Busy legs paced the room back and forth. The strands of her beautiful brunette were stuck together because of sweat as the girl never stopped for once. The untoward circumstances turned more bitter by the unexpected arrival of her ex who snatched the sleep from her eyes. Her state was disheveled while her face was painted with worry and a bone-chilling dread.Evelyn was behind the eight ball because the past which she had left behind to start a new leaf, was always chasing her like a shadow. After abandoning Dylan, she burned her bridges because she had no intention of going back into the hell from which she managed to escape after so long. But once again, Dylan beat her to it. He came back stronger, more powerful, and oofy than he already was and the feather in his cap was his criminal badge.Evelyn had never thought of Dylan becoming a Mafia and the worse part was that he wasn’t a simple gangster but the Mafia Lord of America. She was aware of the Night Stalkers. They were the most

Xander smirked at her frozen state. Dipping his hands in the pockets of his black slacks, he stepped back and before Evelyn could understand, he gripped her palm and placed it on the scanner, unlocking the door.“N-No,” she screamed in panic but it was useless as by then Xander had twisted the knob and rushed outside the secret bathroom. Evelyn tried holding him back but instead got dragged outside.But she hadn’t expected the room to be empty.“Thank God.”Relief washed over her as she placed her palm on her chest and exhaled loudly with closed eyes. When she finally gained control over her senses, Evelyn opened her eyes only to find Xander staring at her with amusement.“Well, if I wasn’t convinced earlier, I am completely assured now.” He mused while eyeing her from head to toe.“Look Xander,” Evelyn said as she held his right hand softly, “I know you have any questions and I promise you that I will answer each one of them. But first, I need you to trust me.” She spoke earnestly.“

“No, mmpff”Evelyn moaned but Dylan pressed his lips harder and swallowed her struggles and cries. Pulling her closer, he snaked his arm around her waist and slowly pushed her onto the bed while hovering over her. Evelyn also grabbed his collars for support as she feared that he would drop her. Her mind was still bogged with those bone-chilling memories of that dark day but Dylan made sure to divert her mind. He didn’t have the heart to do this to her but to make her forget that dreadful stage of her life, he has to make her focus on him, only him.Evelyn felt her back colliding with something soft and fluffy. Maybe it was the mattress, her mind couldn’t pinpoint it. Dylan placed her in the middle of the bed gently and soon covered her small frame completely with his massive form.He saw how her eyes were squeezed tightly so he cupped her left cheek before giving open mouth kisses. Dylan felt her relaxing as her breathing turned slower.A frown settled on her brows feeling him eating

Closing the door, Evelyn breathed out a loud sigh. She was exhausted. Mostly, because she was failing to understand Xander who once used to read her like an open book. Then why he couldn’t see her predicament? Even if she couldn’t tell him about Dylan, is he that naive to find out that she was beleaguered by problems? Can’t he notice the worry on his face or he was deliberately ignoring it and prioritizing his anger over everything? He had witnessed his friend’s madness; he knew everything then why he was turning a blind eye and accusing her of the things which she never did.Her lips twitched in a sad smile.“How close we were in the past Xander but see, how much we have drifted. Only because of your inflated ego which I never knew you possessed.”Evelyn was deeply hurt. She couldn’t pinpoint why he was being too rough on her.A frown settled on her brows as she strolled towards her table.“Does he think that I am trying to protect Dylan? Is that the reason why he is hating me or he

“This way Ma’am”Hunter chirped while leading Evelyn’s way. The girl followed him obediently with sealed lips.As soon as she entered, she was met with a magnificent and luxurious interior that left her awestruck. She couldn’t help but extol it.Evelyn saw how Dylan’s men were treating her with so much respect and even seemed delighted by her presence. They were so excited after meeting her. Evelyn felt uncomfortable as they even took her handbag and cell phone. It was funny to see those grown men carrying her purse. They were so eager to do every little thing for her that left her surprised as she had never seen them her whole life.‘Why are they so happy after meeting their Boss’s wife?’Evelyn mentally thought.Hold on.Did she address herself as his wife?Evelyn screamed out loud in her mind.Dylan’s threats had poured burning rage all over her body. She was feeling helpless and was seething but their hearty welcome and kind behavior melted her anger. Evelyn wasn’t fully convinced