INICIAR SESIÓNVIVVENNE POVI fought against where I am currently for six months. I didn't want to be associated with a billion who uses his influence to get me a stable place in society.I don't know why I glorify suffering that much. The encounter with the fool I married changed my mind. He said he wanted to become a good father and I believed him. Like what the hell was that?He kidnapped his own daughter.I finished documenting early today, and I handed over to the next duty nurse. This is my last day as an intensive care nurse.I went to college last year to become a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist. I applied for promotion after I got my certificate but the people in power paid no attention until he stepped in. Elric. The perfect definition of all I seek in a man. He didn't even bother to ask if I had children; he was ready to take responsibility. He is so considerate, I mean he knows how uncomfortable I get when I receive help that I don't deserve so he helps me dig out the help I
LEAH'S POV “You look flushed today… what happened?” Emily asked immediately as I entered the car. I told her about the “Mr Hale” I met just now. Narrating my horrible experience with him and his “daughter”.I couldn't help but laugh at his tone of saying his name. He said it more like he was trying to convince himself that Hale was his name.“Did you say Mr Hale or Detective Hale” “Detective?” I sneered. “Nah he can't be…. This man looks like a pervert”“Really… then it can't be detective Hale,” she said, shaking her head.“Who is Detective Hale?” I asked, I don't know why his name came up when I was discussing a perv.“Well… he is a detective… and…” she drawled, looking for the right phrase to describe him.“I don't know much about him girl, he just happened always to pop up anywhere I am… especially at schools and shopping malls.”“Girl… I might be wrong but he sounds like a weirdo, just like this one here too… avoid all Hales”She laughed at my last sentence.“So… where are we go
LEAH'S POV Going to work feels different. It feels like I'm doing volunteer work, not working to earn a living, since my life depends on it. I have always prayed for a life-changing miracle and here it is. I can't wait for how happy we will all be soon.Moving out of the house where most of my childhood memories were made hits differently, but it's worth it. It means a new beginning.The thought of going for real shopping makes my heart jump. The joy must be written all over my face because Elena could spot it as soon as I entered.“Good morning…. Hmmm, something is going on” she said immediately.“Yes… It's good news actually… but first of all, how is Ethan?”“Oh… he woke up yesterday… and he is back home by this morning,” she explained quickly.“Oh… isn't that too early?” I tilted my head, squinting my eyes.“I don't think he cares that much, he only cares if he feels okay and ready to work” she said“Okay,” I shrugged, dropping my bag.“Well, Elena…” I drawled, smiling. “What ….
LEAH'S POV I'm certain he expects me to forgive him without a formal apology. I would never do that. He has to apologize with a sincere intention. Otherwise, we will just be strangers with benefits. Nothing more.I got inside shortly after the sex. Mum was already asleep and the house was quiet again. I wonder how he got my mum to call me downstairs when he could have just called me himself.I didn't bother to dwell on the suspicion for too long. I fell asleep as soon as I got into the room. My alarm beeping in my dream jolted me awake. I check the time and realize it's past seven in the morning. I sit up, and the evidence of last night can still be felt between my legs. I wonder when the arching sensation will stop.I sit up rubbing my eyes. My mind drifts to what he said yesterday. He was so sure of it that it felt like he was in the room with me.How did he know I was touching myself? Was he spying on me?Does he have a camera here?I recall the time he told me about my open win
DAMIEN POV I told myself I was going to meet Leah just for sex. I couldn't withstand her touching herself when I'm also here feeling horny and cranky.I needed a release and she does too. It was supposed to be make-up sex. I can tell she wasn't having it.She used me for her ovulation. Not like I care but I am worried. If the sex has no power what will?There is a war coming, I can feel it. Although I have no idea where it is coming from, I know the least I need now is to fight with her. Fighting drifts us miles apart and it's not good for any of us.I am supposed to be settled and calm now but I can't do that. All I could think of was how angry she was when she walked off. I kept on driving. I shouldn't drive in this state. I am pissed and frustrated. And I still have a little difficulty moving about. And I'm even more revenge-driven than ever.Carlos.That imbecile. He is stupid enough to get his family killed just for the purpose of protecting Isabella. Love can be so dumb. Not
UNKNOWN POV “.... The mission mustn't flop. If it does you have yourself to blame” I warned you strictly after giving instructions.“Got it” he said, dropping the call.Well, it's finally over. Now I should move to the next phase—a very dumb but useful pawn.Victor. Since the time I saved him from Damien's grasp while he was trying to escape. He has been hiding since then. Giving him the illusion of safety. He needs to become useful now.Well, he has been useful before, he provided Leah’s number for the paranoid call we did after the flower delivery. That call exposed a lot of things. It shows Damien isn't all that wise when it comes to his woman. He made his gesture so grand and public simply because she received a flower from another man.He needs to do better, which he won't by the way.“Hello,” Victor's alert voice came through."Do you still need the money?" I asked. I already know the answer. A man like Victor always needs money. That's the beauty of desperation. It never runs
Leah POV I step inside and close the door behind me, leaning against it for a second as the lock clicks into place. I can hear Emily and Damien going down the stairs, They must have waited until they knew I was safely inside before they left. The thought settles in my chest like something warm and
DAMIEN POVHe answers on the first ring. “Mr. Cross? Is there anything you need?”“Marcus,” I say, my voice low. “I need you to handle two things for me. Tonight, with no delays.”“Always, sir. Go ahead,” Marcus responds.“First: Victor Hayes, he's Leah's father. I want full 24-hour surveillance on
DAMIEN POVHe steps in like he owns the place, his eyes bloodshot, shirt untucked, reeking of cheap beer and cheaper cologne.His gaze lands on Emily first, then brightens when he sees Sophie. “Hey, princess! How are you?” he calls. “Look at you—getting big, you always look bigger each day I see y
DAMIEN POV She kisses me back.It starts hesitantly, as though she’s still braced for disappointment, still half-expecting me to disappear again. But then her fingers tighten in my shirt, her mouth opens under mine, and the kiss deepens—slow, real, needy. Her breath catches every time my tongue br







