Novels by Jasmine Senpai

Back in the mansion, Kai carried Sarah gently to the medical wing Maverick had prepared weeks ago. The surgeons on standby didn’t speak as he placed her down, they just bowed and worked.Maverick stood at the doorway, arms crossed, face grim. “The third one was carrying a Nexarath guild token. Shadow Seer’s network.”Kai didn’t respond. His gaze was fixed on Sarah’s face, pale and bruised, but breathing.“I’ve failed you,” he whispered, brushing hair from her cheek. He hated himself.Maverick said nothing.Kai stood slowly, and every light in the room dimmed. The zhilak around him coiled tighter than ever before, as if feeding off his wrath.“When she wakes,” Kai said quietly, “tell her I’ve gone hunting.”“Who?” Maverick asked. He was in no position to question his commander. He would do the same.Kai turned. His eyes were pure frost.“Everyone.”One Day LaterThe city buzzed. Whispers filled the alleys, the guild halls, even the hidden floors of the Black Market.Three assassins ha

In the city, Kai and Sarah’s names were on everyone’s lips. The couple that lived in the black mansion. Owners of the Bush complex and the Dynasty hotel.The emergence of the Rylans rocked everyone’s world in the capital and it had barely been a week since they moved.~Sarah stirred in the warmth of the mansion’s master bedroom, one hand resting absently on the curve of her belly. She was taking a nap, enjoying the peace and tranquility her new life. She had just drifted off again when the glass shattered.Three figures slipped into the room like ghosts, dressed in black from head to toe, faces hidden behind narrow masks. They moved with deadly elegance.Sarah gasped as the first blade pierced her side.“Ah.” She grunted, suddenly feeling weak. Sarah’s eyes darted from side to side, desperate to catch a glimpse of just one face. She didn’t see any.Another figure lounged at her and to everyone’s surprise, Sarah jumped up, ignoring the pain on her side. She pressed hard against the b

“No..no way! Uncle’s gonna kill me!” He was most certainly an overgrown teenager.“I take it you’ll hand over the documents and all necessities to Maverick, here. He handles all my businesses.” Kai said and Maverick approached the now-past CEO.“Wait! Please! I didn’t really think anyone had that kind of money. You see. When you called and showed interest I assumed that even if my an elephant;s hair you had a hundred billion, there was no chance. Kai smiled again, “why, you haven’t even cashed the cheque yet. What if it bounces?”That was his sadistic and ruthless commander. Maverick smiled. Kai ruled by fear. Those in Nexarath knew to fear him but it wasn’t just because they knew he could kill them. Some gossiped that his Zhilak was from a demon that lived thousands of years ago long before any ruling houses. Maverick attributed it to his Zhilak though. Kai wore an impressionable aura.The man cleared his throat,” I know you have the money. I… heard about the Bush complex.”“Word

Chapter 28“I take it you like the suit. I think it’s a bit over the top.” Kai said as he met Sarah’s wide eyes. She was never good at hiding her emotions or reactions.“Quite.” She said so before turning around and handing him a box. “Thankfully it got delivered in time.” Kai opened the bag. There were three bottles of perfume. Designer.“Sarah, you shouldn’t have.” Kai said.“No, we have money now. Your words, not mine. I’ve always wanted to do something nice for you.” She shrugged.“Maverick has been waiting.” Sarah nudged Maverick. “I also ordered lunch. You can eat on your way here.” She was in full mom mode.Maverick’s eyes met Kai’s, and he froze for a second. Kai, noticing this, raised a brow, and Maverick cleared his throat.“You’re very kind, Mrs Rylan, thank you.” He said, standing up.“Shall we, sir?” He gestured towards the door.“See you later.” Kai said, kissing Sarah’s forehead.“Mhm. Later.” She leaned against him for a second before letting go. Maverick kept his eyes

“You have that kind of money?” Sarah asked and Kai full on laughed this time around, “yes.” Was all he said as he got up. Kai adjusted his pants before reaching a hand out to Sarah.“We’ve had a long day, let’s go to bed.”“A long, unpredictable and eventful day.” She added as she took his hand. Everything about them was different now but their relationship remained the way Sarah loved, unbreakable and lighthearted. That was just how strong their bond was.The next day, Kai woke up from his night’s sleep uninterrupted by aggressive nightmares. He was getting used to it. He sat up and headed to the bathroom for his morning ritual, to splash some cold water on his face and brush his teeth. Sarah was not beside him when he woke up which only meant that she was making breakfast. As he brushed his teeth, Kai could not help but smile. Even though they had both come to the conclusion that he was the better cook, Sarah often went out of her way to wake up earlier and get a head start on maki

After a couple of minutes remaining in an embrace, Sarah broke the hug. She held Kai’s face in between her hands and smiled, “we’re going to be okay.” She assured him again for the umpteenth time. If there was something Sarah was good at, it was comforting you until all your worries seemed small and insignificant. Kai had almost forgotten why he was upset.“I do have a question, though. Am I free to speak?” She asked him and he said in response, “always, baby. I’m eager to know where your head is at. What’s on your mind?”“Are we moving? I mean, I can understand you wanting to go back home but all the talk of war and fighting…” Kai chuckled, she really was too good to be true.“I don’t miss it Sarah, I’ll be honest with you.” He admitted for the first time out loud, “I don’t…I no longer have a family there.”Her heart sank. She wanted to ask more but she felt as though it wasn’t the right time. She appreciated him enough already for sharing something that clearly was still a fresh wou

Waiting felt like eternity, but Mason was just simply grateful to have his friend there even if he had persuaded them to return home but was promptly ignored of course. He was still glad. Glad he did not have to go through something like this alone, it would have been a nightmare to be honest.Mason stared at the time, the surgery had been going on for about two hours now, but he refused to think negatively, he could not really afford it, so he sat still and told himself that they were only doing what needed to be done.He picked up the drink Young had bought finally, he needed to stay hydrated, so he threw it down his throat, grimacing in the process as it burned him while going down. And he sniffed, his throat dry, he did not like that so much time had passed by it was becoming worrisome.“Don't worry. It sometimes takes this long you know.” Young offered and Mason nodded at him with a grateful smile, his friends were everything. He had no idea how he would have survived the turmoil

Through the bright haze of pain Scarlett could hear the nurses gasp as something got stuck, she knew that the atmosphere had changed, she was a sensitive person, so from the start of the labor itself she was already harboring terrible fears, and it seemed they were going to come through after all.The nurses tried their best to reassure her, they were the best in the business they said, all she needed to do was relax, it would be alright soon, but how could she? How could she relax when she felt herself losing strength by the minute. It was a terrible feeling, the weakness started from her head, sounds strange? Well that was exactly how it started, it started from her head and spread down slowly, leaving behind a terrible trail.She opened her mouth slowly and looked at the nurse, pleading with her eyes for her to come closer.“Mason.” Scarlett whispered pathetically and the woman sighed and patted her hand before leaning down.“Mr Wilde is out talking with the doctor ma'am, they are

“Ahhhhhh!” Scarlett's cries echoed down the hall where Mason was asked to stay as he paced with his friends, they were all thinking the same thing, if she was not in freaking labor, then why was she screaming so much, the sound was already Making Mason agitated. He could not hear it, and the more he paced with his face scrunched up in worry, the more worried his friends became.“I think we should try a different hospital.” Mark finally voiced out from where he sat with his head in his hands, and Mason's eyes immediately snapped to him in concern.“Why? What do you think is wrong with this one?” He asked anxiously, and Young immediately spoke over Mark, glaring at him to keep shut as he spoke.“Absolutely nothing Mason, do not listen to Mark, listen to good things only.” He cautioned, and Mark frowned but said nothing.Immediately he heard this, Mason's worst fear was confirmed and he stood to rush into the room Scarlett was in taking deep breaths with the nurse, her hair already matte

Scarlett had been trained for such a situation, the water may most likely break in the middle of the night, they said, it happens to a lot of women, so fear not, they had advised, keep a calm head despite the heat of the moment and think rational thoughts, they had counseled.But Scarlett was in the heat of the moment, and ration was the least thing in her mind, not when she felt so anxious. The fact that the babies were not kicking her the night prior, and the fact that Mason was at ease with the company around him encouraged her to dismiss the nurses from hovering around her all night, she insisted she was alright, and with Mason being too distracted to pay attention, there was little they could do.But now she wished she could take it all back, the pain was back and back with a vengeance, with a crippling force that she could only gasp and hold her stomach. She was even afraid to move as the ground was slippery beneath her after her water broke. Scarlett was totally unprepared for

Scarlett woke up from her nap, and was pleasantly surprised to hear Mason laughing downstairs. He never seemed to laugh anymore, and just followed her anxiously with his eyes, his legs practically vibrating with the force of stopping them from jumping up and helping her.But now she heard him laughing, something so carefree in his laughter that it brought a smile to her lips as she got to her feet with the help of the nurse that was previously knitting a hat in a corner of the room.She had only agreed to let her stay in the bedroom because she found it extremely difficult to pick herself up from the bed after laying on it, she was like a proper whale now.“You know Mason, worrying till he could not anymore had always been his motto.” Mark laughed, and they all echoed it, each recounting a time when Mason almost killed himself with worry for no reason, and Mason sipped at the drink with a laugh, feeling thoroughly chagrined.*My God!” Young said softly and in awe as he stared at a th

Mason watched Scarlett gradually increase in size, and he had no idea what to feel, but one was sure though, the sight was dreadfully daunting. She was slim and fit one moment, and the next she was dragging her belly that had grown so big along that Mason was genuinely terrified that she might topple over one day, it was becoming a most genuine concern at that point.He was always hovering around and above her like a shadow, and knew that she was not pleased with it, but to Mason ever since she turned into an inflated balloon, she lost the right to decide what was best for her.The stay at home nurses he employed for her sake were paid to hover around her when he could not, and at that point Scarlett was venturing into crazy land.Mason knew that she was frustrated with his behavior, but he could not help it. She looked so tiny compared to her huge stomach that he felt the need to do something, anything, as this was partially his fault.He knew she said Children were blessings and tha