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Once Rejected, Now Desired 120| Hell bath no fury like a husband scorned
ASHER Several hours and twelve calls later, the first twelve contacts in my journal denied seeing Sophia. Some of which I believed because I hadn’t heard from them in weeks, months. And some - like my cousin, Ivan - were no longer in Darkmoon pack. So where had she gone? Who had she spoken to? I made sure to leave out the part that she was missing, so it wouldn’t scare whoever had contacted her. My efforts were futile. Tired, I tossed my phone and the journal to the right end of my bed, while I sunk deeper into the left and buried my head into my palm. My chest felt heavy. So heavy I wish I could scream at the top of my lungs and cry as much as I needed to. But what good would that do to finding Sophia? I should never have let her go. No matter what she thought, I should have invested myself in whatever plan she had even though it would make her sick of me. The sound of my door creaking open caused me to jump from my bed. I half expected it to be Sophia walking through the door
Last Updated : 2023-11-19Once Rejected, Now Desired 121| The private auction
SOPHIA I couldn’t breathe. His large hand took another fistful of my hair, not minding that my scalp was burning. He forced my head out of the freezing water, giving me not enough seconds to breathe before forcing my head back into the water again. I tried to scream, but my mouth was gagged. I shook my head as much as his strong hands would allow. It did little to no good. Another painful yank occurred again, accompanied by a slap across my left cheek that stung in more ways than one. Hot tears burned at the sides of my eyelids, but I refused to let them flow. Queen Claire had left the guards with instructions on how to skillfully torture me. They had been throwing my head in and out of the freezing bath for as long as I could remember. Meanwhile, all I could think about was how to return to my family; my husband and my children. They were the reasons I couldn’t give up. They meant so much to me. “This can’t be my end.” I murmured to myself as he flung me towards the ground. My
Last Updated : 2023-11-19Once Rejected, Now Desired 122| Bronemies
ASHER Being backstabbed was one thing, but being stabbed in front and still not being able to see or acknowledge your assailant was another. A heavy sign of negligence and foolishness, both of which I had been able to convince myself that I now suffered from. How else could I have been so blind and stupid? Of course it was Ivan! It suddenly explained why I couldn’t find any of the files Adeline had given me before my accident. Yes. I remembered every minute detail, down to the last conversation. It all came rushing to my mind after I remembered Sophia was my wife. However, I had led myself to believe that all was well since Reed had fled the city, and Ivan was practically nowhere to be found. That was, of course, until Reed returned. I knew if I was going to find out what he wanted, I would have to pull him close and act the fool. As I paced around my room that morning, waiting for Ivan’s call, it took everything in me not to smash my head against the wall. I didn’t know how or
Last Updated : 2023-11-22Once Rejected, Now Desired 123| How about four?
SOPHIA With the little strength I had after passing out, I pushed myself towards the iron wall. Once my back came in contact with the cold metal, I closed my eyes and allowed the only pleasant feeling I had experienced in hours, sink into me. I didn’t know if it was day or night. The only little hole that served as a window in the iron wall led to the dark corridor. It was quiet compared to when I was thrown in, and I couldn’t help but wonder why. When I made an attempt to look around, I realized everyone was as tired as I was.A young girl gripped her mother’s skirt so hard, as though her mother would disappear if she made an attempt to release her grip. The picture brought memories back to me. Sweet memories of my boys. David, Daniel, Darwin. The best gifts life had given to me. I couldn’t take it anymore. The realization that I might never see them again and they would never know what happened to me killed me by each passing second. Their 9th birthday was very close, barely w
Last Updated : 2023-11-22Once Rejected, Now Desired 124|I’m coming home
SOPHIA “We only have one shot at this, is everyone with me?” I knew it was important to ask after I had told them the plan. I couldn’t deny the fact that they all looked scared out of their minds, and I worried for them too. My mind had not been able to get rid of the fear, but I figured it was better the fear of the unknown drove me to find a way to escape, than for it to keep me locked up in this godforsaken place. Besides, I had promised that I would ruin Claire for what she did to me. I seldom made promises, but I made sure to keep them whenever I did. It was the same way I had promised to be with my boys no matter what. No force on earth could stop me from doing that. “There might be hundreds of them out there. If we are going to do this, we are going to have to do it as a team…” the green-eyed lady spoke as her eyes traveled around the room. She had done a great deed by helping me explain the plan to some of the locals who couldn’t understand our language. I was grateful sh
Last Updated : 2023-11-25Once Rejected, Now Desired 125| Her mother’s daughter
AUTHOR There were many things Hannah Whinstone knew Dark Moon for, and a really tight traffic jam during rush hour was not one of those; thanks to the good and wide roads, and serious traffic rules and regulations which had always been in place. So what happened tonight? She could have sworn her car had been in the same spot for over an hour, but the Diamond time teller locked around her left wrist made her understand it had only been twelve minutes. Exasperated, she let out a sigh and allowed her back to fall on the leather seat of her car. She stared outside the window and watched the droplets of rain travel down the glass. She would never make it in time for dinner with her “dearest” husband if the traffic didn’t die down soon enough. “I think there’s been a blockage up front, my lady. Should I call my lord to cancel?” The driver spoke. A quick glance at the rear view mirror showed Hannah he was looking at her and waiting for a reply. Tired, she shook her head. If Clarke had
Last Updated : 2023-11-26Once Rejected, Now Desired 126| The rescue
ASHER Three hours. That was all Ivan had left before I took measures to rain hell down on him. It was nothing compared to what he truly deserved, but I could make do with that. I was seated in my study when my phone chimed with a message. I slipped it out of my pocket, hurriedly, my body rippling with expectancy. Unlocking my phone, I noticed I had gotten a text from Ivan. I hurriedly tapped the banner and it opened into a wall of full blown files. I hadn't tapped any of it open before another message came in. It was a written text. "If you want to save your woman, you should. I am currently at Reed's house and I have been able to stall Reed and Adeline from leaving the house. Get the authorities with you and come here real quick because I don't know how long I can hold them for.” Hurriedly, I pushed back my swivel seat, tapping aggressively against my skin as I made direct contact to the local authorities. I had a few friends there so it was easier to immediately get
Last Updated : 2023-11-28Once Rejected, Now Desired 127| The truth
ASHER I was more than heartbroken, but what was one more revelation? Reed had dared to accuse my mother of such treachery. I made sure I’ll deal with the truth and him later. I tapped the “play” icon and pressed my phone speaker to my ear. “ I told you that we had to be careful, and the best thing you could do was bring your son’s wife, the fucking queen into this! My alpha is so furious, I had to skip town with my wife and my daughter because I fear for my life. We lost the girls! You told us this would be the perfect operation base, and your daughter-in-law did what? Led a tucking revolution! Our trafficking ring was pulling in hundreds of millions! What’s going to happen to all the orders we have accepted money for? The organs? The girls? You are going to pay for this. And as for your daughter-in-law, I was told she is here, right under my very roof. No, do not tell me to keep calm. You had your chance to fix things, now I’m doing shit my way.”What the fuck was this? I looked
Last Updated : 2023-11-28
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Once Rejected, Now Desired Dearest gentle reader,
This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. This story began in January, and since then, a lot of things have happened. I’ve been sick, I’ve had countless visits to the hospital, gotten an operation, entered final year in medical school, a lot of things actually. And finally, after nine months, I get to say goodbye to the beautiful Morris family, and everyone involved in their story. It wasn’t easy, but you all stood by me. I hope you enjoyed this story as much I almost enjoyed writing it. And I hope to see you again in my next project coming in OCTOBER, and my debut billionaire romance novel. Thank you all. Xoxo, Bella Hemsworth.
Once Rejected, Now Desired Epilogue
SEVEN MONTHS LATER AUTHOR The sound of the door closing had everyone up on their feet. Daniel, Darwin, Lillie who had been fidgeting on her seat, Queen Sophia, even little Emilia. The doctor blinked twice, fairly surprised by how fast they had all stood. All the set of eyes that peered at her caused her to clear her throat. She couldn’t blame them for being anxious. Princess Darla had been in the labor room for over eight hours. “How’s everything? How’s she? How’s…?” Lillie moved to the front, and the doctor smiled at her. “Everything is fine, your highness. Princess Darla has just delivered two beautiful and handsome children.” Silence hung in the air for three brief seconds. Yes. The doctor had counted. “Does this mean…?” Lillie asked with wide eyes. “Yes.” The tall lady replied. “Twins.” “Oh my God!” Lillie screamed, tears in her eyes as she watched everyone else rush into the room. They were supposed to have gone in one by one, but even the doctor knew better than to tr
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 105
Lillie’s POV *THREE WEEKS LATER* I stood outside Darla’s room, taking a deep breath before knocking softly. No response, but I knew she was in there. I could hear her crying from where I stood. Even her large twin doors had done nothing to mask the sound of her sorry. I turned mine into a ball in my throat and swallowed hard to push it down to my stomach. It couldn’t come out, not today. I reached for her door knob, opened the door and found her sitting on the edge of her bed, her face pale, her eyes swollen from crying. The black dress Darwin had gotten for her lay untouched in a rumpled mess beside her."Darla, you need to get ready," I said gently, stepping inside. "It’s time."She shook her head, her hands trembling as they gripped the sheets. "I can’t," she whispered. "If I get dressed… if I go downstairs… it means he’s really gone. That Logan is really gone, and I’ll never see him again. The love of my life, Lillie… the father of my child." Her voice cracked, her should
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 104
David’s POV Blood. All over the room. Dripping from every wound in my body. I didn’t need to see my reflection in the mirror to know I had been beaten up real good. Yet, when I saw it, a bitter chuckle forced its way out of my throat. I had managed to kill them all even in my state. The fuckers must have known they wouldn’t be able to stand a chance, hence why they had to poison me. In those last minutes of my life, the faces of my brothers flashed in my mind as I sat on my bed. My brothers, my sisters, my darling mother who had seen so much loss in her time. I never thought I’d see them again. I thought that, by the time they reached the hospital, I’d be long gone. When the rogues came, I was sure it was over. They had knives, weapons—I barely had the strength to lift my arms, but something inside me, something primal, wouldn’t let me give up. Not yet. Not before seeing my family one last time. If they could get to me, that is. There was no guarantee they had been able to make it
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 103
Darwin’s POV Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but there wasn’t a crown on my head. However, I knew I had stepped into David’s shoes the moment he was hospitalized. It suddenly made sense why he had been so stoic and protective of everyone. For the first time in a long time, I could feel what he felt. The weight of the world resting on my shoulders. My world, and that of Dark Moon at large. Even as I ripped Jace’s head from his neck, the reality of what had just happened sank deeper as I looked at him—the cousin who once laughed with us as children, now reduced to this: A lifeless head in my hands. Who would have thought I would be the one to end his life? Who would have thought that he’ll be the one to turn our lives around? To hurt my brothers, to betray the only family he could call his? His eyes, once filled with arrogance and ambition, were now vacant, staring up at the sky even in his death. But now, he would be unable to see any fucking thing. His life had ended.
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 102
Darwin: The battle was far more brutal than expected. Dead bodies lay across the ground, a mix of our own people, rogues and rebel soldiers. Daniel and I were yet to turn as we were preserving our energy to fight our common enemy. A wolf lunged at me and I caught it by its collar and snapped its next in one move. It dropped to the ground, slowly shifting back to its human form as it took its last breath. Another one came and I sank my claws into it, twisting and tearing its guts out so it lay on the floor in a disgusting pile. I only one had one intention as I made my way towards the Palace. And that was to make sure Lillie and my family members were safe. After I'd confirmed that they were, I would return here and find Jace. The hall was empty. Void of anyone, so I knew they had all been carted away to safety to the Palace's secret basement. I heard a familar sob and hurried towards the corner leading to the underground building. Lillie was crouched beside Logan w
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 101
Lillie's POV: Tonight was a wedding and the whole Palace was bright with the hustle and bustle of activities. A decorating team had been employed to decorate the area and it had gone on for about two days. Tonight, they were finishing up the rest of the decorations as guests began to arrive. I heard the Queen's voice from where I stood in Darla's room. She was yelling at the decorating team for their slow pace and we all laughed when she asked one of the ladies to get out of her sight. "It's not mother's wedding and yet, she yells like it's hers." Emilia said from where she stood, our beautiful flower girl, getting dressed by some of the maids. Darla chuckled from where she sat in front of her vanity table. "Mother can be a control freak at times. Don't tell her I said this, or she's going to serve my body to the guests." Emilia grinned in mischief and I instantly knew she was going to use emotional blackmail now that she had power over Darla. "Wh
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 100
Lillie's POV: Things were going smoothly. More than I expected. I banished the thoughts of something ruining the good time everyone was having and decided to, for once in my life, be happy that things were going the way I wanted. Queen Sofia was forced to interceed on Logan's behalf and the embargo of being a slave was taken off him. Darla made it a point of duty to remind her every waking moment of the day until the Queen decided to have rites held on Logan's behalf. And now, they were seen always having little cute moments around the palace. Logan and Darla were always found in each other's arm and I always saw the look on the Queen's face. Even after taking the banishment off Logan's head, she still wasn't in approval of their relationship. But as time went on, she became busy with other things and paid them no heed until I found her one day, smiling at Darla and Logan as they sat at the porch. Darla had her head on Logan's lap as he read her a book. It was such a
Once Rejected, Now Desired Book 2| Chapter 99
Lillie's POV: I paced from one end of the room to the other, trying to come up with words to say to my brother. Logan stood, head bowed low, at the other end of the room. I could tell he was feeling extremely bad, but not guilty. He finally stood tall, steeling his expression as he stared right at me. "What are you going to do? Judge me for following my heart? Call that a mistake also?" I honestly had nothing to say to him if I was being honest. I was just surprised that Logan and Darla were ever a thing. I wasn't angry or judgemental. I just didn't like how it had been hidden from me. Did Logan not trust me? Or hadn't I been a good enough elder sister for him to talk to? These were the thoughts that plagued my mind. I turned to him and sighed. "When did you start Dating Darla?" "We're not... dating," He replied. "Though we really like each other a lot." "So when did all these start?" He scoffed. "Do I have to tell you all the details?" "Yes. I have to know."
