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DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 29
VIXEN/ROSE POVIt's 5am and yet I haven't had a wink of sleep.My mind has been puzzling me, especially since uncle insisted on me tendering an apology to Roman.I was going to beg him for the job back but he beat me to the punch for some reason.I keep wondering what might be going on in that man's mind, but unfortunately that might never happen.'Could it be that he is already making plans to defile me like uncle said'_ I wonder as a cold chill runs down my spine.' No..... He couldn't. He might be rude, arrogantly and thoughtless but he's not some crazy maniac who will willing make a bet to do something as dispeakable as this'_ I try convincing myself but fail miserably.As the dawn of a new day draws near the anticipation for my new job brings to hit me and I am forced to turn in an hour early.I arrived at his office at exactly 6:30am thinking that he would be impressed when he would walk in to see me, an hour later but how wrong I was.I enter the elevator leading to the 4 flow
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ROMAN POVDay two of messing with Rose I am already ecstatic. Yesterday I frustrated all her efforts.To think I made her redo the paperwork I had already reviewed a week back, then go ahead to tear it right in front of her.In total honesty, she did a great job with the reports. I almost couldn't believe my eyes.I was practically speechless.I am not one to easily get impressed, specially when it concerns a woman, but for the first time in forever I felt quite defeated.It's like she was doing her best to challenge me, in her pointless persuit to provoke me.The first person I see is her on the hallway to my office. As always, her brown hair was combed back and allowed to fall freely. He make up, mild as can be.It almost looked like she only drew her eyes brows and applied nude lipstick.Today she is putting on a beautiful blue flowerish dress with long sleeves which suited her figure perfectly.Today, instead of putting heels like yesterday, she takes the safer option and put on l
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VIXEN/ ROSE POVBurning curiosity, the type of curiosity that doesn't give one the opportunity to breathe.Earlier today, uncle has arrived at the office with his son, Kane. The one who is known to be the prodigal son.It appears they wanted to have a have a heart to heart conversation with Roman, that's why uncle Williams insisted I get coffee down the street, instead of the office cafe.Of course I did as ordered, no questions asked but unfortunately I just had to return a moment too soon.I heard Roman's angry voice echoing through the hallway. He appeared to be mad, which was pretty much expected consider the romuors I have heard about Kane being the reason why Roman and his ex wife separated.In all honesty, he reacted a lot calmly than I had anticipated.I kind of predicted that they would have a braul in which Kane would kick his ass for me.Well that's out of the question.And I was so looking forward to pretending to be sympathetic about his bruises." Such a waste of hope" I
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 32
VIXEN/ROSE POV" Oh my gosh! You look like a red potato" Brenda burst into laughter over our video call, after I inform her of Roman's assault on me " There is nothing funny about my present predicament" I inform in anger" You're right. But at least now you don't have to buy blush" She teases annoying me the more." I am so going to hang up on you" I inform in anger, making her laugh harder." I am sorry. I won't do it again, promise" She confesses, trying to suppress her laughter." But on a more serious note. What is wrong with that man?" She questions pluzzed" Beats me babe. I think he demented or something" I inform bitter" More like he has feelings for you" She jokes once more" That's not funny sis" I inform in anger. " Not seriously, I think he does have feelings for you. Think about it, he was so furiousJust because he saw you with another man" She tries convincing but I cut in feeling annoyed.The mare thought of Roman having feelings for me is revolting, not because he
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ROMAN POV " God!!!" " That woman dealt with you, man" Landon says in a fit of laughter, the moment we recap the board meeting from earlier " You had no idea how humiliated I felt. I couldn't even open my mouth from shame" I confess in shame, taking a sip from my glass of whiskey. "I can imagine. I couldn't almost suppress my laughter anymore. Who knew she was so intelligent" He says with great amazement. " I know right. She doesn't look the part but that woman is one hell of a brain box" I confess, still pluzzed by how she found flaws in my perfect proposal. Beautiful and intelligent!!! Two commendable characteristics in the same woman. Only problem is, she chose me of all people to compete with and all my enemies always lose. I would make her regret her intelligence that she would wish she sticked to being pretty, after all women were created to be of service to men, not to think. " But not to worry, let's see how far that brain of hers will carry her with that pr
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VIXEN/ROSE POV" So you mean to tell me that the entire report thing was just a roost by Roman to make your life a living hell, and in your pathetic attempt of payback, you got appointed by the board of directors to create a new proposal for Glamour Designs by tomorrow morning" Brenda questions confused as she tries to put two and two together about the Roman_Rose dispute." Right on the money" I inform massaging my temple from stress" Babe that is rough" She says and I have to agree" You have no idea. If I had known it would to come down to this. I would never have accepted that proposal in the first place" I lament.I honestly regret accepting to seduce him in the face place. I should have known it was a fool's errand.I guess I over estimated myself, or better still underestimated him. I knew he was a bad person with anger issues and pride issues here and there but I sincerely thought I could manage him like that.But how wrong I was. Roman isn't a man to begin with, he is a beas
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VIXEN/ROSE POV" Beep..... beep.... beep...." Is the sound that wakes me from my slumber.I wake gingerly with a serious headache and horrible back ache.Last night I did an all nighter to be able to complete the proposal for the clients today." I need more rest" I grumble to myself before taking a look at my clock, only to get the shock of the century.It already 8am and I have to submit my proposal to the clients at 8:30am." Oh my God.... Oh my God.... I am late. Roman is going to kill me" I say in a fit of panic, running to the bathroom for a rushed bath.******************Bathing for me has always been a quite time consuming activity for me, since I have to every spot of my chubby self, but today that wasn't the case.I hurriedly freshing up and put on an easy to wear free grown before rushing to the office.By the time I arrive at office it is already 8:35, meaning I was five minutes late." Roman is going to kill me"_ My subconscious says, sending a cold shiver of fear down m
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ROMAN POV" I don't like any of them" Mr Glamour confess and my joy knows no bounce.This is what I have been waiting for, what I longed for.Mr Glamour, also know as Flashy_Classy is a fashion designer who strives on flashy accessories to make his outfits look better.Normally, I should have told her that before handing the project over but if I did that I would have only saved her from the humiliation and that is the last thing I wanted.Her designs might be out of this world but the facts remain, they aren't good enough for the one and only Mr Glamour.I needed someone like him to show her where she belongs, and that's at the bottom with the rest of the other lousy omegas.The look on her face is precious, I can't suppress my happiness, anymore of this and I might burst into laughter." Is there a problem with my proposal, sir?" She questions nonplussed as she tries maintaining eye contact with him but fail miserably." Do you think there's any problem with your presentation?" He a
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DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 53
ROMAN POVI pace.Beside Claire's bed.Her tiny body trembles.Fever raging.40.5 degrees, and rising.I'm helpless.Fear grips me."Claire, baby, please," I whisper.Tears prick at my eyes.Gwen's still not here.I dial her number again."Gwen, where are you?" I demand feeling my arms tremble from fear."Alpha Roman, I'm so sorry. There's been a landslide. I can't make it," she explains.Incredulous."Can't make it?" I repeat.My voice rises."Gwen, my daughter is dying! Get here now!" I command."I'm sorry, Alpha Roman. It's impossible. The roads are blocked," she insists.Rage boils within me.I slam my fist against the wall."Impossible?" I shout.My phone cracks.In my hand, shatteringJust like my hope.I stare at ClaireDesperation claws at me.What do I do?Who can I turn to?And then.Rose.She is standing in my doorway.Waiting.She has been a mother before, surely she would know a thing or two about sick children.I rush to her."Rose," I call outMy voice cracking.I'm at
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ROSE POVI burst into the office, fury boiling over. Roman's words echo in my mind, each one a dagger to my heart."You're just cheap. Easy. Anyone can have you."I slam the door, trying to shut out the pain. But it follows me, haunting me.How dare him, question my morality.Me..... Vixen......I have never been insulted like this.I feel like strangling him.I grab my phone and dial Brenda's number. She answers on the first ring."Rose, what's wrong?" she asks, concern lacing her voice."Roman," I spit, his name tasting bitter."What did he do now?" Brenda asks with a sigh, her tone turning icy." Can you be he called me......." I recount our confrontation, every detail pouring out. Brenda listens, seething."That bastard," she mutters in anger"I know, right?. I hate him so much" I fume, pacing around the office."How can he be so cruel, despite what he did?" Brenda ask nonplussed"I don't know. But I'm done. Finished," I declare, determination rising."I'm so proud of you, Rose,
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ROMAN POVI peel out of the driveway, anger coursing through my veins.I hate her.I hate that woman so much.I dial Landon's number.He answers on the first ring."Roman, what's up?" he asks."Rose," I spit."Rose?" Landon repeats."The tramp is already sleeping with Kane," I snarl.Landon pauses."Roman, slow down. What's going on?" he asks.I take a deep breath."Saw them together. Laughing. Smiling. It's like she didn't even care," I confess, infuriated.Landon's silence confuses me."Landon?" I prompt."Roman, I don't get it," he says."Get what?" I ask confused"Why you're so jealous. You slept with her, blackmailed her, and now you're mad she's moved on?" Landon asks with the most unimpressed tone ever.I grip the steering wheel."I didn't expect her to move on so quickly," I admit.Two weeks!!!That's way too short, it is like I never meant anything to her.I know I was just part of her job but it still hurts.Landon sighs."Roman, you're confusing me. You've never been posses
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ROMAN POVI toss and turn, my mind racing.Drake, my wolf, growls inside me.He's furious.I am blackmailing Rose, but why do I feel like I am the one being blackmailed.Our mateI try to shake off the guilt.What's wrong with meI've never felt this way before.Regret.Remorse.Emotions I've never experienced.I can't feel this way?.She's at fault.She was the one who played with my feelings.I was going to give up on everything.Cause I thought she cared for me the same way I cared for her.I thought we shared the same love for each other after the beautiful love making we shared, but she was only pretending to love me for her dumb mission.That night, two weeks ago.I realized something very important.I might have developed feelings foutu777with Rose, I am not sure it was love but I was willing to give her a chance to make things worse. The morning after our love making, I was just about to delete the sex tape when I got a call from my private investigator informing me that Rose
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ROSE POVWe dance the night away, laughter and music numbing my pain. " This was an amazing idea" I yell unable to hear my own voice " I am so happy"" I am the best, ain't I?" She teases and we both burst into laughter" Best.... Friend even......" I yell with excitement.Brenda spins me around, and I stumble, giggling.That's when I see him.Kane.We exchanged sparks once.He asked me out, but I never responded.I stupidly choose Roman instead.Regret floods me.Kane's eyes lock onto mine."Rose!" he exclaims, weaving through the crowd.I try ignoring him but he gaze is fixed on me so I kick against that.His warm smile falters for a moment as he takes in my hesitant expression."Hey, Kane," I say, trying to sound casual.Honestly, this isn't comfortable at all.I am so ashamed.Full of regret.I wish I choice him instead." Excuse me y'all" Brenda discreetly excuses herself, leaving us alone, despite my desperate signals pleading for her to stay.Kane hugs me.Long and tight.But
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ROSE POVI stand frozen, my eyes locked on Roman'." Could you excuse us babe" He ask with a smile, not bothering to spare her a glance." Sure babe, call me when you are done" Crystal says as she sassily walk out of the office, with a triumphant smile on her face." What do you want?" He questions nonchalantly with a bored expression." I wanted to talk about us" I confess, my voice shaking as I try to compose myself but fail miserably." Not interested" He says turning away from me."Roman, please..." I whisper, my voice trembling.He turns to me, his expression unreadable"Please what, Rose?" he asks.I fall to my knees"Forgive me," I begTears stream down my face."For what?" Roman's voice is laced with disdain."For walking in on you. For being angry. For not taking your feeling into consideration. I don't know what I did for your to fall out of love with me like this, but please forgive me. I can't live without you " I stammer.Honestly, I have gotten so used to being someone h
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 47
ROSE POVI slowly open my eyes, wincing at the piercing light that escapes Roman's black curtains.My head throbbing.My entire body hurts, why does he have to use his teeth so much.My neck aches, and my core feels tender, it hurts.Memories of last night flood my mind.Guess we over did itRoman, and I..........We were unstoppable.' I can't believe I am in love again'_ I think to myself as my check burns with excitement.I try to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washes over me." Ahh...." I cry supporting my head from the immense pain."Good morning my goddess" Roman says, his voice low and husky.He's sitting beside me in his boxers and a singlet, holding a steaming cup of coffee." Good morning" I reply trying to stretch." Coffee for my queen" He offers with a cute smile.How thoughtful of him.I guess I misjudged him all this time."Thank you," I murmur, taking the cup.Our fingers touch, and I feel a spark."Feeling okay?" Roman asks, his eyes crinkling.I nod, taking a sip.T
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 46
Trigger warning ROSE POVIt was now 12am.I and Roman just walked into his luxurious suite on wombly legs.I can't believe I let myself get this tipsy. Roman, had invited me to a company dinner, and I'd had one too many glasses of wine. The room spun slightly, and my inhibition slipping.Roman's arm brushes mine as he tries to support me do I can stand on my own, sending shivers down my spine. I try to hiding feelings for him, but being this close makes my heart race. His piercing hazel eyes seems to see right through me."Rose, you're shivering," he says, his deep voice low and husky. "Let's get you warm and a seat."He says leading me to a king sized couch.Now that I take a closer look, the luxurious interior is enveloping.I feel a thrill of excitement"Drink some water," He orders, handing me a glass. "You're going to regret this in the morning."I sip the water, feeling a little more coherent. Roman sits beside me, his proximity making my skin tingle."Roman, I..." I start,
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ROMAN POVI take Rose's hand, my heart racing with anticipation. We're standing outside her apartment, the city lights twinkling around us." I'll be your girlfriend," Rose says, a soft smile spreading across her faceI feel a rush of excitement, my pulse pounding in my veins.Yes!" Roman, I have to admit, I've been hesitant," Rose says, her voice barely above a whisper.My grip on her hand tightens. I can sense her resolve crumbling."But you've been so kind and understanding. You make me feel seen and heard," Rose says, her voice trembling.I suppress a triumphant smile. My plan is working.I move closer, my eyes locking onto hers.Rose's lips part, her chest rising and falling." I love you, Roman" She confess with excitement.I pull her into my arms, my lips crashing down on hers. She melts into me, her body surrendering to mine.I've done it. I've made her fall for me.For now, it's enough.As we break apart, gasping for air, I gaze into her eyes"You won't regret this, Rose,"
