LOGINAnother cozy morning of mid June with the smell of untouched breakfast that swam the air. The big wall mirror took in her reflection along with the glossy black skinned maid that assisted her in picking a dress. She was going to fly with Zade to Ilhawi— part of her was excited, the other part drenched in something that felt like fear and worry." I like this one." She told the maid who nodded in acknowledgement and began to return the rest of the dresses they had scattered earlier.Then a knock came on the door, Rebekah came in. " Buttercup!" She walked further into the room, her leather jacket and tight red pants and bold makeup gave her an intimidating look. " Zade's gone."Josette blinked. " Oh!" Her shoulders dropped as her eyes stared low at her dress on the bed. Why had he left her? " He wanted to leave earlier, doesn't stop you from going."Her eyes snapped back at Rebekah who did everything to avert her gaze." Are you coming too?"" I won't. You'll be going with Caden.
They had fallen asleep in each other's arms. Josette sitting on his lap, hands around his neck as her head rested on his shoulder. Zade's arms were around her waist as he also gently rested against her shoulders, though shoving his face close to her neck. The night was quiet. But Zade wasn't. He repeatedly snuggled, groaning every now and then. His arms around her waist suddenly tightened— too tight that it had Josette jerk out of her sleep. " M-mother." He called, his voice shook, it sounded wary. It sounded disturbing. Josette shuddered a little, she took heed— tapping him lightly until he jolted a little and raised his head away from her. " Was it a nightmare?" His eyes looked saggy— black bags beneath them like they were some messed up mascara from a delirious horror movie. " I am fine." Hia voice was subtle. Josette casually climbed down from him. She knew he wasn't fine and she could in fact tell from the way he was heavily panting. Zade swept his hair back, releasing
Hello Lovelies! I will be taking some days from writing, this is due to my personal health and I have been advised to get proper rest. So I won't want to rush any chapters when I'm not at my best. Though updates have been quite slow but be rest assured that by the time I'm back, updates will be more consistent than it has been before. Let this book remain in your enamourous hearts while you await my return. 💕 Thank you for your understanding. Date: 28th October, 2025. ~ With warmth and gratitude, your lovely author— Jomoso Iza ✨
Reaching the mansion, Zade pulled over in the garage. He glanced at Josette who was quiet the whole time. A small menacing smile spread across his lips as he pulled out a red rose and handed it over to her. " It has been quite a long time since you have received my token."A glare from Josette made his smile flatter a bit. She still remained quiet as she got out of the car. He had been a monster a while ago and now he was just going to pretend like he did nothing wrong?Josette shuddered at the memories. Though it was an abuse of her rights and her personal space, she could not hide the fact that she kind of liked what he had done.She wanted more. She wanted to see more of that side of him. And the fact that she was starting to desperately yearn for him was what surprised her the most.As she walked, she felt his presence behind her but he was able to overtake her steps. Zade stopped right in front of her. " Ignoring me? Is that what we do now?"" Get out...of my way!"She tried t
The room fell quiet. She huddled herself on the bed, bringing the duvet close to her body while her gaze returned to survey the room. Josette loved purple and she wondered if Selena's favourite colour was purple too. She remembered Rebekah telling her that they didn't know if Selena was alive or not.This was something Josette didn't know how to feel about. Though she couldn't deny that in the darkest layers of her heart, she hoped and wished Selena Vortessa was dead. Josette jerked at her own thoughts— she shook her head, rubbed her eyes before gulping so hard.Deciding to distract herself from such obnoxious thoughts, she got out of the bed and headed towards the mini shelf that stood close to the aquarium.Despite how small the bookshelf was, they contained numerous books. Her hand swirled through them— skeptical of the fact that the whole powerful Zade Morello was into books.The aquarium beside her quite took her fancy but it wasn't like the bookshelf did. Josette was never re
The evening was beginning to take over. It was somewhat past four p.m and Zade and Josette still sat there in the car— stillness penetrating the atmosphere. Josette wept quietly, she peered out of the window, staring at the flowers, silently aching to go into the Cottage Gallery. " What makes you think I can't stop them? You know the history, I can handle anything."" You cannot handle everything, Wifey."Zade muttered, his tired eyes turning towards her. " And I know your records, little miss hacker."Josette turned to him too. " I'm going to avenge her death and I don't care if you help me or not."" You are so certain that the organization is behind her death."Josette ceased her forehead a little. " Who else would want her dead? They targeted her right from the start. I got a clip from the hospital— a copy of the footage. There must be something in there— I just know it."Zade watched her try to suppress her tears. He opened his mouth to speak but just as he expected, his mout







