Chapter Forty Annabelle’s POV I'm lying down in my bed, staring up at the ceiling. The room is quiet except for the occasional tick of the clock on the wall. It's early in the night, but I'm already bored out of my mind. I glance over at my nightstand, where my phone sits charging. Maybe I should check I*******m or scroll through TikTok, but the thought of mindlessly swiping through social media doesn't appeal to me right now.I turn my attention back to the room. It's luxurious and feminine, just like I wanted. The walls are painted a soft pink, and the furniture is all white and gold. I've always loved the way those two colors look together. The bedspread is a fluffy white comforter with gold accents. It's soft and comfortable, but it doesn't do much to alleviate my boredom.I let out a sigh and closed my eyes. Maybe if I just lie here for a little while longer, something interesting will happen. But the longer I lie here, the more restless I become. I sit up and swing my legs over

Chapter Forty Two Zara’s POV Since I woke up in a cold sweat, heart pounding in my chest, my mind racing with the horrors of my nightmare. It was the same one that had been plaguing me for weeks now, the one where I was trapped in a dark and twisted maze with no way out. The feeling of being lost and alone was suffocating, and it lingered with me even after I had awoken. I knew I needed to clear my head, to escape the confines of my room and the memories of my dream. So I slipped on my sneakers and headed out into the cool night air. The moon was full and bright, casting an eerie glow over the world around me. The street lights flickered and hummed, casting long shadows that danced in the darkness.As I walked, I felt the cool breeze on my face, and I breathed deeply, taking in the fresh air. The streets were empty, and the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the distant hum of traffic. I walked aimlessly, letting my feet take me where they would. The world around me was s

Chapter Forty Four Annabelle’s POV As I sat there, lost in my thoughts, I suddenly heard a knock at the door. It was the stylist and makeup artist, right on time. I stood up and walked over to the door, feeling both excited and nervous.When I opened the door, I was greeted by two friendly and professional women. The stylist was tall and elegant, with long blonde hair and perfectly manicured nails. The makeup artist was younger, with short curly hair and bright red lipstick. They both smiled warmly at me and introduced themselves."Hi, I'm Jessica, your stylist for today," the taller woman said. "And this is Sarah, your makeup artist.""Hi, nice to meet you both," I said, smiling back at them.They both stepped inside and started setting up their equipment. Jessica pulled out a large suitcase filled with all sorts of hair tools and products, while Sarah unpacked her makeup kit and laid it out on the coffee table.“Let me go take my bath” I said and they nodded their heads politely.

Chapter Forty Six Knight’s POV “Sunshine” I kept whispering the word on my way back to my bedroom. I felt so weak and tired but I still couldn’t stop thinking about the lady who helped as I walked towards the building meant for the warriors and bodyguards. As I walk down the hallway towards my bedroom, my mind can't help but wander back to the beautiful girl I saw earlier today. Her face is etched in my mind, her smile radiating like sunshine on a warm summer's day. It's strange how someone you've just met can have such an impact on you.As I open the door to my room, I can feel the weight of the day lifting off my shoulders. It's been a long one, and all I want to do is collapse onto my bed and let my thoughts drift away. But I can't seem to shake off the image of her face.I sit down on the edge of my bed and take a deep breath. The room is quiet, and I can hear my own thoughts bouncing around in my head. I close my eyes and try to focus on the memory of her smile, but it's like

Chapter Forty Eight I lost it when I saw Alexander hugging the woman affectionately, this is the first time that I have seen him getting so close to a lady and it made me angry that he could have affectionate feelings to other women but he is all macho man with me even when he knows that we are trying to have his baby. “I need to clear my head” I said walking towards the main entrance of the ballroom because I know that there will be enough wine that’s why I am going to attend even after telling Alexander that I won’t. I smoothed down the fabric of my gown and took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come. I had never been one for large crowds, especially not ones as glamorous and ostentatious as this. But I had promised myself that I would attend the charity ball, even if it meant stepping out of my comfort zone.As I approached the grand entrance of the ballroom, I was greeted with the sight of crystal chandeliers hanging from the ornate ceiling, casting a warm and in