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
Marcel’s P.O.VMy fingers clenched as soon as I caught sight of Darius who stared daggers at me before a forced smile crossed his face. I strode towards him, sitting on the chair across from him while a chuckle laced with bitterness left his lips. “We were supposed to meet an hour ago but you came late….”He gritted his teeth before ducking his head while I darted my eyes to the crutches that were held by the bodyguard behind him. I leaned in the chair, crossing my legs as a smile crept through the corner of my mouth. “I am disappointed. I was thinking that you were going to die and had plans of finishing you off myself but I had a second thought and since I am pure, I couldn't stand the thoughts of your filthy blood staining my hands”“If it did, I might have to amputate my hands” I smiled at him. At that moment, his face darkened and his jaw clenched. His head shook slowly like he was about to make his primal instincts take control of the situation. At that fleeting moment, Darius
Epilogue **After One Year** The setting sun cast a golden glow over the ethereal surroundings as the sound of waves crashing in the distance echoed through my ears. My heart pounded against my chest in anxiety despite the excitement that bubbled deep within me. The air hung heavy with anticipation and on exchanging fleeting glances with the triplets who keep taking pictures of me with their cameras, I shot a wink at them. Silas gesticulated before he mouthed. “Daddy, don't overdo the smile. Smile, like this” I did just as he had said while the guests laughed at the silent conversation between Silas and me. I gave Silas a thumbs-up while Silver gave a gentle applause that was almost inaudible. Sage on the other hand sat next to Aunt Nadia, Leah, and Axel who carried both Elysia and Daisy in his arms while Sage made funny faces to them. Staring at the scene before me, I fiddled with my fingers in anticipation, carefully waiting for my bride. “She is here” Someone murmu
Elodie’s P.O.VThe clouds darkened, thunder rumbling through the sky while I stood rooted to the same spot frozen. The rain first started like a gentle patter but in the next minute, the rain enveloped me totally, soaking my clothes as my hair clung to my face. I was too numb to speak. Too shocked to even wrap my head around what had happened. I could barely move my legs but I mustered the courage and dragged my feet towards the railings, staring down at Darius's lifeless body. His blood that soaked the metal spikes was being washed away by the rain that fell heavily. I should be relieved that he was dead…But the more I stared at his lifeless body, the more dread settled at the pit of my stomach and I saw myself on the metal spikes. My breath came in ragged gasps as I gripped the railings and that was when the images of Ezra spurting out blood flashed through my mind. My shoulders sagged and the more I gripped the railings, the more different emotions crashed over me. I crumbled
Elodie’s P.O.VOh my. The necklace looked pretty on me. I trailed my fingers on the necklace and stared at my reflection in the mirror, that was when the reality hit me that Silver wasn’t back with my phone yet. He didn’t know where he dropped his phone tablet and pleaded with me to give him my phone so he could call his dad. “Could he be playing games on my phone?” I muttered to myself, standing up and that was when it dawned on me that even my hair stylist wasn’t back yet. I glanced at her empty cup of juice and darted my eyes back to mine which was still untouched. “What could she be taking downstairs?” I muttered to myself, opening the door to the room, and stepping out while calling for Silver’s name. But the only response I got was his name which returned as echoes in my ears. Something was wrong.What was going on? Walking down the hallway, relief flooded through me when I saw Aunt Nadia sleeping on the couch next to the vase of flowers. “Aunt Nadia, you should go into
Marcel’s P.O.V*** Baby Shower ***Strings of pink, white, and silver balloons floated gently in the sunlit garden. Tulips, daisies, and peonies decorated every corner while I stood amidst it all, staring around like a proud dad. I had canceled all my schedule just to participate in the decoration after inviting a team of event planners from Thailand. As a smile formed on my face, the only thought that coursed through my mind was how Elodie was going to love this.I could already picture the look that was going to be on her face when she stepped into the garden later in the evening. All of a sudden, I was jolted out of my thoughts when a maid stood before me and on getting my attention, she lowered her head. “Sir, the popular cake corner called concerning how the delivery was going to be late. They claimed that there was a mix-up with the cake decorations”“I would be going alongside the head servant to monitor the progress of the cake. We will ensure that it gets here before the b
Marcel’s P.O.VIn the doctor’s office, Elodie stared into space, before heaving a sigh while her hands were clasped tightly in mine. A small smile played on my face, amused with the way a strand fell on her face. I was about to remove my hands from her’s in a bid to brush off the strand when she turned to look at me, a glint of worry in her eyes and distress written on her face. She has been like this lately. It worsened since the night she accepted my marriage proposal and the annoying thing was she didn't want to see a doctor and instead stuck to paranoia. I was soon jolted out of my thoughts when she muttered. “Marcel, what if it is a stomach infection or cancer?”Heaving an exasperated sigh, I shook my head. “That is why we are here. I told you that it isn't any of this”Her voice shook. “It is not like you are a doctor. Plus I have never felt this way before and I have been seeing symptoms that relate to stomach cancer and stomach infection”“We should have seen the pack docto
Elodie’s P.O.VImages of Susan’s lifeless body in the creek flashed through my mind and the way Marcel’s strong arms encircled me, pulling my trembling body against his chest in a bid to stop my gaze from lingering on her disfigured face. Darius was a monster. A monster that I never wanted to lay eyes on for the rest of my life. Marcel assured me that he was going to find Darius and finish him off as fast as possible. It has been two months since Susan died and still, that grotesque image of her in the creek kept lingering in my mind. I was so traumatized that the only one who helped me was Marcel and right now, I was pissed at him. Recently, I have been having crazy mood swings that really scared Marcel off at times and right now I was boiling because I had planned a movie night with him just for him to bail out on me at the last minute. My gaze lingered on his message telling me that he wasn't going to be coming because something important suddenly came up. Like I wasn't impor
Elodie’s P.O.V Taking my gaze off the ornate glass chandeliers, adorned with delicate crystal pieces that hung from the intricately designed ceiling, I paused beside Marcel. He glanced at me briefly before turning swiftly, his eyes softening and lighting up as if he had just seen an irreplaceable treasure.Staring into the ethereal green of my eyes, Marcel wrapped his fingers around my waist drawing me closer to him as he buried his face at the side of my neck, nibbling in a way that sent shivers down my spine. It was like he was basking in my scent. He was warm. My haven and my peace. I loved him. A lot. His lips grazed my skin, sending sparks of fire in its wake. “You are like a delicate flower that I want to keep, adorn, cherish, and nurture forever, ensuring you bloom endlessly. To the very end”“You are so beautiful, I feel like I want to end the party, take your clothes off, and show you how much you mean to me”My hand rested on his shoulders, while I muttered under my bre
Darius’s P.O.VMy lips trembled as a searing pain racked through my body while I hung limply from the chains that bound my wrists to the walls, my upper body exposed and covered with cuts which blood dripped from. Another lash landed on my back and a groan left my lips, my vision blurred with a red haze as I gritted my teeth. “Stop!” A husky voice echoed off the walls of Layzal’s dungeon as the whip made a soft thud as it was dropped against the ground. As soon as the doors to the dungeon closed, hot tears streamed down my face and a bitter laughter spiraled from me. It has been two weeks since Marcel eliminated all the council members who were responsible for everything that happened to his family. He had chosen new members of the council, and taken over my pack with my idiotic park members in support of that tyrant. Marcel changed the name of the pack to the moonstone pack. He probably named it after my late son. That bastard!I was soon jolted out of my thoughts when a dark au
Darius’s P.O.VI jolted awake as my eyes flew open and my chest heaved up and down. Staring at the ceiling which a candle chandelier hung while the grotesque image of the nightmare clung to the back of my mind like a dark stubborn shadow that seemed more like it was soon going to close in on me.I sat up slowly, leaning against the headboard while staring into space as memories of the nightmare flashed through my mind. My breath came in short, shallow gasps as I ran my hands through my hair frustratedly. I had seen myself falling off a cliff and I was in my pool of blood. Could it be the lingering fear of Layzal doing something to me that made me have this horrible nightmare? It had to be it. There was no way that I was going to die! I would never allow that. I will do everything to stay alive and get my children back from Marcel. “I won't die! Not now…not now” I muttered to myself while placing a hand on my chest that heaved slowly, sliding off the bed, as I walked to the bathroo