Valeria POVI walked down the dark street, humming as I went. It was late in the night and the city was finally settling down. Today was a busy day and everyone had work to do, but now it was night and everyone has retired to their houses. I was the only one walking down the street. It is quite dangerous, but not for me. I continued walking, enjoying the cool breeze, and once again I felt eyes on me. It’s been two months since Egan visited and since then I always feel someone watching me.Everywhere I go, this person follows me. I didn’t mind it at first. I have got a lot of stalkers watching me, but they never lasted this long. A lot of them usually give up after seeing how brutally I kill someone who messes with me, but now this person refuses to back off. What could they possibly want from me? I brought out my smoke, lightening it up, and I smoked as I walked. Winter is approaching and even with all these powers I have, I can’t escape the cold. I continued smoking and soon I sat on
Valeria POVIt’s been around a month since Dmitri graced me with his unwanted presence. And since he came, we’ve only spoken once or twice. I wake up in the morning with food served in the dining room, no words shared. I go about my day, and I come back in the night with dinner served on my dining table. No words shared. I have no idea what he is up to or playing at, but I won’t turn down a cooked meal. The truth is, I hardly eat. I sometimes feel too tired to cook something to eat; all I take is junk food and endless junk food, but since he came, I have been eating tasty home-cooked meals, so at least he is useful. Today, however, I decided to stay home only because the previous day. I got myself drunk in a club. Yes, I took my alcoholic wine to a human club and got myself drunk. I don’t know what happened, but I woke up all bloody. I was having terrible headaches, and I forced myself to take my bath and go to the kitchen. I was expecting some tasty food, but I was met with an e
Valeria POVI woke up on the bed in an empty room, and I had a terrible headache. I looked outside, and it was dark out and I was surprised. I slept through the day? That is the most sleep I have gotten in a really long time. I don’t sleep more than five hours everyday unless I am drunk and passed out. I get so restless in my sleep and when I wake up, it always feels like I slept a few minutes ago. But waking up now I feel so relaxed, I feel brand new.This is the best sleep I have had in a long time and I wish every night could be like this. I stood up from my bed, walking to the living room and I spotted Dmitri in the kitchen. He wore a pair of black joggers with a white apron tied around his waist. I looked at him as he cooked, his muscles flexing and I licked my lips unconsciously. He looks damn delicious cooking in my kitchen. I trailed my eyes to his ass, and it was perfectly round. I was itching to smack it.“Get your eyes off my ass, Valeria,” he said, turning around. I scratc
Valeria POVI held Dmitri’s hand, trying to look down, and my heart jumped. I immediately moved back. He laughed at me.“A powerful woman like you is afraid of heights,” he said, and I looked at him.“I have my limits,” I said, laughing. He went to the edge, and I was afraid for him.“Move away from there, Dmitri,” I said, and he chuckled.“You do realise I can jump down and land on my feet?” he asked.“I know that, but you could also jump down and die,” I said, and he shook his head at me.“Come on,” he said, sitting on the floor. I breathed out. I know I shouldn’t have come here with him. He is trying to kill me, and I didn’t do anything to him. I walked slowly to him, holding his hand, and then I sat beside him. At first I was a bit scared, but slowly I enjoyed the view.“This feels nice,” I said, and he chuckled.“I come here a lot of times. You can see the entire city from here. Just people going about their nights,” he said, and I smiled. The cars honked; I could hear cheerful l
Valeria POVIt’s been about two weeks and I have been avoiding Dmitri. After what happened that night, I just wanted to be as far away as I could be. I was in denial. I know Dmitri has always shown me there was something. But I never wanted to pay attention to it. I saw him as Damien’s blossom friend, till now I still see him the same way. I never want us to go down that part, but I know deep within me I can’t lie to myself. I am just confused and have no idea what to do, so I have chosen to ignore it. It was late at night and I opened the door. The time is around 2:15 am, and I am just getting home. I leave the house early and come back late just so I can avoid Dmitri and avoid the conversation. I entered the house, and it was dark. I breathed out, removing my heels and coat. I am so tired, and all I want to do is crash on my bed and hope I get some sleep, but of course I know I wasn’t going to avoid him forever; he is going to confront me. The lights turned on, and he was seated on
Valeria POVI walked down the stairs tiredly. The previous night was so crazy as I keep remembering what happened between me and Dmitri. I never expected that to happen, but I just had the urge to shut him up. Everything he said was the truth that I didn’t want to hear. Truly, I was scared of being with another man because I am afraid if I do, then I will forget all about him.I want to keep his memories; he doesn’t deserve to be forgotten and swiped off from the surface of the earth. I am the only one who has memories of him and who wants his memories to live on. They all died, and Egan was too little to remember anything. He didn’t deserve the life he lived. I got to the living room, and Dmitri was cooking. I sat on the island, looking at him.“No, good morning after all that happened yesterday,” I said, grabbing an opening. He turned around, looking at me blankly.“You don’t deserve it,” he said, and I raised my brows.“I sucked your dick; I think I deserved all the praises,” I sai
Valeria POVIt’s been around 30 minutes since I got here, and I have been having fun sitting by myself. When I get to any club, I like to look around and observe my environment before jumping into anything. The male strippers are sexy alright, exactly what I needed. I just sat by the corner, ignoring all the men who were approaching me. My focus is on the strippers, and even though I admire them, I feel no urge to do anything with that. Am I really about to let my pride down for some strippers? Engage myself in a one-night stand. It’s not something I would do, and I don’t see myself doing it. I sighed, running a hand through my hair. This is pathetic.“Hello,” a deep voice said, and I turned around, wondering who the voice belonged to. It was a man; he was standing in front of me. He was wearing leather pants and black shoes with no shirt on. There were tattoos all over his arms and chest; only his neck and face were bare. Taking a look at his face, he looked dangerous. His short hair
Trigger warning!This chapter has mild rape scenes; if you are sensitive to such topics, please don’t proceed to read.Valeria POV It’s been a few minutes or hours; I have no idea, but I can’t feel my legs. I don’t know what they put in that drink, but I was high and drowsy. I am well aware what is happening around me, but I was seeing double of everything; surely he put something in my drink. I have no idea what, but it was strong.“What did you put in my drink?” I asked, turning to Declan. I wasn’t slurring; my words were straight, and I could tell he was surprised.“You must be one strong bitch,” he said, chuckling. I laughed with him.“You must think I’m weak,” I said, trying to grab him, but my hands were failing me. He took my wrist, swinging my hands around, and he chuckled.“You are weak,” he said to my face, and I smiled.“But it’s not a crime, right? You wanted to have sex anyway,” he said, his hot breath fanning my face. I ignored him; my head was spinning, my vision going
Valeria POVDmitri finished cleaning the dishes, which he didn’t allow me to touch. Then we walked outside the house. It was a really big house. A mini mansion.“Wow”, I said, looking at the building.“Welcome to my house,” he said, smiling.“Your house?” I asked, and he nodded his head.“I had this property a really long time ago. I never slept here; I had workers here keeping the house clean and taking care of my pets,” he said, and I raised my eyebrows.“Pet? And why didn’t you sleep here?” I asked. He smiled at me.“This house is for the woman who I am going to get married to. I kept it for future purposes when I finally found the one meant for me,” he said, and I looked at him. What does he mean by that? Am I the woman for whom he kept the house?“Am I the woman in this sentence?” I asked, and he smiled.“Maybe,” he said, smiling at me teasingly. I rolled my eyes at him, and he took my hand.“It has two guest rooms and five bedrooms, all ensuite. There is a playroom for children
Valeria POVI woke up from my sleep, and I was in an unfamiliar bed. I looked around me, and I could hear the sound of birds chirping. The room was big and comfortable, with not too many designs. And the big window was opened, allowing the gentle breeze to come into the room. Something about the breeze, the chirping sounds of the bed, and the serenity makes me feel so calm.I smiled, coming down from the bed. I left the room and burst into the hallway. The hallway was spacious, and there were some vintage-looking lamps hanging on the walls. The floor was wooden, and the walls were a creamy colour. I walked down, and I got to the stairs. I walked down the stairs, and I was in the spacious living room. Instead of walls, it was a transparent glass wall, and I could see what was going on outside. We were surrounded by more beautiful green trees. The front yard is filled with soft green grass, and it looks so beautiful.“You’re awake,” Dmitri said, and I turned around. He smiled at me, wal
Dmitri’s POVI smiled, watching Valeria dance with some little children. The trip has been going way better than I imagined. I knew I needed to do something to get her out of her comfort zone, to show her a new world. All the things I said about my flings were true; I was never the man to fall in love with any woman. The last woman I loved genuinely was my mate, and she died so many years ago that I have forgotten some memories of her. I had flings, and they were there for sexual pleasure. It was nothing more than that. But with Valeria, it was different. Something about her captured my soul, and I have loved her for a long time.I am ready to take it step by step with her, ready to make her fall in love with me at her own pace. What she went through was sad; it shaped her into the life she lived today. But I know that is not who she is. Valeria just wants love; she wants to be loved, and she wants happiness. She may be stubborn, but that is a facade, and I saw right through her. Seei
Valeria POVI sat in the passenger seat, jamming to the song playing on the radio. It was three days later, and Dmitri and I were on our way to this surprise he organised for us. I have no idea where we are headed, but I am happy to be with him. He left two days ago to fix everything, and then he came back with some bags. He told me to wear the floral yellow sundress with a pair of brown sandals. The dress is a free long dress with a very fitted waist. It has spaghetti strap arms, and the gown cups up my breast, showing a bit of cleavage. Dmitri brushed my hair, leaving it messy as it fell down my back. He used some lip balm on my lips, and I was looking so beautiful and simple. I have never dressed that way; it was new, refreshing and simple. I loved it.I remembered how Egan looked at me. He was in awe, and his eyes were teary. I suddenly got shy, and they laughed at me. Dmitri was keeping his words, and I was welcoming it. The way he dressed me up, I looked so feminine. It was givi
Valeria POVI pulled back after crying my eyes out, and he cleaned my tears.“I’m sorry,” I said, looking at his body. He was shirtless, as usual, and I just cleaned my face on it. He looked down at his chest and waved it off.“It’s okay,” he said softly. He stood up, and I watched him go; soon he came back and lay down beside me.“You alright?” he asked, and I nodded my head, smiling. Felt good to get that off my chest.“You look cute when you cry,” he said, and I laughed.“Do I?” I asked, and he nodded his head. I smiled, lying down, and we both looked at each other.“You should get rid of your flings,” I said, and he raised his brows.“Why?” he asked.“If you claim to love me, then you need to stay loyal to me,” I said, and he chuckled.“But you are not mine,” he said.“You are lying on my bed, beside me,” I said, and he smiled.“Is that a yes?” he asked. I turned around, smiling.“Do it the right way and I will reconsider,” I said, fighting my smile. That was a beautiful speech; e
Valeria POVDmitri lay down beside me, his arms under his head. We have both taken separate baths, and now we are on the bed, with a small distance between us. It was awkward, all my fierce attitude of the window. Am I supposed to move closer? Am I supposed to drag him to me? I hated how I was acting like a teenager in love. I glanced at him, and he seemed lost in thoughts. What could he be thinking? What is going through his mind? I looked away, swallowing hard. I should try to make a conversation, say something to get rid of this awkwardness. I cleared my throat.“So, when was the last time you had sex?” I asked, and a deep laughter left his mouth. I looked at him, and he was laughing at my question. He was laughing so hard I was surprised because I have never seen him like this. I rolled my eyes.“What’s funny?” I asked, and he breathed out. Running a hand through his hair.“I’m sorry, pardon my laughter,” he said, and I rolled my eyes at him again. Well, don’t blame a girl for ask
Valeria POVSoon, night settled, and Egan and Cassidy left. I guess she was taking him to her quarters. I was left with Dmitri in this big-ass apartment, and I was quite nervous. We were still in the kitchen, seated on the island, and his stare was making me uneasy. I shifted in my seat nervously, looking at him.“What?” I asked, and he smiled slightly.“I am excited to see you nervous,” he said, and I raised my brows.“Why?” I mumbled. He shrugged his shoulders.“Nothing, it’s just amusing to see. You have some emotions in you,” he said, and I rolled my eyes.“When have I ever not been emotional?” I asked, and he breathed out.“The girl you killed, you didn’t care much for her,” he said, and I rubbed my neck.“It was a mistake,” I said, and he shook his head.“She was innocent,” he said, and I breathed out.“Well, I compensated her family,” I said, and he raised his brows.“You did?” he asked, and I nod my head.“I told Cassidy about it. Her family is super wealthy now,” I said.“Tha
Valeria POVWe finished eating, and Egan took the plates, clearing them.“So, why have you decided to grace us with your presence?” Cassidy asked. Egan didn’t tell her, I guess.“Vladimir”, I said, and she raised her brows.“What happened to him?” she asked, and I smiled.“I went to a strip club and met his son. He actually drugged me and tried to rape me,” I said, and her mouth hung open.“And you shove out his dick, literally,” Dmitri completed my statement, drinking his juice. Cassidy’s eyes widened, then she burst into loud laughter.“He deserves more than that. You never take advantage of a woman. We are terribly against it,” she said, and I nod my head.“Grace must have called you,” she said, and I nodded my head.“The bitch wants my apology. Obviously, she only wants to humiliate me because she and Vladimir won’t let it go. They will surely want their revenge,” I said, and she nodded her head.“Yes, she doesn’t like you, anyway. She feels threatened,” Cassidy said, and I nod my
aleria POVWe pulled apart and stared at each other. Was I betraying Damien by doing this? Was I committing a grave sin? Should I be regretting this and locking myself up as I hide my face in shame?“Hey, don’t overthink it,” Dmitri said softly, searching my face.“I am not,” I said, and he raised his brows.“You are, Valeria. Don’t overthink it,” he muttered. I smiled softly, my body still tingling at the thought of the kiss. It’s been so long since I had a kiss, a kiss where I genuinely wanted to, a kiss where I shared the same amount of passion. I have kissed a lot of me, but those are all hungry kisses, no emotions, and it was not in the least affectionate. But this one it was everything I could ever imagine. I wrapped my arms around him, hiding my face in his shoulders, and I took in his scent. He smelt different; he smelt like home, and he smelt like warmth, and it made me happy. He rubbed my back slowly, his hand trailing down my spine.“You are so strong,” he whispered in my e