LYDIA’S POV“Is it my wife you called a bitch?” Joshua spat, his voice low and seething with anger. His eyes bored into mine with an intensity that felt almost tangible, narrowing into sharp, menacing slits as his brows furrowed downward in a deep, unyielding glare.“This is not the first time you have said or referred to her that way, Ly. Yes, you are my friend, but I do not appreciate you referring to my wife in such a manner,” Joshua continued, his voice growing more incensed with each word. His jaw was set, the muscles clenching and unclenching with barely contained rage.A wave of bewilderment washed over me, mixing with my own rising anger. Was he seriously defending that stupid old hag who had just embarrassed him in front of his entire staff? The same woman who had humiliated him, making him look weak and foolish? It was pathetic to listen to, or had that woman bewitched him somehow?“But, Jay, she practically embarrassed and humiliated you in front of your staff. Your subordi
MIA’S POVLydia and I stared at each other for several seconds as she entered my office. The tension in the air was palpable, like the oppressive weight of an impending storm. The only emotion I felt was heartbreak, a deep, gnawing pain that seemed to consume my very soul. Lydia was the last person I wanted to see. I wasn’t ready for her drama, especially not now, when I was still mourning the death of my daughter.I looked away, unable to bear the intensity of her gaze. Lydia continued staring at me, her eyes narrowed in a frown. Her expression was a mix of irritation and something else, something I couldn’t quite place. Yet, she said nothing, the silence stretching between us like a taut wire about to snap.“We need to talk,” Lydia began, her voice laced with anger, each word dripping with unspoken accusations.I didn’t even look at her. Instead, I closed my eyes and heaved a deep sigh, trying to keep my composure. My heart felt like it was shattering into a thousand pieces, each fr
MIA’S POVJoshua continued staring deeply at me without saying a word, but his eyes spoke volumes. A storm of emotions swirled in their depths—anger, frustration, perhaps even a trace of sadness. It was none of my business, though. I didn’t want to see anyone at all. I just wanted to be left alone, to retreat into the silence and stillness that offered me a fleeting solace. The tension in the room was palpable, thick like the humid air before a summer thunderstorm.I averted my eyes, my gaze sliding away from his piercing stare, and turned to leave. Suddenly, Joshua’s hand clamped onto my right arm with a vice-like grip. His fingers dug deeply and tightly into my skin, the pressure causing a sharp, stinging pain that spread like wildfire up my arm.“Where do you think you are going?” Joshua demanded, his voice like a thunderous wave crashing against the shore. Each word reverberated through the room, bouncing off the walls and echoing in my mind.I turned sideways, casting a glance at
MIA’S POV“What are you doing here this late?” Cole raised his brows at me. His voice was soft, yet it carried a hint of curiosity and concern. As much as I liked Cole slightly, I just wasn’t in the mood to want to have any conversation with anyone. The weight of the day’s events hung heavily on my shoulders, making even the thought of talking feel like an unbearable burden.I stared at Cole, my vision blurring slightly as I tried to hold back the tears I already had ready to pour out. The lump in my throat grew larger, making it hard to swallow. “I ummm… I wanted some night breeze,” I stuttered, my voice barely a whisper. I gulped down saliva, trying to ease the dryness in my mouth. The cool night air brushed against my skin, but it did little to calm the storm raging inside me.Cole smirked slightly, a playful glint in his eyes. “Okay. I just wanted to have some smell of the books and the fresh air. It helps me sleep better after the day’s work,” he said, his voice gentle and soothi
LYDIA’S POV“Where are you?” Emma asked immediately as I picked up the call. Her voice cut through the silence like a sharp blade, slicing into my dazed state. The room was dimly lit, the only light seeping in from the neon sign outside the hotel window. I rolled over from the bed, stark naked, feeling the cool air on my exposed skin. My mind raced, trying to grasp a lie that wouldn’t come. The sheets, tangled around my legs, felt like shackles holding me back.“I umm… I went to…” I stuttered, my throat suddenly dry like sandpaper, and gulped down saliva, hoping it would ease the tension building inside me.“Where would you even go and not be back by this time of the night? I don’t think that’s right,” Emma’s voice pitched through the phone, her tone laced with a mixture of concern and annoyance. Her words were sharp, each syllable a tiny dagger aimed at my already frayed nerves.I rolled my eyes out of frustration, wishing I could zip her mouth shut. Who was she to tell me where and
MIA’S POV“No, when I said prison, I don’t mean the literal meaning of a prison. You know we are talking about your books, and that’s what you decided to use as a figurative term,” I explained while Cole ogled at me in silence. His eyes were like twin searchlights, probing for any hint of deceit. The intensity of his gaze made my skin crawl, and I could feel a bead of sweat trickling down the back of my neck. “When I said prison, I meant when I was locked home with sickness and I couldn’t leave my house.” I forced a tense smile, the corners of my mouth trembling with the effort.Cole joined me in smiling, though his smile seemed hesitant, almost uncertain. His lips twitched as if he was trying to decide whether to believe me or not. Then he nodded his head, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me, though it was tinged with a lingering tension that refused to dissipate. What would I have done if Cole had figured out that I was an ex-convict? The fear of exposure clung to me like a sec
MIA’S POV “No, when I said prison, I don’t mean the literal meaning of a prison. You know we are talking about your books, and that’s what you decided to use as a figurative term,” I explained while Cole ogled at me in silence. His eyes were like twin searchlights, probing for any hint of deceit. The intensity of his gaze made my skin crawl, and I could feel a bead of sweat trickling down the back of my neck. “When I said prison, I meant when I was locked home with sickness and I couldn’t leave my house.” I forced a tense smile, the corners of my mouth trembling with the effort. Cole joined me in smiling, though his smile seemed hesitant, almost uncertain. His lips twitched as if he was trying to decide whether to believe me or not. Then he nodded his head, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me, though it was tinged with a lingering tension that refused to dissipate. What would I have done if Cole had figured out that I was an ex-convict? The fear of exposure clung to me like a s
MIA’S POVFinally, I got away from Cole. It had been such a crazy rollercoaster of emotions with him. He said he was going to take me out somewhere the next day if I didn’t feel alright by then, but one thing was sure: I was never going to heal from the pain of losing my baby before I could even meet her. That kind of pain isn’t something a simple outing can fix.I climbed the stairs, my heart dropping with each step, my legs slightly weak and trembling. The weight of grief pressed down on me, making each movement feel like trudging through thick, wet cement. I hadn’t even had dinner, and my stomach was growling, but the gnawing hunger was nothing compared to the ache in my chest. All I wanted was some tranquility, a moment of peace to retreat into bed, hoping that sleep might provide some temporary relief from the relentless torment of my thoughts.As I reached the top of the stairs, the hallway stretched before me like an endless tunnel, dimly lit by the soft, flickering glow of th
Authors POV Mia was in her room the next morning. She was pondering on her encounter with her supposed arch enemy, John. She sat on the bed, feeling much better than she felt the other night.The flashback of how John came so close to her yesterday stuck to her brain. It was a feeling that she couldn’t explain, just like genuine love, but she didn’t think it was love, probably immense disgust.Her hands wrapped around her chest, she sat on the bed silently and also strayed her thoughts to the new bride, or rather old wife as she claimed. The colossal part of Mia felt she overreacted about the whole situation. Why was she even angry? Was she married to Him or was he entitled to telling her about his past life? Irrespective of this incongruent thought of hers, she still felt bad, or rather angry.“Good day, ma’am”. A voice popped from outside which was accompanied with a knock on the door. It was the new cook “Yes, please come in” The cook came in with a tray in his hand. It had the
My heart raced so fast when Lucifer walked into the room. Thankfully, before he walked in, I collected Rogers hoodie and wore. I was sure he saw him when he came in and that’s why he came to my room. Lucifer never visited me so late at night, so the red flag was very glaring.I managed to convince him and he left the room not so suspicious. Thanks to God that my ears are very sharp and I heard the creaking floor boards as he approached. I guess God was on my side too.“That was a close one” I sighed with my hand pressing my chest after he left. Rogers who hid behind the curtains also came out.“You need to leave now!!” I snapped at him as he tried grabbing my arm romantically.“ and why should I?” He held my cheeks and tried kissing me but I tossed him aside.“Don’t do that again… please” he dragged and looked at me sternly. I looked back at him and held my breathe. A little bit of fear gripped me as I remembered what I had seen in his house. The drugs I saw made me a little terrified
" hi, Mister," A young chap greeted me with the Spanish accent. He was a bright looking boy. He had a confused smile on his face. With his blonde short hair." Good day Chap, you must be Jose ain't it?"I queried and squatted down to his level. He stared at me befuddled, but then I was smiling at him. He had a clear face and did have semblance with his father."Yes I'm Jose, how do you know my name, Mister?" He questioned with a childish voice. His left eye was slightly closed. I was about to answer, when there was a thunder clap.I looked upwards and the clouds where forming and sure a heavy rain was about wetting the soil."nada de qué preocuparse, chico (Nothing to worry about boy)" I said in Spanish. I scoffed and placed my hand on his face. " Jose, con quién estás hablando? (Jose who are you talking to?)" A feminine voice resounded from behind. " Who are you?"A lady questions with weak English and Spanish accent. The lady drags Jose away from my clasp. I huffed and stared at my
" Why did you summon us all? Brad snapped at me. It was the next day after I came back from Carl's house and I summoned everyone to the living room for a pack meeting. Carl was also invited but he hadn't arrived then."Just wait for Carl, there is something important I have to discuss and share with everyone." I said while Brad folded his hand gloating at me.The whole pack members were gathered and itching to hear what I had in store. Usually, I always did the listening but this time, doing the speaking did come with some ecstatic feeling."I don't have the whole fucking day Alina, you either speak now or I will waltz out of here."Brad bawled pointing his hand at me. My hands were now folded."Calm down Brad, she has never asked for permission to speak so give her this one chance"Lady Macbeth said. She seized a moment with my glare. We gaped at each other and she nodded first with a smile and blinked her eyes for about half a minute."Okay then" Brad said and sat back on his seat.
"I Armnado Luca, this day reject you, Elsa Roland as my mate" These were the words of Armando, my mate or rather my Ex mate now. It was my twentieth birthday and everything was going smoothly before this happened. Ironically, the party was hosted and organized by Armando unknown to me that he had a hidden agendum. Tears filled my eyes on hearing this and I stared deeply into his eyes and I saw no remorsefulness in him but rather he looked all serious." Armando, what is this, you are joking with me right? '' I playfully said and touched his arms as he was used to playing silly pranks on me and so i thought it was one of them. But unfortunately, my thought was not it and so it just remained my thought alone and not his."I am very serious Elsa. This is not a joke" He sternly uttered to me. My eyes became watery and my breathe ceased for some seconds. How was it even possible that Armando who had only shown me love would do this to me publicly. He was actually holding a microphone when
“So what is the situation back there?” Asher bashes Ma Trisha with his questions. she looks at me and then right back at him. I know from her looks that what prolly happened was out of the ordinary. She looks very pale and her eye can actually speak out the full story. I thrutch backwards and allow her move forward. She sighs but still on, she doesn’t say a word. I ponder in my heart wondering nd what king her she going her kind and what hodge might have gone through but I still can’t still figure it out. “It was a lot”she manages to spit out at last. I can only but imagine all that she went through. I can literally pick out the pain from her voice. “Please tell me more” Asher says with the utmost urge to want to know what happened. He is gritting his teeth right now with his hands clenched firmly. She doesn’t speak further. She continues to ogle at the both of us as though we are the one who are expected to speak and explain. I lock my lips and gulp down saliva while I allow
" You stand there and tell me you are sorry?" I bellowed. I brought the knife very close to his neck. He stayed there and moved not. "I do not care what you want to do with me. I know whatever comes my way from you, I really do deserve it. I was a son of a bitch and treated you like scum. You did everything to please me, but I was too stupid to have seen it." He voiced with a shaky voice that passed so many emotions, like a strummed guitar. His hands are still pointing downwards. His eyes quirked a second. I glared at him for seconds. My hands trembled as I had a very strong grasp on the knife. My face contorted and my eyes narrowed. All I felt in me was total bitterness. I really felt the urge to stab him but I was trying so hard to resist the demon." I just feel like killing you Rogers!!!! " I growled and placed the side of the sharp knife to his throat. I pressed slowly, but then it tipped on his neck. Suddenly blood started dripping little by little. I gnashed my teeth and wa
"When we have cookies, I play a game with her", Zelda said smiling and also relaxed on a seat." Game? What game is that?" I inquired, quite eager to find out what it was. My hands were laid on the table and eyes fixed on Mrs Zelda."It's a kind of questioning and truth" she said." Do you mean truth or dare?" "No, not that. Now the question and truth session is slightly different from truth or dare. In this game, before you pick a Cookie, someone would ask you a question and you have to be truthful to the core to answer the questions asked or the God of cookies is gonna take the cookies away." Her mom said and I chuckled." Disclaimer, Its just fiction and it's just some fun thing I do with her . She think it's true, so I use it to get answers from her when she lies to me because she loves cookies so much" her mom whispered to me because she was seated beside me. " Oh okay"I chortled."I will be right back, I need to get some milk" Zelda said and got up from her chair.I sighed de
"What is the plan?” Sir Luca questioned looking at us all. My eyes went to Adrain and wanted him to explain it because he made it.“ We do not really have a plan as of now because we are still not ready. Alina is the one who would be fighting Tiana…” he was still explaining when Sir lUca cut in.“ Why is it Aloka that would he going against Tiana? You should know how strong Tian is now at this moment. You know she is a witch and Also a balck wolf. I really do not think it is that great an idea for Alina to be the one that fights Tiana. I think you should be the one because she still has a soft spot For You and you can use that as namn upper hand to get her” Sur lUca said. In as much as I didn't want to get pissed but then I felt awkward. He sounded a though I was worthless.“ Let me out, let me show this Asshole what I am made of '' Maddy roared at me. The tone with which she used in vocalizing made me chuckle slightly.“Alina is the best person to go against Tiana not me because she