Arya’s POV Its been months since I was last intimate, the pain was excruciating as Nicklaus made an entrance. My breaths came out ragged and despite the chill weather I was sweating profusely. Nicklaus was staring right in front of me as he adjusted inside me, I didn’t want to look back and just shut my eyes. It was humiliating enough to be underneath him yet again. Whether I admitted it or not my actions bruised my words. My entire body was shivering from the discomfort and it didn’t help that my hands above my head was growing numb. A small bite on my lips helped me suppress my screams but what I didn’t expect was for a voice of fury to husk in my ears. “Why’re your eyes closed? Open em!” My body stilled and I didn’t dare breathe, for obvious reasons I couldn’t bring myself to open my eyes. The guilt of my actions were eating me up and Nicklaus noticed my hesitation. This only made him livid.“Arya open your f*cking eyes!” My heart trembled but I kept on my rebellious act, I

Arya’s POV My eyes weren’t deceiving me, Bella was out beside my apartment and dressed in the most casual way possible, she seemed to be taking out some trash and when I called out to her she turned looking just as surprised as I was.“You live here?” I asked pointing at the house beside mine. Judging from the look of things that what it seemed like and Bella’s nod affirmed it.“Wow, what a coincidence. I’ve always wondered who lived there, I heard it was taken but never saw anyone. So it’s you, that’s great!”My excited spirit filled the air but the realization of something dimmed it. If Bella is here that means she left Klaus place which also means she was done with him, from her story back at the restaurant things weren’t so good with her. I genuinely thought things would work out and maybe it was all a big misunderstanding.“Wanna come in?” Bella offered, for facts it seemed like she desperately needed some company, she looked a bit down all the while and the chilly snowy weathe

Bella’s POV “Your order is served miss” The chirpy voice of a waiter alerted me, I was lost in thoughts and forgot about my awaiting coffee. “Oh, thank you” My voice followed her retreating figure and I couldn’t help but give her a second look. Her hair tied up in a pony casted a vivid picture of Mia in Klaus arms. That photo still hunts me, forcing my mind to unanswered questions.Did he really travel for business? If he did why didn’t Nicklaus Harrington go as well? Those weren’t the important question, the most pressing subject is why was Mia there with him? And if he happened to meet her there was it necessary to take a cuddled up photo for the net?Who’d answer my questions? I’ve given up on him, haven’t I? Why am I still bothered?It sucks! Everything’s reminding me of him. My coffee had a note that plastered today’s date. ‘It’s just a date’ I forced myself to believe but was it just a date?A date where all my trust would be shattered into smithereens, a date where

In the cold presence of the snow stood Bella and Klaus. Their eyes spoke volume but known of their lips moved until Bella responded.“I really don’t know where Arya is, I tried calling but her phone was switched off. Is something off?” The troubled expression on Klaus face watered her suspicions. “Something’s up, isn’t it? It’s unlike her to turn off her phone. If you’re searching for her then I want to come too”As she spoke her hands moved and locked her door, giving a clear picture of her intentions. She was ready to join the search right here and now but someone didn’t seem too pleased.“You should head back to my place” That simple line alone contorted Bella’s brows, how could she have forgotten the weird hot-button between them. “I’m not going back there” Her voice was crisp and sharp causing Klaus gloomy expression to deepen. “Why?” His low growl reached her ears, it was a vivid description of his held back anger. “Isn’t it obvious? We’re done. The contract is ove

Nick’s POV ‘At such a crucial time, you didn’t wear the necklace I gifted you. At the very least finding you would’ve been easy. Do you despise me that much? So much that you’ll put away everything I’ve gotten you? I’ve only ever wanted to keep you safe but my life’s full of f*cked up events’.“The necklace tracker is useless now” My mumbles were swallowed by a gulp of red wine. It tasted like shit, like hell! Everything’s shitty tonight. I’m losing my composure faster than I’ve ever did in my life. The thought of putting her through this turmoil again was devastating. I stood and walked towards my training room. My emotions were complex, I needed a means to blow out steam. Juliet was crossing the line again and again but I couldn’t do anything because of Adam. Maybe I should hand over the clan to her, it has brought nothing but pain and misery! My shirt dropped to the ground and so did my last thread of self control.“Thud! Thud!”The punching bag took the hit and I didn’t bo