Jaxon sighed but his look on Landon remained sharp. “Fine. I’m sorry about that, Eve. I was just worried about you. I know something happened. Fuck your excuses. Tell me what really happened to you in that fucking honeymoon.”
“Mind your tongue when you are talking to her, you mongrel. I might end up cutting that rude tongue of yours,” Landon warned in a dangerous tone. I know there is no doubt he could do that, but I’m sure he won’t. I’m still worried about them getting into a fight. They are both impatient and ill-tempered, after all. Plus even though I am a vampire now, I don’t think I would be strong enough to be able to stop them if this really would escalate to a fight. Maybe I would just go in between and see if they would stop if I am the one they could hurt?
“What happened Eve,” Jaxon demanded, not minding Landon’s words and just giving all his attention to me. I can see that he badly wants to know what really happened.
"Will you please calm down?!" I shouted at them because this whole thing is fucking irritating me. I turned to have an eye contact with Carter. I heard a low hiss. Must be from Landon. He's a jealous ass, I know. And I feel guilty for feeling good that he has that high regards of me. I will just make it up to him later, when we are alone in my room. "Carter, nothing bad happened, alright. I'm okay—" "Nothing bad happened? Really, Eve? You were abducted by a powerful vampire who has plans to kill your soul so that his mate can take your place inside your body, and yet you are saying that nothing happened? That it is alright? You got to be kidding me!" Jaxon groaned painfully as if my words are irritating him to the bones. I was about to correct Jaxon's words so Carter won't be confused but Carter spoke first so I didn't have the chance to. "What exactly happened, Eve?" Carter demanded. I sighed. "It's true. I was abducted by one of Alec's subor
Now I think I get how Landon was able to solve the problem. Of course he is very influential. Having a mall exclusively opened for him is not hard. I don’t even think he had to use supernatural abilities to do this, his money is probably enough. I knew the Rellis were rich, but I guess Landon is ‘filthy’ rich and he doesn’t mind to show it. “Go pick everything you want,” Landon said. “Is this mall yours, perhaps?” I didn’t sound so serious that was why when he answered, I was surprised. “It is.” “Wait. Are you serious?” His brow raised. “Do I look like I’m joking?” I cleared my throat and stepped back a bit. “I’ll go look around.” I walked away from him to go inside the boutiques and I thought he would just stay right where he was when I noticed him stalking me. I stopped to look at him. He asked, “What?” “I thought you would just wait for me to finish picking some stuffs.” “I figured I better help you decide fo
My brows furrowed when I heard that name. I looked at the habit from which the calling came. But someone else met my sight. It's that woman I saw in that article. Beatrice Gunningworth. The asshole's fiancée.I looked at her intently. She's not just beautiful in the photo. She's really beautiful in person. Her moves are very feminine and classy. Her skin is not fair, but tanned. The body is also tall and has a beautiful curve. And by the way she carries herself, she's truly a fashion icon.My brow shot up at the sight. This time Carter's choice looks good. Far from those low class type of women he had back then. He also has a good family background so he really decided to marry her. Damn that liar. He fooled me with such sweet words, but here I am, looking at his soon to be wife. He is a cheater!My grip on the champagne flute tightened. Why do I even need to see his woman here? Even her mother is also here to almost
Lea’s POV I kept my eyes closed until my breathing gradually subsided. I was lying on the bed, without any covering under the blanket. Carter is lying beside me while planting feathery kisses on my shoulder. I turned my back on his chest so I could feel his warm body pressing against my back. I stayed still, tired of what we just did. "What do you want to eat, hmm?" he whispered huskily. His hug tightened on me. I sighed and opened my eyes. "Anything." He held my hand and lifted it up towards his lips. He sealed it with a little kiss. "Just don't go with Emery. I know you're tired. Let's just cuddle here." "But I've already said yes to her. That is rude you know." "I'll just tell her that you're tired." He intertwined our fingers and buried his face on my neck. “She would understand for sure.” I really want to be with him. But with my body's state, I'd rather sleep. So I just agreed
"What did he do?" he asked coldly as he caressed my back. I shook and continued to cry."Tell me, Lea. Did he hurt you? What did that demon do to you? I'll gladly kill him for you.""N-No... No, Rios. Take me away from here, please. Bring me somewhere... away from here... Please ... I beg you."He sighs and supports me. He led me out of this place full of pain. I walked without looking back. I was afraid to look back, I would see him and couldn’t help but run back. He's my weakness, the weakness that will drag me down."What happened? Your phone is out of coverage. I was very worried. So I immediately went here to look for you. But I found you in El Fuego. Crying and wrecked just like what you looked like years ago."When we arrived at the hotel he's staying in Manila, he immediately interrogated me. I washed my own palms while sitting on the couch."My cellphone was damaged becaus
I adjust the strap of the robe as I walk closer to the couch. There are paper bags in there, probably full of what I’m going to wear. I combed the wet hair with my fingers before looking at it. I found t-shirts with different colors. There are also shorts and lingeries. My forehead creased. Just T-shirts? I shook and finally did nothing but put on what I had. I don't have my wardrobe, so I don't have any choice but to compromise. After getting dressed, I stopped on the veranda. I was intrigued when I heard the waves in the distance. I hold the banister as my eyes feast on the scenery. Right from here, I can see the stunning view of El Fuego coast. I could clearly see the vast sea and its waves. The rays of the rising sun reflect in the water, making it look shining and magical. This resort is damn beautiful. Looking at the crystalline seawater, it's making me want to take a dip and enjoy it's coldness. I also want to feel
My tears flowed. My tears mixed on the saltwater in my face. I no longer know what to believe. I no longer know what to feel. I know I shouldn't trust him. He lied to me about his past. So I should just hate him.But being in his arms again made me feel so weak ... yet safe. His presence carries danger, but now that he holds me tightly, I never felt so secured after those years of suffering. Just now, again. And it was just him, he was the only one who could make me feel like this.He looked at me. I averted my gaze. He touched my chin with his finger and lifted it up to meet his dark gaze."Look at me," he commanded. I secretly thought that my face was wet in the sea water so the crying was not obvious earlier. He stared at me intently."What are you doing?" I asked hoarsely."Staring at my most favorite sight." He remained serious. I was stunned and dazed. Do not be silent.Slowl
Landon's hand was then wrapped around my waist when we entered the huge luxury yatch. I had been in different parties back when I was a human, so basically this is not new to me anymore.I was totally relieved when I saw that like Landon said, everyone in the party is vampire. Of course I trust Landon would never risk our plans in letting me go wild in an elite party, but I guess my instinct just don't trust fully and that I still should confirm it with my own two eyes.A man and a woman went to us at once. Based on how the man held the woman's waist and how intimate they were, I think they are most probably a couple. The woman was wearing a crimson red glittery dress with a big ribbon in the left shoulder. The man on the other hand is wearing a dark blue tuxedo and a bow tie. In human age, I guess they are around early thirties or something near that."I'm so
Eve’s POVTears of joy rolled down my cheeks when I read what is written in the invitation delivered to me. Landon, who was carrying our little girl in his arms, went to me with an alarmed face when he saw my expression.“What is wrong?”I shook my head and smiled. “I’m just happy.”“Happy about what?”His eyes drifted to the invitation card I was holding.“Carter is getting married?” His gaze went back to me and I saw his worried face as if something is wrong with me, or that I feel bad about it and he wants to comfort me or something.“Yes.” Whoever this Lea Da Vinci is, I am happy that she filled the hollow part in Carter’s heart. He is such a good man and I have been waiting for this day to come. For him to be finally happy again. For him to be loved again the way he deserves to be. And I feel so glad
One would really doubt if he would know my history and how I ended up lying on the sacrificial table voluntarily as an offering for whatever ritual this is. The night after I came to see Alec is the month's full moon—the day of the ritual. Alec must be so happy that I am finally making his dream come true. I could see it in his eyes. Though, I could also see that he felt not the least bit of remorse for what is about to happen. All I could see in his eyes is pure excitement, joy and nothing else. He will never regret this for sure. He has no conscience.On the other hand, I know how Elizabeth would feel if she would wake up in another person's body who looks exactly like her and know that for her to come back, she needed to kick out the poor girl's soul out of her own body so she can replace it. She would feel real bad for sure. She would despise Alec more than what she did before. She would also despise herself for being the cause of it al
Alec couldn’t speak in too much irritation and probably, anger. His eyes were so red, like the color of evil itself. The color of blood and war. The color of death. Yes, red can symbolize love like that of a rose. But it could symbolize many things such as what I have mentioned already.I know what I am doing is a big risk, but I have to try regardless. I need to save the innocent lives of those people who chose to stand by my side. They don’t deserve death like that especially when Alec is the one serving it. He is evil. His soul—if ever he has one which I doubt—deserves to rot in hell all together with his evil subordinates, especially Vienna. If only I am given a chance, I will really kill her. With the anger I am feeling for her, I won’t miss it for sure. She is just lucky that I am not capable enough to do that especially with the given circumstance. Because if only I was capable enough and there is no Alec bloc
“I’m so sorry, Landon,” I whispered in the wind softly, silently wishing that it will bring those words to where it is ought to be. I shut my eyes closed and reminisced about my good memories with him because I don’t know if I will have another chance later on. Not that I am announcing my death. I just want to be open for possibilities. After all, to be ready for the worst is something good. It is better actually.When I was finally out of the cab, I sucked on my breath when I saw what was waiting for me. it was like an ancient castle. Somewhat like those abandoned castles of the villains in fairytales. Only that this time I am not in fairytale. And I am certainly not a princess who would be saved by her prince charming and have a happy ending later on. I had already tasted my happy ending. It wasn’t meant to last, though. I already accepted that. My life sucks. And I’m going to make it worse. Or maybe better s
Back when I was young, my dream was simple. Stay out of troubles, earn a medical degree, make a good career, marry later on to my boyfriend at that time and have kids, maybe two or three. I envy those big families so I wanted to make my own. Maybe because I grew up in a broken family and I felt lonely. When Dad remarried to a woman who has a daughter same age as me, I thought I would finally have someone I can call as sister. I wanted a sibling. I wanted a normal happy family. But turns out that I would be kicked out in my own house because of her. Not that I was literally kicked out though since I left myself. But it is still the same for me because I knew I had no choice but to leave. It was getting worse every day and I don’t want Dad to worry about my issues. I went to Lynnwood, hoping I would calm down there and I also hoped that my stay in a new surrounding would bring good to me.However, looking back now, I can say that it brought m
"Can I talk to you?" I was surprised when Carter went to me that afternoon after we had a short meeting about the plans for tomorrow.Landon looked our way. I smiled a little to him, my way of silently telling him that it's okay. I brought my gaze back to Carter and I nodded.We walked to the backyard of the house. There was silence between us and it felt so odd. I could remember vividly what all that happened to us, and now it only felt like a far away dream. Something I can never touch again. A place I can think about but will never reach again. Even so, I didn't regret ending what was between us. He might be my first true love, but Landon is my great love. I hope that is enough to differentiate the two."I just want to say sorry about the last time we talked. It didn't end good," he was the one who broke his silence."It's alright. I know you were hurt. In fact, I should be the one apologizing, not you."He gave me a sad smile. "I'm glad that yo
One day is left and I can say that the two days had passed were the hardest two days of my life. Not because of the hard training I received from Henry, Jaxon and Thomas, but because it seemed that there was still tension between the three sides. And it is worth mentioning that Landon almost broke Jaxon's jaw. They have been an ass to each other no matter how Landon tries to behave. Carter is on his best behavior, though, no one can contest that. But I noticed his bold glares at Landon sometimes whenever their opinions oppose each other. I appreciate how he is trying to behave even though it's obvious that he has been trying to be patient with Landon this whole time."Ah. I hate the other men in your life. I fucking hate their guts," Landon whispered to me one time. I just laughed and pulled him to a hidden corner to give him a short kiss."Thank you for being patient for me. I appreciate it," I said while my hands were on his nape.
“Henry? Why Henry when you can train me yourself?” I asked Landon because I really want him to train me himself. I know he is skilled enough to do that. He is powerful and very strong so I don’t understand now why he wants Henry to train me in heavier training when he already trained me in some basics before. I mean what is wrong with that? I am sure he is capable enough to teach me everything I need to learn. Not that it can guarantee that I will learn everything within three days because that is really impossible and I know that, but let's just say I am more comfortable around him than anyone else. Not that Henry makes me uncomfortable. He is a great man and a very loyal one, of course. But can’t I have my husband train me so we can have more time together? I mean who knows what will happen three days from now? No one knows what will happen—well, except those vampire/s who have the ability of precognition—but except the
I still couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t believe it that all this time the Lucian I was reading about in Elizabeth’s diary was the one who took care of Landon ever since he was a child, the man Elizbeth loved first and Alec killed him because of jealousy. I can’t help but feel a little guilty even though it wasn’t really something I did. I don’t know. It must be because no matter what I say, Elizabeth is still my great grandmother, someone tied to my bloodline, and most importantly, someone who looked exactly like me.“You shouldn’t feel guilty about it, Eve. you have nothing to do with it so you shouldn’t feel the least bit guilty. Even I don’t blame Elizabeth for anything. It just happened that destiny chose to play with her. She found love with a human but ended up meeting her mate and she was powerless when it came to vampire bond. Trust me, a lot are slaves to that bond, and I’