Novels by Natsumi

Chapter 92The Family.Rowan Nightshade.It had been six days. Six days since we lost our son."I'm sorry for your loss, Rowan." Dr. Colton came to my side. "But I need you to know that your wife just narrowly escaped losing her three week pregnancy.""She's pregnant?"He nodded in affirmation. "Are you ready to see her? Remember, you have to try to talk about things that wouldn't upset her or cause a rise in her blood pressure. She is in a very delicate situation now. I know it wouldn't be easy not to talk about your... son... but, I think you should try to minimise the discussion concerning that."When I pushed the door open to the ward, my parents, Connor and his family, and Zara were sitting or standing over Elara's bed. My mother held her hands while they cried together. Elara's tears were the hardest. It broke something in me to see her that way.I signalled to Connor to get everyone, except Zara, out of the room. Once I was alone with them, I went to Elara's bed and sat."Becke

Chapter 91My Son.Elara Winterfell.The entire house was turned upside down in search of Beckett. Calls were made to Rowan's phone but he wasn't picking. His secretary was intentionally keeping us from reaching out to him. He was the only person who had access to the security cameras. He would find whoever took Beckett.Zara followed behind my heels, confused. Asking me where her brother was. I had a vague idea, but I didn't dare to think about it. The door burst open, and Sinclair marched into the house."I told you you should stay with me!" He was frighteningly mad. "But, no, you trust this man so much! Look what has happened! What about the security cameras? Don't we have access to them? Didn't anyone hear the windows getting smashed? Are the workers here all dumb?" His voice boomed across the living room."Rowan has only a handful of staff. Only four, I think." One of his men came around.Sinclair's jaw went slack in surprise. "Four?"The man nodded with a grim expression on his

Chapter 90Rowan Nightshade.The time I took to park the car in the garage gave me enough time to have a full conversation with my private investigator."What have you found?" I asked him steadily.He was quiet for a while before replying. "I know this may not seem like much, but your friend has a kind of safehouse that he goes to visit once in a while.""Safehouse?" I frowned, taking off my seatbelt and turning off the ignition of the car. My long fingers tapped on the steering wheel rhythmically as I thought about what my PI had said.It wasn't my business to know about Daniel's lifestyle, but then again, he always told me everything about it. But a safehouse? Daniel had never mentioned anything of the sorts to me."Yes. I managed to...uh...obtain one of the staff that came in frequently to bring food, and I found out that Daniel keeps a guest hidden in the safehouse." He sighed, and I could hear a flipping of papers on the other end. "Not only that, I couldn't get any close because

Chapter 89What I've Lost.Elara Winterfell.The day was bright and even more fun as we stepped out. My children were screaming excitedly at the backseat of the car as Rowan sped into the freeway. His parents sat at the back of the car, obviously enamoured by my children.It was a good thing that Rowan's mom dropped her fierce attitude after learning that my children were her grandchildren. She gave me the opportunity to explain everything to her, and I did, telling her that I had no evidence to prove my innocence at that time and that was why my name was dragged in the mud. She had cursed Isabel as if her life depended on it. She even got more angry when she learned that Isabel was supposedly the cause of Beckett's sickness. I was able to calm her and explain that there was a way for Beckett to have his health back."Are we there yet?" Beckett leaned towards the window, protected by his grandfather's arm. "We've been driving for hours!"I smiled and turned towards them. "Patience, my

Chapter 88Nabbing Her.Elara Winterfell.It was the cheery noise my children made that woke me up the next morning. I shifted in bed, my body sore, until I came in contact with a huge mound. I struggled to open one eye, and that was when I saw him."Good morning," He was looking at me with wonder in his eyes, and I couldn't help the blush that crept up my cheeks."Good morning." I whispered back and proceeded to turn around. I didn't want him seeing how shy I was."Did you sleep well?" I didn't have a chance to turn because he wrapped an arm around me and drew me into his hot body."Yes... yes, I did." I told him, then whispered the other part. "Thanks to you."He growled into my ears; a sound of satisfaction. It was then the door burst open and my children came running into the room. I was glad that Rowan was faster to pull the blanket over my naked body."Mummy! We've chosen where to go today!" Beckett said and jumped on the bed with us, while Zara looked for what interested her ar

Chapter 87Three In The Morning.Elara Winterfell.I shifted in my sleep, pushing against a warm body that seemed to envelope my entire being. I welcomed the warmth and burrowed even deeper inside until I heard a groan under me.My eyes snapped open in surprise. I was disoriented. Where was I? What was going on? I moved slightly, and I realized that I was lying down on someone. A man, to be precise?What happened last night? Fractured memories began piecing itself in my mind. There was a party. I let myself go for the first time in a long while. Beckett was going to be well soon.I remembered getting drunk and having Rowan carry me to the bedroom. I remembered not letting him leave out happiness."You're awake." His voice was deep, sending shivers down my spine.My eyes snapped to his face in surprise, to find him staring back at me. Watching me with those intense eyes of him. Heat flared in my nether regions at the look."I'm... Sorry." I smiled sheepishly. "For doing all these. I wa

Chapter 137It Will Be Alright.When Lilian opened her eyes, she was welcomed with the sound of her child's cry. A rush of relief swept through her body. She was safe... And even she was alive...She tried to pinpoint where exactly she was when someone said."She's awake!""Thank Goodness! It has been three weeks already. I was beginning to think that the witch was lying to us."She could recognize those voices. They were her brother and sister's voice. They were her family. She could be rest assured that her child was safe in their hands."What about her mate?" That piqued Lilian's interest as well."Still no signs of life, actually. I think it could take him years for.him to come back to the land of the living."Fear gripped her heart, was Daemon dead? Her eyes flew wide open, and she shot up from the warm bed she lay on, only to find Daemon leaning against the wall and staring at her."Oh... She is finally awakened by the conversation concerning her mate." Eli snickered from the si

Chapter 136.Save Them.Zoey and De Santus were still begging Giselle to help their daughter when there was a blinding flash of light, and the clapping sound of thunder. They reared back slowly, just in time to see Lorraine appearing."Lori!" Giselle gasped out in shock. "Are you okay?"Lorraine looked around and saw her parents. Their eyes widened on seeing who it was, but she didn't have time for a reunion. Besides, she didn't understand why she was doing this in the first place."I don't have time for this!" She grabbed Giselle by the hand, and before anyone could say 'jack', she had disappeared as soon as she appeared, but with Giselle by her side.De Santus stared at his wife, and she understood that look."Something is really wrong. His voice held a tinge of fear in them.Rochelle looked on, shaking her head. It was still a surprise to her how there were some people that could appear directly into the outer borders without having to get through the veil. It was scary, and at th

Chapter 135Give Up The Ghost."Ayana!" A soft but firm voice called her from the top of the stairs. "Bring Lilian up here, and reign in the red wolf."Ayana slowly, and robotically turned Lilian, nudging her upstairs. With her mind, she sealed the cell once more. Lilian was in shock as her legs wobbled up the stairs with Ayana still pointing a gun at her back. At least, she was able to confirm that all three of them were locked up in the same cell.Wait. Where the hell was Hailey? She had come with them, hadn't she? When they got to the top of the stairs, they found a patron waiting up there for them, and it wasn't Indie.Lilian peered into the living room and she could begin to see signs of life from the other Patrons, making her wonder what might have gone down before she arrived. Something told her that it had something to do with her sister, Lorraine."Welcome, Lilian." The woman's eyes sparkled as she led Lilian into the room, casually stepping over Daemon's stiff body. "We've b

Chapter 134Mine To Kill.It didn't take up to a minute before all three stood in front of a posh living room. Lilian, Daemon and Hailey.There were five people seated in the room, and one could feel the tension. It was almost suffocating. The five people looked as if they were angry, and at the same time, mourning."Uh, hi?" Lilian almost squeaked. "We are here..."Indie was the first to catch herself. She turned to look at her visitors and she nodded towards them. "We can see that."There was a sharp sound and Lilian watched in horror as Daemon fell to the ground. His blood was coating the white tiles of the living room. Lilian and Hailey spun around in shock to find Ayana and Kieran holding metal weapons, pointed at where Daemon had stood."Sorry, Lilian." Ayana shrugged with a cruel smile on her face. "We don't need any more threats."Kieran avoided Lilian's eyes and strode past both of them. Lilian fell to her knees, trying to hold Daemon up. But his eyes were closed, and his br

Chapter 133The Weak One.Lilian turned in her sleep, there had been a ripple in her dream. She groaned in her sleep, her physical face contorting as though she was in pain. She turned around to see who it was this time, thinking it was one of the Patrons again, but she was surprised to see another really young woman."Hello, Lilian." The woman's face was devoid of any form of emotions.Lilian's heart skipped a beat. Why did she find this woman so familiar? Why did it seem like she had met this woman before?"Hello, you." Her voice was skeptical. "Who are you, and what do you want from me?""I am the witch you're looking for." The woman told her. "I am Giselle."A gasp left Lilian's mouth as she struggled to get closer to the woman who seemed to be floating on the clouds, but she couldn't move. It was as if half of her body wasn't functioning again. Giselle's eyes hardened when she saw Lilian's struggle."First of all, I would have told you that your quest would lead you nowhere." Gis

Chapter 132Made A Prisoner."Are you sure you're ready for this?" Giselle asked Lorraine for the umpteenth time that evening.They were about to enter into the outer borders of the ancient witches' coven. Lorraine forced on her fake smile and playfully rolled her eyes."I'm fine." She lied through her teeth. "I have forgotten everything and forgiven everyone that has hurt me in the past. It's all behind me now."Giselle searched her eyes to find the traces of a lie, but Lorraine's skills were almost perfect. You couldn't tell the truth from a lie with her facial features. She hoped in her heart that Lorraine was telling the truth, she wouldn't want her to be thrown out or disgraced."Fine..." Giselle turned away from her and stretched her hand into the air. "If you look closely, this area is covered by a really thin veil. Use the eyes of your witch to look at it. Numb your other abilities and let your spell lead you."Lorraine took a deep breath and closed her eyes, reaching out her