LOGINLast chapter for the month. Thank you all so much for reading! For your comments, votes and your reviews, it means so much! I'm grateful.
SIX MONTHS LATER The annual Wellington Anniversary gala was in full swing, and we'd decided to host it in our home rather than the hotel it was in late year. The ballroom of our estate glittering with lights that illuminated the beauty of the hall’s interior, reflecting against the marble floors
Wolves. They were fucking wolves yet Roman acted like they simply dogs he'd raised. And in turn, they acted the same towards him. “Why wolves though?” I raised a questioning brow as I caressed Sage's soft fur and Juniper whining a few seconds after that. Roman shrugged, “Why not?” He replied w
"You should hate me," I whispered, my voice breaking. "After what I did, you should hate me." "I know," he agreed, the ghost of a smile touching his lips. "It would be so much easier if I did." A tear slipped down my cheek before I could stop it. Roman reached out, hesitated, then gently brushed i
"What happened?" he asked, his voice gentler than I deserved. I laughed bitterly. "Nothing dramatic. No great tragedy or betrayal. Just... emptiness. Day after day of emptiness. Making decisions that affect hundreds of people, never letting anyone close enough to see that I'm terrified of making th
I woke to unfamiliar shadows dancing across an unfamiliar ceiling. For a moment, panic seized me as I forgot where I was. Until it came rushing back and I found myself sinking deeper into the mattress Roman's bed was sinfully comfortable, the sheets soft against my skin. I stretched, my muscles p
The rain continued to lash against the windows, filling the silence between us. Outside, lightning flashed, illuminating Roman's face and his even darker expression. I wasn't getting through to him. And I didn't blame him. "Two years ago, you made it very clear that you didn't need me," he said
Vincent's brow furrowed with concern. "Are you sure? You seem... distracted," He pointed out with an obvious tone. I felt my facade crumbling under his worried gaze. "I... I'm not sure I'm okay anymore," I admitted, feeling my eyes prickle with unshed tears. Vincent's expression softened. "We c
“Mr. Wellington?” An unsure voice called out from behind the door. Roman's brows furrowed. He replied in Russian. I wasn't sure what he said, but I heard retreating footsteps after that, the person had left. Then he turned back to me, and his expression was one of guilt. “You are mistake
“My house,” “Your house?” This looked nothing like the manor…and I knew we weren't back in Europe. I think I would remember boarding a plane. “This is my studio apartment, I've had it a few years,” He explained stiffly. Suddenly pulling away and creating enough distance between us that ma
AMELIAI spent the next two days trying to understand why Roman wouldn't come home and most importantly, why I was here. I should have left. I should have packed up my things and found a small apartment. Yet, something was keeping me in here, it wasn't the fact that I cared for his reputation







