Chapter FiveA Problem After The OtherSophie’s POVI held Asher's hand firmly as I sat beside him, watching him sleep. His snores revealed his pain and discomfort. I could only hope that he would recover soon, as that was the only way I could find some relief and resume my job search."You need to go settle the bill," Rose told me.I nodded at her and stood up, making my way to the counter. Rose took her seat beside Asher, holding his hand just as I had done. I dragged my feet towards the counter, wondering how I would manage to pay the bill once again. All I had was the money Rose and I had been saving for Asher's surgery. I let out a heavy sigh, realizing I had no choice but to use that money to cover the bills.The attendant at the counter already knew why I was there. I had been in and out of the same hospital since Asher was born, and I had become well-known to the nurses and doctors there."Hello, Sophie," the attendant greeted with a smile, handing me the bill.My heart skippe
Chapter SixBack To Where It StartedSophie’s POVI wiped my tears and quickly faked a smile as I pulled away from Amara, the last thing I wanted was to mess with my kids emotions too.“Shall we?” I smiled and picked her up in my arms as I headed back to the hospital. As I walked, with her in my arms, different thoughts raced through my mind, and no matter how hard I thought about it, I still couldn’t come up with a way out of this problem I was in. I couldn’t come up with what to do and it saddens me.Should I just go to Maxon, and tell him that the kids were his and he would also have to take responsibility for them? Should I let him know about our kids?I shook my head in response to my questions, I had vowed to keep my kids away from him and I would still do that. I had been taking up the responsibilities for my two kids since the last five years, and I believed that I would find a breakthrough to this if I try.Finally, we got to the hospital and Amara tapped me, a mixture of c
Chapter EightHis Employee Sophie’s POVI followed behind him, my mind racing with different thoughts, confusions swirling around me. I wasn't sure why he did what he did back there. Why did he stand up for me? Why did he have to sack his employee just because of me?I hung my head. He was the same man who would insult me and bring up what happened years ago at every chance he got. Why did he stand up for me now? I wondered what could be going on in his mind, if he was starting to realize that what happened years ago was just a conspiracy, and I wasn't guilty of all I was accused of.We got to his office, and he pushed me in, locking the door behind him."Why have you come back here? I told you never to show me your face again, and I...""Why did you save me back there?" I asked. I couldn't hold back the question anymore. Why did he save me?"I would do that for anyone; it's not a big deal," he smirked. "Why have you come here?"I moved closer to him. He wouldn't do that for just any
Chapter NineAlways SophieMaxon’s POVSophie! Sophie! Sophie!She was all I could think about, a constant presence in my mind, even with numerous ladies around me, naked and exploring my whole body. Sophie still occupied my thoughts.I looked down at the lady settling between my legs, pulling her hair back before taking me deep into her mouth. Yet, all I could think about was Sophie.No one had ever made me feel like myself. No one had been able to give me the same feeling I got when I was with Sophie. It was always different with other women, which made it even more frustrating. Sophie had torn me apart, shattered my trust in her, and left one of the most important people in my life in a condition I wouldn't wish upon anyone. I resented her; I wanted to hate her and push her away, along with everything associated with her, including thoughts of her, but I couldn't.I never stopped thinking about her. I couldn't stop imagining our time together, how we used to love each other and liv
Chapter TenThe Condition Maxon’s POVWaking up to an empty house with just me and the mute furniture for the thousandth time was tiring and distracting. This wasn't the life I pictured for myself; this wasn't what I wanted. I hadn't planned for my life to turn out this way.I had imagined living a happy life with my little family, with Sophie and the kids we would make together. I had pictured all of this, but Sophie made it all go down the drain, leaving me all alone with nothing but a broken heart and a deep void that no one would ever be able to fill.As much as I wanted to hate her and resent her for what she did to me, as much as I wanted to push away every thought of her and make her regret her actions, her memory kept intruding. I really missed all that we had shared, even though I didn't want to admit it."I know you still love her, and you want her back in your life," my wolf, Leo, teased, as usual."Keep quiet, Leo!" I yelled, stepping out of bed and stretching.I walked t
Chapter ElevenThe Two Conditions Sophie’s POVI stepped out of the cab, facing Maxon's mansion, which was as grand as I had expected. After all, he was the king of a kingdom, and nothing less than this expansive mansion would do for him.With a sigh, I pushed open the gate and walked onto the interlocked floor of his compound. A multitude of cars were scattered around, and the garage was so full that some cars had to be parked outside. I shook my head in amazement; he was living a life of luxury, while I struggled just to put three square meals on the table.My daily battle was to provide for his kids and give them the life they deserved, while he reveled in wealth.Each step I took on that path was weighed down by disappointment and pain. I was disappointed in his actions from years ago, how he had banished me without a second thought, casting me out of his life and kingdom without any chance of return. Yet here he was, living his best life, while I faced hardship.Revenge still bu
Chapter TwelveThe Third RuleSophie’s POVMy eyes remained wide open as I stared at him, struggling to comprehend the meaning behind his rule.“W..what do you mean?” I stuttered, finding it hard to grasp the implications of his words.He clutched my hand, his face contorted with clear disdain and animosity. I was utterly bewildered. Why did he harbor such intense resentment toward me when he was the one who had wronged me? How could he despise me when he had pushed me away without granting me the opportunity to explain myself, terminating our love story without hesitation?I should have been the one consumed by anger, the one unable to forgive him for his actions, not the other way around. To the best of my recollection, I had always acted in Maxon's best interests, and I had never considered betraying his trust. Yet, he had shattered my trust and the love I held for him in mere moments.I found myself ensnared in this situation because of him, facing numerous difficulties and strugg
Chapter ThirteenA MotherSophie’s POVI stood in front of him, torn between going to check on my son and staying back for work; I didn't know what to do."You can't go anywhere; we're already late for work," he stated, pulling me toward where my bags were. "Pick up your stuff and let's move," he added before walking out of the house.I was torn, unsure of whether to prioritize my job or my son. I packed my bags and files, then walked out of the house, wondering what could have happened to Asher and why Rose had called me. My heart raced with worry, and I was filled with fear for my son's well-being. I wanted to go check on him, but on the other hand, I couldn't afford to lose this job.I sighed, heading out of the house and approaching the car where Maxon was waiting."Drop the files in the back seat and take your seat," he instructed, then hopped into the car.I followed his orders, placing the files and laptop in the back seat. As I entered the car, my heart continued to pound, tor