Chapter 41 – Plot twistReign Stevens (McKenzie and Rain's son)POVWhile speaking to Aurora I got a text message from my uncle Kevin.[Uncle Kevin:Reign I am in LA I need you to gather your best team. Massimo is back... I need you to get back to the base right now]Shit... I was hoping the bastard was dead... I had to ditch Rory again... This is why didn’t let people in. This is why I didn’t want to let her in because one day my cover won’t work. When I am injured or dead how will I explain it to her? I reply to the text[Reign:On my way]After excusing myself I rushed to my car and wasting no time getting in and changing. I change into a jean, a black top and a black leather jacket and black sneakers... Then I head to the base...My Partner Jones greets me as soon as I step out of my car, he is leaning against his car. "Stevens...""Jones..." I nod his way shutting my car door.My partner and I talk about our week while heading into the Army base..."The President is in the contr
Chapter 42 – Crazy RoryReign StevensPOVIt is the next morning, and I am packing getting ready to go on ‘My honeymoon with my instant wife’I am somewhat afraid to admit that there some sort of connection between us, I don't have to watch what I say or what I do to blow my cover... I sent in a report to the school saying I have to leave for a month due to a family emergency... As soon as I sent the email to the board I received a phone call from Rory. Which confused me. why would she call me?"Teacher Kyle?" I answer"Reign, are you okay? I came to look for you in your office this morning, but the Vice principle told me you’ve taken a month off from the school. Is everything okay?" she shoots questions at me left and right."Yes, I'm going out of the country for the next month something happened that I need to take care of" I tell her honestly.All I can think about is how this is not going to work out. I don’t think I will be able to lie to my girlfriend or wife about what I am doi
Chapter 43 – Meeting Kyler JacobsZianna SmithPOVI am leaving tonight for Russia, but I would like to stop by Zelina and Niklaus's place to let Zelina know I'm leaving, and I won’t be around for the next month for even more... I walk to the house I knock on the door. An older man opens the door."Hi I'm looking for Zelina. I am her friend" I smile.He frowns then nods. "You are at the wrong Villa... the next one number ten is theirs" he points the mansion next door. Not really next door if you ask me. There’s at least a mile between each house."Thank you, sir," I give him a polite smile before walking away.He stops me "You in the Military?" he asksI turn and nod. "Navy"He smiles widely. "Thank you for protecting our county" if you look quickly, he reminds me of the president."It’s my duty Sir"He opens the door wider and tells me "Come on in I'll call Nick to fetch you""Nick?" I frown"Zelina's husband..." he tells me"You know them?" I frown. Should I trust this man."Yes, he
Chapter 44 – showing up at his house unannounced.Zianna SmithPOVI took my luggage... Then headed to Reign’s apartment... When I got out of the taxi, I asked the driver to help me carry my luggage... Since Reign agreed to let me store a few things at his place... I knock on the door... The door opens a few minutes later. The guy is wearing a bathrobe his still soaking wet... Why does this man look so good half naked?"Zianna? You’re early?" he asks unsure"Sorry I had to be out of my apartment by three, I’m subletting my apartment for the month while I’m gone." I tell him"No problem... Come in I'll change quick..." he tells me"Has anyone told you, you're in good shape?" I ask himHe cocks a brow at me, tilting his head to the right. "You are complimenting me while I'm half naked in front of you?" he looks more amused than annoyed."Can't a single girl compliment a single guy? I'm just admiring your good looks..." I teaseHe shrugs his shoulders. "Thanks, I guess... Can I go get dr
Chapter 45 – Unreasonable ZelinaZelina JacobsPOVAfter Zia left, I kept thinking about how we lost our baby. And then I started thinking about adoption... There are many babies who need love and right now I have a lot of love to give... I have been thinking about this for more than half the day... I feel like I have this hole in my heart that needs to be filled. And I just, I know adopting a baby won’t fill this hole, but just thinking about all those babies who have been abandoned or who has lost their parents. Thinking about my own childhood made me feel as if this was what I needed right now."Babe what are you thinking about?" Niklaus asks kissing my cheek. I didn’t even noticed he had come into the room.I lean into him, he wraps his arms around my shoulders and kisses the top of my head. "I've got something on my mind, but I don't know will you agree with me or not" I say softly."What’s up?" he asks"I've been thinking about adopting a baby?" I voice my thoughts for the first
Chapter 46 – Successful Adoption.Niklaus JacobsPOVSo, Zelina asked me about adoption just now... I do believe it is a good idea... It will be good for the both of us, it won't mean forgetting our little rainbow, just moving on to the next step in our marriage... I love Zelina and I'll do anything to put a smile on her face. If a baby will make her happy, I'll get her a baby. While she blackmailed me into getting her ice cream. I called Bruce"Sir?" he answers"Bruce I need you to get me list of the best above board adoption agencies and also it has to be a baby... Oh right one more thing I need to be handled by tomorrow" I order him"..." he does not answerI frown, did I lose signal? "Bruce?""Y-Ye-Yes sir I'll have it done by tomorrow would you like me to send you a list of the adoption agencies alone. Or pictures of the babies also?" he asks"let’s do pictures as well..." I tell him. Zelina would love that"And the ages sir?" he asks"From newborn to a year" I answer"Yes sir""
Chapter 47 – Landing in RussiaZianna SmithPOVWe just landed in Russia and its shit cold... I speak a little too nothing in Russian, but I cannot have a conversation for shit... This is going to be a long damn month... Jones and Reign offers to carry my luggage like I'm a good for nothing girl. I can carry my own shit. I am not some damsel in distress who needs saving. With our covers I'm Reign's wife I'm a wanna be model, Reign is a high school principal and Jones is our Wedding photographer (He knows shit about taking pictures by the way)"Zianna do you have a boyfriend?" Jones asks while we driving to the hotel"No... I have a husband" I wink at ReignWhich catches Jones eye"The fuck did you guys? Oh My God, Reign you actually hit that ass like I told you too" he looks at us in disbelief"..." I'm literally speechless these guys spoke about sleeping with me?"..." Reign looks like he just saw a ghost"Come on give details" Jones puts his face in mine"Shut up... Do you will get
Chapter 48 – Posing for the cameraReign StevensPOV"When do we leave?" I askI wanted to get this done, I needed this mission done, right now. having to grow though Zia’s underwear in search of her towel was a fucking pain, to my dick. Knowing she wears nothing but lace panties? I would give my legs to see her in them.Jones looks at his watch..."We need to leave now... Everyone ready?" he tells us getting up from the sofa."Uh yeah" Zia says"Yip" I say getting up from the sofa and doing everything not to look at her ass when she sits beside me giving me the perfect view."Let's go they should be meeting up soon..." he tells us picking up his camera bag and equipment."Jones you do remember the special feature on the camera, right? In case our cover gets blown?" I remind him"Yeah yeah... You two better know how to act in love or this will be a waste of time" her grumblesZia walks up to me, stands on her toes wraps her arms around my neck looks into my eyes. My heart skips a beat
Aria JacobsPOVHey, I'm Aria Jacobs daughter of Zelina and Niklaus Jacobs... I am eighteen years old... I have an older brother named Aaron Jacobs, my brother spoils me too death he took over dad’s business a few years ago and he always makes sure he has time for me... He is a year older than I am...Today is a big day for me it’s my high school graduation, all our family is flying in just for today I'm so excited to see my aunt Catherine, I'm going to be interning at her company in Greece for the summer vacation... I love tech and my family has encouraged me to follow my dreams and I promise you I am...My mom hated the idea of me going to Greece for the summer, but she would never get in the way of my dreams..."Aria..." I turn to see my mother standing behind me...I was currently standing in front of the full-length mirror in my walk in closet... My aunt Alexis designed this dress for my graduation... It was a long black mermaid style dress with lace in the front and a very deep
Chapter 99Six months laterZelina JacobsPOVAria is ten months old already and Aaron is almost two years old... my kids are getting older by each day.Which makes me feel old... We found out that Zia is pregnant after Raven and Sidney's wedding she is seven months pregnant now...I was sleeping when Niklaus woke me"My Lina" he kisses my shoulder."Yes?" I ask not opening."Honey get up we have to leave in two hours" he tells me"Leave to where?" I ask"A family vacation" he tells meI open my eyes and sit up. "What?"He chuckles lightly "We’re going on a family vacation to Marseille""We going to France?" I ask in shockHe nods. "Yes...""Oh okay...” I lay back down covering my head under the sheets. “Five more minutes" I tell him"Get up Zelina" he tells meI roll my eyes and sit up. "Fine..."I get up get ready... We have breakfast and then head to the airport... I did not know the whole family would be coming, Niklaus's grandparents, He's parents, aunts, uncles, sisters, and cou
Chapter 98Today is the wedding…Raven was busy speaking to Niklaus and Reign about marriage and how doing in their respective marriages"Reign how are you and Zia doing" Raven asks"It’s been great up until two days ago, Zia's been extremely moody and making me go to France for her favorite chocolate which is ridiculous" Reign says"Zianna doesn't seem like fussy woman" Niklaus said"You trying to scare me out of getting married?" Raven asks"No... I am just saying" Reign says"Sorry to butt in but your wife is pregnant." A man walking passed said..."What no?" Reign says and asks at the same time"Could it be?" Raven says"I don't know" he shrugs. Reign did not take much note of that since Zia is supposed to be deployed next week."Have you guys used protection?" Niklaus asksReign shakes his head. "No... But" Reign pauses."But what?" Raven asks"She doesn't want a kid yet" Reign said"So does she know?" Niklaus says"I don't think so, she wasn't speaking to me this morning because
Chapter 97One month laterSidney CrosbyPOVTomorrow is the day of our wedding today I see the dress the girls chose for me... Zia, Alexis, Zarah, Zelina, Catherine, Emma, Taylor and the girls will be going with me to boutique owned by the family, Alexis designed my dress according to what the girls wanted they worked on this for an entire month... I am proud of my girls... They took on a task and completed it... I cannot wait to see the dress... I'm kind of intimidated by everyone, they all big figures in their respective fields, Zelina is a famous singer, Zarah is a famous actor, Alexis is the Vice President of a company, Emma owns several restaurants and she's a well-known chef, Catherine owns several tech companies and is the Vice President of Stevens Corp, Taylor was Currently studying Medicine she wants to be a surgeon like her mom and I'm a Lawyer from a small law firm...Suddenly I feel two hands wrapped around my body"Honey what are you thinking about?" Raven asks meStartl
Chapter 96Niklaus JacobsPOVSo since before the birth of Aria I've been trying to deal with the threats on my life... And I've been successful so far there still three powerful enemies that will need more than just money and the Military to handle, they all three from three of the biggest underworld cartels...Today I missed my wife and kids I haven't seen them in months I barely go home anymore I sleep in the office most nights... so I thought I could surprise her... And she attacks me out of nowhere and it’s not like I'm not trying sometimes she can be beyond unreasonable... It's like she doesn't give a shit about her life and having a wedding is more important than our kids growing up without a mother... I phoned my dad as soon as I got back into the office"Nick?" he answers on the fifth ring"Dad, I need a favor""Sure, what's up?" he asks“I need you hand me over the title" I tell him"I don't think you deserve it yet" he says"I've grown this company 10 Times bigger than you
Chapter 95Zelina Jacobs POVToday I went to visit my mom’s grave... I took Aria with me to introduce her to little Arcenciel... I went to my mom’s grave first then Arcenciel's grave... I spoke to my mom for a while..."I have always heard about a mothers loveYou sacrificed breathing for meI hold you in my heart... I burn a candle for youI burn a candle for youMom my heart misses you. You have blessed me with two sisters. But only one genuinely loves me...Mom I am sorry for not being able to help Scar She spent too much time with Dad and his wife they corrupted her mindI promise to never give up on her please mom forgive me for not keeping my promise to protect Scar. She was a baby when you left, so she has no memory of your love for her...Mom I'm married I have two amazing children and then I had a miscarriage before our other two kids...I'm so glad our little Arcenciel won't be alone anymore, please can you take care of Arcenciel for me? I know it is a lot to ask, but p
Chapter 94"Aah" I hear Robyn screamBoth Niklaus and I run downstairs to where the girls are...They are sitting on the sofa looking at the screen"What's wrong?" I ask"Mommy your name is in the game" Riley says excitedlyI look at the TV. My name is on the screen... Then Raven takes the controller from the girls he presses something...The screen blacks out...a song starts playing{Blinding lights - WeekendYeahI been tryna callI been on my own for long enoughMaybe you can show me how to love, maybeI'm going through withdrawalsYou don't even have to do too muchYou can turn me on with just a touch, babyI look around and Sin City's cold and empty (oh)No one's around to judge me (oh)I can't see clearly when you're goneI said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lightsNo, I can't sleep until I feel your touchI said, ooh, I'm drowning in the nightOh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trustHey, hey, heyI'm running out of time'Cause I can see the sun light up the skySo I hit the
Chapter 93Sidney CrosbyPOVToday is the twin’s birthday they turn six years old today... Raven told me he got the girls matching necklaces with the Eiffel Tower I hope they do not lose it was custom made with an R at the back... I got the Riley a new laptop and Robyn I got her an Xbox one..."Morning" Raven says"Morning are the girls up yet?""Not yet... Oh yes this from the whole family, they investing in your company, it’s for the girls future, and the family wants you to be their personal family lawyer, we don't get into a lot of trouble so you just get paid for doing nothing"He hands me documents... I look at him in disbelief when I see the amount they invested"Raven this is too much... There must be a mistake, there's an extra Zero" I tell himRaven comes up to me and looks at the documents"No, it’s right" he hands it back to me."Raven, they investing nine million? And paying me 1 million a month?" I ask in disbelief"Yes, it’s a little I know right? I apologize" What scar
Chapter 92"Who phoned now?" Zia asks"Nick"She nods."So, when do you want to get married? Where? Do you have a dress in mind?" I ask her"I don't want what other girls want. I just want a simple going to the courthouse and getting the certificate and then maybe having family over for dinner..." she tells me"Okay the last part is impossible... My family alone will not fit into my villa it's best if we maybe go to the Greathouse, and have something in the flower Garden..." I tell her "Okay..." she nods in understanding."How about we do that today... And have the reception tonight" I ask herShe smiles and nods "Okay...""Who do you want to bring with as witnesses... I choose Zelina from my side you can choose Jones or one of your many cousins" she asks"How about Nick?" I ask"Okay... I will phone Zelina later..." she tells me"Can we do it at nine?" I ask her"I'll phone the servants over at the Greathouse to prepare I'm sure Nick won't mind" I tell her"He owns the Villa, right?