ATLASWaking up next to Jade was a dream. I’ll admit that I sat and watched her for a few minutes, not wanting to touch her for the fear o waking her up mistakenly. She looked good. Really good that way.‘She is perfect.’ Kian muses on my head. And I had to agree with him.Lying with her this close, I could see the light dusting of freckles on her nose. I didn’t eve know she ad them. But it was so light that unless you were very close to her, you wouldn’t notice it.I longed to trace my fingers over them, count them to get myself familiar with them.‘I don’t want her to leave again. Ever.’ He said, a tinge of possessiveness in his tone.Again, I agreed with him. Sitting right now, the thought of not having her close was making me feel some strange emotion. I don’t like it. But I didn’t hate it ether.It was all just so confusing.Jade stirred before her eyelids fluttered open and her green eyes bore into mine. It felt like she was looking right into my soul at that moment and I have n
JADEWhile Atlas went to check the training grounds and do some pack work, I decided to make use of my life before I left.He had invited me to join him, which was a first, and I froze on the spot, not knowing what to say. I ended up talking him have other things to do.“Will you be here when I cone back?” I nodded, although I wasn’t sure.He kissed me again before he walked out. It was like he couldn’t stop touching me. He was always all over me when I was close. Or hone I go downstairs and don’t come up for a few minutes. He’ll follow me and then drag me up. Not to anything but cuddle and sometimes talk. Other times, we just stayed in comfortable silence.“What exactly do you have in mind?” Sarah asks, eyeing my room like it was the lair of the Lochness monster.“I want to clear the room.” I told her. She nodded, seemingly satisfied with what I said.“I’ll call for some help, then you can direct them.” I thanked her as she opened the door but she doesn’t walk out. I turned to her, t
ATLASI knew she was gone even before I stepped into the house. And I came unnecessarily pissed off. She had assured me she would be here.Hearing that, I didn’t bother telling anyone to inform me of her whereabouts. Else, I would have know when she left. I would have been there to try and stop her. Or make her see reason to come back.A lump formed in my throat and my eyes burned, stinging painfully for some reason. Like someone had sprayed hot pepper spray on me.Having very little hope, I went to my room and she was’t there. I searched hers and the reality hit me then she really was gone.Everything that she had left before was gone. It was just a room, with no personal touches. Even her scent wasn’t there any longer.I growled, wanting to scream. Needing to let out that anger and frustration out. But I didn’t know how.My body shook as I headed out of the door. The housekeeper was calling my name, probably trying to tell me what I already know but I walked past her. Not having the
JADEI need an escape but I didn’t know who to call.I hadn’t thought this through. It was only after I had left the house that it clicked in my head. Atlas knew where Jaiya lived, and if he doesn’t find me in the cottage, that is the next place he is going to.And I didn’t want to cause any more trouble for her. Because he wouldn’t be happy.I sat for the longest time and contemplated if I should just wait for him. I had give him my word that I’ll be there when he got back. And while I hated that I had to break my word. I knew it was the best thing to do. Because if he was there, I wouldn’t be able to leave. He knows that. And I know that too.I was in the cab with no destination in mind when my phone rang. And it seemed like the answer to all my problems.“Dad,” I didn’t know when my voice broke.Just knowing he was on the lie mad eye feel comfortable enough ti be vulnerable. Because I knew, if I were to fall. He would be there to catch me.“Jade, darling, what’s wrong?” He asked, s
JADEThe room Nara took me too had to be the size of an apartment. It was ridiculously large and so beautiful. It had white pain with blush pastel touches. A queen sized bed in the middle. A living area and a very large walk in closet.I didn’t have any clothes with me but she said it wasn’t a problem. Dad had already stocked up my closet. He had been planning on asking me to move into the house before this happened. So it was just the case of right place right time.“I hope it’s not anyone’s room, I don’t want to introduce.” Nara waved my worry away with a small laugh.“You have a room in every room that your father has ever but. He didn’t care that he might know you, he always provided with the hopes that maybe you’ll live in either one.” She motioned around. “It is why the decorations are minimal. He wants you to turn it into your space.”“I love how it is.” She nodded and smiled.She glanced at the watch and made a small sound. “I should go and prepare for lunch. Your siblings wil
JADEI was still in shock when I saw the lone cat. And it's obvious hate towards me. A girl who I could only assume was Aidan’s twin sister ran into the room.Her blond hair was pulled into a bun and she was still in her school uniform. She also looked a lot like dad. Just a female version of him. Just with the prettiest hazel eyes I have ever seen.I smiled in a welcoming way. Trying to think of what to say. There wasn't really a guidebook to meeting your siblings for the first time. I’m kind of lost.“Let’s go.” She tugged her brother’s arm, not even sparing me a glance.Well, that was a little cold but maybe she just needs to warm up to me.“Raya, wait first—“ she glared at him and he sighed before hugging his cat closer to him and following her out of the door.Okay. She doesn’t like me. Good to know.At least he didn’t look like he wanted to get rid of me immediately.I found something in the closet to wear. There were a lot to choose from that I just had to stand for a few minut
JADERay looked at me, confusion clear in her expression. She didn’t seem very happy that I was laughing at her failed attempt at an apology. But she seemed glad that dad didn’t call her out.“Was that okay?” He shot her a glare which she smiled at and he shook his head.“Don’t mind her. She thinks being rude is cool.”“I’m not being rude.” She argued. “You said I should let people know my true feelings and I’m doing just that.”“That was in relation to your classmates that pressure you into getting in trouble. It is not an excuse for you to be rude to your sister.” He pulled out a chair for me opposite the, sitting here, I was facing Aidan directly, with Ray beside him.“Dad, that’s mum's chair.” She eyed where I was sitting.“And mum is not here.” He didn’t miss a beat, she pursed her lips, not looking at all happy.“You never let me sit there.” She added under her breath.“Because it is not your place.”That already set the tone for the brunch and I didn’t like how I was the elepha
ATLAS“Again,” I called out at the heavily breathing woman.She stops and glares at me, then with much effort, starts running again.I hear footsteps coming from behind and knowing it would be one of two people. Andrew or Samuel, one of our warriors and the person relieving Jade. I didn’t care to turn around and acknowledge them.I realized it was Andrew from his scent. Even before he spoke. My eyes were still strictly pinned to the woman who looked real wobbly on her feet.I was pushing her to the extreme. But she still hasn’t reached her limits. She isn’t about to break right now and that is what I’m hoping to do. To break her.“You’re trying too hard,” Andrew starts saying but I don’t turn around or even think to reply to him.He has been doing this every single day for the past two weeks. It isn’t about to change my mind and the sooner he accepts that, the better it would be for him.He may not be tired of hearing the same thing come out of his mouth everyday. But I am.“If you wa