Serena's throat constricted violently as a strangled, gargling sound was all that could escape her lips.Her hands flew up instinctively to splay over the delicate column of her neck in desperate, clawing motions.Shock, horror, and disbelief were evident in her widened eyes that was now rimmed with red, as she stared up at Knox.Tears spilled in a fat, glistening river down her flushed cheeks, leaving salty trails in their wake.Why couldn't she speak? Had she truly lost her ability to form words, to give voice to the maelstrom of emotions raging inside her? Would she be forever condemned to this haunting silence, never again able to utter even the simplest phrase? The thought was too terrible for Serena to bear!Knox could read every frantic, spiraling thought reflected in the teary depths of her gaze.His own eyes softened with concern and tenderness and gathered her violently trembling form into the protective circle of his arms even more."Easy now, love," he crooned. "Everything
Killian finally stopped his hacking coughs and stood up on his feet. His body was now fully healed from the nasty spikes that had pierced through him earlier. Those wicked things would've probably killed him if he didn't possess his handy regenerative abilities. Killian slowly scanned the chaotic scene in the once elegant dining room, taking in every detail with a calculated gaze to piece together what had transpired during his brief dance with death.First, his eyes landed on the unconscious body of the voluptuous female who had screamed bloody murder under his merciless torture the entire night. Her ample chest rose and fell with shallow breaths. Her golden hair splayed out around her head like a halo on the polished marble floor. Jenkins was sprawled out cold a few feet away with his mouth hanging open in an undignified manner like a sack of potatoes. A thin trail of drool leaked from the corner of his slack lips.Killian's gaze then shifted to President Bolting who was also r
The oppressive silence that descended on the room was almost tangible.Meredith's pronouncement may have offered a glimmer of hope for Serena's survival, it simultaneously threatened to shatter the delicate balance of their unconventional family. The proposed solution of a blood bond was the only viable option to stabilize the celestial power surging through Serena's veins, to anchor and prevent her from being consumed by the raw, untamed energy coursing through her body. Yet, the very nature of this bond, steeped in magic as old as time itself, carried with it the potential for unforeseen and utterly devastating consequences.The ever embodiment of unbridled enthusiasm and impulsive action Killian, was the first to react. His initial apprehension dissolved like morning mist under the blazing sun of possibility. The prospect of becoming Serena's sworn protector, her brother in every sense of the word, ignited a spark of childlike joy within him that quickly grew into a roaring flam
Enzo’s words landed like a bombshell, shattering the tense quiet and replacing it with a stunned, horrified silence. Serena let out a strangled gasp of protest. Her eyes were wide with shock, horror, and a burgeoning guilt that threatened to consume her. The very idea of anyone, let alone two people she had come to care for deeply, sacrificing such a fundamental part of themselves… a core aspect of their existence, for her sake was abhorrent and unthinkable. How could she live with herself, knowing that their chance at happiness, at finding a love of their own, had been stripped away because of her?Enzo could see her sorrow and the internal struggle that was evident in her expressive features. He felt compelled to clarify his previous statement in an attempt to soften the blow that had landed with such devastating force. "This wouldn't be a complete loss of your emotional capacity," he began. "You would still be capable of experiencing love in its many forms – familial love, plat
The chaos unfolding at the villa was merely the opening act of a much larger drama engulfing Star City. Another explosive scandal about Serena had erupted across the internet and airwaves, sending shockwaves through every corner of the metropolis. One of the senior bodyguards approached the gathered audience in the sumptuous dining room, which was filled with tense energy from earlier discussions. "Master.” He began cautiously, barely able to contain his fear that oozed off of him in waves. “I'm afraid I have some... rather distressing information to share with you all."He paused, allowing the gravity of his words to settle over the room. "It seems the media has once again gotten hold of highly sensitive and, frankly, incendiary information about the Madam. Allegations of the most vile and slanderous kind are being spread across every news outlet as we speak."Everyone’s faces instantly darkened with a palpable anger to murder a certain people. They didn’t need to be told that Ale
Alex was locked in passionate sex with his mysterious woman in the bathroom, savoring the thrill of their bodies merging together under the shower. The sound of their heavy breathing and the slapping of their skin against each other echoed through the confines of the luxurious bathroom, and even spilled out into the large bedroom beyond.It was a weekend, and Alex had no work or obligations. He was free to completely immerse himself in the pleasure of the moment, indulging in the carnal desires that had brought him and this mysterious woman together in an unbridled passion. Time seemed to stand still as they lost themselves in the heat of their lovemaking, the outside world fading into the background. However, Alex was blissfully unaware of the shocking revelation that awaited him, a turn of events that would shatter the illusion of his perfect weekend rendezvous.The passionate bathroom session finally came to a breathless end a while later. Steam billowed out as the couple emerg
An eerie silence descended over the room as Knox regarded Alex with an intensity that made the younger man's bravado falter ever so slightly. Knox's eyes bore into him, seeming to see through the cocky facade to the uncertainty that lay beneath. Alex swallowed hard. He knew that this moment would change everything, that the carefully constructed world he had built for himself was about to come crashing down around him. Panic gripped Alex at that thought. He opened his mouth, intending to unleash a torrent of curses and defiant bravado. He refused to go down without a fight. If he were to die here today, then he would die proudly. He would go out like a real man with actual balls without showing an ounce of fear in the face of his enemies. However, his words were abruptly cut short by a searing pain that suddenly pierced through his tongue. The pain felt like hot blade slicing through flesh, causing him to involuntarily bite down hard in agony.A loud, guttural groan tore from th
"Your score will be hard to settle, Dorothy! Or should I say, Kate or perhaps…Sirona?" Knox's voice was low yet laced with contempt and a hint of amusement at the woman's futile attempts to maintain her charade.The tension in the room was palpable. Kate flinched at the mention of her various aliases and her carefully constructed façade cracked ever so slightly. She pressed her lips into a thin, defiant line as she struggled to maintain her composure while her eyes darted around the room like a cornered animal seeking an escape. "I don't know what you're talking about," she spat with venom and a desperate attempt to cling to her charade. But even as she spoke, there was a flicker of uncertainty in her eyes, a momentary lapse that betrayed her growing fear.Knox’s eyes narrowed dangerously as he regarded the woman before him. "You've been playing your little games for far too long.” His voice was cold and unforgiving, like a harbinger of the storm to come. "Send him to the hospital