Liam’s pov. As I sat there, the shock from the encounter still lingering in my bones, I couldn't help but stare at the man in front of me. My mind was racing, trying to come up with the right words to say. Who had employed me? It was a question that weighed heavily on my mind, and I had no idea how to approach it. I felt completely clueless about the people in this mall, let alone who had hired me.But then, to my surprise, the man spoke up again. "Anyway, go and stay at that place, I will prepare their food," he said, finalizing his decision. A wave of relief washed over me, grateful that he had taken back his previous words. If he hadn't, I didn't even want to think about what could have happened.I followed his instructions and made my way to the designated seating area. As I sat down on the bench, my mind couldn't help but drift back to Chloe. I could still see the shock and disbelief on her face when she saw me. I knew she wasn't expecting me, and I imagined that a thousand ques
Chloe’s pov. My body jolted the moment I laid eyes on Liam entering the room. It was as if an electric shock ran through me, stirring up a mix of emotions and thoughts. I couldn't help but recall everything Lia had said. Was she telling the truth? And why, out of all people, did I have to see Liam here?I watched Liam as he walked towards us, ready to take our order. My tongue seemed to twist and tangle, making it difficult for me to speak. It was like my mind was racing, trying to process everything at once.When Liam mentioned that he would come back to take our order, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I knew Alpha Jax would start suspecting me again if Liam spent too much time with us. The last thing I wanted was for him to question the nature of my relationship with Liam.In the past, when Alpha Jax trusted me implicitly and never doubted me for a second, I would have been honest with him. But now, with the shadow of Alice hanging over us, I couldn't risk it. Even if I
Chloe’s pov. I woke up with a jolt, my heart pounding in my chest like a drum. The room was pitch black, and I could feel the rough texture of the ropes digging into my skin. It was as if they had tied me down with the strength of a thousand knots. Panic surged through my veins as I realized the gravity of my situation. I had been kidnapped.My mind raced, desperately trying to make sense of what had happened. How did I end up in this nightmare? I strained my ears, hoping to catch any sound that could give me a clue about my captors or my location. But all I could hear was the sound of my own labored breaths and the pounding of my heart, echoing in the silence.The cloth that covered my head felt suffocating, like a shroud of darkness that enveloped me. It made it hard to breathe, hard to think. I fought against the claustrophobia that threatened to consume me, determined not to let fear paralyze me. With every ounce of strength, I began to wiggle and twist, hoping to loosen the rope
Chloe’s POV I couldn't believe my eyes as they landed on Jax, my heart pounding in my chest. My pants shifted uncomfortably as a mix of fear and confusion washed over me. What was happening? Why had he kidnapped me? I thought he had regretted his actions towards me, that we had built a foundation of trust together.I tried to make sense of the situation, but Jax's expression gave nothing away. His face was hardened, his gaze fixed on something in the room, completely ignoring me. It was as if I was invisible to him, as if our connection meant nothing.Questions swirled in my mind, each one more bewildering than the last. What could be the reason behind his sudden betrayal? Had I misjudged him all along? The weight of disappointment settled heavily on my shoulders, threatening to crush my spirit.Memories of our time together flashed before my eyes, moments of laughter, vulnerability, and shared dreams. How could it all come crashing down like this? I had believed in Jax, in the perso
Liam’s POV. My heart pounded in my chest, a mix of fear and anger coursing through my veins. One of my rogue had just informed me that Lia had been kidnapped. But what made it even more terrifying was the fact that the camera we had attached to her body had been disconnected. I clenched my fists, my mind racing as I tried to figure out where Lia could possibly be.I stared at the laptop screen in front of me, my eyes fixated on the scene playing out. Every second that passed felt like an eternity, each frame on the screen fueling my determination to find Lia and bring her back safely.The fear for Lia's safety gnawed at my insides, making it hard to think clearly. I couldn't bear the thought of her being in danger, I had to find her, no matter the cost.As the scene played on, I noticed a flicker of movement in the corner of my eye. My heart skipped a beat as I focused my attention on the screen, It was the moment where they had kidnapped Chloe, The fear gripped me, sending shivers
Liam’s pov. "Liam," I heard Lia's voice tremble through the phone, and my heart skipped a beat. It was as if she was in danger, and my entire body became restless with worry."Lia! Where are you?" I exclaimed, my voice filled with concern and urgency. I needed to know where she was, to protect her, to be by her side."I am... I am," Lia's voice stammered, and my heart sank. Something was definitely wrong. And then, I heard another voice, a man's voice, speaking in a harsh tone. My mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle of what was happening."You only said you wanted to check if he's okay," the man's voice sneered, and my blood boiled. Who was this person? And why were they treating Lia this way?"Yes, I just wanted to ask how he is doing. Can you please give me back the phone?" Lia's voice wailed, filled with desperation and fear. My grip on the phone tightened, my knuckles turning white. I couldn't bear to hear her in such distress."What's happening? Lia, where are you?"
Chloe POVI couldn't believe my eyes when I saw how wicked Alpha Jax turned out to be. We had built something together, or so I thought. But it turns out I was just fooling myself. The shock was still coursing through my body, making me feel unsteady.And just when I was trying to calm my nerves, I heard the news about Lia being kidnapped. Who could do such a thing? Kidnapping Lia, of all people? Even though I had only known her for a short while, I couldn't help but worry about her.From what I've seen and heard about Lia, she's truly one of a kind. She's brave and selfless, going to great lengths to save me. I need to find a way to reach out to her and let her know how grateful I am. I also want to apologize for doubting her and making it hard for her to believe. It's the least I can do.I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Liam's voice trembled with desperation as he spoke on the phone, expressing his deep worry for Lia. It was evident that he cared for her deeply, just like his
Author's P O VAs Alpha Jax and Ryan made their way home, a boiling rage burned within Jax's chest. The memory of the man who had bested him in combat and saved Chloe taunted and taunted him.Angry and frustrated, Jax longed to unleash the power of his wolf form, but his illness had robbed him of that ability, leaving him feeling powerless and vulnerable.He'd never felt this defeaed in his whole lofe and position as an Alpha."I would leave for my room, Alpha" Ryan bowed lightly. Either Jax didn't hear him or totally ignored him, because he gave no reply.Ryan took that as his cue, leaving for his chamber leaving Jax to nurse his thought and defeat.Jax stormed his room angrily. Different thoughts ran in his head.The humiliation of being defeated by a mere Stranger or whoever he was gnawed at him, fueling a raging fire within his soul. His wolf instincts clamored for vengeance, for retribution against the one who had taken Chloe away from him.Unable to contain his fury any longer,
Chloe’s POV The house was unusually quiet when Chloe returned. Normally, the laughter and chatter of her children greeted her at the door, but this time, only the faint rustle of maids working in the background broke the silence. She glanced at her phone as she stepped inside, hoping for a message from Liam, but her notifications were blank.Chloe inhaled deeply, forcing herself to relax. Liam will handle it, she reminded herself. He had promised to confront Mendy, and if there was one thing Liam excelled at, it was handling difficult situations. She pushed aside her worry and decided to make the most of the evening.“Mrs. Liam,” one of the maids greeted her with a polite smile, “would you like us to prepare anything for dinner?”Chloe shook her head, an idea forming in her mind. “No, I’ll take care of it tonight. I want to do something special.”The maid’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but she didn’t protest. Chloe rarely took over in the kitchen, but tonight felt like the perf
Author’s POVMendy’s sharp eye was on Liam, his presence commanding attention. She felt the weight of her anger bubbling beneath her carefully composed exterior, but she masked it with a small smile. Her posture was relaxed, almost lazy, as if she had all the time in the world.Liam’s expression was the opposite—his jaw was clenched tight, and his fiery gaze was locked on her. Even without his Alpha aura pressing down on the room, his presence was intimidating enough. The principal, standing nearby, cleared his throat nervously.“Mr. Liam, perhaps we can—”“This doesn’t concern you,” Liam cut her off sharply, his tone cold but controlled. He turned his attention back to Mendy, his voice steady but laced with steel. “We need to talk. Alone.”The principal hesitated, but Mendy stepped forward, gesturing for him to leave. “It’s fine,” she said sweetly, her tone dripping with false politeness. “I can handle this. There’s no need to worry.” She added. The principal looked between them, he
Liam’s POV The house was eerily quiet when I stepped inside. Too quiet. I called out Chloe’s name, my voice echoing in the space. No answer. My eyes swept the living room, every corner tidy as usual, but something about the silence felt off. She hadn’t mentioned going anywhere.“Chloe?” I tried again, moving toward the kitchen. Nothing.My pulse quickened, an uneasy knot forming in my chest. I pulled out my phone and dialed her number for the third time, only to hear it ring faintly from somewhere upstairs. She wasn’t answering. I bolted up the stairs, following the sound to our bedroom, and found her phone on the nightstand, the screen lighting up with my name.“She left without it,” I muttered, running a hand through my hair.Panic began to creep in. Chloe wasn’t careless with her phone, and the thought of her being unreachable only amplified my worry. I sat on the edge of the bed, trying to think. She might have gone to her office. That seemed like the logical explanation.Without
Liam’s POV The meeting room was quiet, except for the sound of the projector humming as it displayed charts and statistics. My foreign clients sat stiffly across the table, their expressions grim. I could see the anger in their eyes, the way their eyes darted nervously. They were losing faith in me, and it was starting to show.“Your warehouses are no longer safe,” one of them said, breaking the silence. His voice was sharp, accusing. “It’s like someone knows every location. This isn’t just a coincidence, Mr. Liam. We’re being targeted.” He uttered with a greeted teeth. I leaned back in my chair, forcing a calm smile onto my face. “I understand your concerns,” I said evenly, though inside I was seething. “But I assure you, my team is handling the situation. We’ve reinforced security measures, and we’re monitoring all activities closely.” I tried to reassure them but their gaze was unyielding. “Are you sure that’s enough? This isn’t just bad luck,” one of them said, his voice cold.
Chloe’s POV The very next day, I found myself standing in front of the school, my kids clutching each of my hands. It was supposed to feel normal, dropping the kids off, and watching them run through the gates. But it didn’t. My chest tightened with each step closer to the entrance. Liam had reassured me endlessly last night, but no amount of comforting words could erase the lingering unease swirling in my mind.“Mommy, can we go now?” Aria tugged at my hand impatiently, breaking my train of thought.“Not yet, sweetheart,” I said, forcing a smile and crouching down to their level. “I need you both to promise me something. If anything feels wrong or someone says something that makes you uncomfortable, you tell your dad or come straight to me. Okay?”“Okay,” they chorused, although Asher gave me a skeptical look. He had her father’s no-nonsense expression, sharp for a six-year-old.I kissed their foreheads and sent them through the gates, my heart sinking further as they disappeared in
Chloe’s POV The first few days of Mendy’s presence at the school had been uneventful. It was almost as if she were trying to prove herself, and I couldn’t figure out why that bothered me so much. Whenever I went to drop the kids off, she would always smile to greet the kids, praising them for every little thing, acting like the perfect, doting teacher. But the way she looked at them, the way she got just a little too close, set my nerves on edge.It wasn’t even the way she treated them that bothered me. It was how my children were responding to her. Every day, it seemed, I’d hear them tell me how great Mendy was, how she helped them with this or that, how she made them feel so special. I tried to smile, to be supportive, but deep down, a jealousy I couldn’t control bubbled up inside me. I wanted them to see me that way. I wanted to be the one they ran to when they needed praise or affection.The worst part was how they’d grown so attached to her. They came home with stories about Men
Chloe’s POV The car engine hummed beneath me, but my thoughts were a constant, swirling storm. I couldn’t shake the image of Mendy’s face from my mind. Her too-sweet smile, her fake warmth toward my children—it was all wrong. Something about her felt off. I gripped the steering wheel harder, my fingers aching from the pressure. I needed to talk to Liam. I needed to hear his voice, to feel some semblance of calm, and also to inform him about Mendy. I pulled over to the side of the road, brought out my phone, and dialed his number.The phone rang twice before he picked up, his voice strained. “Chloe?”“Liam, I—” I stopped myself, trying to gather my thoughts. “I don’t know what to do. The principal introduced Mendy as the kids’ new teacher today. She’s been assigned to their class permanently. I can’t— I just can’t trust her with them.”I could hear Liam take a sharp breath on the other end of the line. He sounded tired and worn out, and I hated that. I hated that he had so much on
Chloe’s POV I couldn’t stop the guilt creeping up my spine as I marched into the principal’s office, demanding a transfer for Aria and Luis. The decision gnawed at me, a tiny voice whispering that I was letting my anger control me, but I shoved it aside. My children didn’t belong in a classroom with Mendy.“I understand your concerns, Mrs. Liam,” the principal said, her tone professional but edged with impatience. “However, I must remind you that we’re the top school in the city. Transferring them now would not only disrupt their education but limit their future opportunities.”I folded my arms, my frustration bubbling over. “And I understand that you think this is the best school, but you don’t understand the history I have with that woman. She’s not safe to be around my children.”The principal sighed, looking at me as if I were a stubborn child throwing a tantrum. “Mendy has done nothing to warrant such concerns. She’s been a model professional since she started here. I’ve reviewe
Chloe’s POV The moment the words left the principal’s mouth, I froze, every part of me stiffening like I’d been struck by lightning.“Yes,” she said, “She’ll be Aria and Luis’ teacher this year. We’re so lucky to have her, she’s been an absolute gem.”I blinked, sure I’d misheard. “I’m sorry,” I said slowly, my voice trembling with the effort to stay calm. “You’re saying Mendy is my children’s teacher? Or am I just mishearing?”“No you’re not mishearing,” the principal replied, beaming. “She graciously agreed to step in after the original teacher had an accident. We’re very fortunate to have someone so qualified and committed join us at such short notice.” She explained. I stared at her, my mind struggling to process the words. My heart began to race, panic rising in my chest. Mendy. Of all people. Why is this happening to me? “You’ve got to be joking,” I said, my voice sharper now.The principal frowned slightly, the warmth in her expression faltering. “I’m not joking, Mrs. Liam.