Chapter 8:Lilian POV.I gasp in shock. "Dog gonit ! Lucas, what the hell?!" I exclaimed, trying to cover myself up with a towel."I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were changing," Lucas apologized, his face turning a deep shade of red. He quickly closed the door and left me alone in the room.I let out a sigh, feeling a little embarrassed that he had seen me naked, even though we had already slept together once before. I shook off the memory and went to wash, after that, I got dressed, then returned to Eli-Dad's bedside. As I walked back, I saw Lucas standing there, still looking flustered."Eli-Dad's awake and his pains started again," Lucas informed me, looking concerned. "I tried to help, but he needs you."I nodded at him, grabbing some sedatives to administer to Eli-Dad. "Thanks, Lucas. You can go now," I said, dismissing him.As he left, I couldn't help but feel guilty for being short with him, but I was focused on helping Eli-Dad. After giving him the sedatives, I left the room
Chapter 9:Lilian POV."By my moon goddess! That's incredible!" I exclaimed shocked by her revelation."I can't believe it," I said, feeling stunned. "It's true. And now she's a rogue," Selena said, shaking her head. "I guess people never really change," I said, feeling a sudden sadness. "No, they don't," Selena said, looking thoughtful. "I can't believe it," I said, feeling surprised. "And she's been living on the outskirts of the pack ever since," Selena said, her eyes flashing with anger. "That's karma for her ," I said, feeling a sense of justice. "I just wanted you to know that I've moved on from that toxic friendship, and I hope we can start fresh," Selena said, looking at me hopefully. "I appreciate that, Selena," I said, feeling touched. "And I hope we can become good friends."We both fell silent then, lost in our own thoughts. But I was grateful to Selena for apologizing and for making me understand that she was nothing like Cassandra. She was a good person, and I wa
Chapter 10Lilian POV.He came even closer to me, and I could feel his weight as he made me lie down on the rooftop. He climbed on top of me and his hands began exploring my body, sending shivers down my spine. I couldn't help but cry out with pleasure. But then, I realized the mistake I was making. This was a blunder, and I knew it. I needed to stop this before it went any further."I'm sorry, Lucas," I said as I pushed him away. "I can't do this. I have a fiancée loves me, and I love him. I can't let myself go like this."Lucas tried to speak, but I cut him off. "You rejected me once before, remember? I can't let myself get hurt again."He looked hurt, but understanding. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to complicate things. It's just, when I saw you up here on the rooftop, I couldn't resist. You're still as beautiful as I remember."I shook my head. "It doesn't matter. I need you to leave now."As he left, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret. Maybe, in another life, things could
Chapter 11:Lilian POV.A few days later, I arrived at Selena's house. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the difference. The house was clean and smelled of lavender. Selena greeted me with a smile."Hello, thank you for coming. Abriel is resting in the bedroom," Selena said as she led me to the room.When I saw Abriel, I couldn't believe the progress she had made. She smiled when she saw me, and I knew her condition was improving with the help of the Luminae Orchid. "Hi Abriel, how are you feeling today?" I asked."I'm feeling better," Abriel replied with a soft voice."That's great to hear! You're making such great progress. Soon, you'll be able to play like other children and be happy," I told her with a reassuring smile.Abriel's face lit up with excitement. "Really? You think so?""I know so," I replied confidently."She's doing so much better! She's gaining weight and can move some of her body," I said to Selena.Tears streamed down Selena's face. "I can't thank you enough. You
Chapter 12:Lilian POV:As soon as I opened my eyes, I was greeted by the bright light that was streaming in through the windows. "Oh, crap. I forgot to close the windows last night," I muttered under my breath.it was already the morning, I sat up on my bed and rubbed my eyes, trying to remember what had happened the previous night. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had cried myself to sleep, and it had been a rough night. I didn't even know when sleep had taken me, so much I had cried almost all night long for about three hours, I felt filthy.I had to get up and get ready for the day, though.I got to my feet, slipped on my slippers, and walked over to the door. I locked it quickly, knowing all too well that Lucas had the unfortunate habit of opening doors without knocking. I wanted some privacy today.I felt disgusting, so I undressed myself , I needed a good bath .After washing and getting dressed, I looked at myself in the mirror. "Ugh, I look like a mess," I grumbled. The
Chapter 13Lilian POV."Hey Marisol," I called out to my maid as I entered the living room. "Do you know where I can find a store to buy some beauty accessories?"Marisol hesitated for a while before answering. "Why do you need to go to a store yourself? There have been a lot of rumors spreading around about you. It's probably better if you stay at home.""I understand the rumors, Marisol," I replied, "but I just want to look my best and hide these wrinkles. Can you please tell me where I can find a store to get the things I need?"Marisol let out a sigh and shook her head. "It's just a few blocks away. But please be careful, okay?"I thanked her and started making my way to the door. But before I could leave, Marisol added, "You know, I have some makeup and beauty products here that you can use. You don't have to go out and risk running into people who've been spreading false rumors about you."I paused for a moment, considering her offer. "I appreciate that, Marisol, but I just real
Chapter 14Lilian POV:Just then I leave the store, I spotted an old woman stumbling ahead. Concerned, I hurried over and said, "Excuse me, ma'am. Are you alright? Can I help you?"The old woman looked up at me with a glare in her eyes. It was the witch who had looked at me with disdain the day of my arrival, when I was in Eli-Dad's room "I don't need your help, young one. Especially not from someone like you."Confused, I asked, "What do you mean 'someone like me'? Is there something wrong?"She scoffed, "You should know, shouldn't you? I was the witch who took care of Eli-Dad before you came along. And I can assure you, I never liked you."Taken aback, I tried to defend myself. "I didn't mean to replace you. I was only here to help Eli-Dad heal. I promise, once my task is completed, I will leave."The witch refused to listen and pushed me away using her fallen scarf. With a devilish grin, she said, "You think that's all you have to worry about? Oh, my dear, you now have something m
Chapter 15:Lilian POV:I could see the turmoil and vulnerability in his eyes, mixed with a hint of fear. It was a side of Lucas I had never seen before, and it both frightened and intrigued me. Without saying a word, I reassured him with a gentle smile, encouraging him to trust me.Taking a deep breath, he opened his mouth to speak, but hesitated for a moment. I could tell he was fighting with his own thoughts, struggling to string the right words together. Seconds felt like hours as we both sat in that suspended silence, anticipation building in the air.Finally, his voice broke through the quiet space, still barely above a whisper. "I've noticed something," he began, his eyes meeting mine.I waited with bated breath, eager to hear what he had to say."My father, Eli-Dad," he paused, his voice trembling slightly. "I can see that he's getting better, and it's because of the care you provide."Surprised, I couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. I hadn't expected him to say