★★★ "Hello, Rachel, how are you?" Bella asked and noticed Rachel was busy with the work. Managing a canteen was a hectic thing, however, no one could tell that they ever found miss Rachel tired or lacking attention but today Isabella felt Rachel was lost in thoughts as the movement of her hand was slow and shaking. "I am very good. How are you, girls?" Rachel said with a bright smile. She took out a paper and pen, and started muttering, "Three coffee with doughnuts and anything else." "Rachel, umm… We don't need anything. Are you okay?" Bella asked when Rachel gave her a forced smile. "Yea… I am alright," Rachel answered. Her voice was muffled because of the emotions she was clinching. She did not want to break down in front of these little girls but didn't have enough strength to hold them inside. "Can we talk, Rachel?" Danny requested, while her eyes selected a corner of the canteen. "Alright. Go ahead. I'll come in a minute," Rachel said to them before turning to her emp
★★★★ "Who made it?" Isabella grumbled and looked around to ask, but everyone was staring at her with so many questions. She had no room to find answers while everyone waited for her explanation. "Miss Isabella, our President asks you to his chamber," a man in a suit informed her, had a gun at his waist, and looked like a bodyguard. His eyes were dark but dangerous. "What does he want from her?" Danny asked, walking ahead towards the man. "Who are you?" The man retorted with a distaste face. He had distinctly hostile when he asked that question as if he was talking with a lowly person. "I'm her friend," said Danny rudely, as she hated the tone the man used on her. "Then get on her shoulders. You'll know the answer," said the man and turned back. His violent steps made him disappear in the blink of an eye. Danny could not control her anger. In a flurry, she raised her middle finger and pointed them at the man's back. "Calm down, Milady. Calm down," Bethany blew air on Danny'
★★★★"Hmm….." Isabella heard a hum and watched the person move away from her. Those purple eyes were inexpressible. Although they were looking at her closely, no emotion could be seen in their eyes. "Get out," Alexander's hoarse voice sounded terrible. She couldn't open her mouth as if the words were stuck in her throat and didn't want to come out.Her hand reached the door hand and made it slide. This time her movements were quicker because it was difficult for her to stand upright in front of the enormous pressure that Alexander was giving. Also, the distant feeling Alexander suddenly gave to Isabella kind of upset her. Her mood also fell and the uneasiness she couldn't shrug away after so many attempts. "Bella, what happened? Did he say something to you?" Bethany asked. Looking at Bella's droopy face, Bethany was worried. "No, there is nothing he can do. He asked me to speak to the principal," Isabella replied. "I already knew that," said Danny, hugging Bella. They are witne
★★★ "Why are you screaming like a madwoman?" A low, deep voice rang near Bella's ear, thumping her poor heart. She didn't bother to open her eyes while her hands reached the collar of the man. All she wanted was to cling to something. She dipped her head in his chest and murmured over it, "I think I'm bleeding. Take me to the hospital." "I love blood. I think you should bleed," the man threw a joke when the person was trembling in fear. "What are you say...?" Isabella raised her head. She wanted to see the man before passing out. But the scene she received stunned her further, and she added, "What are you doing here?""What does everyone come here to do?" The man answered with a flat voice. His eyes looked down at the girl, who was still clinging, clutching his shirt. He let her only because her scent weakened him just like before. He couldn't have the power to order her to go away and not to touch him. And for this sole reason, he was pestering her to sign the contract. He
★★★★ The way out of the cemetery was very peaceful, but this peace would turn to horror, Isabella had no idea. Isabella was happy she can see the narrow path. With it, she can reach the main road and she could hail a taxi home. She was quite excited and was about to leave her grip on Alexander's arm when the man twisted her body with a twirl and made her bump against the tree while blocking her with his both arms. "Enough to take the opportunity," said a hoarse voice angrily. His purple eyes were gleaming with anger and a churn was taking place inside Bella."Why you are angry?" Bella whispered. The hovering figure was so large and tall that she couldn't see anything around her. "So you don't know or you are pretending to be innocent," Alexander's roaring voice further frightened the woman. "I don't know," replied Bella and she was really confused about what she had done to fuel this anger inside him."Okay. I want you to sign the contract," said Alexander with grit. Only he knew
★★★★ "I am so sorry, Isabella. I have ruined your evening," Merry apologized, placing her hand over Isabella's. Isabella and Merry entered the Opera hall after showing their passes. They got the seat in the second row in the middle. The hall was pretty full as their queue was packed up except for their two vacant seats. "Don't be. I also want to spend time with you," Isabella replied, smiling at Merry. "You are a sweetheart," Merry said when they noticed the closed curtain in front of them slowly opened up, meaning the show would begin in a second. Isabella concentrated on the performance while Merry already closed her eyes after ten minutes of that performance. This time Isabella didn't feel as boring as she had felt when she was six when her family came to watch a special Opera performance. The hall room wasn't very dark, so everything could see clearly. Because of this Isabella could see Merry was sleeping, who took her here, now taking a nap between the show. She wandered her
★★★ "Do you already know I'll agree to tonight, so you bring flowers," asked Isabella and was served a glass of water that Tim poured, such a gentleman, Isabella can't help but think. "No, after ignoring my number, I believe you will say no, but to my surprise, you agreed. So I brought you the flower, which I got from outside this cafe, an old lady was selling," Tim replied politely, his behavior making Isabella wonder if she could be this gentle. "Thank you for the flowers. They are beautiful," Isabella said, gazing at them when Tim again made her uneasy by complimenting her, "Not beautiful as you." Isabella shifted her attention to him but had no words to answer other than thanks. "How's your shoulder?" Tim asked with a caring voice. He showed genuine concern. "It's alright. Those drugs worked great on me," replied Isabella, which was an outright lie because she didn't buy any drugs. "Very nice, and I am so sorry for your friend. It was out of our thoughts," Tim said. He was i
★★★Tim had his eyes closed, holding on to his excitement. Moreover, He wanted Bella to make the move as she asked for it. He did not know if there was something more exciting than this. His heart was flying like a unicorn, giving sweet sensations, and with every second his heart was thumping more.It was also an awkward situation as this should happen with girls. Men rarely felt this way. Nonetheless, Tim couldn't hold back his excitement. He was waiting for Bella's lips on his, which was taking time, intensifying his nervousness.On the other hand, Bella was baffled. She couldn't decide what she would do, although she asked. But her heart didn't want it.When Tim was in front of her with closed Eyes, Bella's gaze shifted from him to Alexander, who was looking at her, radiating a terrifying vibe. Bella pinched her thigh. She was afraid of Alexander's eyes. Those purple eyes incessantly gave her warnings for no reason."She can kiss anyone. She can come on a date with anyone, then wh
★★★ 15 days later; Sunday; The happiest song had been sung by birds as the morning had emerged with a fresh zest for life. In preparation for the day, the flower garden had blossomed. Winter began, so it was a little cold but the day was beautiful. A small, lovely woman moved her body on a large queen bed while groans escaped her mouth. She gradually opened her eyes. She noticed the white roof as her blurry vision began to fade. Her gaze was drawn to the light coming in through the bay window. She raised her hand and touched her face in bafflement. She mumbled, “Am I alive?” “How can I let you die?” Alexander's sudden voice jolted Bella's heart from her ribcage. She looked at the door and saw him standing there with a glass of water. “Alex,” she choked her words. Alexander smiled with his teeth open and went up to the bed. His purple eyes gave Bella the same old feeling. She got emotional and happy. Even though she wanted to ask if he was real, Bella could not able to utter any
★★★Alexander was told to retreat by the demons watching over the village. They bowed their heads to the king but were powerless to defy Bael's command."I'd prefer not to kill my army. Thus, move aside. If you obey my commands, you can rest assured that no force will use its might against you," Alexander growled.“My king, forgive our boldness. We have no choice but to oppose you."One of the demons spoke up and flew towards Alexander, who was in his devil form with the crown on his head.Alexander grabbed the demon's head and pulled it apart from his body. The blood splattered on Alex, but he had issued a strong warning.“All of you are my army, so it will be unfortunate if no one survives,” Alexander said as he advanced.Due to their collective strength, the demons all decided to attack the king at once after first weakening him.One of them used wind power stronger than a storm, causing the tree around Alexander to uproot from the soil. Despite its immense power, it was in
★★★Bella wiped her tears from her cheeks and said, "Your doom is near, Lilith.” When she was ready to stand up, she gently placed Noah's head on the ground.“You will get the worst end.” Bella's determined gaze longed to knife Lilith to death for killing Noah. However, Lilith's following sentence quenched Bella's rage.Lilith threw her arms in the air and said, "I hope you wish a good end for your father and dear friends." Bella followed her hand by turning around, and as she did, she caught a glimpse of her father and her friends, who were being detained by the Blackhound villagers.When Bella saw her father and friends lying motionless and blue, her very soul crumbled to dust.She advanced towards them on her unsteady feet."What did you do to him?" Bella screamed as she cupped her father's face.Lilith's giggle set Bella's blood on fire. She spoke with the great threat, turning around to face Lilith, "If a slight harm comes to them, I will bend hell to make you suffer, and
★★★"You're a complete moron. After everything I've done to save you and offer you the opportunity to live, you are determined to betray me," Casey demanded loudly, baring her razor-sharp fangs.She was upset because Noah had lied to her. He extended his hand and convinced her that he was willing to walk with her, but only to deceive her. He had already devised a strategy to save Bella in the back of his mind.Noah sprang up, his eyes blazed. His one hand gently pushed Bella behind him because she meant the world to him. He didn't get a chance to save her from his father, but nothing could stop him from taking Bella from this place right now.“Let her go, Casey. She is our friend,” Noah said, trying to make Casey calm. He would be at ease if Casey became ready to help them then it would be easier to escape. He had to manipulate her.“Yes, our wonderful buddy who is more poisonous than a snake," Casey grumbled, her jaws clenched. Black veins began to appear on her pale skin. As so
★★Although Alexander had additional plans for Bella, her constant worry for her father put an end to everything. He grudgingly complied with her request. Additionally, he would learn what precipitated Bella's abrupt transformation.Alexander wanted to enter Bella's home when they arrived there, but Bella refused, saying that her father would not appreciate it if he found out she had been living with him.Alexander's veins on his forehead went stiff when he realized Bella was being bothered by a dreadful thing that placed her on alert as well as compelled her to cover her mouth. He was helpless to act.He sat in his car for a while, his hands tightly gripping the wheel. Alexander closed his eyes in an attempt to spy on Bella, in particular, to know why she made an excuse to push him away. But his power was immediately returned to him. Although he was conscious that his abilities had been diminished, this was his forte. Why would it misfire on him? Alexander ruminated.“Unless som
★★★In the dream, Bella felt something constrict her breathing by choking her neck. She was unable to draw even a single breath. Immediately, a familiar voice suddenly took her off guard.“Bella, help me.”“Dad, Dad!!” Bella saw her father in blood. He could hardly open his eyes, since his lips were bleeding. Bella’s core trembled fiercely.“Dad,”Bella tried to reach him but was unable to do so. Something kept her feet firmly planted.Suddenly, Lilith appeared out of nowhere to welcome Bella, who came out of the shadows with a threatening smile and blood on the corner of her lips.“What did you do to my father? What he has done to you?” Bella screamed, forcing her feet to move but not to avail.“As of right now, he is OK. Regarding your father’s future, I am unable to make any promises,” Lilith said with a smile on her lips, “Perhaps I’ll shorten his life. She grabbed Bella’s father by the neck and hauled him to his feet while her eyes shone crimson.“Please stop,” Bella yel
★★Bella clenched her teeth and tightened her body. She was close to passing out from the anguish. It was a pleasant pang. Moving away from Alexander the cruel, she wrinkled her brows and vowed to further the pain in the hopes that he would submit.She stepped ahead a little, then turned around with her alluring frame with the hand on the wall as she smirked at the crouched Alex, who still bothering his head on the stunt Bella would pull. He was neither down to submit, but at least he wanted to prepare for the counterattack Bella was thinking because he always found himself at a tight point.“What is it?” Alexander asked as his lips curled into a wicked smile. He stood up, not averting his gaze from her as his shoulder leaned against the cold wall and anticipated what Bella could do.At that exact moment, Bella licked her lower lip, gliding her tongue over it, and took her hand seductively to her muff. Sticking a finger out, she pointed at her core.Alexander’s eyes shaded into r
★★★ “What?” His displeasing reply made its way out of his lips as Alexander frowned, straightening his spine. He was shocked, not going to lie, that he obeyed Bella’s words. It voluntarily made him stop and listen to what she wanted to say. “Yes. I am dead serious about my decision regarding your activity. If you listen to me now, you will get plenty of time to do it. Otherwise, you'll end up washing your hands with mud,” Bella said, caressing his chin with her fingers, the alluring man she could not deny. Nudging him a little, she walked past him into the shower. Without any further remarks that might try his patience, she said, “Please, Alex. I don't want to faint.” Confident with this word, ‘Please' she would not be touched, Bella turned on the shower with her naked back to the devil. The devil growled inside; the eyes evolved into a red hue from purple and he headed toward her who was dripping with water. How could the water be lucky? He snickered. Bella was enjoying the silen
★★ “I have things inside, Bella. Be a good girl and open the door,” Alexander said gently despite being perturbed by the lust for her that was almost in the tip and would be blasted in a moment. “No, I can’t see anything here,” Bella immediately refuted his wish, knowing what he had in his mind would lead to the same thing Bella didn’t want again. “Since you know who I am, there is more way to enter. But then your fear would become reality if you know what I mean,” Alexander threatened in a soft tone with a firm outcome. he right now wanted to join her and he would at any cost. The door continued to knock. “I am impatient, Bella. I expect you to be a wise girl.” Bella stared hard at the door before finally going to open it. She knew what sort of repercussions she’d get if Alex use other ways to enter the bathroom. Wrapping herself with the towel, she opened the door for him, “Where is your thing? Stay here and tell me,” she said, blocking the entrance with her body. Alexander gle