VICTORIA'S POV... I sat at the edge of the bed as I watched Aless removing his clothes. We just returned from Dominic's funeral. It still was like a nightmare for me to recall the yesterday night. Everything was almost ending but it turned upside down with one brave move of Sage. When he accompanied Aless to Carmella's House, he lost track of the guards and Aless both. Even the house vanished from his sight. Sage was confused and scared. He did not waste his time and rushed back to the hospital. I was awake by the time and when he described all of it to me from the beginning, I was sure that the dark witch was none other than Carmella. Alessandro's deceased mother who was alive actually. I left the hospital forthwith and explained everything to Surgeon Ronald. Because at this time, he is the one who could help me. Then he summoned Raeven and the rest we all know. We rescued Lisa and brought her back to her mother that night. Giana was happy and guilty both. As I have said, she c
Two Months Later... VICTORIA'S POV... "Rise and Shine, sweetheart." Aless rolled beside me and kissed my lips. I stretched my hands and turned to him with a smile on my face. It's been a long time since I am seeing Aless refreshed. Two months have passed away and our lives coming on the track. Everything is just settling into Its place. Two months ago, Adv. Davis has given Dominic's will to Aless. Even though we were shocked by the fact, we accepted it and with time, we stopped thinking too much about the reason. We have accepted the fact that we would never learn the reason for his sudden change in will. And honestly, it's hard to understand Dominic's thoughts. Aless has accepted and he is once again the owner of Reywalt and other properties. However, meanwhile, he chose to transfer fifteen per cent of his share to Lisa, including the old mansion where They all grew up. Lisa is better now. She has overcome her traumas and even talked to her mother. She absolutely hated when sh
Two days later... VICTORIA'S POV... "Did you take out your luggage, Lisa?" I shouted from upstairs. I hold the railing and looked down and found her rocking Leo in her arms. Lisa looked up and nodded her head. "Yeah, everything is done and Leo is ready too." She replied. "Good." I passed the corridor and went downstairs to them and watched Aless also ready in a casual dress-up. I rolled my eyes mentally. He really is in the mood for a vacation and here am I. Almost lost my inner peace! What? You are confused about this sudden trip of ours? Yeah, It's obvious. Let me first send them and I will be back to you in a minute. I walked toward Leo and Lisa. And hold Leo in my arms. Soon, all four of us came out of the mansion and the driver opened the door for us. Lisa went inside first and then I settled Leo on his special seat. Then I looked up at Sage, who is now standing beside me after settling their luggage in the bonnet. "You remember what to do, right?" I asked him carefully
ALESSANDRO'S POV... Beep... Beep... Beep... I woke up with sharp pain and an annoying ringtone ringing in my head. My head is throbbing and felt heavy. I groaned a little and opened my eyes. Yet, everything seemed dark in front of me. Beep... beep... beep... I heard the phone ringing once again. I rubbed my eyes vigorously and again opened my eyes. This time things turned clearer. I find myself in the jet. Sitting in my seat and the empty food tray was on the table. Beep... Beep... The phone rang again. I stared at the screen and it was Antonio. Wait! why is he calling me continuously? I turned beside to see Victoria. However, her place was empty! Only her Gucci bag was lying on the seat. I sat straight. Something is off. I don't really understand what happened, yet nothing seems right at all. I received the call immediately, "Antonio!" "Where the fuck were you!? I and Sage kept trying you again and again! None of you are picking up calls! Where is Vic!?" He anxiously asked
VICTORIA'S POV... Everything must have been a dream, right? Or why I would find myself in this mess again!? I mean being kidnapped once again! This time it felt like the end of me. The end of my amazing life with my Aless, Leo and my entire family. Because this time that one last hope of mine is gone. My ring. The ring Aless has proposed to me with is gone. I don't know if it was a coincidence or intentionally removed, but it was gone from my finger. Aless has put a tracker in it. Even though he never clearly says about it, I understand his worry. He find me that day when Calvin attacked through this. But, what would happen now?I have lost it and the hope of my life. Sighing, I looked around. At this moment, I have no idea where I am. When I woke up from a deep sleep, I find myself tied to the chain on the floor of a dark cell. It was more like a dungeon. It's like an old persecution place that was unused for years, smelling like old pees. It twisted my stomach badly and I felt
VICTORIA'S POV... "You..." My lips parted in a daze. "Yo..u look like me!" I could not help the tremble in my tone. "Yeah, I..." She gulped a mouthful of saliva and nodded. Maybe, loss for words. Just like me. Our features, hair colour everything is the same. Even the length of our hair too! It would feel like a reflection of mine unless she has that one difference with me. Our eyes. They hold different colours. My eyes are green. But hers are ivory-blue. So unique and different! Well, I have never seen anything like this before. Just like Leo, she can attract all attention to her at once with those eyes. As we both stared at each other in disbelief, we were suddenly pulled out by a clapping sound. Our heads turned together in that direction and I watched a man entered the dark cell. My eyes roamed from top to bottom at him. He is in a suit and not looked too old in my eyes even though the side of his hair turned greyish. But they were in a line and it was not really understanda
VICTORIA'S POV ... I took the slice of the apple in my mouth and watched Alessandro's frowning face under my lashes. For God's sake, he is angry! Till the moment he barged into the dark cell and beat the shit out of Manchini, I know half of his rage was because of me. Since then he did not talk to me for once, yet he has taken care of me all the while. I don't know how to start my words at this point. The only thing I know is, he is gonna burst as soon as I open my mouth. So, I decided to keep quiet. I heard from Antonio that, when Aless didn't find me and realised the ring was lost, he immediately asked for help from Alexander Rossi! I mean, the Iquarayon duke, actually helped him save me! I don't know how he is connected to Aless, but it's quite surprising that he helped a member of Edwards. Antonio was surprised too. When Aless reached the place where we were kept, they found William with his men there. As far as I understand, William is Josephine's fiancé but they are having
ALESSANDRO'S POV ... "What!?" I barked at Antonio who kept eyeing me as if I have grown horns! "You are acting like you are marrying her for the first time! For God's sake, she was your wife for three years! And this is your second fucking marriage. So, stop behaving like a five-year-old and messing with your tie!" Antonio blurted, adjusting my tie for the ninth time in a day. "I am not nervous." I turned my gaze and looked through the mirror. Antonio narrowed his eyes at me. "Yeah, of course, you are not." I swear, he is so annoying right now! I want to punch his danm sorry face! "Don't you hear!? I don't fucking want that!" Our eyes turned to the other side, Hearing a clear British Accent of a man.Well, we are talking about William here. Today is not only my wedding but his too. And he is hella nervous just like me, but in a more paranoid way! Right now, he is scolding his butler who seemed not to mind him. It clarifies, how used to he is in the situation! It was Deborah's i
Hello dear readers, I know I am always late to update chapters here. I apologise for that. Lately some of you were very upset about me leaving this story unfinished. I never intended to abandon it completely. I was trying to work on it and struggling honestly. However, I will return with it as soon as I am stable enough to continue. And for my other story 'Down the memory lane: marry me again, dear wife' is completed. Please, do give it a try. Also, 'tempted by her forbidden Alpha' and 'disguised bride of the ruthless duke' they are also completed stories, please do give it a try. Thank you...
LILY... "He has been stabbed over 15 times. The killer might hate him so much. His neighbour felt something was wrong and went to check. Sigh... The poor woman must be in trauma after the scene." Max said. "Umm... Anything else?" I asked, Sitting in the opposite of his desk. "I mean, who could be the killer? Any hint?" Max shook his head. "Not yet." He looked around before lowering his tone, "And you must not be too curious about this matter. He was involved in the politician murder case and now this happened. It's dangerous, Lily." Closing my notebook, I chuckled. "Are you seeing me after danger the first time?" He sighed, narrowing his eyes, "Better my name is not connected to this case. Inspector Brian was my senior and this is morally a crime for me to share any inside news with you. But..." He let out a helpless huff. "What could I do? You're a friend I couldn't deny." "You're an amazing friend both personally and professionally." I stood up. "I'll leave now." "Hmm, don't
LILY... I yawned, stretching my hands and fluttered my eyes open. The narrow ray of light was entering through the little window of my room. I smiled. It's a good and very free morning of my life. I couldn't help the grin broke on my lips... So refreshing to think that I kicked out a huge toxicity of my life! Sooo Good! Fluttering my eyes again, I looked at the small window. But, why does it feel so close this morning? I mean, sleeping on the couch, this window is a bit away from me, isn't it? Or, was I wrong? As if to answer my question, something firm wrapped around my waist, making me confused as well as alert... "Good Morning..." A deep husky tone muttered beside my ear. Fuck! I immediately jumped out of bed only to fall on my butt "AaGh!" I cried out and looked at the intruder only to gasp in agony, "Leo!" His bluish-green gaze was on me, frowning. "What stunt are you playing this morning?" He asked in a groggy voice, turning me dumbfounded. "I am playing!?" I barked at h
LEO... I woke up in the late afternoon. Couldn't sleep the entire night thinking about the ridiculous shit I did in the club. I fucking kissed her! Her soft lips felt like cotton candy, and her soft berry scent was delicious... Since the day I met her, I wanted to kiss her and finally, I did, but... Now I want more even though it happened at a crucial moment, I couldn't stop thinking the feeling of her! That woman was insanely climbing all over my thoughts! After that kissing incident, I kept myself shut to not do something more crazy. Though I don't know how long I could maintain this peace. Every time I think of her, my imagination runs wild and the effect is clear under my trousers! Sigh... Sitting on the bed, I looked around. Lily was nowhere to be seen. Wait... Where is she? It's Sunday today and she's still out for work? Such a pathetic life of a reporter! That woman really does not care about her safety, does she? What if she faces sort of the same troubles? I'm not beside
LILY... Not even three days passed and on the fourth day, I was standing right in front of the hell. I swore to not appear here after that insult but here I am, again I am here because Mom called me this morning. At the age of Fifteen, I left this mansion. It's been over nine years since she called me. I know I shouldn't after that night but I couldn't deny her because of the promise I made to Theo. If it wasn't for Grandma, I wouldn't bother to show up here ever. Taking a deep breath I stepped inside. Surprisingly, no one stopped me and I went to the hall. Alyssa, Ruby and Dad were Sitting there. The environment was gloomy. Something definitely happened here. "You called me?" I directly asked Ruby. For some reason, my usual fear wasn't working anymore. Probably because Grandma's safety was managed. She looked up at me. Her cold eyes were sending chills at my way. Beside her, Alyssa was leaning on her shoulder with her bloodshot eyes. "How dare you get in here!?" She roared at m
LILY... Lord! I messed up! What to do now!? It's not my first time doing such a thing, yet I am frozen here. And before I realised, I was pulled back hastily as Leo covered the crack. "W-we need to leave," I muttered before opening the storeroom door to leave but paused at the sight of those men. Shit! They smelled us here! Immediately closing the door, I backed up. Hope they don't enter here. "What the fuck!? Are you always this clumsy!?" Leo hissed. "Who gave you the access to become a crime reporter!?" I was already annoyed and his taunts were worsening it. However, my annoyance died inside when footsteps neared the store room. Shadows of suspicious footsteps were just outside the door. I backed away, hitting my back at Leo's chest. I could feel his rigid figure. The knob of the door twisted and my heartbeat stopped for a moment. Suddenly, Leo grabbed me by the waist, pushing me on something hard and his lips followed mine next, stiffing me on the place. In the next second th
LILY... Sigh... I stood helplessly in the phone booth, begging that annoyed specimen to bring my phone. Could my day be any worse than this? "Please, Leo. I need my phone now." I pleaded again. "You're asking a sick man, who is almost bedded because of you, to bring your phone to you because You're careless? Hmm, interesting..." His reply came from the other side. "What if I decline?" "No, please! I beg you! I need my phone, Leo. It's important, please!" I said, defeated. No more stingy with my pleas. "Ah, I don't want to... But, I guess, I will consider you this time only..." He paused and I was eager, "Only what?" I urged impatiently. "Only if you make breakfast for me every morning and don't nag me sleeping on your bed." "....." I could definitely feel a smirk on his face even on the phone. This fucking arshole! "Leo, don't you think it's too much?" I gritted my teeth. "Is it?" He asked as if there was no one innocent than him! "Alright then, help yourself." "No, wait!" I
LILY... Rushing out for evidence at any hour was a part of my job. I accepted it as a part of my life because once I dreamt of becoming a crime reporter, I knew every day would be a new challenge for me. When Grandma used to live with me, she used to nag always for my safety and I used to kiss her cheeks and rush out with a smile. Since she was admitted to the hospital, no one did her part for me. Tonight was the same or it could be, if Leo didn't show concern for me before I left the house. Though I was indifferent at that moment my heart convulsed with a warm feeling I had never tasted for more than a year. He was a stranger who somewhat forced into my life. A bit annoying but harmless. As a woman, staying with him under the same roof didn't give me insecurity. Though I would never admit this in front of him, I could not deny the fact either. I don't know who he is, where he came from or what happened to him. But Leo is a gentleman. A woman's instinct could never fail when it's
LEO... Is it even a time to go out? Didn't she remember what happened this evening? Fuck! I scratched my neck, feeling disturbed. Kept watching time again and again. It's almost Midnight and that woman is out of home! Does she even care for her security for once? I am stressed! More because I am worried about her when I shouldn't be! I mean, she is practically a stranger, but still, I am drawn to her. What happened this evening was proof. I have no memory, no particular known situation nor I am aware of my skills. I should have stayed away from those men and the most I could do was run away with her when she proposed. But, I didn't. My blood boiled when I saw the fear and helplessness in her eyes. It felt like I could rip the world apart who dared to hurt her. Those hazel eyes were pleading for salvation. In that moment something stirred in me and I wanted to keep her safe. I don't know if those guys were her enemy or some random teasers. Whoever they were, they shouldn't cross m