“I can't believe we're still talking about murder, after everything we've put that family through,” William Carter hissed.“That family, or rather, the last remaining of that family will take us down if we don't put a permanent end to them. I agree with Dr Hill on this. We really should kill the bastard.”“No!” Tiana said.“What do you mean by, no?” Kingston was fast to ask.The meeting was boring him before, but things were actually picking up now. That was a real opportunity to kill Elijah.To get rid of the thorn in his flesh for life. They would be stupid not to go with the plan.“Do you think he hasn't told at least someone else who can help him enact revenge if he knows about us? With Elijah, we can see him. We can watch his moves, and even keep him under control. Imagine someone else we don't know. I'd rather keep my enemy close than get rid of him.”“I agree with Tiana,” Colin Trust said. “There's no point killing him when we still need a lot from him. Most importantly, the ri

“I want to stay, but I should leave. It's the right thing to do,” Winnie said as they separated.“Bullshit! I won't allow you to go out at this time of the night. You should sleep here tonight.”She was suddenly shy. Twisting her hands, she turned her head to the side. “Are you sure that's okay? I don't want to inconvenience you.”“You need to stop acting weird, Winnie. Nothing is going to change between us. You're making me feel horrible.”“Please don't—” she reached out to touch him, but paused in realization. “I'm doing too much.” She bit her lips, the self-awareness hitting her hard.“You can sleep on the bed. I'll sleep on the couch in the living room.”“Why?” She asked before he could take a step.As he brought his eyes back to her, he found her looking around.“What do you mean why?”“We've shared a bed before, Elijah. If truly you're okay with me, there's no reason we can't again.”“Uhmm you forgot the circumstances of that night.”“Oh, I remember,” her eyes remained on a dot

She knew she wasn't supposed to kiss him back. Everything between them was too heavy to be playing house, but she couldn't help herself.How many nights had she dreamed of this? After that night in his arms, she had longed to be with him again.Now the opportunity had presented itself. She couldn't possibly let it pass, could she?“Can I?” She thought, suddenly remembering Laura Anderson's words.She stilled, and Elijah felt it and pulled away.“What is it?” He asked with concern in his voice as he stroked her cheeks.“We should stop,” she said.“Why?” “You kissed Rhonda. There's still something that should be explored between you two. I don't want to come in between anything.”He wanted to argue. To counter her claims. To tell her why that kiss had happened in the first place. But that would require telling her the entire truth.The night had seen enough truth to last for a while. Maybe some other times he'd be bold enough to confess.“You're right. I kissed Rhonda. It's wrong to ki

“You're joking right?” He chuckled nervously.She looked around her as if he was talking to someone other than her. “Me?” She pointed to her chest. “Why would I be joking about seeing her? I really want to see her. Take me to her.”“I can't do that.”She frowned. “You've not forgiven me?”He hissed. “I told you I hold no grievances. I just don't think you need to see my mother. Not just anyone can go into her room.”She swallowed her hurt and shame at his words and pushed forward. “I'm not just anyone. I don't care what you choose to say, or believe, but I'm not anyone. I want to see your mother. She's the reason you wanted that herb, isn't she?”“Nicely deduced. What gave me away?”“Your persistence. It was the reason I found you hot in the first place. You knew what you wanted, and went for it.”“Why then did you lie to me that you went through great troubles to find it?”Her face flushed, unable to keep up the back and forth with a straight face. “How do you know I didn't?”“Becau

“Laura said she secured a spot in the VIP section for us. I almost wish she didn't,” Tobias said as they made their way to the big leagues.“Why? Don't you like mingling with the high and mighty?” Elijah asked sarcastically.“Not on a night where I'm drained. I don't think I have the patience to withstand their bullshit.”“Fair. But you don't have to. If they move mad, you move crazier.” He shrugged.Tobias' eyes squinted towards him. “What are you planning to do, Elijah? You're talking very recklessly.”“Worried I'm going to ruin your hard work?” He smiled mischievously “Actually, yes. I didn't have sleepless nights with Laura appearing in my dreams at intervals to remind me of the City's festival to have anyone ruin it.”“You think this is a success? Look around you, bro. What do you see?”“People having fun?” He raised a brow, curious about where Elijah was taking this.“No, you're seeing the biggest patronizing act since dawn. Everyone is demarcated by their social class. Where's