Luke was a beast that night. He put a lot of effort into our lovemaking, and I knew it was to apologise for the pain and the inconvenience Elisabeth was causing. He was sorry, I felt it, and I knew it was best to let it go and just live. We lay spent on the bed, cuddled in each other's arms. "Tia,
Luke. Tia and I woke up early in the morning. We wanted to skip breakfast and head straight to the office, but my father made that impossible when he linked me and told me we would be having breakfast as a family in his fucking lounge. Tia's idea of getting a 'holiday' house was so happening. I cou
Everyone greeted Tia and me, and Tia answered and greeted Stacy, who responded with a fake smile. I bet she was disappointed that we were able to work it out. "I learned there was a lot of noise in your wing last night," Stacy said to Tia. " I am sure Elisabeth gets the message," she said, trying t
Tia. I sat on the couch in Lukes's office to go through the files his father had given him. Most of the contents did not make sense. They consisted of failed transactions, attacks, bombings, illness, poisoning, and failed kidnapping. Pictures of Luke, Caleb and Alpha Aesop. Written confessions of s
"Up till now, the documents for approval have always gone through my father and not the proper channels. Your friendship with my father and his mate caused him to approve payments without inspection. The day the goods arrived was the day I took over from him, and for the first time, it went through
I came violently, and he rammed himself into me hard and fast. I could not keep up. I came, and my orgasm lingered before it subsided, but he didn't stop. He continued until I could take no more and I shattered all over him again. My knees were shaking, and my body was shaking. I felt my heartbeat i
Luke. I heard a beeping sound continuously as I struggled to open my eyes. My eyelids were heavy, and I felt my bones snapping into place. I tried to remember what had happened, but my mind was blank. I struggled to open my eyes, and I finally did. There was light above me, and something stuck down
"You have to be strong, Luke. This is part of the job. She is fine. She will pull through," he said, assuring me, and I looked at Tia. I was more angry than scared. Angry that I couldn't protect her, I let some assholes get the best of us. Why did I let my guard down? "Did you have any altercations
Grand aunty Ummul passed away a year ago, and we still miss her, especially Emma and Chloe. We had learned sign language because of her. We did not mourn too much because we knew she had gone to rest. Luke was glad we could care for her a little longer before she died. Aunty Amira was married with c
"You missed breakfast," Luke said, and she looked away. I noticed a hickey on her neck. She saw that I noticed and tried to cover it. "Come on, Luke, Aunty Amirah can come for breakfast whenever," I told him, and she smiled at me. Not wanting him to say anything else, I urged him to move on. "I ho
Tia SIX MONTHS LATER Luke and I woke up late, so we had to rush to prepare for breakfast. Chloe and James were peaceful babies, and even though they had nannies, we checked on them at night to ensure they were alright. They were a blessing. Paul was growing well too. Doctor Khalifa had said his he
"Stacy.." he managed with his deep voice., but it sounded weak and defeated. I looked up gradually, and his eyes were filled with tears. "I am sorry, Stacy. I was mean to you. I should have made more effort. I should have loved you harder. I take all the blame," he said, and I shook my head and sto
Stacy. I spent three months missing Aesop. It was hard. Sometimes I wished I didn't leave, but I needed time alone. All my life, I had been in someone's shadow. First, it was my parents, then Regan and then Aesop. I never had the time to discover myself and learn my weaknesses and strengths. I neve
"Every time you feel a contraction, I want you to push," She said, and I nodded. The first contraction came, and I pushed as instructed. ONE HOUR LATER I had delivered twins. A boy and a girl and the nurses had taken them to clean them up. I was anxious to see them. They had wheeled me back to the
"I know you didn't think your exit would affect him much, but it did. When he said he loved you, he meant it. When you were poisoned, he never left the hospital until the day he brought you home. He remained by your side. When he pushed you out of his room, he gave them an order at the gate not to l
"No, Luke. Let me see her first, then I will call you to bring him," I said and took out my phone to text him the address. "I am sending you her address right now," I said, and he looked a bit worried. "What is the matter, darling?" I asked him, and he sighed. "You are almost due, Tia. I would no
"Have you been able to reach Stacy?" He asked me, and I shook my head. I knew it wouldn't be easy since Caleb her son, had been unable to reach her. He travelled to Dome two months ago when she opened the foundation, and he did not meet her. She had been M.I.A. since then. It was as if she deliberat