Aunt Melanie called me today.She asked to meet her in the cafe as she brought documents that could help me take the company back. I didn’t expect her to have such evidence in a short time, but I was desperate. I needed to do something. I needed to know the truth.If I cannot be given peace, then at least I want to know what happened.To my father. To Eboncorp. To Sebastian.I took a deep breath as I entered the cafe. Aunt Melanie’s eyes brightened as she saw me. She didn’t think I would come. “Kierra, thank goodness you came—“ her smile suddenly fades as she sees the bandages peeking from my dress. “What happened..?”“It’s nothing,” I brushed it off and pulled my seat. “What do you have for me?”I could tell she wanted to ask more, but she didn’t push it. At least she stopped being privy. “I… have photocopies of the agreements that your husband Damian, signed.”She hands an envelope to me.“A proof that all your inheritance is siphoned. But to get more documents, we’ll need the o
Alexandrei had never been disappointed in me before. As my two friends scolded me, I merely lowered my eyes to the floor, unable to look them in the eye. They were right. I had made a careless mistake once again.“What made you go out there, Kierra?” Alessio crouched in front of me and asked. “What made you think that Kaspian would even have good intentions for you?”“I…”I wanted to say I didn’t.I was desperate to find something. To hold even the slightest progress, whether it’d be information on how to find the person who killed Professor… or about my father’s company. “I… just feel so lost,” I told Alessio. “I’m going crazy, Ali.” He pulled me into a hug and sighed, “Tell me what he told you, Kie.”And so, I told them both about what happened while Alex made calls to his department to deal with the suspect. My only regret was not asking the Viper what he had done to the suspect.“Have you seen him around the warehouse, Kie?” Alessio asked. “The man who stabbed you?”I tried to
Upon hearing my soft, fearful whimper, Kaspian’s eyes darted into the dark streets—sharp, focused, like he could rip through the night and spot the ghost haunting the shadows.I told myself I was just seeing things. The darkness played cruel tricks, especially on someone running on little sleep and too many demons. But Kaspian confirmed my fears with the subtle shift of his body. His focus was fixed on the narrow tunnel that spilled out onto the road—its insides pitch black like a waiting mouth.You wouldn't notice someone standing in it unless you knew where to look. Unless, like Kaspian, your instincts were honed by years of darkness."See," he whispered, subtly shielding me behind him, "Told you I should’ve come."A figure emerged from the tunnel like a phantom walking out of the void. My breath caught.Sebastian.His cold eyes didn’t even acknowledge the city around us. They pierced straight through Kaspian, straight through me, anchoring us in place.I watched his jaw flex. His f
When I woke up, I found myself in a room of white walls. The brightness of it almost blinded me, and when I adjusted my gaze to the light, I found out where I truly was.It was silent, save for the beeping sound of the monitor that records my vitals and made sure I was alive. The monotone beeping nearly deafened me.My eyes flicked to the side, spotting Alessio and Alexandrei slumped on the waiting couches, both worn down with exhaustion. Guilt prickled the edge of my heart.I tried to sit up, a sharp pang in my abdomen causing my breath to hitch. I accidentally let out a wince, causing Alessio to wake up from his deep sleep, something this stupid injury of mine had prevented him to indulge in.“K…Kierra?” he called, voice hoarse. “You’re awake! Alex—she’s up!”Alexandrei stirred immediately, rubbing the sleep from his eyes as they both rushed to my side.“Don’t move too much,” Alexandrei warned, hands gently bracing my shoulder. “You had surgery. You were stabbed.”The memory hit lik
When I woke up, I found myself in a room of white walls. The brightness of it almost blinded me, and when I adjusted my gaze to the light, I found out where I truly was.It was silent, save for the beeping sound of the monitor that records my vitals and made sure I was alive. The monotone beeping nearly deafened me. My eyes flicked to the side, spotting Alessio and Alexandrei slumped on the waiting couches, both worn down with exhaustion. Guilt prickled the edge of my heart. I tried to sit up, a sharp pang in my abdomen causing my breath to hitch. I accidentally let out a wince, causing Alessio to wake up from his deep sleep, something this stupid injury of mine had prevented him to indulge in. “K…Kierra?” he called, voice hoarse. “You’re awake! Alex—she’s up!” Alexandrei stirred immediately, rubbing the sleep from his eyes as they both rushed to my side. “Don’t move too much,” Alexandrei warned, hands gently bracing my shoulder. “You had surgery. You were stabbed.” The memory hi
I ran across the rain in my gown on. Once again, I felt pathetic for having my ass saved by Sebastian over and over again. I felt even more hatred for myself for letting Selene drag me like that into the eyes of the crowd.“My god, when will this end?” I sobbed my heart out as the rain drenched me with it. At least, I am one with the rain. I find my solace in a small park. I sat across one of the swings, eyes distant into the pitter-patter of rushing water. The thick fog settled around me, concealing me from the rest of the world.Everyone in the hospital must be talking about me now. How do I even have the face to show them? I’d just started my career, and now this? All of a sudden, I hear footsteps in the rain. I shot my head up as a silhouette appeared beyond the fog.“Who’s there?!” I shouted at the man. But it only stared at me from a distance.Then I feel it.Pure fear.I stood up, focusing my gaze on the blurring silhouette. He stares back, as if waiting for me to make a move.