Chloe’s POV. Ryan walked right through the midst of the maids, and they all made way for him to come stand in front of me. He announced loudly that Alpha Jax requested me to sit beside him. I was shocked, my eyes widening as I looked at him. He had a gentle smile on his face.The maids started murmuring amongst themselves, but I didn't really care. Ryan moved to the side, giving me the chance to walk in front of him. I couldn't help but feel a rush of happiness and excitement. It felt like a dream come true.I took quick steps, walking towards where Alpha Jax was sitting. My eyes never left his side, and both Our eyes were locked on each other. It was like a fairytale moment, and I couldn't believe that a day like this could turn into something so amazing. I had always wondered how I would stand before him, and now I was walking towards him like a princess.All the eyes in the retribution room were on me. I knew that some of them might be irritated, given my past experiences in this
Chloe’s POV. My heart thumped a hundred miles. How could you steal something and still have the audacity to look for it? It sounds absurd, but I don't want to be the type to judge without listening.I watched as Miss Ann crawled to the front, leaving only an inch between her and Jax. Her eyeball rolled to the side, as if she was searching for what to say. Hot tears streamed down her face as she cleared her throat.My ears formed a perfect silence, and my heart aligned with the stillness in the room, eager to hear what Miss Ann had to say."The jade... the jade was gifted to me by your late wife," she spoke, but I found it hard to believe her words.Whoever would believes her word? the only person who could testify to it is Jax's late wife, who is no longer here.I shifted my gaze to Alpha Jax. He had a mix of emotions swelling on his face, as if contemplating whether to believe her or take the other route."You're not ready to open up to us, right? Tell me, how the hell am I supposed
Liam’s POV. The journey was incredibly tiring. After searching half of the city, we finally decided to head to a hotel on the street as night approached.The hotel wasn't as big as the ones we've been staying at, but it was still pretty spacious compared to some others.I led my crew into the hotel and we went straight to the attendant to book our rooms.We each got our own room and settled in for the night.It's frustrating and confusing that we still haven't found Chloe. We've searched almost everywhere in the city, but she's nowhere to be found.I know I don't have the exact location she's in, but since she left MayHill with nothing, she shouldn't have gone too far from home. Without much with her, she's likely relying on the kindness of others.My mind is restless, and I won't be able to relax until I see her.As I made my way to the room I booked, I heard a noise coming from another room. It's strange that the hotel manager hasn't addressed it yet. If the noise continues, it's g
Liam’s POV. "I'm here to take her with me," I declared, watching the shock on everyone's faces.Looking around, I noticed the intense gazes on me, especially from my crew, whose mouths were wide open. It's unusual for me to get involved in matters that don't concern me, but this time, I felt compelled to act.As I gazed at the girl, a stranger to me, tears streaming down her face, a pang of guilt hit me. I couldn't shake the feeling of regret for sending her away yesterday, even after her desperate pleas for help.Swiftly, I pulled her close to stand by my side, signaling to my crew to keep their distance. Causing a scene here could attract unwanted attention from the police, and that's the last thing I want.“What are you doing?” the guy who had taken the girl away the night before demanded, his face showing a mix of anger and concern."I said I'm taking her with me, do I need to repeat myself for you to understand a simple sentence?" I retorted with a smirk, noticing murmurs starti
Chloe’s POV. The moon embraced my eyes, and as I swiftly opened them, I gazed at the already white sky, stretching my body lazily. Flickering my eyes repeatedly. I know I slept late, and that's why I woke up late. I wonder why I slept late, and that's when my mind drifts back to the feverish kiss Alpha Jax shared with me and I quickly sat on the bed. I close my mouth, feeling my cheeks redden as I remember the passionate kiss. The moment our hot breath collided forming a room for spectacles The way his tongue did justice to my mouth, how his soft hand squeezed my ass gently using it to generate a moan from me, the gentle moan coming out from his mouth when I reciprocated the kiss.I must say, this was my first kiss, and I enjoyed it. I wish for more of it. If not for Ryan, who had cleared his throat, distracting us yesterday, maybe it would've led to something even steamier.I slap my head at the thought of making something steamy. I should've been lucky Ryan intervened. If Alpha J
Chloe’s POV. I stood like a statue while trying to figure out what to do. Yeah, we kissed yesterday, so why am I making a simple hug such a big deal?I lifted my hand, ready to return the hug, but then he let go, and my hands fell back.My gaze could only scan the floor, my cheeks kind of red and shy.I felt his finger raise my head up, and our eyes met. He stared at me intensely, as if he was trying to devour me.He used his left hand to support my waist, pulling me closer as we exchanged breath through our noses before leaving me and walking to the stool."I'm taking you somewhere," he said, grabbing his car key from the stool and starting to lead me out.I wondered where he was taking me. I just hoped it would be somewhere I'd appreciate, not the other way around.He held my hand as we walked out, with different eyes on us, but he didn't care, and neither did I. I knew nobody would dare make a sound at that moment.We went to the parking lot, and I stood staring in awe. I never ex
Chloe’s POV I wrapped my hands around his chest, resting my face against him. I knew he would be wondering what was going on, but I preferred this to letting Liam see me.He walked beside us, his footsteps halting, making my body shake nervously as I held Jax even tighter."Did he see me?" my mind raced, sweat dripping from my body. “Please go, please” hot sweat formed out of my body as I pleaded inwardly. I noticed Alpha Jax's hand trying to lift my face to meet his gaze, but my grip tightened, I won't let him go until Liam evict the scene, I'm not ready to be catch. I heard Liam leave and waited for several minutes before lifting my head from Jax's chest and looking into his eyes."What's gotten into you?" he asked, holding my arms. I shook my head slowly."Nothing, I'm fine. Please let go, I don't want to be here anymore," I said, walking towards where we had parked the car. Jax followed me."I thought you were getting something for someone. What's wrong with leaving suddenly? W
Chloe’s POV. He released my breast and ended the kiss, causing me to open my eyes gently. Our gazes met, and he asked, “Should I stop?” I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. Despite enjoying the moment, I didn't want to feel powerless. “If you want me to stop, I will,” he offered. But I didn't want him to stop. This was my first time experiencing such a passionate moment, and I was glad it was with Ajax. I didn't want it to end.Without saying a word, I closed my eyes tightly, mustering my courage, and our lips met once more. I kissed his lower lip deeply, savoring the moment.His hand gripped my waist, and I instinctively wrapped my legs around him. When I opened my eyes, he was already standing, carrying me effortlessly with my arms around his neck.He guided us closer to the bed, gently lowering me onto it. My legs remained wrapped around him, and our lips met again, this time with even more intensity, heat, and allure than before.As he undressed, finding his nipple
Chapter 56. Chloe's POV. I paced around when I heard that my kids were nowhere to be found. I hope that Mendy had not taken them away from me for that would be an utter disaster. My heart was beating faster than a sports car but I didn't even know what to say. A few minutes later, the kids came barreling into the house with excitement in their eyes. I was worried sick, but they were busy enjoying themselves out there. It was wild, to say the least. "Where did you go all along?" "We were at Miss Mendy's place." "Mendy?" "Yes, she gave us something to eat and it was pretty tasty," Aria answered with a small smile. "Tasty? Why are you going over to your teacher's house without my consent?" I asked them. "Is there any reason why I shouldn't allow my kids to visit their lovely teacher?" "You should have told me right from the start. I don't appreciate you taking them anywhere without my consent. This isn't even to be negotiated. How don't you see this as a problem?"
Chapter 55. Liam's POV. "Where are we going to?" Asher inquired curiously making me wonder what exactly the problem was. I was waiting to see what could be done concerning these children because they seemed to have a stronger mind of their own. Courtesy of their mother. Chloe influenced the kids because that was the only reason they would ask me such deep questions like adults. "When we get to this place, I want you to be well-behaved. If not, I'm going to take you back immediately," I told both of them Aria looked up at me, inspecting my eyes. "Are you serious right now?" My eyes widened at her language. Again Chloe was to be blamed. "I don't understand what exactly you are talking about but I just want you to be mindful of whatever you are doing." "Tell me what exactly you want. You cried that you wanted to come with me, and I allowed you, and now you're asking if I'm serious? Spare those languages for your mom." Asher looked at me as though I had said something
Chapter 54 Chloe’s POV My heart beat faster as I watched Chloe fall down on the floor, my eyes widened. At first, I thought she was joking until I used my leg to tap her ass, and she refused to lift her body up. “Chloe, stop joking and wake up. Stand up right now!” I lamented, praying for her to get up, but instead, her body remained on the floor. My heart started beating even faster. “Dad! Mom!” I heard a voice from behind, and I turned only to find Aria walking toward me, her brows furrowed. “Dad, what happened to Mom?” Her small voice yelled as she ran to Chloe, leaning beside her and tapping her forehead. “Dad, she is hot! She is feeling hot!” she screamed, and I had no option but to lean toward Chloe and touch her forehead. She felt like somebody who had just been pulled out of hot water. Sweat erupted out of my body as I raised my gaze up. “Aria, stand up. Go to your room. I will be back, let me take Mommy to the hospital,” I said, and she nodded, though she hesitated fo
Chapter 53 Chloe’s POV I hesitated, unsure whether I should assist Liam or not. My gaze lingered on him, filled with a mix of anger and resentment. Initially, I decided to leave him to his fate, but when he groaned in pain, my resolve wavered. I turned back to him, and a wave of sadness washed over me. Reluctantly, I chose to help him. I approached him, bending down to his level, and gently assisted him to his feet. I tried lifting him up, but he seemed heavy. No matter how hard I tried, he kept falling back onto the floor. I didn't know what to do as sadness bubbled up in my mind. I sat down beside him with a trembling body. Tears streamed down my cheek, I didn't know why or what made everything change suddenly. The Liam I got mated to is not the one sitting beside me. The Liam I know would never go out and get himself drunk. The Liam I know would never raise his voice at me, no matter what the situation was. But the one sitting on the floor was totally different. I cleaned th
Chapter 52 Chloe’s POV The silence in the house feels suffocating, and the thought in my chest refuses to lift no matter how much I try to distract myself. The kids are upstairs playing, and I sit alone on the living room couch, staring blankly at the window side. How did we get here? I run my hands through my hair, frustration building as the memories flood back, Liam’s words, his accusations, the bitterness in his voice when he said I’d caused him to lose so much. Every time I replay it, I come up empty. What did I do to deserve this? Where did I go so wrong? Blaming myself is easier than facing the possibility that Liam might be wrong. If it’s my fault, at least I have some control. “Mama?” I heard Asher voice, interrupting my thoughts, and I look up to see him standing at the edge of the room, his wide eyes filled with concern. “Yes, sweetheart?” I say, forcing a smile that feels like it might crack my face. “Are you okay?” He asks, walking closer. His small hand reaches
Chapter 51 Liam’s POV I slam the door behind me, my breath was heavy with anger. Each step i took away from Chloe feels like I’m putting distance between myself and the chaos she brings, but I know it’s a temporary reprieve. Her face lingers in my mind, etched with defiance and hurt, and it only fuels the storm brewing inside of me. I head to the trails behind the house, hoping a run will clear my head. The cool air hits my face as I start, my feet pounding against the dirt path. My muscles ache in ways they haven’t before, and my breath catches, uneven and unfamiliar. Something feels… off. I slow to a walk, pressing a hand to my chest. It’s not just physical, there’s a shift deep within me, something I can’t quite place. My wolf stirs uneasily, a low growl vibrating at the edges of my consciousness. “What now?” I mutter aloud, running a hand through my hair. My wolf didn’t answer, but his presence is stronger, more persistent. It’s like he’s trying to tell me something, b
Chapter 50Chloe’s POV My heart trembles and tears stain my lash. Hearing him calling me a weak wolf makes me more. “Is that what you want, Liam?” My voice is soft but trembling in a way that I could even hear. I search his face, desperate to find something, anything that might make sense of the mess we’ve become.He falters, just for a second. His lips parted as if he were going to say something, and for the briefest moment, I saw the man I was mated to. The man who once held me when I was breaking. But then, as quickly as it came, it’s gone. His jaw tightens, and his eyes harden like steel.“I can’t keep doing this,” he mutters, running a hand through his hair. “I’m tired of everything, I remember…” His voice trails off, and I can see the wheels turning in his head.“Remember what?” I ask, stepping closer. “What is it, Liam? What have I done that’s so unforgivable? Just tell me so I can fix it.”His eyes snap to mine, and the anger there burns like fire. “Fix it?” He lets out a b
Chapter 49Chloe’s POV“Yes cheating, did you think I don’t get to find out? Did you think you married a good!” His voice was sharp cutting through the stillness in the house. “Wha…t are you talking about?” I asked unable to comprehend what I was hearing. “I can’t believe I ever let you into my life, you cheat!” His voice is sharp and the weight of them feels like a punch to my chest.I flinch, my breath hitching as I process what he’s just said. “Liam, I—”“Don’t.” He raises his hand to silence me, his gaze colder than I’ve ever seen it. “Just don’t. I made the mistake of trusting you at first, a huge mistake. You—” he gestures toward me with disdain “—you’ve brought nothing but chaos into my life,” he breathed out heavily. My mouth opens to pronounce something, but no words come out. For a second, I’m stunned. Hurt. But then the anger sets in. “You don’t get to talk to me like that,” I say, my voice trembling but steady.He narrows his eyes. “Don’t I? After everything, you thin
Book 2 Chapter 48 Author’s POV The weight of Liam’s words cut deep into her heart, each syllable striking Chloe like a physical blow. She stared at him, her breath catching in her throat. “What do you mean by that?” she demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and disbelief. He didn’t answer. Instead, he busied himself with his phone, scrolling through it as though she weren’t even there. The casual indifference in his actions ignited a fire in her chest. “Liam!” she snapped, stepping closer. “What do you mean I’m overreacting? Say it to my face.” He didn’t even look up. The phone in his hand buzzed, and before Chloe could say another word, he answered it. “Mendy,” Liam said, his voice softening, a stark contrast to the irritation he’d shown Chloe moments before. “No, it’s fine. Don’t worry about it. She’s just being dramatic again.” Chloe’s heart stopped. Her chest tightened as the words registered. He’s talking about me. She stood frozen, every muscle in her body