Author's POV.Damien twirled Elise for the last time and kissed her lips again.The hearts of those around them melted at the sight of their love."Should we go home or head somewhere else?" Elise asked, smiling warmly."Let's take a walk and I will think of somewhere we can go," Damien replied and smooched her lips again.He took her to their table and she grabbed her bag. They headed out of the restaurant and their bodyguards followed them.They started walking on the street, holding hands and staring at the sky."It's a full moon today," Elise said, pointing at the sky. "The stars are more beautiful than ever,""They aren't more beautiful than you," Damien complimented while looking affectionately at her."Thanks," Elise said, grinning from ear to ear. "It's been a long while since we've taken a walk like this. It's either the reporters or some depression stopping us. Although, we aren't alone..." She trailed off, referring to the bodyguards behind them. "We are happy and that's wh

Author's POV."I am sure that you properly heard what I said, so don't play dumb," Nicola frowned at her."I'm not playing dumb. I don't understand what you mean by taking Elise from Damon. I'm confused," Mercedes said honestly."I don't know if you weren't brought up in California, but English is a universal language. I'm sure that I wasn't mincing my words when I spoke, so I don't see anything confusing about what I said," Nicola ranted in an annoyed tone."Hey, I've warned you before to watch the way you talk to me!" Mercedes cautioned and slightly raised her voice to match hers. "How do you expect me to understand a plan that doesn't make any sense? How am I going to take her from Damien?""You should listen to yourself and realize that your words make no sense at all," Mercedes scowled.Nicola let out an exasperated sigh and affronted, "I forgot that I was partnered with an absolute dummy, so I have to explain everything even the basics that a kindergarten kid can comprehend,"An

Author's POV. Mercedes and Nicola kept thinking about ruining each other until one of them broke the silence. "What are the things you learned about Elise?" Mercedes asked, her curiosity piqued. Nicola snapped out of her wicked thoughts and sighed, "I've learned a few things that are enough for you to discuss with her. I want her to believe that you're soul mates or a match made in heaven," Mercedes rolled her eyes and said exasperatedly, "The thoughts of chatting with that woman without ruining her with insults irk me," "You will get used to chatting with her and you will slowly bring us to victory and drag her to her doom," Nicola smirked and made a noise at the back of her throat. Her hand slowly went to her neck and she rubbed it in discomfort. "Can I get some water, my throat feels dry and weird," Nicola requested and coughed. "Sure," Mercedes smiled and called the maid that her mother had employed. Her parents had been living with her since her birthday and, since her mo

Author's POV."Damien? What did he do to you?" Leonard asked, his curiosity piqued."He took my woman," Roman replied, removing the small cloth used to gag the captive's mouth."Oh I see," Leonard mouthed. "But why can't you handle him all by yourself? Is he that dangerous?""Roman, please don't hurt me. I'm so sorry for failing you. I'm sorry," the woman suddenly cried. "Say another word and I'm going to cut off your tongue," Roman threatened, pointing the edge of the knife at her lips. The woman swallowed a lump down her throat and stayed quiet. "He's the idiot that I hired this bitch to kill, but she messed up. I want someone that's perfect and won't make any mistakes while getting rid of him," Roman responded to Leonard's question. Leonard sighed and pocketed his hands, "Well, the boss would hire the best people for the job, but you should know that the boss doesn't interfere in anything that doesn't disturb his money or peace,"Roman lowered his gaze and shut his eyes for a m

Author's POV.The next morning, Elise awakened and saw her phone by her side. As she picked it up and checked her messenger, there were so many messages from Mercedes.Elise sighed and didn't bother replying to them. She kept her phone aside and clambered off the bed. She was about to head to the bathroom when she saw Damien, stepping out of there.His skin was cascaded with water, his hair was wet and he wasn't even wearing a towel around his waist.Elise's gaze stayed on his dick for a while and she could already feel the warmth between her legs, but when she shifted her gaze to his cold face, every horny feeling she had, vanished.Damien stood still, staring into her eyes. He wanted to speak to her, but it was evident that she didn't want to talk to him. He was also feeling too annoyed to talk to her since she was the one at fault for prioritizing a stranger over him.Damien was the first to glance away and she resumed walking to the bathroom like he didn't exist.After some minute