Chapter TwentyVaelora's POV A soft knock rattles the door and I turn, shoving my face deeper into the bed and pretending as if I didn't hear it.It sounds again for the third time and I groan, hitting the bed with a fist before standing up into a sitting position and rubbing my eyes with both hands.The knocks vibrate through the room again. This time, I glare at the door before hopping off the bed and walking towards the door.I pull it back with all the strength inside me, squinting at the person in front of me in an attempt to identify them.“Good morning.” His velvety voice holds me in a tight grip as he greets and my eyes suddenly widen, aware of my surroundings.“Uh, hey. I mean, good morning.” I stutter, embarrassed at myself for being stupid again.“I'm guessing that you slept well?” I shake the sleep off my eyes before nodding. “Yeah, uhm. Of course. I had no idea that you were knocking.” I chuckle nervously but he doesn't return it, clearing his throat instead.“You shoul
Chapter Nineteen Vaelora's POV “I'll call you back, Maya.” I whisper into the phone before hanging up, placing it gently on the table. “I didn't mean to disturb you.” He says and I turn back slowly to stare at him. My mouth hangs open as I take in his form. He's wearing a short sleeve round neck with black sweatpants hanging loosely on his waist. His abs are poking out of the shirt as he folds his arms over his chest, leaning on the door. “Quit staring.” He orders. Embarrassed, I bite my bottom lip and look away, mentally slapping myself for openingly checking him out. “What brings you here? I wasn't expecting you.” I ask, uncomfortable with his intense gaze. ‘Mate.’ Blair suddenly says and I instinctively raise my head up to meet his eyes. He looks like he's fighting a battle in his head as he forcefully tears his gaze away from me. I swallow, the tension and silence in the room threatening to consume me. “Do you need anything?” “No, thank you. I'll ask
Chapter EighteenVaelora's POV As soon as I step foot into the mansion, chills run down my spine and I shiver, my teeth chatting with cold.“Do you want to stay there all day long?” Ulric questions but I ignore him, hopping out of the car with ease.He offers to help me with my bag but I decline, opting to hold it myself as we walk into the house.I shield my eyes with one of my hands as the lights from the chandelier shines directly into my eyes. It's the first time I'll see the living room being lit up and it's honestly amazing how much beauty this house has.“Take a picture. It'll last long.” He says, walking straight ahead of me. I pull myself out of my trance and follow him, swallowing down the nervousness lodging in my throat.He stops at a large door, similar to the one he brought me to days ago and gestures for me to wait before turning around and calling a maid.She rushes up in quick steps and bow slightly, not looking into our eyes as she lifts her head up.“Welcome home,
Chapter Seventeen Vaelora's POV I scan through the heap of dresses on the floor and facepalm, closing my eyes in frustration as my best friend squeals around the room like a little child.“Why did you get so much?” I question with my hand on my head and she stops to look at me with a confused gaze before going back to squealing.“I don't have money to pay for all of these, Maya.” “Nobody's asking you to pay for anything, your dearest Luna. Besides, they were on sale so it's cheaper.” She retorts and plops down on the floor beside me, pulling me in roughly for a bear hug.“I can't breathe, Maya.” I choke out and she lets go of my arm, shoving me to the side before picking up some of the dresses.“This will look really good on you. Come try it on.” With the support of my hands, I stand up from the floor and snatch the dress from her, placing it on my body.“I don't like it.” I say without glancing at the mirror, throwing it at her face.“Hey!” She shoots, taking the dress off her fa
Chapter Sixteen Vaelora's POV I tuck a strand of hair behind my ear with a hand on my chin as I watch my best friend wipe the sink in the kitchen.“I can't believe you said that.” She says for the hundredth time since the day started and I sigh, embarrassed at myself.“I didn't mean to say that. It just came out.” I defend again and she shakes her head.We've been going at it since 7am and she wouldn't believe that I actually asked Zarek to pick me over his lover.“You would have returned back home with a bruise on your cheek if I was there with you and you said that.” She threatens and a chuckle leaves my lipsShe passes me a glare and I clamp my lips shut, looking away.“How can you even propose such a deal, Vae? What are you going to say to Micheal now?” I run my fingers through my tangled hair and take them back out as a nail gets stuck on it.“ I don't know, Maya.” I say, glancing at her with uncertainty as I debate if I should tell her about my relationship with Micheal or lo
Chapter FifteenVaelora's POV She glances at me for the hundredth time with a furrowed brow before looking ahead, honking loudly at a car trying to overtake her with a middle finger flip.“Are you sure you don't want me to go back there and shove my fist into that man's face?”I sigh, pushing further into the chair. “No, it's not worth it.”“Well, it might be worth it after seeing you like this. Why won't you tell me what happened?” “I will tell you but not now. I just want to get home.” I say dryly and close my eyes, my body slowly letting go in the seat.“I think you should take a nap before we get home. We still have a few minutes left until we arrive, you'll feel a bit better.”With half lidded eyes, I hum and fall into a deep sleep, my body finally giving in to nature.A soft buzzing wakes me up from sleep and I rub my eyes, stretching lightly before opening them to meet Maya's smiling face staring down at me.“Sorry, I didn't mean for that to wake you up.” She whispers, clicki