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
Alpha Damien felt as if everything was spiraling around him. Chris being in a coma was a blow that hit harder than he had anticipated. Chris had been his confidant, his right-hand man, and a crucial part of managing the pack's affairs. The idea of losing him was terrifying, a fear that nagged at him, even though Chris was showing signs of recovery.His dilemma wasn't unfounded, he had yet to see or speak to Stephanie since the incident. He didn't have her contact information, and their few encounters over the past nine years had been brief and strained. They hadn't exchanged more than a few words since reconnecting a few months back, and there was no opportunity for him to get her number. He was concerned she might think he had abandoned her again after promising to visit.Remembering that Stephanie's father had called him to the hospital, Damien checked his call list and found the number. He hesitated for a moment, then dialed. The call went unanswered after two rings, and he assumed
The room seemed to close in on Stephanie as she stared at the boy, her son, for the first time. It took every ounce of her strength to hold back tears, overwhelmed by the reality of the moment. She felt her father's hand loosen its hold on hers, silently encouraging her to make the next move.Stephanie slowly approached Caleb, her heart pounding in her chest. She knelt down to his level, a warm, tearful smile spreading across her face. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, her emotions were all over the place.Caleb looked at her with wide, innocent eyes. "Are you my mummy?" he asked, his voice soft and curious.Stephanie nodded, unable to speak, and pulled him into a gentle hug. The little boy wrapped his arms around her, returning the embrace with surprising strength. They stayed like that for a few precious moments, her tears finally spilling over.Caleb pulled back slightly, his tiny hands reaching up to wipe away her tears. "Don't cry," he said, his voice filled with concern.Ste
Kayla burst through the door, bubbling with excitement. "Mom, guess what! I made a new friend at school, and she invited me to her birthday party!" she exclaimed, her eyes bright with joy. But her enthusiasm quickly faded as she took in the scene before her. A boy was sitting on her mother's lap and a man she didn't recognize standing with Grandpa.Hank noticed Kayla's sudden hesitation and smiled warmly. "Come here, Kayla," he signaled to her. She ran over and settled beside him, her eyes never leaving the strangers.Alpha Damien felt a pang in his chest at the sight of Kayla's guarded expression. So he decided to speak to her and not wait to be introduced "Hello, Kayla," he greeted gently, his tone warm and friendly. She had Stephanie’s eyes, those same deep, searching eyes, and the resemblance between her and Caleb was unmistakable, though she was slightly smaller."Hi," Kayla responded warily, her gaze shifting between him and the boy in her mother's lap. "Mom, why is there a boy
As they drove back to the pack's territory, Alpha Damien glanced at his son, curious about his thoughts on the day's events. "What do you think?" he asked, his eyes on his son.Caleb turned to him, tilting his head in thought. "Think about what?""About everything," Alpha Damien clarified. "Meeting your grandfather, your sister, and your mother." He noticed Caleb's face light up with a smile at the mention of his mother."I think it's cool to have more family," Caleb said, grinning. "I love Mum, especially. She seems kind and very emotional. I've never seen anyone cry as much as she did.""She cried because she thought you were gone," Alpha Damien explained gently. "And seeing you for the first time was overwhelming for her."Caleb nodded thoughtfully. "You're right, Dad.""And what about your sister, Kayla? What do you think of her?"Caleb shrugged, a hint of uncertainty in his expression. "She seemed a bit mean, but I think she was just being protective of Mum. I feel like we'll get