LOGINAudrey’s POVI didn't think I just acted. I quickly sprang up and moved my body off the bed.“Audrey? What are you?…”I let out a sharp, choked gasp as I let my legs give way. I collapsed forward, my hands hitting the floor with a loud thud. “Oh! My head…”“Oh my God, Audrey!” Eleanor let out, dropping the bag instantly to rush to my side. She grabbed my shoulders, her face full of panic and concern. “Your body is not ready to be up! You’re still so weak!”As she stood over me, helping me back toward the bed, I used the chaos. My foot hooked around the strap of the bag on the floor. With one swift, silent kick, I sent it sliding deep under the shadows of the bed frame.“I'm sorry,” I whispered, leaning into her as she sat me back down. I looked up at her with watery, grateful eyes. “I just... I wanted to tell you how sweet you've been to me. Especially at the party. The way you defended me against Alana... I don’t know what I would have done without you.”Eleanor’s expression softened
Drecos’s POVThe air in the hospital corridor was thick, but it was nothing compared to the tension inside the room. The moment I heard the words come out of Audrey’s mouth the words hit me like a physical blow.I took a step closer to Audrey’s bed as I stood in between the doctor and Audrey. My blood runs cold. Secrets are dangerous in my world; they are shadows where the enemies hide. I watched as the doctor excused himself, his eyes fixed on mine as he quickly looked away seconds before he hurried out. I didn't like the way he avoided my gaze.I walked towards Audrey’s bed. “What secret Audrey?” I asked with a low voice demanding the truth. “What were you two discussing that I’m not allowed to know?”She looked at me, and for a moment the world seemed to stop. Her eyes held pain and unshed tears. She looked so fragile, her face was pale except for the faint flush on her cheeks. There wasn't any hint of deception in her expression, only a haunting vulnerability that made my chest ac
Drecos’s POV My gun stayed pointed at her forehead as she kept blabbering. I wanted to see the light leave her eyes. I wanted to hear her beg for her life. But as she made to speak again the room exploded. Bang. The girls head snapped back, then she slumped to the ground. I turned around, my gun still in the air, my heart was pounding with hot pure rage. Eleanor stood there, her face looking pale her pistol still smoking. “What the hell did you just do?” I shouted. My mind was going crazy. Even if I wanted her dead I also wanted to hear what she had to say, I wanted to be the one to pull the trigger. “Why did you shoot her? I wanted her to die by my hands.” Eleanor looked at the body, then at me, her eyes teary up. “I’m sorry, Drecos. I just… I didn't know what came over me I had to do it I hand a feeling she was going to lie to you, and it made me so angry. Seeing her sit there after what she did to Audrey... I just couldn't take it. I got carried away with rage. I know you w
Alana’s POVI lay still on the armchair at the spa, my face covered in a facial mask, when my phone buzzed. I reached for my phone immediately and I saw Eleanor’s name. I quickly answered the call. His voice was sharp and filled with panic which made me sit upright.“We have to meet now,” she said.“Velvet Cellar. One hour,” I replied, waving away the aesthetician. I didn't care about the treatment anymore; if Eleanor was calling like this, the world was on fire.******************************An hour later, I stepped into the dim, private booth at the Velvet Cellar. Eleanor was already there, picking at her nails. Her face was a picture of disappointment.“She’s alive,” Eleanor said without saying hello. “After you called I went to the hospital to see things for myself, but she’s going to make it. She’ll be discharged in a few days.”I felt a wave of cold fury. “So we failed? All that risk for nothing?”“It's actually worse,” Eleanor whispered, leaning over the table. “Drecos is on
Drecos’s POVI strolled back towards Audrey’s room, my shoes tapping gently against the hospital floor. My thoughts were spiraling. I couldn't quite process the news, unable to understand the reason why anyone would want my Audrey dead. I was inches away from the door when I stopped on my track. I saw Eleanor through the small glass window.She was sitting by Audrey’s bed side. From the way she looked at Audrey, it didn't seem she was worried about her. She was looking intensely and that bothered me a little. Her eyes were scanning her from her head to her toes looking at her as if she was angry at her for something I couldn't quite wrap my head around.I was about to push the door open when a nurse approached with a clipboard. I quickly stepped in front of her, stopping her before she could enter.“Is she strong enough to go home now?” I asked my mind racing. I didn't want Audrey in this public space anymore. I wanted her in a place where I could control every person who had access
Audrey’s POVAs soon as the shadowy figure tried to inject me I struggled to remove my hand, my head swinging from left to right so he couldn't inject me, then I felt a firm heavy hand gripping my shoulders.My eyes snapped open. I was gasping for air, my chest thudding as I looked up. It was Drecos. He was leaning over me looking at me with concern.“Hey, hey… breathe, Audrey you’re okay look at me you look like you’ve seen a ghost.”I was freaking out and I couldn't stop shaking. I lifted my hands pointing at the direction where the shadow stood. I tried to call out Drecos' name but my throat was tight. I opened my eyes but no sound came out.Drecos didn't let go. He grabbed my hands, holding them tightly in his own to stop them from shaking. He forced me to look into his eyes, making me calm.“He was just standing over there, Drecos,” I whispered, pointing in the same direction again. “He wanted to inject me.”“There is no one here, Audrey,” he said, in a calm and soothing voice. “
Micheal’s POV“Michael, I’m serious. I’m not even suggesting.” Alana gave a sharp, cutting reply as she banged the brochure onto my desk. “You have to be available for the cake tasting today and also we have to check out the last three venues. We need to make a decision fast. I won't have the Marce
Drecos POVMy phone rang just as I was finishing a call with one of my managers.I almost put my phone away but then I saw the name. It was the secret guard I assigned to watch Audrey.I quickly picked the call.“Boss, something is wrong with ma’m Audrey she just… she just collapsed.”Time stopped,
Alana’s POVThe boutique was quiet, only the sound of wine glasses and the sound of hangers moving along clothing racks. I looked at my reflection on the three-way mirror admiring my emerald green backless gown that draped my gold stilettos. It was a dress made only for queens. I smiled at myself i
Drecos POVThe silence of my study was the only thing keeping my head from exploding. I leaned back into the heavy leather chair, letting my head drop against the backrest and closing my eyes. The day had been one problem or the other. From dealing with the lamberto situation to the suffocating pan







