LOGINRaina povJac was quick to recover from his injury. Jac was in tears when he narrated what had happened in the hospital to us the previous day. “My parents came, you wouldn't believe this,” his voice was laced with emotion as he stared at Lucien.Lucien smiled at him. “I’m glad everything is resolved now,” Lucien said as he walked closer to him to pat Jac’s shoulders.Tears fell from his face, and he sniffled in tears, acting like a sulking pup. That cracked me up, and I couldn't control the urge to gloat at him.“I love how you're crying like a little pup,” I laughed, covering my mouth as they stared in my direction. “But,” I took my hands off my mouth, and craned my neck in his direction. “I’m happy you and your family finally resolved your grudges.” Jac stared at me, and the corner of his mouth spread into a soft smile.“Thank you,” his voice was barely audible, and his attention darted back to Lucien.A few minutes later Lucien and I and Lucien were outside the hospital in a p
Darius povA defeated sigh slipped out as I splayed my hands in surrender.“Fine,” I muttered, giving in to her persuasion.The disgruntled look on her face suddenly gave way to a warm smile.“Thank you,” she caressed my cheeks with her soft finger pad.While Elena drove away, I trailed after her and saw that her car had stopped.Soon, another car stopped, and Elena stepped out of her car towards the just-parked car.She stood and glanced around from over her shoulders with wariness in her eyes. With an impressed look on her face, she yanked the car’s door open and got in.This weird act of hers piqued my interest as I'm beginning to doubt if she was truly over Pearce, just going there to get back at him, or going back to him.They turned and entered a fuelling station. There were two cars between mine and theirs, so I just used that chance to hide well.A man stepped out, whom I later recognized as Pearce. He paid the fueling station some amount before he stepped into the car and dro
Darius povI slashed the blade in my hands across his face, and he muffled a cry, gritting his teeth. I broke his middle toes and chopped them off.“To make things faster, I’d like to remind you about Elena, your once-bride who you mistreated,” I paused, sucking in a deep breath, and gathered my emotions. “She gave you her everything, but you chose to steal her life in return for her help. Why?” I asked.His body vibrated and his eyes held some grudges as he stared at me with blood pouring out of his chopped toes.“What did you know? And what if I dated her? That doesn't mean I kill her,” he lied.“You did! There's no point trying to lie, Pearce,” I replied to him and he sighed and lowered his gaze.Silence.“She was cheating on me. If she died she deserves it!” he spat, and his mood veered from calm to an agitated mood.“Why didn't you walk away when she was cheating? Why do you have to trick her back to your side and kill her?” I demanded, already growing impatient.“I have no idea
Darius pov I splashed some water on his face and he jolted, gasping for breath. His eyes widened in shock when he saw me, and I was convinced that a lot of thoughts were running through his mind. A thought of guilt or regret. Perhaps he will show remorse or remain the chameleon that he was. He tried to stand but the bind around him stopped him from moving, he struggled then gritted his teeth and widened his eyes at me. “Darius?” his voice didn't match the gaze he was flashing me. His voice was low, but his gaze fierce. He blinked and his red glowing eyes returned to normal. “Why do this?” he splayed his hands that were tied to his thighs, and his lips quivered. “You know,” I replied, with my hands crossed over my chest. His throat bobbled and his face squinted before he replied to me. “I know nothing, Darius,” The corn
Darius pov“You know her?” I asked and Pete flinched.He was quick to recompose himself and had his hands shoved into his pockets.He swirled around to face me with a calm demeanor. He shrugged his shoulders and had his eyes narrowed. “No,” he moved some steps and stopped. “Your late wife, right?” I nodded, a dark shadow crossing over my head.“I always saw you staring at her and murmuring some words. What could be wrong?”I asked, maintaining my position beside him.He angled his jaw towards me, staring at me.“I’m sorry I did that. But I only stopped to admire her beauty. Rain is a replica of her mother. They bore the same beauty.” “Uhm…mmh,” I muttered under my breath and smiled. Since it dragged on between us, then I broke the silence.“Care to follow me to the mountainside? There is some treasure my wife left for her daughter at the mountainside. I always go there to check_” I let out a tiring laugh, shaking my head.I held out my hands to my head. “I’m sorry, I'm trying to dra
Raina pov When Lucien marked me, I felt a sense of heaven and an inexplicable emotion swirling in the bottom of my stomach. I clung to him. Unwilling to let him off me. I wanted to feel him more inside of me but he’s just reluctant to touch me. “Is there anything I did wrong?” I puckered my lips with my half-closed eyes. The corner of his mouth twisted into a faint smile. “No,” he gave a half shrug, leaning his face closer to mine. His forehead pressed against mine. He had his hot breath and Pine scents fanned against my lips. I swallowed hard, and my stomach made a rumbling sound. It yearned for more of his scents. I wanted more of him. I wanted him around me, I don’t want his absence. Damn! I just realized that I wanted more of his presence, more of his scents, something to feed the insatiable hunger within me. Lucien p







