"She has a brother," replied David from the other side. "Alex, I know that. What's so important about that?" I loosened my tie, frustrated. I wanted to get a hold onto something meaningful that could lead me to Sofia's secret. "No, the other one. She has another brother. The McCommer's elder son." Now that captured my attention. "What? Sofia has two brothers? Then how come no one knows about him?" "That I don't know yet. From the information I got, she has another older brother. And he doesn't come into the light. I even got some photos of them together from some CCTV cameras, but his face was hidden in each of them. But I'm certain, it's him, her brother." The confidence in his voice told me he was saying the truth. But why would a family hide one of their children from the world? Nor have I ever heard Sofia mentioning him, not even Alex or
Tears blurred my vision as I ran down the hallway, Sam and Tim close behind me.My heart thumped down my chest while I prayed to God for my brother's wellbeing.When Sam told me about the incident and Alex's being admitted into the hospital, it felt like the history was repeating itself. But this time, it chose my brother instead of me.Oh God! Why him?The brother who always stayed away from the underworld and bloodshed. And now he has become another target of their hatred.Furiously wiping the tear that slipped from my eye, I rushed towards the exit."Sofia, slow down!" Sam yelled, following behind me.Other staff cast me weird glances, some even gave me the concerned ones, but I didn't care. I just wanted to be with my brother right now.I was too lost in my panic that I didn't notice when someone came
Stirring the coffee, I read the message Sam sent me about Alex's condition.He was doing well. My shoulders sagged in relief.After he regained consciousness an hour ago, he refused to meet anyone, even Mom and Dad.I was really confused about his behavior, as well as everyone else. We were so eager to see him, but he requested the doctors to give him some privacy.We didn't know how to react to this. But Robert told us that he might need some time alone to digest everything; after all he almost escaped death. Even though it was so unlike his behavior, we understood his condition and let him be.I wanted to stay at the hospital, but Robert didn't let me, not anyone else. He said he and Tim will handle everything, and Sam would be there too. So reluctantly, I agreed to come back home with others.It was almost midnight and sleep wasn't anywhe
Taking a deep calming breath, I pushed at my boiling temper that sneered through my veins, persuading my mind not to smash the coffee mug on my boss' head.I was standing outside of his office door right now, holding the third cup of coffee he ordered me to make for him; taking my time to cool myself down.When I went to his cabin as he commanded me to go earlier this day, I found him in a meeting with his uncle and Liam. John was also present there. His freaking boss had totally ignored me for straight 10 minutes, not even sparing me a glance. And when I asked if he needed anything, he ordered me, in an icy voice, to bring them coffee.Like really? After ten minutes of waiting?Biting down my tongue, I followed his instructions and made coffee for them. I didn't really mind when he told me it wasn't hot enough, even if it was, and to bring him another one.My t
I froze.My heart stopped down my chest as he hauled me into a hot punishing kiss. While his mouth claimed mine, one of his big callous hands was on my nape while the other stayed around my waist, giving me no escape. My knees turned jello at the ferocity and intensity of the moment.Somehow gathering some senses, my shaky hands rose to push at his chest, but he captured them in his grip and put them above my head, keeping me in place. I couldn't find the strength to fight, my body felt too numb to do that. Because it was lost into him, into his scorching touch.The only thing that was running into my mind was, his lips on mine.Soon I found myself melting in his arms while he kissed me harder, sucking and nibbling at my lower lip."You are mine, Sofia!" he growled against my lips. "Fucking mine!"My brain went mushy to comprehend anything at this
The moment I stepped into the office, several pairs of eyes followed me, their whispering among each other reached my ears. Some even sent me sour looks.I frowned, wondering the reason behind their odd behavior."Oh, look who is here," Sasha snickered, gathering attention of the other two girls who were standing beside her. Her two bitch friends in this office. "God knows who is gonna be her next target today!""Shh, don't talk in that manner. Otherwise who knows, you could be the next one," Cora, one of Sasha's friends mocked.I pursed my lips, irritated by their antics. What the hell are they talking about?And here I thought Sasha had reformed."Why don't you guys come forward and say whatever you want to say in my face, instead of whispering nonsense to each other like cowards?" I said, stopping right in front of them.Sa
A moan almost slipped through my mouth at his savage kiss. His hand was on my nape, keeping me in place. My knees went weak as his other hand wrapped around my waist in a firm grip."Fuck! I missed this, I missed you so much, baby!" He groaned against my lips.I whimpered, before grasping his collar to pull him closer and captured his lips for another kiss. My hands took a greedy venture through his hair and back.God! I was behaving like a wanton woman but I couldn't help it. He made me lose my mind every time he touched me or kissed me like this. My body was on fire and mind was hazy with him wrapped around me.But I needed to get a grip on myself. I couldn't just forget so easily the reason I was mad at him for.So gathering all my willpower, I broke the kiss. And when he went for my lips again like a hungry man he was, I moved my face away."No," I said,
"Please open the door!"I banged on the door several times, yelling out for help, hoping if anyone could hear me."Is anybody there?" I slammed my fists against the wood frame again with shaky hands, taking deep breaths in. The closet was small and dark, only tiny rays of light came through the narrow space from the bottom of the double doors.I felt like the walls of the small closet were closing in on me, suffocating me. My heart thumped down my ribcage as drops of sweat trickled down my nape, to my spine."P-please! Open the d-door!" I coughed through my labored breath.I knew there was no one. And the person who locked me in wouldn't let me out even if they were still there, otherwise they wouldn't lock me here to die in the first place. But still, there was a desperate hope that they would somehow take pity on me and let me out. Or maybe someone passi