When I got away from them, my boat suddenly stopped working. I immediately picked up the rowing that was next to me and immediately swerved.
But even before I could paddle long, I heard gunfire from the direction where Reign and his men were. I stopped and looked back. I can’t see much, but I know they’re shooting now.
I don’t really know what’s going on. My brain has not yet accepted that I have entered a perilous world that I thought only came true in manga and movies.
I turned my gaze to the front and continued rowing. I shouldn’t have stopped. I didn’t want to waste the sacrifice Reign made so that I could escape away from them.
I don’t know why he’s doing this to someone like me, so I have to answer it all. I need to get an answer from him!
“You must survive today, Reign. Because I’m sure wha
Reign got off first when the speedboat reached the shore. He still holds the gun as he reaches out his hand to help me down as well. When I got down, he suddenly placed his right hand on the side of my waist and gently pulled me closer to him.I was shocked at what Reign did. Even though he was hit by a bullet in the left arm, and I knew he was exasperated, his body didn’t seem to be running out of energy. Is he really a robot?I just ignored him. I wanted to struggle, but I couldn’t because I was also losing physical strength. I just turned my gaze to the front.“What happened to you, Sir Reign?” One of the female islanders suddenly asked while anxiously looking at Reign. When I looked at the faces of them all, I don’t know there was a trace of concern as they looked at Reign’s arm with a bullet wound.Reign gently released my waist, but he kept me sta
“You should put clothes first, miss, so that you won’t catch a cold. I also don’t want to fall into the master’s hands,” said Thraia and immediately changed the expression on her face. She bowed her head. I let out a deep sigh and nodded. I turned away from Thraia and immediately went back into the bathroom. When I got inside, I faced the long mirror and stare at my own reflection. I touched the skin close to my collarbone. Only now did I notice its redness and bruising. Maybe it was earlier when the yacht we were on sank. I remember my body hitting one of the appliances inside the cabin. But it is not big and can be covered by clothes, just a little painful tho. I sighed and turned my back while I leaned on the sink and roamed my eyes inside. The bathroom was total minimalist and had strategic features. When I turned my face at the right corner, a sunken tub full of lotus f
WARNING: There's an inappropriate scene for youngsters! But you can read anyway, I'm just giving a heads-up. Enjoy! <3 — “You look stunning,” Reign greeted me as I stepped on the last step of the stairs. He was wearing a mint green t-shirt and faded jeans while his hair was a little wet. He had just finished taking a bath. I don’t know if I will answer him. His deep, blue eyes stared at me. Suddenly my chest throbbed as my gaze landed on his kissable lips. Wait, did I say kissable? My God, Ruchee! I just shifted my gaze to his eyes because when I glanced at his lips, I remembered what happened when we kissed under the sea. My body heats up. Did we really do that? I can’t believe it happened! He immediately reached out his right hand. I stared at it and directly looked back into his eyes, “Take my hand,” said Reign. His baritone voice filled my
I washed my face in front of the sink. I don’t know what time it is. I woke up early because Reign and I were going somewhere. I do not know where because he didn’t bother to tell me about it. When I finished washing, I reach out for the face towel placed at the top of the sink. After I wiped my face with a dry towel, I stared at my reflection. I drew in air and exhaled heavily. I suddenly remembered what happened last night, which made me blush, and my chest throbbed. I took another deep breath. I will never forget how Reign inserted his hands inside my crop top and touch something sensitive. What is he thinking? I just realized what he was up to when he left the room. He can say it directly without making an example! I can understand by chance. I don’t know, but I was just surprised when both sides of my lips suddenly rose because of what I remembered last night. Honestly,
“Give me the umbrella,” Reign said when we got out of the house through the main door. One of his men handed him the black umbrella.I don’t have any idea what Reign will do with the umbrella. It’s still early in the morning, and there’s no heat from the sun yet. If there is one, it still can’t hurt our skin.It’s already given that his house is big and Reign came from a wealthy family and himself, but I still can’t help and be surprised when I see the whole of this vast house. Significantly, it was located at the top of the island, and you can see everything below.Ostentatious. That’s what can describe the exterior of Reign’s home. The way out of his house was full of Bermudas. Its width is like a manor. I didn’t know that this was the front of his house, surrounded by rare flowers.I can’t even describe the beauty
“Repeat it,” Reign said as I approached him. I looked at him in surprise. “What?” “What you said earlier, repeat it,” “I said a lot. And why? What’s up?” I was looking at Reign with confusion. He was staring directly into my eyes. “I want to hear what you said earlier,” Reign says. His baritone voice was serious, so my right eyebrow raised. “Is it my fault if you haven’t heard what I said?” Reign’s expression changed as the last word slips out of my mouth. I shivered when he suddenly looked at me with a warning. What? “I said nothing about not hearing your words earlier. I’m telling you to repeat what you said,” Reign even emphasizes the ‘repeat’ word. I stared at Reign eagerly. I’ve said many things before; which one does he want to hear? “Is it about you having good people on your island?” Reign’s forehead furrowed.
“What’s your reason to help me?” I asked, trying to act like I overlooked her purpose. It’s given that he like Reign, and I don’t care, but why drag me in her feelings? Sharmon did not answer and immediately turned her eyes to the two guards behind me. She seemed bothered to speak further because of them. “First of all, can we talk privately without them?” I just raised my right eyebrow at what she said. Sharmon seemed afraid that they would hear our current conversation. But maybe, even if I want to get rid of them, nothing will happen. “How can I do that? They won’t listen to me because I’m not their boss, and they aren’t my men. They are under Reign and not mine,” I answered directly. Her expression changed. I don’t like her because she’s something strange. She clicks her tongue slowly. I think she’s already irritated because of what I reacted to, “They will. Just try,”  
“Ruchee!” My conversation with Thraia was interrupted by a loud bang coming from the front door.I saw Reign run closer to the sofa I was sitting on. I also felt Thraia’s sudden stand as she was sitting next to me. When Reign got close to where I was, he was out of breath. I feel like he ran up the giant stairs to reach his house.What’s his problem?I was about to ask when Reign suddenly put his hand on my forehead and moved it to my neck as if to see if I had a fever. Because of what he did, I held my breath. His face was too close to my nose and mouth. I could see how Reign’s jaw went up and down because of the hard breathing he was impulsing to himself.When he checked that I had no fever, he stood up and turned around. I thought he would leave, but he just took a deep breath before returning his face to me. His blue eyes stared with concern.
WARNING: Mature content ahead!—Three years later...“Congratulations, my love for passing the Nursing Licensure Examination.”Reign’s introduction as I set my foot inside our house. Two years ago, Reign and I decided to build our own home. Of course, I insist that I will share the expenses since I still have my savings for Russiana’s operation. Reign paid all the fees three years ago at the hospital without me knowing.I looked at my wristwatch and turned back my eyes to him, “It’s already late. Why are you still awake?” I said as I walked inside our room while passing Reign.“I’m waiting for you, my love.”“You don’t have many things to do in the Clan?” Reign shrugged. Reign was attractive with his tiny beards. It’s making my heart thump like in a
“Where are you?” Reign asked from the other line while my phone was in between my ear and my shoulder. I was currently at a Department Store, holding two paper bags. “I’m at a store.” “What store?” “It’s a secret.” “Ruchee.” “I’m doing an important thing. Gotta go. See you later; I love you.” I did not wait for Reign’s response and immediately turned off the phone, so he couldn’t contact and disturb me later. I might spill out everything I have of my plan. I sigh and then looked at the saleslady in front of me. “Would you like to make that on our special room, ma’am?” I nodded then smiled at the saleslady. “That would be great.” After she showed me and take me to the room she’s talking about, the saleslady left. There are some people inside the room, and when I
“Oh, stop that, sweety. You just had surgery last week, and you need to take a rest for the whole three months.”I muttered when Russiana pulled her things out from the bag, “But I want to study, Ruru,” she sadly said. Is sigh and sat on matching her height. I reached for her cheeks and gently cupped them as I stared at her eyes.“There’s a time for that, okay? Ruru already asked your teacher about your leave of absence for five months. They agreed because of your health issues. Do you want me to get mad at you?” Russiana shrugged her head gently, “That’s good, then listen to Ruru, okay?” she nodded. I brought my lips to her forehead and planted a kiss in there.After Russiana put her things back inside the bag, we got out of her room. I looked at her as I hold her tiny hands. I can’t stop smiling, and my heart was now at rest from being
“Do you like this?”“No.”“How about this?”“Not either. I don’t like strawberries.”“Chocolate?”“Sort of. Maybe that’ll work.”“Okay. Just wait for a second, and I will put some chocolate ice cream in a bowl.”I nodded then Reign walks out from my sight. I let out a deep sigh. It’s been three days since the incident happen where I almost lost my life again on Sharmon’s hands and was saved by Reign.After that night, Reign told his men to find Sharmon, but she’s already gone in the City. They tracked her and got the information that she already flees out to foreign countries. Reign wanted to follow Sharmon with his connections, but I stopped him.Since she’s already
Reign cupped my cheeks as he was holding a gun. Our body was wet, and he gently sat on the ground while carrying me in his arms, making my body lying on his lap.“I’m sorry.”Reign said while sticking our wet forehead together. I did answer because my body is weak, and I want to recover my fallen energy. He hugged me tight, making me facing his neck.“I almost come late. Thank God,” he then kissed my forehead as he caressed my hair.“How did you find me?” Reign stared at me with worried eyes.“I tracked your phone,” he then caresses my cheeks, “Thank you for calling.”I no longer spoke, closing my eyes while in his arms. My body weakened. All I want to do right now is fall into Reign’s arms. I feel safe and secured. He gave me this feeling that I can rest my mind b
My heart was throbbing fast, and I can feel how my head throbs reluctantly because of Sharmon’s tight grip and pulling. Yes. The one who was following is Sharmon. I tried to struggle, hoping that I can break free from her hands, but I failed. I think Sharmon’s strength doubled from the last time she wanted to kill me. “Finally. I’m holding your life again, biatch.” She said as she put all her force on grabbing and pushing me to the ground. My body hits on floor, giving me pain in my back and nape. I tried to stand, but I think the bones on my legs were affected. It was in excruciating pain that made me groan secretly. I was too tired at the Bar earlier because there are many customers to serve; that’s why my body was doubled in pain. Sharmon took her steps to me and stomped me with all her might. I feel like everything I ate went up. “This is wha
It’s been four days since Reign and I have our last talk. As I said, he did not show his face in front of me; instead, he sends the twins to the apartment. I didn’t refuse because they were already there when I came home from work three days ago. I also didn’t expect them to take a room next to us.For the past few days, I tried not to think about Reign, but I failed. Everything I do reminds me of him. I no longer feel angry with him, but my chest aches. Maybe because of what I found out.Honestly, I’m not really displeased. I was just too surprised. I wanted to see Reign talk to him and hug him, but first, I had to consider whether I could face and listen to Reign’s admission.I sigh and cast out every thought I have and started walking out of the Nursing Laboratory. Since it’s Wednesday, we just finished our laboratory performing how to extract blood from a patient.
“Are you sick, Ruru?” Russiana asked behind me. I was lying on the bed while covered with a blanket.“No, I’m fine, sweety.”“Are you sure? Your voice is hoarse, Ruru. You sound like an old woman.”“No, don’t come near Ruru. I’m having a cold. You might catch it,” I reasoned when I felt Russiana take her body to the bed where I was lying on. I don’t want her to see my face. It was already swollen with tears last night.Fortunately, Russiana was asleep with Thraia, so they didn’t notice my sudden arrival. When I remembered what happened last night, I couldn’t help but cry. I immediately restrained myself because my sister might hear my soft sobs.“Okay. I will ask Thraia to make a soup for you.”“Thank you, sweety,” I felt my little sister&rs
“How did you know about this place?” I asked Reign with amusement as I was cutting the beefsteak on my plate. He just smiled, and he fills his mouth while looking at me. I just shrugged my head. He’s been staring since we seated at this table.“It’s a recommendation from Gab. I rent the whole place so that we can have our privacy. Did you like it?”My jaw dropped because of how he casually said rent, but I just nodded while casting out that shocked expression of mine, “Yes. I love it. I did not expect that this place existed.”“I should give Gab a pat on the head.”“Why?”“Because you liked the place.”We’ve talked about a lot of things while spending dinner alone together. I asked Reign about what I was curious about, but there’s one thing I can’t spil