Novels by Theafricangirl

Killian turned me around and pulled me into a hug. I pulled away but he didn’t let go. “This isn’t you,” he announced. “Something happened, didn’t it?”“You are being compelled to do this, aren’t you?” He asked. “My Loren is neither greedy nor would she say such things. Just tell me, Loren. We’ve already faced so much. We can face this too!”“Besides I offered you my shares earlier. I offered you 20% and you rejected it!”“Because it wasn’t enough!” I pushed him and held back a gasp as he landed on the ground. I stared everywhere but at him. “25% to tolerate you? That’s never gonna be enough!”“Loren!”We turned to see Rue. Her eyes flared with fury as she pushed me and helped Killian up. Killian moved away from her. “Loren, you… Let’s just calm down for a moment.”“You’re so greedy. Just 70% and you can’t do it?!”Even if someone had asked for just one of my mother’s notes, I would have died inside. I could still remember when Asher broke her brooch. “You’re a liar! You don’t lo

Loren's POV Killian froze, “Loren,” he stood, reaching to wipe my tears. “Why are you crying?”He pulled me into his arms but Rue’s words echoed in my head on loop until I pushed him away. “Get away from me!”Even then, I could see only love in his eyes. “Loren, what's going on?”I wiped my tears even as my legs felt like jelly. What could I say, what could I do? I had to do something — I had to stop Rue. What could I say to hurt Killian into divorcing me? Oh. “Loren—““Stay right here, Killian! Don’t come close to me!”“Good girl,” Rue praised. I shut my eyes and Killian spoke up again, “Whatever it is, we can fix it.”I feigned a scoff. “Fix it? Fix what, Killian? Can you fix yourself?”He frowned, “M-me?”My heart ached all over again. “Well, do you see anyone else here?” I retorted. “I can only see you.”He parted his lips but no words came out. “I can see a selfish brat who abandoned his father when he needed him the most. Who let his sister live in a different country b

Loren’s POV “I don’t know what to do Mom. I need you.”I stared at the stars through my blurry vision, my heart aching in my chest. For the past ten years since Mom passed, I’d faced every single problem alone. Then Killian entered my life and I suddenly stopped feeling so alone. I had someone to lean on, someone who would tell me everything would be fine…I thought fate was cruel when it snatched my mom but I survived it anyway — maybe I could survive losing Killian. Maybe I could endure everything, but how could I hurt the only person who'd ever shown me kindness? How could I break his heart? I shut my eyes recalling how I’d pulled Pilar into my arms, promising to fix everything. I was about to lose the love of my life for the other love of my life. I could barely feel my feet moving as I entered the Whitmore Mansion. As I stopped in front of our bedroom, I had never felt so helpless in my life. So thoroughly finished. And yet, I wanted to see him one last time. I wanted

Loren’s POV Rue grinned. “Oh look how the tables turn. A few minutes ago, you said you were going to throw me out of this house in twenty-four hours,” She stepped forward. “But it looks like I’ll be sending Pilar to prison in less than an hour.”“Shut your mouth,” I spat, pulling Pilar behind me. She rolled her eyes, “I don’t have any limits or boundaries, Loren. I can do anything and that’s why you should have never messed with me. Rue Bennet has never lost a game and I’m not losing this either.”I scoffed. “Fine then, go.” I snarled. “It’s your word against ours anyway.”“But, Loren —“ Pilar spoke up but I pulled her closer. “Don’t worry. She’s all talk and no show.”Rue stared at us for a moment, almost like she was amused before she spoke up. “I won’t have to say a single word. I’ll just show them this,” she offered us her phone. I snatched it and every fight in me drained as I watched the video of the accident. It clearly zoomed in to show Pilar’s face. I glared at Rue, “Ho

Loren's POVThe sound of Rue’s heels clicking on the floor echoed down the hall. I got up, shutting my eyes for a moment before I started walking toward her. Just as she tried to shut the door, I stuck my foot in. Our eyes met and I pushed the door open. Rue’s eyes widened as I walked toward Killian’s slumped form.I pulled my husband up and held him closer when I noticed he was warm. He probably had a fever and that wretched woman was gloating. I moved to leave when I turned to see Rue holding onto his arm. “Let him go, Loren.” she sneered. “Let go,”“Loren?” Killian said, squinting at her before he turned to me. “Loren…” his eyes softened and he yanked his arm from her, pulling me into a hug. I pulled away, staring at him for a moment before I took him away from the bedroom. The maids followed me, “Do you need help, ma’am? We have arranged your bedroom.”“Loren!” Rue barked, walking toward us. “That won’t be needed,” I told the maid. “Arrange our matrimonial bedroom, and an

Loren's POV Killian turned and I shook my head. “I’ll check on her,” I said, “But you have to promise, no matter what, you won’t come downstairs.”“Loren –”“You want my forgiveness, right? Then listen to me.”His eyes softened. “Will you listen to me? Speak up.”“I’ll do whatever you say, Loren.”I smiled, “I’ll go check on our damsel in distress then.”I walked past him, jogging down the stairs back to the living room. When I arrived, I glanced around, frowning when I noticed who was lounging on the couch. Her eyes narrowed when she saw me and she sat up. “The one whom you’re looking for…?” I glanced around, “He’s not coming.”I smiled, “E for effort though; the scream was loud”I turned to leave when she started laughing.“Are you really getting carried away by these little wins?” The sound of her footsteps got closer, and she faced me. “Just because Killian defends and listens to you… you suddenly think you’re important to him?”She spun a pen between her fingers, “I’m not L

She was definitely Atlas’ daughter. “I… what?” “P-peace treaty, mama!” She said, turning to Leo as if it would make sense. Of course, their response was to burst into laughter. “Mommy!” she cried, “they! They said that! They! Argh!” she snapped, struggling with her limited vocabulary. “Boys!” I cleared my throat. “You shouldn’t tease your sister like that.” “She needed help with apologising, Mom.” Louis strolled forward, he seemed more carefree than I remembered. Something changed in the past few days and I wanted it to stay that way. “So, Leo and I came up with two words.” “The first two words they found on the wall in Daddy’s room. Sometimes, I wonder whose vocabulary is limited, hers or yours!” “Hey, Coco Face. You’re not the one getting into MIT so just shut it.” “Hold on, you’re getting into MIT?” I turned to Louis and pulled him into a hug. “Oh my gosh. My smart boy!” I kissed his cheeks and he wiggled out “Mom!” I chuckled. “I can’t wait to tell people at each br

I groaned, my eyes fluttering open to bright lights. “What the—” “You passed out in the car,” I turned to see Atlas sitting beside me. “The doctor said it was because of the stress, trauma, and…” I frowned, sitting up. “And what?” He glanced around, as the answer was on the walls before he grinned. “We may or may not be expecting another baby.” “What?!” “Don’t — Don’t shout!” “Don’t shout? Atlas I’ve pushed out four babies, darned right I’ll shout if I want to! You need to keep yourself in check!” “Oh now, this is my fault? As if you vehemently refused all my advances, look at this one!” he flicked my head and I gasped. “Don’t hit me, I’m pregnant and serious, Atlas,” I sighed and he paused, his eyes tracing my features. “I… I don’t think I can do this. Not then, not now, I… a baby— pregnancy, it’s always a lot for me.” He reached out, taking my hands into his. “I’m sorry I wasn’t there for the first two. I never got to witness either. I… I’ve missed out on a lot of things

The world stood still as I locked eyes with Atlas. His blue eyes softened, staring at me with longing. Daring me to stay, to want — To persist and exist. I leaned in before freezing. Gunshots rang through. How were we still okay? Atlas pulled me in before I could turn. “You have a father who’s willing to go to war for you,” He gestured around and I realised for each wounded soldier, there were two other armed guards. The shots weren’t from the soldiers, they were from Father’s guards. “And…” he pulled me closer. “A husband who is willing to die in it.” I grabbed his color, our lips brushing. “Don’t you dare talk about dying.” His response was to tuck my hair behind my ears before whispering. “Can I kiss you?” I stared up at him. “Please,” Atlas captured my lips into his, “Forgive me, peek-a-boo, I love and respect you,” he said, breathless, but I am about to kiss you like I don’t.” I didn’t have time to react before I stumbled back at the sheer force of his collision. He

The silence in the car was devastating, quiet, slow, and like a dagger sinking into my chest. I couldn’t form words, instead, I sank into the seat, watching the world pass by as I registered the betrayal. The betrayal that came from the only other person I thought was mine. “You’re not a bad person, Rade. You’re my best friend and—”“And your husband to be,” He turned to me. “I love you, Bella.”“It's Julia,” I corrected and he shook his head. “And I love Atlas.”“Which is why I’ll end his story today. I’ve called him to the border. There, several soldiers are protecting the country, there’ll be a terrorist attack, and between the two countries, tsk tsk tsk,” he shook his head. “One stray bullet will end him.”I shut my eyes, a tear rolling down my cheek. Rafe set Atlas up. I had to save him. I glanced at Rade, watching as he tossed his gun under his car seat. I was not a murderer. But, at this point, I woul

“Atlas!” I cried, sitting up. I glanced around, eyes wide as I registered I was in a car, in the middle of… nowhere? Wait. I snapped to the side, my heart racing as brown eyes flickered to mine. “You…” I said, my heart racing. “Where are you taking me, Adeline?” I snapped. “What do you want now? How did you… How did you even get out of prison?!” “Shh.” She hissed, driving with a smug grin. “You shouldn’t talk too much, save your breath, because you’ll need it, Julia. Do you know where I’m taking you?” “Stop this nonsense and turn around, right now!” I snapped, “Where is Atlas? Where…” I trailed off, cradling my head as memories rushed back. I was with Atlas and then, I swam and someone grabbed me, they dragged me underwater so how did… How did I get here? “Adeline, you won’t get anything by doing this, trust me, you—“ “You’re so wrong!” She hit the brakes and I gasped, “I’ll get everything. Everything I want. I’m going to kill you and return as Atlas’ wife. He’ll be mine. I h

I held my breath as Atlas took a step forward, his grip on me loosening. “I knew you would make the right —“ The man was on the ground in a second, cradling his nose. Wait. What was going on? This wasn’t what I thought would happen. “Look,” Atlas glanced at me, scrunching his nose. “It looks like a love tap. Your attempt is cute, but this isn’t how you teach people a lesson, Peekaboo,”“I don’t understand!” The man, whom I’d now registered as Mr. York, snapped. “You’re siding with her? Do I need to remind you that you could lose—““First off,” Atlas snarled. “Lower your voice and gaze when you speak to me. Second, I couldn’t care less about anything if the bargain is my wife.”The man’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Y-Your wife?”“I also hate repeating myself, or being asked dumb questions by dumb people.” Atlas continued, running his hands through his hair.He snapped his fingers and a guard stepped forward. “Take out the trash.”“Mr. Volkan, you can’t do this, I—”“Wait.” Atlas tur