Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

"Of course. I always have one," she replied with a grin. "Just so you know, from now on, I'll always protect you."

She put her phone down on the side table before lying next to me. There was space between us, as she was still as picky as always. She didn't like anyone close to her except Mason and Ash. Of all people, I never expected Evangeline to say that.

I didn't speak; I just looked at her. She knew I was staring intensely at her, probably why she wasn't looking back.

"You're aware of how much I liked Ash... even when we were kids. I know Mason already told you that; that jerk loves to talk," she began. "And you're carrying his child. Of course, I'll protect you." Her voice was full of hope and pain at the same time. I didn't know the feeling of heartbreak as she did, but I understood how hard it was to watch the person you love... love someone else. But at the same time, I realized people are different. People have their ways of loving someone.

Simon, my father, was trying to get me because he didn't want Mason to take over the mafia. He didn't care if others got hurt as long as he saved the person he wanted to save.

Evangeline, on the other hand, didn't mind the pain she felt while protecting me. She didn't think about how much it hurt to watch over me... or even just see me, knowing how deeply she once loved Ash. They had the same bloodline running through their veins: Parker. Yet they had such different characteristics.

"Thank you, Evangeline," I said sincerely, not taking my eyes off her as I spoke.

"Don't thank me yet, bitch. After you give birth, I'm going to pull your hair," she snorted, rolling her eyes.

I couldn't help but laugh. Her feisty side still shone through.

Evangeline looked at me. "Ash is much stronger than you think."NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.

"Huh?" I frowned, surprised that she suddenly brought him up when we'd been talking about something else.

"Learn to trust him with all your heart," she said, turning to face me. "Ash may be hard to love, but he loves deeply, and you're a lucky bitch because he loves you. He's only like this with you." She looked at me intently.

"When he said he'd come back, he meant it."

I could feel the intensity in her words. Everything she said felt heavy, and I couldn't understand why. Even her expression seemed to hold something back.

I was about to ask her more when the door opened, revealing Ash.

"Sapphire..." he called to me with a longing voice. "Fuck, did I wake you up?" he asked, noticing the darkened room, lit only by the bedside lamp.

We'd only been apart for a few hours, but it felt like we were both eager to see each other... or maybe that was just me?

I couldn't understand what I felt. I wanted to cry just looking at him. He felt so far away even though he was right there. Is this what pregnancy feels like?

"You didn't." I didn't hesitate and immediately walked over to him, hugging him tightly. "I missed you- Hell, Ash! You're hurt!"

I got a closer look at his face. It was scratched all over, with a split lip and bruises on his cheek and neck.

My vision darkened with anger, thinking of how I could get back at the person who did this to him.

"Sapphire, baby..." Ash muttered, holding my hand.

He unclasped it and intertwined our fingers, looking into my eyes. He looked like he was happy yet worried at the same time.

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"I am fine. These are just scratches and bruises. With treatment, they'll heal." He kissed my palm lightly. "I'll be fine as long as you're safe."

"I'm glad I got you out of there quickly. The whole place was a mess," he added.

Even with the bruises, he still looked attractive, especially now with his hair slightly messy.

Also, his lips were unusually seductive today. They looked so tempting to suck, as did his neck. I wanted to taste him. I tried to fight the urge but suddenly found myself clinging both of my hands to his neck as I kissed him deeply. "Let's make things messier," I said as I tried to deepen the kiss, but I quickly stopped when someone spoke behind me.

"For your information, I'm still in the room. I was taking care of you, remember?" Evangeline said.

I ended up pushing Ash away in surprise, but I was glad he didn't stumble.

"It seems like you want me to watch a live show," Evangeline added. This time she directed her glare at Ash.

I saw pain in her eyes for a split second before her expression turned malicious again.

"Congratulations, idiot." She slapped Ash's shoulder hard. "Please don't moan too much. I'm just in the other room."

I couldn't help but smile. I hope she'll find a man who will love her despite who she is.

It's not easy to love a woman like Evangeline. She was like a walking red flag. She was competitive and didn't show her emotions to others. I guess it was part of their training as future mafia heirs.

"She speaks like Haze, don't you think?" Ash spoke, breaking my train of thought. "That's why I keep telling you, Sapphire. Stay away from Haze, especially while you're pregnant. I don't want our child to be like him." "But..." I bit my lip as I tried to avoid his gaze.

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He pulled me slightly and guided me to sit down.

"Where's my mom, by the way?"

"She's at your house," he replied shortly. "She didn't want to come with me, but I can assure you that she was safe while talking with your father."

I was alarmed by what I heard. No matter who he was referring to, whether his biological father or stepfather, I knew my mom wasn't safe in the presence of either of them. Despite the difference in their social status, they shared the same level of evilness. Both had done nothing but hurt my mom.

"Take me home, Ash," I said firmly, but he held my hand. "My mom isn't safe with either of them-"

"It was Randall," he answered, stopping me in my tracks. "And your mother asked me a favor. She wanted me to take care of you for tonight. She told me not to let you go home." I frowned at his words. It was unusual, especially for my mom to ask Ash to look after me.

"Did she tell you why?"

He shook his head. "She didn't, but I think she wanted to make things right."

I was about to ask more questions when he suddenly captured my lips.

"Let's sleep after I ravish you tonight, baby."