Romans de Diamond

Harper When Jaxon leaves my arm.“What are you doing?” I whispered to him trying to hold him back from leaving.“Everyone is watching Jaxon and if you move them wrong you might kiss your career goodbye. You may not just be dealing with just Jasmine but me”“Are you perhaps trying to threaten me?” He asked and someone looked at us, one of my father's partners. My cheeks curved into a fake smile.That's what this is all about, faking it and putting up a smile even if it hurts right from the time Jaxon and I walked into this party he hasn't smiled not even once.Is that how much he hates being around me? And he keeps searching for Talia.I befriend for one thing, to make her feel guilty for what she has done and also to make her choose between me and Jaxon.I want her to make staying away from Jaxon a mission and each time she's with Jaxon and my face comes to her head she will just leave.. It's just human psychology making other people feel guilty over what they have done.It's simple

Talia Daniel wrapped his hand around my waist and the other held my hand as he guided me through the slow western music playing but what I didn't expect was to hear the voice of Jaxon.I swallowed.He looks like he is about to beat anyone who gets into his way. His fist balls by his side and his jaw clenches and I'm sure he must have seen us.Daniel and I and Daniel putting his hand on my waist was the last straw of it even though he didn't wait for us to have the best dance Daniel has been bloating about.Daniel doesn't take his hand off my waist.“Who are you? Why are you asking to see my girl?”Girl! The possessiveness in Daniel's tone, the way he claims me to be his and then I look up not at Jaxon but behind him where Harper is standing in frustration, she's glaring at me and I don't say anything. Jaxon have left her alone in the dance floor to come for me.But why? Wasn't he supposed to pretend like we all agreed to?If I leave with Jaxon it will be a problem between me and Harp

Talia I stared up to where the voice was coming from, black leather shoes that cost a fortune, crisp tailored black suit, my eyes flickering in recognition.I blinked.“Daniel”“Life and direct”“What!” I placed a hand over my mouth to prevent me from screaming. He is in his usual cowboy self and I swear I have missed him a lot then his gaze flickers to Jaxon and Harper arms in arms and then comes back to me that when I'm aware of my environment, everyone was sitting while I stood in the middle of the way.Shame wrapped around me like a cloth and I tough it out.“Don't you think they look so good together?” I asked Daniel while my gaze is still on Jaxon, he is backing us so he couldn't us.Daniel doesn't answer for a split of seconds before he nods.“Absolutely! Perfect couple” but there is a hint of doubt in his voice.“Never have I thought a day will come to see my step brother in the arms of a woman”“Women are always the price”“Here” he handed me a glass of champagne.“Thank you

Talia What hurts the most is seeing the person you love the most act like you're not in existence.I must have not seen him come in but when I heard his voice the excitement that bubbles inside my chest but then those words, kind and affectionate words wasn't for me, it's for someone else.I got so infuriated that I wanted him to see me, to look at me but before I could get to the door he was gone.“How are you? Are you still sick? Hope you took your drugs?” Keep ringing in my head like it's an alarm.The lady the maid he was talking to kept giggling like she just got her first paycheck. I glared at her but she wasn't looking at me, her head was lower on the floor.Since when did I become so bitter that the mare voice of Jaxon feels like the air I breathe. If I had the chance I would love to listen to him all day long as long as it's him I don't mind.The maiden got closer and that's when she noticed me.“Good morning miss Talia”I ignored her greetings, I noticed she's the new maid

Jaxon I must have slept off on the rocking chair facing the window while waiting for my Dad to return.Harper was out the same with Talia. Even though I find it strange. The Harper I know will not want to be friends with Talia but then I thought it's a new development and there is nothing wrong.Probably she have a change of heart about Talia. I stretched my arm, it was dark yet but it's evening, the sun has gone down leaving a cloudy evening that seems like it wants to rain and then my eyes spot the black range rover at the parking lot which means Dad is back.I stormed out,the anger returned in a bit of seconds and the moment I got to his study which is the place he always is each time he is home.Man doesn't have resting in his dictionary and I don't care if he works his ass out, he wasn't doing it for me and I have no interest in being his successor. He can choose Talia to be his next successor but one thing I promise me I'm not going to be a suit monkey like him that works his a

TaliaI laid on the bed, face down strolling through my phone when a knock came to the door.I'm not even in the mood to speak to anyone.It came again and I shouted lazily.“Who is there?”“It's me Harper”I sat up.What is she doing here? Is she here to fight me again? I have to think back if I have done anything or perhaps she's the one I feel was looking at us at the rink.Anyway I have to find out when I let her in so I stand to get the door. I bolted behind me when I got into the room.Her lips are curved into a small smile that doesn't reach her eyes.“Hey, can I come in” I studied her for a while wondering if it's a good idea to let her in but then on a second thought if she tries to do anything I will surely retaliate, it's not going to be like the last time.“I mean no harm” she raises her hand in the air like she read my mind.I opened the door wide to let her in, then she went to the edge of the bed and sat in touch with my bra I lazily placed on the bed. I didn't have t

REVENGE TOUR Marcus POV"Jace is here to see you boss." I looked up from my desk to see the announcement from the secretary. I had been expecting him to come since I terminated his contract with the Orlando Empire."Very well then, tell him to come inside." I ordered and as soon as the secretary is gone, I pulled out my mask from the drawer.It is a human mask that I had gotten from China. It was amazing to know that I could mask my identity without anyone knowing who I was.After I wore the mask, I checked myself out through the camera on my phone and smiled in satisfaction. I clearly looked older than my age, wearing the mask on.I heard a knock on the door and ordered for him to come inside."What is this madness George." I almost chuckled seeing how frustrating he appeared. "Why did you ask the Orlando Empire to terminate my contract?" "I checked your last sales at the market and they had been poor." I mentioned to him without looking up to meet his gaze."This is utterly ridicu

PAYBACK TIME FOR JACEAmy POV"We have been together for twenty four hours, why did you not tell me that you are pregnant." I felt my stomach churned with guilt, as he questioned me."Listen, I know I have not been the best of behavior when it comes to telling you things and I am sorry." He did not say a word as he dug into his meal. I was scared about what he was going to do. I really did not want things to end up like this between the both of us, we were just starting this marriage."Who is the father of the child." He asked, halfway into his meal."His name is Jace, I caught him having sex with my step sister, after I had thought we were going to get married." I recalled my past memory of seeing Gwen and Jace together and it hurts to know that they betrayed me."Do you still love him?" He asked, while his attention was completely on me."I don't love him, I regret the day I ever met him. Jace made me feel like I was the bad person in the relationship. I thought we had everything g

UNVEILING THE FACADEAmy POVThe next day....I was typing away on my computer in the room that Marcus had assigned to me. I had specifically told him, I was not interested in sleeping in the same room with him.I was still scared of his reaction to my pregnancy, but decided not to discuss the topic to him just yet.An email suddenly poped up on my phone and I checked my device, reading through the content of the email.I screamed with joy and punched the air; I could not believe that Whales Corporation had picked me for their interview, after endless months of trying to get a job with them.Whales cooperation is the biggest company in the entire city of Florida and it is always a wish for everyone to work with them.I got out of my seat and head into the bathroom, taking a quick shower. Marcus had gone to work and he still had not calm down, after the encounter with Damien from fhe previous day.By the time was I done dressing, I stared at the mirror appreciating my beauty once again

KEEPING UP WITH THE BANKRUPT BILLONAIRE Amy POVI wore a mask of pain never thought I will regret my decision of marrying a man on black tuxedo."Welcome to the Asteroid's penthouse." I heard the driver announced, as we made our way inside of the building. I was carried away by the size of the penthouse, which extended through the whole empty streets. When I got out of the car, my eyes landed on a man dressed up in Armani black suits. He had a disgruntled look on his face, as I approached him."You must be Amy Lexington?" His deep voice questioned and I gave him an affirmative answer. "Well, I am Marcus Asteroid and welcome to my family's penthouse." He said with an open arm.This was the first time I was ever laying eyes on him and I was blown away by his handsome features. He had a sharp jawline and deep blue eyes that almost stared into my soul, anytime I gaze upon them ."Let's go inside, lunch is ready and the family are waiting." He stretched his hands and I took it and we wal

THE BETRAYAL AND ARRANGED MARRIAGE Amy POVI stepped out of the vehicle excited to share the news of my pregnancy with Jace my husband. I could not wait to see the excitement on his face. When I entered the living room, there was no sign of Jace any where. "Jace?" I called his name, but he did not respond. His car was parked outside, which means he was surely inside."Jace are you here?" I asked, walking up the stairs and entering the long hallway in his mansion. I paused for a moment paying close attention to the sound that was coming from one of the rooms.It was a feminine moan and I heard flesh slapping against each other.My legs moved on its own, towards the direction of the sound. I realized it was coming from the guest bedroom. I pulled the door opened and gasped, seeing Jace naked in bed with a lady underneath him. "Jace!" I called and he broke away from the lady. My eyes went over to the lady and I noticed the familiar blonde hair. "Gwen!" My eyes widened when I realized

JOSH’S POV The knife in my hand trembled as I wiped Selena’s blood off its blade. My chest heaved, the wound she had left in my side throbbing painfully. She had fought like a demon, ferocious and unrelenting, even after I had stabbed her with the poisoned blade. She had gone down, yes, but not without making sure I wouldn’t walk away unscathed.I glanced back at the cabin where she lay sprawled on the floor, weak but alive. For now. Her wolf had awakened during the fight, and I had seen it—felt it—the power radiating off her even as the poison began to take hold. It wasn’t just any wolf. It was massive, primal, something ancient and terrifying.It was something I had never seen before. The surge of energy was too much. The power flowed in her veins, and even she couldn't control it. I thought I would be dead but she was distracted when her mother called out her name. I didn't waste time as she was vulnerable. It was a now-or-never situation, so I took the chance and stabbed her wit

SELENA’S POV I was ready for a fight—ever ready that I didn't care if I had a wolf or not. I wouldn't let anyone take my mother away from me. Just as I thought, Josh came looking for us. “Save yourself the stress, young lady and follow me. I don't want to hurt you,” he said. I stood in the room, my chest heaving and my fists clenched at my sides as Josh stepped forward. His face was hard, his jaw set, and his eyes glinted with a cold determination that sent shivers down my spine. I was scared, but something in me built my confidence. "Step aside, Selena," Josh said, his voice low and threatening. "This doesn’t have to get ugly. Where is your mother?” I laughed bitterly, the sound harsh in the quiet of the woods. "You’re kidding yourself if you think I’m letting you take her or even me. Nobody is leaving this place, Josh. We’d rather die here today.”Josh shook his head, his expression grim. "You must be crazy if you think I’ll let you die. Whether you like it or not, you are comi

JOSH’S POVI left the dungeon where I had kept Selena and her mother that night feeling fulfilled. Everything I wanted was right in front of me all this while, and I didn't notice. Selena was the last person I thought would have this gift, and here she was with the best gift ever. She had the power to heal and become immune to anything in the world. Nothing could stop her but she was a weak one. She didn't deserve what she had.Most people with great potential were given nothing to prove themselves, and the ones with nothing were given so much more. The drive was a bumpy one but with Seraphine by my side, I had everything I wanted. She must have wondered why I needed her blood.She took delight in anything that hurt Selena, so when I called her to join me, she did that without question. It was time for her to stop fighting over a man and join me in this big plan I had ahead of me. “Sera, my baby,” I called her name softly as I turned the steering. She seemed tired. “Father,” she re

SELENA’S POV “Go check it out,” the other guard said. As the first guard ventured down the hallway, I pounced on the second. He barely had time to react before I slammed his head against the wall, knocking him unconscious.I signalled to my mother, and she hurried up the stairs as quickly as she could.“Selena, you can’t keep doing this on your own,” she whispered, her voice shaky.“I’ll do whatever it takes,” I said, my jaw set.Together, we slipped past the unconscious guard and into the main hall. The air was fresher here, though still tinged with the metallic scent of blood.Freedom was so close I could taste it.But then, a shout echoed behind us. The guard I had locked in the cell must have been freed by his comrades.“They’re escaping!”Panic surged through me as I tightened my grip on my mother’s hand. We broke into a run, our bare feet slapping against the stone floor.“Faster, Mother,” I urged.The exit was just ahead—a large wooden door bathed in moonlight. I shoved it op

SELENA’S POV As I was tossed into the dungeon like a criminal waiting to be executed, I never expected I’d be reunited with my mother there. I couldn't explain the feeling—should I be mad or happy or even surprised? I was completely blank at the moment. All the pain I felt as I was being tortured went away; I was empty. She couldn't recognize me at first, she was too weak. But a child never forgets her mother no matter what. As Josh and his armies left, I looked at her again, and I called out, “Mother.” My voice was low and laced with sobs. She didn't reply. “Mother,” I called out again. She didn't reply to me. She turned to my direction. Her hair had been scattered and her skin so pale. She was—thin. She was so weak that she couldn't move a muscle.“You don't know me do you?” I asked as tears dripped down my eyes. “Selena,” she called out in a faint voice. “Mother,” I called out, too. This was the moment I had been looking for. The moment I never thought I’d ever have. It was

ALPHA TRISTIAN’S POV The fire in the hearth crackled, casting dancing shadows across the walls of my study. I sat in my leather chair, staring blankly at the documents spread across the desk in front of me. Normally, I’d be going through reports or strategizing with the pack’s elders, but tonight, none of it mattered.Selena was missing.It had been hours since I had returned from the meeting with the Alphas of other packs. I had expected to find her in our quarters, perhaps reading one of her favourite books or waiting to tell me about her day. Instead, I found the room empty, the bed untouched, and an unsettling silence hanging in the air.I had called her name, my voice echoing through the pack house, but there was no response. At first, I thought she might be with the other pack members—maybe helping with the children or gathering supplies for the upcoming festival. But when I asked around, no one had seen her.Panic set in quickly after that. I searched every inch of the pack ho