I spent the entire day in my room, not wanting to go anywhere, just lost in thought and feeling sad about myself. Suddenly, I heard yelling from downstairs.Without saying a word, I got up from my bed and hurried downstairs, making sure my robe stayed on. I realized it was Elise who was yelling.When I reached the top of the stairs, I saw Elise being restrained by some men, while Dominic stood in front of her.“Where is your daughter, Elise? I won’t ask again,” Dominic demanded rudely. It was clear he was looking for Harper, likely because of what I had told him. He seemed furious, and I had an idea why.“I would never tell you. Just kill me and get it over with,” Elise retorted.As I looked at my stepmother, memories of her flooded my mind. After my mother passed away, she moved in with Harper, and it turned out my father had been having an affair. As a child, I tried to adapt to their presence, but she never welcomed me.Harper, who was a year older, accepted me, but her mother view
The bullet pierced her heart, and in an instant, she collapsed to the ground, lifeless.As I looked at her body, which had been full of life just moments before, I felt nothing, no sympathy, no joy, no sorrow. She had been cruel to me, attempting to take my life on several occasions.She was a terrible person, never once fulfilling the role of a mother, always prioritizing her daughter above all else.“Take her body and burn it. She won’t have a grave; make sure of that,” Dominic ordered with disdain. His men moved forward, seizing her lifeless form and dragging her away.Once they were gone, it was just the two of us. Dominic approached me, and I braced myself for a confrontation, expecting anger. Instead, he stood silently before me.He was strong, holding back tears he didn’t need to shed, but I could see the depth of his pain. The guilt in his eyes struck me hard.He took my hand, speaking with conviction.“You belong to me, my body, everything is mine. I know you despise me, and
Dominic pov I felt miserable, I felt like a monster, I knelt there as I watched her walk away, and for the first time, I realized what my actions had caused her. How much I had hurt her, how I had pulled her heart out of her chest. I was broken, but not once did I shed a tear, she didn't deserve what I did to her, she deserved better than what I did. And I deserve to get the treatment she gives me, because of my reckless behavior, I hated myself for my actions, and my way of life, for how to had destroyed my family. Ivan was with my son, a son I didn't know existed until a few minutes ago, and I felt weak. Ivan probably was laughing in my face after what had happened, and I was ashamed of myself because she was right. I had personality pushed her into the arms of the enemy, and I had abandoned her and chased after someone who destroyed us, and took her away from me. It wasnt a shock that, Harper was a traitor, it was like I expected, and I had always ignored the signs, i c
Clarissa’s POVI didn’t look back as I walked away from him. I noticed Aiden standing there, and he made no effort to stop me, fully aware that he had been eavesdropping on our conversation.“I need to leave; I have to take one of the cars,” I stated firmly.“I can have one of my men drive you to your destination, is that alright?” he inquired, but I shook my head.“No, I prefer to be alone,” I replied as I continued walking. He made no attempt to stop me as I headed toward the garage, where I was acutely aware of Dominic's impressive collection of vehicles, from luxury cars to SUVs.I opened the door and got into the car, wrapping my arms around myself. I had cried so many times because of him, endured so much pain due to what he had put me through.But that was over.I wouldn’t shed another tear for him; he was dead to me. His redemption meant nothing, and I didn’t care about his feelings.Leaving the mansion was simple. I was going to take Ivan's offer, even though I had no idea wh
Clarissa’s POVI didn’t need to ask to understand he was referring to Dominic; his furious gaze was enough to confirm it, and I could only return his stare in silence.I was taken aback that Dominic was present, and I had no idea how he got here since I hadn’t brought him, except for the fact that the car had a tracker.“I will kill him, and I will revel in his blood, and I will place his head at your feet, Clarissa, I swear to you, mark my words,” he shouted, and I stood there, speechless.“Take her and ensure she doesn’t escape,” he commanded his men, who moved behind me and gestured for me to proceed. I made no effort to resist as I held my baby tightly.As I entered, a loud gunshot rang out, startling me. I was too stunned to speak, and my only focus was on calming my baby, who was wailing at the top of his lungs.“I need his bottle; he needs to eat,” I turned to tell the man, while I could hear gunfire outside, leading me to assume a shootout was occurring.“I don’t care, woman.
Third PovAs I saw her rush out of the house, my eyes widened and skipped a beat as I took in the baby clinging on to her, all I wanted right now was to kill I am and watch him burn in hell for what he did to me.He took her from. I hid her and tried to marry her for himself even when he knew she needed to belong to him. I clenched my fist as I looked at him, but seeing my son for the first time looking calm and relaxed.Though he was wailing, so loudly as Clarissa letter him, to make him quiet the boy wouldn't keep quiet.As I stood there, my heart raced faster than it should, and yet, my hand remained steady as I pulled out my gun. I locked eyes with her, Clarissa. I could see the fear in her eyes as Ivan hovered near, taunting her with every breath he took. But I had to act. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, I will make it right,” I shouted as as pulled out a gun and fired. But to my horror, Ivan was too fast. The bullet missed him entirely.He turned to me, his face twisted in a cruel s
Clarissa POV I ran. I didn’t stop to look back. I only wanted to get away from both of them. The baby in my arms wailed, his cries loud and desperate, as if he was begging me to stop. But I couldn’t. I held him tighter, silently thanking Ivan for dressing him in a thick fur jacket that kept the cold at bay as I pushed on. I wasn’t thinking straight when I bolted into the forest. It was a rushed decision, probably a foolish one, but I had no choice. I had to leave. The trees closed in around me as I ran, branches slapping at my face, but I didn’t care. The only thought in my mind was escape. My breath came in sharp gasps as the forest thickened, my legs aching from the strain. After what felt like forever, I stopped. My lungs burned, and I realized I had no idea where I was. The dark canopy above let in only slivers of the fading daylight. I had no sense of direction anymore. I looked down at the baby. His cries had turned to soft whimpers, and I shushed him gently. “It’s ok
“Vincent, please!” I begged, my voice raw. “You don’t have to do this. I’ll disappear. I’ll leave the country. No one will ever hear from us again, I swear.”He sighed, stepping closer, his face shadowed by the growing darkness of the forest. “Eve, you’re not getting it. This isn’t something you can run from. Not anymore. Do you think Ivan or Dominic will just let you vanish? They’ll hunt you down, no matter where you go, they are nowhere safe for you, e Owu with me.” he said as he grinned, I knew so well that his intentions weren’t good, something told me they weren’t, and I believed it.“I don’t care!” I shouted, my voice cracking. “I’ll keep running if I have to. I’ll protect him.”Vincent’s eyes flicked to the baby in my arms, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of hesitation. But it vanished as quickly as it appeared, replaced by that same cold, detached smirk. “You’re trying to protect him, I get it. But you don’t understand the bigger picture. That child… he’s not jus
I knew goodbye isn't forever but this time it felt like it.I sat in the same rom i had saw lily alive the last time we met as i looked out the window i didnt even still accept it, she was gone , gone , i was never going to see her again, hold her hands and laugh at her cruel jokes, no one comforted me like she did and i knew , i was going to be lost without her.I was lost in thought, staring out the window,looking at the moon, when the sound of a faint giggle snapped me back to the present. I turned my head and saw my son,Leo, crawling toward me on his chubby hands and knees. My heart swelled as I stretched out my arms toward him, encouraging him to come faster. “Come on, sweetheart!” I cooed, my voice soft yet playful. Leo's giggles filled the room as he made his way to me, determination painted on his little face. When he finally reached me, I scooped him up, cradling him in my arms. “Good boy,” I whispered, kissing his forehead as his laughter bubbled up again. It was hard
Dominic POvI had to ensure the safety of my family; I needed to stand up for them. Clarissa was the only woman I had in my life, and Leo was my sole son.Staying back in my mansion and hiding away would only lead to more complications for me, which is why I resolved it was time to take action against them.I received intel that Ivan was in the area, and I wanted to track him down before he could inflict any harm on me. Then there was Vincent, whom I wished nothing more than to see dead for all the suffering he had caused me.After speaking with Clarissa, I realized I had to protect her from Camilla and her mother. She agreed to move into Lily's mansion that day, even though I knew it was difficult for her, given the memories of her best friend and the losses she had endured over the past few weeks.Ethan was one of my most trusted associates, and I assigned him to watch over her until I returned. It was evident that I might not make it back, and that thought filled me with dread.I w
“She hit me! That woman had the audacity to hit me!” Camilla shouted, and I could see the fury in Dominic’s eyes.“I saw you hit her first; that’s why you’re going home,” he said, nodding at his men who were holding her.“What? She pushed me! Isn’t she going to pay for that? I’m your wife!” she screamed in anger as he turned to look at me.“Take her home,” Dominic ordered in a loud voice, prompting his men to drag her away to the car. She struggled against them,"i am your wife, you cant treat me like these"she screamed as the held her, it was inapproatiate but i knew that no one cared, she was really a pain in the ass, and i didnt care what happens i only wanted her away from me. but they were stronger, and soon I watched them get into the car and drive off quickly.“I’m so sorry. Are you hurt?” he asked as he touched me, and I nodded in response.“I'll be fine,” I replied, glancing back at the grave. My grief seemed to wash over me all at once.It was happening; I could see it befo
I stood there dressed in black, watching as the coffin was lowered into the grave. I tried to cry, but the tears just wouldn’t come as I stood there, witnessing the burial of someone I had known my entire life, someone who felt more like a sister to me. Lily had no immediate family left, just a distant cousin and an aunt with whom she had little connection. So, Dominic and I made the decision to bury her; there was no point in keeping her remains. She was laid to rest beside her brother, Aiden.It felt like only yesterday that we stood in this very spot, holding hands as we watched Aiden being lowered into the ground. Now, I found myself in the same heartbreaking situation, watching the same thing happen to her. I glanced to my right and saw Dominic with a frown etched on his face, and I couldn’t help but wonder how he must be feeling.Although Lily and Dominic weren’t as close as he was to Aiden, he had seen her grow up, and she was the closest person he could call a sister. I could
She was correct. I was his vulnerability; everything that transpired with Dominic stemmed from me. How had I failed to recognize it? His love for me nearly shattered him. He was a proud man, unwilling to acknowledge it, yet I had been the one to ruin him.The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting soft rays across the room. I lingered in bed longer than usual, my body feeling heavy and reluctant to rise.Meanwhile, Dominic had spent the night in Camila’s room. I could hear her cries of ecstasy echoing through the walls, and all I could do was weep into my pillow.Leo nestled closely in my arms, his gentle breathing creating a soothing rhythm against my chest. The thought of leaving him alone in his room, fearing he might be taken from me again, was unbearable; I couldn't let him out of my sight.A sudden knock at the door jolted me. I sighed, shifting slightly without disturbing him."Come in," I called softly, pulling Leo closer.The door creaked open, re
I turned abruptly, my body instinctively orienting toward her.I wasn’t sure what I anticipated—surprise, anger, disgust—but what I received was far worse. Camila’s eyes widened, her pupils nearly engulfed by the intensity of what she was witnessing.Then the horror struck. Pure, visceral horror twisted her features as if she had been hit.Her voice sliced through the tension like a whip.“You… How could you do this?” she shouted.I stood frozen, my feet glued to the spot. Her voice echoed, and I could sense the pain lacing her words.Before I could respond, before I could even process what was happening, Dominic moved. In one smooth motion, he stepped in front of me, shielding me with his presence.“There’s no need to react or be dramatic,” he stated firmly. His tone was calm, yet the authority behind it made me flinch.Camila threw her head back and laughed, the sound sharp and piercing, as if ridiculing us both. Her laughter ceased abruptly, and when she turned to Dominic, her expr
There was no safety, no safety at all while Vincent and Ivan were out there.We worked tirelessly to find Vincent, but we weren't even close. Then, after three days, we received an unwelcome visitor.Harper just showed up at the mansion and wanted to talk. I didn't want to engage with her because of how she had treated and humiliated me countless times, but I couldn't turn her away.I walked into the courtyard where she sat, staring into space, and I could barely recognize her. Her hair was cut short, and she looked pale—too pale—and a bit thin.I stood there for more than a minute until her eyes fell on me. Then she smiled. I couldn't tell if it was genuine, but I knew she was trying to be friendly, which didn't sit well with me. I hadn't seen her for months, and honestly, I had never thought of her after all the harm she had caused me and our family.“Eve…” she stood up, calling me by my old name. I looked back at her with a poker face that revealed no emotions. I couldn't speak, no
Charissa povI followed him into his office, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched his broad shoulders tense. He didn’t say a word as he entered, leaving the door open just long enough for me to step through before he shut it firmly behind me. The sound of the latch clicking into place echoed in the silence, making me flinch.For a second, I stood frozen, unsure of what was about to happen. I thought he was going to yell at me. Maybe he would tell me how reckless I had been, how my actions had put us in even more danger. His silence only made it worse; the weight of it pressed down on me, making it hard to breathe.But then, before I could say a word, he turned and pulled me into his arms. His embrace caught me off guard. I stiffened, my body unsure how to respond, but his arms tightened around me, holding me close, and gradually, I melted into him. I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my back, and it was strangely soothing. “Dominic,” I whispered, my voic
I felt a little oppressed, to be sincere but that didn't stop me, three people had died last night and one of them was more than a sister to me ,and i wanted to see their death avenge by the man that killed then , nad the least thing i wanted was camilla adding him get away.Vincent was a nightmare and monster and he has caused me a lot of pain and sorrow, and more than anything I wanted him to pay for what he had done.I clenched my fists at my sides, my jaw tight. “I don’t have proof,” I admitted. “But I know she did it. She left last night, Vincent disappeared, and now she’s back like nothing happened? It doesn’t add up.”i said looking right into valentina eyes even though she was glaring daggers at me, i didn't care.Valentina’s lips curled into a sneer. “And who are you to make such accusations, hmm? You’re no one,Clarissa. Just the ex-wife of the Don. You hold no rank here, no authority. You should count yourself lucky that Dominic even lets you stay under his roof.”she snapped