Adeline's POV"You need to calm down. It is not as it seems, my dear Adeline.""Do not try to sway me to believe all your cooked-up lies." I snapped "I heard all you said and all you did. I heard you pound and clear, Garett.""Adeline," he said, his voice trickling with wickedness because that was all I could see him as."I... feel sorry. She was not supposed to get hurt, I promise you."A sob caught in my throat, but I refused to break. Not in front of him."So what was the plan? Because it seems you had this all planned out." I wanted answers. How did you kill my mum and blame it all on Dimitrov? How stupid I have been. And to think I testified against an innocent man. "Speak to me. I am listening." I shouted in anger when he kept mute. "Why did you frame Dimitrov and make me testify against him?""It will be so easy to convince you he was the one. You were so eager to hate him, so desperate for revenge, that you did not bother to ask any question."I shook my head, my vision blu
Adeline's POV Dimitrov stood in the doorway, a gun still aimed at Garrett, his expression unreadable.For a moment, everything was silent. I was just filled with terror. Then Dimitrov slowly put his gun aside, his eyes locking onto mine. "Are you okay?" His voice was low, but I could hear the fury he tried so hard to hideI swallowed hard, shaking my head."Not at all. He......" My voice trailed off. I felt ashamed to speak."Garett killed my mother, Dimitrov. He did it."Dimitrov's eyes darkened. "I know."I breathed out shakily, my legs giving out as I sank to the floor. My body felt numb, and my mind was too overwhelmed to process everything.Dimitrov didn't say anything. He just wrapped his arms around me, keeping me close in his arms as my body trembled with silent sobs.It was over.The lies, the betrayal, and the years of hatred and blame were all over. But yet, the weight of it still crushed me. I did not listen to him when he was telling me the truth. Dimitrov placed a ki
Adeline's POVThe tears would not stop flowing from my eyes. He had told me how much he was hurt and disappointed in me. He made it very clear he did not want me around. For a man who had been through so much for me and my kids, a man who had gone to jail even though he was innocent, why was he giving up on us now? I was beyond hurt. Heartbroken. Confused. But I blamed myself partly for this. What was I going to tell the kids? That I ruined the chance of us being a complete family again. My heart ached, and when I got into my room, I let the uncontrollable tears flow. I cried till sleep enveloped me. I saw myself in a different place this time. It felt so real. I stood in a meadow of fair grass, the friendly air touching against my skin, holding up with it the scent of something familiar. Something comforting. I turned around, my heart skipping a beat when I saw her.My mother.She looked just as she had come the last time, her hair framing her delicate face, her warm eyes filled
Adeline's POVThe morning came and I was stressed already. The thought of the silent treatment Dimitrov gave me made me uncomfortable: I was filled with a lot of emotions after seeing him with the lady last night. The distance between us had hurt me so much more than I wanted to admit, I was so jealous it ached in my chest. I was buried in my thoughts and barely took note of my environment. I was lost in what could have been and shouldn't be. I was startled beyond words when o felt soft hands on my shoulder."My sweet Adeline." I turned my heart filled with joy when I saw Dimitrov's mother standing behind me. She had a warm and genuine smile on her face. "Paulina, you came?" I breathed, standing up hastily to embrace her.She held me tightly, her presence presently comforting. "It is so good to see you, my dear.""I had no idea you were coming.""Dimitrov is aware. He did not inform you I guess.""No, he did not."I was happy to see her. I hugged her tightly before stepping back
Adeline's pov Our clothes came off quickly as we tumbled onto the bed. Our passion and desire for each other burned brightly and I couldn’t get enough of him against my skin. His fingers found their way between my legs. Soon it was gone and He stroked the tip of his manhood against my opening and then he was sliding into me. My arms wrapped around him as he hit that deep spot inside me. Our bodies moved together, there was no need for words when they perfectly understood what was needed. Our orgasms hit us together. Body wracking and intense, we screamed as we rocked against each other until our pleasure ebbed away.“I love you” he whispered as he kissed me again. We made love a lot of times till we got exhausted and dozed off. I had a smile on my face before sleep enveloped me. I tossed on the bed, I was exhausted in a good way though. Dimitrov was right beside me. He was still asleep, he looked so beautiful and innocent while he slept. I turned slightly, my fingers touched
ADELINE's POV I sit in a familiar courtroom. Never in a thousand years did I think I'd ever be back here. Three years ago, I had hoped and prayed that would be the end. But alas, I was back here in the place I dreaded the most in my life. The stares didn't help. The hateful glares coming from behind me were enough to keep my nerves unsettled. I know what they can do if given the opportunity. I didn't want to be here. My eyes darted frantically from one corner to the other, I was impatient for the proceeding to start so I could say my piece and be out of here."Addy?" I look up and see Garret, his warm eyes staring at me with concern."You okay? I could take you out of here and we'll return when it's time to start" I shake my head at once. Standing up would draw more attention to me. I wanted to be as invincible as possible."I promise to keep my end of the deal and keep you safe. All you have to do is testify and make sure he never gets out. I've spoken to my boss and your witness
DIMITROV's POVI slowly sat straight, realigning myself into an upright position as if it would make me hear better. My eyes remained on Adeline, it had never trailed away from her for even a minute since I first stepped into this courtroom.But now as I look at her, it isn't with anger or hate. Neither is it with lust or an overwhelming feeling to punish her. I looked at her with expectation, my heart thumping wildly as I waited for her to give her answer. From the look on her face, I knew the truth. I needed verbal confirmation."It also has nothing to do with this," she said in a small voice. She didn't deny it. She had my children. I never knew. I've been absent from my children's lives for three years because of this selfish woman. I was shaking in my chair. I shot a glance at Aleksandr, my second in command, and nodded at him. I needed some air. I needed to be out of here.He nodded at my silent request and walked out. A few minutes later, the judge was receiving a message and w
I didn't look at him as he was taken out of the courtroom. I squashed the annoying feeling of pity that was developing for him. He ought to be behind bars because he was dangerous. A vile man. "We did it" Garret Hughes me tightly, my arms pinned to my side. I nodded. I was relieved that the evidence had been enough to send him back and the case didn't drag on for so long but at the same time, I felt off. Like something was wrong. The feeling kept gnawing at me even though I wanted to ignore it. "You don't look happy""I'm happy Garret. Relieved. I just want to get away from here as soon as possible" get back to my children and make sure they were safe. The lawyer's knowledge about my children had been a surprise to all of us. But it also meant the police had a rat. No surprise there."I'll go and speak with my boss for a minute. You fine by yourself?"I nodded. There were people around. The Romanovs were yet to exit the building but I would be expecting them out soon. I had nothing
Adeline's pov Our clothes came off quickly as we tumbled onto the bed. Our passion and desire for each other burned brightly and I couldn’t get enough of him against my skin. His fingers found their way between my legs. Soon it was gone and He stroked the tip of his manhood against my opening and then he was sliding into me. My arms wrapped around him as he hit that deep spot inside me. Our bodies moved together, there was no need for words when they perfectly understood what was needed. Our orgasms hit us together. Body wracking and intense, we screamed as we rocked against each other until our pleasure ebbed away.“I love you” he whispered as he kissed me again. We made love a lot of times till we got exhausted and dozed off. I had a smile on my face before sleep enveloped me. I tossed on the bed, I was exhausted in a good way though. Dimitrov was right beside me. He was still asleep, he looked so beautiful and innocent while he slept. I turned slightly, my fingers touched
Adeline's POVThe morning came and I was stressed already. The thought of the silent treatment Dimitrov gave me made me uncomfortable: I was filled with a lot of emotions after seeing him with the lady last night. The distance between us had hurt me so much more than I wanted to admit, I was so jealous it ached in my chest. I was buried in my thoughts and barely took note of my environment. I was lost in what could have been and shouldn't be. I was startled beyond words when o felt soft hands on my shoulder."My sweet Adeline." I turned my heart filled with joy when I saw Dimitrov's mother standing behind me. She had a warm and genuine smile on her face. "Paulina, you came?" I breathed, standing up hastily to embrace her.She held me tightly, her presence presently comforting. "It is so good to see you, my dear.""I had no idea you were coming.""Dimitrov is aware. He did not inform you I guess.""No, he did not."I was happy to see her. I hugged her tightly before stepping back
Adeline's POVThe tears would not stop flowing from my eyes. He had told me how much he was hurt and disappointed in me. He made it very clear he did not want me around. For a man who had been through so much for me and my kids, a man who had gone to jail even though he was innocent, why was he giving up on us now? I was beyond hurt. Heartbroken. Confused. But I blamed myself partly for this. What was I going to tell the kids? That I ruined the chance of us being a complete family again. My heart ached, and when I got into my room, I let the uncontrollable tears flow. I cried till sleep enveloped me. I saw myself in a different place this time. It felt so real. I stood in a meadow of fair grass, the friendly air touching against my skin, holding up with it the scent of something familiar. Something comforting. I turned around, my heart skipping a beat when I saw her.My mother.She looked just as she had come the last time, her hair framing her delicate face, her warm eyes filled
Adeline's POV Dimitrov stood in the doorway, a gun still aimed at Garrett, his expression unreadable.For a moment, everything was silent. I was just filled with terror. Then Dimitrov slowly put his gun aside, his eyes locking onto mine. "Are you okay?" His voice was low, but I could hear the fury he tried so hard to hideI swallowed hard, shaking my head."Not at all. He......" My voice trailed off. I felt ashamed to speak."Garett killed my mother, Dimitrov. He did it."Dimitrov's eyes darkened. "I know."I breathed out shakily, my legs giving out as I sank to the floor. My body felt numb, and my mind was too overwhelmed to process everything.Dimitrov didn't say anything. He just wrapped his arms around me, keeping me close in his arms as my body trembled with silent sobs.It was over.The lies, the betrayal, and the years of hatred and blame were all over. But yet, the weight of it still crushed me. I did not listen to him when he was telling me the truth. Dimitrov placed a ki
Adeline's POV"You need to calm down. It is not as it seems, my dear Adeline.""Do not try to sway me to believe all your cooked-up lies." I snapped "I heard all you said and all you did. I heard you pound and clear, Garett.""Adeline," he said, his voice trickling with wickedness because that was all I could see him as."I... feel sorry. She was not supposed to get hurt, I promise you."A sob caught in my throat, but I refused to break. Not in front of him."So what was the plan? Because it seems you had this all planned out." I wanted answers. How did you kill my mum and blame it all on Dimitrov? How stupid I have been. And to think I testified against an innocent man. "Speak to me. I am listening." I shouted in anger when he kept mute. "Why did you frame Dimitrov and make me testify against him?""It will be so easy to convince you he was the one. You were so eager to hate him, so desperate for revenge, that you did not bother to ask any question."I shook my head, my vision blu
Adeline's POVThere was silence all through the night, but the turmoil going on in my mind was a lot. I struggled for hours before sleep eventually consumed me. I was still troubled in my sleep. I was trapped in a dream that disturbed my soul and transmitted frozen signals of guilt trudging through my veins.I stood in an open field, the atmosphere dark and continuous above me. A vast mist stirred around my feet, changing direction like it had an energy of its own. In the distance, a figure appeared from the mist, walking toward me with slow, conscious steps.My breath caught in my throat when I saw who it was properly."Mother," I called out, my voice shaking in fear.She was just the same as she had always been. I was happy to see her but, at the same time, terrified.The near she came, the more I felt the significance of my guilt crushing me."You disappoint me, Adeline," she said, her voice reverberating in the void around us.I shook my head, my chest tightening. "No, Mother... I
Adeline's POVThe sun filtered through several layers of curtains. The light felt unusually warm and delicate than I remembered earlier that morning. After blinking slowly several times, I adjusted to the bright light and saw I was not alone. Dimitri held me close, his body warm as well as comforting. My heart jumped after a moment of reflection.I briefly perked up at him. His powerfully piercing eyes, fully awake, examined me with a disturbing passion, making my stomach flutter violently. He looked strikingly different, unusually calm, and possessing an almost celestial gentleness."Good morning, beautiful, "He gently whispered, His exquisitely tender, deeply deep voice astonished me."Good morning," I responded, but my whisper was barely audible.He gently brushed a stray strand of hair from my face. His exquisitely light, intentional touch was gentle, contributing an unrequested warmth through me. The extremely stormy circumstances finishing in this moment momentarily escaped my
ADELINE’s POVWe moved to my room, still entangled in our kisses... We were so hot for each other, and In no time, we were both naked and on the bed, my legs spread for his eyes and lips. I felt like I was going to explode when I felt his mouth in between my legs. I moaned and thrust my hips up and down gently as his lips sucked on my clit. Dimitrov was an expert in this. He slid a finger into me deeply. I clamped my walls as I came instantly when he entered me.I was still catching my breath when he moved from between my legs. He flipped me immediately, and I was above him, so I straddled him. Sitting on top of his cock, which nestled between my lips. He sat up enough to suck one of my nipples deep into his mouth. I moaned as I ground my pussy onto the tip of his cock. My whole body was alive. I adjusted myself and sunk down. My eyes rolled to the back of my head at the sensation I was feeling. I rocked in him, but it felt like something was missing... the rhythm. In a swift mov
Adeline's POVMoving further away from them, I decided to take a lone walk around the estate. I might choke if I spent another minute inside the building. The estate had a lot of trees and the breeze came with some cold. I was so tense being here. I just wanted to go back to my home. I wanted d to go back to the time it was just the kids and me.The discussion I overheard between Dimitrov and his sister flashed back in my mind as I strolled through the estate. The estate had a huge garden, there were neatly cut shrubs and grass.I felt left out. I did not belong here, and Vivian's words were enough for me to know that. She hated I was with her brother and being part of their lives as well. She blames me for everything that went wrong with them in the past three years. When I testified against her brother, it was enough for Dimitrov to let me go but he has refused to do so. Now I have to put up with Vivian's hatred. I needed space, air, anything to help me think. The children were ups