LOGINElias POVI shook my head firmly, my hands clenched under the table. āIām not going back with you. Iām not becoming some lab experiment again. I just want to be left alone.āUncle Lang sighed. āItās not that simple. Your condition is rare. Without proper medical support, there could be serious complications for both you and the child. Weāre not asking you to give up your freedom. We just want to ensure a safe outcome.āI remained on the ground, refusing to budge. āNo. Iāve had enough of being controlled. I left my family for this same reason. I wonāt trade one cage for another.āTheodore finally spoke. āYou will be staying with me. Once you are close to childbirth, you will be sent over to Mr Langās place for the delivery and recovery.āMy eyes widened. āWhat? No. Iām not agreeing to that. I can find my own wayāāTheodore cut me off, his tone leaving no room for argument. āThink about yourself and the child. This isnāt about control. Itās about survival. You know the risks, donāt be s
Elias POV Jane continued helping me pick out clothes, chatting casually as she added more items to the growing pile. I was still trying to process everything when Theodore finally came out of the back room. He walked straight toward us, his expression as stiff as ever.āHave you gotten enough clothes?ā he asked me directly.I nodded quickly. āYes. Jane helped me pick some comfortable ones. Thank you.āJane smiled and began totaling the bill on the counter. Theodore pulled out his card without hesitation and handed it to her. As she processed the payment, Lisa suddenly appeared again, trailing behind Theodore like a shadow.āTheo, please! Just one date? I promise itāll be fun,ā Lisa pleaded, batting her eyelashes. āWe can go anywhere you want. Iāll even let you choose. Dinner? Movie? Anything!āTheodore didnāt say a single word. He simply took his card back after the payment went through and walked out of the shop.I quickly gathered all the shopping bags, thanked Jane, and hurried af
Elias POVI stood there, trembling, my mind racing. The room felt smaller, even the air grew thicker. I didnāt know how much he already knew, but the fear of being judged made my stomach twist painfully.āIt was a horrible night,ā I whispered, my voice barely audible. āI⦠I was dragged. I didnāt want any of it. It just⦠happened.āTheodore watched me for a long moment, his expression still unreadable. āWhen youāre ready, you can tell me the full story."He stood up smoothly and walked toward his room. Before entering, he paused and glanced back at me. āDress properly. We have places to go.āI nodded numbly, still trying to process everything. Theodore disappeared into his room to change clothes, leaving me alone in the living room with my thoughts.A few minutes later, Theodore came out of his room wearing a simple but well-fitted black shirt and dark trousers. He looked sharp and composed, as always. Without saying much, he gestured for me to follow him.We stepped out of the apartme
Elias POVI woke up with a start, my body heavy from the deep sleep I desperately needed. The room was bright with daylight. I reached for my phone on the nightstand and checked the time.11:00 AM.My heart jumped into my throat. āOh noā¦āI had overslept badly. Theodore had said 10am. Panic surged through me as I threw the covers off and rushed to get dressed, my hands shaking slightly as I pulled on fresh clothes. I quickly washed my face, ran a hand through my messy hair, and bolted out of the room, still trying to button my shirt properly.I rushed into the living room and stopped short.Theodore was sitting calmly in an armchair near the window, a book in his hand. He looked completely relaxed, turning a page as if he had all the time in the world. The morning light highlighted his sharp features and the faint scar near his jaw. He didnāt even glance up at first.I stood there awkwardly, breathing heavily from rushing. āTheodore⦠Iām so sorry. I overslept. I didnāt mean to keep y
Elias POVāBrotherā¦?ā The tall man stood there for a moment, water dripping from his coat onto the floor. His cold eyes scanned the room, lingering on me for a brief second before he turned away without a word or greeting. Mia, Derek, and I instinctively moved toward him, surrounding him in the hallway. āTheo!ā Mia said brightly, reaching out to help him with his wet coat. āYouāre soaked! Why were you walking in the rain again? Come on, letās get you dry before you catch a cold.ā Derek stepped closer, his voice casual but concerned. āYeah, Theo. You look like youāve had a long day. Dinnerās still warm, come join us.ā I stood there shyly, my heart still racing from the shock. I managed a small, hesitant greeting. āTheodore⦠itās good to see you again after so long.ā Theodore didnāt say anything. He simply shrugged off his coat, handed it to Mia, and walked past us toward the stairs without a single word or glance in my direction. Mia and I exchanged a quick look. As soon as he
Elias POV Derekās apartment was on the third floor of a modest building in a quiet neighborhood. The ride there had been mostly silent, with Derek occasionally glancing at me. I followed him up the stairs, my small bag feeling heavier than it should have. On the way here he had bought me clothes after I told him I had none. āHere we are,ā Derek said, unlocking the door and pushing it open. āItās not much, but itās home. Come on in.ā I stepped inside. The living room was filled with the siblings pictures, a scissors was on the table. It felt...very different from the cold luxury I had grown up with. Derek led me down a short hallway. āThis is the spare room. Itās got its own bathroom attached. The bed is comfortable, and thereās a desk if you need it.ā He opened the door. The room was clean and modern ā a queen-sized bed with fresh linens, a large wardrobe, and a window with nice curtains. It felt welcoming and private. āItās perfect,ā I said quietly, stepping inside.
Fred POV I picked up my car keys and headed for the door. āMom, Iām going out. Iāll be back late today,ā I shouted and closed the door behind me. āDonāt forget your jacket, baby,ā my momās annoying voice called out. āYes, Momma.ā Rolling my eyes and walking to where my baby Range Rover SV wa
Elias POV I walked out of a cafe, with an iced coffee in hand. The streets were bright with morning light, but it did little to pierce the darkness inside me. The memory of last night still fresh like it happened today. Emily fell in step beside me holding a pizza in her hands, she didnāt let me
Damien POV A low groan left my throat, one arm dragging across the empty side of the bed. The sheets were cold. My eyes snapped open. For a moment, my mind was foggedāfragments of the previous night flickering in disjointed flashes. A face blurred by desire and something darker, when clarity hit
Elias POV I lay motionless for long minutes, my body aching all over. I dragged myself to sit upright. Every movement sent sharp pain lancing through my lower back and thighs. Limping into the bathroom, I turned on the shower and stepped under the hot spray. Tears mingled with water as they poured







