As soon as Hank left, Damien sat back in his chair, his mind racing. His daughter was alive, but why did Stephanie lie that she was dead?And Ava, what atrocities did she commit in his pack before fleeing, he would sniff her out from wherever she was hiding and make her pay for all her crimes. He slammed his fist on the desk, frustration boiling inside him.“Chris!” he called out, his voice echoing through the hall.Chris appeared quickly, sensing the tension in the air. "Yes, Alpha?" he asked, his voice hoarse “You called”"Find Ava," Damien ordered, his eyes still glowing faintly with anger. "I need answers, and someone has to pay for their sins."Chris nodded a hint of glint in his eyes. Finally, Alpha Damien was beginning to see what had been hidden from him for so long. "Understood, Alpha," he replied. But how was he going to find someone who had disappeared for almost eight years?He bowed slightly before turning to leave. **************Her twins were both alive. This single t
Stephanie stepped outside, where the car was ready and waiting. She took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. "Thank you," she said to the driver as she climbed in and shut the door behind her.During the drive to the venue, Stephanie forced herself not to dwell on the turmoil in her life. She knew she needed to stay composed and appear strong, not like a damsel in distress. She gazed out of the window, focusing on the passing scenery, trying to distract herself."We're here, ma'am," the driver announced, pulling up in front of the building. He got out and opened the door for her."Thank you," Stephanie said, stepping out of the car. She straightened her shoulders and took a deep breath, readying herself for the meeting.Before she entered the building, she checked her watch and smiled. She was early. "Perfect timing," she muttered to herself, feeling a small sense of satisfaction. This would give her enough time to settle in before the meeting commenced.Then an unexpected and
The atmosphere in the private hospital where Stephanie was admitted was very tense. Her face was pale against the white sheets where she lay on the hospital bed. A bandage covered the bullet wound on her shoulder, she had not noticed that she was shot as all her concern was about her driver not until she swooned and felt a sharp pain on her shoulders.Her father had been watching the news when the coverage of a shooting spree was made, and when he heard the name of the hotel he was alarmed, it was the same hotel where Stephanie had gone for a meeting. He watched the scene play out before him. The name of the victims was confirmed as Stephanie Hanks daughter and heir of business tycoon Mr. Hanks, some passersby had been shot and Ms Hanks's driver dead. He had gotten to the scene when Stephanie was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. He followed behind and once she was admitted he bulked up the hospital with security and had two guards stationed at the door of her ward.He watched
Stephanie's eyes fluttered open, and the first thing she saw was her father's concerned face. She smiled weakly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Dad..."Hank moved quickly to her bedside, his relief visible. He kissed her forehead gently, trying to hold back his tears. "You’re awake," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I was so afraid that I would lose you."Stephanie tried to shift in the bed, wincing slightly from the pain. “You won't lose me, not yet anyway.” She grinned through her obvious pain "How is Kayla?" she asked.Hank's expression softened. "She's fine, honey. Dr. Zita took her home, and I've made sure their security is tight."Stephanie sighed in relief. "Thank you, Dad."He hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "Someone else is here to see you."Stephanie's eyes widened with surprise. "Who? Did you bring Kayla here? I don’t want her to see me like this.""No, it’s not Kayla. It’s Alpha Damien. I called him over."A wave of alarm washed over Stephanie, mak
Stephanie had hoped and wanted to believe that Alpha Damien genuinely cared about her. She clung to the thought that he would visit as he had promised. However, four days had passed since she had been in the hospital, and he hadn't shown up again. Today was her final day at the hospital, and her father had already signed her discharge papers. They were preparing to leave as soon as he returned from the doctor's office.Her father noticed her somber expression as she sat at the edge of the bed. "Is everything alright, you look downtrodden?" he asked gently, taking a seat beside her. "The doctor said there's no health risk and you don't have any infection. He was quite surprised at how fast you've healed."Stephanie's eyes widened in alarm. "Does he suspect anything?" she asked, with concern. She had been unconscious when she arrived at the hospital and hadn't been able to determine if it was a human hospital or not.Her father reassured her, "Dr. Zita took care of everything. She said
Stephanie’s heart raced as comprehension dawned on her. The realization that he knew the identity of those responsible for the attempt on her life sent a chill down her spine. "Unfortunately, yes, I know who did this," her father said, his voice filled with regret. He looked down, the lines on his face deepening as he struggled with his emotions. "It's not something I wanted to burden you with right now, but I felt you needed to know that we're not in the dark about this."Stephanie's eyes widened, her mind racing with questions. "Who is it, Dad? Who would want to hurt me like this?" She felt a knot form in her stomach, the fear of the unknown making her feel vulnerable and exposed.Her father reached out, gently squeezing her hand. "Listen, Stephanie," he began, his tone soft, "I want you to focus on recovering. You've already been through so much. The stress of knowing the details won't help your healing process.""But I need to know," Stephanie insisted, her voice trembling. "How
Alpha Damien decided to make a decision that he felt was long overdue, especially after what happened. He would take Caleb to see his mother, Stephanie. It was not an easy decision to make because he had vowed never to let her see Caleb since he thought that she left him and ran away, what he had not expected was the feeling of relief as if a weight seemed to lift from his shoulders upon making up his mind. The thought of reuniting his son with Stephanie filled him with a strange sense of peace as if he were finally doing something right amidst the chaos of their lives.He had already spoken to Caleb about meeting his mother, and the boy's excitement was out of the roof. Caleb talked about it constantly, his innocent enthusiasm a stark contrast to the complexities of the situation. Alpha Damien smiled every time Caleb asked, "When can I see Mommy?" The boy's anticipation was infectious, and it only strengthened Damien's resolve to make the meeting happen.The plan was simple: he woul
The worst part was doubting her pregnancy. Ava had told him that Stephanie had been dating an omega since becoming a slave, and he had believed every word. He had accused Stephanie of infidelity and questioned the legitimacy of their children, and all the while, he had been the fool. Now, the truth was clear: Stephanie had been innocent all along. Ava had been the deceitful one, weaving a web of lies that he had been too blind to see through.Now, he had two children who were strangers to each other, and a daughter he had never known. For the first time in a long while, Damien felt panic grip his heart. What if his daughter refused to accept him as her father? What if she hated him for the years of neglect and abandonment? The thought was unbearable.He stood up and walked over to the window, looking out at the pack grounds. The weight of his mistakes bore down on him like a heavy veil. He had spent so much time trying to be the perfect Alpha, maintaining his image and authority, that