VALERIA The shadow of the door reflected on the wall as the door creaked open and a cold breeze swept into the room. I pressed my legs against my chest and looked up... my eyes met his. His body was thick with muscle, along with an intelligent face and striking charm. I ran my eyes over his powerful build and long fingers, which were covered with tattoos. The room fell silent as my eyes were glued to him, and the only sound I could hear was my heart thudding in my chest and the faint sound of my trembling breaths. He was adorable. He took a step, walking towards me, and I blinked my eyes. I ran my fingers through my hair and threw my face away, staring at the curtains. My eyes were mixed with disdain and fear... I had no idea what he wanted from me. The air I breathed in was tense, engulfed in his aura, as he closed the distance between us. "You've been a good girl." His voice was menacing as his darkened gaze pierced and locked on my body.

It had been years since Elysia saw Xhafer, and meeting him again was something she never expected. She has helped him since they were young, freeing him from the shackles of his wicked brother. Living with him was something she couldn't bring herself to do. Every day in the past five years, he has always been on her mind. She hoped to see him again, and gradually he took over a part of her heart. Now that she has the opportunity to live with him, she feels it's not right. If only she could tell him how she felt about him, even when she knew that letting him go would tear her apart. Xhafer sat across her stealing glances as he wondered why she had a long face. For the past three weeks, he has been living with her. What he noticed about her five years ago wasn't the same anymore... she wasn't that agile anymore but rather self-reserved. Xhafer twitched his brows when Elysia took a deep breath. “Sia, what's wrong?” Xhafer asked, rubbing his

"How did that happen?" Dr Atlanta asked as he shut the door behind him and walked to his chair."I have no idea, I happened to see her like that."He pulled off his coat and hung it in a hanger, "That was pretty deep."I was grateful that Emilia had a cut because that was the only way I could get her blood. I placed the suitcase on the table, clicked it open and took out a box."Have this, Atlanta." I began and pushed the box to Dr. Atlanta.His eyes darted at the box and then at me, "What's this?" he asked as he picked it up. "A DNA kit?"I sighed deeply, "We discussed this, okay, I don't want to involve any other person.""Why?" Dr. Atlanta placed the kit back on the table and entwined his fingers. "Is it because you aren't sure if you are her father either?"I relaxed on the chair, Atlanta knew me too well. One thing I hated was rumours, even if they were true or not, I hated them. "You know me too well." Dr. Atlanta nudged his glasses above his brows, "Have you discussed this wit

EMILIA I paced around the room as my heart beat thudded in my ears. I had no idea why I felt like Nickolas was having trust issued with me and why he was bringing up things of the past. Damn Valeria! She's the reason I am going through all of this. Not only am I worried about myself caught up her mess but she still had not been found. She was meant to drown in that lake so I could throw her body into the forest for rouges to feed on. How did I get to this? I tapped my fingers against the glass table and stared at my reflection on the mirror. I was to young for all of these things I'm going through. I quickly cocked my head toward the door when I heard a knock. "Who's there? Come in!" I yelled and slumped into the chair beside me. I rubbed my palms over my forehead and sighed deeply. My eyes glued at the door as it creaked open and Giselle walked in with a stuffed doll held tightly to her chest. I

NICKOLAS As I rushed over to the hospital, I wondered why everything was pointing to Valeria. Finding out that she owns the necklace and not Emilia gave me a little setback. I have believed Emilia so much that I couldn't recognise when she was lying. I hopped into my car and zoomed off to the hospital. I needed to get my hands on those results before I got a heart attack. I drove at the highest speed, and in no time, I was already at the hospital. I paced up to Atlanta's office and pushed the door open. My eyes scanned the room. "Atlanta," I called as I walked over to a chair and sat down. "Nickolas," Atlanta began. "That was fast." "I couldn't wait anymore... all I want is to get my hands on that report." I rubbed my brows and relaxed on the chair. My eye bags were heavy... I had stressed myself so much the past week and needed rest. Atlanta paused for a while as his eyes scanned me, and I could tell that he was worried about me. "Have this," he said, stretching his hand out to