”Hello, Aysel," I said with a small smile, clenching my hand against my side while Vincent tried to focus his attention on me, but I doubt it would change a thing because I wouldn't act friendly to Aysel today. “Is there a reason I need to reply to that question you asked?" I asked and shook my head slightly. “I mean, we aren't that close to sharing something personal," I said aloud for her to grasp what I was saying. Liam eyes look in my direction briefly before he suddenly shifts his attention to Aysel. He didn't bother to butt into the conversation to explain himself. Perhaps, he thought I would open my mouth and inform Aysel myself that I am working as his secretary. Aysel laughed cutely, covering the part of her mouth with her hand. ”I'm sorry. It's just that I didn't expect Emily to talk to me that way," Aysel lied through her pretentious face as if I was the wicked person here. I scoffed only to notice a change in her expression. “It wouldn't be hard for you to tell me you
For a second, I thought Aysel was joking but it was all true when I saw the seriousness on her face. ”Is there anything on my face Emily?" Aysel asked with a blank expression. “You coming right? I will text you the location" Aysel said as she walked back to meet Liam. The two said something which my ear couldn't pick up before they got inside the car. Vincent turned to look at me with his eyebrows. I guess he is communicating with me slowly to either come with Aysel or we should ditch her. My phone beeped in my hand. I checked the notification and saw Liam's text on my phone. Aysel didn't have my number, which was why Liam sent the location text himself. “He sent the location. I think we should go," I said, and Vincent nodded his head with a smile. He kissed my hand before he entwined my hand with his and dragged me to the passenger seat. Opening the car door, he pulled the door open, and I got in. Vincent drove the car to the famous restaurant and helped me with the door whi
EMILY'S POV I couldn't hold my anger in as I got up angrily. I wouldn't let Liam and Aysel disgrace me. However, Aysel turned to face me as if she knew what I had planned. Maybe she thought I was going to tell Vincent to stand up from the seat and then I would hug him, but I didn't. “I have nothing more to do here, and if you are that curious to know if he is someone I love, then I will give you the invitation card to our wedding", I said, and Vincent stood up alongside me with a bow to the two nuisance in front of me. I walked out of the restaurant with Vincent, feeling a sense of relief that the uneasiness I felt was finally over. We walked towards the parking lot, and I hopped in. Vincent drove us to my apartment, but my nerves didn't calm a bit as I got out of the car. There is this funny question heating me and I wanted to ask him if my guess was true. I don't want to put Vincent in a tight position. Turning to face him as he closed the distance between us, I asked, "Hey
EMILY'S POV “I don't think I can do this, Vee," I said, only for Vincent to shut me up with a raise of his hand. He smiled at me and I could see he wasn't faking it in any way. For the First time, it felt as if this was the first time I would ever see Vincent smile this way. “I thought you would have noticed Emily. I thought I was giving you the signs for you to know that I am actually in love with you," Vincent said, and I shook my head slowly, my palms becoming sweaty. “It wasn't my fault. I mean we are friends. Best friends till we meet again in Los Angeles" I confessed without much difficulty. I didn't stutter or embarrassed myself. I aimed to clear the misunderstanding. I know I somehow use Vincent in order not to appear weak in front of Liam and Aysel. However, Vincent took another step towards me. If 30 centimetres apart before, then I have to say Vincent is breathing the same air as me because there is no space between us anymore. Anytime from now, Xavier's bus will ar
Vincent came in early the next morning before Xander could leave for school. My eyes didn't miss the way they both played with each other before Xander bid Vincent goodbye to go to school. Vincent and I talk as if he didn't just confess to me yesterday but my stupid body reacted to his little touch as if I am a young teenager when I am not. “I will drive you to your place of work" Vincent said when he saw me checking the drawer for my car keys. “You don't have to bother yourself, Vincent. I should thank you for staying with Xander this morning" I said and composed my expression, looking at him. “Allow me to stress myself, Emily," Vincent said as he walked towards me It took me a great effort not to take a step back away from him. I swallowed hard when he got to my side and tucked some strands of hair behind my ear. “And I told you I won't hold back," Vincent said, his voice barely above a whisper as I held on to the side of my dress. “I won't stop myself from caring for you E
Liam's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at the girl who had just come in, but then pulse his lips, relaxing his back on the chair as he finally remembered who it was. He always has that expression on his face when he is sure of something. I try to remain calm as I take in her appearance. She had a baby face with stunning brown eyes. She used mascara and red lipstick on her lips. For real, she looks pretty. “Come on Liam. Stop acting as if you didn't know me when I fucking had a crush on you for good eight years." She said and turned her head sideways to take a better look at me. “This is Georgia," she said, turning around to show her eight figures to Liam's face. The girl sure has boldness and I love that. “Maybe I changed a little bit but you should still recognize me. I am Maddox's sister for crying out loud" She added and flashed him a smile. I thought Liam would treat her as a ghost when he suddenly took a sip from the coffee I made for him. “Welcome back, Georgia. What can I d
EMILY'S POV Liam didn't let me say anything as he dismissed me from the room right in front of Georgia. I walked inside my office room, trying to watch him through the open blinds separating us but Liam pressed the remote, blocking my view from everything that was supposed to go on in the room. I relaxed back in my seat, my nerves going erratic as I caught a handful of my hair in my fist. The girl sure has ulterior motives but I don't want to dwell on it. With time, I knew she would leave, but I was curious to know what they were talking about. * * * When it was almost 10 am, I picked up my note and pen with me as I stormed inside Liam's office in my long strides, the shoe making a soft click sound on the floor. “You have a meeting with the staff in a few minutes, Mr. Nolan," I said, and my eyes quickly darted around the room; there was no sign of the girl anymore in the room. “Yeah," Liam said, standing up from the seat. Before he left the room, his eyes raked over my body but
We arrived at the venue where the party will be held alongside the team members. However, some of the team members weren't with us yet, so I thought they wouldn't. Just as Liam was about to take me away, my phone rang. I stumbled over to answer it, and I heard Vincent's voice on the other end. "Hey, Emily," he said. "I'm outside the restaurant. I saw you stumbling out, and I thought I'd come to give you a ride home." I looked up at Liam, who was watching me with a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Vincent's here," I said, as I stumbled over to him. "He's going to take me home." Liam's expression turned dark, and he stepped forward. "I don't think that's a good idea, Emily," he said. "You're in no state to be going anywhere with anyone." But I just waved my hand at him and stumbled over to Vincent, who was waiting for me outside. "Thanks, Vincent," I said, as I collapsed into his arms. "I owe you one." Vincent smiled and wrapped his arms around me, holding me close. "Anytime, Emil
“I have decided to take her in but the Elders need to have a meeting with me. If she is someone they will choose" Lycan King Zayn and my heart only beat wildly against my rib cage. It felt as if ice water was poured on me. He is going to take in another woman in place of me. His Beta reply came almost immediately. ”They have always wanted you to take in a woman from a powerful family. This is their long-awaited wish, my king." It's happening. This is why he refused the bond. I am just a slave to him.”You will have to meet me here when it's 10 am sharp. Tell the princess to come to my chamber." LYCAN King Zayn said.”Yes, my king. And I needed to report what I saw yesterday. The guards who tried to rape Davina are in the dungeon. What should I do with them?" The Beta asked but a frown settled on my face. If they are talking about me, are the guards the Beta was referring to the two guards I saw yesterday?”I should come down myself. You can leave," The Lycan King said without givi
I smiled when I found myself running wild in the field of flowers while Xavier continued to laugh while a man chased him. I couldn't picture his face, which made me assume this was a dream. A dream I never wish to wake up from.However, I felt something move beside me. At first, I thought I was still in the dreamland, but then something hard poked my thigh, and my eyes fluttered open. I was greeted by the sunlight that shone through the glass wall. Inhaling the smell of mint into my nostrils, my eyes became wide open when I realized what was going on. I looked beside me and saw Liam's face snuggled inside my neck like a fucking parasite as if he was going to suck me dry.How did we end up in this compromising position? His eyes fluttered open, and I lost my cool but not my confidence. He was surprised to find himself beside me.”Morning, Emily" Liam said, his morning voice deep and husky, which made me realize I rarely get to listen to Liam's morning voice while we were together.He
Liam hid a smile between his lips; he raised the fork and chewed the meat on it slowly. I can't believe Liam is smiling right now. Even if it's just for a short moment, I saw it.“It was fun to see you all cooped up inside the wardrobe. Was it fun watching us too?” Liam asked, his voice filled with malice.I scoffed, dropping the fork in my hand as I shot a dead glare at Liam. “Why do you think I was looking for you?” I asked Liam with my eyebrows raised at him.“I saw you, and it felt as if you were about to cry,” Liam replied, pushing my buttons.A laugh actually bubbled out of me like music. “In your dreams,” I said and carried the plate with me. I stood up and left Liam's side, not in the mood to listen to him again when I was supposed to be eating.He didn't say anything more when I left his side and sat down on the bed to eat my food. I was done eating but to sleep right now was the problem. Looking at Liam's way, he was still sitting on the couch with a glass of wine in his han
Woah. I can't believe girls can be so blunt like this. Even when I was crushing on Liam in the past, I never openly confess my feelings. But girls these days are now bold and Georgia is no exception. She never hesitated to go after what she wanted. Georgia let the thin strap of the dress fall off her shoulders, showing off her cleavages. Her smouldering eyes watched Liam with intrigue. The girl is a great seductress but I doubt Liam will be interested when all he wanted was Aysel all these while. I scoffed inside the closet, wondering why I even was here in the first place. “Why are you looking at me that way Liam?" She asked, but I couldn't see Liam's expression because his back was actually facing me. Reading Georgia's expression is actually fun. She will give up sooner or later but she wasn't hurt yet. ”I told you I miss you. Won't you even ask me how I got to know you are here?" She asked with her forefinger in between her lips. She must have followed Liam. The girl is inde
Woah.I can't believe girls can be so blunt like this. Even when I was crushing on Liam in the past, I never openly confess my feelings. But girls these days are now bold and Georgia is no exception. She never hesitated to go after what she wanted.Georgia let the thin strap of the dress fall off her shoulders, showing off her cleavages. Her smouldering eyes watched Liam with intrigue. The girl is a great seductress but I doubt Liam will be interested when all he wanted was Aysel all these while.I scoffed inside the closet, wondering why I even was here in the first place.“Why are you looking at me that way Liam?" She asked, but I couldn't see Liam's expression because his back was actually facing me.Reading Georgia's expression is actually fun. She will give up sooner or later but she wasn't hurt yet.”I told you I miss you. Won't you even ask me how I got to know you are here?" She asked with her forefinger in between her lips.She must have followed Liam. The girl is indeed bold
The hotel staff served the food inside the plate and left. Liam sat on the couch and made himself comfortable. He didn't bother to call me as he picked up a fork and a spoon. He wasn't looking at me as if he was going to rip the clothes off my body now.Rubbing my palms together, I sat on the small space left beside Liam. At least, he wouldn't dare to touch me since I am hungry right now.I dug in the spoon, ready to eat when but the moment the fork touched the food, the doorbell suddenly rang.I froze, wondering who could be at the door this late at night since the hotel staff already left. Liam stood up, a look of curiosity on his face, and walked over to the intercom. He pressed a button, and a voice came through the speaker."Hello?" the voice said and Liam's eyes flicked to me, and then back to the intercom. "Georgia," he said, his voice low and even. "What are you doing here?"I felt a surge of panic as I heard Georgia's name. What was she doing here? And why was Liam letting h
When I walked back to the suite, Liam was already dressed up in a pair of black pants while he tucked his hand inside the pocket of his pants. I forgot to mention that the hotel suite has a glass wall at one part in which you can look outside the world down from above.Without making a noise, I tiptoed to where my clothes were and quickly brought out the pyjamas I brought with me. My hands roamed inside the suitcase but there was no sign of the pyjamas. I grind my teeth together. Liam was still looking outside the glass wall. He was holding a glass filled with wine in his hand.He wouldn't have noticed me right?The pyjamas should be lying inside the suitcase because I made sure I brought it with me just because I have a feeling that a situation like this might occur in which I will be forced to share a room with Liam.Still, I couldn't find it.“Are you looking for this?" I heard Liam ask and my heart almost jumped out of my chest in shock. I didn't even hear the sound of his foots
"Why are you doing this, Liam?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Liam's eyes narrowed, and he took a step closer to me. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice low and husky as he tilted his head and his back bent to match my height.I swallowed hard, trying to find the words. "Why are you keeping me here? What do you want from me? I told you I want to take my bath," I said, bombarding him with questions while his eyes mirrored something I didn't understand.Liam's eyes seemed to bore into mine, and I could see the conflict raging within him. For a moment, I thought I saw a glimmer of the man I used to know, the man I loved before the sudden realization hit me. He was never mine, to begin with.Casting all my stupid emotions aside, I took in a deep breath, and this time, I decided to push Liam away by his chest, but instead, his expression hardened, and he reached out to grab my arm.I couldn't duck away because I knew my back would only hit the bed. I allow him to grab me. "H
Liam finally released me from his grip, and I stumbled backwards, gasping for air. "I'll freshen up first," he said, his voice calm and collected.I nodded, still trying to process what I had just heard. Liam disappeared into the bathroom, leaving me alone in the room.Hastily, I walked towards the bed and dropped my small bag. I heard the doorbell ring which prompted me to go to the door to check who was there. I pressed the intercom and Thierry's face appeared. I pulled open for him and stepped back for him to come in. “I brought the luggage with me," Thierry said and I nodded my head calmly. He was holding Liam's suitcase and mine. ”The boss told me to leave this here," Thierry said.“Alright," I replied and accompanied him to the door. I locked the door and walked back to check what Thierry dropped on the bed. Getting to the bedside, my eyes took in the white clothing lying on the bed. It was the bathrobe.Fuck!Don't tell me Liam went inside the bathroom without taking along a