Chapter 20[The comfort in you.]• I slowly opened my eyes. I faced the ceiling of my room. Kendra didn’t come to wake me up. Or perhaps she hasn’t. What was keeping Ian? Immediately, my fear began to creep in again, and soon, it was consuming me. Was I right? Did a miracle not happen? Is Ian an outcast?• Ian pulled me to himself and hugged me again. He kissed my head. “Thank you Bellamy.”• Yesterday, in the lake, we made love under the sunset, today, we kiss forever under the sunset. The passion of his touch was prayer being answered.*********“OK, please do not tell anyone I told you this. Especially the Alpha. You did not get this from me.” Kendra requested.I chuckled. “What is it?” I asked.“I can not tell you unless you give me your word.” She said, holding my hands while tripping hard.The excitement had got through to me and contaminated me as well. I because super excited to hear what secret she has for me. “Fine, I promise not to say a word. You didn’t tell me anything. W
Chapter 21[Fated mates: Rainy sweet nights.]Ian returns. It is evening. Caleb took his coat. I smiled. Ian made a groan as he took off his coat. His arm was still hurting. His self healing process had been drastically slowed down because of his life force in me.“My lord.” I teased him. “How was it today?” I asked.“Construction will begin tomorrow. The site has been cleared out.” Caleb answered in his place. Knowing Ian well enough, Caleb knew he wouldn’t answer my question. Not in front of everyone like that, where he was supposed to be the almighty and fear striking Alpha he had built as his reputation.“I made dinner.” I said.“I am not hungry, but I will have a taste.” He said, and smiled deviously.“Sure, but first, I have to take you to the bathroom.” I said, taking his hand. I smiled at him. I knew he loved my smile so much.Yes, I bathe him. Although he refused at first, he gave in.“So, you are my mother now?” he said and laughed.“No, I’m not. Not yet. Right now, I am jus
[Hi ]Again, I looked from the side of my window. He rode pass on his skateboard. How perfect he looks today, just like every other day. We could make a perfect couple if you think of it. I mean, I’m cool, pretty, and my dad says I have the most beautiful eyes in the world. Yeah, I think we’d make a perfect couple, that is, if only he knew I exist. Dad called again. Breakfast was ready. I pulled down the curtains. It was a new day to stay indoors!I joined Dad and Jared at the dining table. “A wonderful night huh?” Dad asked. I nodded. “She has been up for hours, staring at her window, waiting for that boy to skate pass. She does it like everyday. Didn’t you know? She has an entire album of his photos in a box.” The little squid said. I smiled shyly. Dad already knows I have a crush on Robinson. Practically, all the people who know I exist, know this. I blush at his name. This is me, at age 16. Dad kissed me on my forehead. He does that every time we eat. If mom were here, I
[The beautiful horizon]My fingers hit the strings one more time before I stopped. I raised my face. They cheered me, and it was nice. I felt alive and among. These people notice me. “Thank you so much. Thank you.” I said. My guitar fell from my hand, crashing to the ground. “Oh, I’ll help you with that.” A male voice said. He helped pick up the guitar. “Thank you. You didn’t really have to.” I said. I raised my face. I was sure my heart skipped a beat. My mouth was open. “hi. Rob.” I muttered off my shaking lips staring at him so close to me. “Rob? Wow! I didn’t realize I was this popular.” He said. “I’m sorry, I got to go.” I said trying to rush off, but he held me back by my hand. “wait wait, have we… have we met before?” he asked. “We? No, I don’t think so.” I said like I was in a rush. “wait, now I’m beginning to think I have seen you somewhere before. School?” he asked, holding on to my wrist. “No, no. I swear Rob, we haven’t met before.” I said. “You do realize you h
Chapter 3[My heart]Hi, my name is Bella. At age 9, I was diagnosed with Xeroderma pigmentosum. A rear skin disease called XP. To break it down, I am practically a vampire as sunlight isn’t really a thing for me, but that isn’t so bad. I’ve always wanted to be a vampire ever since I was very little. I guess I got that wish, except it literally kills me and gives no super power. Dad bought me a grand piano when I was 10, but, piano wasn’t really my thing so I got the guitar and violin instead and, I am really good with both. At sixteen, I was already a star at the train station. This was a long time ago though. “She gasped. His fingers in her mouth, April loved the sweet entanglement of his touch. And there again, he always gets what he wants!” I read and sighed. I put the book back in the drawer, and pushed it close. Gabi waved from outside the office. I shook my head. “Good evening. I didn’t know you had a shift today. Oh my god, you look breathtaking! What’s this? And that smile
[Bonded.] It had been six days since I had gone missing. I wondered how my family was doing? I wondered if Rob had even noticed or cared to. Three days ago, all I wanted was to go away from this unknown place and continue my life where I left it, but now? I don’t really know anymore. I see peace here, and so suddenly, these people had been treating me like a princess. I had asked severally, who he was, and why they held me here. Their answers were confusing. I stepped out of the bathtub. Kendra covered my body with the towel. “when can I go home?” I asked.“But this is your home.” She replied. I sighed. “You’ve told me that before, but this isn’t my home.” I said.We moved out of the bathroom. The soothing lotion, was applied on my skin. These people were filthy rich. On my bed were flowers, and notes. He gets me them every morning and evening but wouldn’t come to see me himself. I picked up a flower and sniffed it. It smelled nice. “It’s a silver rose. One of the best we h
Chapter 5Feelings stronger than willPart one [ The dance.]Kendra combed my hair in front of the big mirror. It felt good. The door opened. Ian had ordered that I’d be brought a silver rose again. I took it from the messenger. It smells even better today. “Tell him, it smells awful and that I’d really appreciate it if he stopped sending me this everyday.” I said. Caleb bowed his head and left. Kendra laughed. “The Alpha really loves you. I am so jealous.” She said. I sighed. “Great! I’m the luckiest woman on earth.”“You are. If you accept and believe it.” She said. Luck! That was something I had on my side now. That I could say. For the first time in almost two decades, I could actually look upon the sunrise and feel the warmth on my skin. I felt like a super hero. I drew in as much air as my lungs could take, and exhaled. “That’s the feeling.” I exclaimed. Kendra brushed my hair slowly. I could imagine her face smiling behind me. Knowing her now, I realized that was a hell o
Chapter 6[Underneath my dress]Ian stared into my eyes. He was a bit drunk. We both were. As I looked into those beautiful dazzling eyes once more, I was consumed by the most dominant thought in my mind. The world has countless sexy men, but Ian was more than just one of the sexiest beings I had ever set my eyes on. His eyes were mesmerizing and they caught me in a scope. I should let it out and kiss him already. The thought of his lips pressing on mine got me partially aroused. No, I shouldn’t. I still loved Rob. So I told myself even if I wasn’t sure if that were true anymore. My heart stood to oppose this. As I watched him take another sip from the bottle of cheap beer, I gulped at the sight of his lips pulling away from the bottle. How I wished I was the bottle at this moment, I wouldn’t let go of those sweet lips. I couldn’t just watch and fantasize in my head anymore. I took the bottle from Ian and pushed him on the chair, pretty much forcing myself on him while I reached my