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Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter fifty six: Please
EmberI woke up to the sounds of my annoying alarm, god's, it's making my head throb with ache, i groggily dragged myself from the bed, the ache that settled in my head was nowhere near the dull ache in my heart, throbbing every single times I woke up to an empty bed, in this familiar room, on the familiar covers— familiar bed. I can't believe it's over a week already.Every single day, every single time. Nothing but pure torture.I yawned but my hand quickly flew to my forehead, holding as if it would numb the pain I felt in there somehow but I knew better. It has been a week, after doing one thing I cowardly knew how to do best; running in every situation.I never could've thought I would go back to Arizona that soon, but not only do I go back, I got myself entangled with the man from one of my darkest nights. I was broken, sad… gripped by the emotions that flooded my mind, and somehow I went to him in the rain that night, drank, drank till my consciousness slipped away from me, t
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter fifty seven: Resurfacing
Ember Going out of my room to the sitting room, I wasn't wearing a slipper, just my socks, I could hear chatters and giggles from the kitchen, I walked into the kitchen to see Lyra and Alpha Jordan, Kai was sitting on a little chair just right inside the kitchen beside Alpha Jordan. “Mummy.” he squealed, noticing me and get down, running up to meet me I pat his head, walking to the kitchen to Lyra who was busy cooking. “Lazarus wakes.” She mumbled wrapping an omelet into an edible fold and walked towards Alpha Jordan, shoving it in his mouth. “Mmn tastes great.” He praised. “I know.” She smiles proudly, and gives some to Kai. “It's delicious.” I folded my hands leaning against the counter and reminded her “Don’t I get to have any?” “Oh… Ember, my sweet darling, you can have your mouth opened as long as you want, it's just that my food won't be going into your mouth.” “Aw at least be nicer, are you being biased now?” “I'm being as much as I can… I mean it's def
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter fifty eight: Red rose
Ember I opened the door to see a familiar face at the door smiling broadly at me. I turned back to look in the direction of the kitchen. I could imagine Lyra feeling proud of herself, does she really think of me as a sadist? And what if she has something important to do right now, but had to come here in respect of Lyra. “Erica… it's good to see you.” I welcomed her with a warm smile, stepping aside and opening the door wider so she would be able to come in. “Boss.” She sat the bag she was holding down then she jumped on me smiling broadly and embracing me tightly, almost to the point of suffocation. “I've told you a lot of times it's Ember.” I rolled my eyes pulling back and closing the door behind her, she grabbed her bag hurriedly walking behind me. “I wasn't expecting it to be you.” I started fluffing a chair pillow and eventually sitting down, with the pillow pressed on my laps. “Hi Lyra.” She calls, staring at the kitchen door. “How are you doing my sweet Erica?
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter fifty nine: Dazzling
Ember Packing my hair in a loose ponytail I applied red lipstick, I wasn't much of a fan of red, but that should do for today. Grabbing a jacket for myself I slipped it on the crop top I wore, and smoothing it out. I picked my phone from the dresser, tapping and looking at the screen to see it was almost 8pm, slipping it at the back of my pocket. I looked around for something I missed. Everything checked, taking one more look at myself, I was about to go out of the room when my eye caught the artificial snowing mini rose gifted to me by Erica, a sigh escaped my lips, and talking about Erica, she left a while ago insisting I attend her birthday party, left with no choice I was dressing to go there. She said it'll be celebrated in some pubs, although I don't exactly have any good memories in a pub, or good at drinking. But it's her birthday, and she wanted me there. “Going already?” Lyra looked up from the laptop in front of her, she had a pair of glasses on, yeah I know what you
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty: Stalking
EmberThe movements stopped right behind the car, even as a Werewolf I knew the phrase; better late than sorry was just as right. I knew whatever was behind my car wasn't human.Stepping on the accelerator, I took a quick turn, before zooming away, but through the side mirror, I could see the silhouette of a man, standing there, looking at my car which was driving away, he didn't give it a chase, instead he only remained there. And by everything possible, I could swear I saw it smile.I drove straight to the estate, still feeling a little disturbed by the earlier occurrence. My mind couldn't stop going back to how it makes my skin prickle with unease.. and the eerie smile plastered on his lips. Pulling over in the garage, I came out of the car, took a deep long breath before pulling Erica out of the back seat. She doesn't feel heavy for me to carry, so I was able to get her inside successfully.“I apologized . I have to request this, but please can Erica stay the night.” I said in a
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty one: Rogues
EmberHe was still standing there in the darkness, smiling creepily at me. I automatically closed the library door back, I looked through the glass door to see he was no longer there, just like a thin smoke vanishing into thin air without any traces.I must be imagining it right? It might be due to not being in the best state of mind recently.I tried to calm myself down, walking up to be bookseller, an old man with full gray hair.“Good evening sir,” I forced a smile, occasionally glancing back to confirm if he was no longer there, “Good evening young lady, what would you like to buy?”“New moon, Stephanie Mayer, are there any copies left?” I asked.“Yes young lady, go down this section, take a turn by your first right, you can see it on the shelf with number 9.” He said smiling.“Okay sir.” I did as he sold me, walking down and taking a turn by my right, and sitting ahead was the number nine shelf. I walked up to it and saw there were a lot of copies there, all new. I took one out
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty two: Wolfsbane
EmberI looked around for any possible exit, but there were none, what sort of trouble is this? Erica was still very much trembling behind me, and before me were sneering Lycan rogues who I have no idea how they knew me and apparently are trying to capture me, according to the order from the one who had just left the room.They were sneering, even more joking at my current situation.“Just surrender yourself sweetie, one against five, are you kidding me or yourself?” The tall man grins.“I’d advise you to let us go right now, my pack is nearer. It might still be one against five right now, but once I contact them it'll be five against hundreds.” I threatened, it would've been easier if I was able to connect with the pack at this instance, but I knew it'll be impossible, I'm not an official member, I just lived with them… not sworn in as a member!“Haha… why not try the so-called communication and see if it'll work? Listen up, step aside so we can finish up that bitch behind you, befor
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty three: C-Executive
MaverickHaving been told by Clara that Ember wasn't at her place, I knew there's only one place she could be, that one place she's been hiding for the past four years. Florida. The place where we had our second encounter. I knew I had a lot of explaining to do when I finally saw her, but for now, let's go get her first, I start the car, and with a reverse I drive straight to my house so I can prepare the things I will be needing and to make sure Alexandra's gone.After driving for an hour, I finally pulled over in front of the house, stepping out, I shut the car door making for the door when I saw Mariam walk over, I glanced at my phone to see it was already past her working hours.“Welcome back boss.”“You aren't gone yet?” “Yes… actually I got a message to deliver to you.”“Let it wait, I have to be somewhere right now.” I said to her walking towards the house but her voice halts me on my steps.“Not yet, a person came looking for you.” She said,I turned back to her immediately
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Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter seventy three: Saved
Ember“So… now that the yacht’s gone, what are we supposed to do?” I asked, glancing around at the wide-open water stretching as far as I could see.“Wait for it, I guess,” he replied, way too casually. “Probably just ran low on gas.”I narrowed my eyes, noting the way he smirked ever so slightly. “Is this some kind of setup? Was this your big surprise?”He chuckled, shaking his head. “Not at all. This was definitely not part of the plan. But look—it’ll come back. We just have to wait.”I shifted uneasily, trying to mask my growing anxiety with humor. “What if we end up living out some kind of real-life Jaws nightmare?”He raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Seriously? You’re a werewolf—you’re supposed to be the one scaring off predators.”I rolled my eyes, smirking back. “Yeah, well, if wolves can eat fish, why shouldn’t a shark be able to enjoy some wolf?”He let out a soft laugh, sweeping his dripping hair back. “You’re something else.”I swallowed, glancing back at the empty horiz
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter seventy two: Gone
“Do you want to take a sit over there over a cup of wine?”“Alcoholic?” I asked the man preparing to say no, there's no way I'm drinking wine that contain alcohol, not after my experiences with alcohol. “Fruity, it's tastes like an alcohol, but it has not even 1% in it, do you want to give it a try?” “No harm in trying.” I chuckled.The Yatch had slowed down now, in the middle of the sea, “Why aren't ships or Yatch other than this one moving anyway?” I asked curiously moving to the swim platform. I was expecting to see Yatch or cruise ships moving around but none, I had noticed at the beach that there were lesser people compared to how crowded beach used to. “The whole place is ours for today, and don't tell me you're dunking your legs in the water in that?” He pointed to my dress.I stared down embarrassed to look at my flowing black gown, I laughed awkwardly, “I will be changing that.” I never thought about that sincerely.“You should, there's a lot to choose from in the first se
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter seventy one: Wanting more
Ember I thought I will be able to pull this off successfully, however I'm not so very confident right now.I was wondering what it'll be like with him for the first time as not a business partner… om that topic, what are we really? Logically, he admitted taking a likeness to me, and I might've like him too… no, I likes him too.God's I couldn't even tell exactly when that happens. Inhaling, and exhaling. The sand was cool beneath my feet as I stepped onto the beach. A handful of people were at the shoreline, their voices mingling with the distant crash of waves. My eyes scanned the place, searching for him but there was no sign of him, even though he'd texted he will be here at 6pm, and I'd done a good job spending extra minutes at home to not appear overly excited and too over the date with him, in the end i was still the first to get here.However, my search was set aside when I caught a glimpse of a white yacht anchored a little further out,It was beautiful, I admit, but when
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter seventy: Risk
Ember“Ember, hurry up and get out here! We’re starving!” Lyra’s voice rang out from the dining table, teasing but loud enough to make her point.I could almost see her rolling her eyes, a little grin tugged at my lips as I called back, “On my way!”I arranged the dishes on the tray, carrying them to the dining table, where Lyra and Kai were already seated.As I entered, Lyra’s gaze swept over me, and she let out an exaggerated sigh. “Finally,” she muttered, rolling her eyes, her voice filled with drama as she continued sarcastically, “We were this close to death.” she indicated with her fingertips.“Oh please, Lyra,” I growled playfully.Just then, Alpha Jordan walked closer, glancing at her with a raised eyebrow. “What’s going on?”Lyra shot me a mischievous look before turning to him. “It’s Ember,” she said, grinning. “She’s been holed up in the kitchen, smiling like an idiot. I almost got chills seeing her like that, considering how cold she’s been lately.”Alpha Jordan chuckled
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty nine: Let them look
MaverickShe broke into a scream as I held her in my arms and leaped off the building. But her palms quickly covered her mouth, muffling the sound when she realized she was safe. We glided through the air until our feet touched the ground, thankfully no one was paying attention to the building, so I was sure no one saw.“That’s insane! You should’ve warned me or something.” She frowned, folding her arms as she walked away.I quickened my pace to catch up. “Did I scare you?” I reached for her hand to slow her down, but she stayed silent, ignoring me completely.Was she upset? I know I shouldn't have done that, she must've been taken off guard, thus leading to her annoyance. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that… I’m really sorry.” I apologized, reaching for her arm.But I was stunned when she suddenly burst out laughing, giving me a playful shove. “You’re apologizing? I was only pretending! Honestly, that was wild—and amazing too, I must admit. I mean, we were practically flying!” She
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty eight: Suffocation
PresentEmber“So, she wasn't lying when she said you're married?” tilting my head, I asked curiously. Honestly, I wanted to know more, even though I knew I shouldn’t be asking. I shouldn’t be digging into his past, but a part of me still wanted to know.“Yes... she didn't lie. But you have to trust me; I don’t have anything to do with her anymore.”“I guess.”“Yeah…” he replied, and then silence filled the air between us—heavy, almost to the point of suffocation.I lay back on the concrete floor beside him, my hand nearly touching his. I eventually tucked it behind my head, mirroring his posture.We just looked at the sky, feeling the breeze brush our faces—soothing, calming. This was exactly why I loved coming here to clear my head when I felt overwhelmed.I couldn’t help but ask myself at that moment, ‘Do I really deserve happiness? Do I deserve to be happy, to experience it again?’Lyra wanted me to be happy, Alpha Jordan wanted that too, and I’m sure if Derek were alive, he would
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty seven: Addiction
MaverickFlashbackI exploded, bolting out of the cabin. The consuming rage burned through my veins like wildfire, eating everything it touched—my reasoning, my thoughts—clouding them like a fog in the woods, wrapping everything in its misty embrace. The trees blurred together as I sprinted into the forest, my heart pounding in my chest as if it wanted to burst out and escape from me.But the voice whispering in my head to turn back, to wrap my hands around her throat. Make her pay didn't stop.I had never felt anything like this before. I had never stopped from killing my prey for someone, and she made it possible.That thought alone infuriated me—him rather, the rampaging untamed beast within me. He wanted out so he could go back and kill her, along with Mariam or whatever she might have called the lady whom she stopped me from killing.I clenched my fists so hard that my nails dug into my palms. No, no, no. Not again.For the second time that day, I wrestled with the monster inside
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty six: Try me
Ember Maverick's unexpected words knocked the wind out of me. I sat there, paralyzed, my hand was still firmly locked in his grasp. “If it was just a one-night thing-” he said, his voice barely above whisper, “-would I have dropped everything and come here to Arizona just to see you?” He exhaled and continued, “You kept running every single time, leaving me worried and distressed. Don’t even try to pretend you haven’t felt this between us.” His gaze held mine, intense and unrelenting, making my palms grow sweaty, even under the chill of the wind up here. My heart raced and my pulse pounded in my neck. My voice was stuck in my throat, unable to form words. His thumb traced gentle circles on my palm, sending shivers down my spine. It was a tender touch, but with an undercurrent of possessiveness. I should have pushed him away and run, but his words were compelling, believable. Talking in that tone, he was doing it again, giving me false hope—helplessly and relentlessly breaking thr
Blood Ties And Betrayal: The rogues redemption Chapter sixty five: Lose my mind
EmberHe came for me? As much as that would've been a response I wanted, however it annoys me more that this man, regardless of having a wife, still comes to look for me, and still boldly claims that he was here for me. I shouldn't be surprised, provided that I've had such terrible luck with men— even the fated one by the moon goddess had given me nothing but betrayal and heartache.I stepped out of the studio passageway, craving some fresh air and space to clear my head. I made for the stairs, my mind was occupied by my growing thoughts as I descended, each step was nothing but a deliberate escape from the tension lingering after me, But then I heard his footsteps behind me, and my gut twisted into knots. I quickened my pace, not ready to face him yet. And I'm glad he didn't say anything as he would've done on a normal day. And sincerely, his silence is much appreciated right now.I stepped outside, letting the city swallow me whole, My eyes flew to the towering ten storey buildin
