Chapter 9Damien PriestPOVGunner is one of my best friends. Well, we’re not really friends, but we work well together. He’s like my work friend. It’s worrying me that a man glued to his phone is not answering it. He’s either got a girl over or somethings happened to him.While Rowan and I file into the car and leave the girls with their guards, the drive in the car with Andre still feels awkward. I haven’t gotten over the shit Angie did. Andre isn’t at fault; I just feel bad that his entire family had to die because of her. Her parents died because of her.I get why Andre didn’t mourn her; she was pure evil.I look over at my brother typing away on his phone. “Dad’s on his way over to your apartment to watch over the girls.” Rowan says.I nod. When we reach Gunner’s apartment. I frown. I didn’t know he stayed in Brooklyn.I walk after my brother. I may be paranoid, but it feels like someone is watching us. I pause and look around.I don’t see anything and walk in after my brother.“
Chapter 10Amara PriestPOVI feel like sheep being led by the Shepard. Grace and I were led out of the house with at least one hundred men guarding us from what I don’t know… But Austin protecting us means something’s happened.Something must have happened and the little head they received must have been a warning for more to come.Grace and I are sitting in her old room. She’s watching tv. I would love nothing more than to watch it with my older sister. I love soaking in all the moments we didn’t get as kids. But right now. I want nothing more than to be involved in whatever is happening.One thing I hate more than anything is being left out and I’m sure this will be a way to protect Grace as well.I am thinking about the deadline Rowan gave me; I should book a meeting with my parents. They’re back in Chicago. I don’t know how safe it’s for them to travel, so I should probably do this over video call.“Do you think I could borrow your laptop to call my parents?” I ask her.She nods.
Chapter 11Rowan PriestPOVDamien and I stand side by side in the vault. We look at one another and nod. We were about to do something insane, and it was going to be a long damn night. I was already drained by what is to come.We place our thumbs on the scanner and look into the mirror.{Fingerprint recognition in progress don’t remove your hand until it’s complete}It takes a minute. For us to hear the ding…The door opens and Damien and I walk into the room. The door shuts once we’re in. and I’m surrounded by darkness.“Lights Den” I say.{Voice recognition In Progress. Light’s will be on shortly Master Slade}The system it’s a few seconds and the lights switch on.“Den down to the control room.” Damien orders.{Voice recognition. Good day Young Master Demon King…}I refrain from rolling my eyes at my brother’s ridiculous username.The doors open and we step into the elevator. This place is meant for Damien and me alone. That’s why the support is upstairs in the safe room.Once Dam
Chapter 12 – One week later.Amara PriestPOVSitting at Damien’s desk trying to get some work done. Liv asked me to get a job at a small café. I don’t know why yet, she told me to get the job first then she’ll let me know what my job is. So, I’m trying to do as much research as I possibly can.I hated the idea of going in blindly. I did as much research on the owner and news reports, but I found nothing. Is this some sort of test maybe?My phone rings, I look up from my laptop and see Damien’s name flash across the screen.“Uhm did you mean to call me?” I answer the call still surprised he called me; I honestly think accidentally called me.After all the shit that’s going on we’ve barely spoken two words to each other. Honestly, it wasn’t what I was expecting when we first got married. I thought we’d argue every chance we got, but with everything going on we barely have time for one another. Yet alone argue.We’ve been married for so long I don’t know a single thing about my husband
Chapter 13 Grace PriestPOVToday, Sandra, Amara and I went to the mall to a little bit of shopping with everything that happened last night, Rowan said he needed the day, he went fishing with Damien.I don’t even know if those two can fish, I’ve read somewhere that most people go fishing to clear their minds. Maybe it would do him some good.“How is Rowan doing?” Sandra asks.We were waiting in the restaurant for Amara she’s gone to the restroom, we’ve ordered for her, she said she wouldn’t be long.“He was fine this morning…” I tell her.I take out my phone and I send Rowan a text letting him know I’m okay.“I’m sorry things got out of line last night…” she apologizes.I shake my head. “Rowan was out of line for speaking to you and dad that way…” I hate going against Rowan, but he didn’t have to react the way he did.She shakes her head. “No, we were at fault for keeping it from him. Rowan has always hated lies and keeping this from him was wrong…”I sigh placing my hand on hers an
Chapter 14I lay back closing my eyes.I was being treated by the Priest family doctor.I can barely move my body right now, every single part of me is in pain. All the adrenaline has officially left my body.That dipshit did a fucking number on me.I’m so glad he was left alive once I was done here, I’ll be heading down to Rowan’s basement. I can’t wait to take all my frustrations out on him.I could have died today if it wasn’t for Damien finding me so quickly.===========FLASHBACK TO THREE HOURS AGO“Did you hear that just now?” a man’s voice comes through the other side of the door. I sigh. Jesus.“I definitely heard something just now. Is Nathan having too much fun with her in there. Go check on them. The boss will be upset if she’s dead…” a woman says.I frown a woman? I crawl toward the door and stand against the wall. When the door opens, I stand ready to attack when I hear gunshots ringing through the building. I sigh in relief knowing it’s Damien…I sink down to the flo
Chapter 15Damien PriestPOVI run my fingers through my hair as I watch Amara walk down the stairs into the basement.Just yesterday she couldn’t even get out of bed, here she is now wanting to torture the man who put her in the situation in the first place.She takes a seat on the metal chair in front of the man. “When you had me tied up like this, I asked you if you knew who your boss was you laughed at me. So, I’ll ask my little prisoner. Who is the person in charge of your little operation?” she asks.I walk over and stand behind her chair leaning forward resting my arms on the back of her chair. … The man looks at me…“No don’t look at him, he can’t help you.” she says slyly.I let out a snort. I cross my arms.It takes her fifteen minutes to have him tell her everything she knows.I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t fucked anything but my left hand for the last six months but I kind of found it hot when she had jumper cables to his nipples and electrocuted him.Too be honest
Chapter 16One month laterAmara PriestPOVWe’re back at Damien brown stone for about three weeks now. we’ve made an effort to at least be cordial with one another. We have supper together if we’re not busy, we talk about out days and basically, we’re like a regular couple who fucks a lot more.When I say we fuck a lot more I’m not joking, a month ago, after we were done fucking on the bed, we moved to the wall, then against the window above where my parents were talking in the garden.Damien and I get each other while fucking but when it comes to actually sitting down and having a conversation it’s hard. We’ve tried, believe me we have, but the second we sit down we’re going down one another’s throats which leads to us fucking our frustration away.Sometimes it feels like Damien starts an argument just so we could fuck.I tie my hair into a bun and grab an apron.I wash my hands and take everything I need out of the fridge and pantry.It’s times like these I realize why my mother wa
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