LOGINElena Torres (POV)Days later, I felt much better compared to when I was brought home. I could do a little bit here and there and Andrew always gets riled up anytime he sees me doing anything aside from resting in bed.Rubbing his hands which held me securely in his arms as if someone was going to snatch me away when he wasn't looking. That has become a habit I have picked subconsciously and it ended up drawing lines of worry on his face."What's the matter, are you good? You need water?" Andrew asked, his voice was deep as the night.I answered but nothing came out, clearing my throat, I said, "I'm very much okay, sorry for disturbing your sleep," I apologize, knowing how important his sleep was to him."What's bothering you, you don't just wake up in the middle of the night for no reason, rubbing me unless you are on another mission," he said, giving me that knowing smile after switching on the bed lamp."No, no, no, that's not it. Let's go back to bed," I protested, covering my bod
Marcus Kane (POV)For everything there is a price to pay, but how do you pay a price for something you know not. Apparently, you are paying for it, but still don't know what you are paying for. That defines my situation right now or maybe I was just the one overthinking it.But I'm not, I promise. I wasn't overthinking, the handwriting on the wall was just simple enough for me to read through. I parked in the garage of Clara's new working place, it was rowdy and lousy for a crochet company. Who knows what other businesses go on in there.What time does she close from work? I wondered, staring at my silver watch for the hundredth time. You can't trust local business owners, they can use a single stall for multiple businesses and still use the same staff for it. Overworking them while still paying them a meager salary.At exactly nine pm, Clara sauntered out of the shop, dusting whatever it was on her red short gown. She really has a knack for short dresses, doesn't she? I smirk, watchi
Elena Torres (POV)I sat on my bed as the pieces of yesterday's event flooded my memory. The darkness in the studio room infiltrates my mind, it all makes sense now. The strange man that pumped into me was wearing a black face mask so I couldn't picture what his face could be. It happened too fast before I could realize that he was taking me to a secluded place at the back of the academy. How I managed to get there myself with my twisted ankle I couldn't say. Or maybe it was because he kept on muttering some words of apology about how he would take my pain away in a few minutes. I searched across the room for the dress I was putting on but couldn't find it. That would reveal more about the state I was in when Andrew found me. It can't be that those men were only interested in stealing from me. "Why the deep frown, what are you thinking of?" Andrew asked, closing the door behind him with a smile on his face. I blinked, wondering what the smile was for or what was going on with him.
Selene Blackthorn (POV)The sound of my ringtone tore through the grave silence that had settled over the four walls of my room. The table vibrated as the phone rang, eyeing it with the corner of my green eyes. Looks like the call I have been anticipating for has finally come through.Looking down at my big stomach, I groaned softly as I stood up, rested for a bit before I moved towards the direction of the phone which was at the top of the fridge. I smirked as I saw the caller ID, how long she was trying to wait before she decided to call me. I raised my brow in question as my thumb danced over the green button."Hello, can you hear me?" I asked with no exchange of pleasantries."Report," that was her response, so cold as the face I was used to growing up. Nothing I do measures up to her satisfaction or to make her hard face break into the tiniest of smiles.I wonder how my father could survive each day sleeping and waking up beside a woman that offers no warmth."She's awake," I res
Andrew Kane (POV)Sitting quietly beside Lena while holding her left hand as I offered a little prayer above. My eyes constantly stray to the water hung on the metal used to hang drip in the hospital.It's been five hours now and she's yet to wake up. Ken found out that she has been injected with a harmful substance which could harm her and the baby. Baby?I was surprised as well, Lena didn't tell me she was pregnant or maybe she doesn't know about the baby yet because I'm sure that she would have panicked. The moon goddess is on my side and I really can't wait to hold our pub in my hand. She's four weeks pregnant.Staring at her smooth and lifeless face, the only thing that put my mind at ease was the little exercise her chest was doing. Going up and down in a slow rhythm, I held her hand tightly when I saw her eyelashes shake.Her eyes opened slowly before she shut it again, the room was too bright. I pulled down the curtain and left the light on. She coughed and I rushed to the sma
Martha's PovMartha sat behind the red linen, shedding her face from the men kneeling at a far distance from her in order to conceal her identity from being known. Two guards stood by the end of the linen to prevent unnecessary move from the other men. There were five men in total."How did it go? Any good news?" I asked, staring at the bald headed men, who dares not to raise up their head to look at the direction where the voice was coming from."We did as you requested, madam but she was on a call. We can assure you that you have nothing to worry about," the guy in the middle responded, his voice a little shaky."Good, if not you all will have yourself to blame for your incompetence. I will forward the rest of your balance to you in the evening. You had better shut your mouth concerning this situation or else," I threatened, knowing fully well that they wouldn't want to gamble with their lives but I still have to sound a warning.I gathered my blue long skirt as I stood up, to avoid
Elena's Pov *It’s been twenty minutes since the occurrence," Andrew said directly. "Hardly time enough yet to consider oneself having waited."*"Long enough for you to..." Selene’s gaze slid over me "...get reacquainted, apparently."The implication remained unsubtly latent. Some of the councilors
Elena's Pov"Who in the hell are you?"The words spilled from my mouth before I could even think them. The woman at the edge of the clearing smiled at me as if I'd just asked her something hilarious.Andrew’s hand was still latched onto mine, but his grip had turned rigid. His entire body was tense
Elena’s POV“She’s not going anywhere.”Andrew’s voice penetrated the fog in my mind. I turned from the window to Andrew standing between his mother and me, his shoulders set against us like a barrier.Luna Margaret’s perfectly painted lips squeezed into a thin line. “Don’t be foolish, Andrew. This
Elena's Pov “You’re lying."“I am?"She took out a folded piece of paper from her pocket. Old, yellowed, and soaked with signatures. “That is a copy of the original contract. Read it for yourself.”She shoved it at me. I grabbed it, my hands trembling.The words swam before my eyes. Legalese. Pack







