I left the safety of the shadows and darted out into the bustling crowds of Stormridge's biggest and most active outdoor market. I walked into the sweltering maze of people and goods; piles of bright red paprika, golden turmeric, and rich saffron were all on display. Right at the entrance, florists
My lady, I know exactly what you need," he declared with a reassuring smile, and I acknowledged him with a nod. Then he left me alone with my thoughts. My tolerance level was very low, which is why I hardly drank wine, but tonight, my mind was too crowded with emotions I would love to forget, at l
~Malik~ After my men had left the restaurant, I went up to my lush penthouse atop the hotel, and dialled Rhea’s number. The city below buzzed with life, a striking difference from the mind-numbing serenity from the elevated heights of my penthouse. Rhea answered at the third ring and revealed that
"Don't come any closer," she warned with a fierce glare, "or I will kill you all!" Despite the gravity of the situation, a small smile flickered across my lips. Even now, her words were her sharpest weapon. But as one of the men dared to step closer, she swung with all her might. The bottle smashed
She looked down. "I was called a hypocrite by my husband today," she said softly. Her admission touched a chord in me. It was intense that she would share such a personal grievance with someone she thought was a stranger. She might not remember this encounter in the morning, but for now, her drunke
~Ezinne~ I groaned softly and yawned widely as awareness slowly seeped back into my senses. My eyelids fluttered open, and immediately, my body announced its condition. It started with a blinding, pounding headache drumming relentlessly at my temples, followed by a wave of nausea that made the
"Thank you," I muttered. He responded with a low hum and a single nod, an acknowledgement as brief as it was formal, then turned on his heel and strode towards the door. However, he paused at the threshold. "When you feel much better, I would like us to discuss some pack matters together." I nodd
I was a complete flake. I kept telling myself that keeping away from her was for the best and because I wanted her to be happy. But I couldn't keep those promises. After what felt like an eternity of running across the training grounds, I stripped off my sweat-soaked clothes and gave up control to m