Vincent sent me a text last night asking me if I was already at home. I had to call him because I wanted to be sure he didn't see the news about us on the internet.After writing a few chapters of my book, I sent them to my editor for review and closed the laptop.A call came in and it was from Chelsea.I ran out of the room in my nightdress when Chelsea called to tell me that she was already at my place. I couldn't help but hum a lullaby when I got to the sitting room.She was already in the sitting room, wow. “Chelsea, you didn't tell me you would be coming early," I said, trying to calm my breathing. “Tell me, you didn't leave your boyfriend at home?" I asked with my eyebrows raised.Chelsea smiled as she turned to face me. “Of course, I didn't do that. He told me he needs to visit his parents and friends." Chelsea replied and frowned at her reply.“His parents?" I asked, coming to sit with Chelsea on the couch.Why can't Chelsea just go with him to meet his parents? Why bother co
Chelsea and I chatted until it was afternoon. I prepared lunch for her before she eventually went home. When I retired back to my room, Vincent already dropped another text, asking me if I would be busy.“Can you accompany me to a place tomorrow? We won't stay long." I sent the text and waited for Vincent's reply.His reply came almost immediately. “Sure, I will accompany you wherever," Vincent replied, and I couldn't hide my grin.* * * The light filtered in through the open window, making me flutter my eyelids open.I know Annie already served my breakfast because I could smell the aroma of the food placed on the table.As I slipped into my sleek, black dress, I couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement. Today was all about pampering myself, and what better way to do that than a trip to my Laura boutique?I put Vincent on the line and didn't hesitate to ask him where he was. When he told me he was already at the location, I ate my food quickly and sipped the juice.When I descen
A sinister smile graced my lips but I hid it when I realized Aysel was looking in my direction. I know Aysel is convinced but the truth is I know about Laura's fake clothing store from my past life.If I remember correctly, another woman exposed Laura’s shady store because this particular purple dress was just two collections, and two people wore it to the grand party, which was supposed to be held tonight in the Top Star Hotel.I deliberately told Chelsea to direct this particular woman to Laura's store because she would be coming to get the same dress there.Knowing that my plan worked, I felt a happiness bubble within me.Aysel was planning to talk amicably with the woman, but she had already put a call through.“Hazel, you need to come to my aid now. I will text you the address." The woman said and dropped the phone to her side.No one could shop again as they waited for what was to come. A short while later, one of the staff came back with a file while Laura walked behind the wom
Driving back to the mansion, I couldn't hide my grin as I listened to my favorite music through the air pods. The big television in the city was already showing the headline news about what happened at Laura's clothing store.I couldn't hide my happiness, and I didn't even know when I laughed out loud until I saw Thierry looking at my reflection through the rearview mirror.Clearing my throat, I looked at the view of the city. The music got interrupted when Chelsea's call came in. With a beautiful smile on my lips, I picked up her call.”Emily what have you done!" Chelsea's voice boomed through the speaker of the Air pods.I rubbed my thighs, still looking at the view of the city. ”Come on Chelsea. What are you talking about now?" I asked half joking, half smiling.”You are asking me what I am talking about?" Chelsea asked, and I wished I could come plain to her, but I couldn't.“What in heaven's name happened today? When did you start visiting the fortune teller?" Chelsea asked, and
My heart thud rhythmically in my chest which made me close the blinds of the room. “Emily, stop acting like a fool, please!" I said with gritted teeth, trying to calm my breathing.I exhaled two more times before pulling the blinds open. I felt the air around me tighten when I saw someone else come out of Liam's car.No!Maybe I was only having a small illusion. You know... because it's not just someone but a woman. And I will always recognize who it is, even if I am blindfolded.Maybe it was because of the strange energy I suddenly felt around her.Aysel came out of Liam's car and clung to his arm like a weak girl. I felt a bile rise in my throat, but I tried to push it back down, no matter how much I tried, the bitterness still lingered on my tongue.Liam is helping Aysel inside and it brought this foreign feeling to my chest. I closed the blind and took my hair bonnet. After wearing the hair bonnet, I walked out of my room intending to get the two to the sitting room.The moment I
LIAM'S POVAysel held on to my arm as if her life depended on it but the truth is Aysel's existence no longer excites me and I doubt it's because I no longer find her attractive.“Liam, please help me. I think I will just beg Emily to forgive me," Aysel said, sobbing, and the truth is, I hate it when a woman is a crybaby.This was one of the reasons I liked Emily. She will always handle everything in a mature way and she is never the type to act weak in front of a man. I knew Emily would never push Aysel down, but I acted that way because I was still angry by the fact that Emily dared try to enjoy the company of another man.Helping Aysel up, I took her upstairs and directed her to the guest room. “You can sleep here for the night," I told Aysel, and she looked at me with pleading eyes. At this rate, I knew I was going to snap at her. I can only allow her to get this close but other than this, I don't think I will allow her to get in the same breathing space as me.“You can stay th
EMILY'S POVThe knock on the door was what woke me up from my deep slumber. I thought I wasn't going to sleep last night because of what happened but it seems my fragile body took pity on my weak self.“Come in," I said out loud, but I doubted the person outside the door would hear me out, moreover, I had already locked the door before going to sleep last night.Maybe it was because a part of me was afraid of Liam coming inside my room.I came down from the bed and sauntered towards the door. Rubbing my eyes, I pushed the key into the lock, and the door flung open.“Bentley, it's you," I said, my voice laced with astonishment.“Yes ma, Good morning. You woke up late, maybe I should come back later." Bentley said, ready to walk back but I stopped her before she could turn around.”Aren't you going to clean the room?" I asked.”Yes, I am, but I will Come back, ma'am," Bentley replied.“Then come in and do it now. You should be done before I freshen up" I told her.Bentley came inside wh
EMILY'S POVI slipped on my sunglasses, excitement coursing through my veins. Today was all about sunshine, sea breeze, and laughter with my childhood best friend, Vincent. The last time we went out was Just like yesterday and I had to admit that I always have so much fun with Vincent.Today, I decided not to take Thierry with me but he insisted on coming with me.This might be the last time I will be seeing Vincent which is why I smiled warmly at him when I saw him from afar."You look beautiful Emily?" Vincent said, grinning, as he slid into the driver's seat."Thank you" I replied, smiling back.The drive to the beach flew by in a blur of chatter and hosting between me and Vincent. Vincent filled me in on his latest work projects, and I shared stories about my job as a comic book writer. We laughed and joked, enjoying each other's company.As we parked near the shore, the sound of waves crashing against the sand filled the air. I put off my shoes and walk barefoot to the shore al
I brought out my phone and decided to text Chelsea instead. After sending the message, I took my phone back inside my purse. Liam and I didn't talk until we got to the destination. Thierry got down first and unlocked the door for me to step out. I was surprised by his kind gesture. I didn't even realise when I said Thank you.Liam looked at me as he adjusted his shirt. He walked inside the restaurant while I followed him closely. Few people were eating but compared to Los Angeles, I doubt people will recognise Liam just like that.We both sat down on the same chair while the waitress told us to order. We ordered food and ate in silence.”I will pay the bills," Thierry said and followed the waitress. When we were done we all left the restaurant and moved to the venue where the meeting will be held.Thierry drove the car inside and parked it at the front of the building. The moment we got down, different cameras were positioned in front of us and we took one or two pictures. While Lia
“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