Chapter: Don't loose yourself LisaAs days passed, Lisa continued to deepen her bond with Ethan and Erica. They settled into a routine, with Lisa becoming an integral part of their lives. She often stayed over at Ethan’s place, helping with household chores and taking care of Erica while Ethan spent time at the hospital.But amidst the growing closeness, Lisa’s anxiety over her mission gnawed at her. She hadn’t updated Dilraba in a while, fearing her reaction to how emotionally involved she had become.One evening, after putting Erica to bed, Lisa stepped out onto the porch to make the call she had been dreading. The phone rang twice before Dilraba’s voice came through, cold and expectant.“What’s the update, Lisa?”Lisa took a deep breath. “I’ve made significant progress. Ethan and Erica trust me completely. Ethan even...” She hesitated, feeling a pang of guilt. “We’re getting very close.”Dilraba’s silence was heavy, laden with unspoken judgment. “Define that your very close, I hope you haven't messed anything up.’”
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Chapter: Take Erica outAs dawn broke, Lisa woke to find Ethan still asleep beside her. She quietly slipped out of bed, careful not to wake him. She needed a moment to herself to process everything. She tiptoed down the hallway and checked on Erica, who was still fast asleep, clutching her stuffed animal.Lisa headed to the kitchen, her mind racing. She made a pot of coffee, the aroma filling the quiet house. As she poured herself a cup, her phone buzzed with a message from Dilraba."Any Update? What is the progress?"Lisa sighed, typing out a response. "Spent the night at Ethan's. Getting closer. He opened up more about his feelings and fears. What’s next?"She sipped her coffee, waiting for a reply. When her phone buzzed again, she quickly read the message."Good. Keep the pressure on. Make him dependent on you. Remember, the goal is to have him trust you completely. You must become indispensable to him and Erica, Mara must come back from the hospital to realize that her husband and daughter is no longer h
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Chapter: you need me more than MaraAfter Ethan agreed to take a break, Lisa helped him gather his things. Erica, still groggy from the long day, clung to her father's hand as they walked to the car. Lisa settled into the passenger seat while Ethan buckled Erica into her car seat. The drive home was quiet, the tension palpable. Lisa's mind raced with the steps she needed to take next.Once they arrived at Ethan's house, Lisa helped carry Erica inside. The house was warm and inviting, filled with family photos and the lingering scent of Mara's favorite candles. It felt like a sanctuary, but Lisa reminded herself why she was here.Ethan turned to her, gratitude evident in his eyes. "Thank you, Lisa. Really. I don't think I could have managed today without you."Lisa smiled softly. "You're welcome, Ethan. I'm glad I could help. Why don't you take a hot shower and relax a bit? I'll stay with Erica."Ethan hesitated, then nodded. "Okay. I'll be quick."Lisa watched as he headed down the hallway to the bathroom. She took a d
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Chapter: Deepen the bond with EthanAs Ethan left to be with Mara, Lisa's mind churned with conflicting emotions. She needed to stay focused. With Erica still asleep, she took a moment to text Dilraba for guidance."Progress update: Ethan is getting closer. Mara's stable but still critical. What's next?" she typed, sending the message before she could second-guess herself.Moments later, her phone buzzed with a reply. "Good work. Keep deepening the bond with Ethan. Make him rely on you more. Ensure he doubts his ability to cope without you and let him have lesser concerns for Mara, in that way, you will assume to control his heart.."Lisa sighed, slipping her phone back into her pocket. She knew what she had to do.When Ethan returned, his face was a mask of exhaustion. "She's stable for now," he said, his voice hollow. "I just don't know how much more I can take."Lisa reached out, placing a hand on his arm. "You're doing everything you can, Ethan. You need to take care of yourself too. Brooding and stressing yourself
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Chapter: Where are you hubbyLisa's heart raced as she watched Roger leave the room. The secret message burned in her mind, a constant reminder of her mission. Get close to Ethan. Now.She took a deep breath, her eyes scanning the hospital room. Ethan was still gone, tending to his wife's crisis. But Lisa knew he would return, and when he did, she would be ready.As she waited, a young girl with big brown eyes and curly hair entered the room, her eyes fixed on Lisa. "Mommy said I could come see you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Lisa smiled, her heart melting. "Hey there, Erica. I'm so glad you're here."Erica climbed onto the bed, her eyes fixed on Lisa's face. "Mommy's sick, isn't she?"Lisa nodded, her voice gentle. "Yes, sweetie, she is. But your daddy's taking good care of her."Just then, the door opened, and Ethan walked in, his eyes red-rimmed from fatigue. "Hey, kiddo," he said, scooping up Erica in a big hug. "How's my little girl doing?"Erica wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes s
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Chapter: Mara's condition got worstEthan's expression turned guarded, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I don't need anything in return, Lisa. Just focus on getting better."Lisa's smile never wavered. "I'll get better, Ethan. And when I do, I'll make sure to repay your kindness."The silence that followed was palpable, the only sound being the steady beep of the heart monitor. Ethan's gaze lingered on Lisa's face, searching for something - a glimmer of truth, a hint of sincerity. And in that moment, Lisa knew she had him right where she wanted him."I'll hold you to that," Ethan said finally, his voice low and husky.Lisa's heart skipped a beat. "I'm counting on it," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.The tension between them was grow thick, the air thick with unspoken promises and unmet desires. And as the nurse bustled in to check on Lisa's vitals, the spell was broken - but the seeds of determination had already been sown.As the nurse left the room, Lisa's thoughts turned to the real reason she was here. D
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Chapter: 70EVEWe moved to Haven three weeks later.The decision wasn't easy. Leaving Umbra Pack meant leaving everything we'd built. Madam Bella cried when we told her, though she tried to hide it."This is what's best for Lucia," she said, wiping her eyes. "I understand. Doesn't mean I have to like it.""We're not disappearing. We'll visit. You'll visit us." I hugged her tightly. "You're family. That doesn't change.""You better visit. That child needs her grandmother figure." She pulled back, composing herself. "And Eve? Thank you. For everything you've done for this pack. For me. You're one of the best things that ever happened to us."The words hit harder than expected. "I brought war to your doorstep.""You brought hope. Showed us that different doesn't mean enemy. That we can grow beyond old prejudices." She touched my face gently. "Don't ever think you weren't worth the trouble."The goodbye with the pack was worse. People I'd treated, fought beside, lived with for years. All understandi
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Chapter: 69EVEWe moved to Haven three weeks later.The decision wasn't easy. Leaving Umbra Pack meant leaving everything we'd built. Madam Bella cried when we told her, though she tried to hide it."This is what's best for Lucia," she said, wiping her eyes. "I understand. Doesn't mean I have to like it.""We're not disappearing. We'll visit. You'll visit us." I hugged her tightly. "You're family. That doesn't change.""You better visit. That child needs her grandmother figure." She pulled back, composing herself. "And Eve? Thank you. For everything you've done for this pack. For me. You're one of the best things that ever happened to us."The words hit harder than expected. "I brought war to your doorstep.""You brought hope. Showed us that different doesn't mean enemy. That we can grow beyond old prejudices." She touched my face gently. "Don't ever think you weren't worth the trouble."The goodbye with the pack was worse. People I'd treated, fought beside, lived with for years. All understandi
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Chapter: 68ADAMSix months of relative peace made me nervous.No vampire scouts. No border breaches. No threats or attacks. Just normal pack life with all the mundane problems that came with it."You're waiting for the other shoe to drop," Eve said, watching me pace our bedroom."Aren't you?""Yes. But I'm trying not to let it consume me." She was folding laundry, methodical and calm. "Dr. Reeves says hypervigilance is a trauma response. We need to learn to live in the present instead of constantly anticipating disaster.""That's easy advice when disaster isn't actually hunting your child.""I didn't say it was easy. I said it's what we need to do." She set down a shirt and crossed to me. "Adam, we can't live in constant fear. That's not living. That's just slow death by anxiety.""I know. You're right. I just—" I ran my hands through my hair. "Every quiet day feels like the calm before the storm.""Maybe it is. Or maybe the vampires realized attacking us isn't worth the cost." She took my hands
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Chapter: 67EVEThe aftermath was worse than the attack itself.Funerals for the twelve pack members who'd died defending us. Families grieving. Children asking why their parents weren't coming home. All because vampires wanted my daughter dead."This is my fault," I said to Madam Bella three days after the attack. We were helping repair the palace, clearing debris from damaged rooms."Don't be stupid. This is the fault of fanatics who can't accept change." She hauled a broken beam aside. "You didn't ask for any of this.""But Lucia exists because of choices Adam and I made. If we'd been more careful, if we'd prevented the pregnancy, none of this would have happened.""Then Lucia wouldn't exist. Is that what you want?""No. Of course not." I picked up shattered glass carefully. "But twelve people are dead because she does exist. How do I live with that?""The same way you live with everything else. One day at a time. Knowing you did your best." Bella stopped working and looked at me. "Eve, those
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Chapter: Chapter 66ADAMThe vampire scouts became a real problem four months later.They'd stopped being subtle. Started crossing our borders deliberately. Testing our response times. Leaving markers to show they'd been deep in our territory."This is escalation," my head of security said during the emergency meeting. "They're not just watching anymore. They're probing for weaknesses.""Have we identified which faction?" I asked."Not definitively. But the signature magic suggests Purists. Same group that attacked Sanctuary three years ago."My blood ran cold. "They're after Lucia.""That's the assumption. She's three years old now. Old enough to be a visible threat in their eyes. Old enough to start showing real power." He pulled up reports. "There's been chatter in vampire communities. Talk about the hybrid child who survived. Who's stable and growing stronger. Some see her as hope. Others see her as an abomination that needs to be eliminated before she becomes too powerful.""How many of them?""Unkn
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Chapter: 65EVEThe nightmares started two weeks after I woke up.Not every night. Just often enough to disrupt everything. I'd dream of children dying while I stood frozen, unable to help. Or I'd dream of Circe dissolving into light, screaming my name. Or worst of all, I'd dream of Lucia lying in that medical bed, empty eyed and hollow, while I felt nothing."You're having another one," Adam said the fourth time I woke up gasping."Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you.""Don't apologize." He pulled me against his chest. "Same dream?""Different variations of the same theme. Failing to save someone." I pressed my face into his shoulder. "My therapist says it's delayed trauma response. That I suppressed everything during the two years of emotional emptiness and now it's all surfacing at once.""Your therapist is probably right."I'd started seeing a therapist six months ago. Dr. Reeves, a supernatural psychologist who specialized in soul trauma. Adam had suggested it after walking in on me having a pa
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Chapter: Ch 25EDWIN'S POVImmediately the principal left the first thing I felt in my chest was a sharp pain.My fangs and claws flashed for a second, and the Nobu snake gleamed.This could only mean one thing! "Azalea!"My hands shook as I rummage through the table to get my phone and call Sorin. If there's anyone I could trust with her right now it was him.I'd got ready to rush out of the office, when the door opened, revealing Poppy and some girls.."Hello, Professor Clark..." She began. "I bring the assignment for...."I stopped dead in my tracks. Her smiles—She was looking at me differently now, which means she must have done something to Azalea?"What have you done, you witch!" I cursed. "Where is Azalea?"The other student stopped at the door, but she was bold enough to walk in. "I think you should know where she was better than me, Professor?"Now I knew it I needed no one to tell me she has done something definitely and was aim to distract me maybe."Listen carefully," I warned her. "The
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Chapter: Ch 24AZALEA’S POVEdwin's stare burned holes in my back as I dressed.I didn't turn around to acknowledge him. The vampire who swore to protect me had hurt me instead, I'm definitely not forgiving that easily.I wanted to forgive him so badly and accept him back into my arms, but I couldn't.‘Edwin Clark is a bully!” I beat his clothes angrily. “Edwin Clark is a….”“Idiot” His voice said behind the door. “Foolish, narcissist, call me anything so far it makes you feel better…” He was even eavesdropping on me!?I rushed to the door angrily and flung it open, and he was there, looking hellishly beautiful as ever.“Aza….”“Don’t eavesdrop on me! Big bully!”The one closed the door on him before closing the door again to dress up for school.The shower made me feel relaxed, at least away from Edwin’s chilly presence.“Azalea, please open the door” I could still hear his pleas from behind the door.“Beg all you want, dear mr vampire” I sang a song to myself but what I felt after that was diff
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Chapter: Ch 23EDWIN’S POV ‘Tick, tok’ The clock ticked on from 11:29 PM when Azalea arrived to 2:AM when I couldn't sleep. I regretted what I did so much but who am I to tell? I hate it so much, and it gets on my nerves whenever she mentions Sorin's name as if he were someone important. I went to Ice Hell to spend cold and chilly three hours, yet all Sorin could do was to scoff at me, and still Azalea wouldn't stop thinking about him? I got up from the chair and paced up and down with panic. What do I do to pacify Azalea? How do I even tell her that the Sorin she's on and about is not even worth it? If the truth about her being a werewolf leaked out, then no doubt, we're both done for. I was part of the vampire warriors sent to eradicate the existence of werewolves thirty years ago. The streaks of them left are not even up to fifty, and I'm sure they're somewhere around the human world hiding their fangs. Azalea doesn't even know who she is. I have to act fast to make her
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Chapter: Ch 22AZALEA'S POV I yanked my hand from Sorin's tearfully and fell on the sofa. "I don't believe Edwin could ever want to eat me up" I cried. Sorin sat beside me gently. "I told you he was a misandrist. You shouldn't trust him very much but you don't want to listen to me" I wasn't crying because I was disappointed in him. He's a living being too, even though not human. I understand that it's okay to lose patience once or twice. But the fear of him had filled my heart, and I don't think I could ever want to stay alone with him. He doesn't even want to listen to me when I was saying Sorin helped me get away from Poppy. All he was about was jealousy! Now it's rage. "Sorin is there something you're not telling me?" I faced Sorin as I asked tearfully. "Why did Edwin hate you so much? What's your offence? There has to be something behind it!" He pulled away, and his eyes fell, like a thief caught in the act. "Talk to me, Sorin. Something is happening that I don't understa
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Chapter: Ch 21AZALEA’S POV “Slowly” Sorin whined the moment I applied the iodine on his wound that he'd gotten while fighting earlier. “Stop whining!” I scolded him. “You should have just healed yourself instead of making me tend to the wound for you” He yanked his hand away, while his eyes changed drastically. “why are you being mean to me? Because I'm not Edwin?” My heart thumped at the mention of his name. Damn! Azalea when did I start to react this way to his name? Sorin scoffed and tapped me, “Are you spacing out? You must really have this kind of infatuation for him” “Who…who says that” I stuttered but indeed, I was spacing out because of him. “You're a vampire and you still whine over an ordinary iodine” “I haven't gotten any medical healing method for the past two hundred years so how did you expect me to adapt to this now?” He rolled his eyes. Thankfully, the topic about Edwin was dismissed. That evening was spent watching TV with Sorin although my mind couldn’t help but t
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Chapter: Ch 20AZALEAS POV I packed my bags and sneakily exited the class so I won't be sighted by Poppy but I wasn’t so lucky, Amy caught me. "Pops, is Lea leaving without you?" She asked Poppy aloud but I know it's a tactic to give me off. I froze on my spot and waited for Poppy's verdict, but to my surprise, she shrugged, "She knows the way back home. Must we go together?" "But she's..." "Amy!" Poppy suddenly interrupted Amy with her sharp mean tone that got even me shocked, "Since when are you allowed to meddle in matters concerning my sister and I?" I found this new attitude of hers awfully surprising, but I guess it's my lucky day so I quickly exit the classroom before she could change her mind. I passed through Clark's office but surprisingly, he wasn’t there. "Perhaps he'd left" I thought and skipped out to the parking lot but his car was there and not him. Where could he have gone to without telling me? Did you think you're now his weakness? My mind chirped. Oh fuck it. Why should
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Chapter: Chapter 113After skipping breakfast at the old mansion, Alice and Enzo left leaving Serena who gives them the excuse that she wants to stay a little longer with Grandma. As they drove back to Liverpool, Alice was silent through the ride which made Enzo wonder what has gotten into her. "A penny for your thoughts wife?" He asked. Alie sighed, what Serena said about Belcalis refused to leave her mind but she smiled courteously afraid to make him worry, "Nothing, I think I just missed Kyle" "You miss Kyle that's why you look so worried?" Enzo raised an eyebrow. She smiled, "is it a crime to miss my little brother?" "Then I'll have to turn back" Enzo said with finality. Her eyes widened, she didn't mean that at all but this man..... As quietly as she could, Alice raised her head back on the headrest and let her husband drive on.~~~Alice phoned Kyle to meet up at a restaurant to avoid travelling the long distance to Fairfield County. Kyle was so ho happy as he happily bolted towards where his
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Chapter: Chapter 112Hearing that name of course brings back some memories of a washed up actress that was once popular mAlice is in the entertainment industry, no matter how lowly people think of her profession, she's still a fashion designer.Of course he knows this person.Even if she doesn’t mix in the entertainment world that much due to her period of absence, she definitely knows.Being a fashion designer, she was able to remember who the Belcalis would be. She was the artist who participated in a talent show and won the first place in the singing competition.Belcalis's voice is very unique, very ethereal, and has released several albums, all of which are popular not only as a singer, she was also an actress who had won several award of excellence.The few concerts that were held were full.Her strength is extraordinary, and her appearance is very sexy and beautiful. After her official debut, she quickly became red.With Belcalis's strength and resources, she can definitely go further and be more s
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Chapter: Chapter 111The next morning, Enzo and Alice had packed their bags ready to leave the old mansion.Serena stood by her door trying to get a chance and have a private chat with Alice.She waited for more than 30 minutes but Madam and her hubby are still hugging and cuddling making her more jealous and nervous.Her chance finally came when Enzo stepped out to jog.Serena adjusted herself and let the hatred in her heart lead as she stopped before Alice and Enzo's room and tapped the door gently.From the other end, Alice was in the bathroom taking a dump when she heard this knock.It was a soft voice. Which made her feel it could be the old lady.Perhaps she didn't answer immediately, and the knock on the door rang again more desperate than before, "Alice, I have a few words to tell you, can I come in?"Hurriedly she pulled a tissue and shoved it into her bums before pulling her panties and rushed down towards the door.Before Alice responded, she heard a click and the bedroom door was pushed open wi
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Chapter: Chapter 110Alice asked again, "If you can meet a condition can I still consider divorcing him?""what?""Give me 10 billion. I believe this money should be nothing for the Clinton family. So, if you can give me 10 billion, I will consider divorce.""What are you talking about?" Mrs. Clinton opened her eyes wide, with an incredible expression on her face, only to feel that she had misheard.Alice pursed her lips, smiling and repeating what she had just said.This time, Mrs. Clinton heard clearly.Her face was extremely ugly and displeased, "Alice Clinton you greedy witch, 10 billion? Did you think you worth that much?"Alice narrowed her eyes. Of course, the 10 billion worth nothing much to the Clinton family networth. But she was determined, that if this is what Mrs Clinton wants to hear from her, then she's ready to give her.Mrs Clinton also glared at the lady standing before her with hatred. She wondered what more bad characters she has because her original plan was to give her a few hundred m
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Chapter: Chapter 109Back outside in the garden, Mrs Clinton's attitude is very strong.Alice did not give in. She looked at her humbly and wordlessly, repeating what she had said just now "Mom, I still said what I said just now, and I cannot divorce him. Enzo and I love ourselves. There are no emotional issues, no other issues. We get along well and care about each other.""I like to be with him and I want to stay with him for a long time. I really can't agree with your request.""Do you like him?" Mrs Clinton's eyes were full of anger and sneered. "Do you like my son or his money? Don't think I don't know what a woman like you is thinking about. You just want to change your class by getting married, want to sparrow on the branches and change into a phoenix? If he has no money and no power, would you still like him? You have a bit of demeanor in battle, so your face is confused by my son, Coaxing him because you can touch him to pull a marriage certificate with you.""Don't you think you're so shameless?"
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Chapter: Chapter 108Back in the house, Enzo didn't go update, he decided to wait for his wife before sleeping, just then, "Enzo."Serena's voice rang at this time.Enzo frowned slightly and turned to look at her.Serena pinched her sleeves and stood up, she gently bit her lip corner "Last time, I am sorry for whatever had happened. I don't have chance to tell you sorry because I'm so ashamed of myself that's why I left for Paris. I'm influenced by Judy Lewiston that sly force, will you forgive me?"Enzo stared at her for a few seconds, his brow furrowed tighter, and his voice was a little cold, "Apologize? Can apology fix what you did? Also, the person you should apologize is not me!"His indifferent attitude made Serena's face a bit ugly.Serena already felt it.Since the last time she left for Paris and came back, Enzo has been very cold to her.Enzo who seems irritated by her presence left angrily. Old Mrs Clinton came into the sitting just in in time, Serena rushed to her. "Grandma, let me help y
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