Matt and his friends were determined to prove that Stanley, his assistant, was behind the sinister plot that had caused Matt to almost lose his job and reputation. Matt had always suspected Stanley of being envious of his position and success, but he never thought he would go to such lengths to bring him down.He had assumed that it was just the normal small jealous, especially because of the good treatment that he got from Malden.But he had assumed it all, assuming that he was the senior here, and that nothing would happen to him.Little did he know that his enemy had connection, had power. Had the known that Stanley was always talking to the enemy, he would have acted with caution.But he was just too stupid, and that was the reason the had himself landing onto such a thing.For the first time since he met Malden, there was a big disagreement between them. That was one thing that had troubled him the most.And that was the reason why he was determined to prove himself guilty. He w
Deagan and Malden had began keeping a close eye on Stanley ever since they discovered he was the betrayer amongst them. They had made sure to not raise any suspicion and continued to treat him like any other member of their team.That was their best way of playing cautious. If they wanted to get rid of him well, they knew how to act and when to do it.However, they had not expected gid behaviour when he learnt that Matt had been released. And this raised their suspicions on him more, wondering what that he was planning.The previous night, Stanley had gone home so late in the night after having fun with his friend at the pub.And since he was too drunk, he did not hear the news that were rotating around regarding Matt's release and the proof that he was innocent.But when he woke up to the news that Matt, the man he had framed and thought was in jail, had been released, his eyes widened. He was shocked and filled with fear. He knew that this meant he would be exposed, and he could n
"I have more experience than you Stanley!" Malden said, cutting him off.He had just realized that the man's intention now was to cause a drift between Matt and him. And hr could not help but smile at the thought."Boss...""I know what that I am doing," he continued. "Matt is not responsible for everything that happened. He suffered just the same way Sunna did. Someone else was responsible..."Stanley was silent for some seconds. He had just realized that Malden was not going to listen to him anymore. "Who was it?" he asked, his voice barely audible.Malden shrugged. "We are still investigating. But do not worry, Stanley. We will get to the bottom of this. And when we do, the guilty party will be punished."Stanley knew he had to act fast. He could not let Malden and Deagan find out that he was the one behind everything. He took a deep breath and tried to compose himself. "I see," he said, trying to sound nonchalant. "Well, if you need any help with the investigation, you know where
Finally, it was time for Sunna to leave. Deagan had already made all the arrangements required.But early in the morning, Sunna was still hesitating. And Deagan was forced to pull her out of their room to the car.The air was gloomy, since none of them wanted to part from the other. But it was just that the situations were forcing them too.In the car, they remained so silent. They still did not want to say goodbye to the other.And from time to time, Sunna would sigh. She was feeling bad. This was the first that that she was going to stay away from both her dad and Deagan for such a time.She was going to be away for all tutorials for three months. And she did not know how long it was going to take for Deagan and her dad to be done on their end.It was only when they were done that they would be able to go and find her."Do you want to say something?" Deagan asked at past, when he had stopped at the airport.And Sunna sighed again. She covered her face with her hands and took in a de
The next morning, Deagan woke up early and headed to Sunna's tutor's house. As he waited outside, he felt his heart racing with anticipation. When Sunna stepped out of the house, he felt a rush of emotion. He could not believe how much he had missed her in just a few hours.At first, when Sunna saw him, she thought that she was hallucinating. And she rubbed her eyes continuously to confirm that she was not in her dreams.And the next second, when she him smile at her, she knew that he was real. She immediately ran towards him.Even though Sunna was surprised to see Deagan standing there, her face was still lit up with joy. They hugged each other tightly, and Deagan could feel her warmth and love enveloping him. He knew then that this trip was worth it, just to see the happiness on her face."Why are you here?" She asked. But she was happy. She did not care the reason why he was there. What that mattered was the fact that she was able to see him again."To say goodbye," Deagan said.
Stanley sat in his darkened apartment, staring at his phone. He knew what he had to do but was hesitant to make the call. Finally, he mustered up the courage and dialed the number of his secret boss.The phone rang for a few seconds before a deep voice answered, "Hello?""Boss, it is me, Stanley," he said nervously."Stanley, what is going on? Why haven't you reported in?" The boss replied, his voice sharp."I... I have been busy. Malden and Deagan have been watching me closely," Stanley stammered.He would tense up do much every time he thought of this. Of course,no one had told him that they were watching him. But he was just scared of how everything was happening.He felt like the eyes of his bosses and a few others were all on him. It was just that he was not sure if he was overthinking or if that was the reality."You need to be more careful, Stanley. We can't afford any slip-ups. What's the situation now?" the boss asked, his tone calmer now."Well, Malden and Deagan must be sus
Malden walked over to the computer and saw the flash drive sticking out of the USB port. He knew that Stanley had been trying to steal information.Yet the man was so stupid to try to deny that. Anyway, anyone would try to do that."I trusted you, Stanley. I gave you a chance to prove yourself, and you betrayed me," Malden said, his voice filled with disappointment.The same man had tried to set up another one that was so honest. And his goal was to destroy him, Malden. He was really angered.Stanley hung his head in shame. He knew that he had made a mistake and that he would have to pay the price.But still,he had hopes that hoe boss would show up and help him out. Little did he know that that was a dream that would never come true."I am sorry, sir. I did not mean to let you down," he said. He was trying to buy time. And who knew,maybe he would be given another chance, just like Matt.Malden looked at him for a moment before speaking again. "I don't know what your boss promised you,
After settling things back at home, like dealing with Stanley and making sure that everything else was fine, Malden was now ready to leave for the valley. He knew that they had wasted a lot of time already, and if they continued like that, thru would never get what that they wanted.Luckily, he was no longer worried about Sunna. Deagan was there to take care of her, to help her in every way that he wanted.And he knew that in case things went out of control, Deagan would be able to protect her and make sure that she was safe.On the last day of the week, just like Jason had instructed earlier, Malden and his team arrived at Kempt Valley.It was a place shrouded in shadows, with only the faintest glimmers of moonlight filtering through the dense trees. They knew very well that they were here to fight, they were here to rescue the others, and to stop what that the rebels wanted to.Malden and his team knew that the rebels would not give up their captives without a fight, and they were
After the grand wedding ceremony, Deagan and Sunna returned to the palace as husband and wife. Sunna's pregnancy was now more visible, but she was glowing with happiness. Deagan had been sworn in as the new king, following the customs of the kingdom. However, it was not an ordinary transition of power. Prior to the wedding, Deagan and his father, King Alfrond, had signed an agreement that would bring significant changes to the kingdom.As per the agreement, Deagan was now the rightful king of the kingdom, but he had to make some important amendments to the existing laws. The most important amendment that he made was to banish all forms of discrimination between werewolves, vampires, demigods, and humans. This was a bold move, as discrimination had been part of the kingdom's culture for centuries. But Deagan was determined to bring positive change to the kingdom, and he knew that this was the right thing to do.On the day of his coronation, Deagan made a speech that change the cour
After their visit to the palace, Deagan and Sunna had to face the pressure from both the palace and home to announce their upcoming wedding date. King Alfrond had made it clear that he wanted a grand wedding befitting a prince, while Sunna's parents were eager to see their daughter wedded to her prince charming.Deagan had been taking his time because he wanted to hold the grandest wedding for Sunna. He wanted every detail to be perfect, from the venue to the flowers, to the food and drinks. He had been secretly planning the wedding with the help of the palace staff, but he had not yet set a date.But with the pressure from both the palace and home, Deagan knew he couldn't wait any longer. He had to announce the wedding date and start the preparations.He too wanted to marry her in the right way now. Of course, they had the certificates, but he wanted to legalize it. He did not want then to be married only in papers.He gathered his family and Sunna's family in the grand hall of the
...Deagan woke up early to make sure everything was ready. He packed Sunna's bags and left a note on her pillow, telling her to be ready to leave in an hour.When Sunna woke up and read the note, she was confused. She had no idea where they were going or what they were doing. She was sure that Deagan had not told her anything about travelling.Still, she quickly got dressed and packed took her bags, wondering what surprise Deagan had in store for her.Deagan picked Sunna up in his black limousine and took her to the airport. Sunna was still in the dark about where they were going, but she was excited to find out.When they arrived at the airport, Deagan surprised Sunna with first-class tickets to Country P. She couldn't believe it. She had always wanted to visit Country P, and now she was finally going."Why didn't you tell me earlier?" She asked, trying to force a pout, but the joy on her face betrayed her.Deagan chuckled and pinched her nose. "It would not be a surprise if I told
...During dinner, the family was seated around the table enjoying their meal. Sunna, who had been unusually quiet during dinner, waited until everyone was done eating before looking at Deagan and smiling.She announced that she had something to say, which made her dad, mom, and Deagan look at her anxiously. Sunna slowly took out a piece of paper from her pocket and handed it to Deagan. Deagan creased his brows, wondering what she was up to. "What is this?" He asked.But the girl just smiled. "You can read, right?" She asked.Deagan sighed and ran his eyes over the words on the paper. And was surprised to see that it was a pregnancy test result."You are pregnant?" Deagan asked in shock. His face was dark that she could not read his emotions.Sunna nodded in fear, scared that Deagan would not be happy about the news. "How old abd when did you find it out?" He asked, looking straight at her.Sunna clenched her fists, her other hand holding onto her belly. It was funny though that she
Deagan held her tightly with a smile and looked around the room. "Where is dad?" He asked.And it was only then that Sunna remembered that there were other people she was supposed to inform that Deagan was awake."Dad! Mom! Everyone! Deagan is awake!" Sunna shouted with excitement, unable to contain her joy. It was a moment she had been waiting for days, and it had finally come.Sunna could not believe it. Deagan was finally awake, and the joy and relief were palpable in the room. She watched as her dad, mom, and everyone else rushed into the room to see for themselves.As everyone gathered around the bed, they could not help but smile and celebrate. Deagan's dad, Alfrond, and his mom, Della, arrived shortly after they received the news, and they too were overjoyed.Sunna felt grateful that she had her family around to share the moment with her. It had been a difficult time, and now, things had gotten well.People from the palace, led by Alfrond and Della arrived shortly after they we
A few more days went by, and Sunna never got tired of taking care of Deagan. She would sit beside him and talk to him at times crying. It felt so bad that he was unconscious and not talking back. But she hoped that one day, he would. Today was no different. She sat beside him and held his hand, reminding him of the things that they had done together. She talked about herself, about her stay abroad and all the new things she had learnt. She never got tired of saying all these to him."You said you were strong! Why are you even sleeping here? You are a coward Deagan!" She said. She was trying everything to wake him up. She thought that maybe, by trying to say all those things, he would wake up."I have something good to tell you, do you not want to wake up?" She asked again, but still there was no response. It was frustrating, but she knew that there was nothing she could do about it."Since you cannot wake up, I am going to find myself another man to marry," Sunna said at last in an
"Honey... Deagan," Malden spoke, but he kept throwing glances at Talia, not sure how he was supposed to say that."Dad? Did something happen?" Sunna was getting impatient. She hoped that it was just some kind of trick they were playing on her.Malden sighed and took a step towards her. "I am not sure how to tell you this dear..." He began speaking.However, Sunna assumed him and looked at the room upstairs. Immediately, she ran up the stairs. She was going to check up for him everywhere!However, just as she pushed open the door to his room, she froze in place. Sunna could not believe what she was seeing. Her Deagan, the man she loved more than anything in the world, lay unconscious before her. Tubes and wires were attached to his body, and machines beeped ominously in the background. She felt like her world was crashing down around her.She ran towards him, her heart beating so fast. She even prayed that it was just somebody else lying there, and not him.But all she could see was h
Sunna's heart was racing as she read the message from her dad. Finally, after months of being away from home, she was going to be reunited with her family. Being away from home for four months was too much, and though she had enjoyed her time away, she was now more than ready to return home. She immediately passed the message to Gerry, who was still around to keep her company even though they had finished studying a month ago."Finally!" Gerry said happily. "I know you cannot wait to see him!" Deagan had asked her to keep Sunna company until the day that they had to go back home. And being her friend, she had been more that willing to do that.She had enjoyed her stay abroad, and now, she too was ready to go back home.As they packed their bags, Sunna could not help but wonder what it would be like to be back in her childhood home. Would everything be the same? Or would everything be different? She was filled with joy at the thought of finding out.As she packed, Sunna thought abou
After everyone had left, Deagan proceeded to take a seat as he wiped sweat off his head.Malden looked at him and creased his brows. Of course, he had been observing him from the time he got off the bed."Are you okay?" He asked and walked towards him. And Deagan nodded his head continuously. "Yes, I am okay," he said, trying to put on a smile. "You keep mom company..."He could not just tell them that his body was not okay. The truth was that he was trying to act well from the very beginning. He had already felt the change in his body.But Talia shook her head. "You are not fine," she said. "The blood you gave us was way too much.""I am fine," Deagan said and stood up. He wanted to go to his room and take a rest. He was telling himself that he would feel better once he woke up.However, the next moment, he fell to the ground. Talia rushed to take a look at him. "Deagan?" She called with fear.Malden's heart was heavy with worry as he watched Deagan fall to the ground, losing consci