Chapter: Chapter 38Julius's POVVera has been a little distant off recent and I had no idea why. I had a feeling it could be because I had been spending most of my time at work and not with her, so today I planned to get off work early and spend some quality time with my doll. I got into my car ready to drive home when my phone rang"Lexi? "I spoke bringing the phone up to my ear"Come to the hospital. It's Vera"My heart started racing as Lexi put down the phoneWas there something wrong with my doll? Was that why she has been distantI took off to the hospital driving like a maniac not bothering to consider the traffic lights or constant horns from other drivers. I needed to be with my doll. Ariving at the hospital I rushed in and met Lexi in front of the room I was told Vera was in. "What happened!? "I asked panicking "We were at homeShe said she was feeling dizzy and I went to get her some water but when I got back she had fainted on the floor"My heart sank and I was scared out of shitl
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Chapter: Chapter 37Vera's POVWalking into the music room everywhere was dead silent. I held mother's book close to me like it was the only thing I had that was stable right now. I opened it and flipped to a slow and passionate song as I set it in front of me, taking a seat on the piano bench. I had found out num was a pianist and she composed her own tunes. I was so thankful to aunt for making me take piano classes. It made me feel closer to mum. I wish I knew her. I started to play a slow and sad tune depicting the way I felt I didn't know when tears started falling down my cheeks. I felt someone's presence close to me. I laid my head on his shoulder once he sat down next to me. Placing his hand on the other side of the keyboard we played the song in a duet and it brought more tears to my eyes as I couldn't hold it. He cupped my face in his hands"I'm sure she misses you too doll"Julius wiped my tears and kissed my eyes. I wiped my eyes sniffling. I hugged him and he wrapped his hands a
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Chapter: Chapter 36Julius's POVI got out in an abandoned farm house. I walked in watching my back intently. The floors were all rotten and creepyEvery step I took no matter how quiet made a noise. All of a sudden I felt something heavy hit me at the back of my head and I fell down on my knees groaning. I looked up to see Cyrus. My eyes drifted to Vera who he had tied up on the floor. She sat there with her legs and hands bounded together. "Doll are you okay? ""I'm okay. Why did you come? ""I had to save you"Seeing her tear stained cheeks made my blood boil as I launched forward at Cyrus but immediately he pulled out a gun pointed at Vera I stopped dead in my tracks. "You didn't think I'd invite you here without coming prepared did you? ""What do you-""Shut the fuck up! Don't ask me what I wantYou locked me up and put me through 3rd degree torture and you have the balls to ask me what the fuck you did!!?Your an ass you know that? I worked under your family for some many years and what
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Chapter: Chapter 35Julius's POVI smiled at Vera's cuteness as she ran into the house. I gave her a few minutes to herself before going in after her. Guessing she would have gone to the kitchen for some water, I went there and I stopped when I saw shattered glass on the floor and an empty bottle of water on the table. My heart started racing as I stormed out of the kitchen yelling out Vera's name. I had this painful feeling that something was terribly wrongMy yelling brought everyone back in to the house"What's wrong Julius? "Uncle Richard walked up to me placing his hand on my shoulder"VeraShe-she's gone""Gone? What do you mean by gone? ""I don't know mother. I walked into the kitchen and there was glass shattered everywhere. I just have this bad feeling"I was panicking as I ran a hand through my hair"Calm down sonWe'll check all over the house"They split up to check and I ran up to our room hoping by some miracle she would be having a shower or something. But my heart sank when she
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Chapter: Chapter 34Vera's POVJulius wasn't joking when he said we were going to play baseball. After taking a shower together we slipped into polo shirts and jeans. I threw my hair into a high ponytail and slapped on a face cap. When we came down the whole family was already in the garden. It wasn't like any professional game. It consisted of two positionsOne for the server And the other the hitter or I think that was what it was calledThere were four teams. One with Julius and IOne with mother and Aunt Patricia and Uncle Richard Another with mother and Aunt Janice and the last with Denzell and Uzzaih. I was so scared. I had never played baseball in my life and here I was standing with the bat in my hand. It didn't help matters that my palms were sweaty. Denzell stood few feets away from me and I took in a deep breath as he served. I swung the bat with my eyes shut and I missed. I looked down as tears threatened to fall. "Come on Vera! "Mother shouted from under one of the canopies.
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Chapter: Chapter 33Unknown person's POV"Where are they right now""In their family home boss""They are enjoying themselves""Good"I smiled, knowing well they won't expect what was coming for them. Their biggest mistake was forgetting me and forgetting I'm a force to be reckon with. "Keep an eye on themWait for my signal""Yes boss"Putting down the phone I felt the satisfaction of being a step closer to getting rid of my enemies. Julius thought locking me away in a cell and torturing me will bring me down for good. He's really blind. And that Vera was really a piece of candy. The memory of her in that red and sexy dress never left my mind. Julius really didn't deserve her and I was going to make sure she becomes mine. I never got anything I deserved. I had to struggle and after everything I ended up below Julius. I will make him and his entire family pay for everything. I will make him watch as I take what is his and then I will kill him. Vera's POVI stirred in a strong per of arms. Kn
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY- NINEAudrey gave a small smile, though it held a trace of doubt. “It was meant to be. Though I wonder if I can truly mean it.”A quiet settled between them. Then Greer straightened, eager to lift the mood.“Well then, let us speak of something lighter. Tomorrow’s banquet.”Audrey set her quill aside. “You have been speaking of nothing else all morning. Tell me what you have heard.”Greer lit up at once. “It will be grand. Bards from the eastern courts are coming. They say one plays the harp so sweetly even wolves pause to listen. And there will be dancers with silk veils and gold anklets.”Audrey laughed softly. “It sounds as though they mean to celebrate a goddess, not a bride.”“Well,” Greer said with a sly look, “you are to wed the Alpha King. It is only fitting.”Audrey’s smile dimmed for a moment at the word Alpha, but Greer hurried on.“You will look beautiful. No one wears red as you do.”Audrey chuckled. “Red? You have already seen the dresses, have you not?”Greer grinned. “Perhap
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY- EIGHTShe looked down, her voice soft. “You make it hard to remain angry with you.” “That is my aim.” A quiet laugh escaped her.He watched her closely. “There she is. My light.”She shook her head. “You speak too sweetly.”“And you smile too beautifully.” He lifted a hand and cupped her cheek, his touch gentle. “I hope you liked the jewels I sent.” She blinked. “Liked?” “An apology,” he said. “Though I know little of what a lady prefers.” “They were beautiful,” she said softly. “But too costly.” He smiled. “No jewel is worth more than you. I would give you far more.” The words lingered between them. She stepped closer. “Darius…” she began. “Audrey,” he said, stepping nearer. “I am sorry. For the book. For the hurt. For all of it.” Her eyes softened. “Then I forgive you.” He leaned down and kissed her. It was gentle, unhurried. A kiss of quiet beginnings. His hand rested against her cheek, careful of her injuries, and she leaned into him. For a moment, the world fell still. T
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN ( ◜‿◝ )♡“Excuse me, sir!” Helena barked, her quill snapping upright like a spear. “This is a private royal session! No courtiers or attendants are permitted during the princess’s study hours. You will remove yourself at once!” Audrey bit her lip to keep from laughing. The scribe’s tone — sharp, authoritative — had silenced ministers and frightened servants. But now it was being hurled at the most powerful man in the Empire. Darius, for his part, only raised an amused brow. “My sincerest apologies, madam,” he said with an incline of his head. “I was under the impression the lady was expecting me.” “She is not!” Helena snapped, standing now, her parchment fluttering to the floor. “And furthermore—” Audrey could not hold it in any longer. A small giggle escaped her lips, breaking the tension like glass. Helena turned on her. “My lady, this is no laughing matter—” Audrey lifted a trembling hand. “M–Mistress Helena… forgive me, but…” she glanced toward Darius, whose eyes glittered wit
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX ( ◜‿◝ )♡“I daresay you should stop daring things you don’t understand,” Audrey teased, but there was no bite in her tone.Faye chuckled. “Forgiveness is not so swift, Orchid. But hearts have a way of softening when reminded of love.”Greer clasped her hands. “Oh, Faye, you speak like a poet.”Ruby smirked. “She’s been around poets long enough. Darius’s letters have that effect.”“Don’t encourage her,” Astrid muttered, but even she was smiling now.Audrey’s gaze drifted to the dandelions again. They were such simple flowers, yet there was something eternal in their brightness, something that refused to wither even in the shadow of grandeur. She traced one of the petals lightly with her fingertip, careful not to disturb its fragile crown.When she finally spoke, her voice was quiet but certain. “I suppose,” she said, “I might see him tomorrow.”The room went silent, and then—Greer shrieked. “Tomorrow!”Orchid clapped her hands in delight. “At last!”Astrid sighed, though there was a hint of am
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVEHer voice came out barely above a whisper. “Another chance…” The maids bowed again before stepping aside, and as they did, another figure entered the room — taller, dressed in the silver and navy uniform of the royal guard. He carried no velvet box, only a single crystal vase cradled carefully in both hands. “Elijah,” Audrey said in surprise, rising to her feet. “You come bearing flowers now?” The Queen’s man — young, sharp-eyed, and loyal to a fault — smiled faintly. “His Majesty insisted I deliver these personally, my lady.” He placed the vase on the table before her. Inside bloomed a handful of dandelions, their golden heads bright and wild against the crystal. Greer blinked. “Dandelions?” Astrid frowned. “How… modest.” Faye’s smile deepened knowingly. “No. How thoughtful.” Audrey tilted her head, drawn to the flowers in a way she could not explain. “He remembers,” she murmured, touching one gently. Ruby’s brows rose. “Remembers, my lady?” Audrey said,
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR (*＾3＾)/～♡Ryker’s jaw clenched. Memories surged—flames licking at chains, burning away the shackles. Elara’s scream. The inferno of the manor. His own fire crackling in his hands as he tried to save her, too late. His chest heaved. He wanted to run. He wanted to strike. He wanted to scream. But Darius’s gaze held him, steady, unyielding. Finally, the king spoke again, his words low and deliberate. “Would you like to come with me, Ignis?” (~￣³￣)~ Warm sunlight poured through the tall arched windows of Lady Audrey’s chambers, spilling gold over the silk drapes and scattering light across the polished marble floor. The scent of rosewater and lavender lingered in the air — faint, comforting, a perfume that mingled with the soft laughter of her ladies. Audrey sat near the window’s edge, a basket of gold thread and linen in her lap, her posture perfect despite the delicate bandages that wrapped her palms. She held her embroidery hoop with practiced grace, though the tremor in h
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