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Once Rejected, Now Desired 131| Hayes Island
SOPHIA. "I miss the boys," I whined, leaning against Asher who had his arms wrapped around my waist. He turned to look at me, a broad grin on his face. "I miss them too. But we're on our honeymoon and there's literally no room for missing anyone right now," Lowering his body slightly, he tightened his arms around my thighs and lifted me off the ground. "It's just us and this island." Oh, yes. A week after our wedding, we'd taken a trip to one of the islands in Hayes pack. We had rented a cabin around one of the lush gardens of Taveuni and it bothered the sun-soaked coasts of the mamanuca islands. The skies were a shade of cyan blue here and the sun shone its bright yellow lights, softly scorching our skin. Thankfully, Asher had slathered a generous amount of sunscreen on my skin and had chosen to tan himself. The beach was empty, save for a few people who were tanning under the sun with large hats hovering over their heads. Asher and I sat under a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 132| The honeymoon party
SOPHIA.Our honeymoon had been nothing but a bliss. And Asher made sure of that. We had been through a lot in the past few months, and we thought it would be a good idea to spend sometime together while the kids wrapped up their academic year at the boarding school. I'd never walked in a dress as beautiful and exotic as this dress I had on. It was in the most beautiful shade of amethyst with golden threads sewn around the hem. Rhinestones were sewn into a beeline and my waist was left bare. It was hard to give this dress a name. It was a traditional dress, one whose name I had forgotten because I'd be too excited, giving it a look while the lady explained the origin of the dress to Asher who seemed quite hooked with what she was saying. It had a plunging neckline and its back was bare, leaving me almost naked if not for the long shawl-like flap covering my belly. A set of golden waist strings were attached to one end of the dress so that when I moved, you coul
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 133| The death of the Queen dowager
ASHER.Our honeymoon began and ended on grand style. I made sure of that. Few days later, we returned back to the palace in readiness for the triplets' birthday. We touched down at the airport about thirty minutes ago and Sophia was fast asleep in my arms. It was dark out and the ride back to the Palace took almost an hour. I lifted her in my arms, not wanting to wake her up as I carried her into the room. The boys were asleep according to one of the maids and I wasn't surprised as it was too late for them to be awake. I slipped her gently into bed, changing into a light piece of clothing and when I finally climbed into the bed, she rolled over to me, moaning softly as she slid her arm over my chest. "Hey, baby," I whispered into her ear as I ran my fingers through her lush hair. Her eyes fluttered open and she looked confused for a moment before sitting up immediately and looking around. I chuckled softly. "You were asleep the whole time and I didn't want to dis
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 134| The execution
TRIGGER WARNINGASHER. I stood by the river bank, watching as her body got attached to a bamboo shaft. The river led right into the seas on the east coast and after the required rituals had been carried out, she was pushed into the water and left to float away. I didn't wait another minute, just turned and walked back to my car. I had to fill this void somehow and going back and grieving wasn't going to do any of that. So I drove straight to the cells where Reed and the others were kept. It was located very close to the Palace. The guard who stood by the gare saw me and immediately stood to his feet, pulling the wrought iron gates open. "Where are the others?" "All in, Alpha," He replied, his voice laced with respect. "The execution is being planned as you have instructed." "Very good," I muttered under my breath before walking into the dungeons. This one was man made, built like a bunker but it was only filled with cells. It was a good thing I had inf
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 135| Beauty from Ashes
SOPHIA. Watching Asher pay his last respects to his mother along with the others had been nerve wracking. He looked forlorn and all I wanted to do was reach for him and wrap him in a hug but he was too busy listening to the Priest and trying hard not to cry. Her body remained floating in the river. It was tradition to leave the body of a rebellious royal to keep floating until decomposition. Right after that, we had all returned to the Palace as a sorrowful throng. The families of the rebels had been singled out. Asher proclaimed banishment on them and they were thrown out of the Pack. Right after that, Asher retired to our chambers, leaving me to explain to the boys what had happened. Well, they were too young to get any of the details so I patched and made several omissions before distracting them about their forthcoming birthday and it worked like fucking magic. After making them breakfast and carting them into the toy room, I joined Asher. He was fast a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 136| Happiness is sure
SOPHIA. I lay stark naked on the table, surrounded by candlelight, food and drinks. Asher was too concerned about my body to care about the food. He pushed a few plates aside and pressed his lips into my thighs, inhaling softly as the tip of my nose skimmed my skin. "Fuck. You smell nice as hell," He whispered as he dug his fingers into my dress and pressed a wet kiss against my upper thigh. His free hand rested on my buttocks, kneading and creating sweet sensations around my body. He didn't stop, even when the candle beside us began to burn out. "Do you want us to have dinner, huh?" He whispered hotly against my ears. "Or do you just want us to fuck." "I want you, Asher," I whimpered, feeling a wave of wanton need fill my whole body. "I don't want any of the food on the table. I did it so I could pull you out and apparently, food isn't what we want." He chuckled softly and lifted my gown over my buttocks. I heard him draw out a breath behind me. "Fuck. You're no
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 137| Baby on the way
ASHER. Sophia was restless for the rest of the drive to the hospital. She had developed a sudden fever and she kept whining because her abdomen hurt terribly. All of these were symptoms of an incoming period but she had her own diagnoses. She was pregnant but I refused to believe it until the doctor confirmed it. "I am a doctor and yet, you refuse to believe my own diagnoses."I glanced at her with a thin smirk. “What’s that thing you doctors say about self medication again?” She rolled her eyes and shook her head, while I chuckled. I made an intersection before hitting the accelerator and speeding the car up. "You're not feeling too well so I won't be taking anything you say as the truth. We need a doctor who is well enough to make the correct diagnosis." She leaned back into her seat and groaned before bed face twisted in slight pain. Her hand went to her belly and she began to rub it softly like it was going to soothe the pain. "I need to puke again, Asher."
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-12-05Once Rejected, Now Desired 138
SOPHIA. Asher's car cruised to a halt in front of the tiny estate. After the trafficked women and children were saved, Asher had arranged for a house to be assigned to them and a few children who had no families to go back to were admitted into the small orphanage institution. We climbed out of the car and walked towards the wrought iron gates. It was pulled open and we walked through, making our way towards the institution. The staff led us to the common room where most of the kids sat, playing or poring over books. Majority of them recognized me as the woman who had been trafficked along with them and had saved them all from impending doom so when they saw me, they all rushed towards me and engulfed me in a hug tight enough to pull me to the ground. Asher caught me by the arm and held onto me while the kids peltered me with questions and in about an hour's time of spending time with them, we left the orphanage, but not without leaving an invitation for the staff about
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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."
