- MOMENTS WITH HIMMadonna's povMy eyes dropped to my hands and I stared at them long and hard, like they would somehow tell me what to say inresponse to that. I was used to men giving me compliments. They told me how sexy I was and how wonderfully my body made them feel all the time when I was dancing.But when I was wearing street clothes and had almost no makeup on men hardly even glanced atbme. And there was just something about the way the words came out of Oliver's mouth that made them seem so much more intense. He said it like he saw my soul, like he knew my heart as well as he knew my face."Here, I bought a caramel flavored concoction and a normal London Fog. Something sweet and fun or something classic," he said, breaking the silence as he pushed the two cups towards me, "I wasn't sure which one you would prefer.""I'm a sucker for sweet drinks," I admitted, pulling the cup towards me. I glanced at him very briefly then and saw that he was still inspecting me with a gentle
STRANGE Madonna's pov"Where are you taking me?" I demanded, but went with him anyway. I felt like I should've been scared of him; he had dragged me out of the botanical gardens without saying more than a few words. I should've been scared of how I was feeling as well. My body was scorching, yet I didn't feel sick. If anything I felt wonderful, even though it felt like my body was not my own. But I still trailed along behind him."To my car," he answered, his voice gruff. I was vaguely aware of the transition in Oliver. The softness and sweetness- that floated around him had then dissipated into the air. He wasn't shooting me easy smiles.and trying to flirt with me in his sideways fashion. He was serious and the way he held onto my sleeve and pulled me along spoke to the urgency of the situation. It was another thing that should've made me uneasy. It didn't.Instead, I found the power and dominance incredibly sexy. Still I knew there was something that wasn't sitting quite right.
SOMEONE ELSEMadonna's povI woke up with a pounding headache. I equated it to dehydration right away, wondering if I had gotten too drunk and had one hell of a dream. The only reality I could recall immediately was picking out a dress with Charlotte.But when I sat up, laying a hand on my throbbing forehead my eyes widened in terror. I was not in my bed. I was in the hotel room. A hotel room with a giant television, a glorious view of the mountains, and modern décor. All of those added together made a room I couldn't afford, even after a particularly good night. It was something only the son of rich parents could afford.I was in the suite's room. And I was nearly naked, wearing only my black, lacey bra and satin panties. I gasped, scrambling to pull the top sheet over my bare skin. But there was no one else in the hotel room to shield my body from. I barely remembered Oliver leaving the room, but it seemed that he wasn't back yet. That seemed strange in itself as the sun had been
THE STRANGE MANWith anger radiating all of his body, Oliver stomped into the living room, shrugging off his jacket and throwing it behind him at the maid trailing behind him. "Prepare me a cold bathe!"Then he stalked off, making his way up the stairs and ignoring Xavier's and Geneva's gaze on him. Madonna who was by that time about taking the stairs down abruptly stopped and leaned against the wall, arms spreaded against it as she willed herself motionless. Even though she wasn't so sure he was going to sight her, she stayed that way.And luck been on her side, Oliver took off to his room with a single glance back.Instead of letting out a relieved sigh, she began pacing back and forth the hallway. Now what shit had she gotten herself into? Or will she keep hiding? This hide and seek game she's visibly starting wouldn't last her an eternity.This will possibly change between them under this roof and she's fully aware both of them can't ignore what had took place between them yester
KEEP THE SECRET (II)Tears was streaking down her face as she was about muttering the last few words."...It seemed as though it was his handiwork." She finished and Savannah moved closer to her, hugging her tight and also patting her head; smoothening it down softly. Resting her jaw on her head, both stayed in silence with no words needed to be muttered.It was as though a mother cradling her baby but it was more than that. It was as if she's seeking comfort and that she found in their hugs till she was comfortable and they both pulled away to stare at each other's face."You're okay now right?" Savannah asked and she nodded, dabbing at the tears on her cheeks with her palms and gjving a smile.Savannah smiled at that before shifting back to her side of the bed and then patting beside her on the bed, she beckoned, " C'mon, Lay down and lay your head. Once you wake up, you'll feel even more refreshed."Madonna gave a short nod and did as told. Savannah smiled, covering both their bod
ALMOST KISSED" You're sure about this?"Savannah asked Madonna as they both began to sneak through the hallway. Madonna hushed her by placing a finger on her lips in indication for silence. Savannah did just that but as she found them stopping by Xavier's door, she stopped as Madonna's hand grabbed the doorknob." What, you aren't coming in with me?" She inquired, looking back at Savannah who nodded tensely, causing her to sigh and move away from the fine." Great then. It's not a must we find out who drugged your brother." She said about to take her leave when Savannah held her back and she reluctantly halted on her steps, turning back around to yank her hand out of Savannah's grip." What do you want again?" She asked, feigning annoyance and she stood at akimbo, watching her with a smirk etched on her face." Let's get in." And that's all she needed as she went back towards the door and pushed it opening, walking in with Savannah following behind her. Before shutting the door, she
LIKE A DATE?Throughout the walk back to her room, she was completely drenched with embrassment. How on earth was this happening to her? Just as she shut the door and leaned her back against it, she couldn't help taking her index fingers up to her lips.They almost kissed. They almost until he found it the time to pull away.And as far as she knows she shouldn't be doing this and shouldn't be doing this, she felt as though it was near to impossible. Pushing herself off the door to venture further the room, a figure suddenly bumped into her way in the darkness." Arrgh!" She made sure to scream but not completely under her voice cause before it could gain more octave, the light to the room had flickered on revealing Savannah grinning ear to ear before her." You brat, you should always think twice before deciding to attack me."she mushed, bringing her arms you and folding it above her chest as she sent her a big smirk." As if you could pull a shit." Savannah gave a chortle before grab
THE EVENTMadonna's povOn getting to the event, I was amazed by how big the venue was. Just the parking lot alone was holding a whole lot cars of different colours and brands. Climbing out of the car and making my way out before Xavier could reach me to do that, I slammed the door shut.Looking around as we walked inside, I was dumbstruck. I don't exactly know the event that was going on here but the crowd alone was enough to tell me how much glamorous it's going to be." What's this event for?" I find myself asking Xavier who was staring right at his phone's screen, concentrated." Business related. "His reply came short and simple. As I gave a short nod, we finally stepped foot into the hall everything was taking place and I couldn't help the small gasp that fell off my lips in the process.The chandelier light was shinning brightly over everyone and by each step we took, the sparkling clean flooring glimmered below our feet. Then the great deal was walking past the bunch of bodie
The End Geneva and Xavier dismissed the maids after they were done bringing their luggages in. Both having turned around at the same time to check out their new abode, a tight smile crawled on top Xavier's face. Putting back on his sunglasses, he shrugged indifferently at Geneva. " At least now we'll be able to concentrate solemnly on our duties- as Alphas at that."" Yeah, you're kinda right." Geneva nodded in agreement. The mansion been so freaking huge with its funitures and interiors costing a whomping sum of money, they found no problem with it. And also, it's one of the properties owned by them. "Do you think Oliver will be fine? He reluctantly agreed to it when we told him of our decision to leave." Just as Xavier was climbing up the stairs to explore inside, Geneva questioned him. Almost like he just heared the unbelievable, the rate at which Xavier snapped his head towards him was quite snappy. " Did you just ask that?" Xavier wagged a brow at Geneva who wagged a brow, in
STIR UP Why does that name stir up so many emotions in my heart? Hearing him say her name while kissing me was the worse thing that could have ever happened to me. How could I continue kissing a man who called me by another woman's name?It means that he was thinking about her while kissing me. The realization hits me so hard that I feel the air get knocked straight out of my body. He didn't know he was kissing me this entire time; he thought he was kissing her. This fact breaks my heart into two. All along, I was hoping that Kane knew he was with me, that he knew how close we were, that he was enjoying it, that it was making him happy. Now I know that he was thinking about her, the woman he was deeply in love with. He loved and missed her so much that he mistook me for her; for Maya.I didn't know her. I knew nothing about her but yet I didn't think I'd ever been more envious of a woman in my entire life before. How stupid was I? How could I envy a woman I'd never met? She did nothi
LAST EVENT I can't let her continue to touch me like this. My crazy heart likes it too much when it shouldn't. She's making me feel things that I promised myself that I never would until I found Maya.I don't know what's happening to me. Why do I act like this girl is my mate? I didn't only kill that man from earlier because of what he did; I also killed him because I wanted to from the moment I saw him trying to flirt with her.My reaction to her was driving me f*****g crazy. When would I stop this? What did I have to do to stop feeling this way for her? Every time I tried to push her away, something like this happened, pushing me closer to her than ever.I didn't want to snap at her, not after what almost happened to her tonight.I imagine Maya in front of me, and I see the look of disappointment on her face. She's disappointed in me for being so weak and once again letting her down. I couldn't even control my urges around another woman. I never knew that I was this soft.How coul
STEPPING AWAY"I'll return to the party," I tell him as I step away from him. It's hard for me to do it, but he's leaving me no choice. He doesn't want me here. “It's clear that you don't want me here. I won't stay where I'm not wanted. All I wanted to do was to help you as you helped me. I wanted to hear your story; you remember everything from your past while I remember nothing. I don't know who my children's father is, and I don't know my name. I don't know my family. I don't know anything. I don't know if people are looking for me, and I don't know if someone did this to me or if losing my memory was an accident. I don't know why I'm telling you this; you don't want to hear it. I'm just trying to say that while I don't remember anything about my life, you remember everything about yours. And whatever it is that you remember, I can tell that it's hurting you. I'm sorry if I overstepped my boundaries; as I said, I only wanted to help."Kane doesn't say anything; he isn't looking at
ASTRAY My mind was racing as I tried to make sense of his words. Was he referring to the woman he was with before he decided to marry Giselle? Is she the reason why he's always looking like this? How much did he care about her? Did he love her? There were so many questions on my mind. I needed the answers, and I had to get them now. I felt like I would go insane if he didn't tell me who she was."Who is she?" I whisper. I can't even recognize my voice. I'm scared, actually scared, to find out that this was the woman he loved. I'm not sure how I would react to this, knowing that there was a woman out there that Kane loved this much. A woman that left him in a state of depression. He doesn't have to tell me. I can see the answer in his eyes alone. But I still want to hear it. I won't believe it until he opened his mouth and told me.I wait for his answer, but it never comes."Who is she?" I ask again. "How can you say something like that without explaining yourself? I want to know who
UPCOMING "Yes," Kane finally answers. "You weren't waking up, and I knew you had plenty of things planned for us today. I had my friend, a doctor, make sure that everything was okay. He told me that it's important that you rest for a few days."Giselle shakes her head, "I can't rest when we've already lost an entire day together, Kane; we need to make up for the lost time. I have some friends coming over tonight; I didn't realize I'd been sleeping for so long. I want to introduce you to them. They will be happy to know that I've finally gotten the man of my dreams.""Do you think that's a good idea?" he asks her. "I don't want to see anything happen to your health; it was hard being by your side today and seeing you so sick. Please reconsider."Giselle smiles, and it's weird to see her look this happy all at once, "thank you for showing me your caring side. If I had any doubts about our upcoming marriage, they're gone now. You're going to make a wonderful husband and father to our f
WAKES UPI had the list of their enemies. I needed to remove the ones that didn't have sisters; that would be rare to find, but it was all I had to work with. My plan will only work if the person who wrote the letter about Maya was telling the truth.I hold the paper tightly in my hands; this is the first lead. I'm not going to stop here. The next chance that I get, I'm searching for her.I don't care where you are, Maya. I will find you, and I will make things right between us."Kane!" I heard someone shout my name. I turn towards the sound, and I recognize the person immediately.It's the same girl from before who protected me from Maya's brothers. I didn't want to stay and speak to anyone, but I think I had to at least listen to her after she saved my life. She's why I can live to find out what happened to my mate."What is your name?" I ask her.She looked startled when I asked her, but she quickly answered, "Gabriella."I nod, "not that I'm not grateful that you saved my life bef
NUZZLE I felt the girl smell me earlier. I'm sure of it. Her actions both puzzled and did things to my body that I would rather not think about. Why did she trust me as much as she did? What was it about her that continued to draw me in? She was a puzzle to me, a puzzle that I had to keep away from. She kept doing things that surprised me; I was never sure what she was about to say or do. It was easy to say that I would never have a dull moment with her. I've had people hate me from the moment they met me, who judged me. She was probably one of the first women who thought of me as someone they could trust blindly.Thinking about her while she wasn't even near me was off-limits. From now on, I had to be harsher on myself. I had to do it because I couldn't disappoint the one person that mattered to me.I look up from where I'm standing.I don't know why I'm in front of Maya's home; I wouldn't be here if I had another option to find my mate. I knew that the only way I would be able to
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWO:- BACK THEREI want to scream in frustration when Kane closes his arms around me. I'm not allowed to feel this way for him. The man doesn't even like it when I say his name. I felt his reaction when I held onto him earlier; he was unhappy about it. I think he hates it when I'm near him. He hates it when I touch him and he hates it when I speak. What was wrong with my body? Why do I act like this isn't the first time we've been this close? Why does my heart tell me that I should remember him? Why do I want to hold onto him and stay this way forever?There is no way that I knew Kane.My stupid heart was crazy for thinking otherwise; that's the only explanation I can think of. If Kane knew who I was, he would have recognized me by now. Instead, he acts like I'm a stranger, someone he doesn't want to ever be around.I'm glad that he's treating me this way; if he'd continued to be kind for no reason, my heart would have continued to waver. It's something that co