Novels by Miss Ace

CHAPTER 129ANNIKAThe sound of Mirabel’s laughter filled the empty dark room after the call. She laughed so hard, clutching her belly. Her eyes grew wet but she didn’t stop.The sound got blurred out and the only thing that played in my head over and over were the words that came out of my fiancé’s mouth.He was abandoning me.I have never actually placed myself on the same scale with Sophie before, because she is his daughter, she will always be his little girl but still…it hurts…it hurt so much.“What were you expecting?” She asked, “Did you think he was going to choose you? Risking his daughter?”My fist clenched around my dress.“Don’t you get it? Sophie is the bane of our existence, as long as she is alive, Isaiah will never love anyone else. Just like how he abandoned me, he just abandoned you. This is what you get.”“Stop…talking.” I sneered. Sophie was awake, she could hear everything.“Stop running your mouth.” She hissed.She rolled her eyes, “You never learn.” She grumble

CHAPTER 128ANNIKABeads of sweat plastered over my forehead as my mind played Mirabel’s conversation, over and over in my head.Did I hear her right?Did my ear play jokes on me?She is going to kill me? And her daughter? After collecting that huge money from Isaiah?The more I recalled, the more absurd it sounded. Sophie is her daughter, a child she bore out of her, how can she harbor such thoughts towards her own daughter?“Mummy?” Sophie’s low voice crept up my skin. She had been glued to me the entire time. Her face buried into my dress, clinging to me.“Yes, baby.” I muffled.“Are we going to be okay?” She asked, her eyes found mine. Her eyelids filled with tears.I wanted to tell her that we would be okay, that Daddy was coming to save us but the words didn’t come out of my mouth, no matter how much I wanted to assure her, I couldn’t find the words.My palms were sweaty, my heart kept thumping hard, my head hurt, and I was scared.I am so scared.“Is Daddy going to come save us

Chapter 127 ISAIAH My fist clenched around the wheel, eyes locked on the locked gate in front of me. My legs pulsed around the accelerator.“Sir…Sir!” the guy called out, I understand why Dante refused to see me, hell, I do not blame him for not wanting to speak to me but I did not come all this way, only to turn back without getting the help I came for. Have it your way, Dante. I hit the accelerator and drove right through the gate, bursting it open. The other guys pulled out their guns, aiming at my car but not a single one of them pulled the trigger, their eyes were glued to the car, guards up but not a single shot was fired. My car halted in front of a group of people gathered at the center of the driveway. Before my car, stood a man, late thirties, sleeves rolled up, gun in his hands, his broad sculpted back turned to me. In front of him, were two guys, kneeling, broken teeth, bleeding head. Barely able to stand on their own. It wasn’t something unexpected. It’s Dante afte

CHAPTER 126 ISAIAHThe sound of my mother and mother-in-law whimpering, felt like my heart was being pierced with a kitchen knife, sharp an deliberate. I wish to comfort them but how do I comfort them when my hands are trembling, when I also need comfort and assurance that my wife and my daughter would be okay?The doorbell rang, Anna rushed over to answer it, “Right this way.” I heard her say.In my living room stood the sae detectives who had handled Annika’s accident. Their eyes filled with guilt, “Good evening, Mr Volkov.” He greeted.I glared at him, “Where is my wife and daughter----and Sister?”“Every cop has been mobilized, everyone is searching for your wife, sister and daughter, sir. We just came from the cell where Jake was held.” He explained.“How did he escape?” I sneered.The thought of him being with Annika, after everything he did to her, made my blood boil. What if he tortures her? What if he lays his hands on her….how on earth did he even know where she was? How d

Chapter 125 ANNIKA My eyes slowly unfurled, the ringing sound of my head spread through, forcing me to slowly slam my eyes shut for a moment before opening again. The room was dark, and dusty, my eyes scanned for a moment. It looked like an abandoned house, old if I must add. My heart thumped fast, faster than it should. Sophie! I turned around, panicking when I realized she was lying next to me, her hands tied together and her body on my white wedding dress which was now covered in dirt. My hands were tied behind me. I struggled, trying to pull away but I couldn’t. I bent over, leaning to check on Sophie, her soft breathing sound, felt like a cold shower on a very hot day. A deep breath of relief washed over me, I leaned over something behind me, as everything replayed. Who was the driver? He didn't look like the man who was supposed to drive us to the venue, then, does that mean, someone snuck into the hotel? Then where is the driver? Who is the person? What do they want? Mi

Chapter 124 MIRABEL “Who are you?” His voice filled the telephone over my ears. His eyes dark as they settled on me. He lifted his brows, hands on his jaw. “Do not make me ask again.” “The person who is going to get you out of here.” I said to him. His lips curled into a mocking smile, “Beat it. I have no business with you.” he hissed, dragging his finger through his hair. “Even if I tell you, Annika is getting married to the man I am sure she swore to you she had no feelings for?” I mocked. His eyes lit up, brows arched, confusion spread all over his face. Tye man sitting in front of me, separated by a see through glass, full hair, full beard, is Annika’s ex. After I managed to convince Lyon, that Isaiah could give me the money he wants, he allowed me use whatever I needed while providing nothing aside from the guy he kept to watch my every move. “The moment you run, he puts a bullet in your head.” he sneered. Lyon never makes issue an empty threat. “I have no business with

Chapter 13 HAZEL My eyes settled on the ring as we drove back to the house. It looked so beautiful, so perfect, like it was made only for me. But that wasn’t the only reason I was staring at it. Nik was the one who wore it for me. He took my hand in his and he dragged the ring through my finger. In that moment, it felt so real, so soft, so beautiful. His soft palm over mine, his gentle touch and his lingering scent… It’s so…. Like a wave of cold was poured over my head, realization hit me that the man who had done all this for me, is married, and not just any married man but my brother-in-law.I felt a sharp sting inside of me. Like my heart was given a sharp twist, it suddenly got so hard to breathe and my eyes stung with unshed tears. It hurts. That the man I had always wanted was not mine but my sister’s. It hurts that he doesn't even think of me the way I think of him. I’m so pathetic. I should be over him by now. I should be… thinking of starting my own family and finding m

Chapter 12 NIKOLAI “Hazel, I am lost for words. That guy is the most handsome in your college, he is smart, he is kind, he takes care of you and he helps you with school, what else are you looking for in a man?” I heard Daston scold Hazel as I washed the shrimps in the kitchen. John is the fourth guy, Hazel had turned down since she got to college. John was nice. I actually thought she’d give him a chance. I'd have given my blessing. “He doesn’t know how to cook, doesn’t know how to dress, can’t say my name in the way that makes me feel butterflies, doesn't tease me enough and he.. he… he is too perfect, I cannot.” Hazel sighed, I heard her body collide with my pillow in the living room. I stepped out of the kitchen, grinning without even realizing it. I mean if she doesn't like him, then she shouldn’t be with him. It’s no big deal. “Hazel, come taste this and tell me what you think,” I said, stepping into plain sight. She jumped off the chair and dashed faster than my cat would

Chapter 11 HAZEL I know I shouldn’t drool right now but I believe yhat I am drooling. Because I haven’t moved and I haven’t taken my eyes off him. God, he looked so hot. I have seen him cook at home, apron around his body, his hair a little rough and I know this man is hot in the kitchen but seeing him here at his work place is a different shade of masculinity. I think my knees are weak. I’m gonna fall. “Aevia?” His voice snapped me out of my unholy trance. Ah! Lord…. Why have you forsaken me by placing this temptation before me. You know I am such a hypocrite. Blaming the lord when I am actually the one who drove myself here. I cleared my throat, forcing a smile, hiding the blush on my cheek which was almost impossible, “Sorry, I … uhm… never seen you at work before… it’s… never mind… sorry for staring.” “It’s fine.. come on.” He gestured towards the chair he pulled out for me, a habit he hadn’t change. He has been doing this since we got close enough to eat together. Even

Chapter 10 HAZEL The last person I expected to see after a hectic day at work was Daston. Daston is that friend who always has my back, a very good friend who knows when to be the shoulder I need to lean on or the strict words I need to hear to get my head in the game. He stood against my G-wagon. All six feet of him, his curly hair, his sharp black eyes, his neatly trimmed beard, his broad shoulders, his arms wrapped around his chest. His lips curled into a knowing smile as he saw me. “Hey bestie.” He wiggled his annoying brows. I am going to kill this boy! “You told me you were not coming!” I yelled rushing towards him. “Yo! Slow down! Take a deep breath, I wanted to surprise you.” He said all at once, while guarding himself from my attack. I paused before my fist collided with his chest. “I missed you.” I pouted, hugging him. “Oh…. What did you do?” He grumbled, spreading his arms to take me in a hug. My eyes flickered as I looked away. “Hazel?” He dragged. Right, Dasto

Chapter 9HAZEL “Perfect!” Vira cheered. That little demon! Does she know how hard this is? Why is she doing this to me? Calm down, Hazel, it's for her school retreat… she is doing this because she wants a good retreat. You are doing this for your niece. So wipe away every nasty thought and concentrate. “Are you satisfied?” Nikolai grumbled at his daughter. She placed the pen on her cheeks and nodded, “For now, we can work with that. Gradually, you two will get close and it won’t be an issue. So now here is the list of things we need to accomplish in the next week before the retreat.” she blurted. “One, sitting comfortably with each other. Two, looking at each other with love. Three, holding hands. Four, eating together. Five, Knowing almost everything about each other, six, Your wedding, seven, pet names, and eight, Kissing each other very…..“Kissing!” I barked, then slammed my hands over my mouth as soon as I realized how loud I was. I leaned closer to her, eyes widened, “K

Chapter 8 HAZEL I must have heard him wrong, there is no way, he just said that. Standing with my two hands clinging to my bag, holding it like it was my last chance of standing without falling, my eyes remained on the man who looked so good even though he was just waking up. “Did you… hear what I said?” he cut through the silence that was already crawling through my skin. “I’m not sure if I heard you correctly, it sounded like you said you wanted us to practice being a married couple.” I muffled, forcing this awkward smile. His eyes flickered. He didn't debt it…. Oh my God… he wants us to practice being a couple? A married couple? “Hazel, do not… he is your sister’s husband, you can’t play house with your sister’s husband, you are better than that.” My angel conscience blurted to me, popping up before my eyes, dressed in a white fitted gown, with wings on her back and a halo on her head. She had this worried look on her face. But she is right though. The thought of playing ho