Robin"You could have said goodbye, you know, you're rude. '' Armie keeps talking to me in my head from the time I get on the plane until I arrive at Central City."Even if I say goodbye, it isn't going to change anything, Armie, and you are my wolf. You're supposed to be stopping me with Axel. You know that it's wrong to marry a human; you know I broke several rules That are sacred to our kind."Armie does not answer; I feel like I offend her with my words, but what else can I say? She has to pick a side, and Armie has no choice but to choose mine. I can't afford her counter-flowing me.Axel is someone who needs my help, and that's what he will be moving forward. I'm wrong to expect physical attention and affection from a stranger; I just met. I'm nuts for marrying him.As I open the door of my house, a familiar wolfy scent is overtaking the tip of my nose."How're the Himalayan mountains? Did you catch some wild bears?"Rolf doesn't throw me a look; he is cold and quiet like he alwa
"Alright, Sir.""Is there anything else you have for me?""That would be all Sir, if you need me, you can push the intercom, and I'll answer you right away."She gets out of my sight, and I ponder Robin's possible reaction if she finds out she isn't getting the property. I'm cruel, but I want her to myself. The only way to get her back is to push her to the limits; in no time, she'll come back to me crawling.Roe isn't going away from me just yet. Not because I love her, but I admit I'm distracted by her. The contract says at least six months to a year of being married, despite Roe knowing she quickly found someone new to replace me. Like how often does she do that? Like how she changes her clothes, perhaps?I'm Axel, and I always get what I want by crook or hook.A knock on the food pulls me out of my morning realizations, "Time for the board meeting, Sir."I pick my body up from my seat, buttoning my suit jacket back on, "Grab my Macbook and a notepad with pen, follow me.""Of cours
RobinI'm boiling with madness for him; how dare he talk so lowly of me. I click the ground floor button leaving the business tower. My hands are trembling. I'm so full of hatred for the man. I have nothing for him but good, yet he betrays me, and I know that Axel isn't even sorry; he talks with pride and ego. An altogether prudent guy!I pave out of the tower before my demons cripple inside of me, and my eyes blacken for waiting to break Axel's bones or snap his neck for all the malicious accusations he had for me."Take a deep whiff, Ria suppress your anger; you might shapeshift here for the first time, and I can't hold it longer."Armie is talking to me in my head, reminding me to keep my cool, but I can't help myself; he deserves my wrath; I ground my teeth hard until I taste the blood on my lips.I signal for a cab, and tell the driver my home address; moments later, I'm quickly opening my front door."Breath in, breathe out, Ria." I shut my eyes, trying to control the unleashing
"Is that right?""Don't pretend as if you aren't a playboy."I take her foot in my lap and massage it. Roe is too busy glaring at me to realize where she keeps her feet. I smile and knead my fingers into her heel, talking while doing it."I won't lie—I'm far from a virgin, but I don't just fuck women around my lovely wife. You can take my words."She snorts. "You're what? Not fucking around? Quit with the lies, Axel."I lower my tone. "I'm not, and you know it.""Tell that to the women who will believe you."I'm kneading her foot, adding pressure to her sensual spots. "But what if I'm tired of not having my wife around? Will you let me live with you? As per the contract, we should be living under one roof, sleeping in one be--"He sucks in a deep breath, enjoying the massage. Her toes curl, and the woman can't help but moan. "Wow! I would ask you to stop massaging my foot, but wow—you're good!"I flash her a wicked smile. "If you consider the foot massage good, wait until I show you h
AxelRoe eats fast and, as mom keeps asking her endless questions like she's a criminal and my mother is an ex FBI agent."So you graduated from Harvard? Isn't that a prestigious school?"My jaw slacks, barely reaching the floor. I had no idea that Robin studied at Harvard. That's why she's freaking intelligent and confident. She speaks eloquently and classily."My parents died early, but that made sure I had a roof in my head and proper education."My mom seems sad for Robin hearing her parents died."That's so nice. Do you miss them?" My mother might be tactless, but she had a heart of gold. She cares."Not a day passes by that I don't think of them."I eye Roe, and I admire her strength, and her positive point of view is purely impeccable."You don't have to be lonely now; Axel loves you; I can feel it; you have a family in us, Roe."Roe gives a slight smile; when she smiles, I can sense my heart racing a million miles away. She affects me so much; not any woman does this to me. Ro
"I don't have a lot of food at home. I'm not exactly home often enough to prepare five-star dinners, but I have James now, my British butler. You can ask him to cook any you want."His eyes meet mine, sending butterflies soaring up the walls of my stomach. "The bedroom is next to the living room, and the bathroom I believe we passed on our way here."I nod. "Okay."After retaining eye contact for more than a minute, he continues walking, leaving me wondering what he sees when he looks at me."And this is where the food is made."I follow him into his kitchen and take a seat while Axel searches his fridge with darting eyes.The outline of his muscles is visible through his white t-shirt, and his corded arm with a tattoo running under the fabric makes it hard to peel my eyes off him. He must be over six feet tall, and I would guess he is thirty-something."I have bread and yogurt. Are you fine eating that?"I sourly throw him a look. "I can't ask for more when you have so kindly taken
If my mom is alive and well, will she ask me to buy her favorite apple crumble pie and eat it with her? This is the case for me; I have so many what-ifs, so many wishes left unanswered because my mother isn't here with me anymore. Looking at Amanda makes ne furious more than pleased; I'm not given a chance to fight with her that night, and until now, whoever that evil pack who murdered mine perished without getting punished. I'm savoring the burden in my hands like the blood of my collection is on me. "That's my favorite too among others in the world; I'll try to drop by--, I mean, get you some when I get home." Amanda welcomes me in her arms, hugging me gently, "Thank you, you're so sweet like sugar, and I'm happy after so long I found a daughter in you." I don't know how to hug people back; it isn't my nature. I'm not the affectionate girl in the room. I don't belong to anyone or anything all my life, but why do I feel somehow I do now? "I have to go now." I walk, aiming for th
AxelI am wearing my best suit today. I'm officially the President, CEO, and owner of Crawford Group Of Companies Incorporate.James is driving me to the office tower. I'm glad that he's a punctual man and I shouldn't worry about him being late. My late grandfather once said, "Time is money, Axel. You better manage your time wisely." I have followed that mantra ever since, and not ever once have I regretted my decision. My grandfather is a wise and kind man.You can call me an ingrate child or son if you must, but I admit I hated my father; who wouldn't? I saw changed women like a leopard change its spots; I witnessed how my mother cried every night, fighting for their marriage until Aunt Leila came and my father had a daughter with her in secret. I remember vividly how my mother's world crumbled into debris when that happened. In the end, my father chose his beloved mistress over my mom, over his family, and me.Heaven might hear my mother cry for so many sleepless nights that one da