_Herley’s POV_It was finally time for the dinner with Atlas’ family. I haf smoothened out my dress for the millionth time that night though there was no crease in it.I was just that nervous.From the moment Atlas had told me about it, I wondered if they would like me.Would they be like George's family and try to make me feel less? Or worse, how would they react to Batya?“Remember we have to act like we are are truly in love. My family is really perceptive, so don't make them suspect anything,” Atlas said, placing his hand on my shoulders.He stood behind me, staring at me from the mirror.“And you look really beautiful tonight. Relax, they would love you,”I could hear the sincerity in his voice and I tried to relax.It didn't sound as if he was lying to me just to calm my nerves.“Mommy," Batya called, running into the room.Atlas and I turned out attention to her as she ran to us.“Uncle Bren said to tell you that Grandma has arrived," She said and I turned to Atlas.Bren had use
Janet!" Both Atlas and I called out angry, slamming our hands on the table and standing up. " I have been nothing but polite to you since you got here but one thing I wouldn't take is you calling my child a bastard. She understands what you are saying,” I hissed at her angrily. I had no idea why she kept making emphasis on us being witches. And her bringing my daughter into it was not necessary. “Janet I wouldn't take an misbehavior from you anymore. You would respect her as my wife and Batya as my daughter. I don't know what you have heard, but it is not true,” Atlas scolds his sister, his nostrils flaring. “I would be tucking her into bed now," Calling Batya over to me, I carried her into my arm going into the house. To me dinner was already ready and the mood was spoilt. I was certain I wouldn't be eating any more so I could only take an excuse to leave. After I had tucked Batya in, I went to our room and showered. Atlas and I would be sharing a room now, in order to avoid
Next chapter. Atlas returned with someone and I excused myself to go drink some milk to help with the smoke. I was walking to the kitchen when I see Anna walk past me, I wasn't sure of what I saw because when I looked again, she was gone. “That's strange," I thought to myself. Maybe I'm just tired. I needed to get my glass of milk and go back to sleep. Walking to the refrigerator in the kitchen, I grab the milk box, pouring a glass for myself. Taking a sip, I turned around to look out the window and I froze in shock. The glass in my hands slipped off my hands, falling to the floor and shattering. There was a wolf running around the estate grounds. I suddenly felt a sense of deja vu, fear gripping me as I stared at the wolf. Has Daciana found me? No, that can't be possible. How could she have found me? My thoughts drifts off to George and Thomas and I blanched. It can't be.. Batya.. I have to check on Batya. Running up the staircase, I ran into Batya’s room, my eyes frant
_Heyley’s POV_I paced outside the room, unsure if to go in our not.“Just go in to know if he is alright," Nafira urged me, rolling her eyes at me." That's not a good idea, he seemed really mad at me,” I argued, still pacing.How was I going to go in after cutting him? What explanation do I have to give him for cutting him up.“And cutting him was a good idea?" Nafira asked sarcastically, sounding as if I was stupid.“What else could I have done? I saw Anna heal– WE saw Anna heal and of course I had to check if he healed fast,” I tried to make meaning of my actions but I knew they didn't make any sense."There are other ways to check that. You could have done something else. But you cut him!” Nafira said.“Just go and find out how he js doing. Go!" She urged me.I was about to go when she reminded me about the first air Kit I came with.Having no choice, I push the door open, peeping in.Atlas sat on the bed, his bleeding had stopped but his hand was resting on his thigh.When the do
I watched as Atlas let out a breath, a million thoughts on his mind.He looked like he wanted to ask me a lot of questions so I waited patiently for him.“Did the evil princess know the other woman was her sister? Did she knew rhat she tried to kill the sister she loves so much and had sacrificed her life for once?" He asked, staring at me as he waited for an answer.“No," I answered without hesitation. He was about to speak but I didn't let him." But that doesn't make it any better though. She still did evil. Even if they were not related, it still doesn't justify all she did. For a while she was broken to see her sister and know she had done all this things to the very girl she once gave her life to protect. Though a part of her was resentful. Why? You may ask. Because she had sacrificed all that she could. While Neha lived the kind of life she wanted, she could only suffer. Neha had enjoyed everything that she wanted, the life, the family, love, everything! While she didn't get any
Next chapter.We both pull apart and I look away awkwardly.I was just about to kiss Atlas.My heart thumped loudly in my chest as I looked at him, waiting for him to pick the call.Atlas reaches over for his phone, picking it up. The call was from Bren and so he immediately picked the call.“Hey?" Atlas asked the moment he picked the call, wondering why Bren was calling him by this time.I could hear Bren speaking over the phone but I couldn't make out what he was saying.My curiosity is sparked as I watched as Atlas’ face darkened and he pushed off the bed.“I would be there right now," He said to Bren, hanging up.Atlas immediately picked his phones and keys, about to head out.“What's wrong? Did anything happen?" I asked him, leaving the bed too.I could tell that something had happened and I knew it was going to be because of the company.Is Gabriel causing trouble for them?I couldn't help but think that it was all because of me and I was making life difficult for Atlas.He was
Next chapterI get startled by Atlas’ suddenly arrival and I gasp lightly.My phone slipped from my hands and I tried helplessly to catch it but to no avail.It dropped to the floor, the sound of it crashing against the tiled floor loud. And I flinched.I hear Atlas walking to where I stood.With shaky hands, I bend to pick up yhe phone at the exact moment Atlas does.Our fingers brush as we both reach for the phone, but Atlas is able to pick ut up before I do.He takes my hands in his as we both stood to out feet, a frown on his face.“Have you been standing the entire time?" He asked me.I had indeed beem pacing in front of the door sinxe he walked in and he seemed like he was going to get angry if I told him the truth.I looked at the door he just walked out from and I looked back at him, unable to open my lips and talk.I couldn't lie to Him so I just had to tell the truth.I nodded my head slowly, waiting to see his reaction.His eyes darken and I gulped.“Why would you do that?
Next chapterI was in the car with Atlas, driving back home. His question still lingered in my mind and I turned to look at him.“What is it?" He asked me after a while, keeping his eyes on the road.I know he could feel my eyes on me.“It's nothing," I said, shaking my head. I turned my eyes away and looked at the road.I don't know why I had said yes to his question. I agreed without hesitation and I found thst unsettling.I couldn’t forget that I was supposed to be getting divorced after a few years of getting married.Atlas was only helping me get my revenge.I knew I was going to get attached to him if this continues this way, and what would happen after I get attached and Atlas still wants a divorce?I was about to say something when something catches my attention from behind.“Atlas thar car seemed to be going too fast," I said, talking about the car coming from behind us.”It spes up just now and if care wasn't taken it was going to ram into us.Atlas looked at the rearview mi
Chapter one hundred and two Atlas pov I ran with the speed of light to Denise's room and she was jerking off with foam-like substance coming out of her mouth .“Run , quickly send word to the nurse, I can't afford to lose her", I said to the maid .She ran with her tiny legs and in no time she was out of sight, Janet and Anna came into the room when Denise was more relaxed .“What's happening to her again?Janet asked ." I don't know, I can't tell a lot has been happening to us all”, I said.The nurse came in no distant time,she was busy with Denise for quite a while, I wondered what she was doing." How is she doing?" I asked ." She is fine, I have been able to stabilize her", she said ." That's what you said the last time, Is she going to come out of this alive?”, I asked with anger written all over my face. “Yes, most definitely", she replied.“I'll take your word for it, however if she doesn't make it out alive I'll have you to blame and I'll have you arrested and thrown ins
Chapter one hundred and oneHeyley's pov I walked through the forest majestically. I didn't want to run as I was. I was lost in my thoughts, when things seemed to be getting better for me and Atlas and then boom the worse things happened. I admired the trees and beautiful nature as I walked past the forest.No It was noon and I had gotten to Arnou's palace and I met him addressing the guards just right outside , his eyes met mine .“Heyley, it's been ages”, he said ."I know, how have you been doing?" I asked."We are all just here , the moon goddess has been protecting us and we bless her for that”, he replied."I'm happy for you, is Dianacia asleep, where is Bayta?”, I asked.Bayta usually runs to hug me whenever she hears my voice but this time it was quite strange. I have been outside here for quite a while and she hasn't come.“I think they are inside, they probably didn't hear your voice”, Anour replied.I went into the house, nothing had changed, I could only imagine the pea
Chapter one hundred Atlas pov This time there was a lot of blood gushing out of his legs, I ran towards him and immediately he turned to his wolf, we were having a really fatal fight.“Stop it, stop it Altas", Heyley cried out.I could hear her cry from where I was but I couldn't back done I was going to show Liam that he messed with the wrong set for family, this time the house was burning and the fire was gradually moving slowly into the main building, I guess the remaining men that came with Liam realized their mistakes they helped Heyley, and the others put off the fire, however Liam and I continued fighting roughly, this time I had bitten him on his neck and he was bleeding profusely, he fell flat to the ground, the crowd who were focused on putting off the fire were now on us.The men ran towards Liam's bleeding wolf. He was losing a lot of blood and he was dying. At this point I started to regret my actions in every fight with him.“You want to kill him like you killed his ma
Chapter ninety nine Atlas povI looked at Anna in disbelief, I wondered whether that could be the reason she had been acting up around Denise, I was so shocked by this new revelation.Ok“Anna, do you have the slightest idea of what you are talking about", I asked her with my eyes wide open .“Come off it Altas, I am not delusional, I know what I am talking about", she said with so much confidence.“How I'm I not sure you are making this up, we all know that your family has malicious intent towards this Denise girl and now that it is time to do right by her, you come out with this false accusations, why didn't say all these things before she was delivered of her baby", Elder Will asked.I knew it would be difficult for any of them to believe Anna, but I sure do believe her because Anna is one person who is always ready to state where one is wrong, she is a fearless woman, I looked at Elder Will skeptically as made these statements about Anna."Let's not jump into conclusion, I know t
[29/06/2024, 5:09:10 PM] Mumu Number One🥹🥰: Chapter ninety Eight Atlas pov I ran out of the room as fast as my legs could carry, I could never have imagined that Denise would try and take her own life. Was it the loss of the baby that was causing her unbearing attitude?Immediately I entered her room I saw her jerking on the bed .“What the hell, why would she do this to herself if someone calls the nurse” I yelled .The maid ran out hastily and just immediately Heyley came into the room.“Get Janet for me", I said to Heyley .Before she could even leave the room Janet and Anna were already in the room.“Was no one with her when she did this to herself"? Janet asked.“I don't think so," I replied.“ I really do not know why you all are bothering yourself with someone who doesn't want to live any more can't you all see that she is traumatized with the loss of her baby, she certainly deserves what karma is giving to her after all", Anna said sarcastically.“What Anna, I urge you t
Chapter ninety seven Heyley's pov I looked at Atlas my eyes bewildered, I couldn't seem to comprehend the news he just broke to me, “B… but you gave me your words, you told me that Denise's condition won't stop us from getting married, why the change of heart all of a sudden”? I asked ."It's not me, it's the elders who want me to marry Denise, but I declined, however they are threatening to take me down if I don't , I seriously do not know what to do now Hayley I need you now more than ever”, Atlas said as he squeezed my hands tightly."Make up your mind Atlas, I'm tired of this rigmarole, this minute you want this and the next minute you want that, I have feelings too so i don't expect you to play with them”, I said in a harsh tone ." I promise to fix it Heyley, it's you I want, … . I really, before he could finish talking the maid cut him off.“Sir, please Luna wants to see you”, she said as she bowed her head ." Luna, I scoffed .“You all should suit yourself", I said as I w
CHAPTER NINETY six Atlas pov I stood in complete shock as Denise fell down to the ground, I was unable to move my hands, they were all numb, I couldn't do anything to help her ,I watched as Janet ran towards Denise holding her in her arms "She is bleeding, we need to get help as quickly as possible, someone please call the midwife", Janet screamed at the top of her voice .The maid ran out quickly to fetch the midwife and she was back without wasting time .The midwife held Denise in her arm, and checked her pulse rate."She is still breathing, what happened to her?", She asked ."S…she fell through the stairs and she started bleeding", I stuttered as the words came out of mouth."You shouldn't have let her come down, she needs a lot of bedrest and moving from one place to another can only trigger bleeding, she is not strong enough to move", the midwife cautioned .I turned to Liam, anger and fire raged through me but I didn't know what to do"This is all your fault, so much fo
Chapter ninety five Atlas pov “That's not possible, how does the death of the baby affect Heyley and I and besides the earlier we get married, the earlier we can make more heirs' ', I said to him."This isn't about making more heirs, it's about doing what's right, paying homage to the dead”, he replied."Fine, it's just three months and we are out of there”. I said .I walked out on him and went to the room, I was really pissed, how am I expected to break this news to Heyley .One minute we are on the right track the next minute all our plans just fall off .Heyley noticed my worried face when I entered the room. “Is everything alright?” she asked“No, they do not want us to get married just yet because of the death of the baby", I replied.“What, that's not fair , how does our wedding affect the already buried child ?" She asked.“Same thing I asked, but apparently it is tradition , don't worry we'll be married in no time it's just three months", I said .She looked at me in disbe
Chapter ninety four Atlas pov .I woke up in Janet's arms, with water littered all over my face , I searched everywhere with my eyes and I found that the midwife was still here .“Tell me this is not true?", I asked.“I'm sorry, she said and left the house .I could see Liam sobbing from his corner. Heyley and Janet helped me stand and put me on the chair .“Karma is a bitch", Anna scoffed as she tried to stand .On hearing her statement I got really angry . “Anna, why would you say something so insensitive in such a critical situation", I yelled at her.“Forgive me brother, it must have been a slip of tongue", she said in a sarcastic tone .“Is this a joke to you, are all my affairs a joke to you Anna?, that you should talk this way at the loss of a child, you have always been insensitive from day one, you care about nobody but yourself, you want everyone to do your bidding but I'm sorry to disappoint you I am your elder brother and you will do my bidding not the other way round,