath. "It was… planned by Papa."[And you agreed?]"I can't do anything about it, Ares."[You can definitely do something, Paige. And really? Your ex boss?]I heaved a sigh and sat on the bed. Ares continued scolding me for moving into my grandfather's house. He even warned me that he'll personally drag me back home if I didn't do anything to stop the engagement. I know where he's coming from.I don't like this either but I have plans. M
Noah's POVI balled my fists as I remained glaring at the close door. I've been held like a prisoner in this cold room for God knows how long. I don't know how I managed to survive. I can clearly remember losing consciousness inside my car and then the next thing I know, I'm inside this room, alone. If not because of the television in this room, I wouldn't know what's happening outside.I died. That's what everyone believed. I almost believed it too after I saw the news about a burned dead body inside my car. Damn it! I'm worried about Paige and Asher. Naomi too. I'm scared of what Thalia might do to my daughter.I heaved a sigh and stared at my hands. I don't understand. After my alleged death, Neo disappeared together with his son. I don't know what's the purpose of all of these. I don't know what's happening. I wanna see Paige. I wanna see my kids but I couldn't escape from this fcking room. It was heavily guarded.The door swung open. I gritted my teeth and stared at the man who j
Paige's POVI groaned when I woke up with a severe headache. I slowly opened my eyes and stared at the white ceiling. My forehead creased as I felt a big hand caressing my tummy. Wait? A big hand?I sucked my breath when I remembered Mr. Monroe injecting me something."Hmm!"I froze. My breathing stopped as the man beside me moaned erotically. My eyes widened, realizing it came from a familiar voice.Slowly, I turned to my right and saw a man peacefully sleeping beside me. His chin was on my shoulder and his breath was hitting my neck. His arm and leg are hugging my body, keeping me in place as if I am his prisoner.I felt tears in the corner of my eyes. Am I dreaming? If yes, please don't wake me up. I just want to stay here. With him. With the man I love. With the man my heart yearns.Noah…I stared at his face. His pointed nose, thick eyebrows and eyelashes, reddish lips and disheveled hair. God! I missed him! I missed him so damn much!Slowly, I lifted my shaking hands and started
Paige's POV"Uncle said my death was planned by Thalia's father and your grandfather. I was planning to meet Thalia that night. I want to lure her and get Naomi, but I failed because your grandfather interfered."I heaved a sigh and massaged my temple. This is crazy! Thalia's father wants to kill him because he broke up with Thalia and my grandfather wants to kill him because he chose me.Noah caressed my hands. "We should go back to end this mess, Paige. I wanna spend time with our children. And… I want to make sure that Naomi is safe. She's still a kid."I shook my head. I've talked to his uncle. He called while he's taking a shower and told me about how dangerous it is for him to go out, so obviously, he can't be seen by anyone."Paige…"I shook my head again. "You should stay here, Noah. You can't be seen.""Paige, you can't go back alone."I stared into his eyes, worried. "It's dangerous for you.""I don't care! I'm not letting go back alone, Paige. I'll go with you and I won't c
Paige's POVI stood on the shore while wearing aviator glasses. I was watching the yacht coming towards me. Impatiently, I looked back, waiting for Noah. He went back to the beach house since he said he left something."Miss Paige!"I bore my eyes at Oliver. He's looking at me worriedly. I glanced at the yacht as I spoke. "Are you alone, Oliver?""Yes, Miss Paige. I sail alone just like you asked."I slowly nodded and looked behind me again. What's taking him so long?"Uh… Miss Paige, shall we go?"Heaving a sigh, I looked at Oliver. "Let's wait a little longer, Oliver."He nodded, confused. Of course, he would be since he thought I was alone here.I glanced at my wristwatch and that's when Noah came running. His disheveled hair was dancing in the. I was already pissed but when I saw his loving face, it vanished like a vapor."M-Mr. Hanson…"Noah stopped in front of me and looked at Oliver, who's now glued to his place. He was gaping at Noah who looked at me and smiled. He gently grab
Noah's POVI'm sitting on the bench while reading a book. Isaiah is with me. He's winking and waving at every college girls who pass in front of us. I frowned even more when he gave them flying kisses. I shook my head. He's hopeless. I'm a womanizer but not in school. I'm also choosing the woman I'd flirt with, not like him who would flirt with every woman he sees."She's looking at you again."My forehead creased and looked in the direction where Isaiah is looking. My eyebrow automatically shot up after I caught her staring at me. She quickly averted her gaze but it doesn't change the fact that she's been stalking me ever since we bumped into each other in the library.Isaiah moved closer to me to whisper. "Cousin, why don't you entertain her? Can't you see? She's cute."I glared at Isaiah. "You know I like Thalia. And damn, cousin. Can't you see that woman's face? She's too innocent. She looked like a baby."Isaiah's laughter broke. "That's the point, cousin. She looks like a baby.
Paige's POVThis is the time I've been waiting for. After everything that happened, we're finally here. After all the pain, all the hardships, all the tears we shed, all the heartaches we felt, finally. Finally, we're here. It's making my heart jump in so much happiness.I chewed my bottom lip as I held my bouquet tight. I'm nervous. I'm standing in front of the glass house. We're having a beach wedding and this is actually my dream wedding.I smiled as I looked at the horizon. The calm sea is so beautiful to watch. I could spend my whole day watching the ocean."Paige!"I looked at Tessa. She's beautiful in her dress. I smiled and waved at her. "Hi."She stared at me while smiling. "You're so beautiful."I chuckled and caressed her hair. "Thank you. You're so beautiful too, Tessa."She giggled. "I know right."I smiled and stared at her. "Do you wanna share something with me?"Her smile faded and she pouted. She even rolled her eyes as she answered. "I'll tell you everything soon. Fo
Paige's POV"I think something is going on between Tessa and Steve," I whispered to Noah while we're in his office. I visited him here today. He's very busy. So, I visited him. I also brought him lunch.He turned to me. His eyes are tired and sleepy. His reddish lips are slightly parted and wet. I would want to kiss those lips all day. "You think so?"I nodded. "Yup!"He started massaging his temple. I smiled while watching him. I understand that he's tired. He's managing two companies and it's easy. I don't know how to help him, so taking care of him while he's working is the least thing I can do.I pulled myself up and started massaging his temple. He froze and looked at me. I smiled and crouched behind him. I kissed his nose. "Let me massage you."He smiled and squeezed his eyes closed, allowing me to do what I wanted."Paige…""Hmm?""You think the kids will forgive us when the right time comes?"I froze for a second and heaved a sigh. "I hope so, Noah."He opened his eyes and our
Paige's POV"I love burgers!" Asher exclaimed after Neo bought the twins a burger. Naomi is now eating her ice cream. They're being pampered by Neo and their uncles. We still couldn't tell the kids about their real situation, but I'm trying to make them understand little by little. I know Asher already has an idea, I just hope he will understand.We're staying in Noah's house since the renovation of Aunt Precy's house is still ongoing. It's been 3 months since the incident happened. After the explosion, Neo and Noah came out from the side of the burning house. Neo said he saw Noah entering, following Tessa who's being dragged by Wilson, so he followed.I'm so thankful to Neo. Actually, Isaiah tried to follow Tessa too, but one of the hired killers tried to shoot my dad, so he saved my dad first. I was too oblivious to what's happening behind me that night because I was too focused on the burning house."I'm back!" Tessa entered the house with a big smile plastered on her lips. She's c
Paige's POVI was entering the gate of Aunt Precy's house wearing a simple white dress. Underneath, on my legs, there's a knife. No one knows about this knife. I wanted to make sure so I prepared this and myself.I looked up at the sky. It's so dark and there's no star. It seems like it's gonna rain and the sky is also prepared for the dangerous event that will happen here later.Truthfully, I'm scared. It turns out Papa hired some criminals to execute his plans. The police confirmed that the people who put the death threat was a group of hired killers that has been roaming around the country. The police also warned us about the possibility that they knew our plans but that was just a 10 percent chance. The 90 percent were on our side."Paige, come with me. It's Noah…"My eyes widened. "Huh? What happened to Noah? And what are you doing here, Isaiah?"Isaiah shook his head and grabbed my arm. "Let's go!"I roamed my eyes around with a confused expression on my face. I even noticed a c
Paige's POV"You didn't tell me about it, Paige. What if something happened and you're alone here with the kids?"Dad continued scolding me. Noah is sitting beside, holding my hand tight. On the arm rest of the single couch was Ares, who's looking at me with furrowed eyebrows. I know he's thinking the same. If dad's not here, Ares will be the one to scold me and I'd rather have dad scold me than him. Ares is just so scary when he's angry."You can't ignore something that could bring complications, Paige. If Achilles didn't see the death threat, would you tell us about you meeting your grandfather and receiving death threats from him?"I heaved a sigh. "Dad, the death threats aren't for me. It's for you and Noah. Papa wants to harm the both of you and I'm worried because I didn't know he's still capable of hiring someone to do that."Dad laughed without humor. "Even so! What if those people break in here? Or what if they burn this house? You can't just decide on your own, Paige. You ha
Paige's POVI'm standing in front of Noah. I brought him to my room since he said he would say something to me. I even checked his crotch to make sure that it's not swollen or what. I'm really worried. It could be deadly and I'm not allowing that. Not anymore.He held my hands and stared up at me. "Paige, it was a testicular trauma."My forehead creased. "W-What?"He looked away. Confidence left his eyes as he looked down as if he's ashamed. "I got this after my first accident four years ago. T-The doctor gave me medications. I have already recovered but he warned me about the side effects. It might hurt at… times and might cause in-infertility…"I was left unable to say anything. His hand started shaking. "I-I'm sorry… I'm sorry, Paige. I know I'm being selfish again. But I don't wanna lose you again. T-Though I understand if you don't wanna be with me again because of my condition. I will understand—""Noah," I cut him off and cupped his cheeks. I kissed him on the lips with so much
Paige's POV"Ahm!" I moaned as I bit my hand. Behind me, moving animalistically was Noah. I'm kneeling on the bed while he's softly pulling my hair. My heart has gone wild and became untamed as I completely submit to Noah. My eyes rolled back in ecstatic pleasure when I felt him reaching for my left bre*st while moving in and out of me.I never thought we'd make love this rough and messy. It was dirty but so damn sexy that I think I'd become addicted. He's just so good. So good in everything he does that it's making me lose my mind.Back then, we never explored each other like this in bed. He was always gentle, patient and respectful. Though I can still feel his respect tonight, I just love how he owns every inch of my body in a way I never imagined.I sucked my breath when Noah bit my earlobe, causing my eyes to roll back in my head. I gripped on the headboard tighter. I bit my bottom lip harder. The blinding pleasure is too much to handle and it's making me crazy."Fck!" Noah cursed
Paige's POV"The renovation of the coffee shop is almost done, we can reopen it two weeks from now," Alex said while we're eating dinner. Ares and Achi are sitting silently beside him. The kids are also eating. Nate and Naomi also have their own world of conversation.Dad, on the head of the table, cleared his throat. "What are your plans, Alex? Are you gonna manage it or you'll leave for abroad again?"Alex glanced at me before he looked at dad again. "I'll think about it, uncle. But if Paige allows me, I think I'll stay to help her manage the shop."Dad turned to me. "What are your plans, Paige?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Actually, I want to go back to managing my shop," I paused and looked at Alex and Ares. "I wanna ask who can manage the Wolkzbin Empire."Ares stared into my eyes. I know he's interested in business. I'm just asking Alex since he already has knowledge about managing a business.Alex glanced at Ares. "You can manage the Wolkzbin Empire, bro. I'm fine with helping Pa