Third-person Pov
She wiped her tears with the back of her hand. Her past is catching up to her and this is what she dreaded most. Her brother offered her a handkerchief to wipe the tear, with a heavy hand she took it from his waiting hand.
” Thanks ”
Bernard took in a loud sigh ” We need to think fast. If this matter persists, I’m sorry we’ll lose”
She nodded her head ” I know but I have no plans right now. I tried reaching her friend Stella but she isn’t picking her calls. I’m helpless right now which is why I came to you for help”
” This is why I kept telling you to come home. Home is where you belong. If you are here with us nothing like this would have happened” he said taking a sip of his alcohol.
She stared at the alcohol tempted to take a sip but then again, she’s promised herself never to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She was an ex-addict but finally won herself over.
Bernard chuckled ” Rebecca, you can always sip if you want. It’s free, don’t you worry”
Rebecca swallowed hard not ready for this but thinking about her daughter made her need it so she took a sip then went on continuously. She breaks down again as she was getting even drunker. Bernard was happy she was back into taking alcohol.
He hated the fact that she stopped just like that. Their bloodlines are known as lover of alcohol and smoke. The Zeus clan is dynamic. They are everywhere but hard to recognize.
” I need to find my daughter and you are going to help me ” she slurred out.
Bernard chuckle ” You want to find your daughter in this state?”
She glared hard at him ” I’m strong. I can stand on my own, see?
” I can see that,” he said.
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Ella’s pov
I was tired already so I finally went back to my room. Kate had also gone to the kitchen. She had lot of work awaiting her. She was of great help to me and I appreciate it.
I collapsed on the bed then the image of what happened between Zion’s brother came rushing back to me. That smile he wore as he watched me get dragged says a lot. It’s as if he knew something and I really want to know what.
But can he go as far as killing his brother over the throne? I don’t think so or can he? no matter how hard I tried to stop thinking about it nothing helps.
I unbuckled my sanders, stretches my feet in the prócess. I yawned loudly feeling some kind of hunger. I should have told Kate to bring something down here to eat. I checked the clock and it was already past noon. Zion isn’t back yet, where could he have gone to?.
I let out a sigh and was getting homesick again. Mom hasn’t called. Could it be that she was seeking help somewhere? Could it be the reason why she is taking so long to locate me?
I yawned again. I didn’t know what to do, I was bored. I was deep in my thought, all I need right now is freedom. I need my freedom but how can I get that? I agree, I’ve been leaving like a princess, it’s not bad but I still feel left out. I feel out of place. These people don’t like me too. The way they stare at me is like they want to tear my flesh.
Zion came in later looking stressed. Lately, he’s been working too much and was now beginning to lose weight. I felt sorry for him. Handling a whole pack must sure be a lot on his plate.
I didn’t say anything and he also didn’t say anything too. He gave me a slight look then sat on the bed. He was a few meters away from me. His head was in his hand. Zion exhaled loudly
” How did your day go?” He asked surprising me.
I shrugged ” it went well”
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” Good, with time you’ll adapt”
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” Don’t tell me that. I don’t want to get used to this place. Your people also don’t want me here ”
He turned to look at me ” They are your people too”
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I gave him a disgusted look ” I can never be part of you. I’m human for goodness sake”
” Ella I’m not ready for all this. You better do as I say ”
I got down from bed angry. No one tells me what to do except my mom. He can’t control me and I’ll never allow that.
” You don’t own me” I gritted out.
Zion rolled his eyes at me ” The moment you step your foot here, I own you”
” I never stepped my foot here on my free will. You kidnapped me for crying out loud. You and Stella kidnapped me. I’m sure Alex also has a hand in this ” I yelled
He didn’t say anything and it annoys me ” I’m talking to you ”
” What do you expect me to say? Whether you talk from now till tomorrow, you are going nowhere. This is your home from now on”
I tried controlling my breath ” You won’t let me go?”…
” Nope” He shook his head ” I’m not ready to leave without you.
” I hate you”
.” and I love you too” he grinned annoying me the more.
” You are a monster! A cow! You have no human feeling. This isn’t fair on me. It’s not fair on my mom who must be worried right now about my whereabouts”
He raised a brow at me ” How sure are you that your mom is looking for you?”
” What are you trying to say?”
Zion chuckled ” You thought I won’t find out what you did”
I was confused. What the hell is he talking about ” What do you mean?”
Zion dragged me closer to him, by holding on to my waist ” Look around you sweetheart. Does this room look like a room without a camera especially when I know the stunt you can pull”
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” Just go straight to the point”
” I’ve installed a camera in the room. I know you called your mother so stop hoping she’ll come to get you” he then pecked me on the forehead.
My shock couldn’t be missed.