BRYAN'S POVLast night was too much for me. I didn't talk to her when I returned to bed. She tried to touch me twice, but I rolled to the edge of the bed.When I woke up the next morning, our eyes met. She looked away and muttered a quick good morning."Good morning," I replied as I tried to walk past her. She rubbed her face."We are supposed to join Jacob's mom at the farm," she murmured softly."I know," I answered and walked out of the room."Bryan," she called as we stepped outside together, and I turned with an eyebrow raised."Huh... the thing is... about last night..." She hesitated nervously."Forget it happened. I probably had too much alcohol in my system," I muttered, and her eyes flashed with hurt."I understand," she replied and walked past me.Is she going to the farm dressed like that? I wondered as I stared at the dress she wore.It was a black floral dress that ended just before her knees and a black cute yellow sandals that complimented her skin. We walked out to th
LAURA'S POVHot, sweaty, and pleasure, that's how I felt when he touched me in places that drove me crazy.His name left my lips like a prayer, I was high ...so high it scared the wits out of me."Bry..." I cried out as I felt his thick long fingers slide through my folds.I was burning, the sensation was something I couldn't fathom; it felt like the world stopped, time froze, and all I could feel was the naughtiness of his fingers as they drove in and out of me with reckless abandon.He sent them in slowly then a bit fast, I got the tempo, and I raised my butt a bit immediately he added another finger.I sighed in pleasure as I moved my body to the rhythm. I winced in painful pleasure as he added another, stretching me out."Bryan," I shouted his name as his hot lips trailed my neck back to my lips and devoured them.Making my brain mushy. I felt drunk...all I wanted was him.Just him."I want to be inside you," his husky voice whispered out in hunger, and my eyes snapped open.Fuck
LAURA'S POV"Let's cuddle, it's a weather for lovers..." he uttered teasingly, and I blushed red.This man is acting weird. I mean, he just changed all of a sudden. He has been so cold toward me that I actually forgot there was a playful side to him.What did you expect after all the things you put him through? My mind mocked.I shook my head as I got to the bed. He smirked and decided to excuse me for a while.Immediately he left, my phone rang, and I smiled when I saw the caller ID."Cris," I said immediately I picked up the call."Laura, I thought something bad happened to you. I've been trying to reach you for days," he stated worriedly."I'm fine, Cris. I told you not to worry about me... it's work," I murmured the last part softly."I know I'm not supposed to be so worried about you, but I can't help it. My heart wouldn't listen to me," he stated, and I fell quiet."Cris," I called his name in distress."But it's okay. Just don't tell me to move on, please," he uttered, and I ra
BRYAN'S POV"Oscar and Trenton have requested your presence back in the estate," Jacob announced as he ran his fingers through his hair."Wait, I thought we had to stay here for a month?" I inquired, and he sighed."It's kind of complicated. I think the game has changed or something," he replied, and I nodded.Whatever reason they wanted us back home so soon must be really important."What about your parents? And our jobs here... isn't that the only lead we have on Viktor?" I said in frustration."Calm down, man. I'm sure they have another plan or something... Where's Laura?" he inquired, and I frowned."I... I have no idea," I admitted, as the realization dawned on me that I hadn't seen her since I got back."I don't know. I haven't seen her since I got back from work," I added, and Jacob cursed under his breath."C'mon, we need to track her down," he urged, and we both left the house. It had stopped raining, and it felt cold outside.Laura is way too stubborn sometimes, and the thou
BRYAN'S POVEven the thought of all the bloody missions she might have gone through brought tears to my eyes.She signed her death. Why? Did I not matter to her? I bowed my head, and I couldn't stop myself as my whole body shook with emotions.I couldn’t control the tears that fell from my eyes. She doesn't care about my feelings. Anger coursed through my veins at the thought of it.I needed answers. Someone needed to give me those answers before I lost my mind. I moved out of my office, taking heavy strides towards Trenton's room.I was angry, not just angry, I was bleeding inside and needed answers before I lost my mind. I burst into the office without knocking."WTF..." he cursed as he dropped his glass of alcohol. My sister raised her eyebrows as she got down from the bed. As if reading our minds, Oscar also walked into Trenton's room."Oscar," Trenton called, and Oscar sighed."I kinda handed some important files about Laura to him," he confessed with his head bowed."You what!"
LAURA'S POV I walked into his office and stopped in my tracks when his cold eyes met mine. "What are you doing here?" he snapped angrily as he set his files on the table and stared at me like I was a ruthless woman, deserving no pity. "I... wanted to explain myself, Bryan," I stuttered, and he scoffed loudly, laughing bitterly. "Explain yourself? Isn't that a little too late right now?" he asked sarcastically. "You hid things, Laura, not just things, you watched me break down every single time!" he yelled, and I looked away. "I thought my involvement with the mafia was your reason for backing out of the relationship. You lied," he continued, bringing up the past. "I had to do it," I mumbled as my eyes stung with tears. "You're a slave to the mafia, Laura!" he roared angrily as he moved away from the table. "I don't want you anymore. I've learned to live with the fact that I'll never matter to you in this journey of life," he said as his eyes filled with tears. He's
LAURA'S POVWith each step I took towards my room, my heart bled. Everything was just too much for me, my head felt heavy, and my heart felt like it would rip out at any moment."Babe, is everything okay?" Julie inquired after I got into the room."What happened?" she questioned, concern etched on her face, and I noticed she was genuinely worried."He found out, he found out everything... Bryan doesn't want to see me anymore... he hates me," I repeated over and over again as I cried."That's not true, babe. I believe he can never hate you, he's just upset..." she reassured me while rubbing my back calmly, but I refused to believe it. She walked out of my room and brought a glass of water for me."C'mon, drink up, dear. You look like you want to pass out," she urged, handing me the glass of water."He doesn't want to see me anymore, he said he's done," I stared again."He probably said that because you hurt him way too much, Laura. Everyone knows just how much he loves you," she ex
BRYAN'S POV"I'll be outside until you are ready to talk," she announced as I looked at her in disbelief. How can she be so stubborn? But isn't this what you always wanted? I thought as I rubbed my face tiredly. I frowned as a heavy downpour began; the noise outside was overwhelming. She must have gone by now; she’s not crazy enough to stand outside in the rain, is she? I wondered, and I walked toward the door. As soon as I opened it, my eyes widened to see her standing right there. Soaked from head to toe, she hugged herself tightly as her hair fell over her face, staring at me with her innocent eyes. "What are you doing in the rain, you stubborn woman?" I scolded before I could stop myself. Is she trying to kill me or what? "You asked me to leave. I'm not leaving until you take me back," she muttered, and my eyes softened. "You're going to get sick," I said as I stepped into the rain, too. "What are you doing?" she asked in surprise. "I'm doing what you're doing,
LAURA'S POV We returned to the city after that weekend, and the whole family was happy about the news, especially his mom and friends. The plans for our wedding went on with full force. Bryan and I wanted something simple, by the sea with family and friends, that was it. A few days before my wedding, I noticed I was seriously sick. I couldn't eat anything because the moment it got in my stomach, I threw it all up. I couldn't even leave the bed. Bryan was out of the country with Oscar for business otherwise, he would be worried sick. "Babe, get off the bed, we are supposed to go cake tasting today," Kora complained. "I can't... I feel so weak... my boobs ache a bit, they feel so full..." I murmured weakly. "What?" Julie inquired, and I rubbed my forehead. "Have you eaten something? Besides, you're burning up pretty badly." "I throw up the minute it gets in my stomach," I replied, and she gasped. "When was the last time you saw your periods?" she probed, and I stared at her. "I
BRYAN'S POV It's been two weeks since the incident with Mikoy and the rest. Laura hasn't been herself, she's been quiet, and the nightmares have moved to a whole new level. It hurt me because it felt like the devil still controlled her happiness from the land of the dead. She has been seeing a therapist, and we are hoping for positive results. I just want my woman to be okay, and maybe a change of environment for a while would help, I thought calmly. "What are you thinking about?" she inquired while walking into our room. It's crazy how I went into a state of confusion when I found out Ruby was not mine. I did a DNA test and I'm waiting for the results. "About you, about us... I think we need space from everything, love," I stated, and she looked at me in confusion as I held her hand. "Let's go out of the country for a while," I suggested, and she stared at my face. "But what about our daughter...?" she trailed off, and my heart warmed at her ability to always create spa
AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW "Sylvia didn't commit suicide. The annoying thing is the fact that she was murdered right under our nose," Oscar declared angrily as he fixed his tie. "Who killed her then?" Chase inquired as he took a drag from his smoke. "Her former boss," he replied, rubbing his forehead. "Madam Valencia?" Bryan cursed under his breath as he looked away. How she managed to get her men into the estate was definitely something to worry about. "She didn't send her men, she paid one of our men to do it, then sent a letter of apology after her job was done," Oscar responded as he threw the envelope. "And the fucker that betrayed us?" Bryan inquired. "Nowhere to be found for now. I think he went into hiding." "I always knew she wasn't stupid enough to take her own life. Too bad her past came back at her," Trenton commented, shaking his head. "Enough of Sylvia. Tonight is Cindy's party. Everyone must stick to the plan. I want this over. I've had enough of their madness," B
LAURA'S POVBryan smiled softly as he looked in my direction. I returned the same hearty smile to him.The meeting moved from dinner to the discussion of our plans and how things would be done."Cindy is already a fool right now when it comes to me, so letting me into her party is gonna be the easiest thing to do," Trenton spoke up, telling us his plan."So Laura is gonna be the bait?" Bryan inquired immediately after I came into the picture."It's a brilliant idea," I uttered before he would say no."Brilliant idea? My love, you can't face that bastard. Remember how it turned out the last time?" He questioned, concern written all over his face."How long will I keep running, love? It's high time I face my past and put an end to Mikoy once and for all, so I'm in," I declared firmly, and he sighed softly without saying anything else.He was angry, but I'd deal with his drama later. We can't add that to the list of our numerous problems.Trenton chipped in, "This time around, we have to
BRYAN'S POVThey used to have a romantic relationship in the past? If it really isn't something to be worried about, why didn't she tell me? I wondered as I ran my fingers through my hair with a frown on my face."Don't tell me you're still thinking about that stuff," Trenton nudged me on the arm as we walked toward our rooms."I can't help myself," I replied, and he chuckled."Talk to her, then. Don't let doubt creep in. This is the time when you both need each other the most, man," he urged, and I nodded as he walked in the opposite direction.I walked to my room, and there she was, in her nightwear with Ruby in her arms."Hey, love," she greeted with a bright smile on her face.I couldn't return the smile, though, even if I tried, my mind kept going back and forth."My crown," she called, and I sighed softly."Why didn't you tell me you used to have a past with Cris?" I inquired, and she turned to me in confusion."Are we still talking about him, love? I told you, there's no need t
LAURA'S POV"He asked about Cris," I told my best friend, and Kora stared at me."And what did you tell him?" she questioned while folding some clean towels."Nothing, I didn't tell him. What would I have told him?" I frowned, even the thought kept a rotten feeling in my stomach."At least, Cris used to work for you, so he would let it slide. You don't know how men can be," she chuckled."Cris used to like me so much, there was a time we even kissed, like, made out," I said, scratching my neck nervously."Wait, did you guys sleep together?" she exclaimed, her jaw literally dropping."No, no, bestie, what would make you even think that?" I replied, and she raised both hands in surrender."Don't blame me, baby girl, that guy is smoking hot..." She trailed off."Plus, you guys used to make out in the past," she teased, and my cheeks heated up in embarrassment."Kora..." I whined, and she burst out laughing."Chill, it was in the past. Bryan also had a relationship with Sylvia, they even
AUTHOR'S POV"Is he okay?" Diane inquired, as she rubbed her arms softly."Mom, you need to calm down, please. At least eat something, Bryan wouldn't like to see you in this condition," Stephanie complained, as she hugged her mother closely."I can't eat with all those pipes connected to his body. I'm so scared, I can't lose any of my children," she voiced her fear."Bryan is a fighter, he'll be fine. Just be strong," Stephanie assured her mommy, and she nodded slowly.She had to be strong for her children. Bryan wasn't going to die on her, and that's one thing she strongly believed, even as fear gnawed at her."Hello, ma'am, the lady is awake," one of the nurses reported."Laura is awake, Mother," Stephanie exclaimed happily and left with the nurse to Laura's ward.Laura's eyes fluttered open for the second time, she closed them immediately due to how the bright lights burned her eyes.She opened them again and winced at how sore her body felt, her throat dry and her head hurt."Brya
LAURA'S POVBryan has been the sweetest since I woke up. I was strangely craving noodles, so I asked him to make me some.He stared at me in amusement because noodles weren't something I craved on a normal day. But he left to make me some, after which I invited him to join me.We ended up eating together, and his phone rang in the middle of the meal. I stared at him curiously as he picked up.He looked shocked about whatever he heard at the other end because he started talking in monosyllables.Something told me deep down that something was off."Huh..." He trailed off and stopped himself from continuing."I need to go," he announced immediately after he hung up the call."Go where? It's evening, and I want you here with me," I replied, and he bit his lower lip."It's very important, baby, but I promise I will be fine," he expressed, and I sighed."At least tell me where you're going, I don't feel too good," I complained."Maybe you're worrying too much," he mentioned and kissed my fo
BRYAN'S POV"How is she doing now? Is she okay?" Her best friend Kora inquired as she rushed into my room where Laura lay unconscious on the bed.We moved her to my place after the doctors were done with the most important treatment."She's still unconscious, but the doctor assured us she's out of danger," I responded, and she heaved a sigh of relief."Glad to hear that. I was worried when they told me what happened," she remarked, and I smiled."I caused it though, I made things worse," I mumbled, and she chuckled."Oh c'mon, it's not easy to be with Mikoy in one space and not want to end his life, not after everything he put our girl through," she said, and I pressed my lips tightly together."Be careful, Bryan. I know Laura would want this fight to end with everyone alive," she commented, and patted my back."I will come to check up on her again. Yvonne is awake," she informed me, and I murmured an okay."Everything is complicated, Cindy is part of Mikoy's team, meaning they planne