ADELINE's POV"What do you think you are doing?" She asked venomously. "Who are you to ask me that question?" I folded my arms across my chest and stared her down. She didn't intimidate me with that look on her face. "Does Dimi know you're out of your cage""Does the court know you're sleeping with your client?""It's my personal life. I can do whatever the fuck I want as long as it doesn't affect the case" she didn't deny it. So they were sleeping together. I felt my stomach churn. And a feeling of jealousy slowly crept into my chest. Why did he go so low as to sleep with his lawyer? "Get back to your room now""Get out of my way. It is not your business. And you're nobody to tell me what to do""That's what you don't understand. The men will be here once I call and they'll throw your sorry ass into your room and you will never see your children again" I scoffed. The men of this house will only take orders from Dimitrov. "Move," I said in a low voice. "I'm not doing that. Turn
ADELINE’s POVThe sound was deafening, Louisa fell to the ground, a look of disbelief on her face as she squeezed her thigh.I stood there, confused, trembling, the gun still grasped in my hands. What did I just do? I let the gun fall from my hand, still shaking like a leaf. The sounds of footsteps coming closer dragged me from my state of shock. I looked up to see Dimitrov, leading a group of men in our direction. When he started clapping, my legs gave out underneath me. "I didn’t know you still had it in you. Very good aim I must add” I retched on the floor beside me, full of disgust at myself. “I didn’t mean to shoot her” I mumbled as I wiped my mouth. “But she stabbed you. It’s called self-defense” no. What if I accidentally killed her? The thought made me nauseous all over. "Get her to the clinic. I’ll deal with her later" he ordered his men to take Louisa away. I watched helplessly as they carried her away.“You. Get a doctor for her injury” he scooped me into his arms.“
DIMITROV’s POVI walked with a huge slump in my shoulders to my office. My mind still thinking about Adeline. She had changed so much. It amazed me as well as made me furious. She used to be so compliant in the past, her defiance hidden underneath but she never showed it. Perhaps it was motherhood that changed her but she was so damn stubborn now. I sat in my chair and quickly turned on the laptop. The room came into view and she just sat in bed until a maid entered. I enjoyed watching her. Even when she was asleep. But it was also for her protection. She had changed so much and become unpredictable. O needed to know what she was doing at all times. The maid gave her a shirt and she discarded the old one. My mind went back to the marks I had seen. She was so defensive about them. I hated the fact that I stirred up old memories but I only needed answers. I need the truth. So that I could make every single one of them pay for what they had done to her. Why won’t she give me a name?
Adeline's POVThe day had started slowly, I was tired of being in bed all day. I got up and walked to the window. My leg was so much better now and I didn’t walk with a limp. But Dimitrov just didn’t let me go back to the old bedroom. I leaned over the ledge of the window. This was the first time I saw a view of the estate from my window. I had never been interested in what it looked like due to the circumstances surrounding my arrival here. It was huge. The Romanovs always liked grand. It was no surprise. After much thought, I decided to take a shower. I was about to take my clothes off when I noticed a camera and stopped. Could Dimitov be watching me? I scowled at the camera and threw the flip-flops at it. I went inside the bathroom instead. Took off my clothes and had a shower. After my shower, I changed into comfortable clothes and I was contemplating what to do next when Ivan and Katya came in."Mummy," they shouted as they jumped onto the bed. "My babies." I hugged them tigh
Adeline's POVBy the time I had gone back to the kids, they were already asleep. I covered them up gently and went back to my room. As I strolled back to my room my mind ran through many things. The event of the last few minutes was difficult to get rid of. On getting to my door, it was slightly open. I had closed it properly before I left. I didn't wait a second before pushing it wide open to see who was inside. There he was facing the window. "Why are you here?" I asked cautiously.I walked into the room and closed the door. "To talk." His voice was calm. "Talk about what? I don't think we have anything to talk about.""We do. We need to talk about what you saw earlier.""No, we do not have to," I said firmly."We are not having this conversation. Not now. not ever.""Can you just keep shut and listen."I turned to face him, my chest choked with outrage and anxiety. "You want to talk about how you beat a man almost to his death. Are we going to talk about how heartless you are
ADELINE’s POV He gave me a second kiss, and a third, then the longest kiss that had our tongues entangled, plunging into a tight embrace, allowing ourselves to sense the passion we had deprived each other of. The years between us disappeared. The anger and animosity….. it was just a burning passion that remained. I shivered with the embrace of his strong arms as we continued to kiss. Dimitrov ran his hand down the side of my body, to one side of my breast, giving me a small squeeze, I gasped, and then his hands went down my hip, caressing my curves, then over my dress to my knee.We kissed even more, Dimitov ran his hand up my bare leg to the top of my thigh, then caressed the inside of my thigh. His light touch on my skin sent shivers through my whole body.It was almost as if he did not want to rush, I did not want him to either. I wanted him to take the time so we could savor the moment.Right now, I wasn’t thinking and I’ll probably regret my actions later but for now, I wante
DIMITROV's POVThe morning came faster than I expected. The sunlight filtered through the window blinds, illuminating the room with a radiant glow. I was very much awake but remained in bed with my eyes closed. My eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, I simply lay there, letting the stillness of the morning seep into me. The world outside was a lot to handle, full of endless responsibilities and dangers, but here, at this moment, holding Adeline, everything was quiet.And then I felt her.Adeline's body was warm and soft against mine, her head nestled on my chest, her hair spilling across my skin like silk. She was so close, so peaceful, that it was almost surreal. For a moment, I was afraid to move, afraid to disturb this fragile moment of peace.I moved my head slightly, allowing my eyes to roam over her face. Even in sleep, she was breathtakingly beautiful. Her lashes cast delicate shadows on her cheeks, her lips slightly parted as she breathed evenly. She looked serene, a stark c
ADELINE’s POVThe sunlight was a lot on my face. The window blinds did a poor job of protecting me from the sun. I intended to stay longer in bed but the bright rays of light made that impossible. I was wide awake and alone but stayed in the bed enjoying the warmth of the duvet and sheets wrapped around me. For a moment, I lay still, relishing the warmth of the blankets wrapped around me.The memories of last night came flashing in my mind. I gently placed my hand on the other side of the bed where I had felt Dimitrov's presence last night. The sheets were cold, and the evidence that he lay here was body faint.I remembered every detail of the night before. He had come home late, the not-so-bright light in the room shone on his face. He looked tired and angry. I just pretended to be asleep. I had no energy to speak with him. I remembered the way he climbed into the bed, the mattress sinking under his weight. He had wrapped his arms around me, holding me close as though I might di
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
ADELINE’s POVI felt a weird buzz fill my ears as I woke, my body jerking. My head was heavy, and my limbs felt weighed down. I looked around the slightly unfamiliar setting. It took a moment for my mind to catch up with reality, to put a chunk together where I was and how I had gotten here. Inside a plane.The interior of the private plane was affluent, its glossy wood boards glowing in the soft lighting. The actuality hit like lightning. I was not in my room. I was not even on solid ground.Terror flooded through me as I sat upright, dismissing the way my vision swam. Dimitrov was seated across from me, calmly glancing through a notepad. His head lifted when he noticed my movement, his expression unreadable."Good, you are awake," he said, setting the device down."What have you done?" My voice was rough, and anger mixed with the dread coursing through me."We are on our way to my family home," he said matter-of-factly, as though kidnapping me and our children was a normal day's act
ADELINE’s POVWe spent some time together and in a bid to make it fun we changed location. And was even more excited when I saw Ivan and Katya.They were excited to join us as well. Dimitrov helped Ivan and Katya climb a low tree, their chuckles filling the air. I sat on a nearby bench, watching them, my soul conflicted. Dimitrov's laughter was loud and genuine as he motivated Ivan to climb higher, then quickly held out his arms to catch Katya as she cackled with thrill and leaped down.It was surreal to see him like this, playful, kind, and entirely immersed in being a dad. I could not deny the joy in Ivan and Katya's faces or how comfortable they seemed around him. Watching them together made something twist in my chest, a combination of yearning and guilt.I wanted this for my children. A father who loved them. But I could not shake the fear of what trusting Dimitrov could mean.After a while of my inactivity, Dimitrov turned to me with a grin. "Adeline, come join us. You have be
ADELINE’s POVThe sunlight was a lot on my face. The window blinds did a poor job of protecting me from the sun. I intended to stay longer in bed but the bright rays of light made that impossible. I was wide awake and alone but stayed in the bed enjoying the warmth of the duvet and sheets wrapped around me. For a moment, I lay still, relishing the warmth of the blankets wrapped around me.The memories of last night came flashing in my mind. I gently placed my hand on the other side of the bed where I had felt Dimitrov's presence last night. The sheets were cold, and the evidence that he lay here was body faint.I remembered every detail of the night before. He had come home late, the not-so-bright light in the room shone on his face. He looked tired and angry. I just pretended to be asleep. I had no energy to speak with him. I remembered the way he climbed into the bed, the mattress sinking under his weight. He had wrapped his arms around me, holding me close as though I might di
DIMITROV's POVThe morning came faster than I expected. The sunlight filtered through the window blinds, illuminating the room with a radiant glow. I was very much awake but remained in bed with my eyes closed. My eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, I simply lay there, letting the stillness of the morning seep into me. The world outside was a lot to handle, full of endless responsibilities and dangers, but here, at this moment, holding Adeline, everything was quiet.And then I felt her.Adeline's body was warm and soft against mine, her head nestled on my chest, her hair spilling across my skin like silk. She was so close, so peaceful, that it was almost surreal. For a moment, I was afraid to move, afraid to disturb this fragile moment of peace.I moved my head slightly, allowing my eyes to roam over her face. Even in sleep, she was breathtakingly beautiful. Her lashes cast delicate shadows on her cheeks, her lips slightly parted as she breathed evenly. She looked serene, a stark c
ADELINE’s POV He gave me a second kiss, and a third, then the longest kiss that had our tongues entangled, plunging into a tight embrace, allowing ourselves to sense the passion we had deprived each other of. The years between us disappeared. The anger and animosity….. it was just a burning passion that remained. I shivered with the embrace of his strong arms as we continued to kiss. Dimitrov ran his hand down the side of my body, to one side of my breast, giving me a small squeeze, I gasped, and then his hands went down my hip, caressing my curves, then over my dress to my knee.We kissed even more, Dimitov ran his hand up my bare leg to the top of my thigh, then caressed the inside of my thigh. His light touch on my skin sent shivers through my whole body.It was almost as if he did not want to rush, I did not want him to either. I wanted him to take the time so we could savor the moment.Right now, I wasn’t thinking and I’ll probably regret my actions later but for now, I wante
Adeline's POVBy the time I had gone back to the kids, they were already asleep. I covered them up gently and went back to my room. As I strolled back to my room my mind ran through many things. The event of the last few minutes was difficult to get rid of. On getting to my door, it was slightly open. I had closed it properly before I left. I didn't wait a second before pushing it wide open to see who was inside. There he was facing the window. "Why are you here?" I asked cautiously.I walked into the room and closed the door. "To talk." His voice was calm. "Talk about what? I don't think we have anything to talk about.""We do. We need to talk about what you saw earlier.""No, we do not have to," I said firmly."We are not having this conversation. Not now. not ever.""Can you just keep shut and listen."I turned to face him, my chest choked with outrage and anxiety. "You want to talk about how you beat a man almost to his death. Are we going to talk about how heartless you are
Adeline's POVThe day had started slowly, I was tired of being in bed all day. I got up and walked to the window. My leg was so much better now and I didn’t walk with a limp. But Dimitrov just didn’t let me go back to the old bedroom. I leaned over the ledge of the window. This was the first time I saw a view of the estate from my window. I had never been interested in what it looked like due to the circumstances surrounding my arrival here. It was huge. The Romanovs always liked grand. It was no surprise. After much thought, I decided to take a shower. I was about to take my clothes off when I noticed a camera and stopped. Could Dimitov be watching me? I scowled at the camera and threw the flip-flops at it. I went inside the bathroom instead. Took off my clothes and had a shower. After my shower, I changed into comfortable clothes and I was contemplating what to do next when Ivan and Katya came in."Mummy," they shouted as they jumped onto the bed. "My babies." I hugged them tigh
DIMITROV’s POVI walked with a huge slump in my shoulders to my office. My mind still thinking about Adeline. She had changed so much. It amazed me as well as made me furious. She used to be so compliant in the past, her defiance hidden underneath but she never showed it. Perhaps it was motherhood that changed her but she was so damn stubborn now. I sat in my chair and quickly turned on the laptop. The room came into view and she just sat in bed until a maid entered. I enjoyed watching her. Even when she was asleep. But it was also for her protection. She had changed so much and become unpredictable. O needed to know what she was doing at all times. The maid gave her a shirt and she discarded the old one. My mind went back to the marks I had seen. She was so defensive about them. I hated the fact that I stirred up old memories but I only needed answers. I need the truth. So that I could make every single one of them pay for what they had done to her. Why won’t she give me a name?