All Chapters of A DROP OF BLOOD: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Chapter 73 Family ~Katherine The morning was a bright one for starters and then walking to the kitchen to make breakfast and seeing my kids and Alexander cutting vegetables with little aprons on was another thing."Good morning." I greeted."Good morning, mummy." Emilia was the first to run to me, her little apron shifting as she did."How are you doing, baby?" I asked and she nodded, pointing to the fruits and vegetables."Papa and I are making a delicious meal for you. Papa said today is our free day and we'll spend lots of time together." She said with a bright smile."Really?" I looked up to see Alexander nod with a smile on his lips."O…kay. What is Papa making for us?" I asked, moving to the kitchen counter to help."Rice and vegetable sauce and meatballs, chicken breast, and pork cutlet.""You're kidding, right?" I raised a brow, glancing at the counter, the children, and their father."You're not?""We're not,"

Chapter 75 Burning ~KatherineMy lips still tingled.I could feel the burn everywhere, like his kiss had branded me.And before I could think, before I could scold myself, before I could shove him away...I kissed him back.I don’t know why. Maybe it was the way his eyes dared me, maybe the way his hands were still on my waist like they belonged there, maybe because deep inside I wanted to.Maybe because I've come to learn that no matter what happens, this man has turned his way into my soul and I wouldn't be able to resist.I tilted my chin up and pressed my mouth against his, soft at first, then harder when I felt his breath catch.His grip tightened instantly, pulling me flush against him, like he had been waiting for this moment for years. His mouth was warm and demanding, every brush of his lips drawing out the ache I had buried.“Alexander…” I whispered, but the sound was lost as he deepened the kiss.He kissed li

Chapter 77 My Queen~AlexanderFor a long time, I had imagined what it would feel like...Katherine in my arms, whispering those words I had dreamed of but never thought I’d hear.I love you.I could still hear them, clear as day, echoing in my head as I lay beside her. She was pressed against me, her breathing steady now, but I knew her mind was spinning just as much as mine.I couldn’t let her sleep without knowing the truth. Not anymore.It burned deep in my soul, my hunger for this woman.“Katherine,” I murmured, brushing my thumb against her jaw.She looked up at me and I swear I felt my resolve crumble to the floor That look still undid me, even after all these years.“What is it?” she asked quietly.I held her closer, because I knew what I was about to say would bring back memories. “Mariah,” I started, my jaw clenching at the name.My journey to Italy four years ago was based on discovering the coup, which was causing chao

Chapter 79 Disney World~Katherine When Alexander first suggested a weekend trip, I thought he meant something quiet — maybe a little beach house or a cabin outside the city.I never imagined he was talking about Disney World.The kids screamed the moment they heard. Emilia jumped into his arms, her little legs wrapping around his waist, while Dante kept shouting, “Disney World! Disney World! We’re going to Florida!” And guess what?He told me I could invite Cherry and Amy if I wanted to, and of course, I wanted to.Cherry and Amy were just as excited. Amy called it “a long overdue adventure,” and Cherry declared she was bringing her camera to capture every second.For everything they've done for me, Disney World was just a minor thing. I would do more for them if given the chance to.By Friday evening, our bags were packed. I slipped folded clothes into small suitcases for the children, adding Emilia’s favorite pink dress and

Chapter 81 Pain~Katherine Darkness. The kind that closed against the skin and muffled every sound. My head throbbed, too heavy for my body.My eyes refused to open at first. When they did, the room was a shadowed box. The room smelled of cigar and Morgan rum.My hands burned where ropes bit my wrists. My legs ached where they were tied to the back of a chair.Everywhere hurts and I could feel the rope digging into my skin as I tried to move.I tried to untie my hands, but couldn't.It was all too much, I could feel the beating of my heart as though the organ would pump out anytime soon. I forced my mind to slow down.I had never experienced a panic attack, but I'm pretty sure being kidnapped and tied to a chair in a dark room could do that to you."One. Two. Three." I whispered, trying to calm myself down.My fingers scraped at the knots once again when I felt myself calm down.The chair creaked and before it coul