LOGINThe sun was beginning to set when the sound of sirens and the voices around me started fading into distant echoes. Everything felt like it was moving in slow motion while I tried to keep Dylan awake, pressing my hands against the wound on his chest. Even through the pain, he kept looking at me with those stubborn eyes.Beck whispered, her voice trembling.— Please, Dylan… don’t leave me.Dylan forced a weak smile, placing his hand over mine.— Hey… don’t cry. I’m not going anywhere, Beck.My mother rushed closer, pale and trying to stay calm.— Mom, call the ambulance… and please, take Theo away from here.She nodded and led Theo away. Moments later, the sirens grew louder as the paramedics arrived and quickly prepared Dylan for the ambulance. I held his hand the entire way, refusing to let go.At the hospital, they rushed him straight into surgery. I stood outside the operating room frozen in place until Igor appeared with concern written all over his face.— Beck… what happened?His
The dinner at Dylan’s house had finally arrived, and Beck couldn’t hide how nervous she felt. It was an important moment—not only for her and Dylan, but for the entire family. Their engagement was still recent, and now they were finally going to share the news with her parents and with Theo.The moment they arrived, they were welcomed warmly. Beck’s mother, always perceptive, was the first to ask.— So what is this dinner about? Dylan was incredibly vague…Beck smiled, trying to hide her anxiety.— You’ll all see soon enough.Her mother raised an eyebrow.— Well then, let’s go inside and find out.Inside the living room, Dylan’s father, Mr. Félix, was already talking with Theo as if they had known each other for years. Their connection was immediate, and Beck felt some of the tension leave her shoulders.When dinner was served, everyone settled around the table. Dylan stood up with determination in his eyes and looked at Beck.— I’d like to make an announcement.Then he reached for he
Heavy rain poured down while Beck supervised the training of the new soldiers, not caring about the weather at all. The sharp sound of the whistle echoed through the field, and everyone immediately got into position. Beck watched every movement closely. At one point, she stepped toward one of the soldiers and studied his aim.She took hold of the gun and fired straight into the center of the target.— Control your breathing!The soldier nodded, adjusting his stance. A second later, the result was perfect. Beck watched with satisfaction.Suddenly, she saw Dylan walking toward her with an umbrella, trying to keep her from getting even more soaked.— Are you trying to get sick?— A little rain isn’t going to take me down.He smiled.— Are you sure about that?He glanced around before leaning in to kiss her, a risky move in that environment.— Shouldn’t you be in a meeting right now?He shrugged.— I should be, but with the storm my flight got delayed. So… are you done here yet?— And why
Night finally arrived, and while I was getting ready for Lídia’s party, the silence in the house felt like an invitation for chaos. Theo was with Bryan tonight, so the house was all mine. I slipped into a fitted dress, put on high heels that made me feel confident, and pinned my hair into a loose bun. While I applied my lipstick, I caught Dylan’s reflection in the mirror. He was leaning against the doorway, watching me with a half smile.— Looking like that, I’m not letting you leave.I paused with the lipstick in my hand and looked at him through the mirror, arching an eyebrow.— Why?— Because you look beautiful.I finished getting ready, but before we could leave the room, Dylan cornered me in the hallway. The intensity in his eyes made my heart race.— Why don’t we stay home tonight? Just the two of us?I smiled and pulled lightly on the cord he always wore.— Because I promised I’d go. But we’ll have the whole night to ourselves afterward.He rolled his eyes, but took my hand as
As soon as Beck leaves with Theo, I rush inside the house. Restlessness consumes me, and my thoughts won’t stop circling around the lies and secrets surrounding my family. I search for my father through the whole house, but he isn’t in any of his usual places. When I glance out the window, I spot him in the garden—something rare.I walk over and speak without hesitation.— So you knew Bryan was a bastard?Benjamin, my father, lifts his eyes from the plants he had been tending, but he doesn’t look surprised.— Yes, I always knew — he answers calmly. — But I wasn’t going to interfere.His answer only makes my anger rise.— If my mother were still alive, she never would’ve let him do this!He turns to face me, his expression hard.— But she isn’t!His words hit me like a blade. Unable to control my frustration, I turn my back and leave. I get into my car and drive straight to Bryan’s house, blood boiling.When I arrive, loud music echoes through the property. I walk in without announcing
We walked downstairs together, and Dylan took the box from my hands, carrying it to the car.The scent of dinner still lingered in the air when my father approached, eyeing the box curiously.— What are you taking with you, Beck?— Just a few things to decorate my room and keep you all a little closer to me.My mother smiled nostalgically as she stepped closer.— Beck, I used to love going into your room and looking at our framed pictures.— We’ll take another one soon. This time with the whole family.She hugged me tightly, and I felt the familiar comfort of a mother’s love.— I should get going now. Thank you for dinner, Mom.— What comforts me is knowing that now that you’ve left the hospital, we’ll see each other more often.I said goodbye to my father and Theo, who was already exhausted. Dylan, always helpful, carried my son upstairs to his room while I headed to mine.When I got there, I opened the box and took out the picture frames, setting them on the nightstand. I stared at
The atmosphere was lively, filled with laughter, loud music, and people everywhere. Beck, always a bit more reserved, watched the party while Lídia, beside her, showed her usual enthusiasm. That’s when Sebastian, the host of the event, approached with a charming smile.—Do you want something to dri
As soon as my parents leave the room, Bryan gets out of bed, completely naked, and looks at me with a mischievous smile.—What a fine way for us to get to know each other, don’t you think? he teases, with a smile that shows all his mischief before turning and heading to the bathroom.While he fresh
I wake up with a throbbing headache. The migraine feels like it’s about to explode inside my skull. My eyes feel heavy, but I force myself to get up, stumbling to the bathroom to do my morning routine. I splash cold water on my face, trying to shake off the drowsiness that still clings to me.After
As I opened the front door, a warm, welcoming feeling enveloped me. The familiar, comforting scent brought a smile to my face. Dylan entered right behind me, and before I could turn to him, I was greeted by my mother, who was sitting in the living room.—Hi, Mom! I said, leaning in to give her a ki







