“So how was your trip with your devil husband?” Cassius asked while feeding hay to the horse.I smiled when the thoughts and memories of Luther were refreshed in my mind. I never thought he would ever change. He was so gentle and protective throughout the journey. I had never seen this side of him. I just loved the way he made love to me every night, although we didn’t love each other. I liked his soft kisses and seductive voice, whispers in my ears. We even had a romantic dinner on the veranda with a view of the sunset. He even cooked food for the two of us several times. He had made me feel how important I was to him. I can not believe it because all these things were happening so fast. “What do you have in mind?” Cassius pulled me back to the present and gave me a questioning look. “I asked how your trip was?”I smiled and tucked my hair behind my ear. “It was fun.” “Fun?” He frowned.“Romantic, I guess.” He threw me a knowing smile before stepping inside the barn. After a momen
I jumped up in fright when I found a man on my bed.One side of Luther’s lips pulled into a smirk when he caught my pale expression. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you,” he said and rose to his feet. “Gosh!” I sighed and placed my hand on my chest, feeling my wild heartbeat against my palm. “You just scared me.”“As I said, I didn’t mean to harm your….” He stepped up to me and rested his hand right against my heart. “Little heart...” He whispered, gazing into my eyes intently.I gently pushed his hand away and walked over to the wardrobe, feeling his intense stare piercing my back. Ugh! I just got out after a shower and found my husband sitting on my bed in the middle of the night.He must have been thinking I was crazy, who was taking a hot bath at midnight. But I wasn’t able to understand what to do. I could not sleep properly since I met my brother. My brother’s gloomy face flashed in my head whenever I closed my eyes. I had talked to him twice since our last meeting, but only t
I walked downstairs and strolled straight to the dining room where Cassius was enjoying his breakfast all by himself. When he heard the click of my heels, he looked up at me.“Good morning,” he greeted and gave me his charming smile. “Did you sleep well?”An unwanted pain gripped my chest when last night’s images surged in my head. A few hours ago Luther and I were happy in each other’s arms but after Juliana…I sighed exasperatedly and pushed her thoughts away and plopped down into the chair next to Cassius.“I slept well,” I lied and forced a smile. “What about you?”“I slept well and dreamed of you.” He chuckled and gave me a wink. “Kidding!!” He explained when he caught my grim expression. He stabbed his fork into the roast and cut a small slice off, and took it into his mouth.I looked at delicious food; scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, toast, and pancakes.“Why don’t you eat?” He grinned when he noticed my eyes. “You must be hungry. Help yourself, sweetheart.”I hesitated a mom
“You’re the sweetest brother-in-law,” I said while smiling at Cassius. He grinned widely. “I wish I were someone else to you.” “Someone else..?” “Boyfriend or secret lover.” He gave me a wink. “My asshole brother doesn’t deserve you.” I laughed, shaking my head. “You deserve someone better than me.” “No one is better than you, Noelle. You are just an amazing person.” “So are you,” I said and turned to the window, looking out. “Where are you taking me?” “Where would you like to go?” Cassius asked. “The same place we visited last time. That restaurant is so good and they serve really delicious food.” Guilt settled on my chest when I realized I was using Cassius for my benefit. I met my brother at that restaurant last month. And again he wanted to meet me there.“How about we go to some other place? Because we have been there many times. I think we should go to the seaside and enjoy the seafood. What do you think?” Cassius suggested.“No, I want to go to that restaurant..” I said
I paced back and forth in the room, growing restless with each passing hour. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t understand how to help my brother without betraying my husband. My brain and heart were in great conflict with these two people.My brain wants my brother back, but my heart doesn’t want to betray Luther again.I’d promised Ned that I would hand him Luther’s Mac within two days. But I wasn’t able to make the right decision. I was confused. I was very confused. Should I help my brother? He wanted my help. I still remembered his face. He looked so wounded and shattered and lost. He was broken and helpless. He and Winifred had lost their first child. It must have been painful. Did Luther torture them? Why didn’t he tell me he’d found my brother then? Huh, why would he even tell me? Who the hell am I to him? I sat down in the chair and put my head in my hands as my throat thickened with sobs. My mind wandered back to that day when I’d learned everything about Luther.‘Luther ma
I turned my head to Luther, who was lying next to me and sleeping soundly. His arm wrapped around my waist and his cheeks pressed against the pillow. I lifted my hand and gently ran my hand through his messy hair. I gazed at his lips that were slightly parted and small snores were escaping from those. I smiled and moved my hand down on his handsome face which looked charming, without a deep frown between his brows.My phone beeped with a text message. Sadness crushed me when I realized who could text me at 4 A.M. Ned! I had to leave Luther forever! I had no choice. I’m sorry Luther.I leaned over and gave a peck on his lips. I gently held his hand and placed it on the pillow and leaped to my feet. I tiptoed to the wardrobe and removed a pair of jeans and a top before disappearing into the bathroom. After a while, I got out and tied my hair into a ponytail, and grabbed my handbag. Suddenly, Luther’s shiny pistol caught my attention. I approached the nightstand and grabbed it. It was
Once I pulled up in front of the mansion, my pulse slammed against my neck. I swallowed hard and got out of the car. Nobody was in sight. I hesitated a moment before stepping into the mansion. I felt the adrenaline rushing through my body, and a cold sweat broke out on my back. I looked across the living room; it was perfectly still. Everything was completely frozen. I heard neither voices nor footsteps. I gasped and backed off when Luther came out of the blue. He was fully dressed in his dark suit. His hands were in his pants pocket and his sharp eyes fixed on me. “Where have you been?” He asked quietly, his expression unreadable. I swallowed hard, feeling my pounding heart against my chest. “I….” I turned, breathless with anxiety. “I...I’m…” I closed my eyes for a moment. I could not form a single word. “Where have you been?!” he growled and made me jump in fright. “Cassius….” I choked and tried to hold the tears back. “He….” Before I could speak, a black shadow came over me an
Again, my stomach rolled, and I dashed to the small bathroom and threw up. I vomited four times that day. I grabbed a towel and wiped my mouth off, feeling an acidic taste on my tongue. I leaned against the concrete wall of the toilet, feeling dizzy. I could not understand what was happening to me for the last few days. I had been feeling tired, sick, and dizzy. I gazed at the dark ceiling which only gave me a shiver down my spine. This place was very scary. No lights, only darkness. I didn’t know Luther treated all his enemies this way. Maybe he was granting me privilege because I got my food on time and even fresh clothes. The only problem I had been facing was a bed that stank horribly. Maybe that was the reason I had been throwing up for a few days. This place was small, smelly, and dirty. I never thought that such a place could be possible in such a splendid mansion.I huffed and turned to sink and splashed some cold water onto my face, wishing the cold liquid would ease my tens