DARREN'S POV "Nothing! Okay? It was an accident," I implied. "Shut up, Darren! I want to hear it with Brent's mouth," Margaux watched Leona and Sophie with Rupert go upstairs, "Brent, what is it?" Brent told her what he saw, and Margaux snapped like a child throwing tantrums at us. She demanded me an explanation for why did I hug Leona. I didn't owe her an explanation, so I walked out and started the stairs. But Brent was too pushy and wanted to hear it from me. "Dude, do you like her? Come on, dude, answer me. I will definitely puke if you say yes," Brent followed me. I got pissed, so I told him what he wanted to hear. "No. I don't, and I never will," I answered and headed to my room. LEONA'S POV Rupert urged us to leave. We went into our room to avoid Margaux and Brent. But they are so loud that we can hear their arguments upstairs. I just wished Darren didn't do that. We are listening attentively. I opened my senses. I learned from my pack. Our colleagues are on the
LEONA’S POV Unfortunately, Franco was not satisfied with some of the pictures. Even the camera operators and the marketing team. Some photos need to retake, and Mr. Hanada wanted a collaboration of the Muse men and women models. That would only tell that Darren and I will do a photo shoot together. Awkward. After what happened last night, I can’t even look him in the eyes. I was whining to myself when Sophie entered the room. “What are you doing here?” “I didn’t say anything! What?!” I turned to the startling. “You just sell yourself. All right, what is it?” “What?!” I glared at her and sat on the bed. “You were saying something, and don’t lie. Because if there’s nothing wrong, you wouldn’t be here hiding with that dress and full makeup on.” Yeah, I forgot I was wearing the dress I used during the photo shoot yesterday and wearing full makeup. After Franco painted my face, I felt jittery and hid in the room. I sighed and sat on the bed. My mind is battling with me if I
LEONA'S POV"Brent! Margaux! Are you out of your mind? Why are you both making a scene?" Darren immediately came when Sophie called him. "You," Margaux points at Darren's face, "How dare you lie to me? You told me she's nothing to you, but that is not what I've seen!" "What? Who do you think you are? You are not my girlfriend, Margaux. Cut this bullshit!" "We're your friends, dude! But you are lying to us! I told you I don't like that woman. She's an opportunist!" Brent meddled."You know what? This is nonsense," Darren was about to leave, but Brent stopped him. Rupert urged everyone to go inside. Everyone hesitated and wanted to eavesdrop, but Darren turned to us and yelled, which forced us all to leave."Oh, not you, bitch!" Margaux grabbed my arm. Andrei interfered and shoved Margaux away. He then hid me behind him. "Hey!" Darren called for Margaux's attention, but Brent wrapped his arms around him. Stopping him from coming near me."What's wrong with you, Brent? Stop acting li
LEONA’S POV“Rupert!” I pushed him away annoyingly. “Sorry, but I am scared. What was that noise? A wolf?” Rupert clung to my arm again and urged me to accompany him. “Seriously, Rupert? That noise was nothing, and you are overreacting.” “What if it comes here? Let’s close the door!” Rupert locked the doors and windows crazily. I was planning to go out and follow the howl. I know it was a werewolf. I can feel it in my gut, but I can’t go there with Rupert. He’ll be a nuisance. With that, I decided to go to my room and rest. Everyone could see it and be in danger if that was a werewolf. Werewolves are vultures when it’s full moon. It’s not safe for humans. Rupert followed and went to his room. I forgot about Darren. I was going to knock on their room again, but what if Darren was already sleeping? He wasn’t feeling better earlier. “Never mind,” I uttered and went to bed. I will check on Darren in the morning. DARREN’S POVIt was a full moon. I forgot. When I was burning and brea
LEONA'S POVI hate him. I thought he had changed and started to trust him, but I was wrong. He is still that arrogant and insensitive guy I met the first day. He will never change.My officemates thought I was flirting with him. They took me wrong, and I regret being concerned. "Hey, are you okay?" Andrei flew back with us. Mr. Hanada offered him a contract for Muse Fragrance; as far as I know, his family has some share in the Flame Corporation. "Yeah, I'm fine.""I wonder why you accept the agreement," Andrei shook his head, watching Darren drive away, "You can ride with me. I'll take you both home."After we dropped Sophie off in her rented room, I invited Andrei for some tea in my apartment. "Wow! It's a good unit. You're lucky to get a space in this area. I have wanted to buy for myself, but it was hard to get a space," Andrei looked around and enjoyed the view from my balcony where you can see the city. "There's a vacant unit next to mine. Let's go and check," I remember seein
LEONA'S POVAmanda called me. She's back in the city for my decision. The board members of the Flame Corporation sent her a letter demanding to introduce the new heir of Rose Eldrich. As one of the stockholders and board members, the company wanted to ensure that Eldrich's shares were given to the rightful owner. I believe they sent it directly to my Mommy Rose's account, which was now under my name, but with Amanda's help and the bank's cooperation, I remained undisclosed. "I am out of reasons, Leona. It would help if you made a plan," Amanda complained fretfully. "Okay, let me think. Just text me the meeting place, and I'll be….""Leona? Sir wants you in his office now, and please hurry," Fiona cut in and disappeared, returning to her desk. "I got to go, Amanda. I'll see you later."What does he want again? And in such a hurry? I was headed to Darren's office when my phone rang, and it was Madam Sonia. I had no time to hide somewhere, so I dropped her call."What is…."Darren pul
LEONA'S POVZach Newton didn't leave my mind going back to my apartment. He has the same family name as Amanda. If that's a cemetery, she went there to visit him. But she said she needs to become more familiar with the city. I will ask her. "Going somewhere, Sophie?" I found my best friend painting her face and wearing a silver mini dress pairing it with silver heels. She was pouting her lips as she put her lip tint on. "Not just me. We.""Excuse me?" I remove my work clothes and toss my shoes to the side, resting my feet. I sat on the couch and massaged my legs. "Ah, Tyler is inviting us to go to the Tavern Bar. Dylan is with him. Now get yourself ready.""I think I'll pass. I'm so tired. Engagement is exhausting," I stretch my body and get comfortable with the couch when Sophie throws a pillow on my face."Get up! We are going. Now!" she pulled me and helped me to get dressed. Tavern Bar was not packed today since it's not the weekend. We easily spotted Tyler with Dylan and some
DARREN'S POVI know Kinsley will tell our friends about the incident at the bar, but I don't care less about their reactions. Leona was in trouble. That guy almost had her, and he will pay for it. Leona drove in silence. At the same time, I cover my mouth with my hand. I can taste my own blood. Dammit! I didn't see the punches. Why do I always get reckless when it comes to Leon?I glance at her. She is so pretty with fit clothes. Her curve is well displayed, and that's why that Mark wants her. Too bad I won't let anyone touch her. Not on my watch."Is this your apartment?" "Obviously," Leona answered and rolled her eyes. I felt like I was not welcome here, but she felt obligated to invite me because of my wound. Leona's apartment was on the fifth floor. Tyler and Sophie got there before us. They were driving fast. I thought Sophie would crash my car somewhere."Sit," Leona pointed at the couch. She went to the kitchen and took some ice packs and her first aid kit.I politely obeyed