Semua Bab Her Hatred & Vengeance, Second Love: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Elaine's POV “I didn't think I'd come back here this early. It's only been a little less than two months.” I adjusted my sunglasses, looking at thr sunny skies. West Drewire was as sunny as I always expected it to be, although throughout my time here, it was already rainy and sad. Or maybe that was just in my head, but now? It looked very sunny, and it was so damn hot. “Let's go, our car is waiting for us already.” Zade came forward, traveling box in his hand. I glanced over at Zade, who was already a few steps ahead of me, his tall frame casting a shadow on thr pavement. He looked almost relaxed, his usual cold expression softening as he turned back to glance at me. “Right, I’m coming.” I muttered, adjusting my sunglasses again. They weren’t just for the sun; they were also for hiding the turmoil in my eyes. Coming back to West Drewire so soon felt strange, like returning to a battlefield where the war wasn’t quite over. Zade's gaze lingered on me, “We could go back if you wanted

Author's POV “Ugh.” Jared grunted, following his family. He caught up to them in no time, opening the door for his mother who only glared at him, not saying anything and instead, she turned around, going towards the other part of the car and opening it herself. For good measure, when she opened it, she glanced up at Jared, scoffed again and looked away. Jared rolled his eyes, muttering something along the lines of ‘Such a petty woman', before entering the other part of the car. Few moments later, they drove off. “Killian, they say she's here. Do you think she'll actually be here? We've been looking for her so many years, and I was finally told that she's here. What if they're lying to us?” Lady Evangeline said slowly, the corner of her lips pulling into a small frown. She had a worried look in her eyes; worried that she had been lied to. After all, throughout the years, she had always wanted to find her child, but due to one thing or the other, she couldn't. At one point, she had to

Elaine's POV “There, it's done. Brent Ruse has been arrested and sentenced, it was very quick.” I leaned on my seat, turning it around so I could face Zade who stood behind me, “What next?” I asked, staring at him from under my lashes. Zade said nothing, he remained silent, his gaze fixed on me with an intensity that made my skin prickle. My cheeks heated under his scrutiny and I shifted uncomfortably, trying to figure out what he was thinking. Why was he staring at me like that? Was there something on my face? I lifted my hands to my face, I wasn't wearing my mask but it wasn't as if he had never seen me without my mask before… I swallowed, feeling my heart race faster with every second that passed. “Za…” Then his phone rang, and the sudden noise supposedly broke the spell between us. “Hm?” He didn't move, just hummed and continued looking at me with an unreadable expression, until his phone chimed again. “Aren't you going to take that?” I gestured towards the ringing phone.

Elaine's POV“Let's get on with it.”Zade muttered. “What about your little friend here, is she also interested in joining this game? It'll be fun if more girls join.” Chris, one of the men sitting around the table asked, his gaze settling on me with a smirk. I froze, a jolt of unease shooting through me. I hadn’t come here to play games, especially not ones like these, I knew all too well how bad things could get. And with Erika in the room, everything felt like a trap waiting to spring. “No,” I said quietly, shaking my head, “I’m just here to…” “What’s the matter?” Erika interrupted, her voice dripping with mock sweetness, “Afraid? Or maybe you just don’t have what it takes to hang out with us?” She chuckled, the sound of her laugh was grating against my nerves like nails scratching on a chalkboard, “You really are a weakling, aren’t you?” “Erika.” Zade's voice cut in, low in warning. I stiffened, her words hitting a sore spot, my initial instinct was to ignore her, to keep my com

Elaine's POV I instantly pulled back, shocked at what happened. Zade's eyes were wide, staring at me. He looked like he had seen a ghost. “Elaine…” He whispered huskily, his deep voice going even lower. I felt a thrill rush down my spine, and a tingle in my stomach. My hands were clenched at my sides, trembling. I wanted to kiss him again, to feel his lips on mine one more time. I could not tear my gaze away from his lips, Zade always held this sort of power over me, a magnetic force that attracted me to him from the moment we met up until we dated. I thought it was over, but as it turns out, it was still very much there. He shifted slightly, and I realised that I had been staring too long. I tore my gaze away and looked everywhere else but him, silence stretched between us, making it all awkward. I knew I should say something to make it less awkward but I didn't know what, how could I even say anything when my entire body was still screaming for Zade's touch. I was trying to do e