Chapter 51 : Coming Home

The living room was too quiet.Everyone stood frozen. Staring.Lorenzo. Kyrian. And the man who looked exactly like Lorenzo.Matteo spoke first. "What the hell.""Language," Isabella said automatically. But her eyes never left Raphael. Her hand was at her throat. "Vincenzo. Are you seeing this?"Vincenzo hadn't moved. He was staring at Raphael like he'd seen a ghost. His face had gone completely white. His hands were shaking."Sit down," Lorenzo said. His voice was hard. Enigma's voice "Everyone. Now."They moved slowly. Like they were underwater. Isabella sat on the couch. Matteo next to her. Vincenzo stayed standing. Couldn't seem to make his legs work.Lorenzo stood in the center. Raphael next to him. Kyrian hung back near the doorway.."I need to tell you something," Lorenzo started. His voice was shaking slightly. "And I need you to listen. All the way through. Before anyone says anything."."Lorenzo what is this?" Matteo was staring at RaphEael. "Who is he? Why does he look exac

Chapter 52: Closeness

Breakfast was almost over when Raphael's phone rang.He looked at the screen. His face changed. Went pale. "Excuse me," he said. Stood up. Left the room. Everyone looked at each other. "Should someone—" Matteo started. "Give him a minute," Lorenzo said. They waited. Five minutes. Ten. Raphael came back. He looked stressed. Worried. "I need to leave," Raphael said. "Today. Now actually." "What happened?" Vincenzo asked. "My girlfriend. She's sick. In the hospital. She just called. I need to get back to Paris." "Is she okay?" Isabella's voice was concerned. "I don't know. She sounded. Bad. I need to be there." Raphael looked at Lorenzo. "I'm sorry. I know I just got here but—" "Don't apologize," Lorenzo cut him off. "Go. Be with her." "Are you sure?" "Yes. Family emergency. I understand." Raphael nodded. "I'll be back. As soon as she's better. And I'll bring her. So you can all meet her." "We'll be here," Vincenzo said. "Go take care of her." Raphael ran upstairs. Packed

Chapter 53: Birthday& Proposal

Kyrian woke up alone.The bed was cold on Lorenzo's side. Like he'd been gone for a while...Kyrian sat up. Looked around. Empty room. Lorenzo was gone.There was a note on the pillow. Small. White paper. Lorenzo's handwriting.Urgent work at office. Had to leave early. Sorry. - L.That was it. Just that.Kyrian crumpled the note. Threw it across the room..Last night had been. Everything. And this morning Lorenzo just left. Didn't wake him. Didn't say goodbye. Just a stupid note.Kyrian got out of bed. Angry. Hurt.He went to the bathroom. Turned the shower on too hot. Got in anyway..Let the water burn his skin.He was being stupid. Lorenzo had work. That's how it was. He knew that.But still. After last night. After everything. A note felt. Wrong.Kyrian got out. Got dressed. Went downstairs.The kitchen was emptyNothing. Just silence.There was food on the counter though. Covered plates. Still warm.A note from Isabella. Out for the day. Food is ready. Eat. - Great. Everyone was

Chapter 54 : I Do (Again)

Two months later. The wedding was in two hours and Kyrian couldn't breathe.He stood in front of the mirror in his room.His mother was behind him. Adjusting his collar for the third time."Mama. It's fine," Kyrian said."It's not fine. It needs to be perfect." Arina stepped back.Looked at him. Her eyes filled with tears. "Oh solnyshkko. You look so handsome.""Don't cry. You'll make me cry.""I can't help it. My baby is getting married.""I'm already married."This is different. This is real. This is choice. She touched his face.I'm so proud of you.Kyrian's throat was tight. "I'm nervous."Good. That means it matters.""What if I mess up the vows?""You won't.""What if I trip walking down the aisle?""You won't.""What if—""Kyrian." Svetlana took his hands. "Stop. You love him. He loves you. That's all that matters. Everything else is just. Details."Kyrian nodded. Tried to breathe.There was a knock on the door."Come in," Arina called.The door opened. Ivan stuck his head in.

All Chapters of DARK BOND : Chapter 51 - Chapter 54

Chapter 51 : Coming Home

Chapter 52: Closeness

Chapter 53: Birthday& Proposal

Chapter 54 : I Do (Again)