4 years later.
"Hush, baby, let mommy sleep," Damon whispered to his five months daughter, Sofia who stared at her father with her big gray eyes that were brimmed with tears which made his heart all mushy.
"Let's go," He cooed and tiptoed out of the room with Sofia in his arms. Riley was tired, she didn't get rest properly yesterday because Sofia was sick and now his beautiful wife was sleeping and Sofia started crying. It was early dawn and he tried to put the little Angel back to sleep but she was fully active so he left the room with her so Riley could sleep.
He walked into the room beside theirs and chuckled to find his three-year-old son fully awake and sitting in his crib looking around with his big blue eyes. A flash of recognition washed over his face and he let out an excited squeal looking at his father.
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Riley My life is anything but a bed of soft, beautiful, red roses. I was born and raised in a poor family. This couldn't be that bad right but no this is far worse. Other kids used to say they love their mother a lot but I couldn't because unfortunately, my mother loved money over me. She used to stay away from home for days when I was just 7 and then eventually when I turned 10, she left me and my father for a rich man. She had no remorse or guilt for leaving me. I was just a child begging for my mother's love which is never written in my fate. Then comes my father who is a disgrace to be called a dad. Right after when my mother left him. He became abusive towards me. He sure was an alcoholic before but he didn't hit me before.
The next morning I didn't feel like going to college but staying at home meant constant insults and beating for no reason. I am already mentally drained and if I stay home, dad will make me physically hurt as well. I hurriedly made breakfast for him. Hoping he would stay sleeping in his room but today was bad luck as dad sauntered down the stairs. From his footsteps, I knew he was angry. My whole body is tense as I pretend to cook. He abruptly turned me around and a harsh slap landed on my face, making me step back with its force as I cupped my cheek which was throbbing with pain. Numbness coursed through my mind as I waited for him to state my mistake. "Why isn't my coffee ready yet?" He spat as I flinched back. He always wakes up late, today he is up early and
"D...dad?" My voice is a shaky mess. I barely called him and this time it got his attention as he turned to me. His eyes paused at the small amount of blood tracing my hands and my shirt. The widening of his eyes had my insides curling in fear as I immediately stood up on my shaky legs. "D...dad... I... someone put the b...bloody knife in my bag. I.. I... swear I... don't know where it c...come from." My whole body was trembling in raw fear as dad sauntered towards me. I was expecting him to confront me and ask me questions but he struck me. Pain shot through my cheek as I tried to stay calm. "I...I didn't do anything." Another strike and this one is harsher than the last one. "I.." I tried to speak.
A groan of pain left my lips before I could even open my eyes, my eyelids felt as if a ton of weight was placed on them. My body, well my body was as if a bulldozer had run over me. I couldn't even move my hands. Wait... I'm alive? I sure can breathe. There was an earthy, musky, very soothing scent around me. I tried to open my eyes and it was a great deal of a job in itself. I opened my eyes with the utmost difficulty, my vision was all blurry as I blinked several times to adjust my sight. There was a sharp pounding headache and my head felt like a mountain that was being crushed. I winced when I tried to move. There was so much pain in my body. I blinked at the ceiling, still drowned in the pain when last
I tried to sleep. I tried. But I just couldn't fall asleep with all the thoughts running through my mind. Was it Levi who put that knife in my bag? Was it him who killed that guy and tried to blame me because I saw him beating that guy just a day before? It was all his plan to frame me but I never expected my father to do such a thing. He knew I couldn't kill anyone yet for the small amount of money he was all too ready to sacrifice me. It was soo stupid of me to leave that dagger with my fingerprints behind, I should've brought it with me, in that way they won't have any proof against me. When I went unconscious I was hundred percent sure that the wolf would eat me. But the Lord sent an angel for me. I thought God hated me but apparently, that wasn't the case. Come to think of it, what was Mr. Damon Black doing there in the firs
Damon It was my daily routine to check the area around my place. I didn't have my pack members around here to patrol around the cottage so it was one of my habits to run through the woods in my wolf form. Today I decided to do a little hunting but all of a sudden my step halted as I came to a screeching stop when an intoxicating scent reached my nostrils. My wolf Hawk became restless all of a sudden urging me to follow this sweet floral scent. It was so strong and potent. So fucking delicious and alluring. I've never smelled such a bewitching scent before and now as I tracked the scent I couldn't help but think to whom this exquisite scent belonged. I walked through the bushes and came to a dead stop when I saw a small girl
Riley As I stared at the news all I felt was pure horror. The anchor was continuously saying Riley Miller killed her classmate. My father, David Miller appeared on the screen. He looked sad and broken, as he admitted in front of the camera how he saw a bloodied dagger in my bag. He was ready to hand me over to the police but I escaped. He was acting like a good man. The fork fell from my hand on the plate as it made a clattering sound. Damon's head snapped in my direction and my heart dropped into the pit of my stomach. His face was emotionless and his eyes appeared darker. He knows that Riley was me, it was written all over his face.
I was back in my room. The bloodied dagger was on my bed, mocking me of the crime I never committed. The door creaked open and my dad walked in. He looked murderous. There was a large slash on his chest and he was bleeding profusely but at the same time, he approached me. He was holding another dagger. It was bloody too. I cried and jumped off the bed as I begged him not to hurt me. But he was furious, mad. His eyes were red in anger as he lunged at me. A cry tore through my lips when he stabbed me in the stomach. There was so much pain as blood oozed out. I tried to stop the bleeding but it was impossible. That wasn't it, my father continued to stab me as he yelled. "Murderer. Murderer. Murderer
4 years later. "Hush, baby, let mommy sleep," Damon whispered to his five months daughter, Sofia who stared at her father with her big gray eyes that were brimmed with tears which made his heart all mushy. "Let's go," He cooed and tiptoed out of the room with Sofia in his arms. Riley was tired, she didn't get rest properly yesterday because Sofia was sick and now his beautiful wife was sleeping and Sofia started crying. It was early dawn and he tried to put the little Angel back to sleep but she was fully active so he left the room with her so Riley could sleep. He walked into the room beside theirs and chuckled to find his three-year-old son fully awake and sitting in his crib looking around with his big blue eyes. A flash of recognition washed over his face and he let out an excited squeal looking at his father.
She gulped as soon as their eyes met. He looked angry and she didn't know why. "Why did you leave from there?" He growled in a low voice and she gaped at him. "Y..you were d..doing that..." she accused, completely flustered.He stepped inside the room and closed the door behind him. "I was doing what?" He asked calmly but his eyes had a predatory look to them making her gulp."T..that..." she trailed off not knowing what to say. He grabbed her wrist and twirled her around, she yelped when her back collided with the door and he slapped his hand on the door above her head.She breathed in sharply. He was hovering over her like a hungry beast. "What?" He asked in his thick raspy voice which sent her heart into overdrive."You were touching me," she mumbled flushed as she lo
"Want to have some ice cream?" Kayla asked, plopping down on the couch beside Riley. She peeked at her friend before pouting and giving her an enthusiastic nod. Kayla chuckled before she left to get her some.Riley was tense and she was studying hard. Tomorrow she has an exam and she has been studying hard for it, giving her all in. She hasn't seen Damon since morning. He was letting her focus but it feels like whatever she has studied in the past few hours has left her brain.Kayla came back, handing her an ice cream as Riley moaned at the yummy taste of it. She closed her books for a little breather."Relax girl, don't stress yourself, you'll do amazing." Kayla motivated her, earning a thankful smile from Riley after some time Kayla left and Riley again drowned herself in her books.
Damon stood up from his chair as he rounded the table and approached her. She was giving him a confused smile as he forward his hand towards her. "Dance?" He asked and she giggled. "I don't know how to," she said and next thing he grabbed her hand and yanked her up. She lost her balance and came crashing on his chest as his arms snaked around her waist. She looked up at him and he looked down grinning at her. "Come on, baby." He mused and walked her with him to the clearing. He placed both of her hands on his chest as he grabbed her waist and started to move slowly to the rhythm. "Just like that, follow my lead," he mused near her ear and swayed with the music. She understood the assignment within seconds and soon Damon was twirling her around as she laughed and gigg
"No one will look," she mumbled with the shrug of her shoulders."Riley." He took her name which meant he was extremely serious."You know what I want to do right now?" He rasped as he pulled her closer. His dark eyes pierced through her soul as his free hand snaked around her waist.She just gazed at him with her big blue eyes. So innocent and alluring."I want to rip this dress, bend you over the couch, and f*ck you nine ways to Sunday!" He growled near the shell of her ear as her whole body trembled in anticipation.She placed her palms on his chest, softly pushing him away, creating distance between their bodies. "Ummm, I.. I'll just change. I don't want to be late." She forced a smile at him and tried to head for the war
"I'm gonna miss you," Kayla mumbled as she hugged Riley. "Me too, but we'll be back in a week," Riley murmured, hugging her back as both the girls parted.Damon nodded at Fred and ruffled Kayla's hair before walking out of the packhouse. Riley was close behind as he opened the back door for her. She got inside and Damon took his seat in the passenger seat. He nodded at Jake who rolled the car onto the road as Riley waved at Kayla.Damon has to attend some business meetings in the city. She knows he works from home, back at the cottage he had a whole study and in the packhouse, he has his own office. He has told her about his chain of hotels and stuff and after that war thing, a lot of work has piled over and for that, he has to attend these meetings and solve all the issues. He didn't want to leave Riley behind so he told her to pack up as she was going with hi
His large calloused hand grabbed her ass and gave a rough squeeze to it. "D...Damon? W...what are you doing?" She stammered trying to get up but he pressed his hand on the small of her back to keep her in the same position. Her heart was ready to thump out of her chest when a loud sound resonated in the room as he spanked her. She jolted forward, her eyes going wide and a soundless yelp left her lips. "You were being very disobedient," He grumbled as the rough palm of his hand soothed the sting which he just caused. "H...How dare yo-ahh..." Her words turned into a whimper when his hand came down on her ass again, on the different cheek this time. "You need a punishment for disobedience," he growled. He just accepted the
Riley took extra long to get back to her room. Damon's room was now her room as well.He looked angry before but he should know she can take care of herself. She has gotten pretty well in the last three days, her wounds were healing but staying caged in the same room was making her claustrophobic. She needed the change of scenery and it wasn't like she left the packhouse, so he has no reason to be mad at her.She twisted the door. Took in a deep breath and entered the room, softly closing the door behind her. Even though the movie ended two hours ago, she stayed with Kayla and they made up a plan, which was a girl's day out. She was excited about it but she wondered if Damon would let her go with Kayla alone.She instantly noticed him sitting on the couch, his legs opened wide and his eyes looked predatory. "You are
"No, don't tell him," Riley muttered in a low voice. Kayla frowned, crossing her arms over her chest."He left me in charge. You are not supposed to be out of bed." Kayla said."I'm bored out of my mind laying there like a dead zombie," Riley said.Her eyes ogled at the books that were set neatly on the shelves. Three days have passed since that incident and Damon has been treating her like a newborn baby. He won't even let her get off the bed. She was glad he got some pack work and left Kayla in charge who was a lot more lenient than Damon."You do realise he'll lecture me later," Kayla muttered watching Riley looking for some good reads. She looked hella excited as soon as Kayla told her about a huge library at the packhouse. The Girl was hell-bent on coming here, she