34Lily‘No.’‘No, no no no.’I couldn't move, could barely breathe. I wished the place was different altogether so I didn't have to face this mortification.But this was reality. Nothing could be taken back. Especially not this.His hand was still there, still like a stone. It was then I noticed that he wasn't moving, not even taking a breath.‘He knows.’He was a smart man, as he never failed to remind me. I had no doubt that he was piecing it all together now.I couldn't be here while that happened. I needed to leave. Now.With newfound strength I pushed him away, watching him stumble backwards. It should have been strange, considering how built he was to waver so easily, but I could barely think anymore.I turned away and ran out of the office, slamming the door behind me. The sound rang across the hallway, but I didn't care if anyone had noticed.My lungs burned as I raced back to my office the fastest I could. I shut the door, closing my eyes against it. The surface around
LilyI stared in horror at the man in front of me. The man who I had considered a friend.He looked like a different person now with his face contorted into a look I had never seen before.My wrist still ached, a reminder of what he'd done. I never imagined that he would ever use force on me My stomach recoiled facing him in pure terror.“Haven't I done enough?” He asked, spreading his hands out.“After all this time I wasted. I've done everything to be a good and supportive friend. I listened every time you spoke, learned your favorite coffee and. Even when you acted like a slut and got knocked up, I supported you. Learning crap about pregnancy and buying all this pregnancy shit! I've been so good to you.” he said, his voice went up an octave.“And yet.” His focus returned to me, eyes blazing with anger. “I don't get anything in return.”I couldn't speak, still frozen under the shock of what he had done. I could only watch, body trembling as he began to pace in front of me.“You've
AlexanderI watched the slow rise and fall of her chest in silence. With how still and ashen she was, that was the only way of knowing she was still alive.We had long arrived in the mansion whilst she still remained fast asleep. My gaze drew up to her face.Her hair circled her like a halo. She looked so peaceful if not for the tear streaks marrying her face.The pack doctor came only minutes ago to check on her by my command. I knew it wasn't necessary. I could see that she was evidently fine.But I needed to make sure.Once she was done, her verdict was as I should have expected.“Aside from some signs of shock and bruising, she and the baby are alright.”The baby. My baby.Those words still echoed in my mind long after she left. Sat on her bedside, so eerily similar to the day I revealed her new reality.My gaze trailed down to the duvet where her hand was placed on, as though she instinctively protected it. There was no need to check again. I felt it while carrying her here. If
Lily“Mmm” Everywhere around me was warm, as though I was in a cocoon. I was nearly reluctant to let it go.But slowly I lifted my heavy eyelids, squinting against the dim lights. My eyes adjusted to the lights , bringing more confusion.‘This place…’I blinked blearily as I tried to make sense of my surroundings.The place looked familiar. It looked like..The puzzle piece in my mind clicked. I knew where I was.And everything that happened before? Ron. Alexander. I sucked in a harsh breath, fighting to get up when a hand stopped me in place.‘Don’t move too much.’Whipped my head to meet a pair of familiar icy blue eyes. ‘Alexander’That was right. He saved me.I was okay.At the realization the tension slowly left my body and I soon relaxed but I didn't lay down. I opted to sit up slowly, my back resting against the headboard.Looking around I could piece the place easily this time. This was the same room I was in the last time I was rescued. Meaning I was in his mansion.I sigh
LilyWaking up in the morning, panic spread through me at the unfamiliar surroundings. Then the memories of the day before came rushing back and I had no choice but to relax.‘Oh.’ I inwardly sighed as I sank into the plush mattress. Despite sleeping in it easily the feeling was still unusual. I should have been happy or relaxed under the softest mattress I had, but I couldn't. I wasn't used to this.Everything around me was unfamiliar. Looking around at the room and the decorations, I gripped the sheets hard.The place looked just like the last time I'd been here. Vases on the shelves as decorations with the space so wide it might as well be an apartment of its own. Every crafted detail was lavish and luxurious, though in a muted form. I was the sole outlier in this room. I didn't belong here.I missed my hard and worn bed, my apartment with all the little knick knacks I'd pushed up along the way. Even the little worn couch I used. They weren't as expensive as anything here nor were
LilyExhaustion took me not too long after the call. I woke up in the evening, squinting against the orange rays with more energy than before. Looking around, my eyes widened as I noticed my luggage was present.People had entered the room. How did I not wake up to any of that? Looking at my beside I noticed a note. Reading it my eyes widened.‘All your belongings have been arranged. You may check to confirm.’It wasn't a familiar writing, yet it made my chest tighten.I stood up immediately, looking around. I had to make sure.By the time the sky was getting dark I had walked through the whole room. True to their words everything was present, but the mass of the room shocked mr.Everything was near unbelievable. There was a walk-in closet, appearing like a normal wardrobe from the outside only to reveal a large room space. All my clothes were arranged in place, yet they didn't even take up a quarter of the space. The bathroom was equally wide, with shiny timed floors. It felt like
41LilyI stayed there for a time, lost in the greenery and open scenery nature had to offer.“Where exactly is this place?” I breathed out in wonder. It was one of those questions that hung in my mind the first time, yet the despair of Alexander's revelation had robbed me of enjoyment.“We are on the outskirts of the city. Nobody is here for miles away. Miles of forest for our home.” Emilia answered, her lips curling into a smile that seemed more easy and relaxed.“This is our solace from the human world. Has been for generations. It's all under Alexander” I spun to face her in awe.“How?” The word spilled out of me. How was this place here for ages without anybody taking notice? Alexander was a billionaire no doubt. But this wasn't just a mansion but what looked like acres upon acres of untouched land. How was he capable of this? How had no other person in the city noticed it?She sighed, shaking her head.“There's plenty of history behind it and this pack. I can't tell you everyth
LilyI sighed. Looking out at the morning sky, at the first rays of dawn breaking the lightening sky hues, All of which was done with no Alexander in sight.Just like that, a week had passed without much fanfare.I missed it already. I would never have thought I would feel this way. It wasn't because of the luxury, of being taken care of. It was the ease at which I could forget the city I'd lived in, the job I still had.The continuous nightmares I woke up to every morning.I hadn't spoken to anyone else about it, not even Malina. Every night flashes of Ron's sneer and actions plagues me, mixing or merging with the kidnappers. Sometimes they turned into him and other times, it was all of them together.I woke up with chills everytime. But with every new morning, there was Emilia there to show me new things. People in the pack to meet and learn from. Nathan and Claire who cheered me up during the times they came around. But now, it was time to come back to reality.I spread my hands