Erica:“Erica? Erica ?”I was pulled out of my thoughts by Javier staring at me, as well as the kids. I gave a nervous laugh and tried my best to collect my thoughts.I didn't want Javier coming with us, but at the same time, I didn't want to seem rude. He seemed like a nice guy and I was certain that there was not going to be an incident where I would end up fucking him.If anything, he was way better company than Dante. Maybe that was what I needed: some good company.“Hey, Erica,” he started softly. “You seem a little hesitant about me coming along with you and the children. I don't want to force your decision. I can go if you like. I have…”“No, no, no,” I said, holding his arm tenderly.I looked up at him and was once again captivated by his warm golden eyes and his handsome face.“I would be delighted for you to come along with the kids and me. I've been stuck in some bad meetings this week and some good company would do me a lot of good.”I watched his lips curl into a smile a
Erica:I paid for the toys and we finally left the store. My stomach growled and so did the kids.“It seems that you all are hungry. I know a great Chinese place where we can have something to eat.”Javier offered to take us and I was so happy that the kids didn't say anything to him, though I could tell that they were excited to go.“You know that you don't have to, Javier. I can take the kids out to get something to eat. We wouldn't want to burden you any more than we already have .”Despite how happy I was that he offered to take us out for dinner, I didn't want to be a burden to him. We only just met at a party and he had already followed me and the kids to the toy store.“Nonsense. I wouldn't mind taking you and the kids out. It would be my treat and besides, you could share some of your architectural ideas with me over dinner. And I know a place where the children can play a little while we talk. I doubt they would want to be bored with business discussions.”I turned to look at
Clarissa:I was in my hotel room all day the next day.I felt scared leaving; I still couldn't get over the fact that Erica nearly saw me at the mall last night.I lay on the bed and stared at the ceiling. I had never felt so bored in my life. I was living in a large hotel room and had enough money to buy and order whatever I wanted, yet, I didn't know what to buy or what to order.I tried on all the clothes that I bought last night at the mall and they all fit me perfectly. I wore them one by one and twirled in the mirror and imagined how happy Lorenzo would be seeing me in them.Now and then, I would imagine him holding my waist and kissing my neck, telling me how beautiful I was and how much she loved me.I would feel his hand on my arm and when I reached out to touch him, I was jerked from my thoughts and I realized that I had been lost in a daydream, that none of it was real.I did have some fun with the lady at the front desk. She had called me a dirty and ugly bitch the first n
Clarissa:I got dressed and headed down to the front desk.Once again, I got the opportunity to relish the look of astonishment on the receptionist's face. I couldn't seem to get enough of it.I went outside and flagged down a taxi. He pulled up right in front of me and gave me a seductive glance.“Damn! And where do you think you are going this fine evening, beautiful ?”I was about to reply to him but I suddenly realized that I had no idea of the clubs that were in town.As I continued to think, I caught glances of him staring at me and licking his lips hungrily as he savored my body.Finally, I gave up and leaned in seductively, trying my best to act enticing.“I am kind of new in town. Do you know any good clubs that you can take me to ?”I flashed a smile and I watched in delight as the cab driver unraveled at my seductiveness. “Of course I do. But for a beauty like you, it might cost you.”I rolled my eyes and smiled again.“I think I can pay the fare .”He pointed to the back
Dante:I was alone in my study and suddenly the door burst open.“Dante!”The voice was so familiar but I didn't even bother to raise my head from a document that I was perusing.Strong perfume filled the air and I felt the presence of two people in the room.They stood there watching me with irritation but I was determined not to give them the time of day. I had more important things to do than get myself involved in a meaningless squabble.“Dante, I am talking to you. Can't you hear me?”The voice came again and I could feel myself slowly losing strands of my patients. I gripped my pen a little harder and heard the frail plastic crack a little under my grasp.“Dan…”I slammed my hand down on the desk and looked up at the impudent figures that were glaring down at me.My sister, Pearl, stood defensively in front of my desk while Laura took shelter behind her but was still glaring at me ferociously.“What do you two want? Can you see that I'm busy?” My voice was rough and dismissive.
Dante:I locked the door securely and went into the bathroom in my study. I leaned over the sink and looked at myself in the mirror. My head was spinning and my breath was erratic.I tried to calm myself down but the thought of Erica lingered in my mind. I saw the softness in her eyes when I asked her to be my Luna. I had the strong inclination that she loved me but that bastard, Lorenzo, was stealing her heart from me. He was the reason why I couldn't have her as my own.“Fuck!"The throbbing feeling in my pants didn't disappear. It multiplied and I couldn't help it anymore.I ran my hands under the tap and scooped up some cold water and washed my face.“That should do the trick."I did it a few more times and finally, I felt slightly better. I dried my hand and turned to…“Erica?!"I was stopped right in my tracks by Erica, who stood in the bathroom with me with a seductive smile on her face.“Erica, what are you doing here? How did you know that I was here? How did you even get in?
Lorenzo:I finally made up my mind to go and see Erica's parents. I couldn't keep hiding out in my home anymore. I was certain that they were worried about where I was and were questioning Erica about it. It was surprising that she hadn't called me to ask me why I hadn't seen her parents; it seemed like the text that I sent to her was enough conviction already.I walked to the pack house and I noticed the carnage on my way there.Roads and properties were destroyed and I could see soot and ashes from trees, cars, and houses that had been set ablaze.The entire pack was deserted and there were only a few people left, whom I guessed had nowhere to go.I watched a sick mother run to a store for medicine only to find out that it was closed. I watched her fall on her knees and begin to cry and I could tell she wanted medication for her sick child but now, there was no way to get any.Hazan was a monster. How could he do this to an entire pack of wolves? And all for what?I got closer and c
Erica:I was home with the kids and was trying to get some work done.So far, the day has gone on quite well. I had managed to get through most of it without their constant bickering and catfights.I was hiding out in the safety of my room from Elma's grappling. I was trying my best to go through some emails from work.I couldn't deny that staying home with the kids was much more difficult than going to work and getting to see Dante's annoying face every other day.It was a miracle how Clarissa was able to get through a single dayAs I sat down there, my thoughts often drifted to her. And I hoped that she was having fun on her little vacation. I wondered if she had found someone that her heart craved and if they were kicking it off.The more I thought about her, the more I thought about myself in the earlier days of my relationship with Dante. I wanted the best for her and I prayed to the Goddess that she wouldn't have to find someone as immature and cruel as Dante, that she would fin