Miley’s POV; My entire body ached, and my mind was foggy. I had no idea what happened last night, attempting to remember only intensified the throbbing in my head. Looking around, the room was foreign to me. Did Julian bring me here? Flashes of betrayal from the man who until yesterday, was my boyfriend assaulted me. But he did not bring me here. I entered this room seeking refuge from him, forcing myself to stand despite the pain and exhaustion weighing me down. It was only then that I realized that I was naked. As if that wasn’t enough, a dreadful chill raced through me, coupled with fear when I saw the person Lying naked beside me. It was Logan Pierce. A pure and handsome man unlike any other— every girl’s dream and some men too, upon seeing even a mere photograph. And he was the nightmare of anyone who dared approach him. His very presence was intimidating, and his temperament made him the most feared man. Moreover, he was the uncle of my now ex-boyfriend. The night’s even
Night of the incident Miley's POV I'm feeling unwell; I knew I should not have trusted her so-called peace offering, even if she's my sister; I've always known that woman never cared for me. Moreover, I need to get out of here. Today is my 19th birthday, my boyfriend and I had other plans, but my sister suggested that I attend this event hosted the Pierce family, one of the most powerful families we deal with, and also the family of Julian, my boyfriend. I'm now trying in vain to leave this room full of people, I've got an inkling of Audrey's ploy. She handed me a drink with more liquor than she claimed, knowing that I couldn't handle it well, expecting me to cause a scene for her and her friend's amusement — that's always been her way. The only thing I could think of was heading to the courtyard, but it turned out to be the worst decision. "Why are you still with that idiot? You lost the bet! My parents do nothing but say that you two will soon get engaged," that is Audrey'
Present Day Miley POV I awoke in a hospital room, a man seated before me the same man that had picked me up from the alleyway. " How do you feel?" his voice was Kind, yet I couldn't even respond to his question before I had to sit up and vomit. He patted my back while calling for the doctors. " considering her situation, we can say she's progressing quite well. However, in her condition, both her physical and mental state are quite poor." I don't grasp what the doctor is talking about; I don't feel any different than a few moments ago. " what do you suggest, doctor? surely something can be done." I don't understand why this person cares so much for me; he doesn't even know me. " My advice is an abortion. that way the young lady might survive. otherwise both she and her baby risk dying." " what did he just say? I'm pregnant? but it was only a few hours ago when..." I felt a pat on my shoulder. " It's been almost a month since I found you in the alley, and you are al
following the funeral, Miley and her two brothers along with the young ones gathered to reminisce and converse in a matter long forgotten,as lately, being together as a family had become a rarity. For reasons unknown, Nathan and Aiden had barely spoken to one another, but now, bygones were bygones. Nathan: " it's been ages since I've seen you. How long now have you been growing out your hair?" Miley: " well, I had to do it so Kiara wouldn't chop of her's in the same length like mine" Nathan: " what do you mean she wanted to cut of her hair?" Aiden: " she actually did it. I'll never forget Miley's shocked expression, and how much our Dad had laughed seeing her clenching piles of her strands, a year ago, right?" Miley: " Please don't remind me. Kiara was convinced that if Jaden and I had short hair, so should she." Nathan: " so, you grew out the length of your hair for her?" Miley: " Yes I promised her neither of us would cut our hair from then on..." It was quite amazing yet,
Logan POV I was dealing with urgent matters when i stopped by my brother's office to find him bemoaning with his inept son. "We must curry favor with that proxy,our financials keep worsening." of course they are giiving control of his hares to that incompetent who just squanders, the Pierce's group stays stable only because of my hand along with my other ventures. They'd better not mess with my ambitious aims, or i'll cast them out myself. " I hear the lady's about your age, Julian, a longtime Jasper's protege, although she's never been public.' Julian: "protege? is that what they call whores now? she must have been his lover. No worries, I know how to handle those kinds of sluts; she'll be eating out of my hand soon enough."- The notion of a lady on the board is intolerable, but our business with the Hale's neccesitates equality, limiting my say. worse still, I must placate that... lady. Likely another inept who'll skedaddle sooner rather than hang around. We're all on pi
I've spent two weeks here, and it hasn't been easy having encounters with Logan every day. Steering clear of him is simple; our communication is limited to what's strictly necessary, and courtesies like greetings are superfluous. He doesn't like me and doesn't bother to hide it. I strive not to care, reflecting back the same attitude, or at least I try. I put forth a strong and indifferent front when around him, but deep down it hurts quite a bit. Sometimes, I feel his gaze on me, as if he's trying to decipher me. It's irritating and stirs my anxiety. None of them remember me, the boy whose life they shattered over five years ago. I prefer things to stay that way; I have no desire to dredge up the past. Yet, the thought of making them all pay hasn't left my mind. They wrecked my world and then pretended as if nothing happened. But the worst of them, the one who hurt me... ...the most, is someone I'm unsure how to handle. One by one, I'll learn their weaknesses. As I reach the
Aiden POV When | lifted my gaze, the last person I expected to see was standing here. I know why he came, and it's because | chose Miley to return to America. "You here? | thought you would avoid me for the rest of your life... How long has it been since it was just you and me? Three years?" Nathan: "Why the hell did you send Miley over there? You know what she's been through,how frightened she has been all these years,and you sent her alone to confront those people? What kind of person does that?" I pushed his hand off my neck and sighed. I anticipated this reaction, yet it stings regardless. I'm prepared, to be sure, but it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Beyond that, |am also enraged. "What's wrong with that? Miley agreed to go, | didn't force her. She knew what was in store but she consented. Are you afraid that upon seeing that person again, she might choose them over you? Are you that clueless? He'll never love you. In fact, I'd wager she forgives him before showing the sl
Nathan POV No matter how I try to reach him, he never answers the phone, hasn't been to the offices, and I've postponed my return overseas because I need him to reconsider. Years ago, when Aiden drunkenly admitted he had feelings for me, I didn’t give it much thought; still, 5 years on, nothing has improved. And I guess the fact that I confessed my feelings to Miley hasn’t helped matters either. He becomes more of a stranger to me by the day, and now I realize I know absolutely nothing about him. I don’t know who his friends are, his favorite places—nothing. Which is why, four days since that call, I haven’t been able to find him. Damn it, Aiden, when will you stop being my worry and making me work overtime? I’m furious I won’t let him give up, not ever. Logan POV Lately, she's been the talk of the town, the four Hales business partners were penalized for embezzlement, and their businesses went bankrupt almost immediately. Moreover, she's secured key associates for he
Logan's POV The sound of the helicopter blades whirring above us was deafening, cutting through the silence of the night. I held onto the straps of my seat, feeling the rush of wind and the slight tremor in the aircraft as it veered toward the island. I had no time to waste—Aiden and Nathan were in trouble, and it was up to me to get them out. I wasn’t sure how they had gotten themselves in this mess, but I knew it didn’t matter. They were family now, and I couldn’t let anything happen to them. Not after everything that had happened. I turned to the man beside me, who was checking the weapons and equipment. "Are we clear?" I asked. He nodded, a grim look on his face. "We’re good, sir. The intel says the compound is heavily guarded, but we’ve got the element of surprise on our side." I exhaled sharply, my mind racing with thoughts of Aiden and Nathan. They hadn’t taken their usual precautions, and now they were paying the price. But I would get them out. I had to. No one threate
Aiden's POV The door swung open again, and the man who entered sent a chill down my spine. His unsteady gait was the first thing that caught my attention—he wasn’t walking like someone in control. He swayed from side to side, his eyes wide and unfocused, a strange, eerie grin plastered across his face. He wasn’t just disturbed; he was high on something, no doubt about it. My pulse quickened as he locked eyes with me. I could see it—the madness, the unstable nature of the man who stood before us. He seemed unpredictable, barely in control of his own movements. But even in this deranged state, there was something terrifying about him. Something dangerous. The door clicked shut behind him, and he smiled—an unsettling, too-wide smile that didn’t match the situation. "You two, huh? Think you’re clever, running away. Trying to escape what’s already written for you?" His voice slurred slightly, but the venom in his words was sharp and clear. Nathan, standing beside me, tensed up, his ja
Aiden’s POV The week leading up to our honeymoon had been a whirlwind of wedding celebrations, family gatherings, and finalizing every last detail. Nathan and I were finally able to slip away for a much-needed break. It was the first time in years I’d felt like I could truly breathe, and I intended to make the most of it. The sun was setting as we boarded our private jet, the cabin filled with the soft hum of the engines. Nathan was already reclining in his seat, a peaceful smile on his face, as if he, too, was finally allowing himself to relax. The plan was simple: a secluded island, a luxurious resort, no distractions, no stress. Just us. “Can you believe we’re finally doing this?” Nathan asked, glancing over at me with that familiar grin that made my heart skip a beat. I chuckled, reaching over to take his hand. “I can’t. It feels surreal, like everything is finally falling into place.” As we flew over the ocean, the city lights below slowly faded, and the endless expanse of
Logan’s POV The day after Aiden and Nathan shared their big news, everything seemed to speed up. Miley and I had barely unpacked from our vacation when we were thrust into the whirlwind of wedding preparations. It felt like everything was happening so fast, but I knew Aiden and Nathan were determined, and honestly, I was excited for them. Their decision to get married so fast didn’t faze me—it felt right, and that was all that mattered. Miley was taking a more practical approach, though. She wasn’t one to go all-out with things like this, so I knew she would help them keep things simple but meaningful. The problem was, Aiden and Nathan were starting to have some of the same ideas—both were perfectionists, and it looked like a grand event was on the horizon. It was the weekend, and Miley and I had just finished breakfast when Aiden called to check in. “Hey, Logan,” Aiden’s voice came through the speakerphone. “Miley around?” “She’s here,” I said, looking over at her as she
Logan’s POV We had just gotten back from our trip, and I could see how much Miley had relaxed during our time away. The kids were in high spirits, too, still talking about their treehouse adventures, and for the first time in a long while, Miley’s smile seemed genuine. It was like the vacation had given us all a reset we desperately needed. When we pulled into the driveway, I noticed Aiden’s car parked in front of the house. He and Nathan must’ve been waiting for us to get back. I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at the sight. Aiden wasn’t exactly the type to pop over without a reason. “Looks like we have company,” I said to Miley, who was just about to open the door. She gave a small sigh. “I wonder what this is about.” We both got out of the car, and the kids immediately bolted toward the door, eager to tell Aiden and Nathan all about their trip. Miley and I exchanged a look before following them inside. --- Aiden and Nathan were sitting in the living room, talking with th
Logan’s POV The sun was shining brightly as we arrived at the cabin, and I could already tell the kids were excited. They had been bouncing around in the backseat for the whole drive, asking if we were there yet, if they could run and explore the moment we got out. Miley, on the other hand, seemed quiet, staring out the window, lost in her thoughts. I hoped this trip would give her a much-needed break from everything. The moment we parked, Jaden and Kiara scrambled out of the car, running towards the door of the cabin like it was the best thing they’d seen in ages. Devon followed calmly behind, making sure they didn’t get too far ahead. Miley and I took our time getting out, unloading the bags, but I couldn’t help but notice her mood—still distant, still a little heavy. “Come on,” I said, holding out my hand to her with a grin. “What do you say we get this vacation started?” Miley gave me a small smile, taking my hand. “Alright, alright, let’s get it over with.” But there was som
Miley stood frozen at the front door, staring at the woman who had once been her mother, the woman who had never once stepped forward in her defense. The room felt suffocating, the weight of the years and all the unspoken words pressing down on her chest. It had been 13 years since she had last seen her mother, and now, after all that time, here she was—standing in her home, asking for forgiveness. Her mother, once vibrant and full of energy, now looked older, tired, and desperate. Her hands trembled as she held them out, as if pleading for Miley’s compassion. “Miley, please… I know I’ve wronged you, but I need you to hear me out. I want to apologize. I know it’s been too long, but I’ve only just come to realize the truth about that night. I was misled, and I was too blind to see what was really happening.” Miley’s heart twisted painfully, but she didn’t allow herself to soften. It had taken her mother over a decade to come to her senses, to even bother to learn what had truly h
Jaden's POV Mornings in our house are always chaotic. With three kids and two parents who act like they’ve forgotten how chaos works, things get pretty loud. Today was no different—except it was my turn to keep an eye on Devon. At Six years old, he was basically a walking tornado. “Devon! Stop hiding in the laundry basket!” I yelled as Kiara, my twin sister, leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed like she had all the time in the world. “That’s not a good hiding spot,” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “He does this every time we’re late.” I leaned over the basket, glaring at the tuft of brown hair sticking out. “Devon, if we’re late for school, Mum and Dad won’t let me play video games for a week. Do you want me to suffer?” “No games for you if we’re late!” Devon shot back, giggling. Kiara smirked. “I told you this was your problem. You’re the one who woke him up early.” I rolled my eyes. “Thanks for nothing, Kiara.” This kid was impossible. After five m
Logan Indeed, our marriage hasn't seen any pronounced shifts; title or not, my love for her would grow with each passing day.Should there be a distinct difference, it's that her whims and cravings have magnified, paralleling the growth of her belly-we three are delighted to indulge her. The downside: Miley has evolved acertain softness towards the twins. It's not just spoiling and pampering; nor am I jealous, but I wish my omega would draw closer to me as well.Spotting the silver lining, this time can solely be classified as idyllic.I get to cherish my family, my little princess,and Jaden, so smart and mature. Watching our pup grow incrementally in Miley's womb, and being there for them, I wouldn't alter a thing.Well, perhaps one-leaving for the office right now. Miley insists I shouldn't fret, but our child's birth is in four days; naturally, I want to be here should anything arise.Stuck in a tedious meeting with Draco and some associates-if that term even applies -I've spent