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
“You could also have warned me that the price for protecting my daughter was for her to lie with you as one of your whores.” “That's not how it happened. I married her! I fell in love with her!” “That's why you still have your tongue in your mouth, talking to me. Do you think I wouldn't scour the world for something that could destroy bizarre animals like you and your brother? You're like venomous snakes. We need to guard against your attacks.” “You've always known what kills werewolves, Henry.” “Yes. But you're unusual. Your father, it wasn't too difficult. I could have given him a fatal dose, but... I wanted the pleasure of seeing him wither away. And I hear that you've found the antidote to that poison, and that all werewolves can already smell it, but the weapon I have now is implacable and indestructible.” “My son.” Adam said without surprise. “Conveniently, it can destroy creatures just like your brother, too.” “I never imagined that you would betray me like
Anna listened attentively to her gynecologist and her recommendations. She had a urinary tract infection and should not have sex for a few days. She took a deep breath and went to the pharmacy, where she bought the necessary antibiotics. She never got sick and recovered supernaturally, but perhaps Maxwell was the kind of creature who could pass on longer-lasting things in her body. She looked at the time and thought it was too early to go and meet Maxwell. She wanted a chance to think and there it was. She crossed the street, which wasn't very busy, and started walking through the park. She began to think about Adam. She could see in his eyes that he still loved her, even if he hadn't said so. She also couldn't deny that seeing him made her heart flutter and that she had to try very hard not to run and hug him. Maxwell wouldn't understand. She loved Adam, but not as a man, but with the affection of a friend and the father of her child. However, he made a healthy conversation betwee
Bonnie could hear the laughter from her bedroom, which was next to the kitchen. She wanted to kill that child. She had never seen Adam so happy. Let alone laughing, as if there were no worries or problems to be solved. Perhaps it was her fault. She insisted on coming with him. But what could she do? He was hers, and he would always be hers. She was determined to accept being in the background. She couldn't compete with a son. And the boy was so much like him, it was scary. With the influence of his grandfather and father, this boy would be a monster when he grew up, and there was already something in his eyes that was threatening. She knew it was time to distance herself and let Adam come to her when he needed her. She had never been afraid of anything, and she had come to know fear there, with her rival's father. She couldn't do anything against Anna or the child, or she would die an agonizing death. There was no doubt about that. But he also knew that if she stayed close, she