I must have underestimated this man’s capabilities. He had men in his house without me knowing. He must have thought that I’d bring some kind of weapon and had a second plan. I didn’t even realize someone was behind me the day I pulled out my gun. He was unfortunately one step ahead of me. He made them tie me up after. I was scared he was going to do something to me because they tied me to a chair. He was about to start changing his clothes but stopped when he got a phone call. He suddenly left so fast. He didn’t even tell me anything. All of this was yesterday. It’s presently the next morning and I’m tired of sitting in this position. Leonard hasn’t come back yet which surprises me. I wonder what’s going on. I wonder what kanes reaction was to waking up and seeing me gone. My hands are tied at the back of the chair, but my feet are free. It annoyed me that this man refused to tie my legs because he believed as a woman I’d be too weak to release myself from just my hands anyways.
Emaine, dad, Kane and Rune seem to be sitting comfortably with that evil bastard. Kane, Rune and Leonard however, look shocked to see me. “You!” I yell out. “How dare you barge into our home and start saying such rude profanities.” Emaine says with furrowed brows. I close the door and walk into the living room. I proceed to move straight toward Leonard. “Get out.” I say calmly. “Aurelia, how dare you disrespect our guest like this. You’ve already disobeyed Emaine by leaving the house without telling anyone.” “Dad, with all due respect please shut up. This man that is sitting here is the reason why I was gone. He kidnapped me and tied me up for the past two days!” I see Kane staring at my hands. “What did he do to you?” Rune asks. “Why is he here?” I say and ignore Runes' question. “I apologize for this intrusion.” I hear Emaine start saying. I ball my bloody hands on Leonard’s shirt and slap him hard on the face. He just smiles back at me. Emaine immediately gr
It didn’t take that much time for us to get ready the next day and go to Elena’s cell.Kane refused to come with us however, he claimed that he had some business things to deal with as if that’s more important. It pissed me off to say the least but such is life. That’s Kane for you.“Why are you in such a hurry? Stop walking fast.” Rune says behind me.“I want to get in and leave as quickly as I can.”We just finished talking to the prison guards and they allowed us in. We’re presently headed to where visits are permitted and visitors sit and call their prisoners through a glass. I see Elena with orange clothing and smile so brightly I think my jaw starts to hurt. I’m not smiling because I’m a sadist, I’m smiling because she actually got what she deserves but I do however feel very grateful for everything she’s done for me so far.Both Rune and I sit. Thankfully it’s two telephones on the visitors side so we both pick one after sitting.She’s been here for one day yet already looks e
Yesterday felt like an illusion. I did something I had no idea I’d ever do. I needed to make her mad at me and I didn’t know how else to do it besides playing with her feelings. I needed to distance myself away from her, and I can only do that if she stays away from me. Whether she’d like to admit it or not she’s very much attracted to me and so am I unfortunately, maybe even more. The only thing I said yesterday that was authentic was the fact that she’s always on my mind. Not only that but I asked her about Rune to confirm my thoughts. I’ve been doing alot more research on Leonard, I don't want Aurelia nor Rune to get involved in it yet. I need to do it myself. I have a strong feeling Leonard has a deeper plan behind him wanting to merge. I also know for a fact that Aurelia didn’t get any information on Leonard from Elena. The amount of times I’ve thought of just tracking Leonard down and killing him is insane. Seeing Aurelia the way she was when she came back home did somethin
Kane decides to put back my panties after slowly removing them. He then proceeds to take off my clothes.I welcome him by wrapping my legs around his waist and my arms around his back and guiding his mouth back to mine.We mold and fit together so perfectly it’s as if we were made for this sole purpose. His left hand fits perfectly into mine as he brings my arm above my head and presses it into the mattress. His tongue melds perfectly with mine as he continues to tease my entire mouth as if it were made for this very purpose. His right hand seamlessly conforms to my outer thigh as he digs his fingers into my skin and shifts his weight perfectly against me. His mouth leaves mine long enough to taste my jaw. . . my neck . . . my shoulder.I don’t know how being consumed by him could lend clarity to my purpose in life, but it absolutely feels that way. Everything about me and him and life makes so much more sense when we’re together like this. He makes me feel more beautiful. More imp
I wake up feeling a slight pain between my legs. What happened yesterday was one of the best things that I have ever experienced. I didn’t even realize I said I love you to Kane until he responded back. Kane loves me…me! No one else I hope. I stand up and realize Kane is nowhere to be seen. I step over my clothes on the floor and head to the bathroom to shower. We fell asleep after. Kane had been kind enough to use a cloth to wipe the stuff on me down there. I’m completely naked so I quickly lock my rooms door before I enter the bathroom. I go downstairs after I finish bathing and changing. To my surprise I hear Leonard’s voice coming from the living room. The thoughts of our conversation yesterday come back to me. I had gone upstairs to Check my phone but before I even got the chance to do that he had come in. He told me he wanted me to become his submissive forever and when I had refused he showed me that video threatening to destroy those that I love with it. I didn’t lie t
I thought I could burn this city down if I saw her with someone else, but when I saw him holding her I couldn’t even light a match. But inside me all I felt was rage, everything in me was on fire. I once told myself that I’d burn the world, destroy it, and bring it to rubble for her. But Instead I burnt myself, I let her destroy me. She may not believe me but I do love her. And I am too ashamed to admit it. I do know what I am. I’m no good person. I’m presently being dragged into a police car. I can do what I can to escape right now but for some reason all I can do is think of her. Aurelia, the only woman with a beautiful face and heart. My only regret is not telling her how I truly feel. My intentions were never to scare her. I only wanted her to be my friend, my forever. I have a watch, whenever I click a button on it my guards arrive. I could free myself from their hold right now but would it be worth it? I do not want to live if I cannot see her, feel her, be with her.
Silence falls upon us in the car. Leonard decided to drive us to the airport. A bunch of other cars are following us behind. If I could count I’d say there are up to five. I have a lot of things to say yet I keep quiet. I’m staring outside the window thinking of ways to escape but I stay seated because he specifically told me if I made any moves he’d make sure to upload those videos. I don’t know how Kane is going to find me but I trust that he and Rune will find a way before it’s too late. We haven’t gone far from the Airbnb, yet it feels like I’ve been here for years. I’ve been staring outside the window since we started the drive. I hear a crashing sound from the back. I look back and see that about three more cars have appeared. Great. I honestly thought it was Leonard that got more people to join us but after seeing one throw one off the bridge I know it’s probably them. I look at Leonard and he looks oblivious. I guess I just have good hearing or it’s my adrenaline.
My eyes have been shut this whole time that when I open them I realize none of this makes sense but I don’t even care. I get off him and kiss him so hard I’m sure I left a bruise somewhere. I finally allow us to breathe. “I’m so sorry baby.” I whisper whilst hugging him. “Shh..” he says and rubs my back. I step away and he wipes my tears. “I know you have many questions.” He says whilst holding my waist. I nod with snot probably coming out of my nose. “Ask.” He says. He’s trying to distract me. “How are you here.. the letter! Your silence on the phone? London?” I speak without thinking . “Michale called yesterday. He told me he didn’t want to tell me about your wedding but I told him we already met and you told me about it. He then told me it’s happening today but I still didn’t want to bother. I had concluded that I’d kill myslef the day you get married. So I was prepared until he told me the kind of danger you might be in and I immediately got on the plane. The only
“I’m so sorry Leo.” I say but he ignores me and I can see his heart shattering. I know how much he loved his sister even though he loved to pretend otherwise. I then look at Luca who seems to be staring at Isabel like he’s in a trance. He’s not even crying. There’s not even tears. He’s just staring at her. I sit flat on the floor between the two dead bodies whilst the war outside is still happening so it’s not like I can go anywhere. Elena suddenly calls my name but I’m too shocked to look at her. She shows up in front of me and hands me the same envelope that mom gave her. I take it from her and open it. I look down first because I want to see who it’s from, this is not the time. I see the name Kane there and I immediately start to get the most painful headache ever. I close my eyes and I could swear I’m in a trance where all I’m seeing are memories. They're all coming back. Rune was my stepbrother. Leonard killed him. I loved Kane alot and I also loved Rune a lot. Emaine
I sigh when I realize Michael and I have walked past half of the aisle and look up. I finally have eye contact with Leonard and the way he looks at me makes me want to drop my gaze back down. He looks amazing in his black suit. His hair is slicked back as well and he’s carved his beard. He’s staring at me like I’m the best thing he’s ever seen and that makes me smile. We finally reach the small stairs and Michael untangles his hand from mine. I see him glare at Leonard before he lets me go and I walk up the stairs. I stand right in front of Leonard. He's on the right side whilst I’m on the left. The priest is in the middle. My girls are behind me and vice versa with Leonard’s men. I so badly want to ask Shannon where Emaine is but I don’t think it’s appropriate. I hear some whispers whilst I’m up here but I can’t hear what their saying. Everyone sits down and I finally hear someone say that it’s not right for my mom to be here but the king's mother isn't. I snort and Leonard rai
One week later I’ve been thinking about Kane and I’s conversation all day and my heart feels like it's exploding every time. I don’t know whether it’s the memories of my past that have been coming back lately but they are affecting the way I feel about this entire situation. Leonard decided to rush our wedding because he felt like something bad would happen in between. Apparently the rebels are angry at me for betraying them. they’ve started to riot again. I didn’t betray them but it sure as hell looks like I am now that I’m getting married to one of the revolution's enemies. They must be feeling the same way Michael feels. I would definitely try to find who is commanding them now that me, Michael and Luca are no longer there just so that I could talk to them and try to find a reasonable understanding or come to an agreement between one another to stop the violence and just let the wicked leaders lead. The people will handle it during the elections when they are choosing their own l
I lean back in the seat, tracing the edge of the invitation card in my lap. It’s still strange, seeing my name next to Leonard’s in elegant, golden script. I went to see them today, to invite Michael, Elena, Shannon, and the others to the wedding. A part of me hoped they’d all be there, that maybe they’d want to share this with me. But every single one of them declined. Their rejections feel like tiny, sharp pinpricks, pressing deeper the more I think about it. As we slow at a red light, I glance out the window, watching people hurry across the street, faces blending into each other. Then I freeze. In the car beside me, a familiar face leans against the window, lost in thought—Kane. My heart skips. Without thinking, I lean forward and tap the driver’s shoulder. “Please, pull over. Right here.” He raises his eyebrows at me through the rearview mirror but nods, steering us to the curb. I roll down my window, sticking my hand out to catch Kane’s attention. “Kane!” I call softly, hop
Everyone keeps congratulating me but for some reason I don’t even feel like this is real. Leonard told me he doesn’t want to waste much time on our wedding and I agreed so we’re getting married in a week. I decided to go to kanes place to tell Michael and the others. For some reason I can’t get Kane out of my mind….ever since he helped me that day by getting me away from that weird ass man in the library stuck with me and I haven't been able to thank him. I didn’t even thank him for trying to get to me the time that Leonard had kidnapped me. Leonard invited his hateful relatives for our engagement. Apparently the tradition is that they have to all come and dine with me, I refused to do so.. they came regardless but I wasn’t there to see them. Leonard had understood that I needed to leave so he let me go to kanes place which is where I’m heading now. He insisted that I take some of his guards so I did. I don’t know how Shannon, Michael, Elena, Luca and even Kane will take this news…
Hearing that Aurelia was in love with Leonard was one thing but seeing it in her eyes did something to me. The moment we got home I didn’t speak to anyone no matter how much they tried to get me to speak. There’s no use for me to stay in Rome if the reason I’m here is clearly gone… I don’t want to give up but as long as she doesn’t have her memory back I have to leave. I decided to write her a letter, I hope that when she gets to read this her memory will be back. I’m presently packing. I'm going back to London. I don’t plan on getting talked out of this so I’m planning on going when everyone’s asleep besides Shannon, I'm going to give her the letter personally because I know she’ll deliver my message. I step out of my room silently and knock on her door a few times. She opens it whilst brushing her eyes with her hands. She looks like she hasn’t been sleeping… but she does look very tired. “Kane?” she asks, voice hushed. "What are you doing here? And...with a suitcase?" I st
I sit in my room, the dim light casting shadows on the walls. My heart still races from the commotion downstairs. I expected my mother, Shannon, to leave with the rest of them, but she didn’t. She’s here. I hear her soft footsteps approaching before there’s a light knock on the door. “Aurelia, may I come in?” she asks, her voice gentle but firm, like always. “Yeah,” I whisper, unsure of what to expect. My fingers fidget in my lap as she steps in and closes the door behind her. She sits beside me on the bed, the mattress dipping slightly under her weight. There’s a brief silence as she studies me, her eyes soft but observant, the way a mother’s should be. I look away, my throat tight, already feeling the emotions bubbling up. I know what this is about. “I didn’t leave with the others because I needed to talk to you,” Shannon says, her voice soft but serious. She reaches out, taking my hand. Her touch is warm, familiar, and it instantly begins to break down the walls I’ve tried to
I sit on the edge of the couch, my eyes scanning the room. Kane leans against the wall, arms crossed, his face unreadable. Shannon and Luca sit across from each other, both looking deep in thought. Elena is quiet, but I can feel her eyes on me, waiting. Emaine sits off to the side, her posture stiff, clearly uncomfortable. I clear my throat, trying to break the silence. "The revolution has been regrouping. We don’t know who their new leader is, but I have reason to believe they’re planning to take action soon." Kane uncrosses his arms, his lips curling into a grim smirk. “Let them. If their first plan is to kill Leonard, I’d be more than happy to let them.” Before I can respond, Shannon jumps in. "That’s not a good idea, Kane. Especially if Aurelia isn’t leading them anymore. They see her as a traitor. If they try to kill Leonard, they’ll go after her too." Her words hang in the air, and I can feel the tension rising. Luca’s phone suddenly rings, cutting through the weight of the