Chapter 60: Thief

I never thought making out at late night with the city lights as a background would be this intimately perfect. "Ah... Atlas." I called his name in between my labored breaths.He put me on the marbled bannister and positioned himself in between my spread legs, his arms resting on my both sides, keeping me in place. He dipped his head on my neck and started planting some wet kisses around there. As seconds went by, I felt his sharp teeth grazing against the softness of my skin and then, there's the rawness of his hot tongue as he began sucking my neck like a darn vampire.I gripped his hefty arms for support. He continued driving me crazy with just those lewd flicks of his tongue along his hot breath which was enough to spice up the sensations building inside my belly. No one can make me feel this good but him. He's the only one who can make me crave for more, beg for more. And right now, I want more than this. I want more of him.He paused from feasting on my neck. I was ready to gl

Last Updated : 2025-08-13

Chapter 61: See You Soon

"What thief? I didn't steal anything!" I shouted to defend myself!"Hold her," the staff told the guards and they immediately took both of my arms, preventing me to move. "Our manager's on her way to talk to you if you don't give us the ring you've stolen from the store." "Wait, what!? A ring? What the hell are you talking about? I was eyeing for a necklace, not a damn ring! And if I were, I'd definitely pay for it with all my heart!" I was glaring, angry at the sudden turn of events, I even felt the sting blurring my eyes but there's no way they could see any signs of guilt from me.Because in the very first place, I wasn't! This situation is purely insane! Freaking ridiculous!"Just give it back to us, ma'am. For everyone's peace," the staff convinced. I shot her a hilarious glare. Right! We've earned some audience on the sides! "Apparently, our manager brought the chief with her and they'd be here any minute from now." She added which only fueled my glowing irritation."The chief?

Last Updated : 2025-08-15

Chapter 62: Where are you, Hail?

"Shit!" I quickly clicked the end call button and put down my phone with such pressure."Whoa! What was that?" Lancer shot me a more curious look. My chest bobbed up and down as fast as it could. "I don't know. It was like, an edited voice or something. It almost sounded like it came from underground..." I hugged both of my arms because of unwanted goosebumps."What the freak? Probably just a prank call." Lancer guessed. I eyed him, unconvinced."I don't think so..." 'Cause how did he know my name? And those three words sounded like a real threat I must prepare myself for. I knew this might come so I never really considered letting my guard down, especially since most of those who has the potential to hurt me anytime were yet to be caught. Like Damon. As far as I could remember, I left him undead in his mansion. He never showed up on my way again after and it wasn't something to be relieved about. It's much better to assume he was up to something. He's just probably aiming for a pe

Last Updated : 2025-08-15

Chapter 63: Escaped

"Beverly? Hey, baby. Look at me. Beverly...""What?" I eyed Atlas, still a bit preoccupied with the thoughts of my missing best friend."You must calm down. We're going to find her. I already ordered my people to search for her. They will report to me within an hour or more." He took a swift glance at me as his attention was merely on the road."Yeah, I know. I just... can't help it." I looked down and sighed. "It'll be okay. She's just anywhere around the city," he sped up, his tone was firm and steely. "She should be." Right...I played my jiggling hands, the anxiousness clouding my chest didn't even subsided. I couldn't stop overthinking in silence. What if they got her? What if it was Damon? Or Ashanti? God! But what if they decided to officially joined forces?I still hope neither of them has her or there would be another bloodshed to expect.Ten minutes after, at last, we arrived at Hailee's condo. We didn't have to go through her exact unit because at the outside the buildin

Last Updated : 2025-08-17

Chapter 64: Sorry

"Mommy, will you be able to bring Hailee back?" I gazed down at Ria after she asked that. She was looking at me sadly while her hand was busy caressing Gigi's fur. It's the ginger tabby cat that Atlas gave to her as a reward when she aced her exams and made it to the rank one. "Of course, baby. We'll bring her back. We won't stop until we find her." I tousled her hair. She pursed her lips."I hope I can help. She's been very nice to me and she's your best friend, mom. I wanna help!" She carried Gigi as she enthusiastically insisted.My expression softened. Seeing her being this eager melts my heart but as much as I want to give into her tactically cute persuasion, I can't afford to risk her safety. Not again. She's had enough. She's still a little kid who deserves to a peaceful childhood."How about you include her in your prayers, hmm? It's already a big help, trust me. Also you can help through keeping yourself away from danger, like remember what I'm always telling you? Whenever

Last Updated : 2025-08-25

Chapter 65: Want

I took out a long sharp inhale as I came back to consciousness, my eyes both stretched out wide and my head felt a little heavy. I was also feeling a little bit dizzy while I began to adjust my vision and look at everything around me.Horror started filling my chest when I found nothing familiar in this room. It was almost like, a total foreign space but fancier and more of a royale way. As I saw the furnitures, styles, designs and all, I felt like I was suddenly transported back in Victorian period.But I knew I didn't. Right now, I wasn't in my own country and that's all I knew.Hailee... The last person who's with me was her. I saw what she did. I just couldn't believe it—No, I didn't want to. Because why? Why would she do that? Why would she betray me like this? A lone tear fell from my eye then, it was followed by another. I tried to get up deliberately and surprisingly, I wasn't tied up. Well, it just dawned on me now. I could've been relieved, only if I didn't see the blinking

Last Updated : 2025-08-26