Sullivan's steps were heavy as he trudged back home, his once resolute demeanor now burdened by the weight of the night’s events. The adrenaline that had fueled him through the mission had long since faded, replaced by a hollow emptiness that gnawed at his chest. His uniform, stained with the blood of battle, felt suffocating as he reached the front door of his home. The moment the door creaked open, Evelyn appeared, her face lighting up with relief at the sight of her father. Behind her, Erica emerged, her eyes scanning Sullivan's expression with concern. But as Evelyn took in her father's sullen face, her heart skipped a beat. She looked past him, her brow furrowing in confusion."Where’s John?" Evelyn asked, her voice tinged with worry. Sullivan's eyes met hers, and for a moment, he couldn’t find the words. His silence was all the answer Evelyn needed. "We met some resistance and John used his life to save mine. " Sullivan broke into tears. All things came with a price but t
The doctor rushed in, concern etched on his face. "What's happening?" he asked, immediately assessing Erica's condition."She's bleeding," Sullivan replied, his voice tight with worry.The doctor quickly examined Erica, his face grave. "We need to run some tests," he said, calling for a nurse to assist.Erica's heart raced as she lay on the hospital bed, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios. She had thought she was past the age of motherhood, and now... now she might lose the baby.The doctor returned with a warm smile. "Erica, you're pregnant. And not just with one baby, but twins."Erica's eyes widened in shock, followed by a wave of joy. She was going to be a mother!But her happiness was short-lived as she remembered Evelyn's condition. Her best friend, who had just lost the love of her life, was also pregnant and alone.The doctor's expression turned serious. "Erica, you need to take it easy. The stress of the situation almost caused you to miscarry. But you're okay now
Sullivan Douglas came down from the military helicopter and sighed. The memories of the past flood his mind. He remembered everything clearly and rubbed his eyes as if to stop the memories from coming back. He wanted to forget everything except for one. He remembered her face, and he smiled. "Good morning, sir." An officer greeted him. "Your car is ready, sir." The officer said, Sullivan nodded his head and walked majestically to the car. The chauffeur, who is also a military officer, saluted him and opened the door. He entered the car and said this to his assistant. "I thought I told you I wanted to come into the country quietly." "Yes sir". His assistant replied. "Then why am I seeing the military convoy at my front and back?". He asked him. "We are just trying to observe protocols, sir." His assistant answered. "Disperse them immediately and come sit with me; you are yet to give me a report on the mission I gave to you." Sullivan ordered his assistant, whose name was John Ba
"LET HER GO AT ONCE!!!" Sullivan commanded. Jason was shocked. Who in the world had the audacity to disrupt his party? He was well respected and feared by everyone in the country because of his family's prestige, so it came as a rude shock to him to see someone disrespecting him. "And who the hell are you?" Jason asked, sneering. "You don't need to know, but it will be in your best interest to do as I say." Sullivan replied, trying to control his anger. "Oh everyone...!" Jason shouted, looking at the people around him. "It's like this young man here doesn't know his place and wishes to die!" He threatened. The people, knowing who Jason was and how bad-tempered he can be when angry, began to murmur and beg Sullivan to apologise to him and leave the party. Sullivan, being calm as always, walked majestically to where Erica was sitting and attempted to carry her when Jason yelled. "How dare you!" "Nobody, absolutely nobody, dares to disobey the command of Jason Jabs!" "Guards! Co
Three days have gone by since the confrontation with Jason, and still there were no unwanted visitors or sudden accidents. Erica did not know if she should be happy or scared because Jason was not a man who stays quiet when insulted. She was happy because today is the day that the bandages will be removed, and she will know If she was really healed as her saviour, whose name she now knows to be Sullivan, had told her, After waiting with bated breath, she could not stand the suspense any longer, so she went to look for Sullivan. She met him in the sitting room, discussing with some people, so she went back to her room. She knew he was someone important because of the calibre of people who came to visit him and the respect they accorded him; no wonder he could stand against Jason Jabs! She thought. But the way he saved her and treated her made her believe he knew her, but the question was, 'Where?'. Sullivan noticed her when she entered the sitting room, but she quickly retreated u
Sullivan looked at all of them and repeated more calmly."I will solve the problem tomorrow.""And how do you intend to do that?" Bella asked."Just watch and see." He said firmly."Do you think this family is a joke that you believe you can mock us?" Bella asked."You had better provide the solution for your own good!"The other members of the family all looked at him in a mocking way because they did not believe that he could solve the issue.Just then, the door opened with a bang and a man hastily ran in. From the look on his face, it shows he had some important news to deliver.He stopped in front of the people and gasped for breath."What is wrong with you Dew?" Erica's mother asked."Are you being chased?" She asked again."Dra..gon.. General..""Will you open your mouth and speak like a human being!" Bella shouted at him.He composed himself immediately and spoke."Dragon General is around!" He announced."What?" They all shouted."When?" Bella asked."Few days ago, but that's
Erica became angry. She could not stand the insults anymore. She decided to leave with her husband."Sullivan let's go." Erica said to Sullivan.They were about leaving when Bella stopped them."Where do you think you are going?" Bella asked."Home of course." She replied."And who gave you the permission to do so?" Vivian asked her."I'm tired of your insults and disrespect towards my husband and I, I can't take it anymore!" "Shut up!" Vivian shouted at her. "You will stay here until we tell you to leave!""You can't tell me what to do, I am already married" Erica said."Married to who? Who told you that the family has approved this marriage of yours?" Bella said.As the confrontation between Erica and her cousins continued, Vivian's husband said he had something important to say."Well, I have a little brother that is not yet married, and if you guys will allow Erica to end her marriage to this man here and marry my younger brother, then I will get the invitation for all of you." H
The atmosphere in the house became calm but filled with tension. Erica and her family became surprised and curious to know who Sullivan truly is. The sudden change in things made them wonder and trying to search their mind and memories for who Sullivan truly is but their mind could not bring out anything. Bella, who has never believed that Sullivan was worth anything, was the first person to break the silence by speaking out."I don't believe you Sullivan, you must have gotten the invitations from someone, you must have planned this with someone just to embarrass our family name or even worse, you must have stolen it!" She said in disbelief. The already charged atmosphere in the room increased as Erica's family members began to believe what Bella said. They were ready to believe what was a lie instead of the truth that was staring right at them.It was obvious and a common Knowledge that many people have no idea who the dragon General was or have seen him, only a few elite people