BLURBJessica thought she knew her fate - until she discovered her true mate wasn't Antonio, the Alpha she'd longed for, but his best friend, Blake. But as she drew closer to the mysterious Blake, she uncovered the dark secrets he's kept hidden for years, secrets that threatened to destroy their budding bond. Meanwhile, Antonio, fueled by a sinister desire for control, will stop at nothing to reclaim Jessica, even if it means destroying her very soul. Torn between the lure of forbidden love and the danger that comes with it, Blake must confront his demons and decide: will he risk everything to save the woman he loves, or will his dark past prove too great a price to pay?****Chapter 1~ Desperate For His Love JESSICA As I watched Alpha Raven and his mate interact, I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. They were so in sync, so united. It was like they were one being, not two separate individuals. Unlike Antonio and I.I glanced at Olivia, who was gazing at her mate with ador
JESSICAI took another deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. For a second, it felt as if I wasn't breathing anymore, the weight had pressed down on me, I knew I needed some time. This wasn't just something I could go about doing. I needed time. Yes! I needed some time. I have never felt this worried for anything or anyone, Antonio's tend to be totally different and I have no idea why it had to be this way. But then, I have to keep trying, no matter how hard it seems. At least, for my mental health.She pulled me into a hug, knowing that was what I wanted. "Thank you for everything, for listening to me." I said again, as if the initial time I said that wasn't just enough to show how much I appreciate her care and concern."It's not a big deal. Besides, what are friends for?" She winked at me, gently rubbing her hand on my cheek.As we returned to the mansion, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. I was going to seduce Antonio, just as Olivia suggested. Maybe, just maybe, i
JESSICA I didn't realize when morning came, but when I woke up, I felt pain in my head. Every incident from last night came to my mind, Olivia's words... I tried to think about it and somehow I found out that she was right. What if I give love a chance, but this time not with Antonio? What if I do it with a different person? But that's not the problem. The problem is finding a man who's gonna love me just the same way I love him. I'm just tired, okay? I'm tired of everything. I'm tired of being a burden to someone.I'm tired of witnessing the man I love sleeping around with women like it's nothing. Sadly, he doesn't even care about my feelings. To him, everything he does is just so normal for any man to do.After I had my shower, I walked down to the dining room to check if there was something to eat. Besides, I had woken up later than my usual time, so breakfast should probably be ready by now.I stopped abruptly upon seeing the new lady comfortably sitting in the sitting room. I
JESSICAAfter I walked out on Antonia, I headed straight to the garden to find my peace. I didn't want anything to bother me, I didn't want anything to cause me more pain than I was feeling. I just wanted to let the pain off my head, off my chest, and the only place—the only way to get this peace of mind was the garden.The garden has been my favorite place since Antonio brought me to his home. I sat there, one minute I was busy with my phone, the next minute it's me, letting nature take over me. I couldn't recall how long I had sat there, but I knew for sure I had stayed longer than I expected.The evening came sooner than expected, unfortunately, I haven't come up with a perfect idea on how to leave this pack and everyone in it. Everyday, it feels more suffocating than it was. I can't bear the torture and hurt anymore.I decided to head back to the mansion, then I noticed there was a black car parked in front of the building which wasn't here during the day. I assumed that maybe, on
JESSICAUpon reaching Blake's mansion which took about an hour and thirty minutes from the roadside we had stopped earlier, I couldn't help but gasp in shock. Blake's home was extraordinarily beautiful. Apparently, the most beautiful mansion I have ever seen in my entire life.You know, I always thought Antonio had the most beautiful mansion in the world. But after setting my eyes on Blake's home, I think I must have overhyped Antonio's home. Everything about this place felt like I was in paradise, and if I'm to exaggerate, I'd say this was heaven on Earth.As if that wasn't enough, when I walked in, I was totally speechless. All I could do was admire, with my mouth slightly opened. "You wouldn't want flies flying into your mouth, would you?" He said with a smile.I realized how silly I had been staring, so I quickly closed my mouth. "Uhm... you have a beautiful home."He smiled. Damn, this was the first time watching him smile so genuinely and I'd say, his smile was the best I had se
BLAKEHow is that possible? How can she be my mate when she already belongs to Antonio? How is it even possible that we would share her as our mate, especially myself? I am one greedy man who never shared anything, especially things that matter a lot in my life. Not to talk of someone who I just figured out was my mate.I knew her wolf had realized what we were, and the feeling that came with it was so strong to neglect. I was lost in thoughts until Rodger walked in."Sorry to bother you, Your Majesty." He apologized but I wasn't bothered about his disturbance. "What is it?" I asked, demanding for the main reason he had come here."It's Alpha Antonio. He's demanding for his mate." My eyes widened. "Where is he now?" I asked, standing on my feet."In the sitting room." He answered."And Jessica?" She was my main priority now."In her room, I guess. Or should I call her downstairs?""No. Not yet. I need to figure out why he needs her." I said, walking out of my office to the sitting
JESSICAI couldn't explain how I felt when he said that, but the moon goddess knew well that my heart really melted so much that I couldn't say no. And the fact that he promised to save me, to protect me was the most fascinating word I have ever heard in my life.Yes, Antonio did say that when we first met, sadly, he never proved to me that he was going to protect me. Rather, he not only ruined my life, he tortured the hell out of me. But then, hearing those words from Blake, they felt super real. They felt so true that I knew that somehow, the moon goddess had heard my cry.Honestly, I really don't know what to say. All I could do right now is cry. I stood there, staring at him, my eyes blurred with the tears that clouded it. Mentally, I asked myself if all these were real or just my imagination playing games on me.The way he had defended me for the second time was a big green flag, not to talk of how he had respected my decision to stay in his home to Antonio's hearing.I wouldn't
OLIVIA"Mummy?" Zendaya called. "I can't sleep."I dropped my phone, turning to look at her. "Why?" I asked. "Are you scared?"She shook her head. "No. I just couldn't sleep.""What about your brother, Zender?"She rolled her eyes. "He couldn't even pet me to sleep, he just dozed off."I refrained myself from laughing or she'd end up getting more annoyed than she already was. "Well, since your dad isn't ready to sleep, why don't you join me instead?"Her face brightened with a smile as she nodded her head, then jumped on the bed to join me. "Thanks, mom."I tapped her by the back, gently rubbing her hair. Zendaya and her brother were only twelve, and they looked more like they were fifteen. I was looking more like a liar to people when I told them their age.But then... Who cares what they think?When I noticed she had slept off, I quietly walked out of the room to Raven's office where he'd been busily working on the countless paperwork. I had asked him a million times to teach me how