Ajay has been dating Aaron for two years. Their relationship is not perfect, but it meets the requirements of a good relationship. While vacationing at Aaron's aunt's island home, Aaron and his cousin Tyler throw a party. Aaron walks away to grab more drinks from the kitchen, but he has been gone way too long. Ajay decides to find him but is distracted by the mysterious, handsome partier named Jude. Jude had been watching Ajay all night. Unable to find Aaron, Jude suggests they go somewhere quieter, leading her to the guesthouse. Upon entering, they hear voices. Unfortunately, it's Aaron making out with another woman. As a result, Ajay takes vengeance and sleeps with Jude in the bedroom down the hall. Ajay's rendevous causes her and Aaron to break up. And their weekend trip is now a two-week vacation because Tyler caused them to miss their ferry home. With a few dollars in her pocket and nowhere to stay, Ajay asks Jude to help, but Jude has turned nasty and unwilling to accommodate her. However, seeing his cousin Micah's attraction to her, Jude decides to help out of jealousy. Although Jude's family owns the island and he lives alone in a lavish mansion on a hill, he makes Ajay stay fifteen miles away with his family in their Villa. Ajay believes Jude is doing this because he doesn't like her, but her thoughts are the furthest thing from his truth. After Ajay meets Jude, in a matter of minutes, things are not what they seem, and Jude is not who or what he appears to be. Explore Ajay's journey with Jude from lust to love, passion to hate, and mystery to the truth that hides within The Villa.
View MoreIt's late in the evening, and Jude still hasn't returned. Lana's calling, so I answer. She asks, "What's up? We talked, and then you fell off. You ignore our group texts. Bethany and I went to your home and yoga studio to no avail. Where are you staying?""I know how to hide, Lana.""You're such a liar. I talked to Zelma." "So you stayed in contact with Zelma after Phyllis died?""Zelma's a part of our sorority.""How convenient." "Ajay, you shouldn't be there. I'll say it for you since you're beating around the bush. You're a witch. You told Justine, who told Zelma, who told me.""What else has Zelma told you?"Lana tells me Zelma isn't an innocent bystander. From the moment she dropped me off at Jude's house when Aaron left me stranded, she's been watching me. Dean was unaware of how much his daughters knew about the Knights. Zelma and Justine's mother died before they moved to Knight's Island. Feeling hopeless, Dean needed a way to bring meaning back into his life. Dean was se
A devious smirk is frozen on Deena's face as she continues to watch me. The entire bunker sits silently, awaiting my response. Another Knight girl motions for Rojelio when Deena gently pushes him away. Deena slowly walks towards me, but Micah blocks her, saying, "Leave her alone, Deena. We have bigger fish to fry tonight."Hearing those words makes me remember my newfound ally lurking deep within me. I calm myself and ease into a dark corner.Only minutes later do we hear howling and growling. The Pack is inside the villa, tussling just above us. Deena yells, "Why are they here? What is Jude doing?"Soon, she's climbing up the ladder. Everyone inside starts whispering, wondering what she's about to do. Micah rushes behind and grabs her leg, asking, "What are you doing? Use your powers to astral project or whatever you do, but you're not opening that door!" "Micah, you have three seconds to let go of me.""This is crazy!" he shouts.Sammy and Caleb start arguing with Deena. Taunting,
It's late at night, and we're driving. Chiara is lying down and asleep in the last row, while Wison and Andrew are asleep behind us. Jude stops at a gas station for snacks. While shopping, I ask, "Who is Mimi?""A dead woman walking in Louisiana.""What?"Jude huffs, "Someone cursed her, so she was hiding in the swamps depending on her Bible to save her.""Was she dead or alive?""Alive, Ajay. That's a figure of speech.""Is that why you wanted to return to Louisiana before this madness with Bruce?""Uh, yes and no. Mimi's dead now, but she was alive when we were there.""I'm so confused. Well, what did you and Wilson need to discuss privately?"Agitated, he replies, "Private issues."I stomp away and shop alone. On the road again, I whisper, "I don't like all the secrets. So, I die if I lie, but it seems all you do is lie to me."Glancing back, he whispers to me, "Wilson witnessed me kill Mimi, and he's gay.""Who's gay?"Jude scowls my way and then focuses on the road. Wincing, I w
As soon as we enter the car, I say, "That was weird. What does the note say?""I was instructed not to read it yet." Jude seems stoic. Checking if he'll be truthful, I ask, "Well, what did she whisper to you?""Let the dead stay buried. Something like that.""This world is filled with freaks. What does that even mean?"Dazed, Jude starts the engine and backs out of her driveway. Once we're on the expressway, and he's still deep in thought, I ask him, "Are you lying to me?""Lying about what?""Why are you so secretive? You don't know that woman, or do you?""I've heard or read what she told me. I'm just trying to remember where that's all."We enter my condo to the wolf pack, laughing and feeling too comfortable. Jude turns the corner, and Chiara rushes to hug him. Rubbing his ear, he says, "Not now, Chiara.""Ughhh. I forgot we have a non-wolf among us," Chiara turns up her nose."Shut up! It's time to go! Straighten up so we can head out," Jude commands. All three of them started
After shedding a few tears, Jude asks Andrew, "Well, what happened the day Mama was buried?"The family did a Knight Island burial ritual and then wrapped her dead body. The wrapping procedure is close to mummification but not quite as advanced. Melanie's guilt had her crying all night beside Mama's coffin. After the memorial, Deena said, "I'll take her to the mainland to be cremated."Uncle Julius retorted, "Cremated? Mama never asked to be cremated. She wants to be put in the tomb."Jude interrupts Andrew, "What tomb?"Andrew shrugs, "It was new to us too. Only Mama and Uncle Julius are older. Everyone else has been too young to die, so we were just as clueless as you are right now. Even Deena was ignorant of its existence."Once Uncle Julius said that, Deena said, "Well, lead the way, Julius.""Jude needs to be here," answered Uncle Julius.Soon, Melanie started snickering. The family stood watching her. Now, she was laughing loudly. Deena shouted, "What's so fucking funny?"Melan
Micah hangs up, and so does Phyllis, to ensure his line is disconnected. She calls Zelma back and asks for Melanie's number. Once Zelma texts the number, she asks Phyllis, "So what's Jude's secret.""Not so fast. Let me see if this is really Melanie's number, and then I'll call you back."Phyllis ends the call while Zelma is still speaking. Melanie answers, "Hello?""Hi, Melanie. This is Phyllis.""What do you want?""I know it's a sad night, but I saw you enter the ship with us?""And?""I'm curious why you'd leave your family during such a sad time.""That's not my family. Jude was the only one related to me. And why are you calling? Meet me on the boat!"Melanie hangs up in Phyllis's face, so she calls right back, "What?" Melanie scolds."Please listen. Don't freak out or call anyone, but I'm still on Knight Island.""Phyllis, what's wrong with you? Do you want to die?""Our werewolf is deceased. Where's the danger?""Whatever. I hope you make it out alive, but I have more importan
I'm peeking through the blinds, watching them drive off, when Jude comes behind me. Massaging my shoulders, he whispers, "You did good, baby."His hands release me when I step to the side. With my head hanging, I ask, "When's the last time you talked to Melanie?""After Mama died. Why?""Lana's mentioning her made me realize she has been missing in action for a minute now.""Melanie dropped Knight as her last name and lives as a Lowry now. You know this. Lana is months behind us. Her outdated knowledge is useless. Like I keep telling you, our focus should be Ellie."The following day, I returned to work. I saw Ellie in passing but ignored her, and vice versa. Harold invited me out to lunch, but I declined. Instead, I went to the store and purchased a new phone.I returned to work in the nick of time. Harold wanted to gossip and play, but I told him, "I need to focus today. Let me listen to my meditation podcasts.""That's cool, Ajay. You're so enlightened. Maybe you can help me get in
My home is ice-cold when I enter it. Placing my keys on the foyer table, I kick off my shoes. All the lights are off, so I open the blinds and call, "Jude. Where are you?"I was in the bedroom looking for him when I heard the front door open. Now at the top of the staircase, I ask, "Where have you been?""I needed some air. How was work?""Great.""Really? Ellie agreed to join us?""Not quite. She's a lost cause, but I was compelled to contact Lana.""Why?""My sorority sisters knowingly or unknowingly practice witchcraft. We all joined for success and empowerment. What if I could persuade them to try a few more rituals to obtain wealth? Once they're hooked, I can convince them to seek more power.""Ajay, we don't have time for that. So what you're saying is you dropped the ball on Ellie.""Ellie's not budging, Jude. She's afraid of you and doesn't trust me.""Well, make her trust you!"Taken aback, I stepped away from his yelling and ran upstairs. He follows and then grabs me before
Although Jude and I are on the radar, our justice system gives us time. This allows us to strategize and persuade Ellie to join forces with us.Thankfully, she got me a job at her workplace. I enter the mailroom and my coworker says, "Hey pretty lady. You look radiant today.""Thanks, Harold.""The golden highlights look good on you. Don't get me wrong, you look fabulous in black, but that color pops... Muah!"Cheesing, I replied, "Your flattery is always welcomed.""So how was your weekend?""Quite interesting, but I'm glad it's over.""Was Chris in town?" He pried."Uh, Chris? No. Chris and I decided to just be friends.""What? Yeah, he's definitely not worth your time. What man would agree to that?" He frowns."He's into his ministry, ya da, ya da. I had to respect that, right?""Yeah, I guess. Enough of him. Your area is swamped, so I'll help you."I purposely gather all the mail that goes to Ellie's floor. The moment she sees me, her eyes are fixed on me. The gentleman she's spea
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