MasukBroken SoulsEvelineAs soon as I woke up, I got ready and went to see John â it was finally time to have the cast removed from my hand.âDid you miss me?â I teased as I entered.John flinched at the sound of my voice and turned around sharply. He looked startled â almost frightened.âWhat are you doing here?âI frowned.âWhat do you mean, what am I doing here? You told me to come â itâs time to remove the cast. Donât you remember?ââOh⊠right,â he muttered, slapping his forehead lightly, forcing a nervous laugh.âWhatâs wrong?ââNothing. Why would anything be wrong?ââJohn, something happened. Tell me. Are you in some kind of trouble?ââNo,â he said quickly, but avoided my eyes. I stepped closer.âLook at me, John. What happened?ââLast nightâŠâ He hesitated, searching for the right words. âLast night, your husband was here. He asked about you. Iâm sorry â I didnât want to tell him, but heâs dangerous, Eveline. Heâs⊠terrifying. I know you donât tell him everything, butââMy breath ca
The Truth Unveiled:DanteI spent the entire night in my office. I thought burying myself in work would distract me, but it didnât. Evelineâs words wouldnât leave my head for a second.Sheâs living alone now, and I have no damn idea what to do about it. Even though my men are watching her house non-stop, the thought of her being alone keeps eating me alive.I got up and went downstairs to clear my head. I thought maybe if I threw myself into work, Iâd finally stop thinking about her. But before I could leave, Enzo walked through the door.âWhere are you going?ââTo the office.ââYou said you wanted to talk. Hold onâwhat the hell happened to your forehead? You were fine last night.ââWeâll talk in the car.âI walked out and got into his car.âWhereâs your car?ââI smashed it.ââYou what?ââI crashed it.ââWhen? Where?â He looked at me like Iâd lost my mind. âWhat the hell is going on with you lately?ââI donât know. And thatâs what pisses me off the most. I canât focus on anything when
Between Laughter and SilenceAfter the cafĂ©, we went back to the university and attended the remaining lectures. I hated the idea of going into Davisâs class, but I had no choice. It was my final year, and I had to do everything I could to finish with high grades.After lectures, I went straight home to pack my things. I also needed to talk to Margaret and Lorenzo. When I arrived, Dante and Enzo were there too. Great â now Iâd have to say everything in front of all four of them, especially since Noah and the girls would be here soon.As soon as they noticed me, I walked toward them. All four of them were watching me, which only made it harder to speak, but time was running out.âI just wanted to thank you for letting me stay here, and for treating me like your own,â I said. Danteâs eyes were fixed on me â he knew exactly what I was about to say. âBut itâs time for me to leave. I really appreciate everything youâve done. I donât even know how to repay your kindness.âMargaret stood up
The Matter of Timeâ âWith you, for the first time, I felt what it truly means to be calm⊠to be safe,â she whispered, as if the words had been trapped inside her for far too long.Something inside me shifted at her confession.âWith you, for the first time, I felt what it truly means to be calm and safe.âI didnât understand what she meant.âBut you destroyed everything, Dante.â Her voice trembled with a fragile laugh, sharp as a wound. âYou showed me what peace could feel like⊠and then you took it away.âHer words cut deep, awakening a soundless roar inside my chest. I tried to speak, but the words got stuck in my throat. I hadnât realized she had never felt safeâuntil me.âWhat do you mean?â was all I managed to say.She shook her head and turned away.âNothing.âShe took a step to leave, but I caught her hand, stopping her.âEveline, what do you mean? Before me⊠you didnât feel safe? Why? Tell me.âHer eyes met mine, tired and hollow. She pulled her hand free.âWhen I begged you
Too Late?I couldnât sleep a wink all night. As soon as the sun rose, I headed to the bathroom, got ready, and called a taxi. The moment it arrived, I got into the black car and went to the university. My first lecture was with Mr. Davis. No matter how much I hated seeing him, I had to ignore him. All through the lecture, those words kept replaying in my head.As soon as the lecture ended, I barely had time to stand when he appeared next to me.âAre you okay, Miss Adams?â His gaze shifted to my hand. I looked at him seriously and calmly said I was fine, but he didnât move from his spot.âI was worried about you⊠you havenât shown up all this time. Is everything alright at the university?âAnnoyance was now written all over my face, which made him stop smiling.âThereâs no need to worry about me. Iâm fine. Now, if you donât mind, I need to head to my next class.âI tried to walk away, but he didnât move. He was staring into my eyes, and suddenly a shiver ran down my spine. I felt fearâ
No Longer SilentâEveline, dear, wait,â she said, approaching. âWe were waiting for you. We sat down without you, but we can call someone to make you something to eat.ââWhat time is it?â I asked, my voice shaky, disoriented. I couldnât even process what I was doing. Margaret looked at me, concern in her eyes.âTen oâclock, dear,â she said softly, stepping closer. âAre you alright?ââI⊠Iâm fine,â I stammered, words failing me. âI just need to rest.âI felt warmth spreading through my neck, weakness in my legs. Pain slowly crept over my whole body. Margaret touched my shoulder gently, but behind her, I saw Dante watching. He took a step forward, and I instinctively stepped back.âI⊠I have to go,â I whispered, turning toward the stairs. I grabbed some pills from the drawer and took them quickly. My body trembled, my legs gave way, and I sank to the floor beside the bed, struggling to breathe. Every inhale burned. I tried moving to the balcony for air, but I could barely stand, only ma







