At Dreymond’s basement, Old man Thompson had administered some treatment to Adam’s injured back and had given him some antidote for the poison. He administered the poison antidote to make sure the poison did not eat further into his body parts,He moved to a conscious Amber, the bullet had been pulled out of her and she was lying on the bed, looking very weak and pale.The old man stared at her with gleaming eyes and a satisfied smile while he watched her gently drifting her eyes open,“Amber.” He called out gently as he watched her.Groaning, Amber turned slightly to gaze at him,“How is Adam?” She asked, her voice raspy and croaky, her throat felt parched. “How are you feeling?” Old man Thompson asked her instead, ignoring her question about Adam, he knew she was in love with Adam and he also knew that the superiority in Adam did not make him love her as much as she wanted, and that was why she took the bullet for him. To prove her love for him.“I don't know.” She said with a whi
“What are you exploring? What are you exploring Adam?” The old man asked as he began walking towards his bed, “Aren’t you just healing, you are supposed to be resting.” He scolded Adam who sat there, staring at the old man blankly. He expected the old man to know him better than anyone else, he expected the old man to know he was not one to wallow in his pain and dwell in it, “I would heal, but not on this bed.” He replied to Old Man Thompson, who was pinching at his throat while staring at Adam, Heaving a sigh, Adam turned to Raul, “How is Amber?” He asked, “She is doing just fine, she is awake now.” The old man replied swiftly with a very convincing tone, trying to make sure Adam would not insist on going to see her. “Take me to her.” He ordered Raul and stood up immediately. “Adam.” Old Man Thompson called out immediately, getting in front of him, “You should get some rest, Your body needs it.” Adam paused for a little before looking at his toe and back at
Is it because of the Jameson girl?” Amber asked, while Adam stood, still not facing her, he sighed and shut his eyes briefly before responding,“Leila.” He corrected her as he did not find Amber referring to his woman as the Jameson girl very respectful,“Leila is her name.” He corrected,“So you love her?” She asked him, her voice breaking while her throat felt clogged,“Adam, please don’t do this to me! Adam, please do not hurt me like this!” she paused and bit hard on her lips, tasting metal,“I don’t deserve this!” Amber wailed, almost hiccuping, yet Adam stood rigidly, not facing her, although his heart was breaking within because he saw Amber like family and didn't want to lose her,Amber said tearfully but Adam stood there without looking back at her.“I fucking took a bullet for you!” She yelled at him.“No…Amber…no.” He retorted immediately, his eyes going red while his chest kept rising and falling,“You took a bullet because you wanted to, you didn't do it for me.” He corr
Adam stood still, with a stoic expression on his face, Dreymond smirked and then gestured to the seat right across,“Have a seat" Dreymond attempted to get up, and his legs wobbled, blinking he stretched his arm out for a handshake but fell right onto his seat, belching loudly,“As expected, drunk again" Adam muttered with a smirk, before wiping his nostrils with his thumb“Yeahh,” Dreymond responded and busted into a deep belly laughter,“That is how some of us get through the difficulties of life.” He added, belching loudly once again, causing Adam and his crew to snap their heads backwards, Dreymond noticed the scorned expression on Adam’s face and began to laugh very loudly. He knew Adam was disgusted by his behaviour but he really did not have so much that he could do to him, he'd have to tolerate him, as they were a team.“Dreymond…” Adam started, and began tapping the table repeatedly, staring at him and at the lady who was beside him,Seeing Adam's expression, Dreymond nodd
Leila, who had slept almost the entire day woke up and realised it was past midnight, she sat up on her bed, staring into the dark, “Why didn’t she wake me up?” She murmured to herself as she looked around.She tried getting out of bed but her legs failed her as she felt very tired. She had been sleeping for hours and she still woke up feeling extremely tired.“Why am I so tired?” She questioned herself as she yawned.She tried getting out of bed but she felt a heavy banging on her head and fell back down, placing her hand on her head,She had gotten a headache from the excessive cry that she had done today and she needed to get a warm bath so she could feel better.“What could he be doing now? Where could he be?” She questioned herself as the thought of Adam crossed her mind.“He probably will be with Ariel.” Leila thought and smiled as she thought about Ariel,“I love her.” She muttered, picturing Ariel’s beautiful eyes in her thoughts. She sat on her bed and thought about the st
Adam stared at Raul without saying anything, smiling slowly as he gazed at his servant turned friend and confidant, his neck tipping back a little while he gazed,Beyond words, he appreciated Raul for all that he had done and been doing for him, he had practically left his grandfather’s duties to help him out, with Marcus’ blessings of course, but even at that, he was grateful for the gift of Raul and Adrian as well.Despite the fact that he had been betrayed by the woman he had considered the love of his life, through that betrayal, he had met and connected with people that he wouldn't have dared to dream of connecting with. Amber was one of such persons, and though his heart ached at how their relationship was beginning to fade, he couldn't bring himself to love her the way she wanted to be lovedRaul’s clearing of throat snapped his attention back, and his cheeks turned crimson a little, although he probably wouldn't admit it, but he was impressed by Raul mentioning the case, bring
Leila got out of bed and headed straight into her bathroom, she needed to have a good bath and scrub off the tears and the bad energy off her,Her head was banging, and it was a result of all the crying, and the stress from being kidnapped and the aftermath of it.She hopped into the shower happily and turned on the water, Leila’s mood was getting better, oblivious to the danger her lover had come close to. As she bathed, she sang; she was unapologetically in love and was ready to fight for the love.She had been in love and also an abusive relationship and now she had a man who was a protector and an alpha, she was ready to give him the world,Enjoying her moment, she sang at the top of her lungs, not knowing that her sister Joan who was home could hear her sing so heartily,“Love!” Joan muttered grimly as she faced the wall. She had returned from the hospital late the previous night, and she knew her sister would be already asleep, so she went straight to bed.Her father had scolde
“Yes Sis, Yes!” Joan said excitedly as she felt her sister had forgiven her,Leila took her swell time before responding, and then smiled,“Then you have to apologise to Adam.” She said, and Joan dropped her hands abruptly as soon as she mentioned Adam.“Really, sis, really?” Joan asked with blazing eyes, as she retracted her steps away from her sister.“You are really going to make this about him?” Joan asked, still glaring at her, almost fuming,“Yes Joan, this is indeed about him.” Leila retorted, and turned back to the mirror,“You disrespected, insulted and accused an innocent man of being a paedophile. Do you know the implications of that?” Leila demanded, slamming the brush in her hand onto the table; standing up, she walked towards Joan, who stood shaking from foot to foot, with creased brows, not knowing what to reply to her or even say. Leila knew Joan hated Adam and was not willing to apologise to him, but she knew she had to make her sister do what was right,“Do you kn