CHAPTER SEVENTY ONE: A HEART'S HIDDEN TRUTHLORA'S POV As we settled into the car, damp and grinning from our water gun fight, Nelson turned to me with a smile. "That was... incredible." His eyes sparkled with mischief."See, I know how to have fun," I teased, my heart racing. Nelson chuckled, his hands on the steering wheel. "You mean you know how to be naughty. How could you plan such an attack on me?" His playful tone made me giggle. Oh, Nelson, he's so sweet. But how do I confess my feelings to him? We're in a fake marriage, and he warned me not to fall for him. Yet, my heart yearns to reveal the truth."Lora, thank you for today. I had an amazing time. I hadn't realized how long it's been since I had so much fun," Nelson said, his sincerity touching my heart. "You're welcome. I was just thanking you for taking care of me. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself," I replied, our gazes locking. This is it. This is the moment to be brave, to let go of fear and reveal my true feelings. S
CHAPTER FIVE: GOODBYE, MR. XSarah and I talked for hours, her jokes and cheerful demeanor eventually lifting my spirits. When we finally decided to head back inside, I was able to walk on my own, a small victory. Too afraid to face my room and the possibility of another nightmare, I slept in Sarah's room. It wasn't the first time I'd had this nightmare twice, and I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again.To be honest, I didn't really know how I slept off. One minute, I was planning our long awaited trip to Mexico with Sarah and the next thing I knew, it was morning and Sarah's knock on the door woke me up."Breakfast," she said curtly, her body half-in and half-out of the door, her blonde hair dangling. I groaned and stood up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Not even a good morning?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood. Sarah gave me a look I couldn't quite decipher before responding, "Do you want to eat or not?" I hesitated for a moment before asking, "What's on the menu?"
CHAPTER FIVE: GOODBYE, MR. XSarah and I talked for hours, her jokes and cheerful demeanor eventually lifting my spirits. When we finally decided to head back inside, I was able to walk on my own, a small victory. Too afraid to face my room and the possibility of another nightmare, I slept in Sarah's room. It wasn't the first time I'd had this nightmare twice, and I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again.To be honest, I didn't really know how I slept off. One minute, I was planning our long awaited trip to Mexico with Sarah and the next thing I knew, it was morning and Sarah's knock on the door woke me up."Breakfast," she said curtly, her body half-in and half-out of the door, her blonde hair dangling. I groaned and stood up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Not even a good morning?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood. Sarah gave me a look I couldn't quite decipher before responding, "Do you want to eat or not?" I hesitated for a moment before asking, "What's on the menu?"
CHAPTER FIVE: GOODBYE, MR. XSarah and I talked for hours, her jokes and cheerful demeanor eventually lifting my spirits. When we finally decided to head back inside, I was able to walk on my own, a small victory. Too afraid to face my room and the possibility of another nightmare, I slept in Sarah's room. It wasn't the first time I'd had this nightmare twice, and I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again.To be honest, I didn't really know how I slept off. One minute, I was planning our long awaited trip to Mexico with Sarah and the next thing I knew, it was morning and Sarah's knock on the door woke me up."Breakfast," she said curtly, her body half-in and half-out of the door, her blonde hair dangling. I groaned and stood up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Not even a good morning?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood. Sarah gave me a look I couldn't quite decipher before responding, "Do you want to eat or not?" I hesitated for a moment before asking, "What's on the menu?"
CHAPTER FIVE: GOODBYE, MR. XSarah and I talked for hours, her jokes and cheerful demeanor eventually lifting my spirits. When we finally decided to head back inside, I was able to walk on my own, a small victory. Too afraid to face my room and the possibility of another nightmare, I slept in Sarah's room. It wasn't the first time I'd had this nightmare twice, and I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again.To be honest, I didn't really know how I slept off. One minute, I was planning our long awaited trip to Mexico with Sarah and the next thing I knew, it was morning and Sarah's knock on the door woke me up."Breakfast," she said curtly, her body half-in and half-out of the door, her blonde hair dangling. I groaned and stood up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Not even a good morning?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood. Sarah gave me a look I couldn't quite decipher before responding, "Do you want to eat or not?" I hesitated for a moment before asking, "What's on the menu?"
CHAPTER FIVE: GOODBYE, MR. X Sarah and I talked for hours, her jokes and cheerful demeanor eventually lifting my spirits. When we finally decided to head back inside, I was able to walk on my own, a small victory. Too afraid to face my room and the possibility of another nightmare, I slept in Sarah's room. It wasn't the first time I'd had this nightmare twice, and I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again. To be honest, I didn't really know how I slept off. One minute, I was planning our long awaited trip to Mexico with Sarah and the next thing I knew, it was morning and Sarah's knock on the door woke me up. "Breakfast," she said curtly, her body half-in and half-out of the door, her blonde hair dangling. I groaned and stood up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Not even a good morning?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood. Sarah gave me a look I couldn't quite decipher before responding, "Do you want to eat or not?" I hesitated for a moment before asking, "What's on the
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: FINDING PROOF “Why won't you believe me, Alpha Aleksander?” Alina pleaded, her frustration evident in her voice and stance as she stood before him in his office chamber. “I'm telling the truth, I swear it.”Aleksander sighed, his gaze finally leaving the paper in front of him as he leaned back in his seat, his eyes narrowing slightly. “So, this is what you've been pushing for? This is why you came here?”Alina's hand threaded through her hair, her anxiety heavy. “It's been three days since your father's visit, and I fear we're running out of time. I don't understand why you refuse to work with me.”Aleksander's expression remained skeptical, his voice firm. “I'll only consider it if you provide me with concrete proof, Alina. Anything less is just empty words.”Alina's frustration boiled over as she exclaimed, "How am I supposed to find proof?" Aleksander's response was firm and unyielding, "That's your problem, Alina. Bring me something tangible, and only then will
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: FINDING PROOF “Why won't you believe me, Alpha Aleksander?” Alina pleaded, her frustration evident in her voice and stance as she stood before him in his office chamber. “I'm telling the truth, I swear it.”Aleksander sighed, his gaze finally leaving the paper in front of him as he leaned back in his seat, his eyes narrowing slightly. “So, this is what you've been pushing for? This is why you came here?”Alina's hand threaded through her hair, her anxiety heavy. “It's been three days since your father's visit, and I fear we're running out of time. I don't understand why you refuse to work with me.”Aleksander's expression remained skeptical, his voice firm. “I'll only consider it if you provide me with concrete proof, Alina. Anything less is just empty words.”Alina's frustration boiled over as she exclaimed, "How am I supposed to find proof?" Aleksander's response was firm and unyielding, "That's your problem, Alina. Bring me something tangible, and only then will