MAISIEThat hurt.That really hurt. My cheeks were still stinging from the clap I received when I saw Evelyn lunge at me with feminine rage, attempting to claw my face out but Gail continued to shield me with his body. He tried to restrain her arms but she was like an unbridled beast, hurling insults at me in front of her company building. I was ready to endure her hurtful words and explain until I heard her mention my son with a jeer, “That's why they say you should never trust unmated females. I should have known the kind of woman you were when you were wanton enough to give birth to a bastard-”“That's enough,” I hissed in anger, my claws emerging from my fingertips as I let her see the true nature of the woman she was trying to go against. “I don't care if you believe me or not, Evelyn. But if you ever mention my son from that filthy, uncultured tongue of yours, I will rip it out of your mouth and nail it to your head. Do you understand?”Evelyn froze in Gail's arms as I walked
ZAYNAs I sped through the forest, I tried to ignore my wolf's feral protests about cutting the only link that was connecting it to its mate. I knew this was a dangerous move, it was extremely risky for me to fight against my other half, especially when there was a high chance of it overpowering me. But I didn't give a damn. All I wanted was to get rid of this useless bond and never return to that woman again. I kept chiding myself for my mistake, I couldn't believe I let myself think for a second that she would come back to me. I cursed myself for entertaining the belief that her desire for me matched mine for her.Every gesture of affection she had shown me was nothing but an illusion, a ploy to lower my guard so she could escape from me when the time was right. I vowed never to make that same mistake again. By the time I noticed I had strayed from my intended destination, exhaustion, and weariness had taken their toll. I sought refuge in an apartment building, its illuminated
MAISIE After the unsettling events of that night, I made several attempts to find Zayn, but it appeared that he was intentionally avoiding me. I understood his reasons, yet it was a relief that he ceased his attempts to sever our mating bond. Despite this, a persistent sense of unease lingered within me, clouding my thoughts about his next actions."I couldn't do anything about the situation, so I decided to focus my energy on finding a new job. It turned out to be much more challenging than I had expected, especially since my interviewers kept questioning why I had left my previous job. I was gearing up to discuss my future plans with Alexei when I received a text message from Gail Scott, asking to meet up.I was hesitant to meet Gail until I received a phone call from Felix. When I arrived at the restaurant to see Gail, I was taken aback to find another woman waiting at the table he had reserved for me. My expression turned grim as I placed my bag on the table."What are you doing
MAISIEAfter much consideration, I ultimately decided to go back to my previous job at the urging of Evelyn and Odessa. Although I had some reservations about this choice and suspected that I might come to regret it in the long run, the scarcity of job opportunities elsewhere left me with little other option at the moment. During this time, it seemed that Odessa believed that our relationship had grown stronger following our recent disagreement, as she made a point of regularly inviting me to the gatherings she organized for the women in our pack.But the truth was that it took me some time to realize that I was slowly dying from pain ever since I found out that my mate was getting married. Every time Odessa talked about him in such an affectionate manner, my heart felt like a rock sinking deep into the ocean with nothing to cling to. I struggled with conflicting emotions, hating myself for smiling and congratulating Odessa when all I wanted to do was to avoid her. Seeing her so happ
ZAYNIt was now official. I was to wed my godfather's daughter, Odessa in ten days. The news had quickly spread throughout the Great Landmark, and I was receiving congratulatory messages from packs all across the region. However, Kodiak, as expected, did not share in the celebration. His disapproval echoed that of my wolf regarding my decision to marry someone who was not my mate. Despite their reservations, I firmly believed in my ability to make sound decisions, and I remained confident that this one would also work out.I made a conscious effort to avoid any distractions, particularly Maisie, who seemed to be constantly seeking me out within the pack. It was comforting, in a way, to know that I wasn't the only one struggling with the situation. Unlike her, I had reached a point where I was determined to move on despite the obstacles I knew were ahead of me. So I continued with my normal responsibilities until one afternoon, my godfather, Maxwell, paid me a surprise visit. He str
MAISIEAs Zayn's wedding day approached, I realized that I needed to leave the pack before the festivities began. I had carefully planned my escape, knowing that the entrance gate would be open for Zayn's engagement party that evening. Even though my leaving went against our agreement, his aloofness and reluctance to see me left me with no other option. Although he had sent Roger information about his search for Lincoln, I couldn't continue to wait for him.So I planned my escape route without Isis and her husband's knowledge before attending the engagement party. Felix who had everything on standby was also attending the event so I knew it was going to be a success. That night, Alexei and I entered the alpha's home when the party was already in full swing. The lavish decoration and style were unlike anything I had ever seen before. My eyes were drawn to the impressive tower of champagne flutes neatly arranged near the entrance, and the warm glow of the room reflected from the cryst
MAISIE He was killing me.I would be a fool not to know that he was playing with me, but I couldn't help but burn for him all the same. He was my mate, the other half of my soul. I would rather say he was the only one who had permission to touch me like this but I didn't want to make it easy for him. Even when I arched my back on him, letting his kiss fall on my neck while grinding my ass against the bulge on his trousers. “And what makes you think that I do?”“Well, you are telling me not to get married,” he murmured, “That has to mean something, Maisie.”My skin tingled when he rubbed his stubble against my cheek. As a dominant female wolf, it was hard for me to submit to anyone, including my mate. But I badly wanted to do it at the moment. “I don't know what I want,” I helplessly confessed while my skin turned feverishly against his own. “But I will do whatever you tell me.”My heart raced as he turned me around to face him and tilted my jaw up with his forefinger. I could gues
MAISIEI awoke the following day to a pounding headache and blurred vision in the late morning. It was a struggle to steady my trembling legs as I made my way to the living room to retrieve some medicine from my purse.Normally, I would have been anxious about the time, considering it was a weekday, but Evelyn had previously informed us that today would be a holiday, so I decided to take it easy. That was the plan until I spotted Roger lounging on the couch with a beer in hand."Hey," I greeted him before I grabbed my purse and headed to the fridge.There was no response from him so I turned around only to get the shock of my life when I saw him standing behind me. My back hit the fridge with a low thud but I managed to regain my balance almost immediately. “You came back home late again,” The huge, burly man remarked. His inscrutable gaze filled me with a sense of unease but I chased away the feeling under the excuse of his dominant wolf. “Well, I had some matters to handle,” I mad
ZAYN As the sun descended the horizon, the garden was enveloped in a golden glow, casting a warm and enchanting aura around us. We found ourselves standing beneath a beautifully adorned gazebo, its delicate white flowers and twinkling fairy lights creating a magical scene. The tall oak trees surrounding the area rustled softly in the gentle breeze, adding a soothing and melodic whisper to the tranquil atmosphere.My wife looked absolutely radiant in her flowing green dress, perfectly complementing her emerald eyes. I gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear as she ran her hands over my crisp navy suit, exchanging joyful smiles with each other.As we exchanged the rings, I said my vows to her with sincerity. “The truth is I have never believed the moon goddess existed from the day I was born.” I lowered my gaze as I heard certain murmurs among the crowd of people gathered for the special occasion. “I mean, I had heard stories about her but I refused to acknowledge her existe
MAISIE We sprinted through the dense forest, desperately following Zayn's fading scent as it lingered in the air. Despite the mounting exhaustion and pain throbbing through my body, I was resolute in my determination to reunite with Zayn.Upon reaching our destination, Zayn gently guided me out of our haste and into the weathered stone building. Pausing for a moment, he looked into my eyes and said, "We need to trust him, Maisie. This is where we wait.""I know," I murmured hoarsely, my gaze fixated on the thick fog encircling the temple ahead of us. I immediately opened the mate bond between us, only to discover that it was blocked by my mate from the other end. Fuck. Zayn had likely decided to shield our mate bond from the pain, but I couldn't find appreciation for his considerate action in this instance. Waiting for him in that state felt like an unbearable torment had materialized on Earth, but I held onto the hope that he would emerge soon.That hope shattered when the bond ab
MAISIEXavier's eyes widened in terror when he discovered that Zayn was standing right behind him. He instantly turned around, swinging his fist at his opponent, but Zayn shifted to the side to avoid it before planting another punch in his stomach. Xavier immediately doubled over holding his stomach as blood gushed right from his mouth. Another man suddenly appeared from behind my husband, causing my eyes to widen. I warned my mate, “Zayn, watch out!”As soon as the man tried to sneak up on my mate, Zayn ducked down onto the ground and swiped his right leg in a circular motion, hitting the man's limbs. The man instantly lost his footing and fell to the ground, allowing Zayn to land several punches on the man until he finally went unconscious. The sight motivated me to resume cutting the rough, tight ropes that dug into my wrists. Although my heart had calmed down slightly, I was still worried that more of Xavier's men could come so I wanted to help watch my husband's back while he f
MAISIEThe air suddenly became heavy, causing Xavier's smile to vanish as his gaze wandered from mine to the man beside me. It was then I realized that everyone in the room seemed affected by his wolf's dominance, except me. The guards had already crouched in pain while Felix and Xavier tried their best to resist him. However, it was not entirely possible. Despite his injury, his wolf seemed to have more than enough strength to show his commanding aura. His red orbs glowed eerily in the dark and the sight of the dried blood at the corner of his lips only seemed to make him more frightening than ever. With slow and deliberate movements, he turned to Xavier, “You dare to hurt my woman?”Xavier clamped down on his lower lip, the pressure evident in the tightening of his jaw. His hands gradually came to a standstill in the tangled mess of my hair. I saw fear dance in his eyes for several seconds but despite this, he still challenged, “So what if I did? What the hell are you going to do?
MAISIEDuring the moments of my capture, I drifted in and out of consciousness. It was a result of the relentless agony caused by my inner wolf and the unbearable pain coursing through my body. My skin felt like it was burning, and I was acutely aware of the fever that had taken hold of me, pushing me to the brink of death. I didn't need a healer's diagnosis to know that whatever Xavier had shot me with contained a trace of silver, a substance that was very lethal to wolves. That meant I had very little time left. When I finally woke up again, I discovered that I was being carried by someone into a dark place. The air was stale with sweat, blood, and death. I forced myself to remain still so I could fool my capturers and escape but I knew it was only a matter of time before they would try to take my life again. If they weren't doing it now, it only meant that Xavier had plans for me and I guessed it had something to do with luring Zayn out. It felt like an eternity waiting for the
MAISIEThe air between us was thick with tension as we faced each other one last time. Odette assumed a defensive position, her dark attire mirroring my own. A tightly braided ponytail of blonde hair rested on the side of her neck, and her intense gaze bore into mine with unwavering determination.Our movements were slow and deliberate as we circled each other, each waiting for the other to make the first move and attack. I tried my best to remain calm even when I could hear my heart beating wildly in my chest. There was no need for me to feel scared since I was sure I dispatched everyone who had come with her. It was just the two of us now, and I wasn't going to rest until I made her suffer for all the things she had done to me and my loved ones.Odessa drew out her claws and lunged at me, meeting me for a series of punches and kicks. The wood underneath us creaked from the weight as we exchanged blows, each strike precise and powerful. Odessa's moves were filled with experience as
MAISIEMy heart raced as I lay in bed, trying to shake off the adrenaline from my encounter with the wolf, but sleep eluded me. Despite the fatigue weighing down my body, my mind raced with thoughts and fears, keeping me wide awake. I ate and took a long, relaxing shower to wash away the grimness of the arduous day but I couldn't stop thinking about my fight with Odette. Finally, I decided to take a walk to clear my head. As I put on my clothes and stepped out of my room, an eerie feeling crept over me, and I couldn't shake the sensation that something was amiss.Each step I took seemed to amplify the silence around me, and I could hear the thudding of my own heart as I cautiously made my way to the living room. My senses were heightened in the darkness, and every tiny sound made me jump. Navigating the room, I felt a surge of fear, my eyes struggling to adjust to the deep shadows that enveloped me.It wasn't until I safely arrived that I finally released a soft breath of relief. I th
MAISIEAfter my conversation with Madam Aurora, we left her office and encountered a group of women scurrying back to their positions as if they hadn't been eavesdropping on us. I couldn't help but notice a flicker of irritation on Aurora's face, but she calmly strode past them and instructed her secretary."I need you to arrange a private room upstairs for this woman and ensure that she gets some food," she said. As I cleared my throat, she turned slightly and added, "And make certain that nobody is aware of her presence or disturbs her in any way. Anyone who goes against my instructions will be immediately thrown out of this establishment. Is that clear?"The ladies who were pretending to be busy suddenly dropped their important work and chorused meekly, “Yes, Madame!”“Good,” The woman wore her glasses before she walked away, leaving me behind with her secretary as she climbed down the stairs. I knew she would try to even the score with me one day but since today was not it, I deci
MAISIE After she summoned me to her office, I found her observing me intently, so I met her gaze without hesitation. As time ticked by, I held my head high, taking in the subtle sound of her manicured nails tapping the wooden table. The Madam was undeniably beautiful, with fair skin and a toned physique earned through rigorous exercise. Her sleek bun and fashionable attire complemented her blonde locks, adding to her allure."Tell me, what brings the Luna of the pack to grace me with her presence?" Aurora inquired, her eyes fixed on me. "Is your mate still among the living? Where is he?""You need not concern yourself with my partner. We will handle this matter ourselves," I replied, leaning back in my chair and intertwining my fingers. I knew that the woman before me operated based on profit, but I needed to ensure she wouldn't cross me as she had my mother.The woman rose from her seat and stood by the window, deep in contemplation, careful not to misstep in this delicate situation