Elena - POV"I am sitting behind the desk, reviewing the document Mr. Ford gave. Everything was correct, and the pay was more than what Christian offered."Ms. Hayes, this deal is good. We should go ahead with this," Janice said, double-checking if any catch or clause could affect me later. But what troubled me was why this stranger from the day I met was helping me selflessly. What was the real deal about trusting someone blindly because of their generous act? It could be a ploy to get into my pants."I need to think about it, Janice." Janice looked up from the documents and gave me a perplexed stare."Why, Ms. Hayes, is there something wrong?" I shook my head."How about this, Janice? You call my financial adviser and lawyer tomorrow to my office." Janice still stared at me, not following my thought process. I knew she couldn't because I didn't need anyone's help and didn't want to become a damsel in distress. I was going to be the producer of my movie."Janice, do you understand wha
Elena—POV As I caught sight of the hallway scene, the trail of blood leading to Mr. Ford's door, my senses went on high alert. Could Mr. Ford be in danger? I quickly grabbed my cell phone, preparing to call for medical help. But before I could even knock on his door, it swung open to reveal Mr. Ford, shirtless and with his shorts riding low on his hips. His gaze held me captive, and I couldn't help but gulp at the intensity of his appearance. "Come in, Elena," he said, his deep voice making my hormones go overdrive. As I entered his luxurious apartment, Mr. Ford's hungry gaze never left me. I averted my eyes, taking a deep breath to steady myself. "What brings you here?" he asked, walking closer until he was standing uncomfortably close. "Are you okay?" I finally managed to ask. "I saw the blood and fur in the hallway." His eyes briefly dilated as he looked at me, and then he asked, "Did you hear anything?" "Of course I did! The animal growls were hard to miss," I replied, wonder
Elena - POVI sat on the soft bed, clutching my head and squinting my eyes as I looked around the bedroom. Memories flooded in. Was it all just a dream?"Elena, breakfast is ready." I heard Lyra's voice coming from the kitchen. She had returned from her vacation. I smiled at the thought of her. Although she was the housemaid, she was more like a mother figure to me. Trusting people was difficult when I had just begun my successful career. But Lyra had always had good intentions, and she cared for me without ulterior motives. Our relationship had bloomed over time, and we had become like mother and daughter.As I rolled out of bed, my legs' spasms dampened my cheery mood. The signs of my illness were apparent. After the meeting, I need to confirm with Janice when she will make the appointment with Dr. Rudolf. The doorknob turned, and Lyra walked in with the breakfast trolley.Lyra's elegant smile made me return the gesture. The aroma of her delicious cooking made my stomach growl, and
Elena - Pov When I asked Yuri to explain what she meant by "safe and sound," she dismissed my question. I wanted to go home, unwind on my sofa with a glass of wine, and watch N*****x. Silas was away on business, and Yuri didn't want to dine alone. She insisted I join her for dinner, and after being badgered for a while, I gave in and forfeited my planned night with N*****x and wine. Sitting in Yuri's car, I wondered about her relationship with Silas. It didn't seem romantic when I first saw them together, but I was still curious. Their relationship was that of a brother and sister. "What are you thinking so hard about?" Yuri asked as she drove, and I was wearing a sweatshirt that Yuri had given me so that fans wouldn't recognize me when we stopped at traffic lights. "Yuri, you know everything about me, yet I know nothing about you," I said. Yuri gave me a side glance for a few seconds before returning her gaze to the road. "What do you want to know?" She sounded nervous; I might h
Elena - POV"This is Elena Hayes, Letty. You know who she is, and I know you want her autograph," Silas added, grinning at Letty. I was surprised to see him smile at all.When I glanced at Yuri, she had a severe expression and wasn't smiling."Elena, I am your biggest fan and would love to have your autograph," Letty replied, smiling and taking the paper and pen from her to give her my autograph."Silas informed me you signed a deal with him for your next project. I'm looking forward to your new movie," Letty said as her hand grabbed his arm. I glanced at Silas, who didn't look at me but sighed as Letty spilled the beans.Silas letting her in on this secret made me angry since it was supposed to remain hidden until we conducted the press conference in public."Yuri, you don't have to follow me. I can get myself home," I replied without looking around to see Silas and Letty standing nearby. It stabbed my heart, and I couldn't understand why I felt this way since I wasn't dating Silas an
Silas - Pov"Silas, are you okay?" Elena's concerned voice disrupted my thoughts."Not really, but may I come in, if you don't mind?" I am under the influence of our mate's heat, craving her company as much as possible. I silently pray to the moon goddess that she will permit my entry."Uh... alright," she concedes, moving towards the kitchen and wiping her brow. Elena pours a glass of water for each of us before sitting across from me."Damn it, I'd much prefer the enticing arousal of our mate to a glass of water," Ray's licentious comment emerged unexpectedly."I'll turn down the heat," Elena responded, her cheeks coloring. Despite her apparent effort to distance herself from me, my eyes were drawn to her curvy figure, and her scent made it impossible to resist the mate pull.A snarl to my left diverted my attention to the puppy staring at me with a hostile expression."Hey, pervert, stay away from my master," the dog warned. Thanks to Ray, I was able to comprehend his canine dialect
Elena - Pov"What was I thinking last night? I almost kissed Silas." As the visions from the previous night replayed in my memory, I grumbled aloud, chiding myself for my foolishness."Is something wrong?" Lyra inquired, stroking Bruno's fur as he lay contentedly in her lap. "Lately, Elena, you've been keeping me out of the loop. Are you sure you're doing well? The mess made by your ex-fiancé must weigh on you. If you want to talk, I am here for you," Lyra commented. I twirled the fork between my fingers, slowly processing Lyra's words."I... Lyra... I'm not sure what to say, what I feel..." I choked on my words. Reaching for the glass of water, I swallowed the emotional lump in my throat.Lyra immediately jumped from her seat, Bruno following suit. Crouching next to me, Lyra softly touched my hand, staring at me melancholic. Overwhelmed by memories of Jake's betrayal and the illness gnawing at me, I broke down. I confided in her about Jake's departure for another woman and the loneli
Silas - POV I stood in the infirmary as Letty's parents and Yuri's mother waited for the doctor. "Son-in-law," Maya's mother greeted me. "Mother," I replied quietly. She offered a warm smile in response. "Freya, we're supposed to care for our daughter. Don't interact with him," Maya's father, Terrance, said with disdain as he glanced at me. Upon learning about Maya's death, he held me responsible. When the doctor emerged from the emergency room, Terrance asked anxiously, "How is Letty?" "How is my daughter, Yuri?" Gabrielle, Yuri's mother, inquired with evident worry. "They're in critical condition. We're doing our best," the doctor replied, signaling me to join him privately in his cabin. The situation was severe enough to warrant a more detailed discussion. "Will our second daughter also perish?" Freya wailed. As Terrance attempted to comfort her, I reassured her, "Mom, I'll ensure that nothing bad happens to Letty." Her sobs gradually subsided, and Terrance led her away to re