Lord Frederick's POVShe glanced at me as if wanting to get an answer from me, which I wish I could give. I wish I could give those answers to her, but not now. I have to make sure I deal with Cain first before explaining everything to her.“This is confusing,” Aurora murmured and looked away from me. Moving her gaze around, I could see her face etched with confusion. She seemed so confused about the whole situation, and I pitied her but held myself back.“Why are we here?” she asked, moving her attention back to me.“I’m here to see a man who is a friend of my uncle. He is a lecturer here, and I want to introduce him to you as my girlfriend, so make sure you put on a good act,” I explained to her and saw her swallow nervously, but she nodded.“Good! Let’s go in.” Flashing her a weak smile, I led the way to Mike's office. Mike and I were university buddies back in our youth. After graduation, Mike became a professor while I continued operating in mafia business. Just yesterday, I call
Aurora’s POV Stunned, I glanced at him, and he smiled at me. “Aurora would lie just to make me come here with her. We will practically spend the whole day here.” He added, a small smile spreading across his face. It was obvious those memories were really special to him, but what I couldn’t understand was why I saw myself in this pack, talking to a man who has the voice of Lord Frederick. What sort of dream was that? And why would I dream of this place when it is clear that I haven’t been to California all my life? That is exactly what Cain said unless he was lying. “Let's have a seat.” He gestured for us to sit on the mat one of his men had spread out for us. Obeying his words, I sat on the mat and continued looking around the pack. The place was empty, which got me curious, and I had to ask, “Are they closed for today, or didn’t they open?” A park was usually crowded, but this pack was empty, not a single soul apart from the gatekeeper. “I paid for the whole day. We have the p
Lord Frederick's POV “What else?” I asked Fox, who was reading through his palmtop. “His parents are still alive, but they are based in France.” I raised a brow at that information. “Really?” I smirked. “Cain’s parents are alive?” “Yes, boss.” I smiled at the thought of it. “Go on.” “He has two younger siblings between the ages of twenty-four and twenty. They also live in France,” Fox announced, and I nodded. “What else?” “Cain grew up in France, and at the age of eighteen, he left,” Fox explained, and I nodded. “Go on.” “Cain was once married to a lady named Rita, but they got divorced after two years of marriage. That is all about his personal life, sir,” Fox said and dropped the palmtop on my desk. Silence hung in the air as Fox waited for me to say something, but I remained silent as I tried drafting a plan. After a long moment of silence, I spoke. “Send men to keep eyes on his family. We will make very good use of them when the time comes.” I instructed Fox, who nodded
Aurora's POVIt had been two hours since I left Lord Frederick's office and stayed in the sitting room, waiting for him, but he hadn’t come out to see me. Sitting there, I recalled the burst of emotions that happened in his office. I couldn’t believe we had such moments and how I loved it and wanted more. My whole body craved and responded to his touch; it was a feeling I had never felt in my entire life, and it took all the self-control in me not to beg him to fuck me.Shifting uncomfortably in my seat, I thought of Cain and feared what he would do to me if he found out about this. I was sure he would get mad, and heaven knows what he would do to me. Swallowing in fear, I looked at the clock and then around for any sign of Lord Frederick, but there was nothing. Only the maids and guards were moving around.“Maybe he is angry,” I mumbled to myself while nervously playing with my fingers. It seemed I might have annoyed him with my words, but what did he expect me to say or do? I am a m
AURORA'S POV Seeing the look in his eyes sent chills down my spine; I didn't like it one bit. “Are you deaf! I said, 'Get undressed, Tiana; you know so well I hate repeating myself,'” he snapped once more. I wasn't sure what was going on in his head, yet as our gazes met, I knew how dangerous the situation I had found myself in at the moment was. “Get away from me, Cain; I have no interest in whatever you are up to. I am tired, and I need sleep,” I added faintly while making my way towards the bed, his eyes not for a moment darting elsewhere. He remained seated, like a predator spying on his prey; the entire thing made me sick to my stomach. "You will get undressed when I ask you to. I want my wife, and I want her now!” I winced from pain as he yanked my hands towards himself; his grip on me tightened, and I felt his lips wiggle. I wriggled away from his grasp, pushing him off with all the energy I could muster. "I said go away!” I snapped again, anger eating away at me. "Fine
FREDERICK's POV.I paced back and forth in my room, my eyes pinned on my wristwatch. I felt uneasy. Was something wrong? Did anything happen to her? Why was she running late? Did I by chance make her uncomfortable?All these questions made my belly churn; it made me sick, seeing how I could do nothing but wait. It still had a lot of stuff in my mind; I barely slept; my mind had been reoccupied with her; I waited all night to spend time with her. “Anyone there?” I called out,The door opened slowly, and one of the security's men made his way into the room. “You called for me, sire!” He asked, and I nodded.“Tell the driver to head on to Cain's house, and being down Tiana here, she's running late, and I don't like being delayed.” I ordered.He nodded. In response to my words before excusing himself out the door, slouched my shoulders before sinking into the couch. My heart was racing merely thinking about her. I regret a lot of my past decisions.I should have just told her the truth
AURORA'S POV“Fuck!” I screamed in pent-up frustration, kicking the door continuously. I shrugged before falling to my knees. Tears streamed down my cheeks. My life was a failure. I am a failure.Here I was, seated away from him; I could barely help myself. I couldn't even save my son. I had searched all through the room, every window, every space, yet none other than the door led to an escape route?I should have been smart enough to keep my phone hidden away from him, but I had not, and now here I am, in ruins.The uneasiness had bothered me a whole lot. Even as a mother, I had failed. Before I had any spare time to think, a loud noise rang out. Was it a gunshot?My eyes darted around; perhaps I was mistaken, perhaps it was my imagination getting the best of me. I swallowed hard, clutching my sides.Another shot was fired into the air, and I knew at that point it was no longer my imagination. The shots were continuous, and soon I had thrown myself toward the door.“Let me out of her
Aurora's POV.“What does that mean?” I asked. I felt an unsettling feeling within me on hearing the words that slipped through his lips; he really does seem like he wasn't lying, but why? What exactly would have made my father tell such lies?“Aurora, believe me when I say I would never hurt you or our son at the expense of anything. A scoff seed through my lips yet again, believe him? That was the last thing I intended to do; a lot had happened so far, and I wasn't entirely sure how to keep up with her act. A day ago, he didn't seem to be so invested in my life; a month ago, he barely even knew I was alive, and all of a sudden, he's calling William his son.“See. As far as I'm concerned. And as far as I've known, how vicious and sneaky you can be, but I really have no reason to believe a single lie that eases through your lips. You chased Mr.! You told me you didn't want anything to do with me, called me names, and yet here you stand lying to my face and desperate to. Make a fool of