LOGIN( ALEXA'S POV)The music played in the background as we moved across the floor, Luke leaned in, a smug smile on his lips. "I am glad to see your body hasn't forgotten who it belongs to," he whispered. I grated my teeth in anger. He twirled me around, pulling me back into his chest suddenly, the closeness sending a shiver down my spine. I hated that my body still reacted to him this way, I needed to get away from this man before I lost my composure and destroyed everything. We didn't have the same idea, because at that moment, he leaned closer, his lips on my ear, he nipped the skin softly. "Have you slept with him yet, little Dove?" he hissed.I slammed my heel down onto his shoe in anger, like he had the right to ask. He let out a sharp hiss of pain but didn't let go, instead, he held me tighter. "Still defiant, I see," he murmured, his warm breath on my ear, making me weak. He spun me one last time, before ending the dance with a mockingly perfect bow.I turned to the now silent
(ALEXA'S POV)Ten days of playing the fool for Garary. I walked into the breakfast room, with a fake smile on my face, across the table, Garary watched me with those analyzing eyes as usual, I am sure he doubted I could buy his lies, but here we were. I turned my attention to little Klaus. He sat there fidgeting with a butter knife. I bent down and pressed a kiss against his warm cheek, he beamed, his face lighting up brightly.“Good morning, Mama,” he said happily in that sweet, high pitched baby voice.I smiled back, playing with his chubby checks. Looking into his gray eyes was like seeing a young Luke, he was a painful reminder of his father.“A package for you, Miss,” a butler suddenly announced.I took it, examining it suspiciously as I turned it over in my hands. Who could send me a package? Since moving in under Garary’s care, I have been isolated from the outside world. The only time I went out was when he took me to work and let the paparazzi capture our beautiful marriage,
(ALEXA'S POV)Luke stood next to his car, silently watching us. He dropped his cigarette, crashing it on the pavement with his heel. I almost went back to the car, I wasn't ready to face him yet. This felt like stepping onto a battlefield. With Luke I still wasn't sure where his loyalty lay.“Wow. I must say, I am impressed,” He laughed mockingly as he watched me in Garary’s arms. His gaze swept over us. “I didn’t believe it at first, but here we are, I still can't believe you two fooled me for that long.” He paused as if lost in thought. “But I am confused, what kind of game were you two playing when Alexa pretended to be Ryan?”So he believed I had been with Garary all along. What story did Garary fabricate during stay at the hospital? I wondered, forgetting my own game. Garary pulled me firmly behind him as his eyes searched mine for any recognition or sign of memory, I lowered my gaze slowly pretending to be lost and confused. Luke was supposed to be a total stranger to me now,
(ALEXA'S POV)I stood there alone, staring at the crumpled piece of paper in my hands. It was a simple command. "Forget him."I knew Linsley had slipped it in my hands before she disappeared, but why, who was I supposed to forget? And more importantly, why? Completely lost in thought, I wandered out of the building and stepped into the street. A car appeared out of nowhere and knocked me hard off the ground. Through the panic, I saw Luke running toward me, he stretched his hands trying to catch me, but he was too late. My head slammed against the cold pavement, and the world went black.When I finally gained back my consciousness, my eyes burned. I was in a really bright room, basing off the scent I was in a hospital. Everything was quiet except the voices whispering next to me. "Do you think she remembers?" a woman whispered.But her voice was familiar, it was Linsley. I fought hard to adjust to the light. I wanted a glass of water."I don't think so, Lin," a man replied with a hea
(ALEXA'S POV)I wanted to laugh. Was she mocking me, or just stalling for time?"The Orchid has existed for five centuries," Linsley repeated, her voice low but serious. "And so have we."I stared at her. Did she actually believe she was some kind of vampire? If my life wasn't full of ridiculous realities, I would have laughed. "Who exactly is we?" I asked."All of us. The ones at the very top." She replied like it wasn't a joke."Wow." I shook my head, convinced she had finally lost her mind."Diana was the first success after centuries of waiting," She continued, ignoring my now surprised and scared face, what if she was serious? "She had almost everything we needed, but lacked the ability to reproduce with us. She couldn't provide the hormone we needed. So, we set her free and waited."“Set her free” I murmured, a cold realization washing over me, even Grandma Daisy was never free. "So you knew about my grandmother? My cousins?" I asked.Linsley laughed softly. "Every single person
( ALEXA'S POV)Brandon kept glancing at his watch, his anxiety clear even in the small mirror on the dressing table I watching him from. The room felt heavy and lived in, like a hotel room that has been occupied for far too long. I gripped the window sill, my fingers aching from holding on too long. I glanced around anxiously wondering why our target was taking so much time.Just as I was about to give up, the door clicked open. Cole walked in, it's been long since I had seen him, but I could clearly see he looked lost and tired. His face was strained by stress, his beard overgrown, and his eyes had lost their usual spark. Dr. Gwen followed closely behind him.She set a bag of groceries on the table and sat beside him on the bed.“Please, don't hurt her,” Cole begged as soon as he sat down, his voice trembling. “She made a mistake, but she will change.”“Change?” Dr. Gwen mused, her voice filled with mockery. “How? If only she had been obedient, we wouldn't be here.”Cole laughed, hi
(ALEXA'S POV)"Anna Lithel"I called in surprise and she raised her hand in recognition. Dr. Gwen, beaming with a proud smile, gently pulled the two young women closer. "Alexa, meet my two nieces, Anna and Samantha Lithel," she introduced.I looked closely at the two women. I knew them far too well
(ALEXA'S POV)"Alexa..." Harper's voice echoed throughout the room as she stammered, her shocked eyes going from Luke to me. "Luke... you knew?" she asked, her tone filled with accusation.Luke smiled as he faced me. "Apparently," he said, "they are two different people.”Harper looked back at me.
(ALEXA'S POV)I was so tired when I got home, after a quick shower and pretending to go to bed I finally sneaked out of the house. I couldn't risk using the front door, terrified that I was being watched. I climbed onto the bus, and headed for the garage that was becoming really familiar. After a f
(ALEXA'S POV)Rachel burst into the office, her face filled with anger. Here we go, I thought, I knew she had got the message. She looked like she was about to explode, lucky for Luke, he managed to quickly grab her and pull her out of the room. I let out a long sigh, the tension leaving my shoulde







