- POV KAREN MILLER
“No, ma’am.”
“Then how do you know I can’t come back?”
“I just know, ma'am, don't make me say what I can't say,” she says. I sigh exhausted, hitched by a growing pain in my chest. “Don't keep feeding your mind with negative thoughts, that's not good, you're at a delicate moment, and you're still in shock because you're expecting a baby. Mr Bennet is experienced, if there is a conflict he will resolve it, he is one of the best I have ever met.”
“How long have you been a member of the Clan?” I ask to divert my thoughts to Anthony.
“I'm not part of the Clan. I’m part of Lorenzo King’s corporation.” Recently the Clan aligned ties with my boss, who is temporarily taking care of the family in BlueWater.
I don't know any information.
“Mister Bennet entrusted me and Solange to take ca
- POV KAIOSoft, angry Derick. I look at him the same way.“Derick, call her. Karen has him like a brother, he’s the best one to tell her what happened.”Arley says in a calm tone, standing between the two of us. Derick, still staring at me, took out his cell phone and walked away from us....I wake up hearing a knock on the door. I got up quickly and headed towards her, I was exhausted, and after getting drunk I ended up falling asleep. I see it's Agatha."my brother…"She speaks with her eyes brimming with tears, I pull her into my arms, to give her strength, because it's not easy.**MINUTES BEFORE DECLAN WAS DECLARED DEAD**I hear voices but I can't understand, darkness has taken over me. I try to draw Karen but I can't model her face in my mind, an overwhelming despair takes over me, I don't want to leave her, nor my daughte
- KAREN MILLER POVI close myself to another world to escape the spreading pain that consumes me every minute. I focus my eyes on the Light breastfeeding in my breast that was once full of milk.Less than an hour ago I was discharged, luckily, I didn't lose the baby, I couldn't bear another loss. I can't accept that Anthony died, I immediately wanted to go back to New York.“Madam, it’s Derick calling,” says Valesca.“I don’t want to talk to anyone, except have more details via phone call.”I know I won't be able to hold back the tears that want to escape along with a desperate scream from my throat for a long.It was a damn mistake to leave Anthony's side, I know little about why there was a confrontation, as the Clan was duly aligning itself with the new council. Maybe I would have avoided this if I had been by his side.Unfortunately, this won't bring Antho
- KAREN MILLER POVThe Bennet family didn't miss the opportunity to pamper both of me and Luz, I was concerned about my daughter's development, as a person, being spoiled doesn't have many strong points.Five months passed without hearing Anthony's voice, what keeps me steady is the signs he's been giving, slightly moving his fingers. In the first few months, I took the risk of sleeping next to him, as I hadn't received very strong medications, and there was a chance he could hear me, I talked to him all night, but I didn't reveal the pregnancy.Today my belly is already too visible, I can't stay by his side at night.I follow Luz as she quickly crawls to the pool area, the Bennet’s bought a larger property than before so that their grandchildren have plenty of space to play. Luz is naughty, no one can resist her cuteness.During these months I dedicated myself to learning how to be the First Lady, the
- ANTHONY BENNET POVI reluctantly allowed myself to be evaluated by the doctor I didn't know, I didn't want to ask anything, the annoyance of hearing voices I didn't want was growing inside me, it's not long before I choke the son of a bitch who insists on asking questions.“I need to look for my wife. Shut the fuck up!”The doctor walks away, finally remaining silent.“Anthony, you need to go through the assessments,” Kaio says passively, deeply stressing me with all the nonsense.I moved my legs off the bed, Derick and Kaio quickly approached when I faltered, I gave them a threatening look so they wouldn't touch me. The legs were locked.“How long did I spend in that bed?” I ask, looking at them, considering the condition of my legs."Five months!" Kaio replied. Hearing this scared me, which made me firmly plant my feet on the ground that seemed crooked ben
- KAREN MILLER POVI look serious as I listen to Arley asking for help picking out an engagement ring. He tells me his brief story about the girl who lives in Italy, whom he met while he was on a mission, I don't need details to know that the girl knows little about his existence.“How old is she, Arley?”"These matters? I want her.”I raise my eyebrows, unhappy with the answer. He was unaware of this irrational side of Arley, it could only be contagious to work with Anthony and make decisions for people, without being interested in having consent."Do you want to go now?"Arley doesn't direct her eyes directly at me, I'm still in a bikini, with nothing but the two pieces on my body. I just sat by the pool to talk to Agatha.“Yes, get dressed, Karen.”I understand your nervousness, but I feel comfortable like this without clothes."All good. Wait for m
- KAREN MILLER POVOn a beautiful sunny afternoon, Anthony asked me to marry him, making me almost have the baby due to the strong emotion I felt. I can't forget his words "Love of my life, I want it, and I want it madly, I will fight for it to be eternal"When I stop and think, remembering the beginning of this relationship, what I experience now with Anthony seems to be a lie. Accept and live with indifference, the different reality of his life, and even danger. But what could you do? I've already tried to leave, and only misfortunes have happened, I don't exist completely far from him, I need to have him close. I think this is called love.Even two months after the request, those sincere words continue to have the same effect. I said yes. And in this special moment, I say this with absolute certainty.“I know that I will love you for life, desperately I know that I will love you, and every verse of mine wil
- KAREN MILLER POVOne month later...Anthony enters the room with Luz on his lap, he has been trying to get her to sleep for over half an hour. It's funny and even unbelievable to see Anthony rocking a child, speaking in a sick voice as if he understands.Luz can only laugh preciously while listening to him, I pretend to be asleep while I breastfeed my youngest, luckily for Anthony, he is calm and spends most of the day sleeping.“Karen, that girl doesn’t want to sleep.”Anthony shakes me, impossible not to laugh at his tired and impatient expression. Luz has her little hands on his beard.“It’s your daughter, turn around, Anthony.”I close my eyes again, and I hear her loud sigh, I can't resist and I end up laughing. Carefully getting out of bed, I took Luz from his lap."Funny!"He hit my ass, going to the bathroom, he didn't have time, when h
- KAREN MILLER POVI walked into the kitchen and saw Valesca and Solange fighting to make what looked like a cake?!” It's just dirty. Luz and Ethan are covered in chocolate.“The two of them will bathe them!”I took Noah's porridge, making sure it was warm enough to give it to him. The two remained providing our security, a friendship was created between us."Yes ma'am!" They both said, I rolled my eyes, and they laughed knowing that I don't like being called that.When the children heard the sound of a car, they ran to the main entrance, they knew it was their father. Our house was big, considerably wide, because of the children I did away with stairs, Anthony has already decreed when they are big and attentive enough, he will buy one as big as his parents' property, for me it is an exaggeration, but the money is his, do what whatever, the only thing that matters to me is our family being w
- POV AUTHOR NARRATING“You’re going to regret everything you’re saying, Alyssa. I know you have Tânia Mendonça's diary, your grandmother, so you know about these situations. Well, I tell you, Alyssa, if you follow in your grandmother's footsteps you will end up dying, she was worse than Lorenzo, I assure you, no mother does what she did. Tânia died like a monster, but Lorenzo changed for me and especially for you and your brothers. Your father wants the best for you, knowing you. He is choosing to go down the wrong path.”Alba finished her words and left Alyssa's room, feeling in her heart that unfortunately her daughter would not become what she wanted, she was inclined to do what Tânia Mendonça inspired her in her words in the diary. Alyssa would have to learn the hard way.Impatient in his room, Atlas finished getting ready, deciding to go to New York after Luz, his wife. He would use all his rights to have her.Saying goodbye to his parents and Lorena, he noticed the sadness and
- POV AUTHOR NARRATING“Are you going to let me keep it?” it was the first and last time Luz would ask.“Yes” Anthony replied, Karen mumbled softly in annoyance.Luz couldn't believe the answer, she couldn't contain her wide smile.“That makes me happy,” she said emotionally.“Don’t be so happy” Anthony said taking a deep breath. “I still want you to take a pregnancy test and I want the marriage certificate in hand.”Revealing what he had decided, he left them, there was no way to celebrate something he hadn't planned for Luz.Smiling alone, Luz just wanted to kiss Atlas at that moment.“Will accepting it make you hate me less?” Karen asked, even though she was paying lip service, she didn't want to be her beloved daughter's monster again.“I don't hate you, Mother,” said, Luz. “And, I'd rather you not pretend to accept Atlas, I see the hatred in your eyes when I mention his name, and that won't go away so quickly. But I ask that you be polite.”Karen nodded in agreement.“I hope he r
- POV AUTHOR NARRATINGAnthony didn't want to say anything else, he just needed to hear the truth from his daughter and to be sure if he would be a grandfather, he left to meet his family.Alba approached Atlas, searching for her beloved son's shining eyes. She wouldn't question him right then.“Could he still be the prince of Lorraine?” she asked, cupping his face affectionately.“Of course, Mom,” he said, pretending to smile, camouflaging his irritation at being without the Light once again. Alba smiled, but she knew him. Lorenzo sat on the couch just watching. “Don’t be mad at Dad, Mom. He didn’t put any ideas in my head, much less help, I mean just a little.”Atlas stepped to Lorenzo.“Hard to believe,” said Alba in a serious tone. “Go meet your sisters, but we’ll talk later. Just answer me just one question for now. Do you love the Bennets' daughter? Or are you just in love with her?”Atlas was thinking, he didn't understand much about feelings.“I’m still figuring it out, Mom. B
- POV AUTHOR NARRATINGLuz was the one who intervened, paralyzing Anthony, and everyone who heard the absurd revelation she had said.“I’m going to kill you, Atlas, son of a bitch!”Anthony roared, suddenly shooting towards the blonde, no one could react to that, as they were processing the situation.Luz let out an astonished scream. Luckily, Anthony didn't aim at Atlas, resulting in everything, despite the hatred, Anthony deep down wouldn't kill the boy.The only sensible thinker amid that chaos was Alba, who, despite being full of anger and wanting to kill the Bennet couple, stopped Lorenzo from shooting Anthony, and stood in front of her son and Luz, who was crying.“Stop now!” said Alba after taking a deep breath, thinking about Luz and the baby she was carrying in her womb. “If this discussion continues, what her daughter, Bennet, just revealed could happen. She is pregnant…"“Because of the son of a…”Anthony was interrupted by Alba, after receiving a death glare from an irate
- POV AUTHOR NARRATING“Light, try to stay strong. I’ll have to call someone from your family,” Alyssa said worriedly, holding her hand.“Atlas...” Luz whispered, he wanted it.Alyssa quickly left to get help. Luz continued to bend over, enduring all that agony.“She's pregnant with the blonde show-off” she heard the soldier whisper. Standing up a little she faced him, noticing the evil expression on his face, she felt scared.“Keep your mouth closed, that’s an order,” he said firmly, camouflaging his fear. The soldier looked in the direction of the hall, they were far away. “Don’t come any closer!”Luz said, seeing her take steps closer to her.“You are very beautiful” he whispered, lifting her face and cupping her chin. Luz expected to vomit on him, as she had no shortage of desire, but there was nothing left to come out. “I wanted a chance, I can take over this baby. From what your father told me, he feels like killing the blonde, and he likes me... he trusted his life in my hands.
- POV AUTHOR NARRATINGAlba, as a good hostess, took a deep breath, after greeting Ninna, she went to meet the Bennet family.“It’s good to see you all here,” said Alba smiling. “Karen.”She looked at her, Karen didn't like acting like this, but her impulses were stronger.“Alba,” said without giving a damn about being there.Bennet was the one who greeted her decently. Luz, realizing this whole situation, was ready to respond.“It’s good to be here, Mrs. King. This place is beautiful, I imagine what the farm must be like in daylight” she said, charming Alba with her spontaneous manner."It's really beautiful. Call me by name, dear” said Alba smiling. “Are you the firstborn?”Luz shook her head, grimacing.“Where is the birthday girl?” she asked, eager to see Lorena.“Soon she will enter with her prince and king,” he said with a wink. Luz assessed her and admired her, Atlas had some of his mother's features, and Alyssa had inherited all her beauty.“Can I date your daughter?” asked No
- POV AUTHOR NARRATING“Eager to meet Luz,” she said, although she was a little jealous, she loved Atlas.“She is likely to come today. But I don’t know what the situation will be like” said Alyssa thoughtfully, she felt that something bad would happen, thus worrying Lorena that she wanted her birthday to be perfect. “I’m sure nothing will happen, nothing but her wonderful birthday, little sister.”Lorena smiled anxiously.“Are you still with Mário Rivera?” she asked about her sister's lover.“Lorena, keep your voice down. Dad might be around” Alyssa said nervously. Mário Rivera is one of Lorenzo's partners, a young man in good shape, who is in love with Alyssa. Lorena apologized. “He wants to marry me.”“Is he going to ask Daddy?” Lorena asked she didn't like Mário, she thought he was strange, he wasn't trustworthy."Of course! It will all be hidden” said Alyssa smiling, happy with the proposal, she could finally be in charge of a big business.“This is all because you want to have p
- POV AUTHOR NARRATING“Do you want to be fucked by your husband?” he asked, he liked to refer to each other that way "Husband and Wife".“I wanted to,” he said, wrapping his arms around Atlas' neck, brushing his lips with his own.“Unfortunately, your grandmother doesn't want that,” he said, moving her away a little, he kneaded her breasts with his long fingers, resisting the urge to bite them. “I need to respect your grandmother, we are at your parents’ house.”He put the nightgown on her, and guided her to the armchair, the soup should already be ready to be eaten.Luz remained silent and just let her thoughts work, processing the blonde's attitude, he had honor and despite the situation, he respected her parents and her family.Atlas gladly fed her, demanding that she eat everything. As soon as the two lay down, he was careful not to let himself be dominated by the desire of his flesh, he had the right to possess her, but he restrained himself as best he could to show in this smal
- POV AUTHOR NARRATING“Did you have the courage to ask for your cousin’s hand?!” she whispered without realizing the “nonsense” she was saying around Fernanda."What do you mean?" Fernanda asked. Derek, who was suspicious of his cousins' affair, remained silent.“It’s none of my business,” said Atlas. Hearing the noise coming from the main door, Fernanda despaired, Atlas, already close to the stairs, carefully and quickly began to climb the steps.Atlas walked down the hallway calmly, inside of him, part of him wanted to be seen, for the whole situation to end. Revenge wasn't so important anymore, he wanted Luz and the baby.Luz, seeing her father arriving, decided to go downstairs to find out what could have happened. When she opened the door, she had the wonderful surprise of finding Atlas who was beginning to get irritated for not having found his wife's room the first time.“Atlas” heard the whisper of the Light.He turned towards her and smiled at finally seeing her, Luz quickly