Author’s POVWhen the car stopped in front of the salon she used to come before running away, her throat burnt. She remembered how Aslan had made her take hair spa here once because she had said it jokingly that her hair was feeling rough. She stepped out and Sean motioned her to walk ahead.Lisa smiled at her as she recognized Elena. She immediately guided her staff to take care of Elena and inquired about her life. Elena was so embarrassed. She knew she will have to face these questions for quite some while now.When the girl was doing mani-pedi, Elena’s thoughts traveled to the only person they always used to. The way Aslan had killed that man, Elena was thinking that she was nothing but a sacrificial lamb. Today or tomorrow, he will take his revenge. He will kill her just like he had killed that man.His appearance, his cold eyes, and his menacing tone had already told her that he was not just a changed man, but he was scarier and ruthless than before, the way he threatened to kil
Author’s POV“You know the last time I had entered this room, it was decorated the same way, with beautiful flowers. Those flowers were just like my love. And these thorns are just like you. I gave you flowers, and you turned them into thorns. You made me what I am, Elena.” Elena’s eyes were pricking with tears.He kissed her neck and spoke, “Welcome back home, darling.”She was stunned to hear his words. She was trembling now. And he didn’t care.He left her and walked ahead. She heard the thorns breaking under his shoes, but he was oblivious.“Can you count these for me, Elena?” He asked. The room was looking hideous even to him.“No.” She replied as tears spilled from her golden eyes.“Exactly. This is how many times my heart has been pricked whenever I thought about the day which could be the luckiest day of my life, the day I would have married you and made you mine.” He turned to her and she saw tears in his eyes. Her heart broke. It was the first time she had seen tears in his
Elena’s POV“You are such a lying prick, Aslan. He came for me. He came back for me. But you are the one, who bought me. You placed a price on my head and negotiated like the businessman you are, and you dealt me like just another deal of yours. You bought me, Aslan Fucking Parker. And not just once, you did it twice. For you I was nothing. I am nothing. Nothing but a bought object, a lost bet.”Tears were streaming down her face. She knew Aslan was confused but he must understand it now. She was not his and she knew everything.“What do you mean?” He asked after a while.“I know John came for me and you bought me from him. How much did yoou pay for me, huh? Forty thousand dollars? That's how much I meant for you, right?”*Flashback Starts*There were only two days remaining in their wedding and Elena was hyperventilating. She was here for cake tasting and she couldn’t choose from all the flavors. There are so many factors to consider.Aslan was allergic of pineapples.She didn’t like
Author’s POVAslan stood there and listened to her dumbfounded. What else he could do? She was right. She was saying the truth. He had paid for her. But she was wrong in believing that she was just a lost bet for him. He was ready to part with his entire wealth if it meant having her for the rest of his life.He could see her getting away from him. He couldn’t let that happen.“Deny it.” She said venomously. Looking at his face, she knew that he knew that she knew and now he also knew that after knowing, she was not going to stay with him.“No. I won’t.” He mustered up his courage and said those words. He won't lie or play games anymore. He wanted this woman and if it meant truth, even if it makes him a devil, he will be the devil.“So, you agree that you bought me.” Angry tears fell from her eyes. He was the one man in this world, from whom she had expected protection, but he was the one who had destroyed her. “Why?” Her throat was choking now. Somewhere in her heart, she had develop
Author’sPOV“Then I will have no option but to cage you.”Elena turned to him and stared at him in disbelief. This man cares for nothing. He can feel nothing. She gritted her teeth and launched attack on him.He took the punches she was showering on his chest. He chuckled softly as she at least touched him willingly. Not that it was hurting, but he held her delicate wrists and caged them behind her back.“Are you bipolar?” She spat.“You are insulting me.”Elena was stunned at his calmness. There was a humor in his eyes and voice.“You can bend knee before me, but you won’t let me go. Is that is? But why?”“Because this past year, you have made me suffer enough. I don’t want to suffer anymore.”“Suffered? You? I can bet you only made people suffer because of your stubbornness. Your stubbornness for having me under your thumb, to use me like a puppet, so I open my legs like you want.” She was right, but he couldn’t let her know how and who suffered because of him. He let go of her hand
Elena’s POVElena was not confused by Aslan’s behavior. He was acting like she will run away again. She was not allowed to go out, she was not allowed to talk to anyone. Even the staff. Her laptop was seized, and she was kept under a close scrutiny all the time. Aslan himself wasn’t going anywhere. He was working from home, and she was bound to sleep in his bed.Yes, she was bound. He would come into the room late at night and would snuggle up against her like a baby, cocooning her in his large body. She wasn’t allowed to refuse. Two nights had passed this way.Elena was frustrated now. So, when Aslan entered the room tonight, she was ready.“We need to talk.”“No, you wanna talk. I don’t.” He spoke while removing his t-shirt and exposing his broad back. She looked away. She felt the bed dip and his hand came to her chin. He tilted her face to face him.“Speak.” He simply commanded.“I can’t live my entire life this way.” His eyes were on her lips and she licked them as the intensity
Author’s POVHer laughter echoed in the empty space but he couldn’t see her. His eyes were open but it was dark everywhere. He tried to scream her name but his throat was choked. He was suffocating. He could feel himself drowning.Elena felt the shivering and when she turned on the lights, she wasn’t ready for what she saw. His eyes were closed, but his body was shaking uncontrollably. He wasn’t breathing, and his body was covered in sweat.“Aslan.” She shook him but he was chanting something undecipherable. She shook him wildly but he wouldn’t wake up. She was not only scared but horrified at the scene. The mighty Aslan looked like a scared kid. When she didn’t know what to do, she climbed on top of his body and slapped him hard, calling his name.He felt like someone was pulling him up from drowning depth of water. He heard her voice coming from above the water and immediately gasped for breath.She sighed in relief as his eyes opened up and stared into hers.Seeing her on top of hi
Author’s POVHe looked at her beautiful figure. She was looking at him like he will hurt her. Why? He never hurt her. She was his love. Even if she didn’t love him, she could trust him. He will protect her no matter what, from himself and every other person out there, who will try to come near her, but why she acts like he was dangerous? This thing was growing on him.Elena knew that he was in a bad mood, but why? He is a monster. She saw how he advanced towards her slowly. Today, he was not looking sexy, but dangerous, like a Viking.“Aslan…” She whispered, because her voice wasn't ready to come out normal. She was scared. Not that he had ever hurt her inbed, but why is he acting like this?“Sshhhh…. Love. Just answer my fucking questions.”She went silent as his body hovered above hers and his hand went to her nape, his eyes were boring into hers and their noses were touching. His traced her bottom lip with his tongue and electricity flared through her body. She gasped involuntarily
Author's POVThree Years LaterElena was lying on the lounger. Her little one year old girl Lily was lying beside her, while Aslan was busy making castle with Jake. The three-year- old boy had the energy of his father and never sat still.Elena stretched her arms as she saw the calm flowing sea. Aslan had brought this island when Aslan and Elena were interrupted on their honeymoon by tabloids. So, they started to come here whenever Aslan and Elena were free. Kids also loved it here.Jake had the energy of his father but maturity of his mother. Lily was as adamant as her father but had a heart as good as an angel. She was just one and was so in love with birds and pets.On their first wedding anniversary, Aslan had gifted Elena a cute black Labrador. The dog was three months younger than Jake, but considered himself the elder brother of Lily. Lily was also in love with the dog too much.Lily cried and Elena picked up her girl. She was feeding her when Aslan and Jake came. Jake was gigg
Author's POVElena served Aslan food and sat back as her back had immense pain. Aslan had an important meeting today and that’s why Elena had brought him lunch in the office. They didn’t eat without each other. He stuffed the fork into the salad and forwarded it towards his wife’s mouth.“Umm, I don’t wanna eat.” She made a face while turning her face to the other side.“Eat or I will eat you up.” He warned her.“Let me focus on work, pervert.”He stood up from his sofa chair and took the laptop from her hands on which she was working keeping it on her huge belly. Aslan sat aside the laptop, and turned her towards him. It was impossible for her to close her legs now because she was so much pregnant.“What are you doing?” She faked annoyance as he started rubbing her feet.“These are swollen.”“Yeah, you knocked me up and I am swollen everywhere.” She rolled her eyes.“But I like your swollen tits.” His hand was moving towards her calf and she was relaxing under his expert hands. “Oh,
Author’s POVTwo Months Later Elena was ready with her dress and she was smiling like a little girl who was left to roam freely in Disneyland. Elle was her maid of honor. Bella, Jo, Alicia, Gina, and Olive were her bridesmaids.“Oh god, Elena, If you will keep smiling like this, people will think Aslan is marrying a psycho.” Bella teased her.“Come on, she has every right to. The woman is smiling because she is marrying my brother.” Jo countered.“Exactly, Elena, you are marrying Aslan Parker. You still have the chance to run away.” Elle warned her.“I will run.” She spoke loudly and all girls looked at her. “But only into his arms.”Elena spoke and hid her face in her palms. She was feeling so happy that she thought she will be the one to jinx it.Aslan had proposed barely after a week, and because there was no reason to refuse or delay the inevitable, she had accepted and she was a bride today. They were getting married at Aslan’s childhood home, because it was his mother’s wish an
Author’s POVAslan's narrowed eyes showed confusion. Elena stood up from his lap, and took his hand only to drag him out. He followed her and when his eyes found Derek waiting patiently in the drawing room, his feet halted and Elena felt it. She turned to him and there were numerous questions in Aslan's eyes.Elena mouthed “trust me”, and Aslan nodded curtly. Derek’s eyes shot up at them when he heard footsteps.Both the men could see that there was something changed in them.Aslan didn’t smirk at Derek, nor his friend glared at Aslan. Derek stood up.“I thought you should give him the good news.” Elena told Derek while Aslan’s eyes were juggling between both of them wondering what was going on.“I…” Derek started it, but he was feeling guilty. His friend had suffered so much because of him. Derek had even tried to kill him.“Remember I had told you that we men don’t eye each other’s women?” Derek askef.A distant memory came to Aslan, and he smiled involuntarily. “I do.”“I made the
Author’s POVElena was in her bedroom, looking out the window when the door to her room opened and a maid came.“Mr. Anderson needs you in his study.” Elena didn’t know what he wanted to talk about.She followed the maid and arrived at the door. The maid announced her presence and left her.Elena hesitated but entered. The study was as good as the rest of the house. Beautiful, classy, and oozing an aura of dominance. Derek stood there with his back to her, looking out towards the lawn.“You called for me?” She asked.He didn’t turn or say anything, but stood there.“Do you think I was at fault when I turned against Aslan?” She wasn’t ready for the question.“I…I think you did what brothers do.”“So I was innocent?”“You forgot you were also a friend.”“So, I was wrong?”“I don’t like puzzles.” She said matter of factly, because she had no idea where he was going with this.“My sister is my life, Elena. My father doesn’t even care. See my sister has woken up and he isn’t here. Am I wro
Aslan’s POVAslan was discharged after an entire week. He came back to his home which had everything but Elena. Sean and Matthew helped Aslan sit down on the couch. Aslan wanted a drink so badly, but he was well aware that Elle will kill him, if he even uttered the words.“What a brave man you are, risking your life for someone who doesn’t deserve you.” Elle huffed and sat down with her hands crossed across her breast.“Why don’t you go to your husband?” Aslan retorted.“Because that dick is shooting in the heat of Dubai and here I am, all alone.”“Oh, what if he is swimming in pussies in the heat. I have heard the women in UAE are just amazing.” Aslan teased her and laughed even when his chest was hurting.“You, I know you must have fucked those pussies, but don’t put ideas in my head. Besides, I think I should get your plane, and take you there. At least, you will forget about her.” Elle spoke.Aslan’s smile dropped and a dry chuckle left his mouth. “Trust me, I tried swimming in cu
Author’s POVGina was woken up from her sleep. It was after midnight and her throat was parched. She moved her eyes and found her brother sleeping on the chair. The chair was going to give up due to his muscular figure. She moved her body and tried to reach the glass, but it was difficult. Her body was sore. She hissed in pain.“You could ask me.” Derek’s voice made her look up to him and she smiled.A tear dropped from Derek’s eyes when he saw her smiling. He must have done something good in his life that he was now able to see his sister smiling.He gave her the glass of water and she drank it all.“Easy, girl. You don’t have to survive on liquid anymore.”“I am hungry.” Her stomach was empty and she could feel elephants ramping inside.“God, do you know how great it is to have you back?” Derek spoke as he sat down on her bed.“I am sorry.” Gina spoke.The brother and sister bonded but Derek didn’t let her speak much as he was aware that she was very fragile at the moment.He fed he
Derek’s POVIt was his first day at the summit and he was feeling confident. He knew he could nail it. With all the proposals that were going to come in his hands, he was going to leave everyone else behind.Things were going perfectly fine when he received a call from Home. It was strange, but he disconnected it. Even a second has not been passed and the phone rang again. He cursed under his breath and threatened the other person on the line.“If it is not as important as my life, then you are dead.” His low voice was enough to threaten even the Satan.His housekeeper Mrs. Singh spoke in a scared voice, “Mr. Anderson…”“Just spill.” Derek seethed. he hated his time being wasted on uimportant things.“Miss Anderson has woken up.”The ground slipped from under Derek's feet and his world went numb. It was a moment he was waiting for years. These were the words his ears were yearning to listen. He couldn’t react.The person at the lectern was calling his name, but Derek was not present.
Derek’s POVDerek stood there as Aslan was loaded into the car. He felt bad for the man who was once his best friend. But did Aslan act like a best friend? Whatever. He was about to turn but Elena fell down face first on the ground.“Elena.” He screamed and rushed towards her.He reached her and his men also surrounded her, but as no one else was allowed to touch her, Derek quickly took her in his arms and ran towards the waiting car.She was looking so pale. The maid who served Elena had informed Derek that she was eating everything but she was always tired and pale. The driver was rushing but Derek was still feeling like taking the wheel in his hands. His men were driving ahead to make way, and finally after 15 minutes, they reached the hospital. Derek didn’t miss Sean and Aslan’s men there. So, he was here too.He rushed with Elena in his arms and a doctor came running. “What happened?”“How the hell do I know? Check her.” derek barked.“I meant is she sick?” Doctor asked in a calm