Kendrick slowly freed her from the shirt which was hanging lazily in her arms. The shirt fell lazily around her waist as she was sitting on the bed. Her breath hitched as she sat there with her bare front right in front of him, just with a bra.Placing his face just above her shoulder, his lips touching her ear, making her lean back at him. He held her hand and brought it up. He locked her fingers with each other at the back of his head, as a result, her bust pushed up into the air. Her head was on his shoulder."Keep them there." He ordered taking his hands back from her, freezing her movements with his cold stares. "Relax and take a deep breath." He ordered once again and she obeyed him once again. He had again overpowered her mind and now it was working according to his will. She didn't have any control over it. Just like she didn't have years ago about which she doesn't remember.She took a deep breath and her chest heaved up which made him curse under his breath. His lips were ve

NEXT DAY KENDRICK'S OFFICE The office room exudes an air of somberness, its muted lighting casting long shadows on the walls. Steven and Kendrick occupy separate corners, their faces etched with a tapestry of conflicting emotions. The silence between them crackles with tension, as if the room itself holds its breath, anticipating the storm about to unleash.Kendrick woke up this morning when Faith was still sleeping. His head was clouded with thoughts when Steven suddenly mind linked him and called him here. He wrote a note for Faith asking her to go back to her usual life now that she recovered and left her alone there. Steven's voice is laden with concern, each word a gentle plea for understanding."Brother, we can no longer evade this conversation. What you are doing to Faith and Selena is not good. I don't hate Selena but I don't like her as well. You are not rejecting Faith and giving hope to Selena. You should stop before Selena crosses her limit and ends up doing something u

The sun began its descent, casting a warm golden glow over the small park where a sense of anticipation lingered in the air. Faith stood outside, awaiting Steven's arrival, her heart pounding in her chest, her eyes scanning the empty road for a familiar face. It had been so many days since she had last seen Erin, her dear friend from her past life that seemed like a distant dream. They had endured unimaginable suffering together, yet their paths had diverged, leaving Faith with a glimmer of hope while Erin remained trapped in the clutches of that cruel and heartless man, Jackson. Suddenly, Faith's eyes locked onto a figure she thought she would never see again. Erin stood there, her weary eyes filled with a mix of trepidation and relief. Time had etched lines of pain on her face, but Faith recognized the spark of resilience that still burned within her. The weight of their shared past bore heavily upon them, and as they approached each other, their steps hesitant but filled with lon

The peaceful tranquility of the garden was shattered by a chilling scream that echoed through the air, tearing through the silence. Faith was instantly jolted from her reverie. The sound was unmistakable – it was the cry of her beloved daughter, Echo.Her heart pounding in her chest, Faith's instincts took over as adrenaline surged through her veins. Without a second thought, she sprinted towards the source of the distress faster than everyone else, her mind consumed with a mix of fear and determination. Her footsteps were a blur as she raced across the garden, propelled forward by the sheer force of her motherly love.Finally, they reached the garden, where their eyes settled upon Echo, her tiny frame curled up and tears streaming down her face. Faith's heart ached at the sight in front of her.As she reached the scene, her worst fears were realized. Two menacing rogues, their eyes gleaming with a feral hunger, closed in on Echo. Faith's breath caught in her throat, and her body trem

"So, Jackson sent those rogues to poison her to help the witch do his magic?" Steven said."That's what Erin said. She said that she recognized those rogues. They always follow Helen, the witch, around whenever they used to come and visit Jackson." Kendrick said with a dark look on his face."That fucking bastard!" Steven cursed as he was angry as hell at that moment.Kendrick was deep in thought. Things were getting out of his hands very soon. "We have to look into things again, Steven. Without missing anything this time." Kendrick said while rubbing his aching forehead."She is sleeping, right?" Steven asked. "Yeah, the medicines worked." Kendrick answered."You should be there. What if she needs something?" Steven asked."She is sleeping for hours though. But I will just go and check on her." Kendrick said and walked out of the guest room where Steven was staying today.***The pain worsened. Faith just woke up from sleep just a few minutes ago from the pain on her leg and waist