REYNOLDS' POV."Locate her immediately and forcefully escort her to my presence!" I shouted furiously, my voice echoing off the walls as Luke respectfully nodded and exited the room with a slight bow. Regret flooded over me like a wave as I acknowledged my error in failing to conceal our bodies, but in the heat of the moment, under such intense pressure, can anyone truly blame me? My panic was consuming, dominating every rational thought within me.I ran my hands down to her temples; she was no longer burning up like before; whatever it was, she seemed better. I felt a lump form in my throat as I gulped nervously, biting down on my lips once more. She trembled ever so slightly, a delicate shiver running through her body, but otherwise, she remained composed. My fingertip delicately traced the contours of her lower lip, each curve an indication to her flawless beauty, causing my heart to race against my ribcage with an almost deafening intensity.Awareness flooded over me like a su
REYNOLDS' POV.She remained silent, refusing to speak, leaving me uncertain about who her heroic display was intended for. Despite infuriating me, she continued to act as if everyone should bow down to her."Please, let's not make this more difficult than it needs to be," I said sarcastically, but she didn't even flinch. It was as if she was putting on a brave front, though I could see through the cracks in her facade. While I wasn't one to be harsh with women, everyone knew my reputation, and nobody dared to challenge me. However, it seemed that was about to change."What's her name?" I inquired of Luke, who appeared equally as angry as I felt."Stella," he blurted out, and I nodded, acknowledging the name. I lowered myself to her level, crouching down with one knee on the floor and the other bent slightly as I gently lifted her chin with my index finger."Now, Stella, don't be such a pain," I began, my tone firm but tinged with frustration. "Tell me, what makes you think you're
Reynolds' pov."What did you mean by that?" I demanded, but before I could receive an answer, another burst of laughter escaped her lips, fueling my frustration to its breaking point.With a surge of determination, I lunged towards her, my hands outstretched in the direction of her neck. As if on cue, the door swung open, revealing Ava's sudden entrance into the room.Her expression betrayed a flicker of surprise, quickly masked behind a veil of composure. However, I caught a glimpse of her true emotions as she involuntarily flinched at the scene unfolding before her."Ava, perfect timing, come over here," I beckoned, my tone betraying a sense of urgency."I'm sorry, I really should go check on Adora... There are things I need to take care of," Ava responded, her words dripping with insincerity. The more she spoke, the more apparent it became that she was hiding something. Her excuses grated on my nerves, fueling my suspicion that she was up to no good. Despite her attempts to play
REYNOLDS' POV."Why are your fingers turning purple?!" I exclaimed, pulling Ava closer to me while she struggled to break free from my grip. She tried to push me away, her arms tense as she attempted to keep whatever she was hiding out of my sight."I accidentally got food colouring on them, that's all... please, just let me go!" Ava insisted, but her explanation didn't add up. She had never been one to cook, let alone use food colouring in any of her endeavours."The scent in the air... it's like wolfsbane, Ava," I remarked, my tone demanding answers. "This is your chance to come clean, and my last attempt to handle this peacefully. So, what did you do, Ava?!" My voice rose with frustration, echoing through the room."Sort out your own mess and don't drag me into your silly games!" Ava snapped defensively, her tone revealing that something was definitely off."Don't you dare move a muscle. You're going to explain how you're connected to this woman and what really happened," I comman
Reynolds' POV."Oh, so now you want to play make-believe?" Ava retorted, her frustration evident. "Can't you see it? Isn't it obvious already? It's Kayla's plan. She probably had herself drugged with wolfsbane just to frame me as the suspect. And then she planted this false nurse to testify against me!!" "Where is Kayla now, huh? She isn't dead, is she? Always finding a way to get into double trouble, and she never ends up dead. And yet you would take her side over mine and cast me aside," Ava complained bitterly, her words dripping with resentment as she vented about what she perceived as trivial matters."She almost died! She barely escaped with her life. I will not play this game with you, Ava!" I cautioned sternly, my voice low and chilly, sending a shiver down Ava's spine as she realized the gravity of the situation."Go on, blame me like always. There's never a good side to me in your eyes, is there? You always manage to paint me as the devil every damn time," Ava complained
REYNOLDS' POV."And what should I care about?" I inquired without hesitation; I couldn't care less about them, and I wasn't interested in whatever nonsense they were all going to talk about."This is important." Alpha Reynolds, you've been acting very peculiar these past few days, and while I understand you have your techniques, they really do need to be questioned, but I'm not in the shoes to make such statements or requests, so I'll let it slip, but I warned you" "Making judgments based solely on personal preferences makes absolutely no sense; you cannot keep up with that, I assure you, especially when it comes to important concerns; you must consult with them." Luke complained, and something made me believe he pitched everything at me. I didn't want to hear those things, but how long could they keep acting like this?"I've made my decision, you have to turn them back or down. I really don't care, if they come you tell them I do not wish to see them." I complained, and he stared at
KAYLA'S POV.As I gently stroked her hair, a warm smile spread across my face. Watching her sleep, snuggled up and sniffling softly, she seemed so young, so innocent, and utterly adorable. She was like a precious gem, as stunning as the stars above and as serene as a calm, peaceful sea. At that moment, overwhelmed with love, I couldn't help but marvel at how effortlessly she grasped the world around her.She was my world, my daughter, the very heartbeat of my existence. Nothing mattered more to me than her well-being, yet despite my deepest intentions, I had faltered. Life had been unkind, and I had stumbled along the way, making mistakes and feeling like a fool.Oh, how I wished I could turn back the hands of time. If only I could rewrite the past, perhaps things would be different. But alas, I had let my guard down for too long, allowing myself to be swept away by fear and uncertainty. I should have confided in Reynold, should have shared the truth with him from the moment I di
Ava's POV.Whenever I find myself in her presence, it feels like I'm wading through a never-ending swamp of nonsense. By the time I reach her, I'm already exhausted and fed up. I simply can't deal with it anymore.After enduring her company for what felt like an eternity, I finally decided to leave. Starting up the car's engine, I drove back home. Arriving at my house, I found the door unlocked, which irritated me even further."Mother?!" I called out, the sound of my voice reverberating through the empty halls."Who's there?" her voice responded. I could hear her footsteps drawing nearer as she approached me. When she finally saw me, her face creased with lines of worry."Oh, Ava," she exclaimed, taking me by the arm and guiding me to a seat.As she gazed at me with a mixture of concern and frustration, her words hung in the air like heavy clouds, laden with unspoken questions and misunderstandings."Could you please shed some light on what's been going on?" she implored, her voice t