LOGINElena's POV I just said that... To Noah. Even ThoughThe words just slipped from my mouth because of how engrossed I was in the moment. A kiss. He had kissed me and my brain went numb. My body moved on its own, and I kissed him back.I forgot that I wasn't supposed to give him hope anymore. At that moment, I forgot that I was living very soon. I forgot everything but him... Because he was standing in front of me, kissing me. And then he teased me because of it. I had called Jack my boyfriend... A man who stayed by me at my literal worst after giving him his worst and leaving him... Yet, I kissed another man. But Noah wasn't just any man. Noah’s smirk didn’t fade. If anything, it deepened...slowly, dangerously... as he’d just discovered a secret I didn’t mean to give away.I didn't mean to give it away. I had unconsciously revealed the part of me that was still in love with him. When he first took me, I wanted nothing but to show him this part and for him to believe it so he
Elena's POV “No! I’m not going anywhere. I’m leaving this place with Elena.”Jack’s voice cut through the air with a force I wasn’t prepared for. It was too loud, too bold, and definitely too reckless for a cop... No, an ex cop who stood opposite the most dangerous man he had ever met. Jack might have seen countless personalities while he was a cop... But Noah, he was different. Hell... He was scary. I turned to look at him, my tone pleading for him to stop. “Jack…”“Elena, stop it.” He turned to me, desperation tightening every muscle in his face. “I understand that you’re afraid of him, but this isn’t right. We can get out of here together, and things can go back to the way they used to be.”The way it used to be…The words drifted toward me slowly... Echoing in my head. The way it used to be. I repeated it in my mind, but no matter how many times I turned it around, it didn’t make sense.Did I even remember what that was?What were things like before?Was I ever truly happy?D
Elena’s POV Jack's question hung in the air. For a second, it felt like everywhere was frozen...“What?”“W…what?”Noah and I echoed each other... My voice trembling a little. Did... Jack just said that? He was challenging Noah, and he wasn't even trying to be discreet about it. Was Jack joking right now?I turned to look at him, my neck stiff, like even my muscles were afraid of Noah’s reaction. Jack didn’t look intimidated, though... he stood tall, jaw tight, eyes blazing with a kind of bravery I’d only ever seen in him once... when he wanted to take me to jail over seven years ago after I told him everything. But then, he chose to give up his career for me. He risked it for me, and now, he was risking my life.“Jack, what are you doing?” I hissed under my breath, but the words came out too loud, too shaky.What was he doing? Did he want to ruin me? Did he want to ruin us?I was a selfish person, the only person I cared about apart from myself was me. So, of course, I would be t
Jack's POV The drive to Noah’s mansion was longer than it should’ve been. I knew where that place was but today was the first time I was going there. Noah Reynolds' mansion wasn't exactly secret. But I had chosen to stay away because I was waiting for Elena to figure it out on her own. Then I waited for Layla to help me. It was only recently that I realized that I shouldn't rely on anyone but myself. I was the one who was going to rescue her. Sweat formed on my head as I got closer to where the mansion was. My heart beat increased at just the thought of facing the almighty Noah. But then I would see Elena, looking tattered and beaten up... Close to death. It was my motivation. I clenched my hands holding the steering wheel, staring straight ahead. No matter how hard I tried to be brave, my mind wouldn't stop replaying any bad scenario possible.What if Elena were dead? That thought haunted me just as much as the thought of Noah falling for her again. Because both of them m
Jack's POV It’s been days since that girl, Layla, promised me Elena would be free.And honestly, the longer time passed, the more stupid I felt for believing her.I should have known better. Elena had explained everything to me. She said everything was Layla's plan, so the girl wasn't to be messed with. Yet, I still trusted her and gave her that damn bottle! when she came to me with those big guilty eyes, acting like she suddenly grew a conscience… I cracked.I was too bloody sacred of loosing Elena to that Reynolds, so I searched and gave it to her. But it's been days since then! Three days, seven hours and twelve minutes. I kept count. My mind couldn't sit still knowing I had taken something from Elena and given it to her once best friend now enemy.And I got nothing in return. Elena hadn't return, or even called. Not even a bloody text message to know if she was alright.I was this close to loosing my senses. I shouldn't have trusted Layla like that. And now I regret it.
Elena's POV Noah’s office had always felt too large for one person, but now it felt too small for two.He said he had no reason for staring... So why doesn't he stop. Instead, Noah leaned closer towards me, his gaze still fixed on mine. I could heart my heart drumming in my chest. 'What is this?'What was he doing? Was he about to kiss me? As he came closer, I tried to move... Or to turn him away.For fuck sake, I was still thinking of how I was going to get out of her without him falling for me... Having any physical interaction between us whatsoever would make that hard. No! Get a grip Elena. I spoke to myself, forcing my gaze away. The longer I stared at him, the more my stomach twisted. I shouldn’t have been here.He shouldn't want anything to do with me.My fingers curled at my sides. I needed to get out.Noah’s eyes flicked, I glanced at him... Only a second. But I could see the confusion in them. Maybe he thought I wanted him too. But I couldn't have him. I couldn’t







