With the evil Hugh safely behind bars in Cyberia Prison, Eemay and Scott, the new Duke and Duchess of Candara, spend their eventful honeymoon on Cloud Nine, a tropical island in the Calibrian Ocean.
While there, a fortune teller predicts a forthcoming event that will change their lives forever, which Scott dismisses as scaremongering. While Eemay wants to believe him, the prediction continues to haunt her. Just when she had allowed herself to believe everything in her world had turned out so perfect, was it about to change, again?
On their return from honeymoon, the couple forge ahead with exciting new plans for Cyberia Palace. However, in due course and as predicted, everything in their world is rocked by a life shattering event, linked to a secret that Scott had vowed never to share with anyone, but which ultimately threatens to derail their marriage and leads to a web of lies and deceit.
Meanwhile, from his prison cell, the evil Hugh plans his dastardly revenge.
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Hugh
I hear the sound of keys, rattling in the metal door.
My cell mate, Cooper, is fast asleep in the bunk below. “Coop, its five-thirt... Read Chapter
Eemay
I wake up and for a split second wonder where I am. Sitting up, I glance at my watch – six-fifteen.
Flimsy curtains at the open pat... Read Chapter
Scott
Sitting cross-legged on our big squashy cushions in the flickering light of the bonfire, we feast on sweet, sticky chicken, melt-in-the-m... Read Chapter
EEMAY
We sleep in late and miss the ‘all inclusive’ breakfast slot in the square. I wander on to the decking and sink into one of the sun-l... Read Chapter
KAITI
“You really went for the jugular back there,” Brad says, as we head back to our apartment.
“Well you know me, I say it how it i... Read Chapter
EEMAY
“It’s gone so fast, I can hardly believe it’s almost over.”
Scott looks up from his cyPad. “Well, you know what they say; t... Read Chapter
Scott
We empty our cases, tossing most of our clothes into the laundry basket. The strong smell of sun-tan lotion fills the room and in an inst... Read Chapter
Hugh
The door to the gym opens and Prison Officer Jaylor enters, accompanied by a new inmate. “Hey Hugh, I’ve got a new recruit for you.... Read Chapter
EEMAY
After such an amazing holiday, I’m finding it hard to settle, it is such an anti-climax. I stare out of the window at the gathering dar... Read Chapter
Scott
Emm and Pen burst through the door of the office, giggling like schoolgirls. They both look stunning, but exact opposites. Emm is petite ... Read Chapter
BRAD
“Kait! Are you ready? We’re going to be late.”
She makes her way down the stairs, looking stunning. To my novice eye she is wea... Read Chapter
THE QUEEN
“Things have changed, Franklin, I can sense it. We’ve lost our daughter, and now we’re in danger of losing control of the palace. I... Read Chapter
EEMAY
Its bedlam at the palace and I'm finding it impossible to concentrate. I had been faintly aware of the droning voice of our lecturer, Pro... Read Chapter
SCOTT
As I reach for some towels, I think back to the time I shared a dog’s life with Nettie, the close bond we formed and how my canine inst... Read Chapter
EEMAY
How things can change in a heartbeat!
I am still feeling stunned, angry and exhausted but my violent fury has subsided. We call her E... Read Chapter
KAITI
I pick up my phone. “Hi Emm, how are you?”
There is a pause before she speaks. “Kait, we need your help, can you and Brad come ... Read Chapter
SCOTT
While Emm gives Esme her bottle, I contact the car hire company then take a shower and pull on some clean clothes. Afterwards, I stand in... Read Chapter
EEMAY
Scott settles Esme inside the make-shift sling, then helps me into a loose jacket. “What if we bump into Zilla or Edward on our way out... Read Chapter
KAITI
I officially record the date and time of Esme’s birth, then weigh her. “She weighs 1.7 kilos, and will need to gain another kilo befo... Read Chapter
SCOTT
When I open my eyes it is already daylight, so assume at some point, I must have dropped off to sleep. Although I had been exhausted, I t... Read Chapter
BRAD
Bright sunlight shines through a chink in the curtains. I glance at my watch and give Kait a gentle nudge. “Kait, its two o’clock.”... Read Chapter
KAITI
After an intense few hours, I finally print off a detailed report of our findings and slide it inside a folder.
On our arrival at the... Read Chapter
EEMAY
I cannot get Mum and Pop’s reaction out of my mind. How their hearts had melted and their tears flowed unchecked, how Mum’s trembling... Read Chapter
SCOTT
Zilla has been busy preparing for our arrival with the help of Hewlett.
A huge pram, with its fine spoked wheels, and impressive shin... Read Chapter
EEMAY
The Grand Hall looks like a flower show! Beautiful bouquets fill the area, which has turned into a riot of pink.
Pink balloons announ... Read Chapter
HUGH
I pick up the mail for me and Coop from the mailbox, which has already been opened and scrutinized by prison officers. While Coop’s pil... Read Chapter
KAITI
After finishing my shift, I make my way down to reception to meet Brad. My phone bleeps, telling me he’s running late, so I buy a coffe... Read Chapter
EEMAY
Essie is sitting up in her cot at the bottom of our bed, peering at me through the slats. “Hi there sweetheart.”
At the... Read Chapter
SCOTT
Lett storms into the office. “I’ve just been told the royal carriage is being transferred from the museum this afternoon. Why didn’... Read Chapter
THE QUEEN
Essie crawls over towards me, pulls herself up on the arm of my chair then cautiously releases her hold. She stands for a few seconds wit... Read Chapter
EEMAY
I pull up on the car-park of Treasured Tots Nursery, and lift Essie out of her car seat. It is her first day.
We are greeted by a gau... Read Chapter
Hugh
I run into Prison Officer Jaylor, who is growling orders at a group of new inmates and jangling a bunch of keys. He unlocks the door to t... Read Chapter
EEMAY
Essie is dancing around, swishing the frills of her dress in delight.
We are at the Blissful Brides Boutique, trying on bridesmaids d... Read Chapter
KAITI
We enter the bistro to find the children already seated at a long table, devouring the delights of an elaborate birthday tea. Scott and E... Read Chapter
EEMAY
Essie is sitting cross-legged on the drawing room floor surrounded by hordes of birthday presents which she has just torn open. She is su... Read Chapter
SCOTT
Essie skips to the car. “Mama, aren’t you going to uni today?”
“I don’t have to be there until later, so Daddy will take me... Read Chapter
THE QUEEN
“Your Majesty before you leave, could we have one last shot of you shaking hands with Zak.”
Zak approaches, we shake hands and sm... Read Chapter
HUGH
I pull off my blood-soaked gym kit and stagger under the shower, the fierce jets stinging the open wounds on my head and face, my blood t... Read Chapter
EEMAY
After collecting Essie from school, as usual, we head straight to the kitchen where her milk and cookies are ready and waiting, courtesy ... Read Chapter
HUGH
“Hi Hal, how are things?”
“Busy as usual.”
He picks up the phone. “Hal’s here with the delivery.”
“You can ta... Read Chapter
EEMAY
Scott is shaking me, I force open my eyes. The bedside light illuminates Essie’s worried little face, her dark eyes wide with fear.
... Read Chapter
BRAD
Kait is sitting up in bed smiling, a strange mysterious smile, one that I do not recognise. I jump in beside her. “What?” I... Read Chapter
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Keke Serene
Oh dear! Some true colors shining through here- eemay should've said no psychos on her list ha!
Tue, October 9th, 2018 10:20pmAuthor
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Ah, so you've skipped over. Yes, a real psycho but the screening programme was unable to detect this character trait. Otherwise, I would not have a sequel lol
Tue, October 9th, 2018 4:26pm