THORNE'S P.O.VI felt the tingling sparks, like electricity coursing through my veins as we kissed. Her lips so sweet tasted like chocolates, her hair so soft as my fingers wove into it, loosening the accessory that bound her hair together, letting it fall in thick waves over her shoulder. Our intertwined breaths mixed together as our heaving breathing and soft moans filled the room. Our kiss continued, unbreaking as we backed into the wall."We can't, Thorne; it's not right." The dark-haired beauty with swollen lips gasped before me as she placed a finger on my lip, breaking our kiss. "We bloody can love; there's nothing stopping us." My lips found their way to her neck as I peppered kisses down to her shoulder, sucking the skin in between kisses. Her quiet moans were only more of a turn-on, intensifying the need I felt to rip every piece of clothing on her and feel her warmth around me."Oh fuck, mmm...Thorne wait wait." Groaning lowly, I pull away from her while still holding her
THORNE'S P.O.V"Let me take care of you, daddy." I groan at her words, my thumb sliding across her lips as she turned the position around, with me laying on the bed while she had her legs on each side of me, her hair falling to the side as she leaned in for a kiss, slowly placing hickeys on my neck and moving lower, all the while my hands grabbed a handful of her ass. The feel of her nails dragging along my skin only excited me further as she ground her hips into mine, her eyes shut as she threw her head back in pleasure while picking up pace."Fuck me, oh that feels so fucking good." A slew of moans escape both our mouths as the urge to feel each other increases. Just as I could feel myself reaching my peak, she stops all of a sudden, causing me to groan in frustration."Fucking hell Lia." I grumble as she giggles."Patience daddy."I watch as the little minx crawls off me and helps me pull off my boxers before pulling her panties down. My throat went dry as I took her in; she was be
AURELIA'S P.O.VI'm roused from sleep by the sound of a bird chirping rather loudly from my windowsill. Slowly opening my eyes, I'm met with Thorne's broad chest in my face. Looking up, I notice he's still sound asleep. I take the opportunity to just look at him—creepy, I know. He looked so peaceful, like he had no worries. Now paying more attention to his features, I notice strands of gray hair on his head, mixed with his dark hair, although they were barely noticeable.My hand moved on its own accord as I lightly caressed his cheek, careful not to wake him. Deep down, I wished our circumstances were different. Even though it was wrong of me, I couldn't help but wish he hadn't been married and I wasn't engaged to his son. But as the adage goes, everything happens for a reason. Perhaps if we hadn't met at the club, then maybe we wouldn't have known the other existed. Or perhaps, if that night had happened, maybe we wouldn't have seen each other again, had it not been for the dinner we
AURELIA'S P.O.VIt turned out that my unexpected visitor was Celia. An immense flood of relief coursed through my veins as I discovered it was she and not Cooper. Although she didn't hesitate to display her disapproval as soon as Thorne left."You're fucking him? Really, Lia?" She scowled as soon as he was out the door. "It's not like that." I defended weakly, walking into my room with Celia trailing after me."God, this place reeks of sex." She grimaced, giving me the stink eye which caused me to shrivel under her sharp stare, as she walked over to the windows and opened them a bit wider, drawing the curtains.Settling down on my bed, she looked at me expectantly and said, "I'm listening."Sighing, I begin explaining the events that had led up to us having sex. Starting from him barging into my place like an angry bull, up to us having sex and then confessing our feelings for each other. She looked shocked at the news."You told him you liked him?" She gaped, her jaw hanging low. "A
CAROLINE'S P.O.VParanoid, insecure—those were the words associated with people who I'd call scared, afraid to lose something that they hold dear to them. When I was younger, I believed in love. There were different kinds of love, the type directed towards family—the one you were born into and the one created; there was the type of love directed to pets or sentimental things; and then there was one which to me was the most powerful, a kind of love which would make you do crazy things. Things which you know you'd never have done---the romantic kind found only in your partner. I had always dreamt of what it'd feel like when you'd find your better half. Would there be butterflies fluttering around in my belly? Or perhaps there would be that spark of electricity when our fingers touched, or when we kissed, or when our bodies devoured each other, just like the romance novels had said? I wouldn't know, but what I did know was that I yearned for a fairytale romance. One where my prince charm
AURELIA'S P.O.VA month had passed since my last meeting with Thorne and my conversation with Celia. I was now sixteen weeks gone, and I couldn't wait to give birth. Sometimes I cherished being pregnant, being able to rub my belly affectionately knowing there was a life growing inside me, and besides, it also gave me an excuse to spend more time with Thorne, even though technically we didn't need one since we were together-ish. We'd been sneaking around for the past month, and even though it had been exciting, I couldn't help but grow nervous around Cooper in fear of him finding out my secret. What if he came across my texts with Thorne? What if he suspected something was going on? Just, what if? The paranoia got to me sometimes, which didn't slip past Thorne as he'd always try to put me at ease by telling me that no one knew about us, and I tried so fucking hard to believe him. But sometimes, I couldn't help but feel as if I was constantly being watched, and I didn't mean by neighbor
THORNE'S P.O.VFear, an emotion that most people—or rather everyone—despises. It could be fear of animals or perhaps failing a test. But the most dangerous kind of fear is dying or the fear of loving someone so dear to you. You'd be willing to do anything humanly possible to avert it if it can be helped. I was in my study at home when I received a call from Aurelia. And in that moment I felt fear like never before as I heard her voice. I could tell she was scared to death just by the way she was barely able to form a coherent sentence, but after finally being able to try to calm her down, I was able to understand what she was trying to say. Someone had broken into her home and had tried to kill her. At first I was red with anger, but then I felt fear. Fear for her safety—what if I wasn't fast enough to reach her? What if something happened to her before I got to her?"Baby, baby, listen to me. Just calm down, okay? I'll be there soon. Just breathe for me, and stay where you are. Don't
AURELIA'S P.O.VLetting out a tired sigh, I finish up with my cleaning as I wipe the last surface of my kitchen, scanning the room for the last time as I let out a tired yawn. Thorne had been with me the entire night until this morning, helping me clean up the mess of the previous night as I was too tired to do so, and I wasn't ready to be faced with things that'd only serve as a reminder of the unfortunate incident. He was quite reluctant to leave my side even when he received an urgent phone call that required his immediate attention. He had still been reluctant to leave me, claiming there was nothing as important as being with me."Fuck the meeting, baby; it can wait, but you can't. I can't afford to leave you all by yourself unprotected." He had argued defiantly, worry etched clearly on his tired face as he held me in his arms."I'll be fine, baby, I promise. And besides, I can always call Celia or Cooper if need be." I had almost instantly regretted mentioning Cooper as I watched
CELIA'S P.O.V.I was going crazy, surely I was. For what other reasonable explanation was there for me to go over to Ralph's place without informing him? I mean, we were on the outs, so there was definitely no way he'd welcome me, or was there? Anyways, I decided to fuck it and go anyways, so here I was, standing nervously as I waited for him to open the door, and when he did, I lost my ability to speak as I simply stared at him, wanting nothing more than to jump into his arms and make sweet love to him. He looked slightly different than I remembered, but handsome nonetheless."Hey, Celia. What are you doing here? I wasn't expecting you." He was confused; I wanted to smack myself in the face; this was a terrible idea."Uh, right. I'm sorry, I don't know why—I, um... I'll just get going." Embarrassed at myself, I wanted the ground to swallow me whole as I turned to leave."Wait, actually Cooper and I were having drinks. Would you, uh, like to come in?" Turning to look at him, I see him
AURELIA'S P.O.V.The past few weeks with Thorne and my baby have been beyond incredible. At first, I had found it hard to believe that we were actually together, like a family. Deep down I wished we were, but I knew that was all it could be, a wish. The blogs had captured our story and written it off as all sorts. How they had managed to get hold of what had transpired, I had no idea. Sometimes, I often found myself thinking about Caroline and how she'd fared, how life treated her in jail. I wouldn't say she hadn't deserved it, but at the same time, she was just a victim of failed love.Cee had to travel back home, leaving just Thorne and me. Currently, we lay entwined in each other's arms after a long night of lovemaking, careful not to wake the baby up."What's on your mind?" He asked, placing a kiss on my forehead."Nothing, just random thoughts." I shook my head with a smile as I snuggled impossibly closer into him. We fell into a comfortable silence, my eyes drooping shut as I fe
AURELIA'S P.O.VTrue to his words, Thorne was there when I awoke, still holding the baby in his arms. I smiled at the sight."Hey you." I drawled out, his attention now on me as he smiled. God, how did I survive all this time without him? I have no idea."Hey baby, sleep well?" He asked, and I nodded in response."Yeah, I did. Were you able to get any rest while being occupied with this one?" I nodded towards her."No, but I don't mind in the slightest. Holding her in my arms is like a dream come true.""I can tell; she's precious, isn't she?" "She's beyond precious; she's an angel." He answered, captivated by the little one."She looks like you." I raised a brow at him, "Oh, does she? I had a feeling she looked more like her father.""Perhaps, but she takes after you in looks. I'm going to have to put a leash on this one; can't have these savage men coming after my princess." I burst out in laughter; oh, I would pity anyone who would dare break her heart. They'd have Thorne to cont
AURELIA'S P.O.VHe was here, standing right before me after all this time. I wanted to leap into his arms so he could hold me and never let me go, but the cold look on his face hurt me. He looked anything but happy to see me. Who could blame him? After all, I had fled with his child without a word. I could only imagine the resentment he held towards me."I'll, uh, be outside." Celia cleared her throat as she picked up the baby, who babbled away. Awkward silence reigned upon us as soon as she left. I could barely look him in the eye even though I felt his burning gaze on me."Congratulations." He spoke up, his voice devoid of any emotion."Thanks, you too." I gave him a forced smile, which he didn't return; instead, he looked at me with a blank stare."How have you been?""Fine." I nodded as I went silent; I didn't know what to say. Do I apologize to him? Do I explain myself? Or do I just remain silent?Seeing as I hadn't said anything, he turned away."I'm sorry." I watched him tense
THORNE'S P.O.V"Your proposal sounds good, Mr. Scott, but-" I was cut off by the sound of my phone ringing. Staring at the unknown caller, I excused myself from the table."Hello?""Thorne?" Asked a familiar voice."Yes, this is he. Who am I speaking with?""It's Celia, and you need to listen to me carefully, okay? Don't panic." She spoke anxiously. How could the damn woman ask me not to panic when she sounded like she was on the verge of a panic attack? Women."What is it, Celia? Is it Aurelia? Is she okay?" In spite of her leaving me, I still loved her."Yes, I need you to take the first flight you can and come to Ireland." Ireland? She had been there all this while?"Lia's having the baby; she asked me to inform you." And just like that, everything around me ceased. The baby, she's having the baby. Isn't it too soon?"Send me the details now." I ordered as I hung up, dashing out of the room until I heard someone call my name."Mr. Mikaelson? Where are you off to in such a hurry?" T
AURELIA'S P.O.VThe months had dragged by painfully slowly. I was due any day now. At first it had been hard, being away from Thorne. At times I'd cry myself to sleep, but I always had Celia to console me. A few weeks after I had relocated, I heard on the news that Caroline had been convicted, having admitted to her crimes. And then I saw him; my heart thumped harder as I stared at him, so far yet so near. To anyone out there, he looked fine; he looked composed, but I knew better. I knew he was hurting inside. Celia had told me how he had begged and cried for her to tell him where I was. In her words, he was devastated to learn of my disappearance. It broke me to know that I had hurt him so deeply, but it was for the best. Being together hurt me, and I needed to heal.I had begun writing a new book, which I was currently occupied with when I heard the doorbell ring. With furrowed brows, I checked my phone before looking at my cat, who lay on the bed next to me, seemingly asleep.The d
THORNE'S P.O.VTaking a swing of my drink, I belched. Alcohol had become my bestfried ever since she left me. I laughed bitterly. She left me, even after everything we had been through. She just up and left without a word. Filled with anger, I there the bottle at the wall, watching as I shattered to pieces. Staggering blindly, I troed going up to my room but fell at the bottom of the stairs. Having no strength in me, I laid there and cried like a pathetic child. I bet Caroline would have had a good laugh had she seen me like that. When I had discovered she has left, I was scared at first, I had thought something bad had happened. Perhaps someone had taken her once more, but then I looked through the apartment and realized she was gone. She had left me.I had tried calling her, but she was unreachable, so I had opted for the next option, Celia. But she had been adamant about telling me where she was even after I had cried, begged, and yelled at her. Frustratedly, I had hung up and driv
AURELIA'S P.O.VThorne had been upset when he had learned that I had gone to see Caroline. After he had calmed down, I explained to him that I needed to because there was no way I could move on without speaking to her, which he understood. I had inquired about Cooper, and he had said that he had refused to talk to him. He had spent the day with me just talking about everything and anything, most especially that he couldn't wait to see the baby. His eyes would light up in happiness whenever he felt the baby kick. As he prepared to leave with the promise to return the following day, I had pulled him close and kissed him as if I never would, or perhaps I won't. He had expressed his surprise, but I simply brushed it off as nothing. Sharing one last kiss, he left.As soon as he left, I went into my room and cried for a few minutes before gathering myself and fishing out my box. One by one, I threw in everything I had into the box when I heard the doorbell ring. Afraid, I hurriedly hid the
AURELIA'S P.O.VAfter spending two days in the hospital, I was allowed to leave. Celia had cried when she saw me lying on the hospital bed, apologizing over and over again after claiming it was her fault I got kidnapped. After she had finally calmed down, I narrated what had happened. At first, she was shocked at the news of Caroline being my birth mother, and then the shock gave way to anger. She was beyond pissed and wanted to wring Caroline's neck.She had helped me home and pampered me to no end; Thorne had also spent the majority of his time with me. I had learned from him that Cooper had been released on bail, and I was relieved; I hated the thought of him being punished for what he had been unknowingly coerced to do. Caroline was the mastermind behind it all, and she was the one who was supposed to pay, not Cooper. At first I had thought it to be sweet when Thorne and Cee had been extremely protective of me; surprisingly, even Ralph dropped by, but then it gradually became anno