The whole mansion is deserted from the outside world intensifying Ralph’s guilt in the dead silence and he closed his eyes kneeling in the middle of the room and roared like an animal. This is the house he grew up with his family. This is the same house – The Lilium that bastard burnt down to ashes ten years ago.He spent a year to demolish the remains and four years to secure the radius of ten kilometres from the mansion to built a tunnel which is the only way to reach the mansion and created a forest with high surveillance and a canal around the property and finally a compound wall with electric fence surrounding it. No one not even a fly can enter this property without him knowing and it took him three years to build the mansion again just like the old one and the room he’s kneeling now was his room in the past and the paintings belongs to Klara. He bought each one of her paintings personally and decorated his room with them. He knew her dealings with the art gallery and also
The feeling after a car crash is like waking up in a strange world to the numbing silence and buzzing ears with paralyzed body and unyielding thoughts and right know Klara woke up to the same feeling in Ralph’s bedroom. She felt like she was on the verge of collapsing after getting hit by something. Her head pounded like hell and she felt dizzy, her body is aching everywhere as if she was beaten to death. She tried to move but every movement is putting pressure on her every nerve and muscle which made her to halt her actions as she couldn’t move an inch. She licked her chapped lips to wet them as her throat felt dry because of thirst but tasted her dried blood. She groaned opening her eyes but her eyelids felt heavy making it difficult for her to open eyes.She took her time to breathe a little while before opening her eyes slowly and blinked few times to get the clear view of her surroundings. She looked at the unfamiliar ceiling with a deep frown and gulped her saliva to quench h
Ralph didn’t come to dinner and locked himself in his room for the entire night. Aurora came up to feed Klara with Milo’s help and then delivered meals to upstairs.The next day Ralph came down like every other day emitting his usual cold aura. The people at the dining table stood up greeting him and Ralph acknowledged their presence before eating breakfast.The four of them frowned looking at calm Ralph because this is not what they expected. It’s not new to them as Ralph was always like this but what surprised them was he is behaving like nothing happened. It’s as if it’s not him who ran away with guilt. “Dylan, we are leaving in ten”Ralph sliced his boiled eggs gracefully taking a bite with the fork. He didn’t even look at Dylan but ordered him to finish breakfast in ten minutes.“To the casino? But..”Lucas is not coming to casino today then why are they going to casino? “To the east coast warehouse”So that’s it? Are they going to pretend like nothing happened? Are the
The days passed quickly and Klara recovered under Aurora’s care but the urge to kill Ralph for ruining her innocence didn’t minimize a bit. She came to Cylantra with good intentions to reunite their families and for that she endured his humiliation, his harsh words, his assaults, his molestation, even though she liked his touches she endured when he denied her kiss and when he hurt her physically.She would’ve been dead by now because of him but still she neither tired to take revenge for that nor complained to anyone. She first wanted to pretend to be a good girl but she forgave him unknowingly without pretence and that’s because she loved each and every second of their time together. Their cuddling, late night talks, smooching, smiling, laughing, hugging, feeding each other, everything. That is the life she always craved with him.She was totally consumed by his caring gestures and fell head over heels for him as he even stopped summoning woman to the pleasure room after promising
The nights were horrible than a dark forest and deep ocean because all Ralph can feel is that he’s being pulled into the darkness and drowning in the ocean. Unable to sleep in his room, he would go to Klara’s room every night after he made sure that she is sound asleep and would sneak into her room in the middle of the night to sleep with her. How shameless of him? He would come at midnight and leave before dawn or when he felt she would wake up. He felt peace and calmness when she is in his arms. Her warm body helped him to sleep for sometime but most of the time he couldn’t close his eyes no matter how much he tried. He would stare at her face for a quiet while tracing her features with his golden eyes. He apologized her in his heart many times for hurting her physically and emotionally and most importantly for forcing her and committing her to do things which she hated.Looking at her innocent sleeping face, he wanted to stab himself for raping her. How can he hurt her? He que
Klara had her dinner cursing at the man opposite her who is still unbothered and retreated to her room. The food tasted bland as her mood was spoiled because of Ralph’s ignorance. Every time she looked at his nonchalant look she wanted to stab his face with all the forks on the dining table. She lost the interest to paint and called it a night and laid on the bed closing her eyes to sleep after covering her whole body with the duvet and arranged the pillows beside her to cuddle and set the air conditioner enough to make her sleep but who the f is here to disturb her? Who knocked on her door at this late hour? It’s hard for her to sleep with the duvet on but she didn’t know why…she’s having this strange feeling to sleep with just her chemise on and only when she covered her body with the heavy comforter can she manage to drift into sleep. Maybe she’s insecure without something protecting her….Maybe it’s the result of her traumatizing experience with Ralph. A shiver run down from
Amina Khan grew up listening to her father’s words about her marriage with Ralph and also thought her life would be better if she married someone powerful, more powerful than her family and her father’s choice seemed the better option but the way his golden eyes glared at her when she once barged into her father’s meeting room interrupting their conversation still left a mark in her heart.She decided right then and there to never dream of becoming his wife because she couldn’t tolerate his coldness and definitely didn’t want to live in a loveless marriage because she heard from her brother about the feud between Kingsters and Eriksons and also the BlackWolf clan leader’s vengeance plan including his vow to never sire a child. How can she be with someone who didn’t know how to care? Or no desire to start a family? She lived like a princess all her life and it has it’s own losses like she can’t go out at her free will, can’t have friends because her father is afraid that they would
If there is a time which Amina liked meeting Ralph was when she first saw him and another time is today because if she didn’t come to meet him on her father’s insistence she wouldn’t have known that Ralph is keeping a woman by his side. She is not just any woman but a baddie and the most courageous woman she’s ever known otherwise who would dare to treat the great Ralph Erikson like she did. The most shocking thing is she didn’t even hesitate to splash the water on him and he didn’t kill her for embarrassing him. And the best thing that happened to her as of now is her father realizing that his efforts to match her with Ralph are futile. Look at his face, he’s dumbstruck with hunched back as if he lost his fortune. Well…..to be honest Ralph IS her father’s fortune because he’s the leader of a powerful mafia clan and handsome and wealthy and invincible and God he’s many more but there is no chance to get him into her family because from the looks of it the stone man seemed to care
Klara got down the car after applying her lipstick again. Moron! Did he have to kiss her when they’re attending the event? Once outside she’s mesmerized by the auction house exterior. It’s like an old library. The sculptures and the carvings on the wooden walls, it’s an eye feast to the artists. Ralph took off his suit and dropped it around her shoulders ignoring her protests and took her inside. The guests have just arrived and took their seats but upon Ralph’s arrival everyone stood up without their knowledge as they sensed his dark aura from afar. The silence descended in the house as all pairs of eyes fell on the couple that stood at the entrance. Ralph quickly gave an overall look at all the people who attended. Every clan leader is present including Lucas who is shell shocked to see his sister. It’s natural to be worried because they protected Klara for many hears without exposing her to the outside world and he brought her to the lion’s den. Of course he would be worried.
“Can you smile a little? It looks like you’re forced to come here”Klara adjusted her bangs looking into the hand mirror and said to the man who is glaring at her with a sulking face. After going back to the Onyx from Luc's office Ralph didn’t talk about the war anymore. Klara is glad but she was dispirited for two days straight for hurting her brother. Ralph couldn’t see his lively little wolf as a living zombie so he cheered her up teaching her about how to operate his systems. Like a curious kitty, she watched him with her sparkling eyes, knowing about new things and he even showed her his secret passage which is connected to all rooms in the Onyx and to the outside world.She was flabbergasted at the revelation but then again she was so excited and thrilled to use the passage. He installed her finger prints and body measurements into the system and now she can use the passage along with him. He didn’t have any more secrets to hide from her except cameras in his room and she
“You are going to be alone for the rest of your life with this attitude of yours. You are not going to find peace, happiness and salvation…”Klara who opened the door heard Luc’s words and her eyes stormed with fire. She pushed Ralph who is hovering over her in concern out of her way and darted towards her brother. Lucas is startled by Klara’s sudden appearance and the way she’s coming at him…he is horrified to see his sister raging like a bull. Before he can apologise her for his loose tounge, she grabbed his collar and rose him to his feet. Her action alerted Luc’s men and they pointed their guns at Klara and immediately Ralph’s men aimed their guns at Luc’s men. Lucas gestured his men to put their guns down and looked down at his angry sister. “How dare you Lucas Roselli?” Klara said clenching his shirt in her fist, her eyes red from anger. “I…I didn’t…”“Shut up! He is not alone. Did you hear me? HE IS NOT ALONE. And if anyone who’s going to end up alone…it is YOU, not h
Lucas’ office fell into silence as Ralph’s words startled Klara who lost her soul instantly thinking about what he said. What if the bullet pierced through his heart? Her world started to crumble just imagining his loss but if he’s really de…..no way. No f-ing way would she allow him to leave this world before her. Ralph frowned sensing Klara’s silence. He just tried to test her limits but didn’t expect to see her depressed. Did she take his words seriously?“What happened little wolf?” he asked grabbing her chin and tried to tilt it towards him but Klara shook her head getting down from him.“You may continue your talk, I need a moment”She said and went to the restroom walking around the room so naturally as if she’d come here countless times which she actually did because she came to Luc’s office very often in the past. Lucas sighed staring at his sister’s back. When did she become sensitive? Just few provoking words from Ralph changed her entire mood. He turned to Ralph get
Klara felt so good talking to her friends after a long time and knowing that they’re living their life in their way, she couldn’t express her joy in words. And in their conversation, Neil asked her if she needed anything from Diston as he’s currently living there…She thought about the list but Ralph already bought her everything she needed except paint brushes, so she asked him to buy them for her as he’ll be back in three months. If she’d known about Ralph’s Diston trip, she would’ve asked him to get them from Neil. It’s been more than a month since she talked to Neil, he would’ve bought them for her but what’s the use…..she can’t use them until two months. While she’s sulking over her loss, Ralph’s anger returned and he turned around Klara roughly clutching her jaw, glaring at her with his rage filled eyes. “Ask me if you need anything. Why did you seek that kid’s help?”Klara didn’t expect Ralph to react this way but she didn’t get angry instead she chuckled patting Ralph’s
“What are you doing?” Klara covered her body with her hands looking at Ralph warily. He started undressing her as soon as he placed her on his bed. Is he really that horny? For god sake she’s injured. Ralph pinched his nose bridge feeling tired. She is not making it any easier for him. He just wanted to check her body for other injuries. “Show me your bruises” Klara gave an embarrassed smile for misunderstanding him and undressed herself slowly. She didn’t have a scratch on her face but her torso is planted with few small green patches and the one on her ribcage stood out among them. She winced removing her pants as Cecelia kicked her thigh hard once. She cursed in low voice and pulled down her pants slowly, there it is another bruise. She lifted her head feeling the temperature drop around her. Oh no! The moron is angry but she can’t avoid bruises during a fight. She isn’t embarrassed or ashamed of these tiny wounds on the contrary she is very proud as she made her
“You..”Aiden watched helplessly as Lucas restrained Freya in his embrace and lifted his fist to punch Lucas but Freya stopped him in time. “Aiden no. I am alright”She said and then turned to Lucas who is burning with rage as his eyes bore holes on Aiden. Freya knew that look, he’s on his limits. She didn’t want them to pick a fight for no reason and she didn’t have strength to deal with them now. She didn’t even have strength to free herself from his embrace as she is tucked under his armpit like a chick under hen’s wing. “Mr. Roselli what…”Lucas shot her a death glare making her shut her mouth. Aiden didn’t like Luc’s actions and tried to snatch her back but Freya stopped him again and gestured him to stay still. “Tell him to fuck off”Freya shivered hearing Luc’s angry voice and gulped gesturing Aiden to wait in car but he’s adamant. “Ad, please”She said helplessly and pleaded him with her eyes. Aiden grunted in frustration and left gritting his teeth but not befo
Freya lived her life to the fullest in every phase. Take it her school, college and office….she faced all the hurdles with courage and passed them in determination. She wasn’t born with silver spoon but she did earn a lot after getting job and settled her parents with a business. She has a life full of emotions….joy, happiness, sadness, fear, anger, everything but love never had a part in it. She became strong with each passing day and with each difficulty she faced but why is it hard to face Lucas? Why can’t she push him away? Why can’t she just….she didn’t know what to do with her broken heart and with the courage she gathered for the past few days… she came to Lucas to have her freedom from the shackles she bound herself.“Mr. Roselli”She braced herself and called him again when Lucas didn’t respond to her. She would’ve thought he didn’t acknowledge her presence if it isn’t for his change in stance from playful to stern.Looks like he’s happy without her. A mere sight of her
Ralph’s breath caught in his throat when he saw the bruise on Klara’s body. He rushed to her side and picked her up swiftly, taking her upstairs. “Wait! I…”Klara looked at Aurora and then at Ralph in worry. Didn’t he see her condition? Why is he not letting her get treated? And the way he held her, it’s embarrassing. She’s not a kid to carry her like this. Even Aurora got tensed because they still has to make pie and Klara is injured. She didn’t know what to do as Master is taking her. But why? Why is he taking her away while she’s helping her with the ice bag? “Fiona! What about the p…”“Hush!”Klara shushed Aurora before she can finish her words. Ralph halted his steps, taking his time to look at Klara in his arms and at Aurora who is fidgeting with her dress nervously. He furrowed his brows and asked her in his usual cold tone. “What is it?”Klara supported her body on his hands and cupped his chin showing him her best smile and whispered mischievously.“Secret”Ralph