Erin's povIt has been a few days since Raul told me he isn't involved with the Mafia; I want to believe him, I really do. He seemed so sincere, and Dominetic kind of hinted that Raul does not work with him but helped him out, which goes along with Raul’s story.I haven't seen him for a few days, but he has texted as promised to let me know he is okay and how sorry he is that we cannot get any time together just now. Still, it's the little things that count, isn't it those early morning texts and late-night bedtime wishes, usually something along the lines of Sleep well, baby or sweet dream, Erin? This must be a step in the right direction. It puts a smile on my face anyway.Ive also heard that the Mafia that is causing the riots and trouble in town is not the same as Dominecs; Raul has promised that The Star Gazer will be safe and that no one in their right mind will go against Domenic…I hope he's right. There is a sense of unease all around town right now.Ive kept myself busy with
Erin’s povStill unsure of what to buy Raul, I pick out a nice jumper for him. And I find myself ordering a smartwatch for Leah in a cute blush pink and gold; why not? She deserves to be spoiled. I still have no idea where we are going with this relationship, if you can even call it that, and I have bought myself some new lingerie with him in mind, so I guess I could say that was another present for him, that's if I ever get to wear it for him, I giggle to myself at how late Ive left his present It gets delivered tomorrow on Christmas eve.I breathe a sigh of relief when the postman calls the following day; ripping the parcel open, I grin. My man’s going to look super sexy in it, but then again, Raul can look super sexy in anything,After breakfast, I wrap it up for him, along with the smartwatch for Leah, placing them both under the tree with the rest of the presents. Ive invited Raul and Leah around for Christmas dinner. I even invited Liam around. Sorry, not sorry, but there's no w
Erin’s point of view. The Mafia are here in my bar. I cower behind the dishwashers with my heart in my mouth as my pride and joy, the Star Gazer Inn, gets smashed into pieces. What the hell are the Mafia doing here? And why are they ripping my bar apart? I’ve had this strange feeling of being watched all night! It has been a stupidly busy night at the Star Gazer Inn, not that I’m complaining, though. I’ve worked my backside off to get this bar where it is today and believe me, there have been times when I have wanted to give up and walk away, yet here I am running my own bar just as I’d always dreamed of and the place is thriving even on a night like tonight where I’m run off my feet I wouldn’t change a thing. I initially invested in this high-end bar in the town’s prime location a few years ago. Warren, my boyfriend, wasn’t too keen on the idea, but I knew I could make it big, and now everyone and anyone comes to drink at the Star Gazer. A few minutes before, I’d asked Warren to
Raul’s point of view “I am not a Child” " my sister yells as she crosses her arms in front of her chest. “You are thirteen years old, Leah. Of course, you are still a child, and I am your Guardian.” “You treat me like a baby; I can take care of myself,” she says as she stamps her foot, acting like the child that she still is. “Leah, can't you see I’m only trying to protect you? Look how careless you were last time with the silver,” I reply, hoping that she can see things from my perspective.“That's not fair, Raul, and you know it; that was one time”, she replies, her face turning red as she tries to keep her anger at bay.“One time that almost got you Killed, Leah”, I sigh.“It doesn't matter what I say, Raul, you never listen to me; you always treat me like a baby.” “That’s not true; I’m only trying to protect you, Leah.” I shout out as my sister storms out of the house, slamming the door behind her as I scratch my chin in frustration. These arguments are becoming a common occ
Erin’s point of view. “Please don’t hit me!” My intruder calls out in a very young, immature female voice; I pull the lamp back just in time before pulling the intruder’s hood back to reveal their face. Well, it’s not the Mafia, so I guess that’s one thing less to worry about; it’s not even a scary intruder, just a terrified young girl who stands in tears in front of me. “Please don’t hit me”, she says as she blinks under the bright light, “I’m not going to hit you; you can tell me why the hell you are climbing through my window at this ungodly hour, though, young lady.” She looks to the floor without whispering a word… “Okay, if that’s how you want to play it, Let’s see what the police have to say about this” Even though I have no intention of calling the police just yet, I’m just hoping it will frighten her enough to volunteer some information. “I ran away from home after I argued with my family” “she says, Okay, I’ve been a teenage girl myself; I see where this is coming fr
Raul’s point of view I tuck my gun into my belt as I get ready to head into the woods to search for Leah when Phil, my head security guard, runs into the room slightly out of breath. As he says,“Leah is walking down the driveway now with a woman.”I jump up, heading for the front door, but before I get there, I smell an unusual yet ever-so-familiar scent. It's not the smell of any perfume or incense, and even though myself and Dolph, my wolf, have never net our mate, we know that this is her smell, the smell of the woman whom I was told of all those years ago.My wolf, Dolph, is excited yet anxious at the same time. My mind is running wild with the thoughts of the woman on the other side of the door. This must be a sign from the moon goddess that my little sister, my only true blood relative, has helped me to find my mate. And when I open the door, my god, she is beautiful; her hair falls down her back in long black wavy locks the colour of a raven. She is quite small in height, bu
Erin's point of view It's the second day I've managed to get inside the Star Gazer; it seems the Mafia has moved on. I am a little puzzled, though I thought they would have stuck around for much longer, hoping that Warren would have returned. Maybe they've already found him, and that's why they've left the pub alone. I can't say I feel sorry for him; Karma has a habit of biting hard. Okay, maybe that's a little too extreme. I hope they kick his ass, though, before they leave him in the gutter and chop his little dick off. That will teach him a lesson. I am still heartbroken when I see the mess inside. I have so much to do and not so much savings left to do it with, especially after buying the house, but I need to get the place back on its feet as quickly as possible, and I need to start earning some money. I smile when Leah pops her head around the door, along with a friend, and thankfully a huge and strong male friend, one who can help us to move some of this heavy furniture; she
Erin's point of view A few days later, I got a phone call from Raul; I still hadn't seen him in person. Even Leah tells me he hasn't been around much just lately; I guess he must be busy with his work. My only consolation is that if he's not been home, then he hasn't seen Lucy either; yes, I know what I said. I shouldn't have these feelings for a married man, but still, I don't like the woman. My heart skips a beat when I listen to his deep voice, "Hey Erin, I'm sorry I haven't been around so much lately. I've just been a little preoccupied at work," he says, "It's fine, Raul. I know that you have your own business to run; I don't expect you to be here at the Star Gazer all of the time." He pauses for a second before he says, "How is the Star Gazer doing? I've spoken to Leah, and she tells me you've been very busy?" I smile, "It's been crazy; all of the old customers seem to have drifted back, plus a few new ones. I've never been so busy; I've also had to hire a couple of