Leila giggled as they retired to bed. She was about to straddle David when her cell phone rang out.Scarlet popped up on the phone screen. She picked up her call.Scarlet was crying uncontrollably."What is wrong?"Leila paced the room. Her heart now ramming against her chest.Scarlet was just sniffing hard and crying. She was too weak to say anything.Leila knew at that moment the worst had happened.She blinked back tears as she slumped down in bed.David was so worried."What happened?"He asked her."We can't find Jane."The phone slipped from Leila's hand. She found it difficult to breathe.David quickly caught the phone before it hit the ground."This is David. What happened?"Scarlet sobbed."We cannot find her."Her voice trembled."This is my fault."She added.David shut his eyes. The bastard had waited all these months so they would let their guard down. It was not her fault. David knew it was his."It's my fault."Leila sobbed."Have you reported to the police?""Yes. We a
David and Collins stepped into the living room.Leila stood abruptly when she saw them."Has she been found?"She was curious."I'm sorry."Collins held her hand. She jerked her hand away from him. Why was he sorry?"They found her dead body."Collins felt sorry for Scarlet. He would do anything to separate Leila and David."Is this a joke or what?"She would never forgive him if indeed he was joking.Scarlet's heart shattered into a million pieces. It was as though time stood still.A wave of grief washed over her, drowning every ounce of strength she had left.She staggered."I'm sorry for your loss."David's voice trembled.Emotions surged within her, a tangled web of disbelief, anguish, and unyielding sorrow.Tears streamed down Leila's face. It was her fault. Everything was her fault. She knew that.She should have just done what that bastard asked her to do.She stormed out of their sight. David followed her. He had thought she was going inside to hurt herself.But he was too la
This was the consequence of her action.She would never forgive herself if she lost Scarlet and James.It wasn't a decision to make. It was the right thing to do.Breaking up with David was the right thing to do.She dressed up. She would have to be confident if she had to face him.Leila stepped into David's office. He was surprised to see her."You have to rest. You don't have to come to work."Leila could not look into his eyes. It's as if her heartache had leeched all energy from her being.She knew if she looked into his eyes, she could have a change of heart.She summoned courage and dropped her resignation letter on the table.David did not know what was going on. He picked up the letter and read.He held the letter. He did not understand what had come over her."What is this?"Leila finally gazed at his face."I'm resigning and...."Her breath became unsteady. She continued."Let us end things between us. I can no longer continue with this relationship."David sighed."You're
"Hey, love."Now that Collins saw Leila's swollen eyes, he could not help but wonder if truly she had broken up with David or if she was still mourning her niece.Leila exhaled sharply."I broke up with David."Collins sighed. At last!"I'm sorry."He feigned sympathy for her."He wouldn't have let me go if I didn't lie to him that It was you I loved.""Ohh. That was the reason for his outbursts. I received a punch."He chuckled."You did? I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to mention...."She trailed off.It was not her satisfaction to turn them against each other. He was the only person she could think of at that moment.And it helped. David believed her. Perhaps, that would make him give up on his love for her.Collins smiled. Now that David was out of the picture, he was satisfied.Seeing them together annoyed him so much that he sometimes wanted to crush anything around him at that moment.He had stabbed the little girl's face repeatedly to indicate the stab of pain in his chest each ti
Leila walked up to the grand entrance of David's mansion.The security guards did not stop her.She wasn't a stranger after all. They allowed her to walk inside.Leila was so nervous. With each step she took, she reminisced about the good old days.David had sometimes given her a piggyback ride inside. Their laughter still echoed in her memory.She blinked back tears. She had made a terrible decision coming here.She should have just forgotten her belongings. Coming back here brought back a lot of memories.She would cherish those memories till her last breath.She just hoped he would not be around. She was sure if they met, she would never be able to control herself.They might get back together.She took a deep breath as she stepped into the living room. She met one of his staff cleaning the room.Her eyes widened when she saw Leila."I..what happened?"She rushed toward Leila. They had all missed her. Where had she been all this while?"You will never understand the feelings of a y
Leila could not believe her eyes."Sorry for....barging in."She retraced her step."Shit!"They were embarrassed.Leila ran off to her bedroom. She paced the room. Her eyes widened.Scarlet knocked and entered her bedroom.She could not look into Leila"s eyes. She was utterly embarrassed."For how long has this been going on?"Leila asked her."I'm sorry I didn't tell you."Leila shut her eyes. She had no right to be annoyed. They were two adults, why was she overreacting?She calmed herself down."I don't know...I'm happy for you. So far you're happy."Leila's lips curved into a smile."I love him."Scarlet admitted and exhaled sharply. She finally felt like a woman after so many years.Leila was happy for her. She had not opened her heart to any man since she divorced Thomas.She hugged her."Thank you."They pulled apart.Scarlet sighed. She was satisfied she had made Leila understand."Where are your things?"Scarlet asked her. She knew she had gone to David's house to pack her b
"I don't know."She smiled at him.Collins was not smiling at all. Why was she smiling? This was a serious matter to him.He sighed."You'll just spend some months and come back right?"Leila chuckled."I need to get my life back. I don't know if I will be coming back or not."He was the first person she would tell. Not even Scarlet knew about this yet."I haven't told my sister yet."Collins felt so sad. He could not hide it. It was evident on his face."When will you leave?""I don't know yet."She had to go start anew somewhere else. Her new surroundings would help with her healing. She was so sure of that."I am missing you already."Collins wished there was something he could that would make her stay back.He would do anything.He sighed. Even though if he had to see David, so far he would be of help.The next day, he headed to his company, but he was not around. He learned from his assistant he had not been to work for a week now.It baffled Collins greatly. David didn't joke wi
David shut his eyes as his mind drifted back to when it all started, two months back.His senses recaptured the essence of that memory, the details slowly came into focus.After Leila broke up with him that day at his office, he felt lost and dejected.He needed to clear his head.He stepped into a legendary nightclub known for its grandeur. It's been a while since he entered a nightclub.The pulsating beats of music reverberated through his chest, momentarily alleviating his heavy heart.Perhaps, he could find a brief solace in the nightclub. He wanted to escape from the sorrow that engulfed him.He found himself seated at the bar, he summoned the bartender and ordered a whisky, his voice almost a mere whisper, betraying the vulnerability hidden beneath his stoic exterior.The bartender gracefully poured a generous pour of the golden liquid into a crystal glass.As he took his first sip, an intimate warmth cascaded down his throat.His eyes glistened with tears. He wanted to forget a
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