LOGINZane's POVAdrian was investigating me. Well, at least I was sure that he was, I just couldn't prove it.Just yesterday, Glenn caught track of someone looking into the Larsen family from Seattle. It was enough to raise alarm bells, but before he could track the source, it disappeared.Even though Adrian was too young to understand how our families once operated with one another, he would've been the only one who would be interested in looking them up. Especially now, given the circumstances of their fall from grace. Was he catching onto my past? No… He couldn't have. I'd been too careful. Maybe it was some journalist from the area who couldn't let go of the past.When I pulled up to the park where I knew Evelyn was going to be, I sat in the car for a little while longer. My eyes burned onto her beautiful figure the same way the cigarette smoke burned as it filled up my lungs.The way her hair framed her face, and her stiff, yet elegant posture, stood tall and defiant.I couldn't wait
Evelyn's POVThe midday sun shone brilliantly against a cloudless sky and the breeze made my hair dance lightly across my face. It was a beautiful day, and one I intended to enjoy fully. Especially since Mila practically held me hostage in the townhome for all of last night.She wanted to know about everything that was going on between Zane and I. Even though, there truly was nothing outside of him just going above and beyond due to my falling out with Adrian.At first, she didn't really buy it. She didn't think that a man was willing to do all of that just because he was feeling bad.Yet, I insisted. I repeated myself like a broken record. There truly was nothing going on between Zane and I, no matter how much she wished it would be so.So, after countless hours of badgering me with the same questions and getting all my things unpacked and put away, Mila decided that she was more frustrated than satisfied."You better text me if something happens though!" She'd said the night before.
Adrian's POVI tossed and turned all night, not getting an ounce of restful sleep. So, when it came time for me to actually get up, it felt like I was being weighed down by a ton of bricks. Even the usual morning rays were harsh and blinding against my barely opened eyesAll I could worry about was Evelyn and her involvement with my older brother… The worst case scenarios plagued every thought, both waking and ill-attempted sleep.What were Zane's plans? What was the ultimate goal? Why did it HAVE to involve Evelyn?I had to get to the bottom of this. Even if it meant doing something as stupid as confronting Zane directly. Sitting idly as his claws threatened to drag Evelyn into whatever dark world he was now absorbed in wasn't an option.After making myself look somewhat decent, I went straight to Zane's home. When I arrived, something about the atmosphere felt… off. It was like the bright sun overhead couldn't penetrate the dark cloud that seemingly hung over the place.I ascended th
Bianca's POVOver the course of the last few days, I watched the way Adrian moved, the way he spoke, the way he acted, and everything in between. Something about him seemed… off. It wasn't until I came home one afternoon with the intent of surprising him with some takeout that I found out why.I climbed the steps on the way to his study when his low voice cut through the hardwood door."He's targeting HER, Luke!" Adrian's voice was low and dripping with malice. "He's planning something involving Evelyn, and I can't let him get any closer than he already is! My god, if anything happens to her, I swear to god—""Nothing's going to happen to her," Luke spoke reassuringly. "We're still combing for any information that we can, and I'll update you once we find something. We'll keep her safe.""Alright, alright… Thank you. Just keep me posted.""Yes, sir."My hand wrapped around the study door so tight my knuckles turned white. When I told Adrian the other day about Evelyn and Zane having din
"I hope you don't mind that I dropped by to check in on you." Zane smiled after I'd let him inside. "What do you think of this place?""It's very beautiful," I answered truthfully. "But I think you went a little overboard…""Nonsense." He chuckled. "It has a beautiful, tranquil view of the park after all. And you said you needed to relax and catch a breather, so…""A six-story townhome for just one person is excessive is what I'm trying to say… And you FURNISHED the whole place!""Well, I wasn't sure if you were entirely cut off from Adrian's funding, and I said that I was going to help you in any way I could. It's not like I'm scarce for money.""The perks of having endless wealth, I suppose." I rolled my eyes. Then, my expression softened. "Truly, though… I can't thank you enough for this, despite how I would've been fine with having a small apartment. You've gone above and beyond. I don't know how to repay you.""For starters, don't think about ever needing to repay me." Zane smile
Evelyn's POVThe next few days after that encounter with both Adrian and Zane went by without another hiccup. To my surprise, they'd both left me alone. For once, I felt like I was able to breathe and have some sense of freedom and agency.The only thing that caused a mild interruption was a text from Zane.[ZANE: Just wanted to let you know that the new place is ready for you. My men just go through with the finishing touches.][ME: Thank you. I really appreciate that.][ZANE: Like I said, anything for you. Will you need anyone to come help you move in?][ME: No, one of my friends is off from work today, so I was planning to text her to hang out anyway.][ZANE: Sounds good. I'll text you the address then. Just let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.]I smiled at the last sentence. Zane had truly been going out of his way to get me some place to stay, on top of keeping a respectable distance like I'd asked.I shook my head at Nathan's words as they echoed in my mind. How
Adrian's POVEvelyn's disappointment and anger coiled around my body like a snake, squeezing out every last bit of my energy. Maybe I needed a drink. Or several. I just needed something to drown out the guilt that rose in my throat like bile.But I knew there was no escaping it. There was no running
Evelyn's POVIt wasn't until I noticed how dark it had gotten outside that I realized I'd pretty much laid in bed all day after Adrian left. To be fair, it wasn't like I had anything else to do outside of being angry at my husband for, once again, showing his favoritism towards Bianca. And just when
Evelyn's POVThe screaming and the crying were so loud once I opened the door, that I thought perhaps a neighbor would've called the police to conduct a welfare check.At first, I noticed Adrian. His dark, frustrated expression reminded me of dark clouds rolling in on an otherwise sunny day. His jaw
Evelyn's POVI looked up at Adrian like he had lost his mind; because for a second, I thought he had. I had to dig my nails into the palm of my hands, but when I felt the pain of being awake in this reality, that was when it hit me.Adrian actually asked for my side of the story. He wanted to know t







