*FOUR DAYS PRIOR TO PRESENT-DAY*
*IN DAWN'S POV*
He grabs hold of my arm, forcefully turning me in my stand to come into his view, and I scowl at him, as I try to jerk my hand from his grip.
"What the fuck do you want from me? Let go of me!" I snap at Elijah who lifts his brows at me, his grip on my arm getting tighter, and I bite down on my lips to suppress the wince that's trying to slip through my lips.
"What the fuck is wrong with you?" He questions, taking another step closer, and my gaze moves down to the small movement; cautious of the fact that he's getting closer to me. "You kiss me one day, and then you completely ignore me the next! The fuck is wrong with what? Do I look like a fucking toy you can play around with as you wish? This shit has got to fucking stop!" He growls, shaking me violently, and I shake my head, regretting not slamming the door on his fucking face the moment his face showed up. And I would have. If he hasn't
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DAWN. I feel myself internally tremble in my stand as I glance back at my phone before taking my gaze back to Ryder who's still frowning at his phone. Taking a deep breath in, I walk towards with my phone tucked in my robe pockets. Occupying my earlier seat beside him, I say, "Is everything okay? You look furious. " His head snaps to me, and I feel my heart skip a beat at that one innocent movement. Come on, Dawn! Stop being delusional. It has nothing to do with Elijah calling, and whatever call, or message Ryder might have received is probably nothing relating to me. "I just got a call. He came back asking for me. " He says, voice sharp, and raspy, and I lift my brows at him; confused as to who he's talking about. "The man, Dawn. The man that asked of me from the orphanage, came back looking for me. I just received the call. " He drops his phone beside him, burying his fingers in his h
DAWN. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding as I settle back in the car seat, my eyes moving across the vicinity with the strange feeling bubbling through me. I don't know why I feel like this, but it's like someone is watching me or something? My phone vibrates against the skin of my lap, and I flinch, startled as I stare down at the small device. "Are you okay?" Ryder chuckles as he gets into his car, and I shake my head with a small smile on my face before saying, "Yes, I am. I spaced out for a while. " "Why? Is it too much for you to handle? I know going back there after years of being away might be too much, and it's alright if you are not yet ready to show for much. " You see? This is why I love this man so fucking much! He understands me more than anyone else does, and I don't think I can ever stop my feelings for him. I don't even want to. He clearly stated that he needed me b
DAWN. I stare in shock as the old man moves closer to Ryder with a genuine smile on his face; he stretches his hand forward to grab hold of him again, but Ryder steps back— a scowl set upon his face as he watches the man. My heart arch for the man beside me, and I slip my fingers through his, lacing them together, and squeezing his palm— assuring him that I'm here. Right beside him. I will always be with him. "Who are you?" He utters, his grip on my hand tightening, and I move closer to his side; perching myself to him. "Son, I understand that you're confused by all these, but I think we should sit down to talk about this. " The man says with pleading eyes, and I lift my gaze to Ryder's; knowing he's going to oppose that. I can't even begin to imagine how he must be feeling right now. After years of being alone. After years of suffering alone. After years of being in the darknes
DAWN.I stare at the mansion before me with s smile on my face.Ryder moves beside me; his arm going around my waist, and I lean into his embrace, his masculine cologne swirling around me, and engulfing me."Are you happy to be back?" He asks, his lips grazing over my forehead, and I nod; my hand gripping his chest."So happy. " I whisper, and Ryder chuckles before pulling away from me.He grabs hold of our hand, entwining our fingers before walking towards the door.My phone vibrates in my hand, and I let go of Ryder's hand as he opens the door, while I open the new text message from Elijah.My heart skips a beat as my gaze moves over the two small words that display over the screen, yet quite heavy.'You lied. 'I gulp down as my palms turn sweaty, my fi
DAWN.Shooting up from the bed, I gasp for breath with the heavy rise and fall of my chest as sweats covers my forehead.What in the hell of a fucking dream was that?Why will I dream of Elijah being here? And Ryder... Ryder!Glancing to my left; Ryder's side is empty with the imprints of his body which means it hasn't been long since he got up.I let out a sigh, resting back against the mattress with my eyes trained on the ceiling.Elijah is getting into my head, and I'm starting to get fucking annoyed.Stretching my hand to grab my phone from the lamp stand; I scroll through the his text messages— my eyes on the last message he sent. The reason why I probably had that stupid dream.Tossing my phone to the side, I swipe my hand down my fave, and raise from the bed; striding t
DAWN. "I think I'm ready to talk about it. " Ryder says, pulling me back as his eyes zeroes on me, and I nod; taking the seat next to him. He takes his seat from earlier with a sigh, his eyes focused on the view before him, rather than on me. "Do you think what that man said is possible? Do you think he could be my father?" He questions, lifting his head to meet my gaze, and I smooch closer to him, resting a hand on his lap. "To be honest; I don't know, Ryder. But there are the proofs everywhere. He knows about your real name, Ryder. The one you bore at the orphanage, and he knows about the orphanage. He knew where to find you, and he did. That kind of gives it away. " "If he's my father, then why now?" He shakes his head, the pain in his eyes too much for me to hear. "Why not all those years? Why does it have to be now? After ev
DAWN.I stare at Ryder with a confused expression, and he shakes his head; his body trembling with laughter."Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, " he says amidst laughing, and I roll my eyes; wondering why the fuck he finds this funny, when I freaked out seeing that message. "It's just so fucking funny he threatened you with something like that, and you believed him. Babe, it's me. Do you forget the kind of guy you're dating? I'm a fucking CEO, and I've got security around me always. " And there's that. "And I can protect myself, sweetheart. If he thinks he can get me, then he should go ahead and try. He has no fucking idea who he's dealing with, and it seems you're forgetting too. " He ends with a lift of his brows, and I shake my head, wrapping my arms around his neck."I did for a second there. It's just, " I sigh, the memory of how worried I had been when he threatened to kill him running through my mi
DAWN. "Why the fuck didn't you tell me you were back?" Kira snaps as she walks inside, and I chuckle with a shake of my head; closing the door behind me. Ryder went to the company to take care of things according to him, and he won't be back until late at night. It seem like a pretty good time to call Kira, because I was so fucking bored. "It was so sudden, and I didn't have time to call," that was a total lie. I could have called, but I know Kira would want to see me instantly, and that was far from being possible. "Plus, I came here for something important so I had to attend to that first. " "So you mean I'm not important? Your aunt isn't important, Dawn? You mean we are not important?" She lifts her brows, crossing her arms against her chest, and I let out a soft chuckle; side-stepping her to walk towards the couch. "I n