Chapter 49 – The Wilson’s are back.Grace WilsonPOVI run my fingers through my hair. I’m still in shock by Rowan’s announcement. I’m sitting in class and all I can think about is Rowan wanting a child out of nowhere. I have no idea what he’s been through in the last month and a half but that doesn’t mean he has the right to demand certain things from me.Though I do get it I am nothing but a toy he bought at an auction it doesn’t stop me from feeling sad and down though.The sadness I've been feeling the last couple of weeks has been intensified by Rowan asking for a baby. Would I love to have a child with Rowan? Heck yeah. Do I want my baby raised in a household where his or her mother could be replaced at any moment? Hell no.What if the woman in the pictures return and I’m kicked out. What if she’s a terrible human being and my child ends up exactly the way I did though out my childhood. The life I’ve lived I wouldn’t even wish it upon my worst enemy. Not that I have any enemies.
Chapter 50 – JealousyRowan Priest POVAfter the sleep I got last night, I got up early and got all the work I had left done. Now it's past two in the afternoon and Grace's last class is about to end. So, I'm going to fetch her personally from class. We can go out for lunch afterward. It could be like a date.Taking one of my sports cars and drove over to Grace’s college. I didn’t know what she would want to eat, or where she’d like to eat. I know Grace loves burgers, pizza and fries. I should take her someone where she could enjoy it.I wonder what she’d want to eat. When I stop in front of the school, I see many walking out. I don’t know if I should wait here or make my way to the entrance so she could see me, since she has no idea I’m even here.Sighing, I got out of the car and made my way to where I thought she’d be. Grace mentioned once she and her friend would get coffee after class, I make my way to the café on the college campus.I make my way through the crowds, once I’m ne
Chapter 51Rowan PriestPOVI couldn’t believe I was jealous of some puny kid. Some snot nose punk who is still wet behind the ears. Yet the second I saw the two of them together I saw red. The feeling was both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. I’ve never experienced Jealousy in my life.I’ve never let my emotions get the better of me. Yet whenever Grace is involved, I lose all sense of rationality. Seeing Grace laugh with this guy and him touching her hair, Grace hates being touched by men yet she’s allowing this fool to touch her. Just the thought alone had me nearly pulling out my gun and shooting him between the eyes.Or torturing him to death.Where am I driving to? Damien’s apartment. I needed to speak to my brother. I needed to calm down. I was still seeing red.When I pull up at his apartment in New York, I’m hoping he’s home. I didn’t even know if he’s still in New York. He’s supposed to be in LA for a deal in two days.I get out of my car locking it, I slowly walk up
Chapter 52 – Confessing everything to Damien…Grace PriestPOVAfter crying all the tears my body had within itself, I took a shower and snacked out on the sofa.When the elevator dings and Damien walks in I’m nearly embarrassed but then I’m reminded by how his brother acted earlier. I glare at him before continuing my show and eating my snacks.“Oh, we’re having a party, are we?” he asks sitting down beside me.I ignore him.“I wanted to ask you something Grace is that?” he asks.I pause the show and look over at him. “What is it?” I ask softly.“Do you love my brother?” He asks.My eyes widen and heat rushes to my face. I hide my face behind my hands. “What is wrong with you. You can’t ask a lady that…” I scold him.He bursts out laughing… “You know Grace you’re kind of funny. It’s cute.” He stands up from the sofa and makes his way to the kitchen.I follow him and watch him make myself a sandwich.“Do you want one?” he asks.I nod. I was hungry. I’ve only had candy and chips since
Chapter 53 – Greece confessionsOne month later.Grace PriestPOVTomorrow is my birthday. Rowan asked me a couple of weeks ago what I wanted to do but I told him, I didn’t want anything special. I was turning twenty-two. I didn’t feel like twenty-two was anything special. Plus, I’ve never had a birthday party in my life I didn’t think I did anything to deserve one anyway.After my talk with Damien gave me a lot of perspective on my future plans. I’ve already spoken to my guidance counselor, added the required classes to the next semester. I’m so excited for my future.Oh, Amara told me she’s getting married next year. I’m excited to meet her future husband. She told me she didn’t love him; she hadn’t even seen him since she was five."Time to get out of bed Grace…" Rowan says walking into my room.I look at him glaring… “I could have been dressing…” I complain.He smiles crossing his arms. “I wouldn’t mind…” he says with a wink.Heat rushes to my face."Come on love, we have to leave
Chapter 54 UnknownPOV“Once upon a time there were two Goddesses one the Goddess of Light her name was Larmata, and the Goddess of darkness called Daria.The Goddess of light had the power to create light and weaken darkness. The Goddess of light loved everyone and wanted to live happily among humans. She was loved by all humans and praised for her kindness. The more humans praised her the stronger she became.Whereas the Goddess of Darkness despised humans for taking from the Goddess of light. She grew weaker and weaker the more the humans forgot about her. Her anger brought her to curse the humans with her remaining power. The weaker the humans became the stronger she became. She made the mistake of feeling in love with a human called Reagan, the future king of an empire. He cut off her wings and stripped her of her divinity So, she cursed them until she fell in love with a human. Once he was done with her, he let her body burn to ashes. Everything was going downhill until a brav
Chapter 55 – Grace PriestPOVA man walks into the room and sits in front of Amara and me. he leans forward and smiles. “So let me tell you a story. You see your husbands hurt a lot of people to take up the crowns past down by their ancestors. A lot of bones hold up the foundation of their reign. You think it's okay for the weak to be trampled on while the strong only grow stronger?" the man asks in anger.Amara bursts out laughing." If the weak didn't want to be trampled on, then they should try to be weak. You call them evil for the people they trampled on. But what about the people they've helped? You only look at the bed because you're jealous of their success." She taunts.“You think I want anything to do with them? I’m not doing this because I want their power. I’m doing this because I deserve it. You see I’m the rightful heir to the empire. The Priest family stole it from my grandfather when he died.”Amara bursts out laughing. “You think an illegitimate child, born out of wed
Chapter 56 – Getting rid of trash.ANGELICA ROSSIPOVI watch as they bring out Red’s body. A smile appears on my face. I walk away.The man was destined to die at the hands of Rowan Priest, my former husband.Getting around eight months pregnant has gotten a lot harder than it should. I get in the car.“What’s the plan now?” Leo asks.Leo Hunter is my real husband. Red Welling was easy to manipulate. He truly believed he was the heir to the Priest empire. He was nothing more than a servant’s child, he truly believed his father was the heir.“Now we go into hiding. Until after I’ve given birth…” I tell him.Leonardo scoffs. “Did he truly believe he fathered Ezekiel and Flora?” he asks.I shrug my shoulders. “Red was a good man to our son. He was a good pawn. It takes the heat off me…”“The Romano’s are still looking for the people responsible for killing their son…” Leo says.I look over at him and smile. “Well, they’re not looking for dead people now, are they? But did you make sure
EpilogueFive years laterSofia PopovPOVAlex turns me around roughly he glares at my jumpsuit. “What fuck is this? Why won’t the dress go over your hips.” he growls.I bite my lips to stop myself from laughing. “It’s called a jumpsuit. It doesn’t go up your hips, it’s not a dress.” I tell him.“What the fuck is a jumpsuit? Why would Sasha let you something so ridiculous?” he asks.Before I could say anything, I felt him rip the jumpsuit right off me.I stare at the fabric laying at my feet in shock.My eyes move up to my husband.He smiles innocently. He shrugs his shoulders. “I couldn’t get it off you and we don’t have much time before Sasha’s and the kids come looking for you.” He wasn’t joking.Today was Sasha’s wedding day and we were supposed to be downstairs at the reception, but Alexsei wanted some time alone away from everyone.Me being pregnant with our fourth child we barely have any time to ourselves anymore. Ellie’s nearly ten now and the twins Shasha and Dasha are three
Chapter 53Damien PriestPOVA few minutes ago, when my daughter was born, I watched her laying on her mother’s chest. She’s got a head full of dark hair similar to mine."Would you like to hold her?" Amara asks.I nod."Where’s the baby bag?” Amara asks.My eyes widen. “In the car…” I forgot to bring it in with us.I take Sutton from Amara and hold her in my arms. She’s so tiny.“Hello Sutton, it’s your father…” her little fingers form fists. she’s so fucking cute. I’ve never seen a prettier baby.“Why don’t we run a few tests and have little Sutton cleaned and we’ll have her back to you before you know it.” the nurse suggests.I nod handing her over to the nurse.I kiss Amara’s forehead. “You did great momma…” When I woke up this morning, I didn’t expect the day to end holding my baby in my arms.What I didn’t expect either was my wife being a fucking trooper through it all. I thought she’d be biting my head off cursing me out. She fucking took the pain I wouldn’t have known she was
Chapter 51{Three months later} Amara PriestPOV I’m sick of this. I’m so fucking sick and tired of this shit!!!!I’m so done with all of this pregnancy shit. I’ve been pregnant forever now. I’ve been pregnant for almost a fucking year.This little shit won’t get out. We’ve tried everything, spicy food, walking, sex we have sex almost five times a day and she still refuses to leave my damn body.If I could evict her I would. Damien’s been walking on eggshells around me because every time I so much as look at him I want to throw something at his fucking head! He put me in this situation in the first place.For the last month I’ve been to the hospital almost every week. I’ve been having those damn fake contractions. They don’t feel fucking fake to me though.Sutton is our rainbow baby; Damien and I’ve gone to therapy and had every hospital check up possible. We made sure she was healthy. Fear grips us no matter what we do.The longer she’s in here the more I worry. On the one side I w
Chapter 50Sofia PopovPOV"Ladies and Gentlemen please help me in giving a round of applause for Mr. and Mrs. Popov…" The MC’s voice boomed throughout the ballroom.My brothers were very generous when it came to today’s proceedings, Damien paid for the bridesmaid dresses, Rowan opened up his house for us for today.Growing up my brothers and I weren’t close, they had responsibilities they needed to take care of, I had to learn how to take care of a family while they learnt how to protect their own.Alex and I walk into the hall hand in hand. He squeezes my hand as we approach the table with my grandmother and some of my friends from Ireland.Ellie rushes off to her friend. They flew out to America thankfully. Everything happened so suddenly Ellie couldn’t even say goodbye.“Hello everyone.” I greet them. They stand. Wendy Moira’s mom hg me first. I introduce her and her husband Henri. All five of their kids were in attendance. Addis, Adeline, William, Rush, and Moira. Addis and Adeli
Chapter 49 – The WeddingTWO MONTHS LATERAlexsei PopovPOVToday was one of the biggest days of my life. Today I change the last name of the woman I plan to spend the rest of my life with. Sofia stayed over at her parent’s house last night while I stayed over at Sasha’s new apartment.My sister got her own apartment so I could get the house we were staying in, she said it was the perfect home for a family and she didn’t want to get in the way of our family time. I thought it would be better if she stayed with us, but she didn’t feel the same way.I stand at the end of the aisle, watching Sofia’s brothers stand with their wives. Amara was seconds away from popping.I had no idea how far along she was, but she looked ready to pop. Not that I know much about women’s bodies and how they work.A slap on my back brings me out of my thoughts. I turn to see Sasha.Wearing a teal blue dress.“What are you doing out here? You’re supposed to be with Sofia…” I remind her.She rolls her eyes. “Th
Chapter 48 – the dress part 2After everyone told Randy which dresses would look good on me.Randy asks me. "Please this way."He leads me to the dressing room. A woman is waiting for us when we walk in. “This is Samantha, she’ll help you into the dresses and have it fitted to you.” He introduces her.I nod. We talk a little more. After that he goes off to check out dresses.I am told to change into a robe and to wait for him.When Randy returns, he has a huge bag in his arms.“I want you to try this one on. Your father picked this one out…” he tells me.He walks back out.Samantha unzips the bag and I gasp out. The dress was stunning huge but stunning.An A line dress, it looked like a ballgown dress. It was white the material looked like mesh with lace appliques. The top was a boat neck, and the sleeves were off the shoulder.Samantha helps me into the dress, and it fits perfectly. It fit me so well. Tears well up in my eyes just looking at the dress on me.“It looks so good on you.
Chapter 47 – The dressSofia Boyle - PriestPOVToday is one of the best days of my life and the day hasn’t even started yet. Today is my wedding dress appointment.Today I’m getting one step closer to walking down the aisle.I have no idea what the men are getting up today, but Alex said Rowan and Damien asked to see him. I’m also well aware of the fact that if they didn’t, he would find a way to sneak into my appointment. He hates leaving me alone, even when we’re with family.He's constantly looking over his shoulder making sure Ellie and I are okay.Ellie will be joining us at my appointment today, she’s just as excited to pick out her own dress.All the women are joining. My mom, Amara, Grace, Sasha, Mia, Rayna and Ellie"What are you doing up so early?" Damien asks walking into the kitchen."I couldn’t sleep…" I say taking a sip of my coffee.He smiles he leans against the cabinet crossing his arms and legs.“What?” I ask.He shakes his head. “Just I never thought the day would
Chapter 46Four months laterDamien PriestPOVWe’re at a studio getting Amara and my pregnancy photoshoot.She’s only six months pregnant. But there’s are for our baby shower, Amara has this whole plan for the baby shower, she’s been planning it since she found out we’re pregnant again.This being our rainbow baby, Amara’s been extra cautious. She’s handed the reigns over to me. letting me take care of her.Do we still mourn the baby we lost before, yes. She’d insisted we get scans as soon as she found out she was pregnant. She wanted something to hold onto. We didn’t have anything for the baby we lost, no stuffed bears, no scans not a piece of clothing nothing.“I’m so excited to get this done…” Amara says with a smile. “Sutton will look back at these pictures and love them…” her smile bright her blue eyes shining brightly.Sutton our daughter’s name. We found out last month. We haven’t informed our family yet. We’re doing it at our gender reveal in three weeks.Sutton Wren Priest…
Chapter 45Rowan PriestPOVSitting in bed with my wife I keep thinking about how to be there for Andre and Rayna without overstepping.Andre was there for me through my darkest moments, I want to be there for him, help him.I don’t want to overstep by telling Rayna the truth. Andre helped me realize that was in love with Grace, he told me to move on with Grace and I know we wouldn’t be where we are without him.“What’s going on with you?” Grace pauses her show and looks at me.I shrug my shoulders. “This whole drama with Andre. I want to help.” I tell her honestly. Though it wasn’t the whole story, Grace knew there were parts of my life I could never be honest about.She’s never held it against me. When I say Grace is an angel, I’m not lying. She knows I’m a terrible man, that I’ve killed people. That our empire was built on other’s bones, yet she still finds it in her heart to love me.She’s not only an amazing wife but an amazing mom to the twins. I don’t know what I’ll do without