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
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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
DAWN."You know him?" Kira questions besides me, but I give her no response as my gaze remains on a frowning Elijah who's trying to make her way past the security guard."Dawn! Fucking hell! Are you okay? You're fucking trembling!" Kira exclaims, pulling me away from the door, and I shake my head; so many troubled thoughts running through my mind.He's here.Elijah is here! He's fucking here!How? How did he know here? How the hell... What the fuck is he doing here?!Oh my God! Ryder!"I need to call Ryder. I need to talk to him. " I tell Kira, not allowing her to utter another word as I stride towards the room with my echoes of my heart pounding against my chest, loud in my ears.Grabbing my phone off the bed, I pace across the room as I bite down on my lips, the phone vibrating against
DAWN.I'm quick to raise to my feet as my frightened gaze meets with a smirking Elijah.He chuckles before walking himself inside, shutting the door behind him."How did you get in?" I question, peeking behind him in search of a security guard that might have followed him, but no one appears."So you knew of my coming?" He lifts his brows, crossing his arms against his chest, and I shake my head as my mind suddenly goes blank.I've got no idea what to say to him, and judging by that annoying smirk on his face; he enjoys seeing me this way."What do you want, Elijah? Why are you here?" I finally say, composing myself, and he shrugs, taking slow strides towards me, and my gaze moves down to each movement he takes."Common, kitty. Won't you introduce me to your friend?" He says, his gaze moving to a