Kiara POV We made our way back home since there was still time left before the party began. Xander dropped me off and then left since he had some issues to attend to before the start of the party and I would mostly spend a few hours getting prepared for it. I made a few calls just to make sure everything was going fine with the party arrangements which took about thirty minutes, and then I made my way to my room and I saw a box for new clothes on the bed. This is just screaming Xander, it seemed like he noticed I still hadn't picked a dress yet since I was so occupied with everything. A note was on it, I picked it up and then read it. “Couldn't imagine you in any dress more beautiful than this one.” PS:a gift from your husband. Okay, he is definitely a terrible writer, I thought to myself as I let out a little laugh. I then made my way to the bathroom. Took my bath and then started with my makeup, not perfect at it, so I just did something light and simple, then made
Kiara POV We finally got to the venue and then we walked in.I know I was there through all the settings and preparation but seeing it presently was just blissful.The music, the lights, the chairs, everything was just perfect at that moment.We came early since we were the ones hosting it, and we need to be here first to greet our guests. We both went to different places for that moment, since I had to go check on something, and he needed to meet the winners of the final test.It didn't take too long and finally the party started. We both went together to greet the guests who also started arriving and everyone looked like they were truly enjoying themselves.The music played, and the performances were dancing, and it was beautiful and then finally my family came.The air in the party definitely changed with their arrival, and I'm not surprised considering we were practically mortal enemies with the Darkwood for years now.“Hey Kiara, I missed you so much,” Sarah said as she rushed
Kiara POV “ Hey Kiara, could you stop looking for your husband and focus on the party, even just for a little while,” Sarah said as she pulled me close. “I'm not looking for anyone, okay, just trying to make sure everything is going well today,” I responded. I just need to keep my guards up, especially today because who knows what the elders could be planning. Just as Sarah was about to talk, Daniel walked in on us. “Hey ladies, you both look exquisite tonight,” he said. “Of Course we do,” I responded. Sarah immediately pinched me out of nowhere, and then she said, “thanks, and you too look good, Mr.?” “Just call me Daniel,” he responded as he stretched his hands for a handshake. “Well, I'm Sarah, nice to meet you,” she said as she accepted the hand and then Daniel kissed it. Ohh my I did not know he was a playboy and is he trying to flirt with my sweet naive elder sister in front of me right now? “And how are you, Daniel,” I asked, pulling my sister back to me.
Xander POVAnd for the first time ever I heard Kiara my wife say “thank you”, and at that moment her smile shined brighter than the glowing peonies in the field.The little girl I remember was totally grown up, and I just wish I could tell her everything now, but it's still too early, and I still need proof. “Your welcome, little princess,” I said as I smiled.“Seriously, must you spoil the moment by calling me little princess huh,” she responded pouting as she faced me.I could help but smile as the moonlight shines on her dress and she really looked ethereal at that moment.-----------Kiara POV “You could just call me Kiara huh,” I said.“Well I could, but I still won't,” he responded with that smirk on his face.Ahhh I wish I could take back my “Thank You” now, I can't believe I even said that, but it is a beautiful gift.“So why the sudden surprise gift, I asked?”“Well because I want to, I don't think there should be a reason for me gifting you little princess, you existing al
Kiara POV As I walked off I could feel their bitter stares at me and I couldn't ask for more, it was just what I wanted.Daniel then walked towards me and asked,“Hey Kiara, what exactly did you say to Eric to make him freeze in such a way?”“Ohh nothing, just wanted to get closer to him and I did, I sincerely believe we will become good friends now,” I said as I smirked and looked back at Eric in his frozen state.“So I hope you enjoyed your party, I mean it is for all you newly official Darkwood members,” I said.“Yes it was perfect, I'm glad everything turned out well even after the mishaps.”“Yeah me too.”“By the way, you look stunning in that dress.”“Yeah I do,” I responded proudly.He gave me that “you could just say thank you” look, and we both laughed it off.“So just wanted to ask but Kiara, why exactly did you scream during my fight in such a way, did you really think I was going to lose or were you just scared to see me hurt huh,” he asked as he gave that annoying smirk.
Xander POV I got to the main house and immediately headed into my office and got to business.“Good morning Xander,” Lilly said as she walked into my office.“Good morning Lilly, so is the document with you?” I asked.“Yes, of course it is right here,” she responded as she handed me the black envelope filled with the documents.“Good and what about the traitor?” I asked as I collected the envelope from her.“He has been dealt with and taken to one of the cells down at the cell house here.”“Very well then, let's see what's in the envelope now,” I said as I opened it.I opened it and, as expected, the plans for the whole sabotage that happened 15 years ago were all there.But nowhere mentioned Leo blade's name, that means this is definitely not the original, that means he knew we were going to attack them.That sly old man really knows how to hide his tracks, I can't deny that.“Tell our spy there to keep watch on Leo movement for the next few weeks and report back to me,”“Okay, Xand
Xander POV I made my way back to the office with Lilly and continued working, then suddenly a member barged in. “Are you crazy?How dare you barge into the leader's office just like that,” Lilly voiced out in anger.“I'm sorry leader, but this is urgent,” the member said as he tried to catch his breath.“Okay then speak, what is the issue?” I asked.“Well one of the outer house branches of Darkwood is said to be arriving today sir.” He said as he tried to catch his breath.“It's impossible they would have sent a notice first if they were coming, they would never just come out unannounced for any reason,” Lilly said“And which outer house is arriving,” I asked in a cold tone.“The Darkwood knives, sir.”At that moment the whole room went frozen, the Darkwood knives were coming.The Darkwood had 5 outer houses in all of Europe, the Darkwood snakes, the Darkwood knights, the Darkwood bears, the Darkwood wolves who are no longer in work now and the Darkwood knives, they all have a partic
Xander POV I can't believe Nola is really here, it really is going to be loud from now on here in the main house.Lilly came back inside and we continued working.“So is she really that strong Xander?” Lilly asked, breaking the silence in the room.“Well if I didn't make you drop your gun at that moment you would not be alive right now, she really is an extremely dangerous person and one of the Darkwood top fighters, that's for sure,” I responded.“That is crazy, she is so young though,” she said.Before I could say anything more we heard a knock on the door.“Who is there?” Lilly asked.“The most handsome man you have ever met, Lilly.”We both knew who it was at that moment, and Lilly seemed annoyed at what Daniel said and decided to keep the door locked.“Come on Lilly open the door,” Daniel said.Lilly definitely did not seem like she planned on do so anytime soon.“Lilly just open it and let hear what he has to say,” I stated.She immediately then opened it up and Daniel almost f
Xander POV She finally opened up about the dream, that was a big step. I badly want to tell her what her dream could be about, since I have a fair idea.But the Kiara I know right now still doesn't trust me well enough, and if I rush in too quickly she will definitely leave me and rush right back into the hands of that monster she calls her father.I need just a bit more time for her to finally trust me, and then I can reveal the truth to make this her attempt to be a spy on me for that bastard finally come to an end.I require her to trust me even more, but she really is a hard one to crack I behave to admit, but not impossible, she is slowly opening now.And this new cute, vulnerable side of her is rather amusing, I have to admit, now it's obvious she will be quite late, let me make that call.I dialed Elder Silver number and then she picked“Good day, Leader,” she said.“ And hello silver, hope you are quite well?” I asked.“Yes Sir, is there an issue, you never call by this time,
Kiara POV I stood there silent at the scene, for the first time this weird dream seemed a little more clearer.And there little me stood panicking and shaking as a lady whose face I couldn't see grabbed me and suddenly started running as she bled crazily.BANG!And then she was shot right in her leg and fell instantly.“Kiara, you have to go on by yourself now, okay, my dear,” she muttered as blood suddenly spilled out her mouth.“Now Kiara, run! Run, Kiara!,” the strange lady voiced out as she pushed me right away from her.“ Don't worry ******* will be watching over you, Now Run Kiara!”“Just who will be watching me !!!” I voiced out in cold sweat as I woke right up from the dream.Ahh, my head hurts, I honestly hate this dream, I never get to know whose name the woman called, and it always leaves me with this throbbing headache that I can't seem to just get rid of.“Ahhh! This is so frustrating!” I voiced out in anger as I threw my pillow right at the door.“Well don't you seem fe
Kiara POV It didn't take quite so long and after an hour we were right at the suit's estate gate, they opened right up, and we drove right in.“And a good day to you, Mrs. Darkwood,” a butler standing right in front of the door said.“Good day to you, Mr.?” I paused, waiting for his reply.“Butler John ma'am, and Mrs. Beatrice is waiting already, so shall we?” he responded as he made a hand gesture right towards the door.“Of course,” I responded with a smile as I then turned right towards Mason.“And you were saying?” I asked with a smirk on my face, as I enjoyed his displeased look.Mr. John opened the door right up, and we made our way right in, and I should say it was quite a long walk in through the hallway, but eventually, we got to the final room.“Please just wait a minute now,” Butler John stated and then went right into the door.“Well, well, they really did accept our impromptu visit huh, that's definitely interesting,” Mason stated.“ Don't be too surprise head Mason, I j
Kiara POV “So Silver this really is the final list huh, no changes can be made again?” I asked, as I held the files close to my chest, praying this could actually be changed.“Yes, no changes can be made again, every guest on that list must unfortunately be invited personally by you,” she responded as I then instantly dropped my head right on the table.I probably should just die now right, I'm definitely going to be killed sooner or later anyway.“Also one more thing Mrs. Kiara.”“Yeah, what is it ?” I muttered as my head still laid flat on the table.Just what next huh, would I also have to bring gifts for them and then have a meal too, or maybe he wants me to play a game with the old family.“ I have been assigned to assist you on this,” she responded.“Wait what?” I asked as I instantly raised my head up in shock as she smiled at me.“Yes, the Boss says I'm to assist you in any way I can on this_And just before she could finish her sentence, I instantly hugged her tightly“Oh My
Kiara POV “Well then, since the introduction has been done, shall we get to the main agenda now,” I said with a smile as they all sat.“The annual ball we are to host is said to be dated December 30th, that means we have just a month to get everything ready and set.”“Nola, Scar, seeing you both really seem to like each other's company, you both will be put in charge of the catering service, Dan you will take charge of all the security of the ball,” I stated.“And just why are you putting me with this crazy bitch?” Scar questioned in a loud tone as she stood right up.“Well because I can, darling, now sit down, I'm not changing my decision understand,” I responded sternly.“Well Scarlett, I guess we are teammates huh, it will be a nice time to bond don't you think?” Nola asked with a smile on her face.“I hate you so much,” Scar responded, her eyes filled with anger as she stared at Nola.“Aww and I love you my sweet Scar and who knows, you might actually learn how to behave like a l
Xander POV “So Silver, were you able to find out more about that lady?” I asked as I made my way right to my office.“Nothing sir, just still the same obvious stuff on the dark web, seems like, no matter how much I try to dig into it, it's practically impossible to find out more on her sir,” she responded.Hmm, well, I wasn't expecting this to be easy, considering who she is, but just why would a lady like her help me get that envelope, it still just doesn't make sense.“And what about you Lilly, could you find out the reason she helped us so suddenly?” I asked.“Nothing sir, if there is one thing I know, she never helps unless it benefits her the most,” she responded.Hmm, well, I'm not surprised, especially since she is from that family too, but still, how could there be nothing on her even from her past.Just who is this lady really?“By the way, Lord Xander, is it really the best to leave Kiara there with those crazy heads?” silver asked with a concerned tone.“ Oh and just when
Kiara POV “Now I'm sure you all know just why you are here, right?” Xander questioned.“Yes, Boss,” they all replied in unison.“Good, so do explain to me just why I'm hearing more than 5 of my men are already hospitalized just by you guys arriving here just within an hour ?” he questioned with a stern tone as he stared right at Scar and Nola.They both instantly avoided his gaze, so as not to answer the question, I definitely feel Nola for sure started the fight judging from the little smirk showing on her face.“ I'm speaking to you both, so answer me, Scar, Nola, I'm waiting,” he stated.“ Well, Lord, it was Nola's fault,” Scar suddenly spoke out.“Yeah as if, and just what did I do huh Scar, you just decided to be over-tempered about a normal conversation, that is certainly not my fault,” Nola responded with a smirk.“How dare you, Nola,” Scar voiced out.“And just what was this conservation about?” Xander questioned and they both went silent again.“Mason talk,” Xander stated.“
Kiara POV We got into the car and then Xander drove right off.“So, my little princess, you intend to tell me about your adventure yesterday or what?” he asked as he smirked.Oh come on, here I thought he had forgotten about all that.“Well it wasn't much of an adventure, more like me being dragged around like a doll for dress up,” I responded as I let out a sigh.“ Well you seemed to have enjoyed it seeing you bought tons of stuff,” he said with a smile.“Enjoyed it huh, I tried more than 30 pairs of shoes in each mall, I do not call that enjoyment more like torture,” I responded as he then laughed.I can't believe he thinks this is fun, my legs still ache from all the pain of those shoes.“Well, is that all that happened?” he asked as he faced me.Hmm, now I don't think he needs to know I met Nola and silver, yeah he doesn't need to know that crazy details.“Yep, that's just about it, just shopping that's all,” I responded as I chuckled a bit, trying to hide my nervousness.“Really
Kiara POV “Run Kiara Run!!,”And yep, it's that weird dream again, and it came with the annoying headache this time too, I think I should just get used to this, since it definitely doesn't seem to be good away anytime soon.“And a good morning to you my little princess,” I heard a whisper right in my ear and of course I could tell instantly that it was Xander.“Good morning,” I muttered slowly as I turned to face him, with my hands right on my forehead as I slowly got up.“ Seemed like you had that dream again,” Xander stated.“Well, I kind of feel it's that annoying part of me I can't get rid of and just have to accept now or just I'd just ignore it,” I responded as I let out a little laugh.“Hmm okay,” he said staring at me strangely.And right there it hit me, just how exactly did I even get into my room, the last thing I remember was responding to Xander and then everything went blank from there“So, just how did I get up here?” I asked curiously.“Well, seeing you right up fell