Aurora's POVAfter dropping the call, the look on his face showed that something was wrong, and I became curious to know what it was. “Is everything okay?”“I have to leave,” he responded as he went for his jacket. “I will come with you.”“No, just stay back.”“No, I want to come,” I said stubbornly.He sighed and turned to face me as he wore his leather jacket. “No, Aurora, I want you to stay at home. I will be back shortly,” he demanded and tried going for the door, but I blocked it and crossed my arms over my chest. “There is no way I'm letting you go without coming with you,” I said firmly and noticed the frustrated look on his face; obviously, my behavior was getting to him.“Aurora…” He grunted.“Let me come with you.”“Fine!” He agreed so easily; I thought I would have to persuade him for longer. “Come with me,” he said, and I nodded, stepping away from the door. He opened it and allowed me to step out before he did and shut the door. Lord Frederick led the way down the stairs,
Aurora’s POV“You won’t speak to me in such a manner.” I flared up in anger as I also got up on my feet and stood before her.“And if I do, what will you do?” she challenged while I glared at her, wondering what she was up to.“You think I don’t know?” she spat while I furrowed my brow and watched her get closer to me so that we were just a few inches apart. “You think I don’t see how you lustfully stare at Frederick, huh?” she accused while I remained silent. “I see how you look at him with desire. I can see how desperate you are to have him. You wish to have him fuck you! How pathetic of you.” She spat while I glared at her, not knowing if I should deny it or accept her accusation.“But sorry to disappoint you, Frederick will never see you beyond his goddaughter. If he wants sex and a lover, then he has many ladies at his beck and call. Besides, he has me.” She smirked while I furrowed my brow at her. What does she mean he has her?“You?”“Yes, me.” Her smile widened. “What were you
Aurora's POV Two weeks later, “Do you think he will like it?” As I stared at the miserable cake I had spent hours secretly preparing in the kitchen, I murmured to Fox. “Of course, he will,” Fox assured me, but I couldn’t believe him. This was my second attempt at preparing the cake, and I sucked at it. “Trust me, Lord Frederick will love it,” Fox reassured me. I shrugged and picked up the cake. “Wish me luck,” I said and began making my way towards his study room. Every step I took made my heart skip a beat. Today was Lord Frederick's fortieth birthday, and I couldn’t believe it. How could he be forty and still look so young, hot, and breathtaking? He could easily lie to anyone that he was in his early thirties, and no one would doubt it. That's how good his genes were. Reaching his door, I knocked but got no response. I knocked again, and this time, he answered, gesturing for whoever was at the door to come in. Smiling widely, I held the doorknob, pushed it open, and went i
Lord Frederick’s POV I furrowed my brow as I reread the message from the hidden number again. “I know you are fucking your goddaughter Aurora, and I am coming for her.” The message made my heart hitched in panic, not because someone knew that I was having an affair with Aurora, but because they had threatened to come for her. “Is everything okay?” Aurora, who might have noticed my mood, asked, and I sighed but nodded. “I have to go to work, Aurora. Something came up.” I pleaded, and a frown spread across her face. “I thought we would be spending the whole day together. Come on, it’s your birthday.” She pouted while I sighed and placed a kiss on her forehead. “I will be back before you even know it, and besides, I want to take you out to dinner,” I said, and a smile spread across her face. “Where are we going?” She seemed excited. “Some fancy restaurant you'll love,” I muttered, and her smile widened. “Alright, I’ll be waiting for you; be careful.” She said before capturing my l
Lord Frederick’s POVShe raised a brow at me. “How did you know I got you a present? Well, it was supposed to be a surprise, but I think Fox must have spoiled it.” she murmured innocently. "Well, your present is at home.” “Thank you, but that is not the one I am requesting; the one I am requesting is the one you are to give me here,” I stated with a smirk.“Here?” She asked, and I hummed and nodded. She didn't know what was hitting her.While holding her confused gaze, I took a sip of my drink and cast a seductive glance at her. “Are you wearing any undies?” I asked, and her brow furrowed. “I will take your silence as a yes,” I smirked and took another sip of my drink.“Take off your undies and hand them over to me,” I instructed, and her eyes widened. It took her a moment to register my words.“I should… take…” she stuttered, unable to complete her words.“Yes, take off your undies and hand them over to me,” I confirmed while she stared at me in disbelief. “Right here?” She asked in
Lord Frederick's POV“Tell me what you've found,” I impatiently asked Frank, who was still tracking the message sent to me.“Give me a moment, sir,” he pleaded while I grunted and continued pacing around my study room. Never in my life had I been this frightened and scared, and maybe it was because of Aurora. The threatening message tormented me, and I needed to know who the bastard behind it was.“Sir, the message came from the same location in Germany, but I can’t track the specific address,” Frank revealed. I grunted again. “That means the bastard was in Germany, but he has people working for him here,” I groaned, taking a long sip of my drink.“Sir, I've talked to our specialists, and they've already started working,” Fox assured me while I sighed and nervously ran a hand through my hair. Countless threatening messages had come my way, but this one was having a profound effect on me. The thought of Aurora being harmed was driving me insane with panic.“Tighten the security around
Lord Frederick's POVWalking into the basement, I saw Jordan tied to a chair, looking beaten and wounded. The room was dim and cold, making the atmosphere even more tense. My footsteps echoed as I approached him, and he slowly lifted his head to meet my gaze.“Jordan,” I said, my voice low and threatening, “you've caused me a lot of trouble.”He looked at me with a mix of fear and anger. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he muttered, his voice shaky.I stepped closer, opening a leather case that Frank handed me. Inside were various sharp instruments. Jordan’s eyes widened in fear. I picked up a slender blade and ran it lightly across his cheek, drawing a thin line of blood.“Why have you been troubling me?” I demanded.He stayed silent, so I grabbed a pair of pliers and squeezed one of his fingers. He gasped in pain. “Last chance,” I warned.“Alright, alright!” he finally cried out. “I’ll talk!”I released the pliers and stepped back. “Start from the beginning,” I ordered.“Yo
Lord Frederick's POVI could see the flickering of desire for me in his eyes. He smirked at me and got closer. Slowly, he stroked my hair while I closed my eyes and leaned into his touch.“What is this?” he asked, acting ignorant.“I want to please you, Master,” I responded in a low, submissive tone and heard him groaning.“Open your eyes,” he demanded, and I obeyed, looking up at him. He smirked at me before leaning over to kiss me. The kiss was hot but short.“Stay here, I will be back soon,” he instructed while I nodded and watched him walk into the bathroom.Soon, I heard the shower running and couldn’t stop smiling to myself. Despite having a series of sexual encounters with this man, I feel excited whenever he is close to me. Whenever he touches me and kisses me, it feels like the first time. I love how dominant he is in bed, and I doubt I would be able to have sex with anyone aside from him.The bathroom door opened, and Lord Frederick walked out with a white towel wrapped arou
Aurora's POVMy eyes widened at what lay before me. We were at the seashore, but what left me dumbfounded was the sandy floor adorned with red roses and candles. A wave of sweet fragrance hit my senses. I looked around and saw the most beautifully decorated space I could have ever imagined. A cold breeze gently caressed my face as I took in the breathtaking view.A trail of rose petals in shades of burgundy and cherry red led me to a small seating area set up with comfortable cushions and throws. As I approached, I saw a table covered with red satin cloths and silverware, complete with a bottle of my favorite wine. The sound of my favorite music played in the background.I turned and held Lord Frederick’s gaze, asking, “What’s this?” He took a deep breath before speaking.“You know how much I love you, right?” My heart fluttered as I looked into his eyes. “Of course,” I replied with a smile.I watched him take a deep breath and get down on his knees. “I know that this is too early, bu
Aurora's POVThree months laterLord Frederick led me to the jet that was waiting for us. It was huge, and the inside was bigger than it looked. He helped me into a seat and sat right across from me. He smiled at me, and I smiled back. I was beyond excited about our trip and was looking forward to everything we were going to do. He made sure I was comfortable throughout the flight, helping me to calm down when there was some turbulence, and just being there for me.We finally arrived, and the jet landed. We got out, and there was a car already waiting for us. Our luggage was put into the back before we got in, and the car started. We were taken to a huge hotel. It was a five-star hotel and looked expensive. It was stunning, and immediately we got out of the car, we were ushered inside. Lord Frederick had already booked a suite in advance, so we were taken to the room, which was on one of the top floors.When we got to the room, I was awed by how beautiful it was. It had everything you
Lord Frederick's POV Dinner was served to me at the table, but I couldn’t eat. In fact, I kept staring at the table as the quietness of the mansion made my heart ache. There was no Aurora, there was no William, and it seemed parts of my life were taken away from me. Somehow I was beginning to regret; perhaps I shouldn’t have sent her away, but then I knew I had to do what had to be done. If she desires to leave, then I have to respect her wish and let her go. “Boss, sir Ian is calling,” Fox said as he handed over the phone to me. I took it and placed it on my ear. “Ian,” I cleared my throat. “Frederick, what is going on?” he asked, and a lump formed in my throat. “Are you serious about leaving them here?” he asked, while I remained silent, not knowing what to say or do. “Aurora hasn’t been herself since she arrived, and I believe you know that. And William, he has been asking for you. Frederick, they need you; don’t send them away,” Ian urged while I just remained silent and s
Aurora's POV All through the night, I couldn’t sleep as I kept thinking about Lord Frederick’s decision. I knew he had given me what I wanted, to leave with William for my father’s place, but I couldn’t explain why I wasn’t excited about it. “Because you still love him, Aurora. He is still your daddy,” a little voice spoke in my head, and I couldn’t deny it. Despite my anger and everything, I had never stopped loving Lord Frederick, and now that we were together again after years of being apart, I didn’t want to stay away from him. But how do I tell him that? “Mama.” I heard William’s voice and turned to see him waking up from his sleep. “Good morning, William. How are you?” I placed a kiss on his forehead. “Good morning, Mummy.” He responded while I smiled at him. “Come on, let’s go bath and go downstairs for breakfast,” I said to William before leading him out of bed. After I bathed him, I dressed him up and gave him his toys to play with before I went to freshen up. Taking his
AURORA'S POVA light sigh eased through my lips as I tucked William into bed gently. I didn't want to wake him after today's experiences; it was the second time I had endangered his life in a shootout. He was too young for things like this; he could barely talk clearly. But at least it was good to see that Cain was dead, and so far, things had calmed down.I sighed before relaxing back into the chair, my gaze lingering on Frederick's for a while.He hadn't said anything throughout the drive home and had stayed close to me while we returned. He watched silently as I put William to bed.My eyes shifted from his eyes down to his side; a gasp escaped my lips. How had I not seen this earlier?“You are bleeding, Frederick,” I said. He looked down at the side of his shirt, now soaked with blood.“I know,” he responded with absolute nonchalance before locking his gaze back with mine.“Let's get it treated. You need it treated,” I added hastily, but he shook his head and gave me a steely gaze.
LORD FREDERICK'S POV“Sir!” Jason called out hastily. I exchanged glances with Fox and then moved my gaze back to Jason, who had called out to me in a tone of urgency.“Excuse us,” I ordered the men in the room; they all bowed and nodded slowly before making their way out, leaving Jason, who was the head of the tech team, my most trusted man, and myself in the room.“Is anything wrong with the bracelet? I did ask you to be careful when putting in the tracking chip, so what have you done this time, Jason? Everyone doesn't seem to understand their jobs anymore,” I complained, groaning and fuming with anger as I spoke.“About that, the tracking device is working perfectly. As a matter of fact, I got signaled just now that Miss Aurora had left the building; she seems to be on the move, in a cab, and headed somewhere,” Jason explained. For a moment, I wasn't sure how to feel.“Cain,” I muttered beneath my breath before rising to my feet. How dare he? He did not only put William under my wa
Aurora's POVEver since I heard Cain's terms over the phone to get William back, I had been restless. My mind had been thrown in a haze coupled with a splitting headache. I paced back and forth in my room, worry struck. I needed to do something, find a way, I needed to think, but nothing was coming up. I wasn't entirely sure my father knew about the situation, and maybe keeping it away from him for a while was the best option available, yet I couldn't just sit and do nothing.My tummy growled for the fourth time in a row, reminding me I had not eaten anything all day and night yet how could I? Perhaps Cain wasn't that heartless; William did consider him a father at some point; maybe William would be fed; those were the things I had hoped for, but what were the chances that my hopes were everything but wrong?What if I had been screwed over? What will I be left doing then? Then I thought deeper; I was simply scared. I felt knots tied in the pit of my belly; I would make that exchange
Lord Frederick's POVAs soon as Cain disconnected the call, I exchanged glances with Aurora; she had tears streaming out of her eyes already, sniffing hard and wailing. She was in pain, and so was I, but I couldn't falter; I needed to be strong. This was all my fault; I should have suspected that something was odd about Cain when he brought her to me.I should have known he was up to no good and gotten rid of him, but my carelessness had caused him to escape, and now things seemed to have spun beyond my control. I drew in a loud sigh before pulling closer to Aurora. I don't like seeing her in tears or pain; I would have murdered anyone who caused her to cry in cold blood, but this time I was the one standing at the other end of the knife.“Aurora, I'm sorry, but I promise I will get our son back.” She shoved my hand as I attempted to lay it on her shoulder; her eyes were hard as she raised her gaze to match mine.“Our son? Isn't this the mess that brought him down here? None of this w
AURORA'S POV“William?” I called out his name, slowly peering through the window. I shrugged slowly, knowing how much of a loose person he was. I never really expected him to remain in the room, to be honest.I wiggled into dry clothes, drying my hair with a towel as I made my way toward the entrance. I barely left him alone for five minutes, and he's already disappeared into thin air.“Has anyone seen William?” I asked one of the men I ran into; he shook his head negatively, and I nodded with a smile in response before making my way back toward the door. Something was odd, very odd about him; I could have used my time better.But I knew if he wasn't playing around in the corridors, he would, of course, be with Frederick.As much as I wanted to avoid him at all costs, I had to bring William back. I didn't want him getting too attached to Frederick; that way it wouldn't be much trouble when it’s time for us to leave.“Is William in here?” I asked as soon as I made my way into the room.