All Chapters of Blood Ties and Broken Vows: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Jacob walked to the door and then turned to look at her on the bed. His hands clenched by his side. Good thing he brought her back to his villa. Here, she can rest and heal with no one disturbing her. He still needs to go back to the hood as he has unfinished business there. “ Melanie, don't leave her side.” he paused then let out a low sigh. “ I do not know when I will be back but all of you are under protection so you have no reason to worry,” he assured her and as if remembering something, he turned to look at her and said, “ Keep an eye on Alice,” With that said, he turned around and strode away with relief in his heart knowing she was under good care and would be safe. Jacob entered the hall where the party was going on earlier but they all seemed to have retired to their respective rooms except one person who still lurks behind the curtains. Lordess Veronica. “ I thought you wouldn't come back,” Her voice sounded distant but yet close. Jacob had seen the shadow behind t

Ava paced back and forth in the room. It's been days since Alice told her of her plans and during these days, there had been no sight of Jacob Steele. She still remembered Alice saying now was the perfect time and for her sake, she would stay a few more days so she could make her decision. Ava stomped her feet on the floor, her eyes narrowed as she sighed slowly. " I will leave. I will escape." She muttered firmly. A few minutes later, Melanie entered the room but Ava noticed the unfriendly look on her face. It was unlike her. Melanie always has a smile on her face. Ava's heart skipped in her chest. No. Melanie could not have known about Alice's conversation with her. She gulped, waiting for the woman to state her business. " Whatever you are planning to do with Alice, don't. I beseech you, Ava, for your good, do not do it." Ava's breath hung in her throat, her heart pounded against her chest. How did she know? How did Melanie know? She pressed her lips together trying to act

A splash of water Jotted the unconscious woman up. She gasped as the water drooled down her face. She looked around, confusion clouding her face and her eyes landed on a man. He had a dirty bucket in his hand and she quickly realized he was the one who poured her the water. Where was she? How long has she been there? How did it get there? So many questions ran through her mind but there seemed to be no answer to them. A foggy memory crept into her head and her hands instinctively reached for her neck. A soft gasp left her mouth and she roamed her fingers around her neck to be sure. The collar. It is gone! Her eyes welled in excitement, clumps of lumps forming in her throat. How could she forget how that stupid almost choked her to death in the woods? She forced the lump down her throat. She raised her head up and mouthed a thank you to the man who she assumed to be her savior. ‘ I am free. I am no longer a slave! The collar is gone!’ she screamed internally, excited but she did

Ava was relieved. Adam seemed to buy the idea. She didn't believe it would work. She just thought of trying it out. She wiped the blood on her mouth with the back of her hands and stared at the retreating back of Lorenzo.“ I'm sorry for your loss,” she said weakly and he just closed the door behind him without answering. Ava let out a low sigh as she pushed herself slowly up to her feet which wobbled. Her stomach churned but now wasn't the time to think about food. She needs to find a way out of the ship.She had just told a lie and she needed another lie to back up that lie until she found an escape route. She is not familiar with Jacob's Villa and guards. Now that he is on his low time, wouldn't that be evil to conspire against him?No. She shook her head, patting it with her palm.She shouldn't be thinking about him. She shouldn't care if he just lost his power or not.Besides losing his power and his death is what she wants.The door opened again and a different face walked in

Ava didn't bulge. She didn't fight as Jacob carried her inside the den she’d escaped for barely a day. Earlier, when he took her from Adam's boat, the police siren had wailed. She'd panicked and prayed they would find her and rescue but Jacob, as meticulous always, avoided the cops and left underwater. Ava tried to understand how but she had other things on her mind. Why did Jacob agree to take Lorenzo with him? The man hates him. Did he know that? When did she start caring about who hates him and who does not?She shook her head to get the thoughts off her mind but Jacob paused and shook her violently on his shoulder. She stilled and he continued walking, climbing the stairs.She looked to her side and saw Melanie glaring dagger at her as if she had done something to her. Feeling uneasy by the tense atmosphere, she fixed her gaze on the floor and didn't know when they arrived in Jacob's room.Her back hit the soft mattress and her heart almost left her chest. Did he just throw her on