Ava's POV
A few months later...
"Get her!" an angry voice shouted behind me.
A group of men began chasing me as I ran through the market with a bag full of stolen goods on my back. Dodging people who were shopping, I increased my speed and ran into the woods.
I knew that if I ever made it into the woods that I would be safe. I could easily hide from them, since they weren't as familiar with the woods as I was.
It was only normal that I knew the woods like the back of my hand since I have been living in a cave for months now.
After that horrifying day, everything changed. I changed. I was never the same as before. One would say that I was punishing myself for the crimes I committed that day, and I
Ava's POVI quickly scrambled to my feet and shuffled away from the intruder. He looked at me skeptically and raised his hand in a gesture to show that he meant no harm, but I wasn't about to fall for his trap and let my guard down.I squinted my eyes to get a better look at him and then the realization dawned on me. I've seen him before, more specifically; he has been chasing me for months now.There was no way that he came in here without the intention of capturing me and offering me to the highest bidder."I'm not here to hurt you" he said in a calm voice taking steps closer towards me."Don't come any closer" I said in a panic, holding out my hands before me ready to attack if he tried anything."L
Ava's POVI couldn't look away from his smoldering eyes that seemed to be able to see into my soul. It was like he was able to see all the pain I have been hiding inside and letting me know through his eyes that he was here for me.It was strange seeing his concerned face directed in my direction. He seemed so sincere and guilty, that it broke my heart knowing that he was sad. It was weird. It must be a mate thing, because he has hurt me, but yet still I was heartbroken because he was sad.Weird.I could feel the sparks from where his hand was connected to mine. I was finally getting back control over my body. I squeezed his hand just to make sure that he was actually here and I wasn't imaging this.He smiled and leaned forward to p
Ava's POVWarmth.I was engulfed in warmth. I snuggled up closer to the warmth feeling oddly comfortable. With a satisfied sigh, I got even more comfortable and went back to my deep slumber.I woke up and stretched my limbs with a bright smile. Last night I had the best sleep that I have ever had in my entire life.I opened my eyes and blinked the sleep away. I tried to move, but felt something holding me down preventing me from moving.I tried moving again and after another failed attempt, I gave up with a huff.I heard mumbling behind me and felt something, or rather someone tighten their hold around me.I blush a crimson red when I saw a stro
Ava's POV"Damn. You look hot. Jayden won't be able to take his eyes off you when he sees you in this" Katie gushed."You think so?" I asked, unsure."If I was a guy, I'd totally hook up with you" she gave me a playful wink."I don't know. Don't you think it's a bit revealing?" I asked, looking at my reflection."I'm not doing this again. You've found a fault with every dress you've tried on and this is like the tenth dress you've tried on""I know, but-""But nothing, you look gorgeous, the dress is gorgeous. You need to get rid of all those negative thoughts running through your mind and remember that you are beautiful"
Jayden's POV"I forgive you" I couldn't believe my ears when she uttered the three words that I have wanted to hear for so long. I knew that I probably didn't deserve it, but I sure was gonna take it.I stare into her gorgeous brown eyes glistening with happiness. I honestly didn't know why it took this long for me to realize that she was the only woman I needed.Everything about her was perfect. There was nothing that she could do or say to change the way I felt about her. Her perfect eyes, face, hair, body, everything about her was simply perfect. Of course she was perfect; she was a freaking angel for crying out loud.Holding her in my arms right now was everything I needed. It was a miracle how I was able to be apart from her for so long.
Ava's POVI was a nervous wreck with all those curious eyes staring at me, waiting for my response. I knew that Jayden did this on purpose, if that amused smile was anything to go by. He was enjoying this way too much and I think that he thought that I wouldn't know what to say, but I was about to prove him and all the rest of them wrong."I suggest that you have an emergency bunker in place to evacuate everyone who won't be able to defend themselves" I said with a proud smile."And what makes you think that we don't already have an 'emergency bunker'?" Jayden smirked.Right.Of course he's already thought of everything. You don't stay on the top by not staying ahead. It was like he was always two steps ahead of his enemies and that was o
Ava's POV The look that he cast my way was enough to make me blush and look away, my previous confidence slowly evaporating from just looking in his eyes. There were so many emotions running through his eyes that made me overwhelmed and unable to keep eye contact. On one hand I was terrified of what I was about to do later on tonight, but on the other hand I was happy to know that I could elicit such a reaction from him. "Would you like to, um, take a seat?" he asked, clearing his throat and scratching the back of his neck. I could tell that he was just as nervous as I was from that simple gesture. "Ye-yeah" I stuttered and cleared my throat as a way to ease the awkward tension in the air. He led me to my awaiting seat at the table and I sat down. The table was covered with a white table cloth and decorated with a few rose petals, with just a single rose in a vase in the middle. There were two place settings at the table, obviously. The yacht was lit up with fairy lights which
Ava's POVLast night was amazing. With a wide smile, I rolled over in bed to face the man that stole my heart. I brushed a few stray strands of his black hair away from his forehead and admired his perfectly sculpted face.My eyes roamed all over his face from his bushy eyebrows, to his long lashes that were almost touching his cheek, to his straight nose, to his strong jawline and then my eyes finally settled on his pink kissable lips.He looked peaceful in his sleep and I didn't want to ruin his peaceful slumber, so I quietly slipped out of bed. As soon as I was off the bed, his hands instinctively reached out for me and I placed a pillow in the spot that I previously occupied. He immediately grabbed a hold of the pillow and brought it closer to his chest and let out a satisfied sigh.I wan