181: Homecoming.

Alex's Pov I held my mother close, painfully aware of how frail she looks now. Has she always been this thin? Has her hair always been that dull color? She pulls away from me finally, her eyes shining with still shedding tears. “You're home." She says, her voice a cracked whisper. I nodded in reply not trusting my voice. “Oh Thank God." She hugged me again and pulled back, placing her hands on my cheeks and looking me over, “what happened to you? What are these cuts?” Her brows furrowed in concern. "It's nothing mum. I've missed you.” I smiled and she smiled back but the smile disappeared from her face when she looked around me and noticed the glaring lack of luggage. "Where are your bags?” Her hands dropped from my face and she peered around me to check if I was somehow holding a duffel bag behind me. "Where are you coming from? Is everything alright? Are you in trouble?” Her voice increased in apprehensive concern with each question. “Mum I'm..." “At least let the bo

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182: Little Charlotte.

Alex Pov The comforting drone of mother's idle chatter filled the car as we drove through town. We headed to Syd's new bakery. After the terse atmosphere last night, my mother had worked right back up and continued acting like nothing was wrong. I had to admit, I admired her ability to ignore the elephant in the room. Dad on the other hand was being soft and civil but I could see him struggling. Could see the uncertainty and guilt in his eyes. He avoided speaking directly to me for most of the day and hardly met my eyes. Mum spoke some more about Mrs Holden. I tried to change the subject a handful of times but she always went right back. It would seem she and Mrs Holden had gotten a bit more close in the six years I'd been away. She was really shaken by her death, maybe still in shock. She still couldn't believe it. And neither could I to be honest. Everything had only happened yesterday. It still felt surreal. Sitting there frozen in shock. Not knowing and at the same time kno

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183: A LIFE NOT SO WORTH LIVING.

Alex’s POVAlthough it was good to have gone back home, and met with my family again, I knew I had to return so that I could focus on the part of my life that had been held down for weeks. Uni still waited, and cried as I may, Luca wasn't coming back. Matthew sure didn't. Maybe it's just my fate. To wander this world utterly alone, and I have accepted that. Not a night goes by that I didn't cry for the many losses I had experienced.I may have rekindled the little fire that was once there between my family, still, that distance lingered, it may just take a while until it all goes back to the way it used to be, maybe not.***It had been months since the incident at the farm house.Months since I saw Luca get taken away in a body bag. The last time I actually saw his face…. And it was bloody and bruised. I never got to say an official goodbye.Today was my graduation from college. After 4 long years. I know I'm supposed to be so happy…. But, I just feel empty…. I'm supposed to celeb

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184: NEVER AGAIN.

Luca's POV I stared at Alex as he sobbed in my arms, his body shaking as I rubbed his back slowly while taking my fingers through his hair, massaging his scalp gently until he finally looked up at me. His eyes were red and puffy. “Do you have any idea how… distressed I was?! I couldn't sleep or eat for days! I couldn't stop crying!” His ranting made my heart heavy knowing I was the cause of all that. “I’m sorry. I really am. I couldn't come back immediately cause I wanted to keep you safe. I didn't want to put your life in danger all over again. But I'm here now and I'm not going anywhere again. I promise.” I tilted his chin up to look at me as I leaned in slowly before finally pressing my lips against his in a passionate kiss. It didn't feel like the kisses we had before. This one felt deeper. It felt much deeper and more passionate. “I love you, Alex. I love you so much and I never ever want to let you go.” I said against his soft lips. “I know… And I love you too.

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All Chapters of Taming The Beast: His Ruthless Desire: Chapter 181 - Chapter 184

181: Homecoming.

182: Little Charlotte.

183: A LIFE NOT SO WORTH LIVING.

184: NEVER AGAIN.