LORENZO POV.
I have been searching for her for the past seven hours. Still I couldn't find her. The Mansion was surrounded by forest so there was a high chance she might have gotten deeper inside the forest.I had told Marco my third in command to start the drone search. My trust in Karlo was already down. He has to put in a lot of effort to gain my trust again.Leaving my car behind I was taking a path which will take me inside the forest. For some reason I was angry at her for taking rackless decision. Didn't she know how dangerous a forest can be. It was getting dark so I needed to hurry.I started shouting her name. Every time I was expecting her to call me back. Just that time my phone vibrated in my pocket. I removed the cell and Stepheno caller ID was flashed. I picked up and put the phone near my ear."She is not found taking any transport," Stepheno said."Where are you?" He asked me. I collected the information. So there was a high possibility she was in the forest."In the middle of trees" I replied thinking. He chuckled at my response."It will soon get dark Loren. She is out alone" Stepheno said he was trying to sound okay but I could sense concerns in his voice."I know," I said to myself and ended the call and put the phone inside. I was so deep inside the forest. I just hope she is safe."Lyra'' I shouted. My voice echoing in between the woods. I didn't stop there. My conscious mind was telling me to walk deeper into the forest and I followed it.As I was walking I reached a huge tree and from behind. I heard a rattling sound. I picked the nearby wood which was laying on the ground and slowly went behind in search of that sound.My iris bulged wide. In the tree there was a little tunnel-like thing in the bark probably like a hole. The sound seemed to be coming from there. I put my stick inside and heard someone's painful moan.I hurriedly went closer towards the hole. It was covered with huge leaves. I threw all the leaves away and I saw her. She was right there covered in huge leaves. Her clothes were torn. She didn't have her slippers on. She had a few bruises on her feet.She was holding a sharp stick like I was holding one. She must have heard me because she hugged herself tighter. Her little doe eyes were moist. She was in complete shock.I went closer to her."Lyra" I called her softly, I was worried for her. She didn't respond. I just hope she isn't harmed by any animals. I wanted to bring her out from there so I put my hands on her shoulder. I wanted to take her home.But she was so afraid that when I touched her shoulder she flinched away and crunched closer towards the bark of the tree.I clenched my fist seeing her in this state was somewhat painful for me."Lyra, let's take you home" I said to her calmly, trying to bring her out. I had to get her out soon. What if she had other injury? What if she was bitten by snakes or any other insects.I bent down and pulled her out from inside. She was already lightweight so it was easy to bring her out."Please don't take me," She pleaded. Her eyes were red and a bit swollen from crying.I pulled her closer. Her body was cold so I removed my jacket and covered her. She tried to push me away but I didn't let her. She was behaving recklessly and I knew it was because of the situation she was in. She started removing the jacket she had on.She was about to throw the jacket on the ground when I caught the jacket and forcefully made her wear it. This time I made sure to pull up the chain."Ple….ase…please" She said wiping her tears."I'm taking you home, Lyra," I said to her a bit roughly. I knew I sounded rude but this is how I could shut her mouth. She was being stubborn in this situation."I don't want to stay with you, you" She said, her voice barely audible from crying."I wasn't asking you," I said with a smirk. I was going to take her anyway. How can she even think I would leave her alone here.We were already very deep inside the forest so It was useless to waste time here, so I picked her up and started moving towards the road.She didn't stop there. She wiggled around. Doing her best so I could put her down."I'm tired" She merely whispered. Her eyes were puffy like a red ball but still she didn't stop crying."Ahhhh'' I screamed in pain. She had managed to bite me on my left shoulder and I dropped her. She fell on the ground, luckily it was busy enough to protect her."Are you crazy!! I am trying to help you" I told her a little bit too loudly. Which scared her as her eyes started flooding again."I don't nee…d you..r HELP" she said between sobs. Her words were wobbly and for a reason I knew she was upset for something which she was not going to tell me."Lyra, I want to help you," I said to her, trying my best to be calm. I went closer to her and slowly patted her shoulder. She didn't notice because she was too busy crying. Suddenly the tiny droplets of rain started falling. I brought my hands together and sheltered her."Lyra…We need to""I know what you have planned for me," She said bitterly, smiling at me."Lyra, we can have this conversation later" I said, helping her get up from the ground. She looked at me and I looked at her back. She had a victorious smile on her face and determination in her eyes. I had never been this confused before."I will make it so easy for you" She said and slowly started getting up from the ground. I didn't try to help. She was already enough for herself.Her sudden change in behaviour was a good sign because she was not crying anymore. She was walking slowly because of her heel injury. I didn't say anything to her, instead followed behind her.We reached the road. I could see my car from the place we were standing but it still was a bit away from us. I directed her towards my car and she followed me limping. At this point she was taking deep breaths. She was tired of walking but still she didn't ask for help.I brought my car and helped her get inside. Our whole journey was silent. Only our sound of breath could be heard.My phone vibrated. Stepheno was on the call. I was a bit hesitant to pick his call. I haven't talked about Lyra to anyone. I thought it was better to keep this matter quiet.I cut Stepheno's call. Anyways we were just a few minutes away from the mansion.Lyra was silent the entire ride she was just looking outside the window. I heard the sound of a chopper above my car. I guessed Marco had tracked me.With one hand I opened the screen and logged into my security panel to check whether the chopper flying above us was mine or not.I knew identifying the number was not easy so I checked the location. It indeed was ours.I pulled the window down and signalled him to go. Soon after that chopper passed above our car. Not after long we reached the mansion.Mansion gates were closed. Through the sensors installed in our cars the gates opened, we entered inside. Stepheno has installed two gates at the entrance, one that is sensor activated while the inside one is face recognition.After getting through the face recognition. We finally made our way inside the mansion. All my men were present, even Marco and Karlo.I didn't want Stepheno to see Lyra now. So I took my car and drove towards the garage. I looked at her, she sat in her seat completely pale.I got down from the car and walked up towards the other side of the door but before I could open the door Stepheno rushed to the garage."Where is she?" Stepheno questioned me in desperation. I pointed my fingers in her direction. Stepheno followed my direction and saw her. One could clearly see the happiness in his face. He opened the door for her and I knew it was my moment to leave.Lyra looked at him in confusion and then at me. The look on her face was clear for anyone to say she was sacred of us. It has always been a history for men to never understand a woman and it was the same case here.She was so confident to argue in the forest but now she was mute. She got down from the car on her own. Stepheno couldn't take his eyes off her. He cupped Lyra's face and examined her."Can you walk?" He asked. Lyra nodded her head in yes. A very stubborn person indeed. She had a fucking injury in her feets and volunteered herself to walk around the forest."I don't think you can," I said roughly. My words definitely were making an effect on her because her expression changed. She clearly didn't like me.Stepheno snarled at me and then helped her get inside the mansion while I stayed back. The man whom we torched earlier his words echoed in my head.After they left I called Marco."Keep an eye on Lyra. I want to know everything she does in a day""Yes Boss," He replied."She is none other than the long lost daughter of Walton's Family" My mind couldn't come to the conclusion. Even if she was the daughter, how is it not possible to recall her own family members.There were just too many hidden truths and I was ready to find them.LYRA POV. "It will sting," The elderly man dressed in light yellow shirt said. I don't think I feel any pain now. He was treating the wound on my leg. I do realise the forest was dangerous but I have to accept it was peaceful. He injected the injection in the wounded area and I guess due to the injection I couldn't feel the pain, because after the injection he started cutting my skin. I should be proud of myself. I walked fearlessly around the forest barefoot. I wasn't educated so basically I was dumb. "There you go young lady.. Don't move around" He said and winked at me. I stared at him blankly trying to understand what I'm supposed to reply in a situation like this. "Show me your arm" He said and I recklessly gave him my arms. He got up from his place and came beside me. He opened a bottle then dipped it with a ball of cotton and then dabbed the area which was injured. After he was done he informed me about my health. My health was pretty messed up. Even if I tried getting ba
LYRA POV "Are you a Good Person? " I asked him. My eyes were moist by now. He cupped my face. My face felt small in his large hands and he looked at me instantly. "I'm not a Good Person Lyra, Но я клянусь Богом, я стану дьяволом, если кто-нибудь попытается причинить тебе вред.(But I swear to God I'll become a devil if anyone ever tries to harm you)" I pouted at him. He again started speaking Russian or whatever language is called. "You are speaking weird" I said. "You are so innocent Lyra" He said and I looked at him. His deep voice was making me weak. I could feel my body shiver. His words repeated inside my head. I was innocent what??"I'm not" I replied breathless. "Your innocence is addictive to me, Lyra" He said and I gulped my Saliva. His voice was so seductive. "You're… speaking" He put his finger on my lips and I swear my body was reacting weirdly I could feel my inside dangling. He picked me up from the swing and sat on the sofa near the tree. Placing me on his lap I r
LYRA POVMarco and the other maid helped me inside the room. Compared to yesterday I was feeling much better. The pain on my leg was gone too. "I can do it myself" I said to the maid. She nodded her head and went inside the washroom. I heard her open the tap she must be cleaning. Marco was still inside. It was weird how comfortable I was feeling with them. I wanted to remove the bandage. It looked dirty and I wasn't feeling the pain. I removed the clips which were holding the bandage and slowly started to unroll the bandage from my leg.Marco's hand stopped me from doing it. "Stop doing things on your own" He said and I looked at him. He looked angry. "Leave" I said to him straightly. He removed the bandage and threw it in the dustbin. He came near and showed me his wicked smile. "Remember you are nothing" He said rudely. I was taken back by his words but still refined myself from crying. Why was he acting like that? It's always been hard to understand those People who are crazy.
LYRA POV. I was standing at the door when I heard a knock on the door. I took my time and after a few seconds opened the door. It was the same maid who came earlier. She was standing on the doorstep holding a tray in her hands. I smiled at her and noticed the two men whose conversation I've heard. They gave me not so pleasing looks and I chose to ignore them. Growing up with myself has always taught me to always save energy for the biggest problem. Wasting my time on them now will give nothing. I told her to enter inside. She placed the tray on the table and then she carefully arranged the food on the plate. After she was done she served me. "Hey, can I ask you something?" I asked her politely. She looked petrified hearing my question. I didn't even ask her the question yet. Her reaction made me think again whether I should ask her or not. "How long have you been working here?" I asked. She frowned at my question. "15 yrs" She replied in a low tone. I smiled at her in understan
LYRA POVI removed the coat he was wearing and saw his chest fully covered with blood. I unbuttoned his shirt and found a bullet on his right side. It was difficult to remove the bullet because the bullet was not a regular one, it was oval shaped. "Go save yourself Ly…ra" He was barely audible. I could feel his pain and I made up my mind to not leave him there. "I'm not leaving you here sir" I said to him. I found the bullet and touched the area the bullet had hit. This was not going to be easy. I looked back at the table and saw Loren picking up that woman. She must have fainted due to shock. I knew about this because this same thing has happened to me. I ran up to the table and the huge Chandeliers were all over the table. All the fruits on the table were scattered around and I found what I was looking for. I picked up the knife which was laying on the ground and saw a butter cutting knife in the corner of the room.I ran up to the man. I can do this, I said to myself. He would
LYRA POV. Loren kept me behind him. We were sticking to the walls and after a few seconds we heard the sound of a third bullet."All clear" Stepheno said. I could hear all of them now. Loren gave me a different Bluetooth and I put it in my ears. We took the right path as directed by Marco. Successfully we made it out of the mansion. Marco was out preparing the car. I saw the same lady waiting impatiently for us. She somehow looked like Stepheno to me. She must be waiting for his son. She was relieved to see Stepheno. I could see the tension going out seeing Stepheno safe. Her eyes were searching for everyone and as soon as she looked at me I turned my eyes away from her. If she finds out her son was inside for a longer time because of me then she would definitely start hating me. "Let's get out of here fast" Loren said and all nodded their heads. I was going with Loren when he stopped me. "N, take Lyra with you" Loren said to someone and I was taken back with his words. I am no
LYRA POV. Marco extended his hands for me to hold but I denied him. I tried getting up on my own. I put both my hands on the road and tried to pull me upward. I got my balance and was about to get up when I landed flat on my butt on the ground. My legs were not responding. I tried to pinch my legs and didn't feel any pain. Seeing me struggle Marco offered his hands again. Denying him again I tried to get up once again. "Why are you stubborn?" He was clearly annoyed by my behaviour. "I can't feel anything in my legs," I told him. Hearing me he sighed in despair and came to the side and picked me up. He then started going towards the car. "Pull the door" He said and I looked at him confused."Pull the door of the car" He repeated again like I didn't hear him the first time. "Loren, never asked me to pull doors," I said to him. Hearing me he started glaring at me. "I'll drop you" He said threatening me. "You didn't come on your own!" I said to him, His face became rigid hearing
LYRA POV. It's been three days now and I haven't left Lorens side. I would stay inside the room all the time. At night I would sleep on the couch and in the morning take care of him. Stepheno arranged a couch for me and I was so grateful to him. Marco would come and stand on the door and look at Loren for a few seconds and go away. Like Marco there were many others who would come and take a look at Loren. They truly loved their leader.That lady who I saw earlier was Stepheno's mother. She is called the second Madam because of the order. Loren's mother is called the First lady. Her name is Ellen. She was very kind to me and I was returning the same kindness. I asked her about the time in Mansion when she was screaming that I was alive. Ellen said she mistook me for someone else and the topic dropped there. In three days I have learnt a lot about them. Loren's full name is Lorenzo Rothschild and Ellen was shocked to hear me call him in short name."Lyra, your lunch is here" Ellen