Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINETAYLOR’S POV“Zephyr. I’m so sorry.” I apologized again, one of my eyes twisted. Imagining how much pain he was about to face made my shudder. Resha brought his a nice clean towel. He bit down on it, gripping onto the sides of the bed. On a good day, that position would have riled me up and rocked my body with sensations of excitement but right now, it only made a my heart ache. I scooped some of the gel-like substance with three fingers and I smudged it on the wound, using my thumb to evenly smoothen the paste. Zephyr groaned, the bed frame contracting. He was trying to fight the urge to scream but he couldn’t . His face had the sign of fear on every corner. His grip tightened more and more, the bed frame cracking and the sound of it echoing through the room. At a point I had to turn to the she-lycan and yell. “What kind of pain reliever is this?! He is far worse than he has been. Are you trying to kill him or something?!”“Patience child. It is working it way up to that.” My e
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY EIGHT TAYLOR’S POV“Oh dear goddess.” I turned,. Looking at Zephyr. He was chin tight, which face squeezed in pain. His eyes had started to redden. He was in terrible pain and it wasn’t going away.“We need to do something about his pain. Please tell me that you know how to do that. We can talk about how he got hurt latter.” I reverted my attention to the healer in front of me. She was quiet, staring at me. From the uneasy way she sucked in each breath, I could tell she didn’t know how to stop it. My heart sank, tears filling my eyes. I gasped. “Oh heaven, you don’t know how do you?” She waved her head. “I’m sorry. I really wish I can do more but I’ve never treated anyone with wounds that were inflicted by dark magic. I only know what it looks like.” I stood up, ghostly walking to her. I gripped her head, tears rolled down my cheeks. “Your mother, she can do something right? Come on tell me something, anything at all as doing as its helpful. Please. I can’t let him die. He can’t die!”
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVENTAYLOR’S POV“Right this way.” She said, leading us into a house far away from the entrance and the tents they had pitched for the sick. “You will all be safe in here. Even the sorcerer’s magic cannot sense you here.” She assured us. The house was a very old establishment but it was clean and tidy like someone had been putting in the effort to ensure that tan empty house like this was still inhabitable. There obviously had to be a good reason why. “The rooms here should be enough for all of you. Are the soldiers staying too?” she inquired, trying to lift a table so we could pass. Zulu hurried to her, taking it from her.“I need you soldiers to be our eyes and ears on the street. So I’m afraid you guys can’t wait here.”“No problem My king. We know our mission. We never intended to sheath our swords and lay them down. My king we will return with news at that same hour as your friend. Till then.” They bowed and left. Only Zephyr, Zulu, I and Resha were left in the house. Zephyr pic
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SIXTAYLOR’S POVI let go, staggering back. My eyes laced with shock. I… I actually killed him, with my bare hands. I couldn’t leave him here, out in the open. I grabbed him and rolled him into that bushes, covering his up. I picked up the clothes on the floor, folded them all up pretty well and hurried on towards the others.The close I got the stronger their scent became. I was running and perhaps that’s why they hid. They had heard my footsteps. I can closer and closer to our hideout then, when I felt I was near enough, I attempted to call out their names. But the instant my lips parted, someone grabbed me from behind. My heart sank immediately. I struggled, clawing at his arms, screaming Zephyr’s name in my head. The Lycan groaned and instantly I knew who it was. Its been a long time since I had crossed paths with him but somehow I managed to remember. I stopped struggling immediately. He let me go. I spun around. He was nursing his injured arm. I kicked him too.“Aww.” His voice
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVETAYLOR’S POVI was certain that it was time for me to finally show them all what happened to me when I blacked out. We were all waiting, out hearts beating fast, perspiration on everyone’s brow while they watched the figure emerge from behind the giant rock but the instant we saw what it was we had been waiting for, everyone eased immediately, letting out long exhales.The wolf bowed. It was Eden, the shadow. Oscala did say he had sent him ahead so we weren’t all that surprised that he was the one who had caused the event that made the air dense with the scent of blood.“I waited for all of you but you were slow. I got bored so I took out my boredom on the enemy hiding away in a path that I don’t think any of you know exists. Come with me.” He said. We followed him into the bushes and a little further till we were nearing what seemed to be hole in that ground which lead into a underground compartment.“I don’t know where it will take you to but I have a good feeling it will send y
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR ZEPHYR’S POVWe buried the wolf under a giant oak tree, beautiful and peaceful. Then we sat at another corner of the tree to map up our next move. Oscala too the duty of waking Taylor. For that he would need to lay her somewhere . Zulu and I put heads tog and in the end, Taylor was lain on the leaves we had gathered to create a makeshift. We gave them a little distance while we drew up a map on the dirt floor. “This is the path from the bridge pas to the Lycan kingdom. I doubt that foolish sorcerer would be expecting us to take the forbidden road however we still have to be prepared incase his people are there.” I plotted, drawing out that line indicating the route.“Once we get there, we will fly under the radar and make it to this house. A certain ally of mine lives here. She is the one person I am certain will not betray me no matter what.”Zulu adds, showing me the direction to follow. “We will need to steal some clothes here. It’s a shelter I made for Lycans who can nearly g
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contract marriage with a crippled Billionaire
"You're here to play nurse, not to pretend you care," he snapped, his cold gaze locking onto hers.
"And you are here to waste your life because it's easier than fighting for it," she shot back, her voice shaking but defiant.
He wheeled closer, his jaw clenched. "Don't think for a second that you can fix what is so broken."
I'm not here to fix you," she whispered, her eyes unrelenting. "I'm here because I believe there's more to you than this bitterness.
He was the untouchable golden boy of his family, a magnetic presence destined to inherit a sprawling empire. His charm, his power, and his perfection made him unstoppable until a car crash shattered his life and left him confined to a wheelchair. His once-loyal followers turned their backs, leaving him drowning in the bitterness of betrayal.
She was living proof of her family-a forgotten daughter whose dreams of becoming a doctor kept her sane amidst years of neglect. All she wanted in life was freedom, but fate had other plans. Forced into a contract marriage with the epitome of misery, she found herself engulfed in a battle she never asked for.
Their worlds collide in a storm of resentment and vulnerability. Underneath his bitterness, though, lies the ruins of a man who had everything to lose-and the dim hope of someone who could help him find it again. As she works her way through his fury, and he pushes against her kindness, a bond forms-a bond neither expected.
But with jealous rivals scheming in the shadows and old wounds threatening to tear them apart, their fight for love becomes a war for survival. Can two broken souls find strength in each other, or will the scars of their pasts destroy them both?
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-one: The VisitChapter Twenty-one: The Visit"Hello, big sis. Hi, Mr. Caldwell," Clara said, grinning widely as she stopped by the door. "Surprise! I brought gifts."Just as Maya was about to speak, one of the guards rushed in. "Sorry, ma'am, I'm sorry, sir," he bowed to Ethan and Maya. "We tried to stop her at the gate, but she forced her way in. We can drag her out now if you don't mind."The guard nodded to two of his men, who moved to grab Clara. "No, leave her. You can go," Ethan said, his rich baritone voice commanding but soft.Clara's eyes flashed with annoyance. "Your guards are mannerless. You need to ditch them and hire another security team. I can't believe they were trying to harass me..."She paused, her eyes darting between Maya and Ethan suspiciously. "Did I interrupt something?"Maya and Ethan exchanged a nervous glance, and they spoke in unison. "No, no." Maya added, "We're just surprised to see you."Clara was the last person Maya wanted to see. Three years ago, Clara had forged h
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty: Dine and KissChapter Twenty: Dine and KissAs Maya entered the dining room, she stopped at the door, her eyes widening in surprise. The dining table was set with precision: plates, cutlery, and napkins were arranged perfectly, water glasses were filled, and small, scented candles cast a soft glow on the white tablecloth. The flames danced gently, glinting off the wine glasses between them. Soft music played in the background, and trays of food were arranged in order."You did all of this?" Maya asked, blinking hard, her surprise evident in her voice. "I...I thought you were joking."Ethan smiled, leading her to her seat at the right-hand side of the table. "Now you know I'm serious. Come on in, let's eat; you must be starving." He pulled out her chair, and she sat down, still looking around in wonder."My lady," he said, bowing his head stylishly, making her giggle. He then wheeled himself to the head of the table.The aroma of the food wafted through the air, and Maya's lips curled into a coy smi
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Chapter: Chapter Nineteen: The Invitation.Chapter Nineteen: The Invitation.One of the investors stood up and cleared his throat."You both did extremely well at your presentation. Your ideas are brilliant and valid." He adjusted the frame of his eyeglass. "My colleagues and I will be needing some time to discuss about this. We will get back to you when our decision is finalized. This meeting is hereby adjourned. Thank you."Maya walked up to the investors; she quickly shook hands with them and Thomas who was already standing there."You did great," Thomas said as he shook her hand."More than you expected." She smirked as she withdrew her hand from Thomas's."Honestly, I never...." He paused and inhaled deeply. "I never expected such manner of presentation and boldness from you. And your ideas," he kissed his fingers. "They were mind-blowing. You swept me off my feet. Well done, Maya.""Thank you." Maya tossed her hair over her shoulder, and turned to leave. "And you too," she stopped midway. "You did well. Your ideas were b
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Chapter: Chapter Eighteen: The Presentation.Chapter Eighteen: The Presentation.The investors burst into laughter. Thomas face turned red as he gave Maya a cold stare."Mr. Thomas, can you please take your seat? There is no need for this argument. Remember you kept us waiting; don't waste more of our time. Let's get to business." One of the investors said as he tapped the table."Can I be the first to present while that bitc.." he bit the inside of his cheek and cleared his throat. "Sorry, I mean Mrs. Caldwell prepare herself?" He asked, correcting himself."Okay, you can start." Another of the investor said."Thank you," he bowed slightly as he stood up and walked to the podium. "I will go straight to the point without wasting much of your time." He clicked on the projector. "Since the plan your company has is for the rural area, I think it's best you construct a cable-stayed bridge from the county," he touched the screen. "Down to the city since they lack a good bridge, and just imagine the Thomas company doing such a thing
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Chapter: Chapter Seventeen: The Confrontation.Chapter Seventeen: The Confrontation.Immediately George drove through the massive iron gates; Maya quickly glanced through her plans once more. She noticed the car has been moving in circles in the parking lot."George, why are we still moving? Isn't the car supposed to be parked by now?" She asked as her fingers moved swiftly on her keyboard."Sorry, ma'am, I can't see any vacant space in the parking lot; they are all filled up." George replied as he tries to maneuver his way through the cars.Maya looked up from her laptop, "what the fuck?" She murmured under her breath as she glance through the tinted window. "How about the VIP and the private section?""All filled up ma'am. Judging from the type of cars here, I guess the president or some top dignitaries are present today. Because these cars," He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel. "They look more like a convoy.""Okay, George, if I keep on sitting here,I will be late for the meeting; it's best I drop here. Look for a sp
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Chapter: Chapter Sixteen: The Edit.Chapter Sixteen: The Edit.Ethan wheeled his chair to Maya's room; he stopped at the entrance as he took in the view of the room: sheets of paper scattered across the wooden table and the floor, a notepad on the cushion, a cup of coffee and an empty bag of chips on the floor, a drawing board with different diagrams on the wall and Maya seated right behind the wooden table as she focused on the laptop before her with squinted eyes as she typed some things on the keyboard of her laptop, surfing through the internet and jotted down something on the jotter beside the laptop, that she barely noticed his presence."Getting ready for tomorrow?" Ethan's rich baritone voice filled the room, thereby making Maya jumpy."My gosh!" Maya gasped as placed her hands on her chest. "I didn't even notice you were here." The corner of her lips curled up into a quick smile. "How long have you been watching." She tucked some strands of hair behind her ear.Ethan's lips pressed into a thin line as he shrug
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