"Well, because the news was not supposed to go out in the first place. It was meant to be a private and family and friends only kind of thing." Katherine explained and Victoria scoffed, breaking into laughter. "Since when did you become a private person, Katie?" She asked amidst her daughter and Katherine rolled her eyes. "Well, I'm not a private person and left to me, I would've wanted that engagement party to be the talk of the town for a year straight!" Katherine stated. "What about the wedding? Victoria chimed in."Oh, that would have been the talk of the fucking century!" She replied and both of them laughed over it. "Anyways, my point is that my husband to be wanted the marriage and engagement ceremony to be a private one, so I obliged to his wishes." Katherine answered and Victoria wpre a teasing smile as she wiggled her eyebrows. "Aww look at you, being a submissive wife and shit." She giggled and Katherine rolled her eyes. "Well, this man of yours must be really special

THREE WEEKS LATER The wedding hall exuded an air of elegance and romance. Soft hues of blush pink and ivory adorned the walls, while delicate floral arrangements adorned the altar and lined the aisle. The guests were comfortably seated on white-padded chairs, their attention focused on the flower-laden altar.At the front, Aiden stood in a tailored black suit, his hands lightly clasped in front of him. The priest, dressed in traditional robes, shared a few words with him as they awaited Katherine's entrance.The subtle fragrance of fresh flowers wafted through the air, adding to the enchanting ambiance. Soft instrumental music played in the background, creating a serene atmosphere. The room was bathed in a warm, golden glow from the carefully placed ambient lighting.Occasional glances were exchanged between the guests, exchanging smiles and sharing in the joyous moment.The enchanting melody of the wedding music filled the air as the doors slowly swung open. Here comes the brid

Nathan and his father, Mr. Richardson, sat in the elegant living room of their home. The aroma of aged wine lingered in the air as they each held crystal glasses, taking measured sips.Nathan, with a furrowed brow, finally broke the thoughtful silence. "Dad, how did you even find out about the Blue Diamond Society? I mean, it's like this secret society, right?"Mr. Richardson leaned back in his plush chair, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Well, the Blue Diamond Society has been around for a long, long time. It's like a clandestine network, always in the shadows, weaving its influence. After the unfortunate incident with Aiden's family, they went into exile, but now, they're back."Nathan's curiosity heightened. "Back? Why now?"His father took another sip of wine, his gaze distant for a moment. "Well, my son, timing is everything. And the return of the Blue Diamond Society coincides with a shift in power, in opportunities. It's an old alliance finding new footing in a changing worl

The news hadn’t absorbed into her fully the first time he said it. Anderson had to repeat himself again before Melissa understood the gravity of her situation.Nicholas was dead.Behind that thick door were an array of dead bodies in a freezer and Nicholas’s was one of them.Her fiance Nicholas, the man she was going to get married to, the man that loved her like no one else could, the man that had promised her forever was now behind that door, his corpse embalmed in the freezer. Fuck. It had better be a dream.Her shoulders sagged and her eyes welling up with tears that flowed unchecked down her cheeks. So she would never see him again? Never hear his laugh, see him smile, see him on the altar, next to her and wedded in Holy Matrimony? She would never be his wife, bear his kids and make a family with him?Was that what this meant?Saying the news hit her like a tidal wave was an immense understatement. Her body trembled with the shock of loss. Uncontrollable sobs wracked her frame,

A knock on his office's door knocked him out of his thoughts and he looked up to see Gabriel entering into his office. He came in and Aiden waited for the girls to follow behind him, or at least, Kierra, but nobody else came in. He arched his brows, "Where are they, Gabriel?" he asked. "Well, they refused to come back with me." Gabriel stated and Aiden's brows furrowed in annoyance, and angered scowl sterning his expression. "What?" He explained, shooting up from his chair and banging his fists on the table. "Why would they do that?' "Well, I don't really understand why. But one was rambling about how she felt all of this was a big old scam, and the other one explicitly explained how she was uninterested in seeing your face. She further said that if she had known it was you behind this all along, she wouldn't have bothered to involve herself." Gabriel narrated and that was enough to sober up Aiden's annoyance. The last one was definitely Kierra, she was still very mad at him. An