(ALEXA'S POV)I leaned back in my chair once I saw Luke standing behind the trembling maid. "He budged in," she said, her body shaking."What are you doing here?" I demanded."I am here to take you home," he said. "I just don't understand why I am not allowed in my in-laws' home." He then turned to Grandpa, his tone softening. "I am sorry for coming uninvited, Mr. Wilton.""You know?" Mum Eleanor asked. I sighed before I could answer."Unfortunately, yes," I admitted.Grandpa's sharp gaze darted between the two of us. I immediately threw my hands up in defense. "No, I didn't tell him," I said."Let's go home," Luke insisted, giving a respectful bow to Grandpa. "We shall talk another time, Mr. Wilton.""I am not going with you," I said stubbornly.He looked at me as he closed the distance between us. "Why?" he asked, his voice low.I crossed my arms over my chest. "We broke up, remember?" I said facing him defiantly "I am not staying with a person who doesn't trust me.""I am staying w
(ALEXA'S POV)I sat inside the taxi barely noticing the world outside. I had walked out of Hunter Corporation with nothing but Luke's white shirt. As the car pulled up to the entrance of the Wilton house, I pushed a wad of cash at the driver and moved out, my body shivering from the cold.I stood before the doors, doubting my decision. Just as I raised a trembling hand to knock, the door swung open.“Oh my God, Alexa! What happened to you?” Mum Eleanor stood there, her eyes wide with shock. She was beautifully dressed, in a pink long dinner dress. I hugged her tightly enjoying the scent of her perfume.“Are you going somewhere?” I asked.“Yes, on a date with Robert,” she replied happily. “He said he had something important to tell me.”I stared at her carefully. I had to choose my words carefully. “Have you… have you been out of the house lately?”“No,” she shook her head. “I have been on house rest. Father has had all my meals specially prepared.”I sighed. “That’s great,” I whispere
( ALEXA'S POV)I lay in bed, wide awake, my mind filled with one question. Was I ready to be a mother? Absolutely not. I wondered why Luke suddenly seemed interested in a child. Seeking a small comfort in the darkness, I idly traced lines on his chest with my fingertips.He stirred, his voice low against my hair. "Go to sleep, little dove.""Do you ever actually sleep?" I whispered back.He chuckled. "When I am holding you like this," he admitted, "I drift in and out."We lay in silence, I finally gathered the courage to voice the secret I that has been bothering me. "Gladys isn't my mother," I said, my voice barely making a sound.“I know,” He responded calmly, his voice completely devoid of surprise. "How?" I asked, although a part of me had suspected he knew."I had a DNA test done a while ago," he explained, his voice filling up the darkness. "I just didn't want to burst your happy bubble." I fell silent again, processing his words."Nicole isn't the mother of the twins," I state
Luke carried me into his office and straight to his private resting area. He laid me gently on the bed, his fingers moving with care as he undressed me. After he had undressed himself, he lifted me and carried us both into the shower. A contented sigh escaped me as the warm water washed over my skin, washing the dread away.Slowly he shampooed my hair, gently caressing my body."Why didn't you fight back earlier?" he murmured."I didn't want to cause you any trouble," I said.He let out a soft laugh. "Since when do you care about me, Little Dove?""Since you became my man," I replied, a small, sheepish smile touching my lips. My spirits began to lift again after days.He carried me back to the bed after the shower, holding me as he covered my face, my neck, and my shoulders with soft kisses. I drifted off to sleep.I woke to the soft, wet caress of his tongue. “Hmmmm” I moaned He bit me, just slightly, sending a shiver through me. I lifted my head and saw him smiling up at me from b
(ALEXA'S POV)Immediately I got home, I quickly threw on a simple office shirt and pants. I started moving, almost running towards the Hales Corporation building. My heels clicked on the floor as I rushed towards Luke's office.As I reached the door, a hand suddenly shot out, blocking my path. I stopped abruptly, looking up to see who it was. "Miss, you are not allowed inside," A voice stated.I turned to face Luke's assistant. She was the same person who had once made me and Lala wait for hours in an empty hall for hours, the first time we had come looking for Luke. "What do you mean?" I asked."I have been instructed not to let any strangers in," she replied, her expression unyielding.I sighed in frustration. "If you don't mind me asking, who gave such instructions?"Her chin lifted slightly. "The Future Lady of the Hunters Corporation. If you want to see Mr. Hunters, you will have to make a reservation first."I almost laughed at the ridiculous title. "And where is she?" I asked
(ALEXA'S POV)Nicole’s voice was filled with a chilling calmness. "Nothing," she said, "I enrolled him."I turned towards her, her words finally cutting through my confusion. At this point I realised I was in grave danger. I moved back but stopped, Michael was burning in my hands, his skin felt like he was on fire, I had to leave this place."Okay, Nicole, let's calm down," I said, using my soothing voice as I held Michael tighter. "He may not be your child by blood, but you have raised him for eight years. Please, just let me get him to a hospital".She laughed, a cruel laugh. "I was only keeping them to control Owen Hales," she said. "He stupidly thinks they are his grandchildren. But with you here," she gestured towards me, "I don't care if they live or die". She focused on me. "Are you willing to exchange them for yourself?""Me?" I said, my finger pointing at my own chest in disbelief. "Why would you want me?""Oh, for so many reasons, Aconite," she said triumphly. I was only mom