Hayden pace about in his living room in frustration. He has been out with Jansen and Farrell looking for the three beasts who has ran away from the big cage to no avail.
" I can't pick up any scents or anything. " He mutters in frustration to the two men who sat down looking worried then he stop pacing all of a sudden when he perceived Isabella scent.
Why is she here? He asked himself
The doorbell rang and the maid quickly attend to it. Minutes later both Joyce and Isabella walk in slowly to take in the beauty of the living room.
It was painted all in white with traces of powder blue and gold to create a grandiose atmosphere. The luxurious velvet furnitures matched with the colour of the rug which was spread at the center of the large room. A gorgeous Golden lamp stood gleaming beside the velvet sofas to provide a high style focus in the room. At a side was a magnificent sculpture of a beast that send a powerful message to any guests that step into the house. The flowers arts on the wall contributed in giving the living room an extravagant appearance.
Hayden stop pacing to stare at the guests. He picked up an aura of nervousness around them and he smiled to ease up their mood even though he was confused on why they had visit.
" Sit " he said to them gently. Farrell and Jansen stood up to leave but Isabella quickly spoke.
" We are here regarding the beast who go berserk yesterday " the three men became very interested in them. Especially Hayden who has been having hard time regarding the situation.
" What do you know about them ? " He asked calmly. Isabella avoid looking at him in the eyes. She feared she will loose control of herself if she do.
" We are just coming from the research foundation and we ... " She hesitate at the last minute thinking.
What if Hayden got angry about it?
" Research foundation? Isn't that duvall's company? Why would you go anywhere near the man that my beast growl at? " Hayden asked in a cold voice.
Isabella lifted her head slowly to face the man she will be getting married to in the near future and she saw his eyes glowing.
" You shouldn't get angry at me. I was called in for an interview " She retoted in a strong voice.
She look away from his glare.
Why is he getting angry, as if he cares about me.
She heard Hayden hiss in his breath before looking away,the glow slowly leaving his eyes.
" Why would Duvall Interview you ? Is it about the Beasts? " Farrell asked.
" Yes but we think it will do no good to the public if they learnt about the yesterday encounter so we lied " Joyce replied. She stop to stare at Hayden who regard her curiously.
" Why would you lied? " Hayden asked
Joyce who was very excited to have finally gain the leader of the beast family's attention quickly replied.
" We do not want to cause the humans any worry. I saw you killed him yesterday so there is nothing to worry about... Right? "
" I didn't kill him " he announced.
Isabella and Joyce share a surprise glance before facing Hayden.
" You didn't? Where is he then? " They asked in unison. Fear written boldly on their face.
Hayden look away from their gaze letting out a breath to calm himself.
" He ran away " he finally said with an embarrassed look.
" What? " The two women shouted in awe.
Hayden turn to his men.
" Keep looking, if anything comes up just say a word. I will listen " he said dismissing Jansen and Farrell.
He finally settled his eyes on Isabella and Joyce.
" You both should go home and stay safe. Do not come out today, especially you " he pointed to Joyce whose heart skip a beat.
" Me? " She ask in disbelief.
" Yes, he is your step father so he might come for you " he said.
" Oh right, i will be safe MT castle... Right? " She asked Hayden who nodded.
" Yes. If we find him i will send a word to you. Now if you will excuse me " he said walking away to his room.
Isabella scoff slightly as Hayden walk away without saying any words to her. She sighed softly.
It is for the greater good. I can't fall for him at all, so it's best if we keep ourselves at arm length.
She stood up and walk out with joyce behind her smiling.
" Do you see that? Hayden cares about me so much that he advise me to stay home. I will have to do as he says " Joyce said smiling brightly at Isabella who gave her a cold stare.
" Whatever, do as you please. I'm going to work " she said rolling her eyes.
Isabella drop Joyce at MT castle before she drove off to her father's company.
" Joyce must have forgotten she lost her mother yesterday judging my the way she was smiling at Hayden happily . Oh goodness! Can't wrap my head around it. That man is surely a mystery " She said aloud to herself on her way to MT site.
She finally pull into the garage, her heel tapping on the pavement, providing a staccato sounds. She entered the building, stop for a moment to insert a key plastic card in a slot where it was read automatically. Then the barrier which was blocking her way ease open and she continues walking. With her black suit she look every inch like a professional business woman.
As the daughter of the CEO she was made the director. She stop suddenly when she saw Leon smiling at her, waiting.
Why is he here again when we just depart an hour ago when i left research foundation ? She asked herself before walking to the Leon with her chin up.
" Hello Mr Duvall, what are you doing here? "
Leon smile Brightly.
" Told you it's Leon, there is no need for us to be formal. " He held up a hand smiling " i am your new business partner. Research foundation just signed a partnership contract with MT site "he said grinning, obviously very Happy with the news.
" What? " Isabella asked in utter disbelief. " Why would father partner with you? How does MT site that deals in Real Estate business Tally with research foundation? " She asked in confusion.
" I think your dad deserve that question." Leon replied.
Suddenly antsy Isabella rush to the CEO office where her father sat behind a desk smiling at Mr Duvall.
Her heart skip a beat at the sight.
What is going on ?
Mr Duvall smile brightly as he saw Isabella.
" Why? She is such a fine woman. I won't mind marrying her off to my son " He said chuckling.
Martin face lighted up at once.
" Really? " He asked clearly in surprise. Mr Duvall chuckled softly.
" Of course, it will do nothing but to help us both... Don't you think ? "
Martin hear this and grinned. He look towards his daughter who was watching the two men in awe.
What is Mr Duvall doing here? A business partnership and also a marriage proposal... Oh no! This can't be happening. How about Hayden?
She thought to herself with a mixed feeling of wonder and fear.
Isabella stare at her father in confusion." Father i really do not understand what is going on. Why would you want to work with Mr Duvall? Don't you know how much he loathe the beasts? "Martin dropped the file in his hand and stood up to attend to his nagging daughter." I thought you hate the beasts, why does working together with Mr Duvall bothers you so much ? Wait a second Isabella... " He hesitate. " Don't tell me you have fallen for the handsome no ... The beautiful man from yesterday? "Isabella stop breathing for a second.Really? Am i falling for the sexy ... Shit! Sexy my foot. No way! She shook her head to drive away the thought.She couldn't help but think about Hayden's father as well.I think i should inform Hayden about my nightmare." I do not love Hayden at all . He is a beast... Remember? "" And a beautiful one. He is the leader of them all and i heard he sure is the strongest "She rolled her eyes, waving away the thought of Hayden.Martin sighed softly before w
Isabella walk through the hall tiredly, her heart aching and she could not pinpoint why. She ignores the maids greetings and walk to the large living room where she saw joyce crying." Huh, Joyce what's going on ? " She rush to her friend in concerned.Joyce took her time before sniffing. " I saw it. I saw how step father attacked you. He doesn't seem like himself, although i am scared of the beast that live in him but he is never like that. He love mum a lot. I just don't understand why he killed... " Tears didn't allow her to finish. She burst into tears sniffing." Oh goodness, come here darling " Isabella cooed , walking to joyce to gave her a hug. " Hayden will keep him in control " she said silently before patting her back.Just then the door bell rang out, the maid answered it. A minute later Farrell walk into the living room slowly.The best friend regard him with surprise expression. He shifted uncomfortably as if he was been forced to enter." joyce? " He called exchanging
It has been almost two weeks since Isabella saw Hayden. She has heard from joyce who was now working at beast clan that he has gone to the cave.She couldn't deny that she miss him a lot.Had i know he will be gone this long i would have been nice to him on the last day i saw him. She thought to herself.She walk out of her room that morning to get herself a cup of coffee. Walking sluggishly she made her way to the large kitchen. She saw Martin on the way and she greeted politely.Martin stare at her carefully." Your fiance is back " he announced. Isabella eyes open widely at the news." Really? He is back? " She asked happily." Yes, his father has been to me. He want to speed up the wedding so the date was changed. We have both agreed to held the wedding ceremony next week "Isabella stood still suddenly, her features froze in death." Dad you can't do this ... Will i be living with Hayden after we got married ? "Martin stare at his daughter in confusion." You prefer to live he
Isabella felt dejected when she left Hayden's domain. She tried to wave the sadness away but it just wouldn't go off her mind so she put a call to joyce who promise to leave work earlier than necessary. She drove home to get some rest and to have a time to herself. When she step into the living room she met a man , no, not just any man , a very beautiful one who smile at her brightly. Isabella heart skip a beat at the sight Why do i keep encounting beautiful men this days ? She asked herself inwardly but to her great surprise the man responded. " Because you deserve it " Isabella exhaled sharply at this. She neatly lost her footing but thanks to the mysterious man who held her. Carol , Isabella step mother walk into the living room at that moment and smile. " Isabella you are here " She said smiling brightly. Isabella quickly look away from the mesmerizing eyes of the mysterious man and face her step mother with a questioning eyes. The woman get the message quickly. " Oh you m
Isabella frown at Sidney with her hands clenched." What are you doing here ? " She asked , her voice shooking slightly. She was quite scared of her new step brother." To stare at your beautiful face " He replied easily smiling. Joyce who was beside herself with dismay breathe out shakily. Isabella made to walk out of the room but was stopped by the mysterious man who held her by the wrist " You don't walk away when i was still speaking " he said pulling her back roughly.Isabella fell down on the tiles in shock.She has never ever been manhandled, Joyce was very shocked at the sight. She quickly walk to Isabella whose wrist was now bleeding.Isabella face widen at this, she stare up to see Sidney's fangs dripping blood. Her face creased in great horror." Oh my God! Did you want to kill her ? " Joyce asked in horror shouting on top of her voice that carol dash into the room." What is going on here? " She asked pinning her gaze on Sidney who look away.She swallow hard when she saw
Due to sleeplessness and excessive exhaustion from his trip to the cave and back, Hayden slept all day. As soon as he left Isabella standing in his beautiful living room, he has headed for his bedroom where he took his bath and laid down immediately.He woke up at night to work out and to have his dinner then he went back to bed. He was finally woken up the next day around mid day by kyle." Master, Master " Kyle called standing beside the bed. He dare not touched him. Hayden opened his eyes slowly to stare at Kyle, he sat up. The bed coverlet dropped to revealed his massive chest." What is it? " He asked in a sleepy voice.He saw kyle swallow hard before responding." Your wedding, master it's today "Hayden didn't react at first because he was still feeling sleepy. The words later sink into his plain mind and he shot Kyle a dazed look." What? " He managed to whispered.Kyle who clearly knows he was getting upset step backwards before repeating." Your wedding day is today master "
Isabella watched as her new husband, hayden dark left in his car with his two men. She swallowed uncomfortably , with sad heart she walk to her father." You should brace yourself Isabella, we all know hayden is a very busy man " Martin offered trying to ease the sadness in his daughter.Isabella gave him a small smile, searching for her step mother and brother but there are nowhere to be found. Joyce walk over to her." Happy married life issy, wow! I'm so excited for you baby " She announced brightly.Martin excused himself by walking to pride dark for a conversation." I couldn't find Sid anywhere and i noticed Hayden's frown before he left the building. I just hope nothing bad is going on " Isabella said to her friend who nodded in response." I saw hayden gripping your wrist, is he mad about the injury? "The new bride sighed heavily." He is, obviously. I lied about it but as usual he applied his paranormal sense to expose me. I really am not comfortable about all this " She sa
Hayden took his time in the bathroom, he finally walk into the room dripping wet with a towel around his waist.He have no problem in walking around his room naked but for Isabella's sake, he has to covered up. Isabella sat there, on the bed staring at him nervously." You shouldn't be in here " Hayden said in a hard tone." Huh? " She whispers, confused.Hayden whirled around to face her." You know from the start already that this marriage won't work, you said so yourself. You said you hated the Beasts and all about them. I have arranged a separate room for you, the last thing i wanted right now is to be closer to a human who look down on the my kind " He replied acidly. He walk to his closet and pick one of his pajamas" You are so cruel hayden dark " Isabella said silently before walking out.Watching her retreating back, hayden sighed and roll his eyes.She should know better. Isabella dash out feeling very miserable, she had thought hayden would be nice, nicer to her but no. S