After the tense, surprised minutes, Maxwell took a few determined steps closer. “What are you doing standing outside? Come in, my brother.” He said and went to greet him with a hug. It was only then that Anna realized that he was accompanied. A very pretty young woman with green eyes and the same features as him, although they didn't look alike. She stared at the child with evil, furious eyes. Anna began to feel goose bumps all over her body, as if it were a warning that she and her son were in danger. Adam embraced her and gave her an effusive hug. He looked at his companion. “This is Bonnie. A friend.” He said to Maxwell, but continued to stare at Anna with the child in no doubt of what she had done. Her eyes were a reflection of guilt, but it pleased him to see the uncertainty in her eyes. “Mom! Can I go out for ice cream?” Anna felt her heart squeeze. She knew that Adam would soon understand everything. He would realize that Ian was... His.” “No, Ian. It's very l
Bonnie started to laugh. Adam, Maxwell and Anna looked at her inquiringly. “Maybe the same thing happened to Anna as happened to Kate.” The young woman said sarcastically, after realizing that she was the new target of their attention. “Did you pick this woman up in a house of prostitution? You chose someone with my features, but she's a poor memory.”Anna said and picked up her red-haired dog, amused when the young woman stopped smiling and glared at her. “Maxwell is too polite to speak, but the truth is, you're not welcome here, Adam.” Maxwell stood up. “I'll ask you to tidy up the guest room... Just one, or two rooms?” He asked debauchedly. It pleased him to see the coolness with which Anna conducted the conversation, with the man he had once believed would take his place in Anna's heart as soon as she looked at him. “Just one room, darling. The two of us are going to make the whole building shake tonight.” Bonnie replied, staring at Anna, wanting to tease her, but
Adam then nervously ran his hands through his hair, pulling it back. Some memories came to mind. Memories and visions. He could see everything blurred through his mother's eyes, but he could still make out Anna and the children. And he remembered a few things that he had failed to notice because he didn't think they were important. Anna wearing looser clothes, insisting on having sex, only in the dark, mysterious Genevieve, the evasive doctor... They all knew. He would kill them one by one, and let Bonnie use all her creativity, that boy really was her son. They deserved to die slowly. And he wouldn't forgive them. Anna would die too. He would kill her slowly, as he had always wanted to. He would grab her neck and start squeezing it slowly until... Adam kept walking, saw a restaurant, and entered it. The waiter came quickly towards him. “Bring me some cognac.” Adam said without being able to look at the young man. When the drink arrived, Adam drank and didn't notice tha
Maxwell stood up proudly, his chest bursting with love for his wife. “Come on. I'll show you your room.” Bonnie followed him, and as soon as she entered the room, she heard Maxwell's footsteps moving away. She hadn't brought her suitcases. They were all in the hotel Adam had stayed in. She knew he had changed his mind at the last minute, because of the child. She knew that the boy would be a hindrance to her. Adam would never give up on him. She should have given him a son. He had shown several times that he wanted to be a father, especially when he asked his men to take the children to the mansion in their free time and spent a lot of time with them, having fun while talking to them. She knew she couldn't compete with something like that, and would have to withdraw and take a back seat in Adam's life, but she would never allow him to abandon her. They were each other's, forever. Even if Anna came back with him, and she knew she would. Adam would take Anna to Nevada, even if she
“I'm laughing because you're infecting me, but... What's so funny?” Anna asked, already enjoying herself too. I knew there was something she didn't understand. “Tomorrow, we'll find out what made Bonnie so happy...” He said enigmatically, and looked sideways at Anna. “What do you mean? Isn't it obvious what's making her happy?” “There are cameras everywhere in that room.” He revealed and burst into laughter along with Anna. They got to sleep just as the day was starting to lighten up. They got up at almost ten o'clock in the morning. Maxwell had an appointment and Anna was going to the doctor. So they got up, showered and went down to breakfast. Neither of them was surprised by the presence of Anna's father with Ian in his arms, as he sipped his coffee. He raised his head and looked at them calmly. “Looks like you two had a rough night.” He said wryly. “Not difficult.” Maxwell replied, waiting for Anna to sit down, then sitting down and helping himself. “But, of c
The silence that followed Adam's departure was awkward. Maxwell waited a few minutes, then got up, too. “I'm going to work. Do you want a ride to the hospital?” He asked Anna, ignoring the others at the table. “Can we have lunch together?” Anna asked worriedly. “If you don't mind waiting... I don't know how long the trial will last.” “I'll go to the courthouse as soon as the consultation is over. I'll take the ride.” Anna said decisively, and stood up. “Why are you going to the doctor? Are you pregnant?” The hope in Bonnie's voice was unmistakable. “No, Bonnie. It's just a routine check-up.” Anna replied and turned to her father. “Can you look after Ian, please? Can I trust that I'll find him here when I get back?” “Of course, my child. Don't treat me as if I'm unreliable.” “You can't be trusted, Dad. You'll need to regain my trust.” She said and left with Maxwell. Bonnie looked at Anna's father and found him very handsome. “Could you call a taxi? I need
Adam became pensive. It seemed that Vicenzo had forgotten that he could read his thoughts. “I made a mistake, yes. But I regretted it almost immediately.” “Your regret doesn't erase what you did to her... Did you at least apologize to her?” “No. She didn't give me the chance. She ran away before I could get my head together and understand that what I did was wrong.” “Maybe that's the first step I should take now to win her back.” “Do you think I have a chance of winning her back?” Adam asked wryly, but Vincenzo didn't notice. “With the right words and attitude, you have a fifty percent chance of getting her love back. But if she accepts your apology but refuses to go back to you.... Well, there's no blackmail that works better than what I have to give you about her. As you know, I have a law degree, and I only don't practice law because research has become so lucrative and enjoyable. So I can give you all the tips on what you should do.” “First of all, Vincenzo,
Adam was in no hurry to return to the apartment. He was happy to know that he had a son, and he already loved him, with a love unknown to him until then. When he saw Ian for the first time, he felt the thrill of knowing he was a father, but somehow, just that day, he was feeling like his father. He felt like protecting him, but at the same time, he wanted to teach him how to defend himself, and to be cruel to anyone who didn't deserve his consideration. He had a lot to teach Ian. He would be a king and have all his desires satisfied. The world he had conquered, both the mafia and the werewolves, would be his. He would lack nothing. Now, he had plans to have a few more children with Anna, so that he could follow her pregnancy closely. He wanted to hear the child's heartbeat, feel its kicks and take part in its childhood. He had never wanted to have a child with any other woman but her. And now he was sure that she would accompany him back. As he walked along, dreaming of his l