Chapter Twenty-Two Jaslyn I always prided myself on the fact that nothing could ever surprise me. But at that moment, as I stared at the laptop's screen, I'd never been so shocked. The person in the video looked so much like me. Infact, if I wasn't so sure that I hadn't done it, I'd have agreed with them. But it wasn't me. I'd never stoop so low as to cause another person pain. Not intentionally anyway. Even when I fed on my unsuspecting victims, I always implanted the thoughts of pleasure in their minds. And I always took care not to take too much blood than what I needed.“What do you have to say for yourself?” Zeeland's crisp voice pulled me out of my shock. I stared down at him.“I didn't do it.” I insisted. My mind was swirling with different thoughts, and I couldn't think straight at all. Thoughts like who the person in the video was. “Quit denying it, Jaslyn. We aren't fools.” Darlene narrowed her eyes on me.“I can take it from here, Mother.” Zeeland t
Jaslyn I always prided myself on the fact that nothing could ever surprise me. But at that moment, as I stared at the laptop's screen, I'd never been so shocked. The person in the video looked so much like me. Infact, if I wasn't so sure that I hadn't done it, I'd have agreed with them. But it wasn't me. I'd never stoop so low as to cause another person pain. Not intentionally anyway. Even when I fed on my unsuspecting victims, I always implanted the thoughts of pleasure in their minds. And I always took care not to take too much blood than what I needed.“What do you have to say for yourself?” Zeeland's crisp voice pulled me out of my shock. I stared down at him.“I didn't do it.” I insisted. My mind was swirling with different thoughts, and I couldn't think straight at all. Thoughts like who the person in the video was. “Quit denying it, Jaslyn. We aren't fools.” Darlene narrowed her eyes on me.“I can take it from here, Mother.” Zeeland told her. After hes
Few years back, I would not have believed it even if I was told by a powerful seer. Was I that unlucky? Or was I a cursed child?A tap on my shoulder jerked me back to life.I stood up abruptly from my chair and turned around to see Zayn's nanny Miriam standing before me with a scared look on her face.“Miss Kacie. I've been trying to get your attention for a while, but you looked so lost.” Are you alright?” A worried looking Miriam stared back at me.“O-Of course, yes. Why ?” “It's nothing. I was just a little bit worried about you. And also master Zayn demands to see you in his room.”“Okay. Thanks, you may go.”“Yes miss Kacie. I will be waiting at the door.” she bowed and left.I chuckled silently. Nanny Miriam could be so dramatic when she wants to. I've tried countless times to make her stop addressing me formally but she bluntly refused to stop.Immediately she left I sank down on my bed. How am I going to face Al-Zayn the way I am?I haven't gone into his room since the last
“What did you find?” I asked him immediately. There was no room for pleasantries.“I found out something strange about Kacie which I don't think you will like to hear it at all but all the same...”“Spill it out already.” I interrupted icily feeling anxious to hear what he found.“That woman in your custody isn't Kacie's biological mother. Her mother was a bartender who died immediately after giving birth to her.” he spoke from the other end of the phone.“And did you find her father?” I asked.“Sorry. I haven't been able to trace him yet, but I'm on it.”“Good. Find him and also find out the relationship between her deceased mother and the one in my custody. Dig out every single detail and report to me.”“Sure. I will call immediately I see anything.” I hung up and slid my phone into my pocket. What a nice turn of events.She isn't the real woman who bore the pains of bringing her to the world yet she is so cruel and inconsiderate.I shook my head and stroll down going to meet Kacie
CHAPTER THIRTY-I so much hate being disturbed, most especially when I'm having a wonderful dream.I grabbed my cell phone from the lamp stand. It's just a minute past eight. l stretched and yawned loudly still feeling the urge to sleep again.I hissed in annoyance staring at the half opened window which I had left that way before my intimate night with Zayn. Speaking of Zayn, where the heck did he go to?I got down slowly from my bed feeling so damn exhausted. A nice hot chocolate and toast bread might help bring back my strength.A little wave of disappointment hung on my face seeing he wasn't in the bathroom. I shut the door and walked out of my room.“Hey excuse me. I called out to a maid passing by. Did you happen to see Zayn?” I asked her.“Yes. He went out very early alongside Amad, they both seem to be in a hurry.” she answered politely.“Do you know why?” I asked calmly.“No ma'am.” “Oh, I see. You may leave.”“Yes ma'am.” she bowed and left.I stood still for a while starin
My days had turned into a monotonous routine: sleep, eat, shower, stare blankly at the garden, and then sleep again. For two weeks the tedium was getting worse.Desperate for a distraction, I considered seeking out Nanny Miriam to learn some new cooking recipes. But Zayn had firmly vetoed that idea, his disapproval still echoing in my mind. "You'll only make a mess," he'd said, his tone leaving no room for argument. The memory of his words stung, and I felt a surge of frustration run through my veins.As I gazed at the clock on the wall, I let out a deep sigh for what felt like the hundredth time that day. The hands seemed to be moving at a glacial pace, taunting me with the long hours still to pass before Zayn's return. A soft hiss escaped my lips, a quiet expression of my growing discontent.With a restless sigh, I settled in for the long wait, my mind racing with thoughts of Zayn.He totally forbade me from raising any kitchen utensils. Forbade me from visiting Josh and my mother
At least he would watch over the company to monitor any unusual threat. "Come on throw the ball. Don't be a boring boyfriend." Kacie yelled from the other end of the pool. I smiled, tossing the beach ball in my hand. "You want it, come get it," I teased, knowing she'd take the bait. Kacie splashed into the water, swimming towards me with a determined look on her face. I chuckled, waiting for her to reach me. As she approached, I tossed the ball high into the air, and she leapt out of the water, catching it with a triumphant grin. "You're so competitive," I said, laughing, as she swam back to me, ball in hand. "It's because I always want to win," she said, her eyes sparkling with mischief. I pulled her close, our bodies touching in the cool water. "You've already won me over, Kacie. You don't need to compete for my attention." She blushed, looking away, but I could see the happiness in her eyes. We spent the rest of the day lounging by the pool, enjoying each other's comp
He laid me down, his body hovering over mine, his face just few inches from mine."You're mine, Kacie.” he whispered, his voice low and husky. "And I'll do whatever it takes to keep you."His lips crashed down on mine, hungry and demanding. I felt myself melting into his embrace, my body responding to his touch. He explored every inch of my skin, his fingers tracing paths of fire wherever he touched.I was lost in the sensation, my mind clouding over with desire. Zayn's hands were everywhere, his mouth devouring mine. I felt like I was drowning in his passion, and I didn't want to escape.Suddenly, he pulled back, his chest heaving with exertion. "Tell me you want me, Kacie.” he demanded, his eyes blazing with intensity.Is he telling me to beg to be fucked again? Why can't he just stick his darn cock and fuck me already?“Say it Kacie.” "I want you, Zayn," As much as I hadn't wanted to I whispered, my voice barely audible.He smiled, a triumphant glint in his eye. "Good." he said, h