MAYA Ken and Julia were driving us to where my private ship was located, while Ethan slept on Victor's lap. He was too excited this morning that he had woken up by three am and started begging us to start leaving. I almost yelled at him when he came to my room, but he ran away the moment he saw that I was becoming angry and went to Victor's room. That was where he stayed until six am when we all woke up to prepare for the journey. For the two hours, he and Victor played, talked and laughed about jokes that they both made. Even though I liked the bond that he and his father were building up, I was still annoyed at both of them for not sleeping throughout the night. That was why they were both trying to avoid my gaze, especially Ethan, who stuck to his father the whole time, even when he was sleeping. " You know, you have to take it easy with Ethan. He i

  MAYA I raised my head up as the aftereffects of the slap hit me hard. That was the first time she slapped me in five years and it was also the first time we were arguing so vehemently. " Why did you do that? " I asked, holding my cheeks.  " Why would you talk that way about my son? I took you, trained you and raised you to be who you are today. So, why would you talk trash about my son? " She snapped at me. " Trash? When did I ever do that? And I understand that you raised me and took me in and I am thankful for that. I have never disappointed you or done something that would make you regret taking me in, so why now? Why is it that you can't help me with what I want? I am in love with Victor, can't you just forgive him and give us your blessings? " I yelled at her. " No, that would never happen. I would never forgive him for what he did, " she swo

 MAYA I stood up abruptly from the bed and adjusted my clothes as I cleared my throat. I stared at my son who was giving us a blank look, probably wondering what we were doing. " Ethan, how did you get here? Why didn't you knock on the door like I always tell you to? " I asked him gently, trying not to make it sound like I was scolding him. " I knocked on the door, but no one answered me, so I came inside myself, " he answered and I stared immensely at him, trying to look for signs that he was lying, but I found none. " What do you want? " I asked, pulling him to me. " I woke up and I was hungry. I didn't want to go into the kitchen without telling anyone, so that you would not scold me, " he answered and I frowned at him. " What about Grandpa? Weren't you sleeping in his room? " I questioned and he nodded in response. " Gran

 MAYA I glared at Carissa, wondering what her problem was this time around. Was it a bad thing for him to join us for breakfast? " He is in this house, why can't he join us? " I retorted and Davis cleared his throat, standing up from his chair. " Ethan, come with me. Let grandpa feed you today, " he offered, taking Ethan from Carissa and their food from the table before going upstairs. " What do you think you're doing? " Carissa asked me. " That's exactly what I should be asking you, mom, what exactly are you doing? I understand that you don't like him, nor do you want to accept him into this family. But, are you going to let him starve? He is in your house, " I queried and she folded her arms, raising her brows as she gave me a knowing look. " Why should I care if he starves or not? No one invited him here in the first place, " she pointed out.

  VICTOR BLOODBORNE I walked behind Davis as we headed to his office, different thoughts running through my head. He said he wanted to talk to me, and was waiting outside for me, which meant that it was serious. We finally got to his office and I shut the door behind me after I had gotten in. I waited for him to start talking and I fidgeted with my fingers, feeling a trail of sweat run down my face. " You don't need to be scared, I'm not Carissa. I just wanted to speak with you, that's all. Please, sit down, " he assured, while sitting down and I did the same as he had instructed. " You know, " he started and I sat up, giving him my full attention. " Maya might not be my real daughter, but I love her just the same way I love Bella and that was why I adopted her. She might look strong and all that, but she is still a little child to me and I will always treat her like one, ".