I’ve been through something similar, and I am okay… right?No! No, I’m not, and I’m sure she’s not. It took me long to get over the fact that I… I need to go check on her and reassure her that I'm here, and we will go through this together.I quickly stood up, rushing my way out of my room. I got to Darlene's room, taking a deep breath and exhaling heavily before knocking on the door.I waited, but there was no response. Maybe this is a bad idea; I think I should go back. But I want to see her.I knocked again, but there was still no response. Maybe she was already asleep. Yet, I had to kiss her goodnight; that way, I might as well get a little bit of sleep tonight.I gently and quietly opened the door, not wanting to wake her, but when my eyes landed on the empty bed, I gasped in shock.“Darlene,” I called, my voice barely above a whisper. I checked the bathroom, but she wasn't there. She might be downstairs, so I’ll go check.I checked the living room, kitchen, cinema—literally ever
“What do I do now?” I mumbled. “Huh?” the old man asked; he thought I was talking to him. “Oh, no! Nothing,” I said, heading back to the table, only to find Aurora asleep.“That little girl will catch a cold if you keep her here longer. It's just for a night; you look like you can afford a VIP room where she won't be disturbed,” the old man said while he wiped the table. I hissed softly, turning back to Aurora. He was right. Keeping Aurora here was more dangerous than getting a room where she could sleep properly. This was an ice cream shop; it was too cold to keep her safe from the chilly weather. Speaking of the weather, I wasn't even sure the rain would stop anytime soon.I managed to carry Aurora, picking up my phone, my purse, and my keys. I would simply drive to the hotel, and that way we could both get a good sleep.“Why don't I escort you with an umbrella?” the man said. “But my car is just parked outside,” I said with a warm smile. “Still, you might get wet trying to
Her voice… Darlene!I turned to her as my eyes flew open in shock. No wonder—her smell. For a second, I had denied her scent, her sweet lavender aroma. How could I possibly forget?“Darlene,” I called out. She turned to me, her eyes flying open.DARLENE. “Darlene,” I heard. I turned to see Conri, his eyes filled with amusement and his lips curved in a sly smirk. I gasped softly, about to make my way back out, but he rushed toward me.“Darlene, wait! Please wait!” he yelled, gripping my shoulder. Oh Goddess! What do I do? I can't leave even if I wanted to—it's not just because he has a grip on my shoulder, but because it hasn't stopped raining. I still carried Aurora; her weight wouldn't even allow me to run out quickly, even if I could leave in the rain. What the hell!“You can't leave in the rain. I don't want you and my child to get cold,” I heard him say. “What child?!” I shot back. “Get your hands off me!” I moved an inch away. “Okay, okay, fine,” he raised both hands in t
DARLENE'S POV...“Hello,” I said after picking up Cullian's call. “H—H—Hello,” I couldn't hear him properly; the network was failing. Before I knew it, the call went dead.I tried calling him back. I wanted to let him know where I was and also tell him that I might be in danger after seeing Conri down at the bar. But the call wasn't reachable.I turned to Aurora; she was peacefully asleep. The room was a lot warmer than I thought, and that gave me a little peace.I sat on the bed, watching the door. What if Conri followed me up? I didn’t even turn back to see if he had followed me. “Shit,” I cursed softly, picking up my phone again, calling Cullian and hoping it would ring, but it didn't. Fuck!I stood up and headed to the bathroom; I needed to take a warm bath. At least if Conri was to follow me, he would have knocked by now.I hurriedly took a warm bath and changed into a robe so that I could dry off. I went back to the bed, about to take my seat when I heard a loud knock on my
Hi besties! I'm here again.At this point, I am eager to know what you guys think about my book. Let me know your thoughts. Are you loving it?!Well, I'm sure if you're seeing this, it means you are, and I'm glad! ♡´・ᴗ・`♡.But, yet still, put down your thoughts in the comments; I want to hear them.Much love, dearest. Your favorite author; fantasy goddess♡.---“Why? What happened?” I asked, not wanting her to know that I already knew what had put her in this position.Wickedness…I watched her expression switch from shock to shame and guilt.“Uhmm, Mum, she fell sick just a few months after you were sent away,” she said, her voice trembling like she was about to cry.“I know,” I said as I watched her eyes light up. “You heard?” she asked. I nodded. “Dad came to my restaurant a few days ago; he came with Mum,” I said. “Wait, you now own a restaurant? You've always dreamed of that, but how did it happen?” she asked. I smiled. “Well, let's say the moon goddess had my back,” I sa
I stood up, my heart pounding as I watched Conri step through the door. The look in his eyes was intense, filled with a mix of longing and something darker. “Darlene,” he said, his voice low and almost desperate.“Conri, what are you doing here?“ I asked, surprised that I could even speak. I knew he would show up, that was how mad he was.“I knew you would come, why can't you just let me be?“ I said, tears already fighting its way out.“You don’t understand. I love you. We belong together.”“Conri, please! You need to leave me alone!” I begged, my voice trembling. His obsession was suffocating, how did we get like this? How did I from a rejected omega become his obsession. I wouldn't have left my house, dammit.As he stepped closer to the bed, i backed away, trying to put distance between us, but he followed, his expression turning from yearning to something dangerously possessive.“Why can’t you see? We can be happy together. I can make you happy, we can be a happy family, why is i
“Get away from her, Conri!” Cullian ordered, stepping in front of me. His voice was strong, filled with authority.In an instant, Conri lunged forward, anger overtaking him, but Cullian stood his ground. They clashed in a flurry of movement, both quick and strong.I watched in horror as they exchanged blows. Conri's fists struck at Cullian, but Cullian countered with grace and precision, using his strength to keep Conri at bay. “Leave my wife the hell alone!” Cullian shouted, pushing Conri back. I felt a rush of adrenaline and fear as I realized how serious this was.With each punch thrown, the fight escalated. Conri roared, his frustration boiling over, while Cullian remained focused, determined to protect me at all costs. I felt helpless, my heart racing as I took a step back, unsure of what to do. Suddenly, Conri managed to land a hit, sending Cullian stumbling. My breath caught in my throat. “No!” I cried out, fear gripping me. But Cullian quickly regained his footing, his eyes
I could only hope that Cullian could hold Conri off long enough for us to escape this nightmare.I ran out of the room, heading downstairs when I bumped into some officers. They must have heard the noise coming from my room. There were about six officers, all armed, as they walked past me.“Sir,” I held one by his shoulder. He turned to me, his expression furious. “My husband is being attacked. He is trying to hold down the attacker while I run with my child,” I said, letting him know what had happened.He nodded, his eyes leaving me to the rest of the officers who made their way to the room I had lodged in.“Get to safety; we'll handle it,” he said, leaving us to join the rest of the policemen.I waited downstairs for a few minutes before I saw Cullian and Conri coming downstairs, both handcuffed. Behind them were the officers, pointing their guns at them as they escorted them downstairs.I ran towards the officer I had spoken to earlier. “Sir, I told you my husband is innocent. He w
DARLENE'S POV. The weight of Conri’s voice lingered in my mind as I stood frozen by the phone. Panic surged within me, but I couldn’t let fear take hold of me—not here, not now. I and Cullian had fought too hard for this peace. “Mommy?” Aurora’s voice broke through my thoughts. I turned to see her standing in the doorway, concern etched on her face. I couldn’t let her see my fear. “Just a minute, sweetie!” I called out, forcing a smile. I needed to focus on what mattered, my husband—my children, my family. Cullian walked out of the kitchen agaim, his brow furrowed with worry. “Darlene, what’s wrong?” “It was nothing, just a client,” I lied, pushing down the knot in my stomach. I didn’t want to ruin the evening with my fears. “Alright,” He nodded, but I could still see the concern in his eyes. As i made my way upstairs, my children ran around me, I tried to join in, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Conri. How could he still be alive? ——— We had dinner together, a
DARLENE'S POVA month had passed since we moved back home, and life haven't felt as peaceful.l as it feels now. I now enjoyed my daily routine—mornings filled with laughter, long days at work, and cozy evenings with my family. It was everything I had fought for, and I was thankful for it all.As I walked through the front door, tired from a long day, I felt the stress begin to melt away because I could hear the sounds of my kids laughing in the living room, which made me smile.“Mummy!” Aurora shouted, her little feet rushing toward me. I dropped my bag and knelt down, arms wide open to receive her.“Hey, my little sunshine!” I hugged her tightly. Drake and Blake soon joined us, their faces lit with excitement.“Did you bring us anything?” Blake asked, his big eyes sparkling.“Just this,” I said, ruffling his hair which made him giggle. Just then, Cullian appeared from the kitchen, a towel over his shoulder and a grin on his face.“Welcome home!” he said, his voice warm and invitin
CULLIAN'S POV.The room felt like a battleground, the air filled with the scent of sweat and blood. Every breath I took tasted metallic. Conri loomed before me. His eyes burned with a relentless rage.As we clashed again, pain shot through my body. Conri’s claws raked across my side, tearing through flesh and fur. I winced, feeling the warm trickle of blood pooling beneath my pelt. Each strike from him felt like a hammer against my bones, and I struggled to keep my footing. 'I can’t let him win. I can’t let him take them from me.'“Is this all you’ve got?” Conri mocked, his breath hot and foul. “You’re just prolonging the inevitable.” The taunt stung more than the wounds he inflicted.I lunged at him, desperation fueling my movements. I managed to catch his flank with my teeth, but he retaliated with a brutal snap of his jaws. His teeth sank into my shoulder, and I let out a growl of pain, the sharpness of his bite sending shockwaves through my body. 'How much longer can I endure this
Darlene's POVDarlene couldn't stop walking around room in Hawaii, her heart racing. They had flown here seeking safety and peace, but now a heavy weight of dread settled in her chest. Cullian had promised to protect them, and yet he hadn’t answered her calls. “Mummy, is Daddy coming back soon?” Blake’s small voice broke through her thoughts.Darlene knelt beside her son, forcing a smile. “Yes, sweetie. Daddy will be back soon. He just has some important things to take care of.” But inside, her anxiety grew. She had tried calling Cullian several times, each unanswered ring echoing in her mind.The air felt charged, as if a storm was brewing. Darlene’s instincts screamed that something was wrong. She could feel it deep in her bones. The thought of Cullian facing danger alone made her stomach twist. “Why won’t he answer?” she murmured, glancing at Blake, who seemed to sense her worry. “Is he okay?” Blake asked, his eyes wide with concern.“I hope so, honey. I really hope so.” Darlene
Cullian paced, his heart racing. He could sense something was off; the air was thick with tension. Suddenly, a loud crash broke in. Cullian rushed to the window, his instincts screaming at him. He saw figures moving in the darkness—his guards. They were fighting, but one by one, they fell, taken down swiftly by an unseen force. "Conri…" Cullian muttered under his breath. He knew him too well, and he knew this was no ordinary attack. Just as Cullian turned to grab his jacket, a loud bang echoed through the front door. It burst open, and there stood Conri, his presence dominating the room. He was alone, but his aura was enough to fill the space with dread. Cullian’s jaw clenched. “You shouldn’t have come here, Conri.”“I had to see you one last time before I end this,” Conri replied, a smirk on his lips. The two men faced each other, tension crackling in the air. Cullian stepped forward, fists clenched. “You think you can just walk in here and threaten my family?”Conri chuckled da
As I neared the exit, I knew I would do whatever it took to find her. Nothing would stand in my way.DARLENE'S POV.“Mummy! Daddy!” Drake and Blake shouted in unison as they raced toward us. My heart melted as they enveloped Cullian and me in a tight embrace, their warmth a stark contrast to the chilling events that had just unfolded.We had literally escaped death. It was heartbreaking to realize that, for a moment, I had feared we might never see our children again. The thought lingered painfully in my mind, a reminder of how fragile our lives could be.Cullian knelt down, gently ruffling Blake's and Drake's hair with a tender smile. “I missed you so much, buddy,” he said, his voice filled with relief.“But Dad, why did you leave us all day? We woke up and couldn’t find you. Where did you three go?” Drake asked, his brows furrowed in confusion and concern.“We were kidnapped,” Aurora mumbled softly, her voice trembling. “But Dad came to save us,” she added, her eyes shining with adm
Cullian’s POVThe footsteps grew louder, each step a reminder of the danger we were in. I felt the weight of responsibility pressing down on me—not just for Darlene and Aurora, but for my two sons back home, who must be worrying about us. Hours had passed since we left, and the thought of them waiting, anxious and alone, fueled my resolve.“Darlene, stay quiet,” I whispered, my eyes scanning the dim corridor for any sign of escape. I could feel Aurora trembling against me, her small hands gripping my shirt tightly. I needed to reassure them both, but I had to stay focused.The guard’s footsteps paused just outside the door, and I held my breath, praying he wouldn’t turn back. I could see the tension in Darlene’s shoulders, and I wished I could ease her fears. If we were caught now, we would all be lost—my family’s safety depended on this moment.Just then, a faint noise caught my attention—an alarm blaring somewhere in the distance. The guard’s head snapped toward the sound, his expr
“Darlene,” he whispered, leaning closer, “I think I have an idea.”My breath hitched as I met his eyes. “What is it?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. Cullian glanced back at the dead man sprawled on the ground a few feet away. “We can take his uniform. It’s a little tight, but it should work. I can sneak out past the guards if I look like one of them.”I nodded, understanding the urgency of our situation. “Okay, but be careful. We don’t know how many guards are out there.”He nodded, and I watched as he moved cautiously toward the body. I kept my eyes on the entrance, ready to alert him if anyone approached. The man lay still, the remnants of life extinguished in a single gunshot. I suppressed a shudder as I thought about how close we had come to a similar fate. Cullian knelt beside him, carefully unbuttoning the uniform jacket. “Here goes nothing,” he murmured, stripping off the jacket and shirt. I could see the muscles in his arms tense as he pulled the fabric over his he
The fight went on until...“Let my family go, you bastard!” Cullian yelled, pushing Conri out the window.“What’s going on? I heard noises,” Conri's mother rushed into the room, her gaze landing on Cullian.“Who the hell are you?! Guards!” Conri's mother yelled.“You shouldn’t worry about them. They’re all unconscious. I’m just here to get my wife and daughter,” Cullian said, breaking the chains from my hands and legs.Conri's mother didn’t know that her son had fallen out of the window. Cullian and I kept quiet because if she found out, we wouldn’t be leaving here.“Why, then, is the room a mess, and where is my son?” she asked, her gaze searching the room.Cullian ignored her, grabbing my hand. “Come on, Darlene, let’s go. We have to find Aurora,” he said. I nodded.“I think I know where she is,” I responded, getting down from the bed as we both walked out of the room, leaving Conri's mother dumbstruck.“Hey, I need to get my daughter back,” I said, approaching the maid. She looked