The sun began its descent, casting a warm golden glow over the small park where a sense of anticipation lingered in the air. Faith stood outside, awaiting Steven's arrival, her heart pounding in her chest, her eyes scanning the empty road for a familiar face. It had been so many days since she had last seen Erin, her dear friend from her past life that seemed like a distant dream. They had endured unimaginable suffering together, yet their paths had diverged, leaving Faith with a glimmer of hope while Erin remained trapped in the clutches of that cruel and heartless man, Jackson. Suddenly, Faith's eyes locked onto a figure she thought she would never see again. Erin stood there, her weary eyes filled with a mix of trepidation and relief. Time had etched lines of pain on her face, but Faith recognized the spark of resilience that still burned within her. The weight of their shared past bore heavily upon them, and as they approached each other, their steps hesitant but filled with lon
As they settled into their seats, the room grew quiet, the weight of anticipation hanging in the air. Steven took a moment to survey each individual, making sure he had their full attention before he began to speak.Steven's voice commanding, yet laced with a hint of concern, "Something has come to my attention, something that directly affects each and every one of us. Jackson's acts, a matter that demands our immediate attention." The group exchanged glances, their eyes locked on Steven, each person trying to decipher the gravity of the situation. Kendrick's confusion deepened as he realized that whatever Steven was referring to, it surpassed the boundaries of Erin's rescue. Intrigue mingled with apprehension as they prepared to embark on a discussion that held the potential to reshape their lives.The rain suddenly started to cascade outside, as if nature itself mirrored the emotional storm brewing within the room. The stage was set for revelations, decisions, and the unearthing of
The peaceful tranquility of the garden was shattered by a chilling scream that echoed through the air, tearing through the silence. Faith was instantly jolted from her reverie. The sound was unmistakable – it was the cry of her beloved daughter, Echo.Her heart pounding in her chest, Faith's instincts took over as adrenaline surged through her veins. Without a second thought, she sprinted towards the source of the distress faster than everyone else, her mind consumed with a mix of fear and determination. Her footsteps were a blur as she raced across the garden, propelled forward by the sheer force of her motherly love.Finally, they reached the garden, where their eyes settled upon Echo, her tiny frame curled up and tears streaming down her face. Faith's heart ached at the sight in front of her.As she reached the scene, her worst fears were realized. Two menacing rogues, their eyes gleaming with a feral hunger, closed in on Echo. Faith's breath caught in her throat, and her body trem
Selena's heart pounded in her chest, a relentless drumbeat echoing in the silence of her room. The walls seemed to close in on her, suffocating her with their weight. Every breath she took felt labored, as if the air itself had turned heavy with the burden of her emotions.She saw everything from the window of her room. She saw how he cared for Faith. She also got to know that Kendrick and Faith spent the night together in his personal mansion. Things were getting out of her hands.Tears streamed down her face, tracing a path of mascara stains down her cheeks. They were the outward manifestation of the storm that raged within her, a tempest of anger and heartbreak intertwined. Her voice, when she dared to let it escape her trembling lips, was choked with desperation and sorrow."Why? Why doesn't he love me?" she cried out, her voice a pained plea to the uncaring universe. "What's wrong with my face? Am I not beautiful enough?"Her gaze swept across the room, taking in the shattered re
"So, Jackson sent those rogues to poison her to help the witch do his magic?" Steven said."That's what Erin said. She said that she recognized those rogues. They always follow Helen, the witch, around whenever they used to come and visit Jackson." Kendrick said with a dark look on his face."That fucking bastard!" Steven cursed as he was angry as hell at that moment.Kendrick was deep in thought. Things were getting out of his hands very soon. "We have to look into things again, Steven. Without missing anything this time." Kendrick said while rubbing his aching forehead."She is sleeping, right?" Steven asked. "Yeah, the medicines worked." Kendrick answered."You should be there. What if she needs something?" Steven asked."She is sleeping for hours though. But I will just go and check on her." Kendrick said and walked out of the guest room where Steven was staying today.***The pain worsened. Faith just woke up from sleep just a few minutes ago from the pain on her leg and waist
TWO DAYS LATERIN KENDRICK'S OFFICE"Why did you call me here?" Kendrick asked Steven. "Oh, I got to know a few things about Faith." Steven spoke up with a thoughtful look on his face as he thought over if he should discuss the thing about Faith with him or not."What is it?" Kendrick asked in a blank tone as he looked at Steven with a serious look on his face. "I...uhh… it's no…nothing…" Steven hesitated as he was confused about if it would be appropriate to share it with Kendrick. "You forgot to block your mind while thinking, Steven." Kendrick spoke up in an icy cold tone, making Steven shocked. "What?!" Steven exclaimed as he wasn't prepared for it now. He would have to share it all if Kendrick uses his alpha power and commands him, he won't be able to refuse it. "What are you thinking about that Faith? Tell me what it is!" Kendrick demanded while trying to control his anger which was rising up. This anger wasn't because he heard Faith's name. It was because he heard Faith's
"Hey, Faith!" Erin and Miss Stacy greeted her at the same time as soon as they saw her. They both were in the garden, plucking flowers from there. Faith walked toward them after noticing them. "Hey, Erin. Hey, Miss Stacy. How are you both doing?" Faith asked in a low tone as she picked up a yellow rose from the basket where the girls just put the flowers. "We are good but what's wrong with you?" Erin asked with a frown as she noticed a small frown on Faith's face. "Yeah, what's wrong? You look worried about something. Your mood seems a little down as well." Stacy added after Erin with a small frown as well."Well, I will let you guys guess and give you guys a hint." Faith said with an annoyed look on her face. Erin and Stacy looked at each other in confusion before looking back at Faith. "The black cat came my way." Just after Faith completed her sentence, realization immediately drew upon on their faces. "Selena!" "What bad luck!" "I pity you." Erin and Stacy said one after
IN THE EVENINGIN MISS STACY'S SMALL HOUSE"Mommy! Mommy, I want to help!" Echo exclaimed in excitement as she jumped on her seat. She was seated on the kitchen slab as she saw her mother work hard. Faith smiled hearing her adorable baby as she mixed the batter with a whisker. She set down the bowl filled with batter on the slab and looked at Echo with a big smile."And how does my baby plan to help me?" She asked with a raised eyebrow. She absolutely loves Echo and she feels her heart warm up by each of her actions. It's been so long since they shared some mother daughter moments like this."I want to mix it as well." Echo said while giving her a toothy grin. She only has four teeth. She looks so cute when she grins full mouth. She has a dimple which pops out and it makes her look cuter. She chuckled out loud hearing her. She took a little amount of chocolate batter and put it on her nose, making her scrunch his nose to take a look at it. She chuckled again."It's heavy, baby. You c