Vivienne's POVGrowing up, I had days I really dreaded, and most times, that was because I usually already had an inkling as to what was going to happen. Yes it made me anxious, but at the same time, it gave me the slight chance and opportunity to find a solution or a way around it. I honestly thought it would be the same today, but I couldn't have been any more wrong. My fingers trembled, and no matter how hard I tried to keep them steady, they just wouldn't budge. How could they? When Ronan's words had just caused a chill to slither down my spine a couple of minutes ago. “Get dressed, princess.” His words echoed all around me, and if I pressed my eyes shut for too long, then I could pretend all over again that he was still in the room, and standing right behind me, with his hands wrapped around my waist. “We leave in ten.” Ten minutes. Ten minutes till we go back to that arena Ronan called a clubhouse. I wanted to call it a fighting ring, but deep down, I felt it didn't capture w
Vivienne's POV The house was quiet, and I didn't know what to think about it. Prior to this moment, I could swear I loved the quiet. Maybe it had something to do with my ugly past with Grant or not, but I knew, deep down, I used to enjoy being alone, because most times when I wasn't, I was either being forced to overhear Grant's messy affairs in our bedroom, or be forced to watch him get all handsy on me, in public. In moments like that, the quiet was the only period I got to myself, and I made sure to cherish it. It was the only thing that got me going, till I decided to run away, but now, I could say it was entirely different. The silence in Ronan’s house was louder, and every minute, it ripped a part of my sanity along with it. Ronan's house. I almost chuckled at the irony. It was technically my house too since we were married, but I just couldn't allow myself fall into the facade of finally having a home. Ronan and I came from different worlds, and even though I'd promised my
Ronan's POV The first thing I noticed the moment the door clicked shut behind me, was how quiet it all was. It was too quiet if you asked me, but somehow, the sweet smell that clung to the air made up for it, but only slightly. Her scent of vanilla, skin, and something faintly floral, hung in the air. It was haunting and delicate, like it didn’t belong in a place like this, but I cherished it more than I was going to admit. My eyes did a quick scan of the living room as I leaned against the doorframe. Nothing had changed, but all I could picture was Vivienne standing by the window, and watching all of the drama unfold a little while ago. I'd gotten up way before she did, and when I'd said it wasn't intentional, then you'd better believe it wasn't. Despite how successful I was in bringing her to bed without causing her any pain, I still couldn't sleep a wink. During the night, she'd let out occasional groans that hinted at the fact that her leg hurt, and it was only as a result of t
Vivienne's POV A small chill was the first thing my body registered as I stirred awake. I tried to keep it away, but it just wouldn't budge. The more I tugged my sheets closer to my body, the more it seemed like the damned cold was slipping in through loopholes I had no chances of ever tracing. I finally forced myself to peel my eyes open, and when I said it wasn't exactly what I expected, then best believe that was the truth. The morning felt full, and I couldn't help but feel some type of way. It pricked at my skin, not in a painful way, but in the way tension coiled itself under your skin and refused to let go. Simply put, the aura around was ominous, like something bad was about to happen, and I hated it. My stomach dropped to my feet when I realized I was alone in our bedroom .Ronan was nowhere to be found, but the scent of leather and smoke still clung to the sheets. My ankle ached dully when I shifted, reminding me of yesterday, of everything I'd confessed, and everything I
Vivienne's POV Time seemed to slow to a halt, while I anticipated his next move. As I waited, I couldn't help the emotions that swirled around in my lower belly. My skin prickled too, but it was clearly from the close proximity between us. A generous amount of heat radiated off him, and I wouldn't mind soaking it all up, even if the chances of it burning me was high. His lips hovered near mine,close, but not touching. It was more than enough to get goosebumps raced down my skin, and as his breath hit my cheek, warm and steady, I couldn't help but want to lean into him. “Do you understand me, Vivienne?” he whispered I nodded once, but something shifted between us at that moment. Maybe it was the relief of saying it out loud. Maybe it was the look in his eyes,the promise of violence and vengeance and absolute, dangerous care, I wasn't sure. But I was more than aware of the moment he crouched down again. My legs parted instinctively as he settled between them. A small gasp slid past
Vivienne's POV The ride home was mostly quiet, and to be honest, I wasn't sure what I thought of it. Ronan hadn't said much, to me, if I was being honest. All I knew was the fact that he'd been barking out orders the moment he carried me past the other bikers inside the clubhouse. He'd wanted to take me back home via the way we came, but he must have taken a step back and realized how it was only going to worsen the pain I felt in my leg. “Get the car ready, right now.” He yelled at the nearest biker in the yard. I hadn't seen him before and if you asked me,I would say he looked a bit too young for this world. All it took to change that mindset was the way he spoke with so much power and reverence for Ronan. “And put a call through to Lexa. Tell her to meet me at the mansion in less than ten minutes.”“Yes sir.” The boy scurried away, his voice booming and boots crunching against the gravel scattered about. The car arrived nothing short of a minute later, and Ronan helped me get in