Chapter Seventeen: Have A Good Night.WHEN I opened my eyes, I was surprised to see Brandon holding me. Now I am not imagining, his eyes flickered which made me feel nervous. My heart was pounding so hard, knowing that he was too distant away from me earlier. How could he catch me?Still nervous, Brandon guided me to stand up straight. That’s when I realized that everyone was looking at us. While Ales was sitting on the ground. He looked up at us, his eyes seemed like he just snapped out.“W-what happened?” Ales asked.Brandon held the sides of my shoulders, making me look at him. “Hey, are you okay?” I still can’t believe what just happened, I nodded. His eyes seemed to be worried about me, I wanted to see more of his gray eyes, waiting for them to flicker again. But as soon as I was about to answer his question, Sara held his arm.“Brandon, come on.”Pain crept into my chest and then I stepped aside, getting out of his hold. “I’m okay, Sir…” I said, emphasizing the last word.I hel
Chapter Eighteen: Tell Me.THE next day, Brandon is cold toward me. If it was for the best then it should be fine, but it wasn't what I really wanted. For a while, I wanted him to talk and try to pursue me again. But that didn't happen until the week passed and Sara kept on visiting him despite his denying that they get back together.“Our sales are getting higher than last year and we’re planning to launch another product. This product is the hottest trend today,” Theo said.We’re in a meeting and I’m beside Brandon. While listening to the meeting agenda, my mind is wondering what Brandon was thinking right now. I wish he could be just like how he used to be, in my first days here. Just like how he scolded me in this meeting room…“Milk Tea is kind of popular these days and we’re planning to formulate a new taste of the regular flavor… such as Okinawa, taro, wintermelon, and so on,” he continued.Brandon beside me stood up and went to the center where the Milk Teas are served, I follo
Chapter Nineteen: Half-Blood.Kayla’s POV:OF all the times that I am trying to attempt telling him about Brent, why does it have to be now? Seeing his reaction made me feel nervous that I couldn’t hold back anymore. “Y-yes,” I replied, stuttering.Brandon caught his temple and closed his eyes tightly. His hands were trembling like he still couldn't believe what he had found out.“B-but don’t worry! I won’t tell anyone that he is your son—” I haven't finished what I am saying yet Brandon stopped me.“Do you think I am mad because I found out that I have a son, Kayla? Damn, he is my son! How could you hide him from me?”“I…” Finding the right words to say, I lowered my head to avoid his gaze. His eyes were raging in anger and I couldn't stand looking at it. “I don’t want to ruin your relationship with your girlfriend at that time…”He inhaled sharply. “God, Kayla! You had a lot of chances to tell me about him! We had… sex many times,” he said licking his lips. “You have chances to tel
Chapter Twenty: Rogue and Wolfsbane.I STILL couldn’t believe how could that bite save Brent instantly. arlier, he isn’t waking up because too much blood was lost from him but now… he was completely fine. The Doctor suggested to take him in a regular room but Brandon paid for an expensive private room. I don’t want to agree with him at first but he already paid for the room. Brent was silent while I am feeding him. He kept on glancing over Brandon.“Brent, baby? Why aren’t you speaking? Is there any problem?” I asked.Brent shook his head and glanced at Brandon that was sitting behind me. “Who is he, Mom?” he asked. “I’m afraid he was a stranger…” His curious eyes avoided Brandon’s, maybe he was afraid of him.I took in a heavy sigh. I thought Brandon already told him who he was. Hearing this, I turned my attention to Brandon. He was just looking at us without saying anything. I mouthed ‘what now’ but he just shrugged.“He…” I started and then turned back my attention to Brent. “He wa
Chapter Twenty-One: Second Chance.MY HEART was beating so fast while I was forcefully dragged away. Someone caught me and he was running faster than a normal person. I realized that it wasn’t a human when I felt his long and sharp fingernails while his hands were hairy.I was too dazed by what is happening right now, another werewolf was running towards us and it was Brandon. He was Brandon, the father of my child who shapeshifted into this! His red eyes were looking intently into me while he’s trying to catch us. People inside the hospital are all terrified just by seeing the two werewolves running inside the hospital—ruining everything they run to!“B-brandon!” I shouted.Then the werewolf who was holding me suddenly dropped me. He jumped out of the glass window and a laugh echoed. I couldn't even feel the pain in my behind because of too much nervousness. My eyes widened at how that werewolf turned into a human after jumping off the glass. That’s what happened to Brandon as well
Chapter Twenty-Two: Grandson.I DIDN’T want to embarrass her, but I was forced to push her away. Thinking about how Kayla might think once she knew that Sara kissed me, I’m sure it will frustrate her. I don’t want to assume but I need to see the possibility… and, Sara’s kiss doesn’t have any effect on me anymore. Instead, it disgusted me.“W-why?” she asked. Her face flashed a surprised expression, that she didn’t expect it from me.“I’m sorry, Sara. But you have to understand that I don’t love you anymore. And what’s between us is over and cannot be undone,” I replied honestly.She bite her lower lip, preventing it from trembling. It hurts seeing her get hurt because of course, our relationship lasted for ten years but… it doesn’t matter to me now. I pity her but it was because she’s hurt, not because I still love her.“I remembered how you wanted me to stay… why?” she asked. I wanted to tell her about how painful it was when she broke up with me. How it made me feel miserable whene
Chapter Twenty-Three: Worried.I WASN’T expecting them to come here. To be honest, when I planned on seducing Brandon to build a family with him and with Brent, I never thought of meeting Brandon’s parents even though he once talked about them. When they arrived and told me they were Brandon’s parents, Donna excused to let us talk, taking Brent with her for a walk. Now I was left here with them alone, drinking a herbal tea that Mrs. Moore especially made for me.“How was the tea?” she asked.I smiled and propped the tea cup on the saucer plate. “A little bit bitter but it’s fine.”She gently chuckled and then turned her head to Mr. Moore. “She’s honest. Brandon’s ex-girlfriend always says it tastes sweet or delicious when in fact it’s bitter.”“You’re right hon, I think she’s better than that woman.”I feel awkward sitting in front of them while they compare me to Brandon’s ex-girlfriend. Aren’t they feeling that I am not comfortable talking about that? And, how did they know about…
Chapter Twenty-Four: Request. THINKING about everything that happened this past week, there are lots of questions formed in my mind. Just like how no news came out after a rogue attacked the hospital. I didn't think of it at first because my mind was too occupied with how to protect my son. Now that I have a lot of time to think, I couldn't help but think about it. “Are you sure you’re okay?” I was snapped from what I am thinking when Ales touched my shoulder and asked. After turning my head to him and smiling, I shook my head. “Nothing, I think I forgot something this morning. I couldn't think of what it is though… Anyway, what happened last week when I wasn't here? Who assisted Sir Brandon?” I asked. That also bothered me! Ales shrugged. “It was Sir Evan, of course. He was always the one who replaces his assistant whenever his secretary has leaves, absences resigned, or got fired…” My brow raised. “So he changes secretary from time to time?” “Hmm, yes? In my past four yea
Chapter Thirty-Five: Mafia.Evening came and we are still in our search for Kayla and Brent, but we still haven't found them. I couldn't sit still; my patience was wearing thin as we looked for them. I will not be calm until I find my girlfriend and my son.As I sat down on the sofa, my phone suddenly rang. I hastily grabbed it, hoping it might be Kayla, but I was disappointed to see that the displayed number on the screen was an unknown number.“Hello, who is this?”"Brandon…”From the other line, I heard the voice of a woman. And because I had been familiar with her voice for ten years, I would never forget her soft voice. The voice of the woman who betrayed me, who I loved for years but turned out to be a fraud!"Sarah," I called out to her. "Why did you call?! I am fucking busy!""Oh, you are busy? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you, but I wanted to tell you that your girlfriend and your son are here at our house."My eyes widened at what I heard. "What did you say? And how d
Chapter Thirty-Four: Liar. Kayla’s POV: I wondered as I looked up at the man standing in front of our house's door. He looked older than Mom. What puzzled me was why he was looking for my Mom? Perhaps he’s… "Are you Mom's new boyfriend?" I asked, raising my brow. He chuckled gently and then shook his head. "No, I'm not her new boyfriend." "If that's the case, then who are you? And why are you looking for my Mom?" He stared at me intently. His eyes seemed familiar, like I had seen them before, but I couldn't figure out where I had seen those eyes. "Let's just say we knew each other back in our youth..." "Did you have a relationship before?" I asked directly. My heart raced, I got nervous. I didn't know why, but I had a different suspicion now… A suspicion that could be possible. "Yes," he replied. "Is she here? I'd like to talk to her." I clenched my fists while staring at him, my heart was pounding with nervousness. Those eyes... I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but… w
Chapter Thirty-Three: Philomeno Deringer.“RETREAT.”Although Brandon wanted to attack them right now, he has to step back. Smelling a familiar scent of blood, he finally remembered where he smelled it; the blood smelled like Kayla.“Why? Did I fear you?” Philomeno asked. “Oh poor Alpha, I thought you are strong? Why do you want to retreat?”He remained silent, his eyes turned red back to his normal eye color. Brandon was so mad, but he needs to calm himself. He shouldn’t do things harshly especially now that he found out that Philomeno might be Kayla’s father.“I can’t believe that a mere silver and wolfsbane will make you back down!” Philomeno laughed.“I’ll get back to you, Philomeno.”After that, he turned his back and run away from them. “Fire!” Philomeno shouted.However, they weren’t able to shoot even one limb of Brandon’s men. They’ve already run away from the hideout, leaving Philomeno clueless. Even Evan didn’t know what’s with Brandon. He can sense that there was somethi
Chapter Thirty-Two: Possible.AFTER having dinner, Brent quickly yawned and asked if they can sleep now. His sleep was interrupted earlier.“You should sleep now,” Brandon said then held Kayla’s hand. “I’ll walk you to my room. You can sleep there tonight.Confused, Kayla looked up at Brandon. “You’re not sleeping with us?” she asked.Brandon pressed his lips as he looked into Kayla. He doesn’t want to tell her about what he was planning to do tonight because he doesn’t want her to worry. “I’ll just have to run some work. Don’t worry, I’ll be back later,” he replied. Trying to reassure her that everything was fine.Looking at Brandon, Kayla knew that there was something wrong. A while ago when they were eating dinner with his parents, she can feel that Brandon is hiding a secret from her. And it hurts knowing that he didn’t trust her enough to hide it.“Brandon, I know that there’s something wrong. I want to know what it is…”Brandon entwined their fingers while he was holding Brent
Chapter Thirty-One: She Didn't Know.THREE days had passed and Kayla couldn't go anywhere else aside from their house. Brandon didn't let her until he was sure that everything was fine. They were guarded by Lycans outside and Brandon seemed uncontented, he even hired Diether.“I think the guards outside are enough, why does Brandon need to hire you?” Kayla asked after rolling her eyes.She didn't mean to be rude but she couldn't help it. She’s still not convinced with Diether. It bothers her every time he’s inside their house. But for her siblings and Brent, Diether was fine. Was she the only one who’s feeling indifferent towards him?“The Alpha wants to make sure that you and your family are alright. I came from a pack warrior when I was still in our pack. Don’t worry, he did a background check on me before he decided to hire me as your guard. Why can't you trust me?” he asked.“Maybe my guts felt that you’re not a good guy,” Kayla replied.“Your guts must be wrong, Miss Kayla.”Afte
Chapter Thirty: Diether White.NOW he knows the reason why some of his plans were ruined. He never suspected Sara once, because he really loves her and she’s a kind woman. Turned out that there was evil that was hiding behind her masked innocence.After he interrogates the human and the Lycan who attempted to abduct Kayla and Brent, he sents Diether to his home while he ordered his men to kill the Lycan who didn’t say anything even though he tried so hard to ask. While the human, sent him to their underground prison, he hadn’t decided on what to do with him.Brandon was sitting on the sofa while holding his head. He still couldn’t process what happened and what he discovered tonight. It was hard for him. His relationship with Kayla and their son was just getting started yet these problems are getting their way to living happily. He only wants peace for them but how would it happen if he has a lot of secrets lying beneath his identity as a C.E.O of Moore Food Corporation?A warm hand s
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Fooled.JUST BY thinking of Brandon, Kayla was surprised that he finally arrived. She was shocked by how Brandon took down the Lycan without doing much effort. He punched it once and it was already thrown to the ground. Kayla was still in shock, when Bradon lifted his head to her, making eye contact. Soon, Brent run towards him and was about to attack but Brandon embraced him and Brent started to calm down.“It was his first time, right?” Diether asked.Brandon didn't answer Diether, instead, he glared at him. “My Lycans lost their conscious, how did they take them down when they are one of the strongest warriors?” “I… didn’t know. Why are you looking at me like I have anything to do with this?”Shortly, Brent finally calmed down and he started to go back to his human form. As soon as Kayla saw that Brent was all fine, she didn’t hesitate to run toward him. Anthon opened the door and run to their mother. Fortunately, she’s fine, just minor bruises.“Your mother,
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Midnight Attack.Third Person POV:“LOOK I am not your enemy here, I know that you’re worried that I might hurt your family but trust me. I’m sure that there’s someone looking over Scott’s family.”Diether’s eyes looked sincere while saying those words towards Brandon. While Kayla was still not convinced, Brandon felt that. He held her hand and squeezed it gently.“Thank you for worrying for them, but I guess those people you are seeing are my guards.”Diether’s forehead wrinkled, seemed unconvinced but he just shrugged. “Alright… I think I should go now. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you. But if something happens, I’m still here to rescue. I am their neighbor, I can’t just sit there doing nothing if something might happen…” he said before leaving.After Diether left, Brandon turned his attention to Kayla, who was still worried. He smiled at her while entwining their fingers.“I think you don't have to worry. If your gut-feelings are right, my guards are there to r
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Hunters.I WOKE up late because I didn't get enough sleep last night. The whole night I’ve been worried about that man who talked to Sharlotte. I know that Brandon sent guards that were almost like air, so we couldn't see them. But I’m still worried.I was still groggy from sleep. Slowly walking to the kitchen to see if my Mom already cooked for us. But I almost dropped my jaw the moment I saw who was sitting on our table while talking gracefully with Mom!“Mom!” I exclaimed. “Why are you letting a stranger eat on our table?”Raising her head to me, the smile on her face subsided the moment she saw me.“Kayla, you're getting too rude. That's not how I raised you! Come on and sit, Brent wakes Sharlotte and Anthon for breakfast.”“What? And you’re going to wake up my siblings just to eat with a stranger?” I asked. “This man is flirting with my sister last night! And when I asked Sharlotte to go inside, he glared at me! He glared!” I said, pointing out the last word