After one hour, Hera woke up in an unfamiliar room. The room is not big, but it looks rich with its expensive interiors. The entire room is occupied by a huge bed, leaving little space for the wardrobe and another room is closed.She sat up with a start and looked around in panic. But she caught a familiar scent. It's the same scent Matteo uses. It's his cologne. Woodsy and spicy. She relaxed when she understood that where ever she is, Matteo was there.She looked around and found her mobile lying on the bedside table. She crawled towards her phone to call him, but she heard his voice coming faintly from outside the room. She abandoned her phone and slowly walked outside the room, which opened into Matteo's office. He is speaking with someone on the phone."Sure, keep me posted" with that he disconnected the call."Hey" she greeted him with her husky voice. Her hair is a mess and she still looks a little drowsy. He gave her a soft smile. He pushed his chair back and extended his arm i
"Why did you miss your morning classes? I began to get worried that you are upset with me for what I said yesterday and that's why you are avoiding me" Olivia told Hera, who attended the next two classes after lunch hour. Hera grinned happily. "This morning I met Matt's mother" she confessed. Olivia froze in her tracks. She looked at Hera with shock and her shoulders tensed. 'This is moving faster than I thought it would. Looks like there is nothing I can do now. Just hope that she finds her happiness after she finds out the hidden truths' she thought worriedly. Her mind traveled back to the man whom she doesn't want to think about. To whom, she had to sell herself to save her father. When Hera noticed that Olivia is not coming with her, she turned to find her friend staring into space blankly. "Olivia? What happened?" she inquired. Olivia snapped out of her mind and forced a smile on her face. "Nothing. Hera, will you promise me one thing?" she asked. Hera frowned with conf
"Who told you to go there?" Frederick demanded Sussane, who is red-faced and crying inconsolably.Sussane began to cry harder, which began to grate on his nerves. He doesn't like a crying woman. His wife used to do the same after their marriage, and he kicked her out. Unfortunately, Hera decided to leave along with her.He would have slapped Sussane either if the reason she was crying is for him."Darling, I have been seeing you struggling to appease those people for that hundred crore contract. I know you need Hera for this contract. But Mr. Gonsalves is adamant to send her. So I went to request Hera to understand your situation and cooperate with us for just one night. But she began yelling at me and complained to Mr. Gonsalves. She slapped me for even going there for you. She is not liking me supporting you. But I love you so much, darling, I simply can not seem to stop myself from helping you" she cried crocodile tears.Fredrick believed her words and patted her head awkwardly. He
"Neil?" Neil heard Hera's voice ringing out from outside the villa. He began to panic. He looked at the men who are assigned near the villa to guard Hera.They all turned to look at the man whom they just tied to a chair in the basement. This man intruded inside the villa and tried to sneak in. When the guards saw him, he tried to run away by shooting one of the guards. Thankfully no one is injured."Looks like Miss Wilson heard the gunfire. We are given strict instructions that she should not find out about what we do. I will go and tell her something to divert her attention from here. One of you call Nova and inform him about what happened. He will tell the boss" with that said, Neil hurried out of the basement.He found Hera near the main entrance and she is walking backward with a terrified look on her face."Miss Wilson" he called her with concern.Hera snapped her head in the direction of Neil with a start. She sighed with relief when she saw Neil."Neil, what happened? Where d
Matteo is coldly looking at the dead man lying in his own blood and feces. He did not regret killing Cerdric and now he is not regretting this either. He tortured this man for hours before he lost his life. Anyone who threatens Hera is going to pay with their lives. No matter who he is. He never thought he can be this possessive over someone else. But Hera came and introduced him to all the complicated emotions which look and feel normal. His obsession with her doesn't have any bounds. She woke up a monster inside him who is ready to tear anyone into pieces if they threaten her. The thought of something happening to her is like a blow to his heart, which is so intense that it is threatening to kill him along with her. He would happily lay down his life for her, if that is what she wants. "Where is Nova?" he asked Neil, who stood beside him holding a hand towel in his hands. Matteo finished washing his hands and took the towel from Neil. "Nova is standing outside Boss" he replied q
When Matteo walked inside the villa, he found Hera sleeping on the couch. The tv is still running, and she is sleeping soundly. He approached her, but he couldn't allow himself to touch her. He just killed a man, and he couldn't taint her innocence. So he retreated his steps. He went inside their room and quickly stripped. He disposed of his bloody clothes in a trash bag and tied them close so that she wouldn't find them. Quickly he took a shower and dressed in his sweat shorts. He went down to the living area, turned the tv off, and carried Hera into their room. When he was about to lay her down on the mattress, she stirred."Matt" she mumbled sleepily.He smiled. She knows who is touching her even though her eyes are closed."Shh. Sleep" he murmured softly.She replied something incoherent, which he didn't catch. She slipped back into sleep again. But he couldn't sleep. The thought of dangers surrounding Hera is making him feel unsettled.'If Alaric planned to intrude inside the vi
The next morning, by the time Hera woke up, Matteo is still sleeping. He is holding her in a death grip. They both are naked. She has her head resting on his chest with one of her arms wrapped around him. One of her legs is draped across his thighs. This position is intimate, and he is hard. As quietly as she could, she tried to untangle herself from him. But the moment she moved his arm from around her, his eyes snapped open. He is alert without any traces of sleep in his eyes. His hold tightened around her and he became stiff."Morning Matt. You sleep for some time. I will go and get ready for school" she whispered.He relaxed when saw her smiling face. He pecked her lips and let her go. He followed her with his gaze until she disappeared inside the bathroom.His mind wandered back to the failed attack the previous night.'I need to keep an eye on Fredrick. This should not be taken lightly ' he thought. In school, Hera and Olivia are in their class, listening to the lecture."Busi
In Texas, Marcus and Sabrina are happy with each other. Six months have passed since the day Marcus married Sabrina. She struggled to accept the new reality of her life in the beginning, but then, their love won and she accepted him wholeheartedly. Marcus loves her to the moon and back. He gives her everything she needs and more. From the day she moved into the Douglas mansion, he made sure that all of her requirements are met, which are the bare minimum. But he filled her wardrobe with designer clothes and her safe locker is filled with the finest jewelry from all around the world. "Hey, what are you thinking?" Marcus wrapped his arms around his wife from behind. She is blankly staring from outside the window. Sabrina perked up when she heard his tone. She turned in his arms and hugged him back. But her belly is making it difficult for her to hug him the way she wants to. She is five months pregnant with their baby boy. "Nothing" she lied. He sighed. He can guess what she must