Novels by Jessci Molly

Chapter Six…Ava’s POV…A month passed quickly, yet every single day had felt like a test. A test of patience, of strength, of the will to start again.This morning, I stood in front of the towering glass building that housed Blackmist Company—my family’s company. The empire my father had built from the ground up. It should’ve felt empowering, stepping into what would soon be mine. But instead, my heartbeat was calm and cold, my face expressionless.No one in this building knew who I was.And that was exactly how my father wanted it. That's how he wanted it to be until the big day comes.Before handing over the reins to me, he insisted I start at the bottom, just like any ordinary employee. “To understand the business, you must feel what it’s like to build it,” he’d said. And I agreed. Because I wasn’t here to wave my name around. I was here to take what was mine and prove I didn’t need a title to do it.I adjusted the strap of my black bag and walked into the lobby. The chatter, the

Chapter FiveKieran’s POVI had waited years for her.I never wanted to force her into this—I wanted her to come to me willingly. But after so long, after searching endlessly for my mate, she was finally within reach.And now, here she was, standing so close that I could hear the soft hitch in her breath.I watched as she pulled away from me, straightening her dress, her eyes flickering with uncertainty. "Sorry," she muttered, avoiding my gaze.I didn’t move. I just stood there, staring at her, memorizing every detail. Her scent, her presence—it was unlike anything I had ever known. My wolf stirred within me, restless, recognizing her as ours. She was perfect just like I have pictured her.Then, after a long silence, she finally spoke."Do you really want to marry me?" Her voice was steady, but there was something else hidden beneath it. "I just lost my children, you know. I was married before. And I don't think you would want to be with someone like me."I already knew.I had known e

Chapter FourAva’s POVI watched as the man stepped out of the sleek black car, his movements slow and deliberate. His presence alone demanded attention. Behind him, two bodyguards stood at full alert, their sharp gazes scanning the surroundings.My breath hitched.He was tall, his posture exuding power and confidence. He wore a perfectly tailored black suit, the crisp fabric emphasizing his broad shoulders. A pair of dark-tinted glasses hid his eyes, but even without seeing them, I could feel the weight of his gaze.I swallowed hard as my father stepped forward, his expression unreadable. Then, to my utter shock, he did something I had never seen him do before.He bowed his head slightly as he extended his hand toward the man.I froze.My father never bowed to anyone. Never.I had seen him interact with some of the most powerful men in the country, men of wealth and status, and he always carried himself with unwavering authority. Yet now, in front of this man, there was a shift—a res

Chapter ThreeAva’s POVI stared at the woman standing in front of me, my grip on my suitcase tightening. I had every intention of walking past her, of leaving without a single word, but then she spoke."How rude," she said with a smirk. "Ignoring a visitor like this? That’s no way to welcome a guest."For a moment My breath caught in my throat.That voice.It was the same voice I had heard over the phone—the woman Richard had been with the night I lost everything. The woman he had abandoned me with.Slowly, I turned to face her, my expression carefully neutral. My eyes flickered from her to Richard, who stood just behind her, watching us with an uneasy expression.But I didn’t bring it up.I forced a smile. "Welcome," I said simply.The woman’s smirk widened as she took a few steps forward. Her gaze was sharp, assessing me, as if waiting for a reaction.Richard cleared his throat and moved to stand beside her. "Ava," he said, gesturing toward the woman, "this is Miss Lydia. She’s the

Chapter TwoAva’s POVThe house was eerily quiet, except for the soft rustling of my hands as I packed away the last remnants of my past.I stood in Lily’s bedroom, my fingers tracing over the framed picture of my little girl. Her bright smile was frozen in time, her eyes full of the happiness she had always carried. My chest ached, but I couldn’t cry anymore—there were no tears left. No more pain to wipe on.Slowly, I removed the picture from the wall, placing it gently inside the bag I had set aside. The bag was meant for burning. I didn't want to see anymore of it that will bring pain towards me.Every memory, every trace of the life I had built with Richard—I wanted it gone.I took a deep breath and walked to my room, grabbing my suitcase. My hands shook as I folded my clothes and placed them inside. This was it. I was leaving. I am no longer staying with a man who sees me as nothing.No more pain. No more suffering. No more Richard.With a final deep breath, I pulled out my phone

Chapter OneAva’s POVPain tore through my body, sharp and relentless. I clutched my belly, beads of sweat rolling down my forehead as another contraction hit. My breaths came in ragged gasps, my entire body trembling.I reached toward the nightstand, where my phone lay just out of reach. My fingers stretched desperately, but the pain was too much for me to bear."Mommy?"A small, frightened voice called out, and I turned my head to see my daughter, Lily, standing in the doorway. Her big brown eyes were wide with worry as she rushed toward me."Baby… get the phone," I managed to gasp.Lily wasted no time. She grabbed the phone and placed it in my unsteady hands. My fingers trembled as I unlocked the screen and dialed the one person who should have been here—Richard my husband.The phone rang a few times before he answered."What?" His tone was cold, impatient.A sharp stab of pain shot through my body, but I forced myself to speak. "Richard… I’m in labor. Please come home. Please come

William..Alex has become a torment in my life, thwarting all my attempts to keep her at bay. She is so different to handle, and I know I am foolish to admit it, but all I want is a semblance of peace of mind, yet now there seems to be no way I can get Sierra back into my life or protect my daughter.As I sat down, pondering my predicament, I heard yelling outside, prompting me to wonder what was happening beyond my walls. I walked over to the window and peered outside, only to see Henry with an angry expression on his face, his wolf form visibly present. Acting swiftly, I made my way out to where he stood, and as soon as he noticed me, he shifted back to his human form, though the anger still etched on his face."Where is she?" Henry bellowed, striding towards me. I tried to make sense of what he was trying to convey, but before I could react, he loomed close, gripping my shoulders and pulling me towards him.I stared at my ex-beta in disbelief, never expecting him to come to my pack

Henry pov..Observing Sierra walk up the stairs, I felt a wave of worry wash over me. I was unsure of what to do next, but if William was indeed the one behind Aria's disappearance, I vowed to make sure he regretted his actions as an Alpha.Stepping outside, I paused for a moment, deciding to take a walk around the castle grounds. I pondered how Alpha Dean would react to the news of Sierra's missing child. I knew he must have formed a connection with the child, and the situation could potentially escalate if he discovered that the child was missing.As I strolled around, I halted when I caught whispers in the air. Curious, I slowly made my way towards the source of the sound. To my surprise, I spotted Linda standing with one of the maids, engaged in a hushed conversation. I wondered why they chose such a secluded spot and what they were discussing.Hiding to avoid detection, I decided to eavesdrop on their conversation."As I promised, I assured you that no one will find out. Thank yo

Sierra..It has been a day since I have lost my own joy - my daughter. I am gripped by fear at the thought of contacting Dean; I don't know how she will react or if he will blame me for being so careless. But how could the maid have lost my daughter?I glare at the maid in anger as I try to calm myself down so I won't do anything stupid. I was burning with fury inside, feeling like breaking every bone in the maid's body."Where is my child?" I say softly, so I won't do anything reckless."I said, where is my child?" This time I erupted with anger, my eyes a shade of blue, and just as I was about to get violent, I was stopped by Linda."You need to stop, Sierra. We are going to look for your child, okay?" Linda said.I look at Linda with tearful eyes. How does she expect me to be calm when I don't know where my daughter is? Who took her? The maid's blank face doesn't tell me anything.I sit back on the couch, placing my hands over my face so I won't cry. I feel lost, like I am on the v

Sierra..As we entered the room, I sank into the comfortable couch while Linda, with a concerned look on her face, settled beside me. A strange unease crept over me, as if something was amiss. My gaze kept drifting towards Drake, and I felt a sensation building up inside me, like the urge to flee or the need to act at any moment."Are you okay?" Linda's voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to her with a weak smile, responding, "I'm fine. I was just thinking if you'd like something to eat or drink."Linda chuckled softly, placing her hand on mine as she spoke, "It's okay. I'm here to spend time with you. Besides, judging by the way Dean rushed off, it seems like he's in a hurry."I smiled back at her and nodded, my eyes flickering back to Drake, who seemed lost in contemplation by the window."Do you need anything?" I inquired, as he turned to me with a grin mirroring Linda's.Glancing at Linda, I decided to answer the question she had posed to me, "Drake has some work to do,

Sierra .."I really don't understand why Linda suddenly wants to be my friend, but I guess she must have changed. Talking to her, I felt a bit happy.As we all sat in the dining room, I started eating, but I noticed Dean was lost in thought. I looked at Aria as I saw the maid feeding her. I moved my hands towards Dean, touching him, and he looked at me.“Are you okay?” I asked him, and he nodded, starting to eat. I kept looking at him, wondering what was on his mind. Was he still thinking about me making friends with Linda? But I already told him she just wants to be a friend.After I finished eating, I stood up, walking over to Aria, and lifted her up.“My sweet little Aria, I hope you are full,” I said with a smile as I placed a kiss on her cheek and handed her over to the maid to take care of her. Just as Dean stood up and was about to walk away, I stood in front of him, stopping him.“What is wrong, Dean? You don't look good since you woke up. Are you worried about anything?”He l

Linda pov..He truly believes that I will back away after causing me so much pain. But I can never back away. I will make him pay for putting me in the dark.As I walk out of the Castle, I get into the car that was waiting for me. I already feel like going home. I don't know if my sister's plan is going to work."How did it go?" Drake asks as he waits for my response. I turn my face away, ignoring him."It's best if you drive, Drake. As you can see, I am weak and I need to get out of here."He doesn't say a word. He starts the car and drives. I look at the castle one last time before looking away.I'm not sure if I should go along with my sister's plan. I feel scared in some way, and I don't know if what I'm doing is right. I know I hate Sierra. I hate her so much for stealing Dean away from me.After we arrive home, I get out of the car and Drake follows suit. Just as I'm about to walk inside, he holds my hands."You don't look good. Is anything wrong?"I look at him and push my hands

Aria pov.I know I don't need to trust Andrew, but I need to save Mom at all costs. After putting most of my weapons in my backpack, I decide it's time to make a move since it's nighttime.But just as I step out, I come into contact with Dad. Luckily for me, I come up with a lie and he allows me to go.Feeling foolish for not looking back, I didn't realize that my father has been following me. Once I reach the location Andrew asked me to come to, I drop my backpack on the grass. I take out a knife and hold it tightly, prepared in case Andrew decides to attack me from behind."Andrew!" I yell, scanning my surroundings. "I came as I promised. Now, where is Mom?" Anger laces my voice. After waiting for a while, he walks out with a smile on his face. He holds Mother close to him, her hands chained, and a gag over her mouth."That's where you are wrong, sister. You aren't alone, am I not right, Father?"I turn to where he's looking, and that's when I see my dad. "Dad?" I say, confused, as

Lux pov.I have never been myself for so long, and I felt as if I was going insane. I could not believe this was actually happening to me, and I felt as if I was going to regret the decision I was about to make sooner or later.I walked around my office for more than half an hour, just pondering over what my daughter had told me. The weight of her words lingered in my mind, casting a shadow of doubt and uncertainty.I knew Andrew was behind this; who else could it be if not him? As I made my way over to my chair, I sat down, still consumed by thoughts of what to do and how to get my wife back.Sadness enveloped me as I reflected upon my outburst at her. It was my fault entirely, and I blamed myself for everything. If only I hadn't done what I did, she could have been here with me now, and none of this would have unfolded.I placed my hands over my face, overwhelmed by the impending chaos that seemed to loom over me like a dark cloud. "What should I do?" I questioned myself, feeling a

Aria pov.As I hurriedly made my way towards the castle, my feet pounding against the rugged terrain, I could feel the weight of my breath escaping my lips in ragged gasps. The sight before me was daunting—my father, his countenance filled with anger, his eyes piercing into my soul. Yet, there was something far more pressing that compelled me to seek him out. I needed him to know that our beloved mother was missing.Just as he was about to utter a word, I cut him off abruptly, determined to deliver the shocking news. "Dad, mom has been kidnapped," I blurted out, my voice quivering with a mix of fear and urgency.His expression transformed from anger to shock as he strode towards me, a palpable sense of fear etched across his face. "What?" he queried, his voice laced with disbelief, needing confirmation of the devastating truth."Dad, mom is missing," I reiterated, the gravity of the situation sinking in. I could sense his mounting distress as he clenched his fists against the wall, st

Catherine pov.I slowly opened my eyes, taking in the dimly lit surroundings, trying to ascertain my location. There was an unsettling sensation, as if an unseen force was gripping me, but its nature eluded my understanding.Glancing around, I realized I was bound to a chair, confined within the oppressive confines of a shadowy room. A feeble bulb cast a faint glow, barely illuminating the multitude of boxes strewn about.I attempted to free myself, only to discover that the chains restraining me were unyielding, their grip unrelenting. My struggles proved futile, and a surge of helplessness washed over me.A desperate urge to scream welled up inside me, yet apprehension held me captive, uncertain if such an act would be wise.Suddenly, the image of Zuku, vibrant and alive, flashed across my mind, causing my heart to race. How could it be possible he was gone?Surveying my surroundings once more, I made another valiant attempt to break free, but my body felt feeble, devoid of strength

Aria pov.My mom Had been acting strange and I wanted to know why. I notice my dad hasn't come out from his office but even though I think I need to talk to him.As I walked down the hallway towards my father's office, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. The air was thick with tension and unease, and my senses were on high alert. The sound of my footsteps echoed through the empty halls, each step punctuated by the creaking of the floorboards beneath my feet.When I arrived at my father's door, I knocked twice, but there was no response. I hesitated for a moment before pushing the door open slowly, peering into the dimly lit room. That's when I saw him - my father, slumped over on his desk, blood dripping down his face and staining his shirt.I rushed over to him, but as I reached out to touch him, he pushed me away with a violent force. His eyes were filled with an anger I had never seen before, and his voice was cold and bitter as he spoke."Get away from me, evil ch

Catherine pov."I know what I did was wrong," I thought to myself, "but I need to keep my identity safe. If everyone finds out that I am not Lora, and that I have been lying ever since, I don't think they will all be able to forgive me."As I walked back to my room, my heart felt heavy in my chest. I sat down on my bed, holding my chest with one hand, and rubbing my forehead with the other. I could already imagine the look on Lux's face when he found out what I had just done to him. The thought made my heart beat faster, and I had to take deep breaths to calm myself down.Looking around the room, I noticed the sunlight streaming through the window, casting a warm glow on everything in its path. The room smelled of lavender, the scent of which I had sprayed earlier that day. I could hear the birds outside, chirping happily as they went about their day. Everything seemed so peaceful, and yet my heart felt anything but.As I stood up and walked over to the wardrobe, I felt a chill run do

Sierra pov.It had been three months since I lost my child, and I was still residing in Dean Castle. I felt scared because Linda, without fail, always made sure my life became a living hell.I had tried everything to be kind to her, but she incessantly blamed me for joining the Ghost Pack and stealing Dean away from her, which was far from the truth.Most of the time, I hid in my room, afraid to come out, as if this were just another nightmare to endure.As I sat on my bed, contemplating my next move, a knock on the door startled me. I gazed at it with trepidation as it slowly opened, revealing Linda's presence.I wondered why she had come or if she had come to turn my life into a living nightmare.I observed as she approached me with a smile and sat down beside me. It was the first time she smiled at me, and I couldn't discern if it was a jest or if she had genuinely decided to be pleasant."Are you okay?" I inquired, as she continued to gaze at me, her smile still intact.I remained

Alex pov.After we both started walking, I couldn't help but hold onto William's arm tightly, and soon we arrived at the castle."Why did you leave without telling me?" I heard him say, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and concern, as I turned to look at him."Well, I thought you needed some time alone," I replied, trying to explain my actions.Upon hearing my response, he gently turned me around, his strong grip enveloping my hands, and locked his gaze with mine."You're going to be my Luna soon, so why don't you start acting like one?" he said, his tone both gentle and commanding.I pulled my hands away from his, feeling a surge of frustration rise within me, as I continued to stare at him intently."Well, you never stop thinking about her, so how am I supposed to feel comfortable telling you that I want to take a walk outside the castle?" I shouted, my voice echoing through the empty halls. Realizing the intensity of my outburst, I took a deep breath and glanced up at Willi

Alex pov.For days now, I haven't laid eyes on Sierra (which was actually a good thing). I glide through my castle with a sense of pride, knowing that soon all of this will be mine.The past few days have left me astounded. William hasn't driven me away or uttered a single complaint about Sierra. The thought of her has not crossed his lips.I close my eyes, and a cool breeze gently passes through me, bestowing upon me a profound sense of calm and relaxation.If Sierra hasn't returned yet, does it mean she might have gone with Henry?Confusion engulfs me, and I struggle to discern my thoughts. It feels as if my mind is teetering on the edge of insanity. What if Sierra has informed him that I abducted her? Will all my plans crumble to dust?Placing my hands on my head, I attempt to ease my troubled mind and temporarily forget about Sierra."I believe it is time for a walk downtown," I whisper with a smile, embarking on a journey beyond the castle walls.The way the people show their res

Sierra pov.Hearing those words, I couldn't help but lose focus on myself, as if the world had already forgotten about me. The weight of Dean's gaze filled me with guilt, and I felt as if my life had become an utter mess."I'm sorry," Dean kept saying, his eyes filled with pity and hurt."Why me?" I whispered, feeling weak and bewildered, no longer knowing what was happening around me.Dean moved closer, pulling me gently until my head rested on his shoulder. Tears flowed uncontrollably from my eyes, and I felt utterly shattered, as if the world had turned its back on me."Why do I have to face such bad luck? Why does it have to be me? What has my child done to deserve being taken away from me? Why?" My words barely escaped my lips, choked with pain.I couldn't help but feel broken inside, and Dean held me tightly. Regret washed over me, realizing that coming here had been a mistake. What would happen when Henry and Williams found out that my child was gone?What would Williams do if

Sierra pov.I quickly pulled away after hearing that shout—it was Linda's voice, and I think she caught us.I was so caught off guard that I didn't know what I had just done. I ran away and headed to the bathroom, quickly locking the door behind me.What is going on with me? Why am I making such mistakes? I felt helpless, so I cried, not knowing what to do.I think it's best if I just leave this place; otherwise, everything will only get worse by the second.I was so scared of myself; I hated what I had just done every second.I stayed there, and Dean kept calling my name, asking me to open the door, but I just sat there, not even getting up.This was worse than what I faced in the Lycan pack. Isn't it better if I just stayed there and became a slave for everyone to use?"Sierra, open up," Dean's voice pleaded, but I remained silent."Please, just open it. I'm sorry."Hearing him say that, I felt like hitting him. Did he just say he was sorry? He said the opposite a minute ago, and al

Sierra pov.I pushed him away forcefully, my instinct taking control, and without a second thought, I slapped him. Fear washed over me immediately, consuming my senses, as I grappled with the reality of what I had just done."Sorry," I whispered softly, my voice barely audible, as I turned on my heels and fled towards the solace of my room.Upon reaching the refuge of my chamber, I closed the door behind me with a heavy heart, leaning against it for support. Confusion swirled within me, for he didn't even know me, yet professed his love.I covered my face with trembling hands, resting my head on my knees, desperately trying to make sense of the chaos that had entered my life. Why had the Goddess chosen to subject me to this living nightmare?The weight of the world seemed to descend upon me, as if doomsday itself loomed on the horizon, ready to crash down upon me without mercy. I couldn't shake the feeling that my life had become a tangled mess, and the timing couldn't have been worse