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LilaThe car rolled to a smooth stop in front of a sprawling mansion cloaked in the dark majesty of the surrounding forest. Its towering, ornate gates stood as a silent testament to power and tradition. My pulse quickened at the sight. This wasn’t just any house—it was his pack house.Before I could open the door, Elliot’s hand shot out, gripping mine with firm authority. “You’re my date tonight, Lila. Act like it,” he instructed, his tone sharp enough to make my hackles rise.I glared at him, but he was already stepping out of the car and circling around to my side. With a gallant, almost mocking flourish, he opened the door for me. “Trying to be chivalrous now?” I quipped, sliding my hand into his outstretched one. “At least, be a gentleman.”His lips curled into that infuriating smirk I was beginning to recognize too well. “You’re looking breathtakingly gorgeous tonight, honey,” he said, his teal-blue eyes lingering on my body with an intensity that made my skin prickle.“And you’re
ElliotI barely spared a thought for Graham or his insufferable daughter. Gia had always been clingy, making it painfully obvious that she wanted to trap me in her web. She wasn’t the first, and she wouldn’t be the last. Women like her had a strategy—get pregnant, secure a mate, and enjoy the prestige of being Luna. The rules of our pack were clear: no wolf could shirk the responsibility of a pup, males would have to marry the she-wolf if they got her pregnant, and she was very well aware of it since my father used it to get married again after my mother’s death. But Gia had never interested me, not even enough for a fling.She wasn’t Lila, my wolf replied as if I needed some clarity from him why I wasn’t interested in any other she-wolf after that night with Lila. ‘Alpha, your father is furious,’ Kai’s voice rang through the mindlink, his tone laced with concern. ‘He’s already summoned your stepbrother. If you don’t tread carefully, the Alpha title could slip through your fingers.’
LilaThe sharp click of the door closing yanked me back to reality, grounding me in the unbearable truth: I was kissing the man I swore I hated. My palms pushed against his chest, creating the distance I so desperately needed. Elliot stepped back, his gaze hooded and predatory, while his tongue swept lazily across his bottom lip, a deliberate, taunting gesture.I hated him. Hated the way my pulse quickened under his piercing stare, hated the heat pooling low in my belly, hated how his very presence made me feel like I was losing control. It was infuriating, this pull he had over me—an invisible chain I couldn’t seem to break.Reaching for the flute of champagne on the table, I downed it in one breathless gulp, hoping the alcohol would grant me the courage to navigate the chaos brewing between us. The glass clinked loudly against the table as I set it down, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and desperation.“I was just playing along,” I snapped, jabbing a finger in his direction. “
ElliotOf course, she’d fall in love with us if you stopped bullying her, told her the damn truth, and quit being such a pain in her ass, my wolf snarled, his irritation palpable.His faith in her love for us was unshakable, but he hated the way I toyed with her.Before Lila could fire back a response, I turned my head toward the wall, showing her my back, and snapped my fingers. The lights dimmed into darkness instantly."Wow," she whispered, the quiet awe in her voice making my lips twitch into a smirk.Clearly, she was impressed by the latest tech I’d installed in my room. I had a thing for gadgets and cutting-edge technology, pouring years of effort into designing and building the products my company was known for. What no one knew, however, was that I was the mind behind it all—the creator of the very tech that fueled my empire.I closed my eyes, determined to get some sleep. But who was I kidding? How could I sleep when she was lying mere inches from me?Her intoxicating scent—a
Lila"Where was his mother last night?" I asked Elliot's Beta, as he drove me back to town.The question had been weighing on me ever since I woke up in Elliot’s room to find him gone. He’d been distant, cold even, and I couldn’t shake the thought that I might’ve upset him. Was it because I touched that photo of him and his mother?Kai’s eyes widened, his surprise almost comical. “You don’t know?”“If I knew, I wouldn’t have asked,” I said, rolling my eyes.“Oh, right.” He hesitated before adding, “She passed away when the Alpha was two.”The weight of guilt settled on my chest, pressing down hard. “I’m sorry,” I murmured, turning my gaze to the window. An awkward silence surrounded us in the car.Kai cleared his throat after a while, pulling the car to a stop. “We’re here.”I nodded, offering him a polite smile as I reached for the door, but his voice stopped me. “Can I ask you something? If you don’t mind?”“Sure.” He didn’t seem as intimidating as Elliot. In fact, he seemed kind—a c
Elliot“Alpha, are you sure you want to do this now?” Kai asked as he stopped the car at the edge of the Mystic Shadow Pack’s borders.I glanced at him, my gaze unwavering. “It’s either now or never, Kai. And I fear nothing. It’s time Andrew gets what’s coming to him.”Before Kai could respond, patrol guards rushed toward us, their weapons drawn. One of them stepped closer and barked, “Get out of the fucking car.”I rolled down the window, meeting his glare with a calm, deliberate expression. “Kai, call Sheldon,” I instructed, uninterested in wasting time with these arrogant lackeys who clearly didn’t know who I was. It was almost amusing to imagine the colors draining from their faces once they realized.The guard’s stance stiffened when Kai made the call. “Alpha Elliot of the Blue Moon Pack,” One of them whispered into his communicator, his voice barely audible. I smirked and rolled the window back up, knowing full well that the apology he wanted to bare his teeth through would come
Lila"Your friends aren’t coming?" Julian asked as he leaned casually against the wall, watching me work on my laptop in the living room."They’re busy. Maybe next week," I replied with a small smile, my eyes glued to the screen.He ran a hand through his hair, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips. I arched a brow, silently demanding he spill whatever he was hiding."I brought back a few dresses and some other things from my trip," he said, gesturing toward my room where he must have kept the bags like the last time. He travelled almost every other day and bought me already a lot of things.I sighed dramatically, shaking my head. "Julian, I told you not to buy me anything!""They were too pretty to leave behind," he said with a sheepish grin. "And I figured the prettiest woman I know should have them."I rolled my eyes, but his puppy-dog expression made it impossible to stay annoyed. "Fine. Now, please leave. I need to finish this by tomorrow."He gave me a mock salute, but instead
LilaMy mom’s radiant smile lit up the room as she chased after me during our game of hide-and-seek. I had hidden in her closet, giggling softly as she searched the house, calling out my name. Eventually, she entered her bedroom, but then my dad followed behind her.Their voices escalated into an argument, shattering the playful atmosphere. My mom’s laughter turned to tears as she slumped to the floor.Peeking through the crack in the closet door, I saw her sobbing, bruises marring her delicate arms and face. My small legs carried me out of the closet, kneeling before her.“Mom, why are you crying? Who hurt you?” I asked, brushing my fingers gently over the marks on her hand.She flinched, pulling her hand away. “I’m not crying, honey,” she said, forcing a smile through her tears. “I just can’t take it anymore.”Her words were the last thing I heard before she stood abruptly, walking toward the balcony.“Mom?”She didn’t stop.“Mom!”I screamed, my voice breaking as her lifeless body h
LilaThe meeting at the office had gone better than I expected. With the new plans and policies in place, my company was finally heading in the direction I had always envisioned—a place where equality thrived, where the employees felt valued, and where archaic, discriminatory practices were eradicated. The new investment plans were strategically crafted to revitalize my company, ensuring its steady recovery from the losses my father’s mismanagement had inflicted. Each decision was calculated to not only stabilize the business but also position it for long-term growth, restoring the reputation and strength it once held. As I stepped out of my office, Sheila, my ever-efficient secretary, called out to me. “Lila, wait.” She hurried over, holding a thick file in her hands.“These are old records,” she explained, her voice tinged with unease. “I couldn’t make sense of some of them, but I thought you should take a look. They might be important.”I frowned, sensing her discomfort. “Thank y
Lila“I’ll miss you,” Uncle Liam murmured, pulling me into a warm, comforting embrace.“We’ll be back soon,” Elliot replied smoothly, his hand resting protectively on the small of my back before I could respond.Aunt Julia's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she clasped my hands in hers. “Call me, sweetheart. Promise me you will.”“Of course,” I reassured her, my voice soft but steady. She was the last connection I had to my mother’s family, and I knew her presence might be key in uncovering the secrets hidden in my mother’s journal.“I’ll visit his pack during the blood moon,” Elliot’s uncle said, glancing at Aunt Julia with a small smile. “If you’d like, you can join me.”My aunt's expression shifted from surprise to unrestrained joy. “I’d love to,” she said, her voice tinged with delight.“Don’t forget to invite us to the wedding,” Aunt Julia teased, her words laced with playful mischief as her gaze shifted between me and Elliot.My cheeks flushed, heat creeping up my neck, but E
ElliotHer lips on mine set my entire body ablaze. I could feel her surrender, her trust, and her desire—everything I craved to earn from her. The waves lapped around us, cool and steady, but nothing could temper the fire she ignited within me.I gripped her waist, holding her steady as she kissed me deeply, her hands threading through my hair and tugging just enough to drive me mad. She tasted like sweetness and temptation, the perfect mix of innocence and wildness that was uniquely her."Lila," I murmured against her lips, my voice thick with need. "If we keep this up, I won't be able to stop."Her emerald eyes met mine, a glimmer of determination in their depths. "Then don't."My wolf growled in approval, but I hesitated. She was carrying our children. Her safety, her comfort—it came before my desires. Always."Lila," I said, my tone softer now, my forehead pressed against hers. "You're everything to me, and I don't want to hurt you. Not physically, not emotionally."Her hands cupp
LilaHis face glowed beneath the sun's setting light, the hues of amber and crimson casting an almost ethereal glow on his features. As we walked hand in hand along the beach, the sand warm beneath our bare feet, I couldn’t help but trace the sharp line of his jaw with my fingertip.Elliot turned toward me, his expression softening as a dimple appeared on his cheek, and I caught my breath. That single dimple was a betrayal of his otherwise unyielding demeanor—a glimpse of vulnerability that made my heart stumble.“Why don’t you smile more often?” I asked, my voice lighter than I felt. “The dimple really suits you.” My finger lingered over the hollow, as though committing it to memory, before I pressed it gently like a button.His chuckle was low and unrestrained, the sound vibrating through me. “I smile when there’s something worth smiling about,” he said, the warmth in his voice making my pulse quicken.“And what’s the reason now?” I prodded, raising a brow.He leaned in slightly, hi
ElliotUncle Liam had asked me why I had come without her but I had shut ignored him and came back to my room. I was seething in rage, I was hurt by the way she had responded, I knew what I did was wrong but the way she had shut me out and didn't even give me a chance to hear me out was what hurt me more. I laced around my room restlessly, not able to stay away from her and the distance was gnawing at my insides. The room was heavy with her plum and jasmine scent which perturbed me more, I needed to calm distract myself so I got out of cabin and drove to the woods where I might get some peace but when I reached my car, I saw Mark opening the door of his car for my mate and I clenched my jaw, hating the fact that he was with her while I was away from her.Julia ushered Lila towards me, smiling down at me genuinely. “I see you're going out,” Julia said warmly as Lila looked at me silently with a confused face. I looked away from her and nodded my head. “Take your mate with you,” Juli
LilaThe surge of emotions through the mate bond as I woke was overwhelming—powerful, magnetic, and utterly suffocating. My hand instinctively went to my neck, fingers grazing the tender mark that now connected us irrevocably.Elliot had marked me.While I’d been unconscious, he had taken away my choice, sealing our bond without my consent. Fury ignited in my chest, eclipsing every other emotion, every other thought.My wolf stirred within me, her presence stronger, more vivid than ever before. Elliot’s mark had strengthened her, tethering us to him in a way that I couldn’t deny. But I couldn’t let the sparks, the intoxicating pull of the mate bond, blind me. Not after learning the truth about my mother’s life—how she had allowed love to trap her, to chain her.“I’m sorry, Lila,” Elliot’s voice broke through my spiraling thoughts, laced with a raw sincerity that might have softened me at another time. “I didn’t have a choice. Your aunt told me it was the only way to wake you up.”Hurt
Elliot “She’ll be fine,” Uncle Liam said, breaking the tense silence. His tone was firm, but his eyes betrayed him—darkened with concern.“She better be,” I growled, my voice raw. “Because if she isn’t…I'm going to kill that Beta of yours.” My hands clenched the wheel even tighter, my words trailing off into a dangerous promise.Mark’s house came into view, a sprawling estate tucked behind wrought-iron gates. I didn’t wait for them to fully open, driving through the narrow gap the moment it was wide enough. The tires screeched as I brought the car to an abrupt stop.The front door flew open before I even reached it, Mark standing there with a grim expression.“She’s upstairs,” he said, his voice steady but tinged with worry. “She fainted suddenly in my Mom's room. Serena’s with her now.”I pushed past him without a word, taking the stairs two at a time. My heart thundered in my chest, each step bringing me closer to the room where Lila was.When I finally entered, I saw her lying pal
Elliot“Tell me what you need from me,” I asked, leaning against the wall of his office, my arms crossed.Uncle Liam looked up from his laptop, removed his glasses, and sighed heavily. The weight of his exhale told me whatever he was about to say wouldn’t sit well.“Take a look,” he said, turning the screen toward me.I moved to the empty chair in front of his desk and began reading. My jaw tightened as my eyes scanned the document. The history of his pack stared back at me—a history deeply rooted in my mother’s bloodline. Her ancestors had fought tooth and nail to preserve it through countless wars.“Why are you giving it to Mark, then?” I asked, my voice cold, carefully masking the unease bubbling inside me.“I don’t have children,” he replied with a dismissive shrug. “And you clearly don’t want it. I won’t force this pack onto you. You already have your pack, your mate’s pack soon, and let’s not forget—you're going to be the Alpha King. Your responsibilities are only going to multip
LilaThe afternoon sun filtered through the windows of Aunt Julia’s room, casting soft patterns on the walls as we sat in a tense silence. My thoughts were a chaotic swirl, her revelations still echoing in my mind as we had tea. I had come here to connect with my mother’s roots, but instead, I found myself questioning everything I thought I knew about my family.“Lila,” Julia began gently, her hand resting on mine, “I know this is a lot to take in. Your mother loved you more than anything in this world. Her decisions—everything she endured—it was all for you. But that doesn’t mean the truth should be hidden from you.”I nodded slowly, trying to steady my breathing. “I need to know everything, Aunt Julia. I can’t live with half-truths anymore. If my father lied about this, what else did he lie about?”Julia’s gaze softened with empathy, and she leaned back, her expression thoughtful. “Your father… Andrew was a complex man, Lila. He was ambitious, driven, and deeply insecure. He loved no