XXIV: There is Hope After AllAlyssa's POVI removed her hands from mine, swallowing my own tears. My knees weakened but I stubbornly stood on my shaking legs. My mind went blank and it's as if a part of me crumbled to the ground.I couldn't find the joy I should be feeling because I am about to have a new sister. Kelly was right. In a way, the reason I ignored her and refused to treat her as my mother was because of the real one that I lost. Call me bitter, hateful or a bitch, but for me, Alana Graham will always be my mother. I wasn't even given the chance to cope up because I was blamed for her death my whole life. Hundreds of people along with my so-called family and an unborn sister are all relying on me. That thought felt like a ton was dumped on my shoulders. "Can I at least see the contract?" I asked Kelly in a small voice and she sniffed, nodding her head and going to the safe. Maybe there's still a way to escape Knox without risking everyone's life. It could be anything,
XXIII: You Won't Break MeAlyssa's POV Knox's pranks went overboard this time. His pranks and torture–although dangerous– became even worse. He was silent for a week and he treated me like I didn't exist contrary to what he promised, but still, I didn't let my guard down. Wednesday came, but instead of going straight from work to Paradise, a bodyguard was waiting for me. A ady bodyguard that Knox promised he would assign to me and damn it, I can't really go anywhere without her. She was worse than freaking Alice!In the office, at home, even in the restroom! I can't go anywhere without her following me like a shadow and when I decided to put some restrictions, the robot 2.0 only told me she will only obey her master like a good little dog she was. I can't even sneak out because she can smell me from afar!I was no longer required to cook for him because he blatantly said that he disliked my cooking skills, but I continue to do my own chores. From cooking my own food, doing my laund
XXII: Beyond FuriousKnox's POVAs if she had been burned, she quickly stood on her feet and tried to cover up her face but I snatched it away. My whole body was shaking in anger. "Why is it you?!" I screamed, my blood boiling, I was beyond furious. I thought of all the times I dreamed about her, fantasizing the moment I will finally meet her and make her become mine. I imagined what she looked like under the mask. I longed to claim her as mine. But damn it to hell, she was around me all this time?! "I... I..." She stuttered and tried to get away but I gripped her wrist and she whimpered in pain. "Did you plan this? Did you do this so I would drool over you? To have been obsessed with you?""It hurts!" She whimpered and tried to pull her hand away. A second later, Lance appeared to grip my wrist that was holding her. "She's hurting, brother. Let her go," he demanded, looking around us. "People are looking at us. Save the argument for later.""Let me go." I growled in warning, ang
XXI: Fallen MaskKnox's POVI paced back and forth outside Paradise, waiting for the bastard of a king to leave. I contemplated whether I should end his reign right here and now, just so he wouldn't have the chance to be alone with Nikita like this ever again. My mind went into the gutter, thinking of possible things they could be doing right now. Nikita is a small girl, and she can easily be overpowered by someone as big as Seymour, but something tells me he was not that kind of person anyway. Still, my mind couldn't help but imagine the worst case scenario. My brother promised he didn't touch a hair on her body and I believed him, but this vampire king, will he be able to hold back his desire?"Fūck!" I kicked the trash can in frustration and looked at the entrance again. "It's been an hour. What's taking them so long?" I groaned in frustration and lit another stick. "Why are you so anxious, brother? Even if you don't trust Seymour, do you think someone like Nikita–who refuses to
XX: Your Turn, VampireAlyssa's POVI chose Seymour next because I had a plan, but my choice angered Knox. It was amusing and entertaining to see him throw a fit like a child. I wasn't sure whether to laugh or feel annoyed at his reaction. A typical man who hates not being chosen. I was doing my daily routine in the indoor gym he had when he slammed the door open. He knew I was there but didn't acknowledge me as he started his routine as well. I ignored his presence and focused on my stiff muscles. People think it's easy to just shake your hips, but no, they didn't know that it comes with a lot of pain and preparation. I often wake up with a sore body.When I'm done, I sit on the bench and drink from my tumbler, discreetly observing the furious man running on the treadmill. You could tell he was angry because he was running at full speed. At this point, is it not better to just shift?"It's amusing to see you lose your shit over a woman, Volkov." I said out of the blue, stopping him
XIX: You Won't Get MeAlyssa's POV"I told you we'd be fine. I'm worried about what they'd do to you, Aly." Honey said as soon as I arrived. I squeezed her hands and let go. "I can handle them just fine, boss. Did you forget that the Alpha himself implemented a strict rule about harassing women? He wouldn't break it himself, would he? Besides, they still don't know what I look like so it'll be easy for me to move somewhere if things get too complicated."I heard Honey sigh behind me as I started to prepare. "Still, taking a few days off wouldn't hurt us.""No," I shook my head. "I don't want to be the cause of delay for everyone. They have families to feed–you have a family to feed, Honey. And I already agreed on going on a date with three of them."Honey gasped and appeared in my line of vision with a shocked look on her face. "You did what?! I know I suggested it but... what are you planning to do?""What I can do to survive." I replied shortly and left her to finish preparing. Wh