Chapter Title: The Proem____________" Congratulations, you are pregnant! Here is your baby!", a thirty plus woman pointed at the tiny dot on the screen with a big smile, rolling over the liquid on her slightly protruded belly.Kiera Stevens felt her entire world, crashing down in a few seconds. Her big watery green eyes pulled on the screen, feeling a new surge of emotions.It was a baby! A life in her stomach!How could she get rid of it?This was her fifth time that she came to this hospital to abort the baby. But either she was scared or fled away in panic. This time when she was determined to get rid of this child, her strength was lost as soon as her eyes were connected to the screen.Her baby! Her own flesh and blood!The middle aged doctor asked for her concern again, turning off the screen to her disappointment," Do you still want to continue?"Kiera didn't utter anything for a long while. Her hands clutched the bedsheet secretly, exhaling and inhaling frequently to reach o
5 YEARS LATER............|| Kiera Stevens's POV ||" You must go, Kiera!", My dad finally raised his voice, speaking after a short cough. His days weren't going well after he crossed his late sixties. Sometimes, he just passed everything to his assistance and rested for days at home.Sighing, I straightened up my spine to reconsider his proposal. He wanted me to join a business party tonight, a hall full of artificial people. Yes, I called them artificial because they could do anything for the publicity stunt. I hated business life, this career that he intended to pass me one day. But staring at his wrinkled face, I didn't find my courage to turn him again." Just today...", I mumbled after a long sigh, turned around and headed upstairs with the magazine in my hand. He wanted me to take his place because my recent advertisements had made headlines, so many people admiring my stunt. Yes after a fucking damn 4 years break, I was comeback on runway, on screen. I think,being rich made m
|| Kiera Stevens's POV ||I stared at the tattooed man,a a few feet away from my standing spot.Azrael De Luca!It was a new name in the business world but was succeeded to leave a deep impression on everyone. One thing, everyone knew about him that he was gossily rich.The man named Azrael sat across, crossing his legs together. His one hand gripping the red wine had multiple tattoos, crafted from his fingers and disappeared under the long sleeve of his Armani suit. My eyes switched to his next hand, spotting different remarks of tattoos, wondering how long they had on his body. It was very unusual as a business man. My dad used to lecture me that only goons had such dangerous tattoos. But I bet, he wasn't that sort of guy. Security was tight in this city and such a mafia business was a fairytale to us.I bit my lips tightly to observe his features. His grey hairs had mysterious gleams like no other else in this room. Even his dark black hairs were perfectly settled, glistening throu
|| Kiera Stevens's POV ||The air thickened around me, suffocating without any proper reason since I couldn't feel anything except those tattooed arms around my waist. Each time, we moved with the rhythm, his sleeves rolled up, displaying those scary tattoos.It was just a dance! Did he have to threaten me like that?His eyes held a contended smile when my body moved along as per his wishes..well, it was an order. He asserted his name like a king as if he could do anything if I refused to compile his order. I never wanted to dance with him since his presence scared the hell out of me. The intimidation was so much that I could barely breathe properly. But my father's business wasn't running too well in these last years. I didn't want to put his business in danger because of my disturbing mood." You were in love By Bryska" were playing in the background. The slow, sensual tone was developing an unhealthy romantic atmosphere, not for me." Why are you doing this to me? Do we even know e
|| Kiera's POV || " Like my gift, Pretty Girl!" His one line kept reverberating in my mind, taking away all my strength in a matter of seconds.The road in front of me seemed too long to end. Silent tears shed from my eyes whenever I remembered the presents from him. It was all the images from my days abroad. God knows how the fuck he got those pictures of mine when I was fully pregnant with Ryan, walking around the street or doing groceries. It made my heart skidding like a race to think that someone was holding my darkest secrets. Until now, I was pretty sure that my father had removed all the evidence of my pregnancy from the world through his money. Then...how the hell did he get those from local cameras? A fearful shudder passed from my lips. I was failing to stay on track on the road because of my anxiety. Azrael De Luca was threatening me to come to the city's abandoned place where people call it haunted currently. I didn't even get the chance to tell my father where I was he
|| Kiera Stevens's POV ||Silence.......There was a long awkward silence around the room. My breathing caught in my lungs, chest rising up to down heavily in anxiety. I stared down at the dead cockroach, lying next to my feet. The bullet that came from my back was only an inch away from my feet. His door has gotten a big hole from the piercing bullet. I prayed that no one was hurt outside. I hated blood more than anything else in my life.How the hell did he have a gun?I sucked a deep breath, my mind playing with the image of him, aiming the gun on my back currently. But when I looked back, it was all a lie. He was smirking like he had hit some jackpot just now. My eyes dropped on his gun, finely wrapped around his long fingers as if he was used to it." Did I scare you?", he said, raising one of his eyebrows playfully. I just stood there like a frozen ice-cube, too afraid to move or do anything. He continued, taking slow, predatory steps on my way," This is what I do when anyone d
|| Kiera Stevens's POV || " Mumma!", my little happiness shouted from the stairs, jogging in his small feet all the way down. I screamed back instinctively, snapping back to the reality that I was a mother not any model, " Be careful, Ryan!" My son giggled, throwing himself at me as we both knocked on the ground. I kept showering peeper kisses on his face, his smiles taking all the uneasiness from my heart. Even Luca's warning disappeared from my mind as soon as I saw him. Ryan wrapped his arms around my head, his tight felt possessive as if I would vanish in a moment. " You can't believe how long he has been waiting for you!", Aisha spoke from the stairs in her night gown. I thanked God several times to bless me with this best friend of mine. In my absence, Aisha took care of Ryan's needs always. I knew my baby well. He preferred Aisha's company more than his grandfather. I smiled, standing up from the ground, " Thanks mate!" Aisha rolled her eyes in response. She didn't like t
|| Kiera Stevens's POV || My steps paused in an unexpected shock, staring mutely at his bearded face until some distant road lights flashed across his face. The man was above 50 years old, almost catching my father's age. If my consciousness was caught right, he runs some company in the town. But there was something different, coming from his eyes. It was mysterious, lustful something like that. Although my instinct was pushing me to go away, I stood there numbly to hear the rest of his words. Because I was doomed practically from every corner. Swallowing, I tilted my head back at him to ask nervously, still wobbling on my knees, " What.. what do you mean?" The man gave me a cocky smile which I didn't like. Approaching me closer, he continued in an arrogant voice, tapping on his chin, " Well, I am the owner of DGK Enterprise. You can become our brand ambassador. Trust me, Azrael can't have his influence on my company." DGK was a well known cosmetic brand who run different busines
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV || Walking on the aisle with my son was just an imaginary thought in my life. However, my wishful dream had finally come true with the help of this man who was holding the other hand of my son. He looked so handsome in his wedding suit that I could barely take my eyes off from him. He was too happy. I could feel it through his eyes. Our wedding was simple but I felt like it was the best thing that ever happened in my life. My dearest son became my ring bearer today who got big kiss from his favorite daddy for giving us the ring. Okay! I wasn't his favourite..He said the other day.. Hopefully, my twins would love me more than their brother. I was six months pregnant with a big belly. I wanted my twins to see the wedding but Luca didn't want to wait to think that something would go wrong again. I fulfilled his wish by admitting that It was okay to marry whenever he wanted. I looked at the crowd to see all my familiar faces then looked back at my man whose eyes
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||4 months later......." How long are you going to stay awake? You don't even sleep at home! You will fall sick, Kiera!", Molly spoke with concern, watching me as I stared unblinking on the bed.I couldn't sleep at night. Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw him, bathing in blood all because to save me. But here, this man was torturing me more than death. 4 months had passed since Luca entered coma. Cassendra stabbed him too deep which caused his internal functions, breaking down slowly. The doctor also said that he had no chance of waking up again but I was still helpful. I was going to wait for years if it was needed. Because I loved him too much to let go of him. We had nothing to lose except each other.I smiled at Molly, standing up from the bed," I am fine, Molly. In fact, I feel lonely at home. Whenever I am close to him, I feel peace."She sighed helplessly and smiled at my decision. Thanks to her assistance, my company was doing well now. There was David
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||" Don't.. don't you dare to come to me..Luca will kill you, Marcello!", I shouted at him weakly as he started to press me to a corner. After he said that he wanted to fuck me in front of everyone, Cassendra, that bitch left me alone. Those guys also dared not to stay and exited hurriedly.Marcello hussed me, peeking at the door before saying in a low voice," Don't talk too much! I am here to save you. I don't lay hands on women who belong to someone else. Anyways,you have to pretend that I have really raped you in front of them. Do you understand? Luca will be here in a minute. You must pretend that you are scared of me."I stared at him blankly, wondering why he was helping his enemy. I couldn't help but ask in a whisper," Why.. why are you helping me? I don't understand.."He shot a glare at me before instructing me," You ask too much. Ask your man if he stays alive. Now, tore apart your clothes and make yourself look like a tortured woman. Aren't you an
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" IGOR!! You hate me, right? Just kill me off! Let her fucking go, Bastard!", I shouted through the speaker, Igor laughing in background. He just sent me a few pictures of Kiera where she was laying unconscious. I told her to stay near me but she went away before I could hold her back. That's how, Igor got her again.Igor laughed through the speaker, provoking me," Hiss..You look like you care for this girl too much, don't you, Luca?"I clenched my teeth hard. I wished to kill him with my own bare hands but I knew that I was putting Kiera's life at stake. So, I had to put my words carefully.I growled hard, breathing heavily," What do you want, Igor?"He sneered, gritting his words out," I wanted to kill your boy but you have hidden him too fucking well. However, I don't mind because I got your another precious thing. Your baby doll! What do I want? I want you dead, Luca! I want to see you on your knees! I want you to beg me just the way my son probably b
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||" Congratulations on becoming the youngest CEO!", another CEO came to greet me at the business party. I thanked him, pretending to smile," Thank you!"I toasted the glass and drank the wine. My eyes were always looking around, searching for a familiar face subconsciously. A week had passed since my father died. After I was done with Luca, he never approached me again. I was back to my normal, trouble-less life but I was missing a part of my heart. Whenever the thought ran across my mind that I would never see him again, I felt a burn in my throat, tears blurred my painted eyes.However, it put my heart at ease that Ryan would be safe and sound. This young CEO Gary, continued to chat, spiking conversation unreasonably," I heard that you were dating, Mr.Luca. Why isn't he here with you? Honestly Kiera! I must tell you this. That man is complicated. You should find a better man who is younger like me!"I gave him a cold glance and excused myself, feeling suffo
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" Kiera! Everyone is waiting for you! Why aren't you coming out!", I spoke to her in my gentlest voice that I could muster up at that moment.Kiera stood by the window silently. Mr.Stevens body was brought back to the house. The funeral arrangements were done. Everyone was waiting for her arrival only. I didn't dare to approach her as she was too quiet ever since she returned from the hospital.When she didn't give any answer, I tiptoed over to hold her but she threw my hands off as soon as I touched her," Don't!!"Her voice sounded like a cold whisper. Turning around, she stood facing me, tears pouring from her eyes. She muttered in a deadly whisper," It's all your fault!"I swallowed the lump in my throat. I almost predicted this to happen but it was too fast. I tried to comfort her," Kiera..I.. really tried..I didn't know.."" IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, LUCA! I WISH THAT YOU NEVER APPEARED IN MY LIFE!", Kiera shouted out suddenly in hatred. Her eyes fixed on
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||The air smelt like blood. My surroundings were completely foggy, blocking my eyes to see through the fog. I coughed hard, smelling the gas fume which could cause nausea. I assumed that the incident had happened within just a few moments. My guards were still unaware about the attack." DAD!!!", Kiera shouted out in a cry, ran from my side to find her dad on the couch. My eyes darkened when I saw the blood, spurting from his chest. He was shot a few times, still alive but I didn't know for how long he would hold on. I quickly scanned around my eyes to find my son, called him out loud," RYAN!!! RYAN!!"My stomach scrunched in fear of seeing my son dead. His grandfather was shot which meant that he was targeted too. Either dead or alive, Ryan should be around nearby. I couldn't wait for David or my guards to appear here. Walking through the heavy layer of smoke, I strode upstairs in search of Ryan, calling him loudly on the way," Ryan! Son! Where are you? Rya
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" How long have you been working as his mole?", I asked the girl in front of me who was working as the full time maid in my mansion. She was found talking in the Russian language today. No doubt, she worked for my sworn enemy.Her lips were sealed, refusing to talk but darling, I got no time to play. David was indeed my best man to understand what was going on in my mind. With a whis, he inserted the painful needles into her fingertips. The girl let out a cry, muttering some curses in the Russian language which none of us understood.These past few days have gone without any troubles. Kiera would be finally back from the academy today. I couldn't wait to fuck her hard for leaving me alone this days. Although I forced her many times to touch herself on the phone, she was too mad at me and didn't even talk for a day. When I was preparing to meet my girl and my son, this unexpected news came to me. I wondered how she managed to stay quiet until today.The girl
|| KIERA STEVENS's POV|| I loved nights in Italy. It was my second trip to this country and I was loving it already. I looked back at Luca on the bed who was fast asleep. His answer to my previous question was nothing but an intense kiss. Indirectly, he was telling me that if he wanted to hurt me, there was only one possibility that he would hurt me by loving too much. Tugging him under the blanket carefully, I tiptoed on the corridor to look at the sea ahead. Sister Ainslen's mansion was too beautiful. I heard that she liked the sea the most. So, Luca bought this mansion for her which was very close to the sea. Standing in the corridor, I spotted David in the distance who was facing the sea probably smoking. I had curiosity regarding his intentions with sister Ainslen. I had to figure it out. So, I walked forward to him, knowing that Luca wasn't going to wake up so soon. " David...", I called him, standing behind him to see him, throwing the cigarette away quickly. He bowed at me s