[KIM’S POINT OF VIEW] A lot had been going on.Seven days since Arthur unexpectedly appeared, having forgotten the entire year he spent with me. Seven days since Arthur considered me to be his greatest foe. Seven days since Kareen occupied the space in Arthur's life that was intended for me. And seven days since I remained sequestered in my room, bawling uncontrollably until I thought all of my body's tears had dried up.On the eighth day, I finally decided to leave my room and leave my misery behind by taking my son to the park.With Killian in my arms, I descended the stairs and entered the living room, but the sight that met me stopped me in my tracks. My eyes remained fixed on the sight of Kareen sprawled out in Arthur's arms on the couch.Instead of welling up with tears, my eyes stung and coarsened with rage as I suddenly felt the need to strangle someone. However, I swallowed the painful lump that rose to my throat and made the decision to consider them to be invisible as I wa
[KIM’S POINT OF VIEW]Ivy's face was staring down at me when I opened my eyes. I sprang to a sitting position as soon as I realized I was in a moving car. My hand moved to the back of my head as I let out a cry. “What’s going on, where are we going?” my mind was clouded, not realizing the fact I was in an ambulance.“You told me to call the cops and when I got there with the cops, you were lying unconscious on the ground. I called an ambulance and the cops are behind us.”Instantly, everything came floating back to my head and I found myself gasping loudly as I sharply looked around. “Killian? Where’s Killian?”She frowned. "Killian, he wasn't there when we arrived. "Where is Killian, Kim?"Instantly, my eyes burned with tears before they streamed down my cheeks. “They took him, they took Killian.” I let out a sob and felt like yanking and pulling my hair out. My son! What had happened to my son? “They? "Who are they?""These men attacked me; they were after Killian, and I believe th
(Kim's Point of View)"You assaulted my aunt?!" Arthur's voice reverberated as soon as I sauntered into the house with Ivy by my side as we receded from the station.My shoulders were hunched, but Arthur's angry voice made me quiver, and when I raised my head as we came to a halt in the living room, he and Kareen were standing in front of me. My eyes darted between them, but they returned to Arthur, and I felt my eyes smudged and my hands balled into fists as I assimilated his words."I don't have time for this," I blurted out as I tried to move past him."You do not walk away when I'm talking to you Kim!" I naturally stopped when he claimed.As I veered, a sudden fervor enveloped me, and I faced him with a piercing gaze that would have sliced through anything if it had been a blade."Aren't you going to inquire as to where your son is?" You saw me depart with Killian, but you're not going to question why I didn't return with him?" My voice became low, and his gaze darted to my arms a
(Kim's Point of View)Her words made my pulse race. "Do you have?" My lip curved into a grin. "Would you mind telling us where?""My house," she replied. I exchanged a puzzled look with the others."Your house?" Lucas inquired.She gave a gesture. "I sincerely apologize. This man unexpectedly appeared in my house with this kid. He has a pistol and has threatened to murder my daughter and me if I call the cops. I was terrified and didn't attempt to call the cops because he promised to deviate soon.""Is he all right, is my baby all right?" I couldn't help myself and ask."Yes. He does, however, cry a lot, most likely as a result of the bastard's smoking. My kid is also affected."I stared. "Is he still present...in your home?""Yes. I can get you there straight away. I want him out of my home because he does the strangest things. I believe he is a patient who fled from a psychiatric institution. I don't want him near my five-year-old daughter." Her voice trembled like she was scared to
(Kim's Point of View)I walked into Arthur's bedroom once I received the invite. He was sitting on the bed with his torso naked and a bandage wrapped around his arm.I walked closer to him while he watched me closely. He tilted his head. "Are you alright?"I nodded, my gaze flickering to his injured arm. "I just want to ask about your arm, does it hurt? I kind of feel guilty that you got hurt because of me and Killian."He stared at me weirdly then shrugged. "It hurts a little. Can you come check it out?"I moved without thinking about his request and went to stand beside him on the bed. I studied his arm which had a little saint of blood soaking through it. I reached out to touch but immediately withdraw my hand when he flinched. "Does it hurt that much?" I questioned, worry dripping from my tone but Arthur only stared at my face as if he was mesmerized by what he was seeing. I held back a blush."Is there something on my face?" I grilled, he abruptly grabbed my wrist and yanked me
(Kim's Point of View)Loud screams were what pulled me out of my slumber. I supported myself with my elbows as I pulled myself up. My blurry and confused gaze landed on Kareen who was standing at the edge of the bed, mouth widely parted, eyes threatening to pull out of her sockets as if she was seeing a ghost in front of her.I almost dismissed her. Could she stop being so childish for once? "What?" I let out.She pointed at the bed beside me. "You-you-"I raised an eyebrow at her stammering. I decided to see what she was pointing at. My eyes widened for a quick second before realization hit me with full force.Arthur was still fast asleep. He was never a heavy sleeper, surprising he didn't wake up from Kareen's deafening screams.I nearly facepalm. What have you done Kim? A voice at the back of my head chastised me. I was desperate, and needy and had given myself entirely to Arthur who didn't even consider me a wife.The thought brought a heat of bitterness inside of me. I looked bac
(Evy's Point of View)Two years, it let like ten knowing I'd been far away from home.I almost hopped out of the car as soon as Seb killed the engine at the front of the mansion, our home but still, I couldn't encompass my elation and jumped out."Careful, baby!" Seb's voice came worriedly from the car.I instantly opened the back seat of the car where Quinn was fastened. Her silvery eyes squinted at me before she was opening her tiny arms wide."You sweet little girl, we are home!" I beamed, unbuckling the seatbelt, and took my daughter into my arms, taking her out of the car.We didn't wait for Seb who was offloading our bags from the boot as I carried Quinn into the house that had everything covered from dust."We have a lot of work, Quinn." "All we do!" Seb conceded, coming to stand beside me.*~*We spent hours laundering and putting everything in order and I could barely feel my muscle by the time we were done and after spending a day of labor, I called Diana on the second day.
(Evy's Point of View)A few days later, we were settled, I decided to take Quinn grocery shopping. I placed her inside the cart and wheeled it around.The little girl was enthusiastic as she stretched her hands toward a few snacks we passed by. I tsked and shook my head, realizing my daughter had a sweet tooth.I giggled and grabbed a few snacks into the carts and I chortle as her tiny giggles reached my ears.Next, I decided to get real food, I stopped at the vegetable section. I grabbed a lot of vegetables before moving to the bread sections, suddenly, a hooded figure was standing at the front of my cart, blocking my path.I did a quick scan of the section and realized there was no one except for us. I looked back at the figure who was hiding his face underneath his hood and then he was lifting his head.My breath caught and I immediately reached out to grab my daughter from the cart but Nate was faster as he grabbed my wrist and pressed my back against the shelf, crowding and trapp