Eli woke at the first crack of light, he turned over, surprised to see the side Elara lay empty.“You are up early.” Elara’s voice sounded from the wardrobe corner making him sit upright.“So are you.”A light chuckle escaped Elara’s lips as she came to sit beside Eli. “There’s an important conference meeting to be held today at the company, Grandma wants me there, and I thought I would make breakfast before I leave– what about you, it’s Sunday, I am certain you don’t have anything important planned, or did you miss me too much, that you just had to wake up.”“Actually, I do have something important to do today, I wasn’t able to finish my work at the construction site yesterday, and the manager asked us to be present today, so I have to go, I can’t deny missing you though.” Eli responded, as he placed a light kiss on Elara’s nose and forehead, getting up immediately to stretch his bones, so he didn’t notice the subtle movement of Elara wiping the spot his lips had touched with her ha

Eli took his time admiring the suit he had been instructed to wear, calculating the total price spent on it and how much he would make if he sold it.He had never worn something so expensive before, so he was a bit hesitant as he feared it might not suit him,-- he had a great body, and his face was something to be proud of, his most worry was that the suit wasn’t going to be enough to hide his poor background, considering the aura from the woman that had been with him in the room some minutes earlier, the Suv he had arrived in and the suit he was staring at, he knew he was about to meet some powerful people, and he didn’t want to feel out of place. Eli hadn’t grown up feeling inferior to anybody, but the constant insult from people at his workplace, where he frequented and his wife’s family had lowered his self confidence a bit. A knock brought him out of his thoughts as he headed to the door to check who it was that was knocking.“Mr. Eli, I hope everything is good there. I understa

Stay at the hotel tonight, tomorrow you will be taken back home.” A message from Selene came in on the phone he had just been given.He stared at the message while looking at the phone which lay in his palms wondering why he held on to it and contemplated smashing it on the ground, but the bodyguard who had appeared from nowhere and was now following closely behind him, gave him a threatening look, sending chills down his spine, leading to him aborting the thought.His mind went to Elara, wondering what he was going to tell her and his reason for not returning home. To be honest, the thought of spending the night in the hotel didn't seem like a bad idea at all, as he was going to go have one night without hearing Selva’s nagging and shouting, but he didn't want to make Elara worry.At the same time, he couldn't contact her to tell him where he was because he didn't feel like he could tell her about Aurelius yet, not until he was certain about his information on Aurelius.Eli made his

Eli nodded subtly, taking in the details of the hotel a final time as he followed Selene. He felt a sinking feeling in his chest remembering how he had enjoyed his stay and might not get such experience again in a while.Selene noticed his sullen expression, a slight smile passing across her face.They finally got to the garage after so many turns and elevators. Eli wondered how he hadn't noticed it before, remembering that he had been drugged to get here.“The guests that come here do not own cars?” Eli asked, surprised at the empty garage, safe for a car that he couldn't quite place from the distance.“Oh, no, this is a private garage for the Aurelius immediate family members.” A slight chuckle in her tone as she responded.“I have been the only person using it since Leonhart and Amarielle’s ….” Selene's voice cracked, not completing her sentence.“You could also use it if you decide to pay the hotel a visit.” Selene continued.“I have not said anything about taking over Aurelius.“

Without waiting to think, Eli barged into the house to see his clothes sprawled on the floor and the only good box he had getting cleaned and packed to be sold.“What's going on Elara?” His voice shook as his eyes moved from his things to Elara.“Where have you been Eli?- I tried reaching you several times but you weren't answering, I was so scared Eli, I thought something bad had happened to you.” Elara answered instead, moving closer to where Eli stood.“What do you think you are doing Elara? - don't go near him, who knows what germs he has gone to pack from outside and is now trying to distribute to you.” Selvia spoke with so much disgust, shifting farther away from Eli.“I am sorry I didn't call or pick your calls, I was just in a position I couldn't.”“What situation Eli, tell me what situation it was that you disappeared for days without letting me know.” Elara's voice broke.“Can I explain everything to you inside Elara, you have got to trust me.”“No Eli, I would like for you