Novels by Glowing grace.

Circe's POV My legs froze in place and my whole body grew numb like I was spellbound to a spot.My lips shook and parted, “ Xurion.” I forced the name out of my throat, but the word flattened at the tip of my tongue and ended a whisper.My eyes warmed but the tears didn't form. They just didn't form.My chest hardened with enough ache that urged my throats to scream.“Can you see that, Circe?” Drayton's sweet voice lodged me out of my head and I turned to him smiling and taking in the beautiful wall arts that he pointed at.Something from the pit of my guts bubbled up to my throat and it tasted bitter. My smiles faded a little as the sourness hit my cheeks. Flipping my hands akimbo, I nudged my nostril to the air, fixing a brighter smile on my face as we took another elevator. The type of smile that could cringe a child… yeah. But the kind that also filmed thousands of the thoughts that had assembled in my mind.So truly he was chasing girls?Godforsaken Xurion, stole my fucking m

CirceThe car hummed softly beneath my back. My hands are folded on my chest and I'm staring outside through the window. My breath hummed gently in my chest.Drayton's voice interrupted the soft music that played in the car. “Is that a tear in your eyes again?” I heard him speak but I don't bother because I haven't been part of their discussion since we left home. “Circe?” He called, tapping me. The moment his finger touched I jumped out of my mind. I was taken aback. I stared back into his face in askance and confusion. His gaze didn't stay long enough as he returned them to the road.But I caught his brow crease before they left.Tears? Shit.I touched my face and wiped the liquid that I didn't even notice had rolled down my face.“Is she crying again?” Caspian hissed from the back seat. “ Circe… come on. Again?”“I wasn't crying,” I protested, my voice tired, even my eye balls wouldn't roll properly at Caspian.“ I saw the tears, I saw them fall.” Drayton pushed.“It just fel

PrielaI recognized the car. And I knew who occupied it. The instance forced my heart to race.The headlight cut through my vision. And it remained for a moment…too long. I pinched my eyes close and a small wince shot out.Xurion as well stopped moving and waited, standing close by. Too close for this situation.The car door purred open slowly. It's sound vibrating in my ribcage. Then slowly he climbed down. His shoes stamped quietly against the floor one after the other till he was fully out.He didn't stop. He didn't hesitate. He walked straight to me. I feel my throat move as I gulped. He…was smiling. My heart raced the more. It wasn't hard to think that he was going to let hell loose on me. But with that smile? I couldn’t help but frown.He threw his hands over me in a hug. Stealing me out of my head for a moment and knocking the fucking air out of my lungs.“ I take you are the famous astronaut, Xurion, am I right?” He asked, sounding suspicious. He unbuckles the hug and his gaz

Priela's POV“We have the event rechecked and properly prepared against tomorrow. The planner just sent me her side records.” I'm sat at the mirror where I carefully wiped my make-up with a damp wool. Sofia paced behind me, her face and attention completely buried in the MacBook as she shared the planning progress with me.My eyes followed her from the mirror. She wasn't static. “ Did you include the vases at the corridor?” I inquired.She stopped walking. Her fingers were moving over the screen. And then her voice thonged out, “ With the cameras? Yeah, I didn't forget them.”“Were they properly hidden? Because I don't want guests to know we are watching them.” I pressed.“Yes, of course. I supervised that myself.”“That's impressive.” “Is there anything else you want me to do for you?” Sofia asked, looking up at me.I thought for a while, “ Are you going already?” I asked, instead. “ Don't you think it's getting late to go back home?” “Yeah, except that I'm yet to pick Mr. Xurion'

Xurion's POV The cold wind smeared my face as soon as I ducked my head out of the car in front of the space center.The fresh, familiar smell of earth, people and life, couldn't be denied. Standing tall in front of NASR, my fist dipped into my pants. I took my time to inhale enough oxygen to the fill of my lungs.“ And here we are finally,” Joe agitated by my left while Pete stood adjacent to him. Both dressed up in a black suit, just as I was. And I can't deny that the both of them shared the same deep feeling of victory and pride as me. The smugly look on Joe's face answers it.Once we walked into the building, cameras flashed brightly, stabbing through my eyelids and reporters surged towards us in their numbers. The reporters all asked questions at the same time, blurring it into a noise and making it hard for any of us to give an answer. “This way Mr. Xurion.” The security operatives appeared just in time to pave way for us among the compressive crowds. Led through the long c

Xurion's POV.“Way to go, man, we finally did it.” Joe guffawed, throwing his hands up really slowly.The atmospheric condition played his movement in a slow motion as he walked towards me. Pete followed too. “I can swear this is the best one year of my life,” Pete remarked, raising his hand so it shook mine. “ Yeah, this is my third journey, but serving the world at your side was a great honour, Xurion.”My chest swelled with pride. My chuckle muffled inside my helmet, “I'm more honoured to serve by your side, sir.” I saluted. And Pete remarked by throwing me a salute too and then climbed into the space ship.Joe watched him climb in. Then turned to me. “ I know being out here for a long year with no other people. No animal. No music. No street foods, it gotta be hard for you as it is for me, I know.” He crossed his arm over his chest. His eyes locked in my face. But I could read his intentions.“I'm alright Joe,” I panted out. “I had you guys all along, I'm good with that!”“Are

Dione's POVSilence lay damp and heavy throughout the journey like a pressure foam.Instead, my ears sang and sirened on their own, save for the several honks, loud screeches, and roaring revs of the traffic on Philipa Street.Alexander's gaze remained on the streets and his hands on the steering wheel while I melted into the leather seat beside him. My head rested on the neck guide and was slightly tilted to the side towards Alexander.He used to be vibrant, teasy, and playful, but now he has suddenly grown cold and very impassive. I can't help but wonder if he is alright on the inside.The way he’s warm this moment and chilly the next. The way he would say sweet things, but his eyes remain stoic and void of feeling, like the words didn’t just roll out of his mouth.Suddenly, he cleared his throat and his voice pierced through the haze of silence like a knife. “I've been on my thoughts lately and I want to be sure you are safe in that house with him,” he stated rather than asked.I s

Dione's POVMy body stiffened when I heard that familiar voice behind me.Alexander?I turned to see him, Alexander was standing about a few feet away from me.His hands were flipped into his pocket. How long has he been standing over there?And this time he wore a dark colored suit that I couldn't point out because of the weather I hadn't realized had darkened.Maybe black or dark purple or dark brown. But he exuded this luxuriant aura that screamed graciousness, though he was quite silent as he hadn't said anything…except my name.“You shouldn't be out here alone,” he finally let off a deep grunt, moved towards me and started undressing.“Alexander?” I called as my heart skipped.Why is he pulling his clothes off?“You'd catch a cold out here dressed like that,” his voice was soft as he scolded, crouching down to my level and placing his suit jacket over my shoulders, so that his finger scraped my shoulder sending a bolt of electricity running through my frame.I blinked.Now that

Dione's POV My phone rang again, the third time. And I didn't only hang up but this time, I hung up and switched it to mute mode, returning my attention on my path as I found my way out of the beach side towards my car.If I didn't know better I'd mistake Aldric's multiple calls as an emergency over something important.My phone buzzed and vibrated again. I checked. Aldric, again. My eyes dulled and drained of feeling.And my mind filled up to the brim with a thousand thoughts.A sigh escaped my lips.I threw my phone into my bag, ignoring the call and just settling into the car.And then I heard a car rev up from a distance, just as I almost drove away.Kalen.I noticed Kalen and one other man in the silver SUV.How long have they been there?I didn't need bodyguarding now.I wanted to be left alone.“Hey!” I waved my hand and hollered to get their attention to me and then I returned my hands and waited as they approached.“Hi,” I greeted in response to their curt bows.“Can you gu

Dione's POVThe whooshing wind blew through my hair. I felt my skin tingle in response to the cold breeze that slapped on it.The beach side smelled like freedom and nature.The grumbling water sooshed to my feet and as soon as it touched my sandals it returned to its gentle territory of white sea sands.There.At the far left, seagulls flapped and flew about, their loud squawks piercing into the serene atmosphere.“ It's good to see you,” I turned at the sound of Victoria's voice. Her sharp blue eyes twinkled with delightment. And though her brown hair is packed up in a low pony, it blew everywhere and all over her face as she smiled.I forced a smile,“I guess it's the same here too,” I replied, adjusting my blazer colar and the inky eye glass that seemed to slip on my nose bridge.“It had better be the same, Dee, cause God! That dude forced you to cut me off, like duh!” Victoria rolled her eyes into her head, “ what really happened when I was away? I mean when I was locked out.” She

Dione's POV“What?” His eyes went wide.Aldric's face turned white like plain paper.Lily's face morphed from surprise to a devilish smirk.“You don't think I will believe that crap right?” Aldric asked, disgustingly, “ you are not going to abandon the company you watched grow just like that. I mean, thanks to your sorry face at the hotel, the company has gone all over the internet.” The way he confirmed that openly without remorse wriggled my heart. And I promise myself to clarify my tainted reputation, no matter what.“ Let's see how long your strategy lasts,” I said, my voice tight.“Here's your necklace, Dione, you can have it,” Lily said, stretching it to me finally, her face still ragged with pretentious tears. And I felt relief at least.When I reached to take it from her, she cuffed my hand tightly in hers. My face shrinked in confusion.I struggled to free my fingers, but they remained stuck in hers.Demon-like smirk tore through her lips. Her eyes glinted with desperation,

Dione's POVAldric's voice raised and wavered in threat, “ Drink to Lily's accomplishment.”A gasp forced my lips to part.My heart banged with utter helplessness.If I hadn't dealt myself the mistake of giving my kidney to Aldric. Maybe this day wouldn't come when I will have to be compelled to drink to satisfy anyone.And there, Lily stood, that bastard. Her eyes wide but not in surprise this time. But in excitement and satisfaction.She knew the truth. She knew I can't drink it. And I think that adds to the triumph in the corner of her lips.Lily strolled steadily towards me, her voice deceitful. “ She doesn't have to drink, I will just return the necklace to her, I don't want to get between you two.” Aldric waved his hand dismissively, “ Let her do it, she's the senior and she's okay with it, right Dione? It's for the company.”All this while I've been wondering why I ever thought everyone from a humble background was really humble in character. But I was a fool.Because why will