Romans de Lady Ade

KAYLA'S POVMy breath hitched as his eyes accessed me and it was like my feet were rooted to the ground, judging from how I couldn't move away from him.“Will you dance with me?" He moved his head to my ear and whispered, his voice like a soothing balm. I shivered uncontrollably and I could feel him grin against my skin.The scene was changing so fast I was having a whiplash.He had gone from amused to angry to protective to flirty in a span of thirty minutes that I could barely keep up with his change of emotions.“Hmm?" He hummed when I didn't respond. I cleared my throat and nodded. Goosebumps lined my arms as he pulled me to the dance floor.It felt like everyone parted for him as I didn't bump or touch bodies with anyone even once until we reached the middle of the dance floor.He drew me to him, our body pressed impossibly closer before spanning my waist with his large hands. I have never felt so delicate…so feminine.I was not used to being so demure or shy in anyone's presence

KAYLA'S POVI popped the lollipop in my hand into my mouth as I waited outside Desmond's private room. I pushed my hands into the pockets of my shorts and wondered just how much longer I needed to wait. I would rather much be on the dance floor, shaking away all the shackles of the last months but I had decided to stop clubbing.I glanced at my wrist watch, just as the door pulled open and his guests filed out. I sent a quick message to Leslie, letting her know that I had Desmond in my grasp so she could proceed with Diana.“I really think he's going to take down Saint Baxter with this,” One of them said, a slimy grin on his face. “And if Saint Baxter goes down, so does the Baxter family.”“Keep it down.” Another one hit him on the shoulder. “This is top secret information.”“Right, right. I just got too excited.”I frowned as their voice drifted away with their feet. I clenched my fists by my side before pushing the door open. Desmond looked up and I was startled by his dark blue eye

LESLIE'S POVI stood outside the building, my legs starting to hurt from standing too long but I had not received any sign from Kayla, nor had Dalia come outside the building.I sighed and checked my wristwatch. Has my plan failed before it even started? Dalia was well protected by her brothers, therefore the society's meeting was the fastest and easiest way to see her.Kayla would handle the rest from her end and make it easy for me over here. I hoped she was okay. I glanced at my phone, wondering if I should call her.I jumped when someone stopped beside me but my heartbeat didn't slow down either when I saw that it was Dalia.This woman had stalked and tried to kill me.“You're still here,” she muttered. Her eyes darted down the street and she glanced at her wristwatch. “Everyone else has left.”“I'm waiting for someone,” I replied.“Who?” You.“Someone. I guess you're waiting for your brother to pick you up,” I smiled.“How do you know about that?” She eyed me.“It is household ne

LESLIE'S POVI pushed the door open, the train of my obsidian black dress sweeping behind me. My hands fingered the liquid black crystals lining the upper bodice of the dress before it cinched at my waist and flowed out a little to form an A shape.I had no idea where Kayla found the dress but I fell in love with it at first sight.I pushed my hair over my shoulders before making my way to the seat that belonged to me, amidst the wide eyes and open mouths that the rest of the members were sporting.“Hello to everyone.” I put my cheek in my hand and flashed them a billion dollar watt smile.“Leslie Baxter?” Ivy Kensington coughed into her hands, her eyes darting to Arabella who eyed me, without saying a word. I wasn't there for her so I couldn't care less.My eyes darted to Dalia and I smiled again. From the corner of my eyes, I could see Diana glaring daggers at me. “It's me, indeed. Nice to see you all again.”“What are you doing here?” Dalia frowned and leaned forward. I searched he

LESLIE'S POV“Are you sure about this?” I asked Julian for the umpteenth time. “I don't want to bark against the wrong tree.”“It seems like you already had a candidate in mind.” He pushed the door home for me. “However, I wouldn't tell you if I wasn't sure.”I bit down on my lips and walked into the house. He was right. I had been suspecting Diana all along but to find out it was Dalia instead, I had no idea how to react.There was Desmond Whitmire in the picture too. Did that mean the Whitmires had declared a war against the Baxters?“I have no idea what to do.” I confessed.“Should I meet up with Dalia?”“No.” I shook my head. “This is something I have to do myself. I will meet her on my own.” I turned to Julian. “I want to return to Belleview right away. Can you come up with an excuse to tell Saint?”“I will figure something out.”~∆~“You can keep the change.” I said to the cab driver before getting out. I took in a deep breath before walking towards the house. I had checked whil

LESLIE'S POVI stared at the empty space in front of me as I brewed coffee for myself and Saint. Two days had passed but I haven't been able to get any lead except for my hunch against Crestline Strategy Co that could as well lead to a dead end so basically, I haven't gotten anywhere.“Leslie?”I jumped, accidentally spilling some of the hot water on my finger. I hissed and popped my finger into my mouth because I had no idea what else to do.“I have to keep my eyes on you all the time, don't I?” Saint sighed and pulled my hand out of my hand, inspecting it. He pulled me closer and placed my finger under running cold water.“Sorry.” I smiled sheepishly. “I was just distracted. Have a cup of coffee before you leave.”“Thank you baby.” He placed a quick kiss on my lips and stepped back like he didn't just disrupt my train of thoughts.After his sudden question last time, we had been interrupted by a phone call and the moment was lost. He made no other mention of it and I was too scared