CELINE HERRERA POV I woke up wrapped in Belshar's warmth, our naked bodies tangled together. Images from the night before flashed in my head and a smile tugged on my lip. I glanced up from his chest to his beautiful sleeping face, my breath catching in my throat from how divine he looked. I moved a bit, the soreness between my thighs making a small moan escape my lips. Belshar had been a beast at the end of the night even though he started out gently. I even lost count of how many times he made me cum. Remembering just how loud I'd screamed his name each time I came made me blush. It was the most intense feeling and he'd whispered words into my ears that still resonated deep inside.Smiling at the memory, I moved closer to him, my breath catching in my throat when his hand tightened around my waist a bit. His touch went lax and I let out the breath I'd been holding. I gazed at his face, taking in every feature that made him unique. His brow, the small scar at the side of his face
BELSHAR NESSAR ABED POV "I came to see my daughter-in-law since she didn't deem it fit to reach out to me," Séda said, her eyes locking with Celine who stood behind me. I didn't like that Séda was here, after what they did to Celine and what I knew they were plotting against me, seeing them only reminded me that I was a monster and they were my trainer.Celine had managed to tame the beast inside, and for a while, I'd had a taste of what it felt like to have a normal life where I could just be carefree and happy. Séda was a wake-up call.To leave this life behind, everyone in opposition would have to die. The game was never going to end until either I or Kail died. I clenched my fist. "After what you and Father did, I do not think Celine owes you anything" "And what did we do that we haven't paid for Belshar? We are family. Mistakes are made sometimes, you should stop holding such a grudge against us... After all, you got your pound of flesh. I thought we had an agreement and was
DELIA HERRERA POV Enoch didn't make a move to touch me where I stood. Was he going to hurt me? The feeling of anticipating his next move was both dreadful and exhilarating."Take better care of your affairs, Delia. I will not stand by and watch you drag my name in the mud" My chest felt stuffy. I wanted to yell, to tell him that if he didn't want me to drag his name in the mud, then he should give me the bloody divorce I'd been asking for. But I couldn't get the words past my lips. I didn't want a divorce, especially now when it looked like he was still in love with Celine, or was it Julie?"What are you going to do? Are you going to hunt Zyaine down? Are you going to have him killed" He scoffed, a chuckle escaping his lips as he watched me. "Why do you sound like you would like that... Is it because that's what Belshar would do if he caught you cheating" I sucked in a breath. "What the hell are you talking about" His hand grazed my cheek, a look I couldn't quite decipher on his
CELINE HERRERA POV Belshar stopped me as I made to get out of the car and I turned to face him. "Are you mad at me about what happened earlier? I was going to tell you about the party... It just took the backseat because there were more important things I had to do" he told me, his voice soft and calm. I took his hand, the contrast between my pale soft hand and his large strong tanned hand stealing my attention for a second. I glanced up to see him staring at me keenly. "I am not angry with you Belshar. Your mother was just a bit overwhelming. Also, I still can't get past what she said about us enjoying this while it lasted. I feel like things are not right, like she's planning something evil...""You don't have to be scared princess. I will protect you. No one will hurt you as long as I am by your side" "And I believe you Belshar, but I still can't help but be anxious. What if they do something horrible to you? What if I am not the target? What if it's you they want to kill? I
CELINE HERRERA POV "What is the meaning of this" I yelled as I stormed into grandfather's office and threw the newspaper I'd gotten on his desk.Grandfather's gaze dropped to it. The announcement he'd made earlier was boldly written at the top.His gaze traced the item on his desk before he looked up at me. "So, you saw the news and then you got the papers only to come here and throw it in my face." He picked the paper up and tossed it into the thrash. "What are you doing here Celine? Why are you throwing a tantrum" The sound of the door opening drew my attention and I turned to see who it was. Delia stepped inside, the wide smile on her lips making my heart burn. I wasn't surprised to see her.Her eyes widened a fraction, the happy look on her face disappearing as we locked gazes. "Celine. What are you doing here" she asked, her voice sounding a bit shaky. I expected to see a look of victory on her face, but she just looked agitated and worried. Was she seriously still acting? Was
DELIA HERRERA POV "What do you mean I am no longer on the guest list" I asked, getting to my feet. "You told me that everything was going to go to plan and I only had to be in attendance once Séda sent out the invites" "That is in the past Delia. You must have pissed Celine off pretty bad since she personally called Séda and told her she didn't want you or your grandfather in attendance. Well, that's none of my business. I kept my part of the deal, you were the one who messed up the plan" That bitch. I knew something like this was bound to happen. How dare she do this. She was literally a penniless nobody without my grandfather's or Belshar's support. Where did she get the audacity to cross me? I had to go to that party. That was my only chance to get with Belshar. After all the sacrifices I made, I totally could not accept defeat."You have to get me into that party however you can, Kail. I have paid you billions, helped you with smuggling your weapons, and have stacks of billion
CELINE HERRERA POV"You have got to be joking or raving mad," I said then gasped in shock because I hadn't meant for the words to slip out of my mouth. I glanced at my grandfather whose wry expression spoke volumes of just how much my outburst had offended him. Forcing myself to appear remorseful despite the rage that burned in my chest, I got to my feet. "I am so sorry, I didn't mean to say that, it's just that this whole conversation is so jarring, I can't seem to process it and because of that I am having a brain-to-mouth malfunction, please I did not mean to insult you"Grandfather sat straighter, his gaze piercing into mine. "And what is so jarring about this conversation? Didn't you say you were ready to do whatever it took to make sure you get the company as an inheritance, or am I mistaken""No you're not, but I don't understand how you can come up with such a requirement. I have been running the company for five years now, I already have a sizable amount of share to my name
CELINE HERRERA POVBelshar gaze lifted and I expected to be berated since he'd taken his sweet time to stare me down but instead, he just walked past me, his rich deep baritone sending a shiver up my spine as he spoke to someone behind me.It was as if I didn't exist. Picking myself up from the floor and wiping at my ruined shirt, I took a deep breath, my rage all but forgotten, and stepped out of the club.The night air was harsh against my skin and as I sat at a city bench, waiting for my best friend I couldn't help but feel down and miserable.Was I really that plain that I couldn't even hold Belshar's attention for even a minute, even when I'd spilled drinks on him?That wasn't the rumor I'd heard about him, of course, he was a very mysterious person and no one knew Jack about his personal life, but the one thing he was notorious for was his ruthlessness, so was I just not worth his effort."What the hell are you doing out here... And where the hell is your phone, I've been trying