LOGIN(ALEXA'S POV)“Cousin?” Michael sneered, his voice judgemental. “As far as I recall, my father only ever had one brother. Did Dad Luke go off and father another bastard?”I stared at him down, my anger cutting right through him. “He is adopted,” I said, my voice hard and warning.Michael locked eyes with me curiously and began moving forward at an aggressive speed. Then he turned, his attention shifting to the doorway as Luke walked into the room with Adal.They looked at the room and sighed. “Dad!” Michelle called out softly. I thought she was greeting Luke but to my surprise she hurried past him and threw herself into Adal’s arms.A sharp gasp escaped in my throat, the striking resemblance suddenly clicked into place. The twins were the children the Princess of Lanka had lost fifteen years ago. I laughed softly at the realization. So Nicole had stolen those babies back then, no wonder it had been so easy for her to dump them on me to raise. I looked at Adal holding his daughter clo
(ALEXA'S POV)The days that followed were silent. I spent most of them taking care of Klaus, I grew closer to my child, Klaus was an intelligent child but just like Rachel had unknowingly said, he carried his father's traits a hundred percent. “Nombre,” Rachel called out, her voice breaking through my thoughts.Lately, she had made it her personal mission to win over Klaus. When his strong attachment to me and icy distance toward her proved unyielding, she shifted her strategy. She was determined to win me over instead, she has gone as far as buying me gifts.I stepped into the living room and froze.Sitting together were four teenagers. Michelle sat with an undeniable royal elegance but I still recognized her immediately, I always would. Her hair was up in a neat ponytail pinned with a delicate blue ribbon. She was wearing a soft white dress embroidered with tiny blue flowers, she looked breathtakingly beautiful. She was seated between two boys that were both dressed entirely in bl
ALEXA'S POV)He smiled, that beautiful smile of his. “We are here,” he said, his voice gentle and welcoming. “Maybe someday I will explain everything to you.” He said dismissively as he stepped out, holding the door for me as I followed him.“When you go inside, stick to the story. You were in an accident, a stranger helped you and took you to the hospital, that's where you have been all this time.” He paused. “Also I already cleared the story with Klaus.” I nodded as something deep inside me broke once again, of course he was still married to Rachel. How stupid was I to hope for more.“Can you trust me?” he asked, his eyes searching mine. I sighed quietly, he was always confusing me.“Trust has already cost me too much.” I finally answered as I walked past him toward the door. He didn’t argue. He just nodded, and reached around me to open the door.“You are finally here,” Rachel said happily as soon as we walked through the door. She almost jumped in happiness when she saw me, b
(ALEXA'S POV)“I left the Orchid, after the white house was raided by the police and burned to the ground." I began. "But I wasn’t alone. I had your mother with me.” My voice shook as the memories became clear in my mind. “I went to the location you sent. A small house in the woods.” “But I never left an address,” he said, his face twisted in confusion. I reached out and took his hand, my thumb brushing over his fingers as I composed myself. “I know, very soon it hit me. You couldn't leave us there alone like that. It was Adak.” I swallowed hard, “The house he sent us to was on the verge of breaking down. Chloe was weak. Every morning she would wake up vomiting. We had no food, no money, and I didn’t know how to reach you. I didn’t even know if you were alive.” He looked down, his jaw tight in anger. “Then Adak arrived, that is when I realized Chloe was pregnant.” I said, my voice full of anger at the memories. “His obsession with your mother ran so deep than I had imagined, h
(ALEXA'S POV)I woke up in panic, my heart hammering against my chest. I was once again in an unfamiliar room. The sheets coiled around my legs as I scanned every corner. Where was I? Where was Klaus? At the thought of Klaus, I panicked and swung my legs over the bed rushing to the door, but before my fingers could touch the handle, it swung open on its own. “Miss Jones. It is nice to see you again.” A woman’s voice sang in the dim light, smooth and warm. I blinked, squinting my eyes so I could see her clearly. Slowly she came into focus, and I recognized her. The makeup artist. The one who had turned me into Nombre before. So this was the plan.“Well! We meet again, I guess.” I said and she smiled. After arranging her things, she guided me to the bathroom. The hot water did little to wash away the tension in my shoulders, but it helped. I took my time, questioning if trusting Luke was a smart move.When I was finally done, she was waiting with her kit. I sat still as she work
(ALEXA'S POV)“No…… that can't be true,” I screamed like a mad woman as I watched them walk away.The second the door clicked shut, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. But I couldn't relax. My gut told me someone was still watching. So I did the only thing that made sense. I buried my face in a pillow and sobbed like I was mourning a lost lover. But I wasn’t crying for a lover. I was grieving my options. I couldn’t stay here, neither could Klaus. I needed a way out, fast. And there was only one person I dared to trust with both our lives.I spotted a small note book on the table and picked it up. I began small but soon I was doodling, covering the entire book with random pictures, but I left a simple Dove at the edge of every paper. It was surrender, if Linsley was working with Luke for whatever reason then he must be watching. So I waited. I had made my decision, anywhere was safer than with Garary. For two days I waited as I played my part. The hospital room was tu
(ALEXA'S POV)Rose and I tiptoed through the dark room, our breaths silent. After Samantha and Dr. Gwen had left, a team had come and searched this place upside down, we had narrowly escaped, now we didn't dare make a sound as we left. I couldn't help but wonder if this was all a trap designed to i
Rose and I stepped into the cramped apartment, the air in the room was heavy with take away, it smelled like an abandoned place. Did Linsley really live here? I walked in suspiciously but I had to speak to her, I needed anything to help me get rid of Anna.Anna has been one of the leaders of the H
(ALEXA'S POV)Alexa! Alexa!" he called out a few times before I finally snapped back to reality.So he was no longer calling me little dove. I sneered, what a liar! I turned to face him, deciding it was time to end this cat and mouse game."When will I get Klaus back?" I asked, refusing to beat aro
(LUKE'S POV)I looked again at the small boy sitting in my office. His pants were torn, his shirt was soiled, but a wide, goofy smile lit up his face as he held out his little hands, silently asking to be picked up. My eyes welled up with unexpected tears. Something about him made me emotional. I l







