تسجيل الدخولELARARUN OR THEY DIEI bolted through the narrow hallway. The key card slipped through my fingers, clattering to the floor, but I didn’t stop. Not even for a breath.I knew I was in trouble. This was my last chance to prove myself to Vance. Even if he hadn’t said it, I knew I was hanging on a thin line and really needed to prove myself to him.The streets outside were empty, washed in the glare of the morning sun.I sprinted, aware that if I missed this flight, I might have missed my opportunity.I stood by the road, trying to flag down a taxi, but it seemed today was a busy day and they were all filled up.I looked back at the hotel and shivered. I had passed out in Aiden's arms and ended up here.I was scared and hoped nothing had happened between us. Once I arrived, the first thing I would do would be to go to the hospital and check myself for any contracted virus or pregnancy. “Airport. Now.” My voice was sharper than I intended. This taxi was empty and the driver glanced at me
ELARAThe bartenders immediately ran towards us.Aiden was dressed in a grey suit.“We didn’t know she was with you, sir,” they mumbled.“Get your manager.” He turned towards me and flashed a smile. I didn’t return it.The bartenders scrambled off like little kids and soon, the manager rushed in.“Mr. Aiden… to what… you came to visit us.” He stuttered, trying to put the words together.Aiden just looked at him and nodded.“This wasn’t a visit, I came here with my fiancée.” He suddenly said and wrapped his hands around my shoulders nonchalantly.I wiggled, but he wouldn’t let go. They looked shocked as he continued.“You treated her really poorly. Tell me the names of your employees.” There were four of them and their manager handed over their names without wasting time.“They’re fired,” Aiden casually said.“I’ll make sure they’re jobless for some time.” He smiled softly as he said it. An onlooker would think he was joking, but I knew he was damn serious.They fell on their knees imm
ELARAThe paint peeled off as I struggled to climb to the fifth floor.My plan was to search for five minutes and then take Kenny to the motel. I glanced at my wristwatch and it was already fifteen minutes after three.“Just five minutes,” I muttered to myself.My shoe slipped and I almost screamed, nearly blowing my cover.“Shh…” I hissed at myself.I finally got to the window, swung over the ledge, and slipped inside. The place was eerily quiet. Even the clock wasn’t ticking.“Okay… creepy.”I headed to the admin’s office where they kept the records and incidents, according to what Sister Agnes used to call them.I brought out my hairpin. I wasn’t expecting the door to be open, but when I pushed it, it was.This was weird because the door was always locked, but I didn’t think too much about it and pushed it slowly.Inside, the cabinets were labeled with alphabets.A–FG–MN–ST–ZThe files were too many as I shut the door behind me. I peeped out the window and spotted Kenny’s platin
ELARAI pretended not to hear him and turned to leave, but he grabbed my hoodie.“Hold on, Lara.” The second voice came out.I turned slowly and the first thing that came was a punch to my face.“Stupid bitch.” Lyla cackled, coming out from the dark where she was smoking.The street lights came on and I could recognise them.Kenny, Lyla and her minions.I spat the blood out of my mouth and smiled at them.“Hi guys, is this revenge?”They snorted, staring at me like wolves wanting to eat something.“Why are you here? Heard you were getting married to the big fish.” Lyla chuckled and threw a punch, but I dodged it.“Yeah, I was… but I changed my mind. His younger brother was preferable. Since you couldn’t get him, I had him at my fingertips.”It triggered her and she pounced on me, but I was smarter.“You know what you’re doing is illegal. Not for you though, but for your friends.”"Sneaking out when it's past time? Strict curfew is by 12, and yet you lots are out smoking when it is 2.”
ELARAAfter Aria woke up, I was taken into custody by the police.They didn't listen to me and I had been sitting on the metal chair for three hours in the police hospital.Finally, they accessed the CCTV footage and two officers watched the monitor.“How old are you?" One questioned.“Twenty." I replied, waiting.It was not like I had anywhere to go. I had thought my life would be better, but it was worse with no proper direction.“There,” one of the officers said, pointing to the CCTV.They rewound and saw everything that transpired.The female officer sighed. “Yeah. She never touched the girl.”The other nodded. “And Aria’s statement matches it.”“You’re free to go.”I stood slowly and picked up my hoodie. I had almost left the hospital when the officer called.“Miss Elara,”“Hold on a second.”Of course, nothing ever ended clean.“Someone’s here to pick you up,” he said.“I can go alone,” I replied fast.He shook his head. “Your guardian is here to sign.”“Who?”He checked his she
ELARAIt was time for our afternoon match.Me versus Ivy.The scouts, staff, and clipboards were present. I looked around to have a glimpse of Aiden, but he wasn't present.I stared at the net between us, Ivy didn’t look at me.She just bounced the ball.“First to six,” Coach said.“Play.”I served. It was very clean and sharp like myself.But on the second serve, there was a double fault. It was weird. The third serve was out, by miles.I stared at the line, that never happened.“You okay?” Ivy asked.“Fine,” I responded.She served next, it was too fast and the ball slammed past me.“Focus!” Coach Rain yelled.“I am!” I yelled, frustrated. But the score climbed.3 to 1.Then 4 to 1.I was losing.Ivy was moving smoothly and between points she said quietly, “You’re different.”“What?” I was breathing hard this time..“Before, you’d crush me.”“I will.”“Doesn’t look like it.” She smirked, I snubbed her and focused.“Game,” Ivy said.5 to 1.I was one game away from losing.I bounced
Chapter 44 Elara's PovNow, Cassian let go of my hands and ran straight for Seris. I did too, but before I could run a little six steps, Adrian's strong hands shot out and gripped me like a thief who had committed a felony.“Let me go, Adrian. Now, I command you." But he didn't move a step and jus
Chapter 35 Elara's Pov Over time, the pharmacy had become my sanctuary.For three days now, I had buried myself in vials and herbs. Also studying a new cure for the disease spreading through the Northern pack. Everyday something new happened in the Northern pack and despite the stocks sent there,
Chapter 34 Cassian's PovI frowned at Adrian who stood at attention in the room. His voice was steady but his eyes carried something I rarely saw from him, admiration and it wasn't for me, but for my Luna.“Don't you dare Adrian." I said, looking away from him."Alpha, the pharmacy is fully operat
Elara’s Pov Chapter 4 "No." Cassian didn't even look at me when he said it. He just turned back to Seris, his hand resting on her bare shoulder like I had already left the room. "You can't refuse a divorce," I said, my voice steadier than I felt. "Our contract ends in thirty days.” Now he







