āCapo,ā a strong man strode into the hospital room, his eyes glinting with concern.āSir is in critical condition. We donāt know what to do,ā Elijah, the head of security for the German mafia, informed him, his voice heavy with worry. āHe was beaten black and blue, and the hole in his voice made it difficult for him to talk. The doctor says it might take him forever to speak again. Rustom is dead, and most of our men are gone. The responsibility lies with you.āThe 13-year-old boy, Alex Knight, sat weeping in the room's corner, his shoulders shaking with grief. He may have been young, but he had a commanding presence and a ruthless stature that belied his age.āWho did this?ā he gritted his teeth, his voice trembling with anger.āThe French, we know that much,ā Elijah replied, folding his hands solemnly.Alexās bloodshot eyes widened with fury, and his fists clenched tightly. āI swear I will get my vengeance, and when I do, they will beg for mercy.ā Elijah nodded in agreement. āWeāll
Everyone was invited to their wedding except the Black parents, Sophie and Blanche. Athena was pacing nervously in her room when someone knocked on the door, and she answered, āCome in,ā when Narcissa walked in.āCissy,ā she hugged the girl.āHow are you, Theia?ā Cissy couldnāt help but admire how beautiful Athena looked in her wedding dress.āI am good. Where were you? We were so worried about you,ā she sat on the ottoman before her vanity.āI found myself and love, too,ā she winked. Athena looked bewildered.āLove?ā disbelief coated her tone.āYes, I will introduce her to you once you are done with your wedding,ā she kissed Athenaās cheek. She was about to leave when Athena stopped her.āI am sorry for causing you pain, Cissy. If only I had knownā¦ā¦ā but Cissy stopped her.āDonāt worry about it, Athena. I am happy for you and my brother, and my adorable nieces and nephews, I love you all equally, and honestly, I should apologize for not trusting you,ā she pinned her veil on her head.
Athena and Azazel hadnāt talked about their relationship much. Their relationship was evolving, but into what she didnāt know. She was sure that Athena had feelings for him, but to what extent? She couldnāt figure it out. āAthena,ā Azazel yelled, coming home. āIn here,ā she replied, washing the milk bottles and setting them on the warmer. āGet ready. We are going out,ā he turned her to his side. āNo, Zae. We need toā¦ā he silenced her by placing his fingers on her lips and closing them. āNot another word. You havenāt gone out since we had our little ones. Letās go out, besides we have a village to watch, and you already pumped your milk,ā he noticed the bottles on the counter. Knowing that there was no excuse, Athena gave in. She entered her bedroom and noticed a dress on the bed. She put on the outfit and put on some light makeup. Hearing the sound of heels, he turned around, and his heart skipped its beat. She looked ethereal in that georgette dress, āI look fat,ā she adjusted t
After many months of speculations about what happened to Azazel Black, the world finally realized that he was alive. Since he was alive and well, his company was soaring, the stocks reaching the skies. The company celebrated, and so did the underworld. But there was no news of Hans anywhere, not in the business world or the underworld. He permanently cut ties with Olivia and Charles. After Tristan explained what they did to Cissy, he didnāt have it in his heart to call him his parents, they reached out to him, but he cut them off. As much as it hurt him to do it, he did not want his father to do the same things he did to him and his brother to his children. He wanted his children to become compassionate like her. He officially canceled his wedding with Sophie. The girl was furious and tried to blackmail him into doing what she wanted, but Azazel was ahead of her. He threatened to kill her career if she tried to disturb Athena or her family. He was still in touch with Arthur as he was
āDo you think I should come back?ā Azazel asked, sipping his whiskey. āYou should,ā Tristan knew Azazel and Athena loved each other, but there was something holding them up from being together, he had seen both suffer being away from each other, and God knows they were stubborn. āAlthough if you come back, I hope she kills you. I am tired of your ass,ā Tristan was eager to see Azazel getting ass whopped by Athena. āDo you think she will be angry with me?ā Azazel had a worried look on his face. āOh, I am sure she would end you, and I am so rooting for it,ā his brother needs that for following this stupid plan. āLove makes people do things, Azazel. I have never seen you pine for anyone like this. If this isnāt screaming that you love her, I donāt know what does. And as for Athena, I have seen her try and eat flowers instead of apples. She is completely off focus,ā Tristan remembered the times Athena forgot to focus and did things the wrong way. The girl put cabbage in the washing ma
Days were OK for her, but she felt the most sadness at night. It was her childhood all over again. But she wasnāt alone this time. She had her family, but his absence affected her the most. God took her parents and gave him to her, and now he took him away and gave her parents. She sat there and let the tears flow. Athena didnāt move out of her room. She still used the old space Azazel and her shared. This comforted her, as his scent was everywhere, particularly in his clothes. She stepped into the closet and took one of his jackets, hugging it close. She stood there, inhaling his scent. Another tear dropped when she heard a knock on the door. Wiping her tears, āCome in,ā she announced to the person. Her mother walked inside. Looking at Athena standing there with a shirt, Iris sighed. āPenny for your thoughts?ā Iris turned her daughter to her side. She formed her lips into a thin line and shook her head. āI am your mother, Theia, come here,ā she opened her arms, and Athena ran into