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From Truth To Lies Chapter 21
Nyx's Pov "Oh, I apologise for not introducing myself. My name is Carmen Diego, it's nice to meet you, Miss..." I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes at him, "You know my name. That's why you came up to me, so what do you want?" I asked, going straight to the point. He looked shocked, probably at my words but truth to be told, I wasn't in any mood to exchange pleasantries with someone I didn't know and didn't want to know. He had no part in my mission so him getting angry and leaving would be a great benefit to me. Contrary to my thoughts and hopes, the man instead let out a chuckle that clearly showed he was amused. "Of course, you're not like the other women here, Miss Nyx, Alden's date." The man continued, eyeing me. I could feel a bunch of other people's eyes on me but I ignored them, focusing solely on the man in front of me. For some reason, he didn't exude a good vibe. My eyes hardened at his words, the mention of Alden's name immediately putting me on edge. “And what does
Last Updated : 2025-01-21From Truth To Lies Chapter 22
Nyx’s Pov I stared at him for a while, not saying anything. Well, what could I say? It's not like I knew anything about him except for the wife known fact that he was dangerous. “So, are we done here? Or do we still need to stay?” I crossed my arms, glancing around. The women who had tried to bully me were no where to be found and it seemed the party was still in full swing, however, I had no need to continue staying here. “You can leave with the car, I still have work to do here.” Alden waved me away. I nodded, happy to leave. A few hours later, I got back home and it was dark. Really dark. Walking to my room wasn't a hassle since I could see in the dark but I couldn't hear anything or anyone. Not even Renata. I instantly froze, something wasn't right. It was too quiet and it wasn't even late yet, normally, Renata would have come yelling at me and I should have felt the other person's presence but neither of them were here. I frowned and continued walking upstairs to my room, fee
Last Updated : 2025-02-01From Truth To Lies Chapter 23
Nyx's Pov My fingers twitched with anticipation. Alden was very careful, secretive, even. He kept things close to his chest, never revealing more than necessary despite me always watching him. But right now, he wasn't here, and I had a rare opportunity. I stepped over the corpses, barely sparing them another glance, and slipped out of my room. The hall was dim, shadows stretching long against the walls, but I moved through them with ease. Alden’s room was at the far end of the hall, the only door that remained firmly locked at all times. Except tonight, when whoever sent those assassins had clearly been inside. I pressed my fingers to the handle and turned. It gave way easily. These guys were amateurs. They didn’t even bother locking it back. Slipping inside, I shut the door behind me, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness. The scent of Alden lingered in the air, subtle, expensive, something sharp beneath it that reminded me of steel and gunpowder. His room was as meticulously
Last Updated : 2025-02-01From Truth To Lies Chapter 24
Alden's POV The house was too quiet when I returned. That was a bad sign. I stepped through the entrance, my senses sharpening immediately. Something was off. The air smelled faintly of iron; blood. My eyes flickered to the dimly lit hallway,m when I got upstairs, scanning for movement, but there was none. Then I saw her, Nyx. She was slumped in front of my open door, her body barely propped against the frame. Blood streaked down her forehead, dripping sluggishly onto the floor. A deep gash on her upper arm soaked into her clothing. Her breathing was uneven, her fingers twitching faintly as if she was still trying to cling to consciousness. Something cold coiled in my chest. I crossed the distance in three strides, crouching beside her. "Nyx.” I said sharply, gripping her chin to tilt her face up. Her lashes fluttered, unfocused eyes trying to find me. "Alden…" She murmured, voice weak, “Took you long enough.” I scanned her injuries quickly. The forehead wound was messy, li
Last Updated : 2025-02-02From Truth To Lies Chapter 25
Alden's Pov I walked out of the ward Nyx was staying in, one of my men came up from behind me, his head lowered. “Have you checked the cameras?” “Yes boss. It seems the assassins knew where the blind spots where and deliberately avoided them since it would have not been able to catch anything while the other cameras which didn't have blind spots were all destroyed in their formation. We were able to catch only a small glimpse of the assassin's but still, we couldn't see their faces.” He explained. I frowned. For someone to have know where the blind spots where and even where the camera's themselves were, there was someone from the inside who was selling information to them. “Were are the bodies?” I questioned, taking a sharp turn outside. “They are still in the house, left untouched. We cleaned up the whole place but we didn't touch them. Including your hidden guard and the other woman.” “Good.” I hummed, going into the car, “Drive me home.” I ordered and he nodded. The drive b
Last Updated : 2025-02-03From Truth To Lies Chapter 26
Nyx's Pov Alden’s words lingered in the air like a quiet threat. His smirk didn’t reach his eyes, but I could tell he was enjoying this, dangling bits of information just out of my reach, testing to see how much I could piece together on my own.I wasn’t stupid. Whatever it was that he was hiding, whatever those assassins were searching for, it was bigger than just a routine attack. And if Alden Black Lombardi thought I was just going to sit here and play the helpless victim, he was mistaken.I adjusted my posture in the wheelchair, masking my discomfort, “So.” I mused, keeping my tone light, “Who do you think sent them? One of your rivals? An enemy you forgot to kill?”Alden chuckled, the sound dark and amused, “Forgot?” He leaned against the desk, arms crossed, “I don’t forget, Nyx.”I held his gaze, refusing to back down, “Then what are you missing?”Vasquez shifted beside him, silent but listening. It was clear he had no intention of speaking unless directly addressed. Smart man.
Last Updated : 2025-02-04From Truth To Lies Chapter 27
Nyx's Pov “Check the perimeter.” Alden’s voice was calm, but I could hear the edge of danger and coldness beneath it. Vasquez was already moving. The office window creaked open slightly, and I held my breath, pressing myself flat against the roof. My heart pounded against my ribs. If they saw me, I’d have more than just an interrogation to deal with.Seconds stretched into eternity as Vasquez’s shadow shifted below “Nothing.” He finally said, but his voice carried doubt, “Might’ve been an animal.”Alden didn’t respond immediately. Then he murmured, “Be sure.”I didn’t wait. The moment Vasquez turned away, I pulled myself up, crawling back toward my room with practiced speed. My muscles burned from the effort, but the urgency kept me moving.By the time I reached my window, Vasquez’s and Alden's footsteps were already echoing in the hallway. Shit, shit, shit. I had seconds at most before Alden would check on me.I swung my legs back inside, landing with a bit more force than intended.
Last Updated : 2025-02-04From Truth To Lies Chapter 28
Nyx’s POVWarmth and satisfaction. That was the first thing I noticed I felt. A deep, comforting warmth that wrapped around me like a cocoon. It was foreign and yet, if was oddly pleasant. My body felt weightless, free of stress for the first time in days. No sharp aches, no dull throbbing in my ribs, no tension in my muscles. Just stillness, soft and indulgent. And it was merely Alden's voice who made me fall asleep? Did he use some sort of drugs because it was the best sleep I’d had in forever. I sighed, stretching slightly, letting the sensation settle before my brain caught up with reality. Wait. My eyes snapped open. I was in Alden’s bed. Shit. The second thing I noticed was the scent, rich, woodsy, and laced with something unmistakably him. It clung to the sheets, the pillows, the air itself. My stomach twisted, heat creeping up my neck. I sat up too fast, my body protesting the sudden movement, but I ignored it. My pulse hammered as I scanned the room, my mind still f
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Nyx's Pov I clenched my fists, heat burning in my face as I realized everyone we passed was pretending not to see this. The bastards. The moment we reached his room, Alden kicked the door open, stepped inside, and, without warning, tossed me onto the bed. I let out a sharp breath as I landed, bouncing slightly against the plush mattress, "You...!"Before I could even sit up, Alden was already on me. His hands planted on either side of my head, caging me in. His weight loomed over mine, his face inches from mine.I swallowed.He wasn’t smirking anymore. His expression was unreadable, but his eyes, they were sharp, assessing."You really thought I wouldn’t notice?" His voice was low, but it sent a chill down my spine.I willed my heart to slow down, meeting his gaze head-on, "It worked, didn’t it?"His lips twitched, but the amusement didn’t reach his eyes, "You’re bold, I’ll give you that."I shrugged, ignoring the way my stomach twisted at his tone, "I do my best."Alden exhaled, slo
From Truth To Lies Chapter 37
Nyx's Pov"A deal? What sort of deal?" Selene purred, curiosity showing itself in her eyes. Selene was the kind of person who could easily change allegiances as long as it suits her. She had no loyalty, typical of an assassin. Just the kind of person I needed to help me spy on Victor. "You will tell me everything I need to know about Victor and spy on him for me, in return, I'll get you out of here."Selene's smirk faltered for a moment, replaced by something unreadable. Then, she leaned back against the cold stone wall and let out a slow, deliberate exhale. "You don’t get it, Nyx." She muttered, "Victor won’t let me go. If he finds out I turned on him, I’ll be dead before I even see the sun again." I scoffed. "You? Afraid of Victor?" Her eyes darkened. "You should be, too." A flicker of unease crawled up my spine, but I pushed it down. Selene wasn’t wrong. Victor being alive—*somehow*—was already a problem. A problem I needed answers to. "You either rot in this cell, or yo
From Truth To Lies Chapter 36
Nyx's Pov I cursed so loudly I was sure the entire damn mansion heard it. My blood was boiling, my fists clenched so tight I could feel my nails biting into my palms.“You fucking bastard. If you want to tell me, then tell me, stop beating around the bush!” I seethed before launching myself at him. My fist swung for his jaw, fast and precise, but Alden moved like a damn shado, fluid, effortless. He sidestepped, catching my wrist mid-air with ridiculous ease. I barely had time to register it before he twisted, forcing me off balance.Shit.I tried to pull back, but he was already a step ahead. In a blink, he maneuvered us, his arm slipping around my waist as he spun me. My back hit something solid, him. I sucked in a sharp breath as I realized the position he had trapped me in. My wrist was still in his grasp, his other hand pressed lightly to my lower back, keeping me pinned to his body. And holy hell, he was warm.I froze, my brain short-circuiting for a second.“You’re awfully aggr
From Truth To Lies Chapter 35
Nyx's Pov Alden came back to the room a few hours later, I could see that he had changed his clothes and his expression had turned serious. He was here for answers then. I threw my legs off the bed, crossing them as I stared at him with a smile, “So? What do you want to know?” “Disregarding the fact that I was the one who brought you here, you must have had a mission regarding me, hm?” “Yup.” “And what was the mission?” “To kill you and bring in whatever information that I was able to take from you.” I answered dutifully. His eyes narrowed a bit, “And who sent you on that mission?” His question made me freeze. That's right… Who sent me on this mission in the first place? I mean Helena was the one who asked me to go on this mission but who sent out the mission first? Why had I never questioned this and instead, went along with what Helena had told me. I must have been so used to doing that, that I didn't even question it so if there was one person who knew who the sender of the
From Truth To Lies Chapter 34
Nyx's Pov Alden didn’t stop until we reached his room. The door slammed shut behind us, sealing me in with him. His movements were swift, methodical, as he placed me on the bed like I was some fragile thing. I wasn’t. “I don’t need a damn nurse.” I muttered, trying to sit up, but he placed a firm hand on my shoulder, pushing me back down. “Shut up.” He said flatly, moving toward the bathroom. I heard the sound of cabinets opening, glass bottles clinking together before he returned with a first aid kit. He dropped it on the nightstand, then turned to me, “Take off your clothes.” I blinked, then huffed a laugh, “Excuse me?” His gaze was unreadable, his voice steady, “You’re bleeding. I need to see the wound.” I crossed my arms, ignoring the way pain lanced through my side, “Not happening.” Alden exhaled through his nose, clearly out of patience. The next thing I knew, his fingers gripped the hem of the blood-soaked shirt I wore, and before I could react, he yanked it ov
From Truth To Lies Chapter 33
Nyx's Pov The moment the bullets started flying, Selene did something I didn’t expect, she tossed her gun to the ground. I barely had a second to process it before she lunged at me, fists swinging. Oh, she wanted to do this the old-fashioned way? Fine. I sidestepped her first punch, letting it graze past my face before countering with a sharp elbow to her ribs. Selene grunted but recovered fast, spinning and aiming a kick at my head. I ducked, shifting my weight and sweeping her legs out from under her. She hit the ground with a growl, but instead of staying down, she rolled and sprang back up, her eye burning with fury. “I’ve been waiting for this.” She spat, wiping a smear of blood from her lips, “A rematch between the both of us. I remember we did this a long time ago before you got locked up by Victor.”I cracked my neck, loosening my stance, “Then you should’ve trained harder. You have gotten rusty, corn face.” Selene charged again, feinting left before slamming her fi
From Truth To Lies Chapter 32
Nyx's Pov I gulped. Dangerous... This man was fucking dangerous for my heart. I shifted back, clearing my throat as I slapped his hands away from a collar of the shirt. "Ahem! Anyways you said something about Renata being loud mouthed, what did you mean by that?" I finally asked the question of I came downstairs for in the first place. Alden shrugged, his expression shifting from teasing to something colder, more calculating, "She talked too much."I frowned, "And?"He let out a slow sigh, rolling his neck as if the conversation bored him, "Renata sold out information about this mansion to the wrong people. That’s how the assassins knew where the cameras were and what the blind spots were."I blinked, "You're saying she was a traitor?" That Renata who was scared of me merely staring at her? That Renata was a traitor? Woah... I couldn't have expected this. Not at all. Alden smirked, but there was no amusement in it, "I'm saying she made a bad deal. She thought she could sell me out
From Truth To Lies Chapter 31
Nyx's Pov When he finished dressing, I stared at him, the blanket still covering half my face. I was blushing, I knew that, and I didn't want to let him see me blushing. But I was quite curious about something. "Why are you suddenly hiring maids after Renata died? Aren't you scared that someone else might get killed?" I asked innocently. Alden glanced at me for a second with his eyes literally saying, 'Why should I care?'I cleared my throat, "I mean... With what happened before, it's almost inevitable that someone else would get sent here and then she'd just die. She's just a normal human like me." I whispered, pretending to feel down. "She knew what she was signing up for before she came here. Also, if she's not as loud mouthed as Renata, she should be se to surviving for quite a while." He shrugged, acting like we were merely talking about the weather. But wait..."Loud mouthed as Renata? What do you mean?" I sat up instantly, letting the sheets fall to my waist as I stared at
From Truth To Lies Chapter 30
Nyx's Pov Helena exhaled through her nose, acknowledging the point, “Vasquez is sharp, but he’s not invincible. He can’t monitor everything at once. If we’re careful, casual, we can pull this off.”I hesitated. This plan could either work perfectly or blow up in our faces. If Alden or Vasquez even suspected Helena was more than just a maid, we’d both be screwed.As if reading my thoughts, Helena leaned in slightly, “Look, Nyx. We don’t have many options. Victor is out there, and he’s watching. We need intel, and I need to stay close to you. This is the best way.”I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling sharply, “Fine.”Her grin was immediate, “I knew you’d see reason.”I shot her a glare, “But if this backfires, I’m blaming you.”She laughed, standing up, “That’s fair.”I watched as she smoothed down her uniform, her expression shifting back into her usual mask of cool confidence, “Alright, darling. Time for me to go do actual work before someone starts wondering where I am.”I smirke
