Chapter: 122.Asher’s POV She looked at him then, really looked. For the first time since they’d met that evening, her eyes softened, just a fraction. “End it,” she echoed, almost like she was testing the words on her tongue. “Do you really think that’s possible?”“Yes,” he answered without hesitation. “And not just for you, for Kael too.”That got her. He saw it. The smallest flicker in her expression, vulnerability, maybe hope. Her arms dropped slowly to her sides as her breath caught in her throat.“No child should grow up like that,” Asher added gently. “Always looking over their shoulder. Always afraid.”Laurel blinked quickly, like she was trying to hold something in. “He’s… smart,” she whispered. “Too smart for his age. He shouldn’t know the things he knows. Shouldn’t be the one reminding me to double lock doors, to keep moving. That’s not the life I wanted for him.”“And it doesn’t have to be anymore,” Asher said. “Callaghan can help make sure of that. But only if you let him in.”A long s
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Chapter: 121.Asher’s POVNow he understood why they had pursued her for this long without relenting. He exhaled slowly, like the air was being punched out of him. “And you ran.”“I had no one I could trust,” she said quietly. “I tried reaching out to someone, an old friend in the legal department, but before I could speak to her, someone followed me home. That’s when I knew. This was bigger than I thought.”Her voice dropped to a whisper. “I was being watched.”Asher lowered himself into the chair across from her, now leaning in fully, elbows resting on his thighs. His voice was quiet, but steady. “And that’s why you’ve been running for seven years?”She nodded. “Yes. It was either that or my life.” Her eyes glistened. “And I had a child to protect. Kael was barely three. He had no idea what was happening. I couldn’t afford to take chances.”Her breath hitched. “Every time I thought it was safe, a car would linger too long. A man in a suit would ask too many questions. Once, in Albuquerque, I foun
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Chapter: 120.Asher’s POVThey stood there for a moment longer, the quiet stretching comfortably between them. Asher’s hand still rested lightly at the small of Avery’s back, grounding them both in a way only they could understand. The sun had almost dipped beneath the horizon, painting the sky in deep gold and dusky pink.Then Georgia’s voice cut through the stillness.“Asher, there’s someone I believe you might want to see.”Asher turned and immediately stilled. Georgia stood at the doorway with someone beside her. A woman. Familiar. Her face was older, thinner, but her eyes hadn’t changed. Sharp. Wary. Strong. He had met her once, and other times, they had communicated via video calls.“Laurel?” he breathed.Laurel smiled, cautiously. “It’s been a long time, Mr. Storm.” She muttered.He stepped forward, almost unsure if what he was seeing was real. For years, she had been a ghost, a name on missing persons lists, a silent figure in news reports. And now she was here, in his home.He finally reac
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Chapter: 119.Asher’s POV Georgia’s smile softened. “You matter because you do. Not because of a name. Not because of what you’ve forgotten or what others whisper behind closed doors. I see what’s in front of me. And it’s a woman worth respecting.”Silence fell, heavy with meaning. Asher looked at Avery, who was blinking quickly, trying not to cry. He reached over and gently laid a hand on her knee.“Thank you,” Avery murmured. “I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear that.”Georgia’s tone grew playful again. “Well, I’m old. I’ve earned the right to say whatever I want. And I say you’re welcome in this family, should you want to be.”Asher leaned back, watching them both, warmth rising in his chest. He hadn’t expected this either. But seeing the two most important women in his life connect like this, it did something to him.It was a gift, Asher knew. One his grandmother didn’t give lightly. And Avery, by the softening in her eyes, knew it too.“Alright,” Georgia said, clapping her hands once a
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Chapter: 118.Asher’s POVInside, the house opened into a grand foyer lined with thick, Persian rugs and polished mahogany. It still smelled faintly of the gardenias his grandmother kept in antique vases along the hall. It was strange how the place could be both intimidating and comforting at once. Asher had grown up under its shadow, memorizing every curve of the staircase, every creak of the floorboards, but somehow today, it all felt new. Different. Like something had shifted, and maybe, for once, for the better.“Come,” Georgia said, already walking toward the inner hallway. “There’s cocoa in the kitchen. The boys can snack. And you and I can chat like civilized women.”“I’ll just disappear, then,” Asher muttered dryly, lifting his brows at Avery, whose shoulders tensed slightly.He was yet to see Laurel, the main reason why he was there, so he might as well leave Avery and his grandmother to discuss, while he looked for Laurel. But his grandmother obviously had other plans.“No, you won’t,” G
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Chapter: 117.Asher’s POV Asher gave a small nod and knelt in front of Neal, Noel still on his arms. Perhaps if he saw his brother excited, he would warm up to this, he thought. Keeping his voice gentle, he spoke. “Hey, buddy. You’re safe here, alright? I wouldn’t bring you anywhere that wasn’t. I promise.” Noel blinked at him, then slowly, cautiously, released his grip on Avery’s fingers. He didn’t speak, but he gave a small nod of his own, barely there, but it was enough. “That’s my brave boy,” Avery murmured, kissing the top of his head. Asher stood and reached for Avery’s hand, lacing their fingers together. He gave her a reassuring squeeze and glanced down at the boys again. “Let’s go meet Grandma Georgia, yeah?” he muttered. Neal bounced on the balls of his feet, practically glowing. “Do you think she’ll give us cookies?” he asked. Asher laughed, leading the way as they walked toward the grand entrance. “If I know my grandmother, she’ll give you cookies, juice, and a lectu
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Chapter: EPILOGUE I year later The wind blew again, this time stronger than the first. Alister adjusted the thick fur cloak on Luciana’s shoulders and smiled as she buried her head in the crook of his arms. In her condition, she wasn’t supposed to be there but she was as stubborn as him. “Do you think she’s looking down on us and regretting what she did?" Luciana mumbled. Alister sighed; he knew that Ophelia regretted what she did and that was why she had killed herself, but he didn't know whether she had found peace in the afterlife. “I hope she found peace after all”, he mumbled. “ I miss her…the kids too” Luciana said. Alister nodded. He wouldn’t admit it, but he also missed her. He had forgiven her for what she did and would have loved it if Ophelia knew that she was forgiven. They stayed that way for a while before someone cleared their throat behind them. He knew who it was even before he turned to face the person. Elijah was standing there with a white rose in his hands, Ophelia’s favorit
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Chapter: chapter 80Alister’s POVThe fight is in full force, and so far, the Black Moon pack seems to be holding their own. He looked around the fighting ground once again and couldn’t spot his uncle Helster. He knew his uncle’s wolf by now. If Helster’s wolf wasn’t on the battlefield, then where was he?A rogue charged at him, and he pounced on the wolf, tearing its spine away from its body and killing it instantly. The more Rogues they fight and kill, the more additional Rogues charge out of the woods.He saw Elijah finishing off another rogue, and his mind linked to him.“Helster is not here; why?”Elijah turned around and shifted into his human form. He ran back to where Alister was standing, already shifted into his human form.“I wouldn't want to believe that he’s hiding." Alister said.Elijah shook his head and said, “He wants the pack; he’s not hiding. I think he wants to sneak into the pack from another border. Catch us unawares." he said.Just then, as Alister wanted to respond, Peter’s
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Chapter: chapter 79Luciana’s POVElder Haruto is dead. Wilson had said to her last night after he had returned to his house. He was now the head of the council and would preside over their case. She felt relieved that things were indeed working in their favor.Luciana shifted in her chair. She was waiting for their case to be called, like every other person who was there. She looked around, trying to see if Alpha Reed was already there, but she didn’t see him.Maybe it was a good thing that they would meet inside and not out in the open, she didn't know if she could control herself if she saw him out there in the open.“Black Velvet Pack!" a werewolf standing by the door called.She saw an Alpha stand up and walk into the room where the hearing was being held. Their case was the next one; she had seen the order earlier when Wilson had spoken to her.She pulled the folder out and held it firmly on her lap. The future of their pack depended on her, and as much as she had been the one who had caused all th
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Chapter: chapter 78Alister’s POVIt was hard. Knowing that his mate was somewhere in the council, doing what he was supposed to be doing, was hard. It had been hard letting her go, and even now, he had to restrict himself from entering a car and driving to the council." Daddy… I want to pee." Keita said, tapping his leg.Alister rolled his eyes, looking down at the boy. “You just did that like five minutes ago”, he mumbled.Keita frowned. “I know, but I still want to go. Mom would be upset if I peed on myself,” he said, pouting his lips.Alister shook his head. Either Keita was missing his mother and didn’t know how to communicate his feelings, or he was trying to be difficult and frustrate him. He suspected it was both.“Fine, let’s go”, he said, picking Keita up. The moment he moved to leave, Omar jumped up from the chair and followed them. Alister sighed. It was going to be hard trying to pull Omar away from him when the time came to defend the pack, and Luciana was not yet back.Thankfully, the re
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Chapter: chapter 77Reed’s POVReed arrived at the council the next morning. He could feel his victory, and that gave him the confidence to enter the council building. He still had time before the hearing, so he decided to pay a visit to Veronica, his mother.Her office was not far from the academy. He climbed the stairs and walked down the hallway until he got to her door.He knocked twice and waited for her response before pushing the door open and entering the small office. His mother was sitting behind her desk, and she looked like she had never aged since he last saw her.Veronica lifted her head and the surprise on her face was obvious. He didn't blame her for being shocked at him standing in her office; he too would be shocked if he were in her position.Growing up, they never had the best mother-son relationship. She was more like a figure who was just there beside his father. He hated her for that—for not loving him like every other mother loved their children.She pulled the glasses off her fac
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Chapter: chapter 76Luciana’s POVLuciana closed the zipper of her luggage with a sigh. She was ready to leave, but her heart couldn’t bear to see them all as she was leaving. She could hear the different voices gathered in her living room to bid her goodbye.She sighed and dragged her luggage out of the room, walking down the stairs.“Oh Lucia." Ophelia mumbled, coming up to her to envelope her in a huge hug. Luciana buried herself in the hug.It wasn’t that she was going away from the council for long. Hell, she was just going to be gone for two or three days, so she didn't understand why they were all acting like she was going to be gone for a year.“Take care of yourself and my boys,” she muttered close to Ophelia’s ears.Ophelia nodded her head and released her. “I will. Stay safe,” she said, taking the luggage from Luciana and carrying it outside towards the waiting car.Alister was the next one to come up to her. He was holding Omar, who had refused to let him go and was clinging to him.“You can
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Chapter: 42.Samantha’s POVIsaac gestured for her to sit. “Why don’t you tell us what you think you could bring to this team?” he asked, looking impressed.Dale sat down and folded her hands neatly on the table, shoulders squared, and smiled in that practiced, polite way that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Anthony’s a powerhouse on the ice,” she began smoothly, her tone carrying the authority of someone used to being listened to. “His jumps, his speed, his edge control, textbook. What he needs is someone to keep him polished. A coach who won’t let him slack, won’t let him rely on raw talent alone.”She glanced briefly at me, almost as an afterthought, before her gaze went right back to Anthony. Yeah, red flag, I thought. She’s not here for me, she’s here for Anthony.“With the right strategy, I can help him peak at the Grand Prix.” Dale finished.Anthony’s jaw ticked. I saw it. The way his shoulders stiffened like he didn’t quite like being called out, even if she’d meant it as praise.I leaned f
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Chapter: 41.Samantha’s POVWe’d barely finished unlacing our skates when Isaac’s voice echoed across the rink again.“Conference room. Five minutes.” He shouted.He didn’t bother to check if we were listening. He just strode off like he owned the place. Which, to be fair, he practically did. Aside the other workers and staff that had offices in Westview arena, Isaac’s agency topped them all.The sound of his shoes against the concrete faded, leaving a silence that felt heavier than it should have.Anthony groaned beside me, low and dramatic. “Here we go.” He grumbled.I tugged my jacket off, shaking my head. “You sound like a kid about to be dragged to the dentist.” I Said.He rolled his eyes. “That’s exactly what this feels like,” he muttered, stuffing his gloves into his bag. “Sitting in a glass room, pretending to care about people’s résumés while Isaac stares down your soul. I’m quite sure he already knows who he wants…” Anthony said.I snorted. I had no doubt that Isaac already had the coach
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Chapter: 40.Samantha's POVAnthony’s jaw tightened. “What do you mean need? What happened to Anders?”I blinked. Anders. So that was his name. I didn’t know him, had never trained under him, but I have heard of him. Everyone did. Anthony and Celeste's coach.The man was good. Anders was one of those names whispered around the rink with reverence, sharp, clean, untouchable. He only trained the best. The kind of coach you didn’t even bother dreaming about unless you were already winning championships. I hadn’t been anywhere close to that level.And Anthony… Anthony had.The way his voice dipped, low, edged, like the name itself carried weight, I knew this wasn’t good.Isaac’s expression didn’t waver. “He’s refusing to work with you without Celeste. He said the partnership isn’t worth his time otherwise.” he said in a tight voice.The name hit like a spark in my veins, Celeste. There she was again, the ghost I hadn’t invited but couldn’t escape. Anthony’s perfect former partner. The one whose shadow
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Chapter: 38.Samantha’s POVThe cold air of the rink bit at my cheeks as I bent down, threading the laces of my skate. I tugged harder than I needed to, maybe taking out a little frustration on the stubborn strings. Across from me, Anthony was bent over his own boots, fingers moving fast, methodical, like he could tie them blindfolded.We hadn’t fought since the kids’ rink incident. We hadn’t exactly made peace either, but there was something easier about the silence now. Like we were both trying to remember how to act normal, even if the trust between us was hanging by a thread.I cleared my throat. “Don’t pull them so tight you cut off circulation.” I muttered. There was no one else on the rink or around, so obviously, he would know that I was referring to him.His head lifted. Those blue eyes flicked up, briefly amused. “You watching out for me now?” he teased.I rolled my eyes, tugging at my own laces. Well, I was watching because I couldn’t stop, but I wasn’t about to tell him that. “Not ev
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Chapter: 38.Samantha’s POVThe cold air of the rink bit at my cheeks as I bent down, threading the laces of my skate. I tugged harder than I needed to, maybe taking out a little frustration on the stubborn strings. Across from me, Anthony was bent over his own boots, fingers moving fast, methodical, like he could tie them blindfolded.We hadn’t fought since the kids’ rink incident. We hadn’t exactly made peace either, but there was something easier about the silence now. Like we were both trying to remember how to act normal, even if the trust between us was hanging by a thread.I cleared my throat. “Don’t pull them so tight you cut off circulation.” I muttered. There was no one else on the rink or around, so obviously, he would know that I was referring to him.His head lifted. Those blue eyes flicked up, briefly amused. “You watching out for me now?” he teased.I rolled my eyes, tugging at my own laces. Well, I was watching because I couldn’t stop, but I wasn’t about to tell him that. “Not ev
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Chapter: 37.Anthony’s POV I sighed. “When I said no, when I refused again and again, he still insisted it had to be you. Only you.” I said.I could still remember arguing with Isaac the night he told me his decision, me pacing his office like a caged animal, listing every reason why choosing her was reckless, unfair, impossible. Not that she wasn’t good; she had talent, promise, and plenty of room for growth. But I didn’t want the baggage that came with her, the constant reminder of what we were and what we weren’t. We already had a history, one I’d buried deep and sworn never to revisit, so the idea of skating side by side with Samantha again felt like walking back into a fire I’d only just escaped. It was a no, a hard no, but with Isaac, no never seemed to matter.She blinked at me, confusion flaring across her features.“I didn’t twist his arm, Samantha,” I added quietly. “He’s not the kind of man you twist.”Her mouth opened, but no sound came out. Her disbelief was written all over her f
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