DYLANA week later, things were gradually falling back into place. It'd never be the same again, but at least we were together. This entire kidnapping thing really pulled the Westons and the Camerons together. Closer than ever.I had just released a press statement together with Dad, Lynette, Steve, and Celeste. It was basically about Alena's health, Liam's trial, and how we were handling the situation. A couple of questions were asked, and we answered quite well. We had the situation under control.Alena was yet to be discharged from the hospital the following morning. She was doing way better than the first few days she was in the intensive care unit.Her treatment was progressing well, and it was the best. She had to sit in a wheelchair until her knee was in good condition. They had carried out a minor surgery on it and multiple tests on her whole body.Her physical state was better than her emotional state. She was traumatized. The experience was horrible for her, and it taunted h
DYLAN"No. Not at all. We're just good friends." I lied, and I saw a wide grin on Steve's face."Hmm. Good friends, huh? I like it. You do know, right, that Alena is taking a one-month-long sick leave. And she's coming home to her momma," Steve finished the sentence."No! What? No, no, no.""What's wrong? I thought you might want a break. She's not yet fully recovered. She needs a lot of help with many things, like bathing and stuff. She needs special care.""I can take special care of her. I'm very capable, Lynette. Please don't take her away from me.""Come on, Dyl. Just four weeks. You are free to visit anytime you want and also sleep over. We have a lot to talk about.""She's my wife, Lynette. I need her home with me.""Contract wife, Dylan. Gwen can come and live with you. She'll be thrilled. Alena is coming home with us, and I'm not changing my mind. It's good for you, too. You're not feeling well. You can't take care of her and yourself too.""Please. I can take care of her. Do
DYLAN"I'm so sorry I had to call you tonight after bringing Alena here myself. It's just that there are problems with some clients that need to be sorted out tonight, and I might come back in the morning. Steve and Celeste are coming with me. It's a really serious issue that could cost us a lot, so we all have to be there. Alena doesn't want to stay behind with house help or her nurses," Lynette explained apologetically as I sat with her in their main lounge.If only she knew how much of a favor this was to me. I had been struggling with thinking of some excuse to spend the night at their house, but luck was on my side. Well, nature was rooting for this anyway; who was I to oppose nature?"Please, Mom. You don't have to worry. Your daughter will be in good hands all night long," I promised her sincerely."I promise this won't happen again. It's just for today. I hope I didn't disturb you in any way.""Not at all. I will take care of Alena. You just relax and go do your work. We will
DYLANI hugged her. "It's okay. We'll get through it together. You'll be fine. I'm here for you." I comforted her. I wish I could make all the pain and memories go away. She was hurting, and it broke my heart."You should eat," I told her, brushing her hair with my fingers."I don't have an appetite," she said, moving closer and melting into my touch."Come on. You have to," I said, letting go. She still had a sad face on. I took the trays and set the food before her. She wasn't eating."Can I feed you?" I offered. She nodded childishly. Everything she did just melted my heart. She was killing me with all the cuteness.I started feeding her spaghetti and meatballs. She ate slowly, not missing an opportunity to make eye contact with me. Her stare was intense and torturous.Alena took the fork from me and rolled some spaghetti on it."You don't mind sharing a fork with me, right?" she asked, licking her lips."Your tongue has been in my mouth before, and my tongue has been in your mouth
DYLAN"That's exactly how it's supposed to be. There should be a difference between your wife and your girlfriends or other women," she replied, bringing my face back to hers. Our foreheads collided, and our noses touched."I'm sorry I'm making you cheat on your girlfriend.I know this is wrong, but I don't want to stop. Not now.""She's making me cheat on my wife too, if that'll make you feel any better," I said, and we both chuckled. I kissed her softly for the last time, or maybe not. The night was still young.I gave Alena all the other things I had bought her. They were just cute gifts to melt her heart. They were working. This was just an icebreaker. I had many beautiful plans for us. I needed to create my own special place in her heart first and test her waters. I needed to know the boundaries.I carried Alena off her bed onto the floor since she said she needed a bit of a change of position. The floor was carpeted and spacious enough for free movement. I helped her sit comfort
ALENAAir. I needed air. I couldn't breathe. My heart was racing at a speed I never knew it was capable of achieving.Dylan, my husband, the man I was madly in love with, had touched me. Not just any ordinary and brief touch, but a passionate touch accompanied by licks, gentle squeezes, and nibbles.I had never felt my nipples so hard before, screaming for attention, which they got for some time. How did he even do it? How was he so experienced?He was, hands down, amazing at fondling, and I had a really weird dream. I always wanted to have a husband who would fondle my breasts perfectly. He was a dream come true.The same man who had left me a moaning mess had his lips planting sensual kisses down my neck. It was as if he were studying my body, his favorite subject.My core was on fire. I felt so wet that I was afraid I was dripping. I kept on rubbing my thighs together, ignoring the stinging pain of the bruises somewhere on my inner thighs. I just needed some friction between my leg
ALENA"Come on, Princess. Don't give me that look. Please let me explain," he begged sincerely with tears in his eyes."After everything we did last night?""Don't say that, please. I loved what we shared with all my heart," he cried, holding my hands. His tears fell when mine did. Why was he doing this to us?"So I didn't satisfy you, right? That's why you needed another woman to do what I couldn't," I accused."No! You satisfied me more than any woman ever has. Gwen...""You were thinking of her the whole time! When we did all those things, she was the only woman on your mind.""No! It's just you, Alena. You have to believe me, please.""So while I was sleeping, you were busy doing erotic things with Gwen over the phone in my bedroom?! That's so much disrespect, Dylan. You could have at least gone to some other room.""It's just a challenge. There is nothing more to it. We didn't even talk about anything else. I was watching over you the entire time.""And you expect me to believe t
ALENAI stood up from the bed. My knee was throbbing with pain, but I didn't care. I needed pain relievers. Axel was taking too long.I struggled to walk. I tried my best, but I fell down. Sitting in a wheelchair and sitting all day was making me weak and paralyzed. My back ached. My other leg was in pain as well.I cried out in agonizing pain. I looked at the floor. The white, fluffy rug I fell on was stained with blood. My knee."Dylan!" I cried out in pain. Even after we fought and everything I went through because of our complicated relationship, his name was the first to slip from my tongue. It was like a natural cry for help; I knew he'd answer.In a split second, the door burst open. It wasn't just Dylan, but Axel as well. I couldn't stop screaming in pain. It hurt unbearably."Alena, why are you on the floor? What happened to you?" Axel asked, worriedly lacing his voice. Dylan was already on the floor with me, looking broken, hurt, and puzzled. He didn't even know where to tou
ALENA’S EPILOGUE Our black SUV pulled up in Mom's driveway a little late in the afternoon and we all got out of the car. Amelia was snuggled in her daddy's arms, a place I knew was one of her favourites in the whole world and the way he paid enough attention to her and kept her smiling just made their bond stronger.Aidan and Iris were on either of my sides each holding each of my hands tightly as we walked up the driveway to the main entrance. We had all been looking forward to this family gathering for some time now. Spending time together, catching up on each other's lives and just being there for each other was something we all enjoyed. We were a family and meeting up together like this was always a pleasure."Thank you so much, Mommy, for buying me these pretty sparkly shoes and sparkly dress," Iris squealed excitedly, jumping up and down on her feet as we walked, staring admirably at her new outfit. "I feel like a princess," she added, giving me a brilliant smile that revealed
FIVE YEARS LATERDYLAN’S EPILOGUEThey say that you will never truly understand something until it happens to you.I honestly never paid much attention to this saying until realistic things happening in my own life started weighing much on it and opening my eyes to how everything I was once told about this big mystery called life started unfolding before my own eyes and manifesting in my life.Many a time, Dad would tell me about how marriage and fatherhood changed his life greatly for the better and it barely made any meaningful sense to me, but right now in this very moment, bonding with my baby and showering her with unconditional love made it all make perfect sense.There was something inexplicably intoxicating about seeing our precious bundle of joy happy with a radiant smile on her face. That smile had to be the prettiest thing I had ever seen, for it extended deep into my soul and filled me with joy. I couldn't resist smiling back at her with an even brighter smile, placing the
ALENADylan twirled me around, dipping me as he leaned forward closer to me. Staring at the masterpiece of a husband before me, my breathing became shallow and my heart felt heavy in my chest.Dylan pulled me back up into his arms and I rested my head on his chest and let him sway my body as the chorus rolled in. The song twirled like thread around us, the rhythm of our bodies simply passionate and majestic. I was deep in love."Alena, you're the inspiration for this precious song, and I just wanna see your face light up since you put me on. So now I say goodbye to the old me, it's already gone. And I can't wait to get you home, just to let you know, you are...""The love of my life," we whispered together in unison as I joined him in saying some of the lyrics along to the song playing.I was crying. He was way too sweet. I never imagined he'd be able to love me this much and take our relationship to a whole new level.Couples eventually started joining us on the dancefloor. I looked
ALENADylan pulled me towards him gently but firmly by my waist and he placed his lips firmly on mine, cupping my cheek with his hand.His lips were soft, almost silken against my own. Our lips fitted perfectly as if they were meant for each other. Moving against each other, feeling each other.Warmth blossomed in my chest, sparks igniting. This was beautiful and magical, a dream come true. When we pulled away from each other, the crowd was cheering loudly for us, clapping and everything.We both chuckled, holding hands tightly. We turned and faced everyone. Their cheers grew even louder and more enthusiastic.I could see Mom sitting in front with Benjamin, Steve and Celeste. Ezra was in front on the other side with Axel, Sophie and Elizabeth. Everyone else followed behind them. They all looked happy for us.Dylan and I stepped down from the wedding altar and we proceeded down the aisle. Everyone rose and started throwing confetti at us as we walked out. It was perfect.I looked up at
ALENA"Of course, I will. When can we start making the preparations?"Dylan laughed, pinching my nose. "Silly, I mean today. Everything is already set. You just have to get ready and walk down the aisle.""You're kidding right?""I'm dead serious, honey. Everything's the way you wanted it and mostly your choice. I know this isn't our first wedding, but I want us to consider this our actual wedding because the previous wasn't even one. This time around, I'm marrying you willingly with pride."I laughed, failing to believe this. "How? I can't believe this.""Believe it, baby. We're getting married and this time around the proper way. I've been so excited to finally take you as my wife the proper way and give you the joy you deserve. I want to marry you, Alena.""Dylan, how did you even think of this? Just how?" I asked him, blinking away my tears.He wiped away my tears with his hands. "Because I want to see you happy and make your dreams come true. It's called love, honey. You've drown
ALENADylan opened the door of his car on my side and I stepped out, taking his hand which he had extended politely towards me to help me out. I murmured a polite thank you with a smile on my face as he helped out and closed the door once I was standing next to him.We linked arms and he gave me a small peck on my forehead before we started walking down the pathway that led to the dock of a beautiful lake.There were bright heart shaped lanterns hanging on tree branches and rose petals artistically scattered on the pathway we were walking on. Star shaped twinkle lights were wound around branches and lining the pathway. It was breathtakingly beautiful.It was a beautiful sunset and it felt extraordinarily magical with the water in the lake glimmering beneath the beautiful sky, looking calm and inviting.I had no idea if it was the beautiful weather and scene that added the special magical effect or if it was the exceptional man right next to me, holding me like his entire life depended
DYLANI loved it when she played dirty. I loved seeing that side of her that only I knew. I loved this state where she was raw, untamed and fierce sexy."Naughty girl," I chuckled, smacking her butt firmly. She winced, her lips cracking into a wider smile."If I am naughty, what are you?" she purred, pressing her body firmly into mine. She bit her bottom lip tenderly, looking at me with lust filled eyes."Your sexy husband who loves bringing the naughtiness out of you." I smacked Alena's butt one more time, pressing her body into mine at the same time."Ah," she moaned, throwing her head back. She loved it.I took my spoon and scooped some ice cream onto it. I trailed the spoon from her earlobe down to her throat. She shivered, looking at my hand. "Cold," she breathed."I'll set you on fire," I promised and with those words, I smashed my lips onto her neck, earning a loud moan from her.I held her firmly close to me by her butt as I attacked her neck with deep kisses, soft nibbles and
DYLANShe took her wine glass from me and looked up at me, taking a step closer. "Careful what you wish for, Princess. I want to, I can and I will eat you," I said, closing the small gap between us."Is that a promise?" she asked me, running her finger slowly down my torso. I had been working out a lot to get back in shape. All my hard work hadn't gone to waste."It is," I affirmed, brushing my lips against her smooth skin. "And you know I never break my promises."Alena stood on her toes and she pecked my lips. She held both of our glasses, looking deep into my eyes with her bottom lip between her white teeth. I poured the wine and took my glass from her."What are we toasting to?" she asked me."To us. To our lives, love, freedom and everything we ever wanted that we can proudly say we achieved.""Cheers to that," she said, raising her glass."Cheers." We clicked our glasses and washed down the red wine together in one go. We had a second round and we drank the wine in the same mann
DYLAN"No," she mumbled quietly. She was crying."Show me your face. I want to look at you," I spoke softly."Do I have to?" she replied quietly. She sounded cute and in my head, I could see a cute pout on her lips as she said so. That made me smile."Yes. You have to," I murmured, kissing her temples. Alena slowly pulled away from me and she sat up, facing me. She had tears in her eyes and a few had fallen down her cheeks. I wiped them away using my thumbs."And why is my beautiful princess crying when we're supposed to be celebrating?" I asked her, taking both of her warm hands into mine. I planted sweet kisses on both of them and looked up at her. "I don't know," she mumbled, looking at our hands. "Tears of relief if there's anything of that sort I guess.""You don't have to hide your feelings from me, you know. It's okay to cry if you feel like it. We all express joy and relief in different ways.""Does that mean I can bawl my eyes out and you'll still be okay with it?""Hmmm...