Chapter TenThe Condition Maxon’s POVWaking up to an empty house with just me and the mute furniture for the thousandth time was tiring and distracting. This wasn't the life I pictured for myself; this wasn't what I wanted. I hadn't planned for my life to turn out this way.I had imagined living a happy life with my little family, with Sophie and the kids we would make together. I had pictured all of this, but Sophie made it all go down the drain, leaving me all alone with nothing but a broken heart and a deep void that no one would ever be able to fill.As much as I wanted to hate her and resent her for what she did to me, as much as I wanted to push away every thought of her and make her regret her actions, her memory kept intruding. I really missed all that we had shared, even though I didn't want to admit it."I know you still love her, and you want her back in your life," my wolf, Leo, teased, as usual."Keep quiet, Leo!" I yelled, stepping out of bed and stretching.I walked t
Chapter ElevenThe Two Conditions Sophie’s POVI stepped out of the cab, facing Maxon's mansion, which was as grand as I had expected. After all, he was the king of a kingdom, and nothing less than this expansive mansion would do for him.With a sigh, I pushed open the gate and walked onto the interlocked floor of his compound. A multitude of cars were scattered around, and the garage was so full that some cars had to be parked outside. I shook my head in amazement; he was living a life of luxury, while I struggled just to put three square meals on the table.My daily battle was to provide for his kids and give them the life they deserved, while he reveled in wealth.Each step I took on that path was weighed down by disappointment and pain. I was disappointed in his actions from years ago, how he had banished me without a second thought, casting me out of his life and kingdom without any chance of return. Yet here he was, living his best life, while I faced hardship.Revenge still bu
Chapter TwelveThe Third RuleSophie’s POVMy eyes remained wide open as I stared at him, struggling to comprehend the meaning behind his rule.“W..what do you mean?” I stuttered, finding it hard to grasp the implications of his words.He clutched my hand, his face contorted with clear disdain and animosity. I was utterly bewildered. Why did he harbor such intense resentment toward me when he was the one who had wronged me? How could he despise me when he had pushed me away without granting me the opportunity to explain myself, terminating our love story without hesitation?I should have been the one consumed by anger, the one unable to forgive him for his actions, not the other way around. To the best of my recollection, I had always acted in Maxon's best interests, and I had never considered betraying his trust. Yet, he had shattered my trust and the love I held for him in mere moments.I found myself ensnared in this situation because of him, facing numerous difficulties and strugg
Chapter ThirteenA MotherSophie’s POVI stood in front of him, torn between going to check on my son and staying back for work; I didn't know what to do."You can't go anywhere; we're already late for work," he stated, pulling me toward where my bags were. "Pick up your stuff and let's move," he added before walking out of the house.I was torn, unsure of whether to prioritize my job or my son. I packed my bags and files, then walked out of the house, wondering what could have happened to Asher and why Rose had called me. My heart raced with worry, and I was filled with fear for my son's well-being. I wanted to go check on him, but on the other hand, I couldn't afford to lose this job.I sighed, heading out of the house and approaching the car where Maxon was waiting."Drop the files in the back seat and take your seat," he instructed, then hopped into the car.I followed his orders, placing the files and laptop in the back seat. As I entered the car, my heart continued to pound, tor
Chapter Fourteen The DonorSophie’s POV"Mom? You have a child?"I turned slowly to meet Maxon’s glaring eyes, they were demanding an explanation, a reaction which I find difficult to understand.I stood up slowly, holding Amara’s hand, I had tried my best for years to keep my kids away from him, I didn’t even want him to know that I had his kid, but now he was face to face with one of them, what do I do? I didn’t know what to say to him, if I should tell him this is that they were his kids, if I should inform him that I bore his kids and one of them was even in a critical condition at the moment, how do I tell him these?I didn’t know what to do, or what to say to him, I didn’t know if it was the right time to tell him about his kids, or I should just keep it to myself and walk away.I hung my head, still holding Amara’s hand, different thoughts ringing through my head. I had decided years ago to keep my kids away from him. The man who couldn’t protect me years ago, how would he pr
Chapter FifteenThe Only HelperMaxon’s POVI stood still, my feet rooted to the floor as I stared at Sophie and her child. I was still so confused, unable to understand what was happening. I thought Sophie was all alone, and I never knew that she already had a child.Why had she shown up in my life again? Why had she come back after what she did to me? Why now, and why with a child? One that I suspected was fathered by the man she had an affair with during our relationship.I just didn't know what to do. My life felt more miserable than before, and I couldn't comprehend why I felt this way. I despised Sophie; I hated her for what she did to me. I didn't want her to be happy, not as long as Mia lay in that hospital bed. But here I was, confused and torn.Sophie pushed my hands off her, glaring at me with evident anger. "You have no right to ask me that question, or any question at all," she snapped.I pulled my hand back, looking down at the little girl who had tears in her eyes. My h
Chapter SixteenThe Donor 2Maxon’s POVI was thoroughly confused and struggled to grasp the woman's meaning. The idea of donating blood for someone I didn't know was perplexing. I couldn't comprehend why she was making this request, who this mysterious Asher was, or why I had to be involved in such a situation. I shook my head, seeking clarification."What are you talking about? What do you mean?" I asked in hopes of getting a clearer explanation.She continued to hold my hand and pressed, "We have just ten minutes to save him, and you are the only one who can help. Please, you must do it."Her words still didn't provide me with the answers I needed. Donating blood for someone I had no connection with seemed unreasonable to me, especially if it was related to Sophie, the woman who had caused me immense pain. If withholding my blood donation would cause her pain or distress, I was prepared to do just that. I yearned for her to face consequences for the anguish she had inflicted on me.
Chapter SeventeenFather Of My Kids Sophie’s POVHis words rang in my head, they echoed in the walls of my ears, that he wasn’t Asher’s father and I should call on his father to donate the blood he needed, that I was shameless, all he said to me ran through my head again.I had decided not to tell him that the kids were his, I had decided to keep them away from him no matter what the situation was, but I never thought I would be faced with a situation of life and death, where I had to choose between the life of my child or telling the father that he was his, and he had to same him.I shook my head, trying to give my decision to break the news to Maxon another thought, I wanted to be sure that I was doing the right thing and I would not later regret it. I stared at him, as he turned away from me and headed for the door again, would I just let my son die like that? Would I let my son die because of my personal differences with his father? Would I be able to live with the pain and the