(POV of Little Asher)“Yes! Mom is here.”I was so happy to see mom that I couldn’t act like a big boy anymore even though Issac uncle advised me to. I jumped on mom’s lap and hugged her tightly. I always used to miss mom but I knew that mom had a lot of work to do.If she didn’t work, I wouldn’t be able to go to a nice school. I knew everything as Aunt Kiki always explained it to me whenever I used to cry for mom. Hugging mom when I asked mom for our movie night, she actually agreed. I couldn’t believe my ears. Without wasting a moment, I ran to grab my shoes.~~The cotton candies looked so delicious. The moment I saw them, my mouth started to feel watery. I was staring at them after getting down from the cab. My mom was always so amazing that she read my mind.Taking my hand, Mom asked, “Do you want to eat some cotton candy, Ashy?”My heart danced instantly, still I murmured, “No, Mom. I am grown up-”“Let’s go. Your mom wants to eat cotton candy,” My mom declared while dragging me
(POV of Eliza Claire, near the restaurant on the fifth floor) ‘Where is Asher? Why is he taking so long to come back?’ I waited a few more minutes and then I began to walk towards the gaming zone. It was at the last corner of the 5th floor. A warning voice whispered in my head and instinctively, my speed increased until I noticed Asher’s tiny figure in front of the claw machine. “Ashy! Why is it taking so long?” I blurted out, approaching him hastily. The moment Asher noticed me, his face lit up brightly. My little puppy ran to me instantly with two cute plushies in his hand. “Mom, this is for you. Isn’t it cute?” Asher proudly declared as he handed me a cute kitty. “Wow! Did you pick it up for me?” It was an adorable plushie of a white kitten. “No!” He excitedly pointed at a tall silhouette who was standing only a few hands away from us, “Keir did! He picked it up for you, Mom.” I halted, shocked. A new and unexpected warmth surged through me, seeing Keir casually leaning ag
Good night, Uncle.”Asher followed me reluctantly while playing with his dinosaur. It felt like Asher wanted to spend more time with Keir. However, I wanted to leave that place as soon as possible. I didn’t know how to face Keir or what to reply to him.I was regretting my sleepy words.Suddenly, Keir’s husky voice stopped me in the middle of the way. He asked in a gentle tone, “Miss Eliza, can I join you for dinner?”“Huh?”I turned to him, a bit confused about his question. He was walking towards me in his commanding manner with those long and elegant legs. In a casual tone, he asked again, stopping in front of me, “Can I join you? I am also hungry.”I hesitated, torn by conflicting emotions, “Mmm!”Asher happily agreed, taking his answer, “Will you really eat with us, Uncle? I can show you how well I finish my meals.”Keir chuckled softly as he answered, still looking at me, “Maybe, next time. It seems that your mother is hesitating.”I hastily claimed in an embarrassed tone, “No!
“Are you really a single mother?”Keir’s sudden question caught me off guard. I took a pause before answering him, “Yes. I am.” Taking the lift, Keir led us to the ground floor while he was still carrying Asher very affectionately. His strong arm was protectively wrapped around his tiny body but he was touching him so delicately as if Asher was a glass-made toy; a little pressure would break him.“Asher is a really cute and intelligent kid, more mature than the kids of his age,” Keir continued, “Isn’t it difficult to take care of him all alone?”I didn’t understand why he was so concerned about my personal life. But, I used to feel a comfortable and homely feeling around him, even though my heart used to be in intense agony. Our memories used to torment me whenever I was with him.‘Love’s opposite is not hate, it is indifference.’His indifference and unawareness about my existence were killing me.I replied without thinking much, “Yes. It is very difficult. But, he is the only happi
(Pov of Eliza Claire Gold, Next Morning)“Mmmh!”I stretched sleepily while walking out of my bedroom. It was almost noon. Last night again, memories crowded in my dreams and tormented me the whole night. I barely managed to sleep.Holding my coffee mug when I reached Asher’s room, I found a small note, written in Asher’s handwriting on his bedside table.‘Mom,Good morning. I am taking Dino to the school. Tell Keir Uncle that I am sorry. I couldn’t wish him goodbye last night. Can he come again to meet me? I had so much fun with him. He is the best.Don’t forget to take the Kitty with you. It will protect you.’There were a few hearts and a smiley face drawn on that tiny note. I reached for that kitty plushie next to eat and mumbled to myself with a bitter smile, “So, you liked him. I guess that he also had fun with you. I wish-”‘Knock! Knock!’I was interrupted by Kiki as she informed me, “Sister, Issac Sir is here. He is waiting in the sitting room.”Kiki was young but she was a s
“Take my hand!”Keir’s husky voice suggested from behind as he closed the door of his red Lamborghini. I was wearing that navy blue, bodycon and deep neck gown with subtle makeup. My hair was tied neatly in a bun as a few hairlocks were hanging on the both sides of my face, hiding the tiny microphone in my ears.Matching with the dress, a set of diamond necklace and earrings were added to enhance the gracefulness of my look. I was wearing a silver mask to hide my face while Keir had a black mask. Keir was looking devilishly handsome in his dark navy blue tuxedo though her face was hidden behind the mask. I took in his tempting, attractive physique as he walked with nonchalant grace. The rich outlines of his shoulders strained against the fabric.I took his hand as I whispered, checking the time, “Has the party begun?”Keir led me to the VIP entry of the club as he answered briefly, “Yes, we are running late.” Pulling me closer to him, he whispered in my ear, “Don’t leave my side, Ok?”
‘How dare he kiss me! You liar! You promised me not to touch without permission.’I was glaring at him while following him through that vast hall to an empty corridor. The guards showed us a bdsm room, filled with all the sex toys and equipment to make the love making more exciting and pleasurable.Everything in that room looked foreign to me. I was scanning it with utter confusion, forgetting my anger. Keir asked again, turning to me and squeezing my waist teasingly, “Do you like this room, Babygirl?”I felt an eager affection coming from him. Every time his gaze met mine, my heart skipped a beat. That seductive surrounding was affecting me intensely. Biting my lower lip, I nodded my head with a seductive smile, “Yes, Master.”“Very well. We will have this room then.”The guards sighed in relief as one of them showed Keir the wine cellar and took their leave. Closing the door, I sighed in relief. When I turned to Keir, he already began to open a bottle of wine.Sex toys like handcuff
“Mmh! We shouldn't-”Keir's mouth covered mine in a hungry and demanding kiss, cutting me in the middle. I couldn’t help but let out a soft moan, pressing harder against him.“This taste! Have I kissed you before?” Keir mumbled between our lips while sucking my tongue passionately.Blood pounded in my brain, leapt from my heart and made my knees tremble. His lips continued to explore my soft ivory flesh as his lips seared a path down my neck to my shoulders.His fingers were hastily untying the knots of my fancy gown. His hands wandered recklessly on my back as his warm and moist lips kept on descending to my collarbone and downward, igniting my body heat. My body melted against him and the world was filled with him, exploding in a downpour of fiery sensation.I gasped in a sweet agony, “K-Keir! S-Stop it, please!”Though I was pleading with him to stop, my arms were encircled around his neck, and my body arched up to his. He was biting the tender flesh of my neck gently as he was sni
(POV of Eliza Claire Gold)(One month later)“It’s so sunny today!”I dropped onto the cozy couch on the balcony of the little cottage nestled in the forest. Sweat trickled down my forehead, and my breath was uneven after a 10km run. Hearing footsteps behind me, I turned sharply, startled.“Sasha! When did you get here?” I asked, my face lighting up with a bright smile.Sasha sank onto the couch beside me, holding a cup of coffee. “I’ve been waiting for you for fifteen minutes. Where on earth were you so early in the morning?”“Oh, I was just bored staying inside,” I replied casually. Smiling brightly, I added, “Why don’t you stay with me today? I’ve been so lonely lately that I ended up teaching myself how to cook.”Laughing, Sasha raised an eyebrow. “Were those dishes even edible?”“Of course!” I said, puffing up my chest proudly. “Aunt Merry even complimented my cooking. I could cook lunch for you today if you want!”Throwing her hands up in surrender, Sasha exclaimed, “No way! We’r
“You can moan louder!”Passion coursed through me, igniting every nerve as I trembled under the intensity of his playful tongue. My voice wavered, barely a whisper. "Keir... it feels so-"Before I could finish, his fingers gently pressed against my lips, silencing me as they slid inside. The warmth of my breath mingled with the slickness of his touch, heightening the tension between us.My body arched instinctively, every muscle tightening as waves of pleasure crashed over me. A soft cry escaped my lips, and when I met his gaze, the satisfied curve of his smile sent another jolt through me.Keir leaned down, his lips capturing mine with a fiery hunger. "Don't give in so soon, Eliza," he murmured against my mouth, his voice low and commanding. "We've only just begun.”My breath came in quick, shallow bursts as the heat between us grew unbearable. His body pressed closer, the firm evidence of his desire teasing me, brushing against the dampness he'd already claimed. The anticipation was
(POV of Young Eliza Claire Gold)I somehow managed to stammer, "Y-You already have a mate! H-How can I-"Keir's arms tightened around me, his lips brushing against my ear as he whispered, "Yes, I do. I found out my mate is my childhood friend-but none of that matters because my Lycan craves you, Eliza. You, more than anyone, more than her, more than fate itself.""Oh."I tilted my face toward him, raising a brow. "So, you want me because your Lycan desires me, is that it?"Keir chuckled low, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. Before I could react, he spun me to face him. His hands gripped my waist firmly, pulling me closer until there was no space between us. His voice was low,deliberate. "No, Princess. I want you because I love you. I care for you. You're mine-not because of my Lycan, but because I choose you. I've always chosen you before everyone."My heart pounded so loudly I was sure he could hear it. His intense gaze locked onto mine, his breathing ragged. I could feel his
POV of Young Eliza Claire"Keir? Where are we going?"I asked, my voice filled with curiosity as I looked around the unfamiliar path. Instead of heading back to the Night Walker Clan house, the car sped deeper into the forest of the Night Walker Territory.Without glancing at me, Keir smirked mysteriously and replied, "You'll find out soon, Firefly. Are you sleepy?"It was close to midnight, but sleep was the last thing on my mind. Keir's presence had stolen any trace of tiredness. My heart fluttered restlessly as my eyes kept drifting to his sharp, handsome features. His charming smile lingered on his lips, and in the soft glow of the moonlight, he looked like a perfect sculpture carved out of stone.Sensing my gaze on him, he suggested, “Take a nap if you want. I’ll wake you up when we get there.”“Umm, no, it’s fine,” I murmured, smiling shyly at him. “I can stay up all night if you—”“If I ask? Would you really do whatever I ask?” Keir teased, his tone playful.Shaking my head, I
POV of Young Eliza Claire Gold“It’s getting late. I think I should leave now,” Eden said, glancing at his watch. I sat besidehim, with Sasha on his other side. Keir and Kyrell were seated next to me.Dave, the host of the party, had stepped out for a moment to greet some VIP guests. The party downstairs on the ground floor was lively, but Keir had arranged a quiet meeting with Eden on the second floor of Dave’s resort to keep things private from the Lycans’ Kingdom.It wasn’t safe for me to leave the Lycans’ Kingdom to meet Eden, so they invited him here. Dave, Keir’s childhood best friend, was helping us in every possible way. At first, I had found Dave a bit strange, but he turned out to be the most welcoming host I’d ever met.I tugged on Eden’s sleeve and looked up at him with pleading eyes. “When will you come to see me again, Brother?”Eden gently patted my head, his voice kind. “Very soon, Eli. I promise.”The thoughts of parting away from him was tormenting me from within. I
"I was extremely busy, as you know," Keir said in a friendly tone, shrugging his shoulders. The young, cheerful guy with gray hair and a delicate, slender build quickly dismissed his other guests.As Keir approached, the other guy leaped forward, wrapping him in a tight hug. "Buddy! I’m so happy to see you! I feel like I’m going to cry. I thought you’d forgotten me already."Struggling to free himself from the guy’s grip, Keir groaned in annoyance. "I wish I could forget you. Why on earth did I even think of coming to your party?""Because you desperately needed my help and were practically begging for it," the guy replied without letting go of him.Leaning against the doorframe, Kyrell watched the scene with a wide grin, clearly enjoying Keir's irritated expression like it was the most entertaining thing he’d seen all day. I turned to Sasha, confused. She leaned closer to whisper, “They’re childhood friends, and he’s—”"My God! Who is this gorgeous lady?"Interrupting her, the cheerf
“K-Keir!”My voice rose in surprise as I stared wordlessly at him, my heart was pounding rapidly. The glimmer in his emerald eyes sparkled like precious gems, stirring a whirlwind of emotions within me. I had missed him terribly, craving his presence during that long, lonely week. And now, as I finally stood before him, I could only gasp in astonishment.His gaze met my questioning eyes, and he gently took my hand in his. In his deep, teasing voice, he asked, “So? Did you miss me, Firefly?”A shy smile tugged at my lips, and warmth crept into my cheeks. Tucking a strand of my carefully styled hair behind my ear, I rolled my eyes and replied, “Humph! Why would I miss you?”Keir raised an eyebrow and pulled me a little closer, his tall figure leaning casually against the car. “You don’t look like someone who didn’t miss me,” he said, his tone playful. “Aren’t you happy to see me?”I looked up at him and replied quickly, “When did I say I wasn’t?”“Ah, so you’re so happy to see me that y
“Hello, I can’t return tonight. Don’t wait for me.”Keir’s call that night caught me off guard. He wasn’t coming back, and I didn’t see him for the next six days. The silence in his cottage felt oppressive at times, even though my life there was comfortable. I had everything I could need—both luxuries and necessities.Two maids were always around, taking care of me, and I was free to move about. I could go to the training ground to practice or stroll in the gardens whenever I wanted. Sasha visited me almost every day, and we spent hours chatting. Sometimes, she even took me to cozy little cafés within the inner territory. In just one week, we became close friends.Eden and I talked daily using Sasha’s phone. From her, I learned that both Kyrell and Keir had gone on a confidential mission, and it might take some time before they returned. Despite the comforts around me, I felt like I was living a secluded life.---(A week later, at Keir’s private training ground)“Afternoon, Eliza.”S
Sitting by the swimming pool, I was chatting with Sasha, who was, as always, her talkative self. She was animatedly recounting every moment she had spent with my brother, describing every word they exchanged.Pausing for a moment, Sasha took a long sip of her virgin mojito and leaned back on her sunlounger. “Why didn’t you tell me that Eden is so handsome?” she asked with a playful pout. “I would have dressed better to impress him!”A secretive smile tugged at my lips as I turned to her and said, “You don’t need to dress up, Sasha. Your smile alone is enough to charm anyone.”The cool evening breeze rippled gently over the lake’s surface, blending with the warm, reddish glow of the setting sun. The sky was painted in hues of orange and crimson, creating a serene backdrop.Curious, I asked, “My brother has never shown interest in dating or even talking to girls. Honestly, I was beginning to think he preferred guys. How did he manage to impress you?”Sasha burst into laughter, her eyes s