Raymond was gobsmacked. He gaped."Who is the person I saw just now? Leila is with you currently in a black car."David's breath had become unsteady."What?"Raymond quickly ended the call. He entered a car and began to chase after them.Scarlet shook her head. What had happened to everyone? She had thought Raymond had entered his car so he could drop her off.Now he had sped off leaving her behind again?She hissed. She would wave down a taxi and get back home."Yes, boss. I have her with me in the car now."Leila watched David transform into a young man in his early 30s.She gaped."You're not David?"She opened her eyes widely. She was sure her eyes were not malfunctioning."Should I kill her now?"Leila was startled. She had no idea who he was speaking to. Why did he want to kill her? She had done nothing wrong.She looked around her in the car if she would find any other person with them. But it was only the two of them."Who are you? What do you guys want from me?"Leila asked.
Leila woke slowly, her eyelids fluttering open as she tried to make sense of her surroundings. As her vision adjusted, she realized she was in a hospital room, the sterile white walls and beeping machines providing a stark contrast to her hazy memories.Beside her in bed, David bent his head sleeping. Pushing herself up slightly, Leila winced as a dull ache spread across her body.She felt a serious pounding in her head.She pressed her forehead with her hand. She realized a bandage was wrapped around her head.She shut her eyes, unsure of what had happened to her.David's eyelids fluttered open. He raised her head, and his eyes widened.He quickly sat beside her in bed. He was shaking with excitement."Thank you for coming back to me."His eyes glistened with tears as he hugged her.Confused and disoriented, Leila furrowed her brows and tried to recall what had happened.She could recall the sound of screeching tires but it was as though it was in her head. She winced painfully as he
On the day of Leila's discharge from the hospital. David had prepared something to welcome her home.Soft, soothing music played in the background, beautifully arranged flowers adorned the entryway, and the aroma of her favorite meal wafted through the air."Welcome back home my sweet love."His voice was filled with warmth. Leila felt delighted. She was grinning from ear to ear.Leila was stunned.David had arranged beautiful portraits of the memories they had shared. She looked back at him with wide eyes."How did you get this?"David shrugged his shoulders. He had his way of secretly taking pictures of Leila.He had taken a selfie with her too. He wondered if she had forgotten.Those memories were part of him and would never fade forever. He cherished those moments, and they meant so much to him.David held her hand lovingly."Come. I have prepared something for you."Leila was curious. He led her to the dining room.Leila was met with the sight of a beautifully set table. Candles
Collins alighted from the car. He hummed his favorite song. He was so much at ease now that he had broken up with Scarlet.His face beamed with happiness. He opened the tall front door. It would be a busy week for him.He had plotted a scheme to end David and Leila. He was sure it would be successful this time around.He got inside still swimming. He was stunned at the sight that greeted him. Rebecca was there on the ground with her eyes closed.He moved closer to her."Rebecca."He called unto her. He wondered why she was lying on the tiled floor. When there was no response from her, he leaned over her to check her pulse. Fear gripped him.Rebecca was rushed into the operating room. An operation would be carried out on her. Collins was asked to stay outside.He paced the corridor, unsure of what to do. He knew it would be a bad idea if he called David on the phone to inform him about Rebecca's condition.He would feel betrayed if he found out Rebecca had been staying in his house a
Scarlet tore her wrist with the knife.She was yelling out in pain. She felt like dying. How could her life be so pathetic?She clutched at her chest. She questioned her life.She wailed like a mother who had lost her children. She didn't know what to call all that had been happening to her.She felt so unlucky. She wondered if she was the problem. She had tried her best. She did all she could for their relationship to work out.She had thought Collins would be her husband, and she would have something to say to people and society if they asked about her marital status.She desired more than just wanting her status to change from being a single mother and a divorcee to a married woman.She had been writing a story of how she found true love again after divorce.She had plans. She would publish it if they got married. Tears slid down her face.She didn't care about the blood gushing from her wrist. The pain couldn't be compared to the pain she felt in her heart.She started beating her
David sat across from Silas in the grand living room.He had come to him to seek for advice. He was in a state of dilemma.He respected Silas a lot. Silas had taken him in when his parents were assassinated by a powerful Alpha werewolfHis parents had gone to a Lycan party held by their closest and distant family friend who lived downtown.They had left David with his uncle, Silas. David was just five then. He had begged his parents to stay back since the next day would be his birthday.It was a stormy night. He was staring outside through the window. He was all alone by himself.He shook as the thunder clapped. His uncle was not home too, he had an emergency call and had gone out.The staff attended to him, but he refused to eat. The violent clap of the thunder rang in his ear.He was so furious. He didn't talk to his uncle's staff or reply to them when they asked him what he would love to eat.They brought him food but he did not touch it. It was his birthday but the most horrible d
"Do not involve the witches. They are cunning. I will advise you to do this yourself. You will find this person if you look a little bit closer."Silas advised him.David dropped his gaze. Silas had a point. He had a hunch too, he was closer to the answer. He just needed to look more closely.He rose to his feet abruptly."I need to run along now."He said to Silas."Will you still go to that dark realm to search?"Silas' eyes questioned him. He wanted to know what was his decision. If he would still involve the witches."I will do this myself. I will not go to any witch."David said. He was happy he had come to Silas to seek advice. He had to go now."Tomorrow is your birthday."Silas reminded him. He had been reminding him ever since he was seven.He gazed at him. He knew he had forgotten again. Since that windy night of his birthday without his parents, David had had a thing with birthdays.Most especially, his.He stopped celebrating his birthday, and he didn't care about it.Sila
Silas could not wait any longer.He had seen the true and undying love between them. Leila deserved everything good.He was supposed to give her the necklace on their wedding day. But what difference would it make?It wasn't the first time David would be seeing a necklace like that. His mother had worn something like that too."I will have to go now if you do not have any questions regarding the necklace."Silas noticed the confusion etched across Leila's face. Leila opened her mouth to talk but she could only gasp.David was silent. He could not say anything. Silas had not told him he would be giving Leila the phate."Thank you. I will cherish it forever."Leila said. She knew it was their custom. She had no idea if David was supposed to put it on for her, or if she should do it herself.She stared at David. She wondered why he was silent.Silas bid them goodbye and took his leave."Why are you silent?"Leila faced him.David was staring at the necklace. It reminded him of his mother
The soft, white sand stretched as far as the eye could see, and the rhythmic sounds of crashing waves provided a soothing backdrop for the joyous occasion.David and Leila would be celebrating their love on a picturesque beach.The beach was beautifully adorned with delicate white and pastel-colored flowers, carefully placed to enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings. A romantic arch, intricately woven with cascading blooms, served as the focal point for the ceremony. Gauzy white curtains billowed gently in the coastal breeze, creating an ethereal atmosphere.Rows of comfortable seating, decorated with flowing ribbons and flower petals, awaited the arrival of their beloved guests.It was a beautiful day for both Leila and David. Leila was adorned in a stunning white gown, gently gliding down the aisle, Scarlet took her arms as they walked side by side.Her eyes were locked on David, the man she cherished and would spend the rest of her life with. It was the best moment, seeing
Leila's heart raced with excitement as she strolled hand-in-hand with David through a romantic park on a cold night.David held her hands and began."You complete me. Your smile awakens me, making me want to burst open...you are my strength and weakness. Without you, my life is meaningless."Tears glistened in Leila's eyes. A warm blush rose to her cheek. She felt a surge of ecstasy washed over her.She loved him so much too. Her eyelids fluttered.She gasped. She wrapped her hands around him and kissed him like it would be her last."I love you so so much."As they walked along a moonlit path, Leila saw a soft glow in the distance. Curiosity lit up her eyes as they reached an open area of the park, revealing a breathtaking sight: a dark sky illuminated with bursts of colorful fireworks dancing in the air which said,'will you marry me?'Leila wasn't sure she had seen it. She wasn't dreaming.She was amazed. Her eyes lit up."Oh my goodness! David, did you see that?"She turned her he
David ran down the stairs."See who's here."Rebecca cringed when she saw David.David sighed and removed his hands from his pocket. He was not expecting to see her.Leila knew Rebecca stayed with Collins and also lost her baby. David had told her all about it."I know you've learned your lesson. I hold no grudges against you."Leila meant what she said. Rebecca just had to start doing the right thing from now on.David furrowed his brows at Rebecca. She should thank her stars she did the right thing. If she had not come to apologize, he would have come for her.Ryan gazed at Rebecca. Her eyes were begging Leila and David. Ryan had intentionally let her in.She had to apologize to Leila for everything she did to her. Leila deserved all the apologies.Now that Ryan gazed intently at her, she was not on her knees. How could she be standing and apologizing?Ryan made her knelt. He pressed her down.He then winked at her. That was the right way to apologize."You can leave now. I will for
Scarlet, Thomas, and James came in with bouquets in their hands and wide smiles on their faces.Leila was ecstatic. Scarlet and Thomas looked like a couple when they stood side by side.They hugged. Scarlet was glad to see Leila. She meant the whole world to her.James had grown tall.They all had a lengthy conversation, giggling and laughing.It was all Leila needed at that moment. Their enemy was no more, it was everything to Leila.Now, she didn't have to sleep in fear. She had always worried herself out, doubting if everything would be alright in the end.She was glad her mind had found peace now.It was over.Thomas and James later took their leave. Scarlet stayed back, she had a lot to discuss with Leila."I know."Scarlet began.Leila did not get her. What did she know?"I know about Collins and David."Leila still did not get her. She wondered what it was she knew about Collins and David."Someone by the name.....Anna. Yes, Anna. She explained everything to me."Leila gazed in
He shoved it inside his mouth."Eat your eye! You evil bastard."He spat it out, moaning.Collins felt the World closing in on him. He muttered,"I hate you."He cackled softly. He would come again for Leila even after death. He would haunt her in her dreams and become her nightmare.David drove a sharp dagger into his mouth. He pulled it out and stabbed him all over the face.After he had destroyed his face, he unsheathed a silver dagger and drove it into Collins's chest.TWO DAYS LATEREverything felt like a dream to Leila. Her eyes snapped open.She didn't feel weak or felt any pain in any part of her body.She easily slid out of bed and made her way through the hallway to the living room. She had no idea what was happening.She was stunned at the sight that greeted her in the living room.She gaped.Anna saw her first."Leila."The rest of the werewolf family were having a discussion, they had not seen Leila quickly.Anna rushed toward her."How do you feel? Is your jaw stretching?
Tears streamed down her face.She had begun to feel nauseous. Something was pulling her from the inside.She wondered if that was her inner wolf. Her eyes widened. She had no idea what it would look like for her to change into a werewolf.She was sure she had been infected by Collins. A bite alone meant something."It's almost getting dark. I will begin the first phase of the honeymoon. The first phase of the honeymoon would be before we wed and the second phase would be after we have wedded. When it's full moon."Leila had not been listening the whole time. Her mind was occupied with the thought of changing into a werewolf.Collins didn't care if she was listening or not. He had come a long way. He could not wait to start the first phase of his honeymoon.He stripped her off.Leila was gobsmacked."What? What are you doing?"She was left only with her undies. She tried to break free from the chair she had been bound to.She was screaming.Collins did not stop. He fondled her breast a
Anna was sure Valerie had seen something."If you had seen the innocent Collins, you would feel pity for him. I thought it was cruel of Valerie to say that. I was angry.""You didn't ask her why she said you could kill if need be?"Anna asked Silas."She said I would know if the time comes."Silas answered and continued."I flared up and told her she shouldn't have adopted him if she could not show him care and love. Our parents didn't raise us to be cruel."David didn't say anything. He was just listening attentively. He knew Silas was going somewhere."I raised Collins. He was a sweet boy, I thought he would be aggressive. It baffled me I didn't see anything strange about his behavior."He paused and continued."My anger at Valerie intensified. I thought she said all those mean things about Collins because she didn't want to take responsibility for him. Some weeks later, Valerie divorced her husband and moved to California with her new lover."David had now become impatient. Silas w
She meant it."If David had not caught us, I would have slapped your dirty face. You have no shame!"She spat. He disgusted her.Collins exhaled deeply."Well, there's nothing you can do about it. If you do not want me, I want you. Jane would not have died if you did what asked you to do.""Get my niece's name out of your decaying mouth.""Should I brief you on how she died?"His lips curved into a smile."I also bound her to the same chair you are currently bound to. She begged me to take her out of this creepy place. She cried for her mummy and Aunt."Leila stared dagger at him. If eyes could kill, hers could have killed Collins by now."She was scared, she hugged me, I had no other choice. When I thought of you and David fucking, it made my heart bleed, and there was no room for mercy."He paused. He bent over Leila. He wanted her to hear what he was about to say clearly."I drove the knife into her left eye first."His breath brushed her face. Leila was shaking. She wanted to brea
They knew they deserved no mercy because they failed to do their job.David opened his eyes. He exhaled deeply."Collins is the devil behind all this. Get your things and disperse. We are hunting him down."He was sure they understood he meant weapons when he told them to get their things.They all looked at themselves with wide eyes. How was that possible?"Collins?"Ryan asked. He was lost. He wanted to be sure David had not mentioned the wrong name."Yes. I found out...he deceived us all."Scarlet was sure she had not misheard him. How could he be spewing nonsense?"What?"She moved closer to him and gazed at his face. Was he sure of what he was saying at all?David knew it would be hard for everyone to believe. Collins had the most innocent face that concealed his darkest heart.He slipped his hand into his back pocket and brought out Jane's journal.He handed it over to her. Scarlet collected it. She wondered where he saw it. Thomas had given the journal to Jane as a birthday gif