VIVIAN
"Umm..Umm..a special part time job!!" She smiled sweetly.
But Issac wasn’t. He never thought it was funny. "What kind of job? I hope it’s not Hire for Murder?"
She shook her head. She said to herself. "Issac I think you don’t want to know....your daughter is a wanted criminal that scammed a wolf king."
He asked, in a low tone.."Anything fraudulent or against the law?".
Her smile faded. She suddenly winced. "Father, my head is hurting. I want to sleep. I am so weak I can’t talk again."
She closed her eyes, turning away from him
She recalled being carried into the house by him. She heard Robot 99 voice congratulating her coming back alive. Then she slept off.
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Vivian opened her eyes.
The first thing she noticed was the ceiling. It was hot pink. She blinked, then looked around.
The entire room was pink. Pink curtains. Pink furniture. Even the blankets were pink. It was oddly irritated by the bright pink light.
Vivian slowly sat up. "Where the hell am I?"
She searched for her communicator. Nothing. She checked the bedside table. Nothing.
Her heart began beating faster. She looked toward the clock.
10:00 AM.
Then she noticed the date.
MOONDAY.
Vivian froze. "Moonday?"
She stared at it again.
"No..."
She remembered going to sleep on Freeday.
She had been in the abandoned forest. Then she remembered the academy. The examination. The attack and Her lotus. Everything she recalled.
She snapped."Why did I sleep until Moonday?"
Three days were missing from her memory. Vivian immediately jumped out of bed. She opened the door.
A long corridor stretched before her. This wasn’t her father’s house. Was I Abducted? Who will kidnap a broke girl like me? She cautiously walked forward.
After a few minutes, she reached a large living area.
Then she smelled something.
Food. Someone was cooking.
Vivian stopped. A tall man stood in front of the kitchen counter.
Broad shoulders. Dark hair. Military posture.
She stared at his back. "Who are you?"
The man turned.
Vivian’s blood ran cold. Those familiar icy-blue eyes stared back at her.
Caelan Drayke.
She immediately stumbled backward. "What are you doing here?"
Caelan frowned. "Are you okay?"
Vivian looked around.
The house was completely silent. No guards, No servants, only the two of them.
Her expression changed. She screamed. "Did you kidnap me?"
Caelan raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
"You took me from the academy, didn’t you?"
She pointed at him. "Just for your petty revenge, you decided to destroy my future?"
Caelan stared at her as though she had grown another head.
"Why are you acting like this?"
She ran her hands through her hair. "How can you be so wicked?"Vivian’s voice trembled. "Are you even human? No...you are a beast a fucking Deer!!"
Caelan clenched his fist.
She said. "Why would you ruin my future because of your petty revenge?"
Caelan’s expression darkened.
"Vivian."
He placed the food on the table.
"Come eat."
"I don’t have time for your childish tricks."
Vivian stared at him. "Tricks?"
"Caelan, no matter how evil I might be..." She clenched her fists. "...ruining my future makes you even more despicable."
Caelan finally lost his patience. He slammed his hand against the table. "What exactly do you want from me?"
Vivian flinched and shut her eyes trying not to cry.
"I cooked for you."
"I kicked everyone out because you demanded privacy."
"You threatened me with our child."
"And now you’re acting like I kidnapped you?"
He stared at her.
"What more do you want?"
Vivian’s face went blank.
Our child?
She suddenly felt dizzy.
"No..."
She touched her head. "This can’t be real."
Maybe she was dreaming.
Maybe this was another illusion. She pinched her arm.
"Ouch!"
She stared at the spot. She felt the pain. Her breathing became shallow.
Then why can’t I remember anything?
She looked at Caelan. "I need to go."
"Where?"
"Back to the academy."
She grabbed the nearest bag. "I have to meet Mr. Vincent."
Caelan stared at her.
"I can’t be late."
"I have class. Mr Vincent requested for me today. "
She turned toward the door. "Take me to the school."
Caelan simply sat down. He ignored her. Vivian’s anger exploded.
She swept her hand across the dining table. CRASH!Plates and cups shattered across the floor.
"You bastard!"
Caelan’s eyes snapped toward her.
He slowly stood.
"You knelt in front of me and begged me to take you to my house from the military border."
Vivian froze.
"You packed your belongings."
"You told your father you didn’t want to stay with him."
"You personally contacted the academy..."
His voice lowered. "...and canceled your admission. I never forced you..you said you were doing it out of love for me."
Vivian’s legs suddenly became weak. She dropped to the floor.
"What?"
Tears began falling down her cheeks.
"I didn’t..."
She shook her head.
"I wouldn’t..."
Caelan watched her carefully.
Something was wrong. This wasn’t the Vivian he knew. There was something different in her eyes.
Something dangerous. He slowly approached. "Vivian."
She suddenly grabbed a fruit knife from the table.
Caelan stopped. "Put it down."
Vivian pressed the blade against her arm.
"Take me to the academy."
"Vivian..."
She slowly moved the knife toward her neck.
"Or I’ll cut myself."
Caelan’s face changed. "Is this another part of your game?"
She slowly.cut her neck and blood dripped down slowly.
He stretched his hand knowing she was serious. "Don’t do that. "
Ronan his guard showed up. Caelan talked to him with their mind to Mind ability. "Slowly walk to her and inject her."
"I’m giving you three seconds." She stared directly at him.
"Three."
"Two."
Caelan closed his eyes and released a frustrated breath.
"Fine."
"I’ll take you."
While Ronan kept coming closer little by little. He held his breath but Vivian was too confused to listen.
Caelan raised his hands. "Just don’t hurt yourself."
Behind Vivian, Ronan quietly approached.
The moment Vivian’s attention shifted... A tranquilizer dart struck her neck.
Her eyes widened.
"You..."
Her body suddenly lost its strength.
Caelan caught her before she hit the floor.
Ronan immediately stepped forward.
"Boss..."
He looked at Vivian’s unconscious body.
"What’s wrong with her?"
Caelan didn’t answer.
Ronan hesitated. "Could this be psychological?"
Caelan looked at him.
Ronan lowered his voice.
"Her records mention that she experienced a severe psychological breakdown when she was three."
"She reportedly remained unstable for nearly two years."
He frowned. "Perhaps the stress has triggered something again."
Caelan’s eyes darkened. "Don’t diagnose her yourself."
He lifted Vivian into his arms.
"Call the doctor."
Ronan nodded. "Boss, there’s another problem."
"What?"
"Your marriage partnership ceremony is tomorrow."
Caelan froze.
"The Federation delegation will arrive tonight."
He looked down at Vivian. She looked strangely peaceful now. Caelan gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face.
"Tell the Doctor to Check her thoroughly."
His voice became cold. "If her body cannot safely carry the child..."
He paused.
"...I’ll have the doctor terminate the pregnancy."
Ronan’s expression changed. He didn’t understand why his Boss was so disturbed about Vivian. He said. "Boss, it’s already been several months since she ruined your engagement party. The Drayke family has approved your marriage partnership."
Caelan didn’t answer.
Ronan continued. "Tomorrow you’ll officially become her sister’s partner."
Caelan’s eyes remained fixed on Vivian.
He didn’t seem to hear him. Her long lashes rested against her cheeks.
Her pale lips were slightly parted.
For some reason...
He couldn’t look away.
Then he realized something warm was touching his hand.
Vivian’s fingers. Caelan stared at them.
Without thinking, he lifted her hand. His lips gently touched the back of it.
A second later...
His eyes widened.
What did you just do?
He immediately lowered her hand. "Tomorrow... She becomes your sister-in-law." His jaw tightened.