Novels by Tosin

Luceila’s POVThe ceiling above me is white. Pristine. Sterile.I blink slowly, trying to piece together where I am. Hospital. The antiseptic smell confirms it before my foggy mind fully registers the IV line taped to my hand. How did I get here? Why does everything feel so... disconnected? Like I'm watching my life through a shadow.Voices drift from somewhere nearby, low, masculine, familiar yet distant. And another voice, softer. Mom."The doctor said she needs constant supervision," one of them says. Reis, I think. His voice carries that edge of authority he always has, the one that makes people listen whether they want to or not."She's not really strong," the doctor's voice filters through the haze. "She'll need to be taken care of. This isn't something she can manage alone.""Of course." That's Mom, her voice trembling slightly. "Whatever she needs. Anything. We'll do whatever it takes."I try to sit up, and the world tilts dangerously. The white ceiling blurs, spinning like a

I woke to white walls and the sharp smell of antiseptic. My body ached everywhere, a dull throb that pulsed with each breath. But it was the pain in my abdomen that made my hand move instinctively to my stomach.The memory came flooding back. The elevator. The fall. Lucas's back as he climbed out, carrying Victoria to safety while I lay there in the dark.I blinked slowly, trying to orient myself. The bed beside me was empty. No, Lucas.My throat was dry. I reached for the water pitcher on the bedside table, my arm shaky. As I stretched, I heard voices drifting from somewhere nearby. The door to my room was slightly ajar.Victoria was crying. "I came back because your grandfather passed away. I thought maybe now we could finally be together."I froze, my hand still on the pitcher."Now isn't the time. The company is in the middle of a crisis, I need to put everything in place before we can go public." Lucas's voice was low, strained."Why not? He's gone, Lucas. He was the only one who

Lillith’s povVictoria's voice was soft as she addressed the team, almost flirtatious. "I'm so excited to work with all of you. Please be patient with me while I learn."People were already whispering, glancing between her and Lucas. With the CEO personally introducing her, his arm linked with hers, everyone would be drawing their own conclusions.I sat frozen at my desk, watching her smile sweetly at the team. Watching Lucas stand beside her with casual ease.My hand moved instinctively to my stomach, to the secret I was still carrying alone.No one at this company knew I was Lucas's wife. I'd always been just the project manager, working in the shadows, keeping everything running while he took the credit.But Victoria walked in on her first day and stood exactly where I'd never been allowed to stand.I watched Victoria smile at the team, her voice soft and sweet as she thanked everyone for welcoming her. People were already whispering, glancing between her and Lucas, speculation wri

I followed them down the hallway to the guest room. Lucas pushed the door open with his shoulder, still cradling Victoria against his chest, and laid her gently on the bed like she might shatter.He sat on the edge of the mattress, his hands immediately going to her ankle, touching it carefully, his brow furrowed with concern. "Does this hurt? What about here?"Victoria winced. "A little. I'm so sorry for being such a burden.""Don't say that." His voice was soft, soothing. His fingers moved along her calf, checking for swelling.I stood in the doorway, watching. He didn't even notice me, he continued fawning over her in ways he never did to me."What happened?" I asked.Lucas glanced back, seeming surprised I was there. "She twisted her ankle. I'm just checking it.""You're not a doctor." I stepped into the room. "Don't touch her like that. I studied sports rehabilitation in college. I can take a look."“Be gentle.” Lucas said in a tone that made me cast a weary glance his way.I mov

The necklace glittered under the dining room chandelier, resting perfectly against her collarbone. I couldn't look away from it.Wasn't that necklace meant for me?"You must be Lucas's wife." The woman wearing my necklace smiled at me, warm and sweet. "I'm Victoria. I'm so sorry I didn't wake you for dinner.""It's fine," I managed, my voice coming out steadier than I felt. "I needed the rest."Lucas glanced at me from where he sat at the head of the table. "Feeling better?"I nodded, still staring at the necklace around Victoria's throat."Come, sit down." Eleanor gestured impatiently to an empty chair. "The food is getting cold."I sat, but I couldn't eat. Every bite stuck in my throat. I pushed food around my plate while conversation flowed around me.Eleanor was radiant, happier than I'd seen her in months. She kept reaching over to pat Victoria's hand, asking about London, about her studies, about everything. Victoria answered with animated stories that made Eleanor laugh, a soun

The afternoon sun felt too bright as I stepped out of the hospital. I spotted Lucas's car waiting by the curb and walked toward it, my hand pressed against my purse where the pregnancy test report was tucked safely inside.I slid into the passenger seat and closed the door. The familiar leather interior should have been comforting, but my heart was racing. I'd rehearsed this moment a dozen times in my head, but now that I was here, the words felt stuck."I have something to tell you," I started."You really chose this moment to get sick?" Lucas cut me off without looking away from his phone. "Do you have any idea what kind of damage you're doing to the company right now?"The smile I'd been holding froze on my face. "I..."I'm pregnant. The words lodged in my throat, refusing to come out."The project schedule has already been affected. Do you know how much money we're losing in just one day?" His voice was cold, detached.My chest tightened. His grandfather had just passed away less