Caspian's POVButtoning my suit jacket as I stared at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but feel a wave of rage coursing through my veins. My father's last words still echoed in my mind—how he had warned me not to trust anyone in the Nightingale family.He wasn't beating about the bush after all. There was every possibility that they were clearly the reason behind his death. They caused his death, and right now, they were going to share everything that belonged to him.I didn't care about his wealth; I had mine. What I wanted was the last remains of my mother, and until I got a hold of that, none of them in the Nightingale family was going to leave my tracks.Once I was done dressing in my black Italian suit and designer's shoes, I walked out of the room. I was heading back to the Nightingale mansion. Luckily, Elena had left earlier on to go get some groceries. This was my chance to leave.“Boss.” Nathan bowed slightly at the sight of me exiting the room with a rugged autho
Caspian's POV.“Hello brother?” Alec scoffed as he stared at me in fear. They weren’t expecting to see me arrive before them on such a day, I bet. “Have you come here to cause more havoc?” he added, his fingers clenched.I snorted as I walked over to the window in the living room, my hand dipping into my pocket as I fixed my eyes outside the mansion. I caught sight of Nathan making their so-called security guard chew on grass, and it made me laugh.“What’s funny, Caspian?” Caleb, the so-called little brat, asked, calling me by my name, which instinctively infuriated me.“I beg your pardon? It’s ‘Uncle’ to you, little twerp.”“He’ll only call you that if you deserve it. Now, why are you here?” Alec asked once more, making me shake my head in utmost disappointment.Was he being serious now? I mean, they were about to share the properties that belonged to my father secretly, and here they were, asking me why I was in the mansion? Well, since they wanted a response, that was what I was go
Caspian's POVThe moment the lawyer read the latter part of the will, I couldn't help but notice the sudden joy that filled the living room. Alec and Caleb jumped up from their seats in excitement, hugging each other.Just as I had expected; they were up to no good. They had clearly tricked me and taken everything that belonged to my father, leaving nothing for me. Unknowingly to them, I was the smart one and wasn’t going to let my guard down, not yet.Just as I was still trying to piece it all together, the lawyer grabbed his suitcase and stood up from the couch, ready to leave the mansion, but my next words halted him right on track.“Leaving already?”He turned to me, “Yes, Mr. Caspian. That’s all for now.” He bowed his head, ready to take another step forward, but I wasn’t done.“Are you certain about that, dear lawyer? Because last time I checked, I didn’t hear you call my name or give anything to me. Not even the company.”Tension and fear filled the air at my words, Alec and Ca
Elena's POV.“Let's get a divorce, Elena!” Caleb slammed a document on the table before me, the title boldly written “DIVORCE AGREEMENT.”My eyes widened with shock, and I was dumbstruck at the sudden statement and sight before me. I felt my lips part for a split second, and my smile instantly turned into nothing but a confused gaze now fixed on my husband, Caleb.“What did you just say?” I managed to mutter with the energy I was able to summon at that moment.“Look, this thing isn't working, okay? I can't keep living this way! It's suffocating,” he blurted out harshly, his voice becoming more audible with every second that passed.“My ex, Isabella, returned, and she has my child… I have been thinking, and as a man, I can't leave her and my child without a father!” he added abruptly, not thinking twice.“Your ex and a child?” I scoffed in disbelief, my left brow raised in uncertainty. I couldn't believe any of this. I felt a sharp pang in my chest, my eyes welling up with tears at his
Elena's POV.My eyes opened slowly to the bright light streaming through the curtains in the room, accompanied by a cinnamon scent wafting into my nostrils. Not to mention the intense throbbing ache that clung to me like I owned it, as if it was specially made for me. Wincing in pain, I sat up, my hand clutching my head as I tried to stop the pang, but it was almost impossible. I had to stay still for a few seconds before the pain subsided a bit. “What in the world happened to me?” I mumbled to myself as I tried opening my eyes wide. Looking around, I realised that something wasn’t right. Something felt odd at this moment. Why were my clothes scattered on the floor? Even more confusing, I felt a faint painful sensation between my thighs. “Am I imagining things or what?” I rubbed my eyes twice to ensure this was real. My clothes were still on the floor. Looking around the room, I realized it wasn’t the one I woke up in every morning. I was in a different room—and I was naked.
Elena's POVHis every word made me realize I was in deep trouble. I was in a huge mess. What had I gotten myself into?Last night was supposed to be fun. I was expected to just go to the club, have my share of fun like everyone else, and return home. Why was everything I did always different?I went to have fun and ended up getting married? Trust me, I still couldn't wrap my head around it. Not even yet.“I think you should…” I was going to say, struggling to pull out of his grip, but it only made the situation worse.“You know what I dislike so badly, Squishy? It's repeating myself.”With that, he swiftly jacked me up and draped me over his shoulders, my eyes bulging out in shock as I reacted almost immediately.“What are you doing? Drop me down now! Drop me!” I screamed at the top of my lungs, trying to climb down from his shoulder, but it was impossible.“I'm taking you home, and that's final,” he said without a trace of humor in his tone. He was serious and wasn't going to back dow
Elena's POVMy heart raced as such thoughts slammed into my mind. It couldn’t be right, could it? There was definitely no way he was Caspian Nightingale—the Caspian known by everyone in Maxnight City.“No…” I shook my head in refusal, trying my very best to dispel the thoughts and assumptions that the man I had a one-night stand with after my divorce, the man who had brought me back home, was actually related to my ex-husband and, even worse, his uncle.I laughed like a maniac, my fingers running through each strand of my hair as I kept my gaze locked on the plaque.I was now married to my own ex-husband's uncle? No… that didn't make any sense. It was just all in my head, right?I tried my best to keep my head intact, to keep my thoughts straight, but I just couldn't convince myself that this was all my imagination. It was real. I had signed a marriage contract with my ex-husband's uncle, and even worse, he had me locked up in his home.“No… no, this can't be.” My heart raced as I turn
Elena's POVI snapped at the sudden grip around my waist, pulling me backward toward a manly figure. My hand rested on his chest, my breaths coming out in ragged gasps as I thought I had been captured by one of the men trying to break into the mansion.Just as I slowly lifted my eyes to see who it was, my heart racing, my entire being trembling, I was stunned to find Caspian—my one-night stand and now husband—trapping me in his arms, his body hot from the tension I felt surrounding him."I asked you to stay inside, Squishy…" he breathed, his deep, gruff voice sending me reeling back.A heavy sigh of relief escaped my lips, but that was only for a split second. Staring deeply into his icy blue eyes, which remained fixed on me without a single word, I couldn't help but recall the night before.His every touch, his words, my loud moans. I wasn't sure why, but I found myself beginning to get drawn to him again. Drawn to my ex-uncle. Drawn to a dangerous person.I was certain he could kill
Caspian's POVThe moment the lawyer read the latter part of the will, I couldn't help but notice the sudden joy that filled the living room. Alec and Caleb jumped up from their seats in excitement, hugging each other.Just as I had expected; they were up to no good. They had clearly tricked me and taken everything that belonged to my father, leaving nothing for me. Unknowingly to them, I was the smart one and wasn’t going to let my guard down, not yet.Just as I was still trying to piece it all together, the lawyer grabbed his suitcase and stood up from the couch, ready to leave the mansion, but my next words halted him right on track.“Leaving already?”He turned to me, “Yes, Mr. Caspian. That’s all for now.” He bowed his head, ready to take another step forward, but I wasn’t done.“Are you certain about that, dear lawyer? Because last time I checked, I didn’t hear you call my name or give anything to me. Not even the company.”Tension and fear filled the air at my words, Alec and Ca
Caspian's POV.“Hello brother?” Alec scoffed as he stared at me in fear. They weren’t expecting to see me arrive before them on such a day, I bet. “Have you come here to cause more havoc?” he added, his fingers clenched.I snorted as I walked over to the window in the living room, my hand dipping into my pocket as I fixed my eyes outside the mansion. I caught sight of Nathan making their so-called security guard chew on grass, and it made me laugh.“What’s funny, Caspian?” Caleb, the so-called little brat, asked, calling me by my name, which instinctively infuriated me.“I beg your pardon? It’s ‘Uncle’ to you, little twerp.”“He’ll only call you that if you deserve it. Now, why are you here?” Alec asked once more, making me shake my head in utmost disappointment.Was he being serious now? I mean, they were about to share the properties that belonged to my father secretly, and here they were, asking me why I was in the mansion? Well, since they wanted a response, that was what I was go
Caspian's POVButtoning my suit jacket as I stared at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but feel a wave of rage coursing through my veins. My father's last words still echoed in my mind—how he had warned me not to trust anyone in the Nightingale family.He wasn't beating about the bush after all. There was every possibility that they were clearly the reason behind his death. They caused his death, and right now, they were going to share everything that belonged to him.I didn't care about his wealth; I had mine. What I wanted was the last remains of my mother, and until I got a hold of that, none of them in the Nightingale family was going to leave my tracks.Once I was done dressing in my black Italian suit and designer's shoes, I walked out of the room. I was heading back to the Nightingale mansion. Luckily, Elena had left earlier on to go get some groceries. This was my chance to leave.“Boss.” Nathan bowed slightly at the sight of me exiting the room with a rugged autho
Caspian's POVHer breath hitched the moment my lips touched her skin. She stood still, almost trembling, like she didn’t know what to do—but I did.I tilted her chin up with one hand, making her look into my eyes. “Don’t hide from me, Squishy,” I said softly but firmly. “Not now… not when I’ve been dying to touch you.”Her lips parted, but no words came out. She didn’t have to say anything—her eyes told me everything. She wanted this just as badly as I did.I slid my hand down her back, feeling the warmth of her skin through the damp towel. Then, slowly, I tugged at the edge of it.The towel slipped from her body, falling to the floor without a sound.She gasped, but I caught her before she could step back. “No,” I whispered, pulling her closer until our bodies touched, skin against skin. “You don’t run from me. Not now.”I picked her up easily, her legs wrapping around my waist like it was second nature. Her arms clung to my shoulders, her breath shaky and hot against my neck.“You b
Caspian's POV.Her hand, soft and gentle, remained on my face, her words making me feel at ease. They were more soothing than I could have ever imagined. No one had shown me this much care in a long while. It all reminded me of my mother.I wasn't sure if it was real or if she was still seeing me as a pawn, but her words had melted my pain and drained the frustration I felt from speaking to my brother and his silly son in there.I wanted to keep this feeling, and I was going to do it.I nodded twice, with a faint but bitter smile on my lips. “I won't disappoint you, Squishy,” I assured her, my hand reaching out and squeezing hers firmly.“I trust you,” she muttered to me.How could she trust me when my plan was to use her? Was she always this easy, or was there something I was missing?After a few seconds of staring at her, I turned my attention to Nathan, who was holding the steering wheel of the vehicle in his grip.“Did you get any information from anyone at the event today?” I ask
Caspian's POVShe was scared, but not as scared as I was. I had just watched my father die. I had just witnessed the passing of Mr. Night, just like I saw my mother being moved into a morgue.My fingers clenched tightly as I turned to look at her. She was putting on a white dress with a blue collar, which indicated one thing: she was the nurse taking care of my father.Before I could say a word, she turned on her heels and left the room, running like she was being chased by some ghost. I didn't chase after her. I had a more important situation on ground than her.Turning back to my father's dead body, I reached for his eyes and shut them properly. I wasn't supposed to care about him, but why in the world did my heart race the way it did? Why did it ache when all I've gotten from my father was nothing but hatred?Just as I was trying to piece everything together, a familiar voice, low but sinister, echoed from behind me.“What have you done, Caspian?”I turned sharply to find Alec, my
Caspian's POV"I'm waiting… where is it?" I asked with a stern look focused on him. I refused to act all soft and pity him.If he wanted pity from me, he should have thought twice before he killed my mother."Why are you making this so difficult for both of us? I… I know you might not want to believe me, but I didn't kill your mother either," Mr. Night explained in a hoarse tone, making me scoff in disbelief."You can fool anyone, old man, but you can't fool me. I saw it with my eyes and you admitted to it—now why are you…" Caspian paused briefly, shaking his head in anger."You want the satisfaction of having me here with you, but I'm sorry, I can't give it to you. Now, where is it?"I wasn't buying any of his stories. After all, his lies didn't just start today. He was going to give me the necessary information I needed and that was it.The relic my mother had left behind was just for me alone. My father had no right to claim it, but he did and lied about it being missing. Now, when
Caspian's POVWe had finally reached the open field, but Elena still didn’t seem like herself. Her eyes looked distant, like her thoughts were trapped somewhere far away. I could only imagine what was running through her mind, but right now, none of that mattered to me. All I wanted—no, needed—was for her to fall in love with me.If that happened, I wouldn’t hesitate to throw it right in Alec’s smug face… and Caleb’s too—his unwanted son.She couldn’t return to Caleb. I wouldn’t let that happen. Not now. Not ever.I took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm inside me, and stopped walking. My hand slid away from her waist, but I reached up and grabbed her shoulder firmly—not to hurt, but just enough to pull her attention back to me.She turned slowly, her eyes still clouded.“What’s going on in that pretty little head of yours, squishy?” I asked with a half-smile, trying to hide the fire burning in my chest. “Planning something wicked again?”She flinched when she heard my voice, h
Elena's POVWith every step Caspian took into the grand hall, my chest tightened. My breathing grew shallow. Each breath I took only made the anxiety worse. I felt like the walls were closing in.Yes, I knew I had made a huge mistake—I’d signed that marriage contract with Mr. Caspian without fully understanding what it meant. But what I didn’t expect, what I never planned… was for him to claim me as his wife. Out loud. In front of everyone.In front of Caleb.In front of Isabella.My fingers curled tightly into the fabric of my dress, my eyes widening in pure shock as Caspian walked straight toward us, his face unreadable but his steps full of purpose.“Uncle Caspian—” Caleb began, but Caspian’s sharp voice cut through the air like a knife.“How dare you try to harass my wife in public?” he snapped, his voice thunderous. “Do you have no respect for me as your uncle? No respect for the family name?”The room fell deathly silent.“What?” Caleb laughed bitterly, clearly in disbelief. He