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Darius’s P.O.VMy eyes fluttered open and the only sound that I could hear was the sound of machines beeping. I felt empty and my eyesight was blurry as I sat upright and a groan escaped my lips. Rubbing my hands on my eyes, my heart squeezed immediately when all the memories that haunted me came rushing into my head like a flood. A sharp groan left my lips as I fisted the sheets. The banquet, Liam, Amelia, and most importantly— that devil’s incarnate, Susan! Removing what was attached to the back of my palm, I jumped out of the bed, hissing because of the beeping machines that surrounded me. My gaze fell on a knife that was next to some peeled apples and I grabbed the knife, ready to stab Susan over and over again but without asking her about what I could have done for her to commit such atrocities against me. At that moment, the door swung open and my pack doctor came inside alongside Ezra as they rushed towards me. “Alpha Darius, you are awake. Thank you, moon goddess” Ezra s
Elodie’s P.O.VReading the comments as Darius and Susan were being slandered served as a form of entertainment to me and at the same time, I couldn’t help but wonder where she was.All of a sudden, I was soon snapped out of my thoughts when a knock landed on my door as I jerked forward and Alexander strode in. Lowering his head in reverence for me, my fingers drummed on my keyboard as I asked. “How can I help you, Alexander?”Alexander waved his phone at me. “The company’s official mail keeps on being flooded with emails from the Martini Corporations and…….”I interrupted at that moment, my eyes almost bulging out of its sockets in disbelief. “What?”Martini Corporations? That was my father’s company before my brothers took over and changed the name from the Martinez group of companies to Martini corporations. My three brothers, James, Williams, and Charles took over everything and left me with nothing! They even denied me my inheritance and didn’t allow me to step foot in my father’
Marcel’s P.O.VStanding in the parking lot, my eyes piqued with curiosity, patiently waiting for Elodie. I had tried reaching her countless times but her number wasn’t reachable. However, when Alexander told me that she was stuck in a board meeting, I was awash with relief. In a matter of seconds, a smile formed on my face when I spotted her from afar walking with Alexander as they both seemed to be engrossed in each other’s conversation. I leaned down, reaching my hands for a bouquet and I was about to approach her when I stopped in my tracks and there was this dark aura that swirled around me at that moment. Something was wrong somewhere and I could feel it deep in my bones. Swiveling my gaze around, I caught sight of a man who had a black face cap and a nose cover over his face as he walked away. Squinting my eyes suspiciously, I raised a brow in confusion and I was soon jolted out of my thoughts when Elodie appeared before me. Her lips parted in shock slightly before her eye
Darius’s P.O.VMy heart was beating so hard in my chest that the fear of her rejecting me shattered my heart into pieces. But, knowing how she was when we were still together, she would be moved by this.“I am back for you and I know that my presenting a basket of chocolates seems weird to you. But when I was trying to retrace my steps, I suddenly remembered that you and our son, Zack always loved this and……”Before I could complete my words, a bitter scoff left her lips as she hit her hands against the other sarcastically. “Our son?”“What do you mean by our son?” The anger that blazed in her eyes took me aback. “Zack!”She ran her hands through her hair like she was about to go crazy. “When he was alive, you weren't his father, you denied that boy so many times, mistreated him, and even in death, you ridiculed him. So, you calling him your son is what I don't understand”I hung my head low in despair, my past flashing through my eyes. “I know that you hate me and……”Elodie interrup
Marcel’s P.O.VThe memories of Darius attempting to touch Elodie made my skin crawl and the audacity to even ask her out despite knowing that she was married was just appalling! Anyway, what mattered was that I used the situation to my advantage by instructing his Beta, Ezra, to take videos of the whole scenario and send them to the reporters who took advantage of it. But with the way, the articles seemed to be disappearing with every passing second, it seemed more like he had paid to take down those articles. However, the important thing was that people were now being skeptical about him and Liam took the scandalous news about Darius in the wrong way since he had requested my help in launching a war against Darius. Liam thought that Darius kept Amelia in his custody and due to his misunderstanding, things were going just as I had planned. Thanks to Elodie. I closed the jar, wrapped the red ribbon around it and I couldn't believe that I spent all the night making small notes about
Elodie’s P.O.VHeaving an exasperated sigh, I struggled to catch up with Silas who seemed excited by the fact that he would be going to his regular comic clubhouse that was just for a few children within the same age range as him.“Silas, stop running or you will fall and…..” Before I could complete my words, he tripled over a small rock and tumbled to the ground. My eyes widened at that moment as I hurried to him, my heart racing, and worry was etched on my features. “Are you okay, darling?” I asked, helping him on his feet and at the same time, checking for any scrapes or bruises. Silas took me aback, beaming with a smile while showing me his hands. “I am okay, mum”I heaved a sigh of relief, helping him with his glasses. “I told you to be careful and for you to stop running. What if you got wounded badly?”“I will be more careful now”“Promise?”“Yes, I promise mum, thank you for coming with me. I wanted everyone to meet with you and that was why I bugged you so much about coming
Marcel’s P.O.VA bitter scoff left my lips, staring at the packaged boxes that had Darius's face plastered on them and photoshopped pictures of him with the children. It was weird that barely a few minutes after Elodie told me about the stunt that he had pulled at Silas’s comic clubhouse, this was happening. Elodie’s eyes widened in disbelief as she placed her hands on her chest while exchanging fleeting glances with me. “This man has no fear for anything! After everything that I have done……”Anger coursed through me as my fingers curled into fists, staring at what was boldly written on the package box. ‘THIS IS FROM YOUR REAL DAD, ALPHA DARIUS’At that moment, the triplets came in from the main door as Silver held a basketball and soon, they spotted the packaged box and rushed towards Elodie and I. Elodie tried to hide it but I stopped her instantly, grabbing her by the wrist swiftly. I forced out a smile that didn't reach my eyes. “It is fine”Elodie’s lips slowly parted and I dar
Elodie’s P.O.VI stirred awake, strong arms wrapping around me and when his scent wafted through my nostrils, I knew that he was here. Half awake, a faint smile appeared on my face, mumbling. “You are here…….” I squinted my eyes, trying to check the time and it was just 2 am. “What!” I exclaimed, rubbing my hands on my eyes while he stood from the bed. “Did you wait for me all night?” A lopsided grin curled around the corner of his mouth. “I did but you came home pretty late…..” My words trailed, a faint groan leaving my lips as I palmed my forehead. “I had no plan of staying that long outside and I apologize. Do you still want the ice cream?” He asked while I still rubbed my hands on my eyes, trying to have a proper view since I still felt sleepy. I muttered, yawning. “No! Tomorrow…….”He flashed me a smile as I curled in a fetal position while he began drying his hair. Staring intently at him, something seemed weird about him that I couldn’t place. I watched as he dried his hai