"Hello, everyone, I'm home!" Ava stepped into her apartment with several boxes, her face lit up. "Mom!" Morticia rushed downstairs to hug her tightly, her face lightly made up to hide her slightly swollen eyes. Ava hugged her tightly. "Aww, my sweet girl. I've missed you so much!" "Okay, Mom, you're crushing my bones right now," Morticia mumbled against her chest. Ava broke the hug and kissed her cheek. "How was Paris?" Morticia chuckled. "It was fantastic! The shoot only took a few hours, and Josephine and I spent the rest of the time exploring Paris. It was fun. I'll take you there for vacation during the holidays," Ava said. "Sure," Morticia nodded. As Ava stepped further inside, Morticia noticed someone helping with Ava's remaining bags-Klaus. Her smile faded as their gazes met. He halted his movement and slowly shut Ava's trunk. Morticia sighed. She had mentally prepared herself for this. "Hello, Mrs. Ava," Rhea greeted, surprising Ava. "Rhea, right?" "Yeah
"What I meant was... I want to ruin you."_Those words slipped out before he could think. Damn it! Why did he say that?"Sorry, forget I said that." He quickly added.Morticia, on the other hand, didn't know how to react. Ruin her? What did that even mean?A knock suddenly disrupted the tension in the room. Jamie was here. She glanced back at Klaus, anxiety bubbling in her chest.He might misunderstand the situation. Gawd, what was she going to do?"Who's it?" Klaus asked, his voice slurred."Uhm, Jamie."Hearing the name, a frown settled on Klaus's face."Klaus, you need to leave," she urged."Alright," he replied without pushing back, and Morticia felt a wave of relief.Jamie's smile faded when he saw Klaus leaving as Morticia opened the door. He gave her a questioning look after Klaus was out of sight."Nothing happened, I swear," Morticia explained."Then why did he come?""He was drunk and just rambling," she replied, inviting Jamie in, though his upset gaze still lingered on he
"You're fun to tease. My bad, bro, I'm just kidding. Don't take it too seriously." Vincent said then his expression turned serious. "When are you going to visit your mom?"Klaus sighed. "I don't want to remind her of my dad.""Jesus! Klaus, she didn't mean that word. You behaved like an asshole that night, and she snapped at you.""I really do remind her of my dad. My existence hurts her. She's happy without me," Klaus interjected."You say things you don't mean. You do that all the time. Do you know how many times you've tried to push me away? I've just learned how to snap you back to your senses during your mood swings.""So what's your point exactly?" Klaus snapped back."Visit her. She misses you. I saw it in her eyes the last time I was there," Vincent countered."And when was that?""The last time I saw her was definitely the last time i saw her last," Vincent replied, and the room fell silent.They both burst into laughter."The fuck did you just say?" Klaus said, his smile fad
"Uh... no, you misheard," Ava stammered, making Klaus frowned harderm"Mom, we all heard it. Who's getting married?" Morticia asked, intrigued.When Ava didn't respond, Klaus stood and dialed a number."Klaus," Ava tried to stop him, but he dashed out. Luckily, the person on the other end picked up just in time."Hello, son.""Dad," Klaus kept his voice steady. "Mom told me about the wedding. How's it going?""She did?" His father's tone was surprised, and Klaus frowned. "I'm sorry, son. I needed a woman in my life, and your mother isn't...""Fuck! You're getting married?!" Klaus yelled, his fury igniting."What? We are divorced, Klaus.""Divorce? Are you fucking kidding me?! After all the shit you put her through, you're going to marry another woman? Are you insane?!""Klaus, you should talk to your mother before lashing out at me like this. This isn't my-""Fuck you!" He spat, ending the call."Klaus!" Morticia called, worried, as she watched him turn away. Ava was panicking, Jamie
He was doing it again, driving her crazy with his words. Everything he did seemed to have that effect on her. But no-she couldn't fall for this, not after she had promised Jamie.Forcing her attention to the messy room, she began to clean up."What are you doing?" he asked."What does it look like I'm doing?" she shot back.He stared at her for a moment before joining in, rearranging the clutter and putting misplaced items back in their places. She tried to turn on his lamp, but it was broken."Leave it. I'll buy another tomorrow," he said, and she nodded in agreement.After several minutes, they finished tidying up. He looked up at her."Thanks.""You're welcome," she replied, her gaze falling on his bleeding knuckles. "Where's your first aid kit? You're bleeding."Klaus glanced down at his wound. "No, I'm fine.""Where is it?" she pressed again, and when he didn't respond, she recalled where it was stored and headed to the drawer in the corner, pulling out the box."Sit," she ordere
Morticia glanced under the table, her lips pouting as confusion etched across her face. She sat back up and searched her bag."You cool?" Jamie asked after ordering snacks for them."I can't find my phone," Morticia complained as she continued searching."Maybe you left it with Rhea," Jamie suggested.She sighed in frustration. "Can I have yours? I need to check.""Alright." He pulled out his phone, unlocked it, and handed it over to her.Morticia’s eyes landed on his wallpaper — it was a picture of her reading in the library. It seemed recent."I'm your wallpaper?""You're my girlfriend... so why not?" He grinned, his aura cheerful.Instead of calling her number, she opened Jamie's gallery, and her eyes widened when she saw so many pictures of herself, taken without her knowledge. She scrolled down and found plenty more.She frowned."When did you take all of these?""Is it wrong?"Morticia’s lips twitched as she slid the phone back to him."I have something to tell you," she said. G
"Hmp..."Moans and groans filled the room as Klaus’s lips moved against Morticia's, passionate, hard, and possessive. His fingers trailed down her spine, sending electric currents through her body.He broke the kiss and gazed at her with those dark, metallic eyes."Do you like my touch?" he asked, repeating the motion and pausing at the hook of her bra. She swallowed hard, feeling his breath against her skin.She nodded, unable to find her voice. His touch had stolen her breath, and all she could think about was kissing his lips again."C'mon, say it, Bunnie. I want to hear it from those full lips of yours. Use them," Klaus whispered, his words stirring something deep inside her—desire."Yes..." her voice came out hushed, more like a soft moan. He smiled, clearly enjoying the way her body trembled under his touch."Yes, what?" he teased, leaning closer and brushing his lips against her chin as his hand slowly unhooked her white lace bra."Yes, I like your touch, Klaus," she replied, f
Klaus sighed and stepped out reluctantly."Let him in, then," he said, but when Mr. Liam checked again, there was no one."Uh, he’s gone," Liam informed Klaus, who frowned."What?" Klaus mumbled. "Is he getting old or something?""I have to go," Morticia said from behind him."Are you sure? It’s pretty dark already. You can stay the night if you want," he offered. She badly wanted to agree, but Ava must be waiting for her. Vincent would be home tonight, and they might start to suspect something.She didn’t want anyone to know what was going on between her and Klaus. Not yet.Klaus seemed to understand. "I’ll walk you home, then.""No, you should go back and have your dinner before it gets cold. Goodnight," she said, walking away as his gaze followed her until she was out of sight.However, someone else’s gaze was on her as she crossed the street."Why didn’t Klaus come out, huh?" Jamie mumbled, glancing down at the gun in his hand. He chuckled, running his fingers through his hair.He
Cassian’s chest heaved, his face reddened with anger as he glanced at the men who had utterly betrayed him. His voice tinged with anger and deperation. “You fools! You think Klaus will treat you right? Klaus isn’t even a Moore!”“But my husband led the clan in defeating their greatest enemy," Morticia glared sharply, her voice cold. "While you hid and cowered in fear,” Cassian gritted his teeth in anger, but that anger quickly turned to fear the moment the door opened. A lifeless body fell at the threshold making Cassian gulped in fear, and Klaus stepped in, blood staining his face and black suit, making him look like a handsome devil emerging straight from hell.Cassian trembled as Klaus approached with light yet powerful steps, an instinctive fear making him shift back. Sweat pooled his body.Klaus’s strong arm wrapped possessively around Morticia’s waist, while his other hand gripped a gun aimed directly at Cassian’s forehead.“Wait! Wait! Are you really going to kill me? I’m one
Cassian's face quickly twisted from an amused one into a panicked one. “How the hell did he find us?” They must have underestimated Klaus. How did Klaus even know they were after him?Drake’s jaw clenched. “I'll head out to stop him.” He grabbed his gun and stepped out of the room with some men.Cassian, however, swiftly pulled out his gun and pointed it at Morticia’s forehead. He chuckled.“What makes him think I won't kill you before he gets here?” Cassian asked with a smirk. He clicked on his gun, ready to shoot, but Morticia showed no fear; Cassian knew she was only acting tough.“Ending you right here will solve everything and bring everything back together. If you die, Klaus will forget all about you and marry my daughter.”Cassian crooked his neck. “That’s how he is; he doesn't give a fuck about anyone. Even you. You're just a worthless whore he'll soon throw away. So I'll do you the favor by driving this bullet into your forehead.”“Oh, little man. Our bond is way stronger tha
As Rhea told Morticia the whole story about Valerie’s uncle, Morticia felt anger and worry rising in her chest.The urge to find the man named Drake triggered her.“He said that bastard is in town. Definitely has a motive… a dangerous one, I presume,” Rhea sighed. “Val asked me not to tell anyone… but I think you already know the reason why I'm telling you.”Morticia nodded, knowing what Rhea meant. “Sure, that bastard needs to be caught. How dare he return after all he did and still have the guts to appear at Nana's funeral?”“I know, right? I wish I could break both of his legs!” Rhea's jaw clenched, and Morticia gave her an assuring squeeze.“It's okay… we’ll find him.”****“Drake Grayson,” Klaus's jaw clenched. “I know that bastard.”“You do?” Morticia asked, a slight hint of hope lacing her voice. If Klaus knows him, then they can have their revenge for what he did to Valerie.“Yes. And as a matter of fact… he is after me,” Klaus said, his voice devoid of panic. He looked as tho
Rhea didn't realize the tears that slipped down her face, running down her own cheek. Never had she thought Valerie could face such cruelty from her own relative—someone she had once trusted.Why do trusted people seem to hurt her? Even her only sister and her first love did, cheating on her on her birthday.“Oh… Val,” Rhea whispered.“I was nine.” Valerie's jaw was gritted so hard that her teeth sent a signal of aching. “No one seems to believe me since there was no proof to support my claim, and I had spoken up too late,” Valerie whispered, her voice slightly heavy with emotion. “Nana wasn't around. It was just my sister who tried to fight for me.”“She tried to get to the root of the matter, wanting to run a test on me, but… the police never listened…”Rhea’s jaw clenched. “They must be insane. How could they dismiss you like that? How could they turn their backs on a child?” she whispered, her voice trembling with anger and sorrow.Valerie let out a bitter laugh, the sound devoid
Rhea returned home a bit early from work. Setting her coat aside, she stepped further into the room. Her eyes searched for Valerie. Was she not home yet?“Val?” Rhea called out gently, deciding to check their room. Getting there, she hesitated but pushed the thought aside. She opened the door, and there was Valerie, sitting on the bed, her back bent, her face cradled in her palms, and her elbows resting on her knees. She seemed lost in thought, a million miles away.Rhea stepped forward, her steps light and careful. Sadness swept across her features.“Val,” she called lightly, but Valerie remained unmoved, still drowning in her thoughts.Sighing, Rhea stepped closer and touched Valerie's shoulder.Valerie seemed to snap out of her trance, her gaze shooting up to meet Rhea's. “Rhea!”She stood up to face her and took a deep breath, clearing her throat and masking the sadness that Rhea had glimpsed for a fleeting moment.“Hey… uh, you got off work quite early. How are you doing?” Valer
Klaus chuckled, a low sound that felt like music to her ears. He pressed a swift kiss to her cheek.“Go freshen up. Breakfast will be ready soon,” he said, pulling away.Morticia noticed the restraint in his retreat. She would have loved to tease him more, but her body ached, though she tried to deny it.Back in the room, she entered the bathroom, opting for a warm bath since it was quite cold outside. The weather was relaxing, and she could already imagine using the chill as an excuse to have Klaus wrap his strong arms around her and talk for hours.She wished this honeymoon would never end.After her bath, she stared at her reflection. Love marks adorned her delicate skin, reminders of their passion.Geez, Morticia, enough with the thoughts about him.But no, there was no stopping them. Klaus was her husband now. Hers forever. She imagined their future—children, boys or girls, whatever God blessed them with. She pictured herself and Klaus parenting together, telling stories to their
In the cold hall, Drake weaved his way through. His shoulders were squared, his eyes serious, and his expression cold as ice. At the end of the hall stood three guards, securing a room.Drake gave them a nod, and one of the guards knocked on the door, announcing his presence. Upon receiving permission, the guards opened the door, letting Drake step inside.The room was large and imposing, with dark walls. In the middle of the room was a king-sized bed, where a man lay surrounded by three women, their hands and lips shamelessly exploring him.“What is it, Drake?” Cassian Moore raised his gaze to Drake, his calloused hand squeezing the ass of the woman straddling him. “Care to join before discussing whatever it is that’s on your mind?”“It’s about the new Don,” Drake said, his tone cautious. “He just got married.”Cassian’s brow furrowed as he sat up abruptly. “Klaus Barnard got married?” he questioned, disbelief sharpening his voice.“Yes. He tried to keep it a secret. His wife’s name
Work continued as usual, with Morticia's team chatting about how much they would miss this office compared to their own. They spoke about the treats, the atmosphere, and the facilities.But Morticia's fingers kept tapping on her desk, her mind drifting.She sighed. "What the hell is wrong with me? I should be patient, right?"She leaned back in her sleek black chair. "Is he bored of me?""Is something troubling you, Miss Addams?" Lisa asked.Morticia snapped out of her trance. "No, there's nothing wrong.""Don't worry about the project. We did an awesome job," Nolan reassured her.Morticia forced a smile and tried her best to focus on her work.--By evening, Morticia got out of a cab, paid the driver, and shut the door. She checked Klaus's message again and sighed.~Meet me at our spot. 8pm, don't be late~Her gaze shifted to the small beach ahead. "What could he be planning?"As she walked further, her eyes caught sight of a transparent tent. Approaching it, her heart warmed at the
The sun settled on Morticia's face, stirring her awake from sleep.She moaned softly, shifting in the soft bed. Her head bumped into a firm chest, prompting her eyes to flutter open and meet a pair of beautiful metallic eyes."Good morning, love," Klaus greeted in a sweet, deep voice that made her blush and smile."How long have you been staring at me?" she asked, her voice tiny, like a little child.She recalled last night's activities, and heat crept onto her cheeks. She quickly covered her face with the duvet."Shy?" Klaus chuckled, pulling the duvet away, but she covered her face again. "You're damn cute."He tugged the duvet away again, pinning it down this time so she couldn't hide. He leaned down to kiss her.Morticia smiled brightly. "Is this real?" she whispered.Klaus didn't reply. Instead, he leaned down and kissed her again, nibbling her lips gently to let her know it wasn't a dream.He was really here with her. She wasn't the cold, distant woman she had been since his ret