Chapter 107
Burden of the Past
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Leila’s mouth dropped wide open.
She didn’t know what else to say.
‘What the freaking hell?!’ She mentally stated – as she swallowed hard and breath harshly.
She was trying to absorb everything that he was trying to tell her.
But she couldn’t stop herself from cursing inside her head. Or she might just be freaking out already. She didn’t know that part of Duncan’s life.
And for a moment she realized how hard it was for him to be discreet about everything about him. His secrets and his sincerity towards her. They were bound to be questioned now.
Leila saw pain crossing his eyes.
And she felt that Duncan couldn’t fake that one.
This time, she realized a lot of things. She realized about some weird things about Duncan – but it was making her feel guilty now.
Chapter 108Leader***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Duncan looked away – as he frustratedly run his fingers in his hair. He had never been like this – messy, bewildered, and lost.However, his words had hit her like a ton of bricks.‘I knew him… The leader of the Triad?’ Leila mentally inquired about that to herself.And no matter how much she tried to rake her brains out about it, she couldn’t think of any.Duncan let out a deep sigh.“You shouldn’t marry him…” He said – full of pure resolve.Leila shook her head harshly.‘Is he trying not to tell me who the hec
Chapter 109Revealed***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Father…”Leila heard Duncan’s voice – as he called the eerie masked man, who was entering the prison cell right now.But he simply ignored his adoptive son – as if his words flew into thin air.Because his attention was solely to her.Leila pursed her lips together – as she tried to let out her breath slowly.He was looking intently at her – and that only creeped her out so much. Especially when she met his eyes. Those familiar black orbs.‘How could I ever forget? Why didn’t I see it before? Why didn’t I notice it? Freaking hell!&
Chapter 110Stopped***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Donovan licked his own lips – causing her hair at the back of her neck to stand up.This feeling was just so familiar to her, and it was waking up the fear that she had in a very long time.Leila closed her eyes firmly – and that only made Donovan’s smile widened more.He tried to get close to her – but Duncan pulled her arm so she could hide behind him.Donovan chuckled – but it was laced with annoyance. His black orbs glared at his adoptive son coldly.“I am getting annoyed at your recent actions now, Duncan. And you know what might happen to you, right?” He warned h
Chapter 111Appear***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila was shaking so hard.She thought that she could face her past with her head hold so high now. She thought that she could not let anyone shake her down to the core.But she was wrong.She realized that even though she managed to strengthen herself – she couldn’t ignore the fact that there was a huge part of her in the past that was still haunting her down.And it was wearing all of her strength.“Leila…” Silver tried to call her – give her comfort.However, she had no strength to even talk to her.She curled and hugged her legs – then, she r
Chapter 112Trapped***Hunter clenched his jaw – as he watched Leila’s bruised face.Right there and then, he wanted to make that freaking Triad leader pay for what he did to her. He had no right to do that!However, he needed to calm his horses down because he needed to get Leila out of her and make sure that she was safe.That is his top priority for now.He knew that he would have a chance to make him pay – well, very soon.Hunter held Leila’s hand – making sure that the coast is clear.They had to get out of there – and fast.“How did you know that I am here? Did… Did Hector and the rest with you?” Leila asked in a hush tone.Perhaps, she was already getting too anxious because she couldn’t see anyone that was with him.Hunter swallowed the lump in his throat.Leila’s pres
Chapter 113Bloodbath***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila shook her head.‘I have to go?’ She mentally repeated those words.And then, what?Let them get caught in her behalf?!She wouldn’t let that happen.And Hunter knew that she wouldn’t agree with his plan.“And what? Leave you here?!” Leila spoke seriously.She shook her head once again – ignoring the pairs of eyes that were looking at them.“Stop talking in whisper…” Donovan said – this time, annoyed that he seemed not to be taken seriously.“You both know that I am holding your dear life right
Chapter 114Legendary***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila saw blood.Hunter…Hunter is hurt.Worry began to rush into her veins – as fear started to succumb her heart.She was so worried about what might happen to Hunter.Especially when he tried getting up – the very moment he saw her.Leila bit her lower lip – as she felt the sting of her wound in her arm.Blood started flow from her skin – as Hunter growled and shifted into his wolf form.Her eyes widened in both shock and worry.“N-No! Stop it, Hunter!” She tried yelling at him again.A huge part of her was so scared.She
Chapter 115Too Late***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila knew that she wouldn’t back down – not without a fight.She would make sure to embrace Silver fully.Silver growled loudly – as if she was trying to intimidate Donovan.She wanted to embrace Silver. If she was simply alone – she knew that she couldn’t fight Donovan that way.He looked like a devil wanting to devour her anytime.His wolf form – as a pitch black furred wolf – was just a scary thing to see.Not to mention his pitch black eyes – staring at her with devil glint. It was making her shiver down her spine. But she wouldn’t simply let h
Chapter 128Mother***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila felt like everything was slowly crumbling down right in front of her very eyes.Especially when she finally saw her mother… full of tears inside the prison cell.She chose to be in the prison cell with her – well, before the servant omegas, who were left to serve Donovan, finally get her out of there to prepare for the upcoming wedding.“L-Leila…” Her mother called her name brokenly.She wanted to break down in front of her, too. But she wouldn’t. She couldn’t. She had to stay strong. So, she immediately blinked the tears that were slowly blurring her eyes.&ldq
Chapter 127Letter***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila smiled at her reflection in the mirror.Myrtle helped her prepare for her date with Hunter.She couldn’t stop smiling as she remembered Hunter’s face a while ago when he asked her to go out with him.Well, it wasn’t really “going out” – just a small dinner date with him near the Black mansion. It was what Hunter only told her a while ago. He was trying to be secretive about it.Actually, he was doing a great job at that. She really didn’t know where they were going. He simply asked him to go out with him and have a date – and that’s all.And of course,
Chapter 126Gone***Everyday kept on getting better and better for Leila.Hunter’s parents were very kind and accommodating – that she couldn’t asked for more.She took a deep breath – as she looked at the scenery of the garden in front of her. She just wanted to take a break and reflect about her life now. She was thinking that she needed to visit her mother and younger brother soon.Especially now that Donovan is dead.Everything was still slowly dawning her.Sooner or later, she had to tell them. And looking at the Blacks – she just missed her family so much. And she had to tell them the truth. She had to – in order for her to be at peace.However, despite everything that happened – and that even if she knew her mother so well, she still couldn’t stop thinking a lot of what ifs.What if she wouldn’t believe
Chapter 125Blessing***Leila opened her eyes the very next day – with a bit of a heavy feeling.The truth was finally revealed.Well, it was such a roller coaster of emotions for her. She couldn’t stop thinking about everything. Even when she went to bed last night.Heck! She didn’t even know how she managed to get back to her room.Her mind was in haywire – and so was today.The sunlight was already peeking inside her room.She took a glimpse at her bedside clock – only to see that it was just five in the morning. She only has a few hours’ sleep. Well, it was a good thing that she did sleep anyway. She couldn’t afford to think of the things over and over again – especially that she was already feeling so exhausted physically, emotionally, and mentally.However, even though she wanted to stay in her bed and think about everything that Hunter’s parents told her, she had to stand up and face the day.Besides, if she stayed that way – she could not stop herself from thinking more. She
Chapter 124Forgotten Memories***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila bit her lower lip – as she tried to calm herself. She even closed her eyes – however, that only made her memories became more vivid to her mind.Her head was throbbing in pain – but this time, it was as if her memories had triggered, and it was flowing in her mind like a river.“Leila… Are you okay?”She could hear Mrs. Black’s voice – but the excruciating pain was just too much for her to bear, that she couldn’t even nod or open her eyes, just so she could assure her that she is fine.“Stay with her… I will call Doc Fridger…&
Chapter 123Played Trust***Mrs. Black let out a deep sigh – as she was looking at her intently.Even Mr. Black stared at her the same way.Leila felt like the emotions floating in the air didn’t change. It was still light – but a bit gloomier. This time, she saw some pain and sadness written in their eyes.It only added guilt into her heart – which she didn’t know for what or for who.She didn’t know but there was something in the way they looked at her – something that made her heart a bit heavier.“Lindon Mercado…” Mrs. Black called her father’s name – as she was slightly nodding her head.Then, she looked at the huge window on the right side of the room.It was as if she was lost in her own thoughts all of a sudden.“Leila…” Mr. Black called her seriously &ndash
Chapter 122Blame***Silence filled the air – as Mrs. Black called her in the library instead of staying in the living room.Leil agreed.It was better that way since what they might be going to talk about was all serious and private. And it seemed like they were both thinking the same thing.Mrs. Black is a light conversationist.“We heard that Hunter is already awake, but we just arrived. Maybe we can talk to him tomorrow.” Mrs. Black told her – as they sat on the single couches.She sat across from her while Mr. Black sat on the other side.Mr. Black rested his elbows in the armrest – as he intertwined his fingers right in front of his chest. He was staring at her and his wife. His eyes were dark.This time she realized where Hunter got his features.The first time she met them – she couldn’t look at them that i
Chapter 121Conversation***Hunter just wouldn’t let her go – not until Leila threatened him of not baking his favorite tart again. Well, she all knew that if he had another choice, he wouldn’t let her go. But he knew that his body is still frail – and he was easily exhausted.Well, Leila was just so happy that Hunter was fine now.He only needs to rest peacefully – and rejuvenate fully.His wounds were still fresh and no matter how much he tried to spend time with her – the medicine that Uncle Bob gave him made him drowsy.So now, he was already fast asleep.Leila looked at how peaceful Hunter was while sleeping.She couldn’t stop herself from smiling from ear to ear.After everything that happened to them – she thought that they deserved to take a break and have this peace of mind.Finally, Donovan was dead.They could breathe properly now.Leila looked at Hunter once again – before planting a soft kiss on his lips.“Good night…” She murmured under her breath.She still couldn’t st
Chapter 120Medicine***Leila’s face was still in bright red – while looking at Hunter being checked by Uncle Bob.She couldn’t believe that she could be such an aggressive woman.‘Damn it, Leila… You really have to do that a while ago? You should have asked him if he was okay – not kissed him right there and then.’ She murmured inside her head.Then, her face turned redder when she realized that if Hunter didn’t groan in pain – she wouldn’t stop the kiss yet.“You are really an aggressive one, Leila…” This time, Silver tried to throw her a playful remark.Her lips protruded.Well, she had no excuse for that.She was just so happy – that she couldn’t stop herself.However, seeing how Hunter looked at her with that playful smirk on his face –