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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
ElliotMy little mate thought she could outsmart me. As if giving a fake address could keep her hidden. Lila didn’t realize how closely I watched over her, how every move she made was within my reach. Her friends’ phones were tracked, and her conversations were monitored. Not a single secret escaped me.Leaning back in my chair, I smirked at the screen before recording a voice note and sending it to her.“Hide and seek, huh? You seem to enjoy the game, but let me warn you, Lila—when I find you, you’ll never lie to me again. And you’ll never hide from me. Not ever.”I had barely hit send when Kai barged into my office, his face tight with unease.“Alpha, Elena is here, and—”The door slammed open, and Elena stormed in like a whirlwind of fury, her arms crossed, her gaze sharp.“Why did you call me here? Another blackmail, perhaps?” she snapped, her tone dripping with defiance.Her smirk gave her away. She had already spilled the truth to Lila—that she was a secret council spy. Predictab
Lila"Your baby is healthier now," the doctor said, scanning the reports with a smile. "Your husband is doing an excellent job taking care of you."Julian, sitting beside me, flashed a grin so wide it almost reached his ears.I opened my mouth to correct the doctor, but Julian squeezed my hand, stopping me. "Thank you, doctor," he said smoothly, his voice dripping with charm. "I’ll always fulfill my responsibilities. After all, I’m a good husband and a soon-to-be father."The doctor chuckled, nodding approvingly. "Now that, I can believe."I forced a polite smile, but as soon as we left the office, I shot Julian a pointed look. My patience was hanging by a thread."Don’t you think you’re overplaying your role now?" I crossed my arms, pulling my hand away from his hold.Julian’s smile faltered, a shadow passing over his face. "What can I say? A man can dream about the life he wishes he had."The weight of his words pressed down on me, my heart twisting with guilt. Was he just joking, or
LilaJulian placed the mug of my chocolate milkshake on the table before settling into the chair beside me. I reached for the mug, stirring the straw absentmindedly, while he sipped his coffee in silence.“I’ve been living away from my pack and family,” he began, his voice low and hesitant. He swallowed hard, as though forcing himself to push the words out.His unease was palpable, the pain in his eyes cutting through the air between us. A part of me wanted to stop him, to spare him from reopening wounds that hadn’t yet healed. But I stayed quiet, unwilling to let sympathy blur my judgment.Kindness was fucking dangerous. I had learned that the hard way.“The truth is,” Julian continued, his voice taut with restraint, “my father loves me, but I can’t be around him. He’s a constant reminder of everything I’ll never have—a normal family, a normal life. The whole pack wishes I’d never been born. They don’t say it, but I see it in their eyes. My mom… she was only a teenager like you when s
ElliotThe voice on the other end of the call was male, and something about it clawed at the edges of my memory. It was maddeningly familiar, though I couldn’t yet put a name to it. My wolf prowled restlessly, an aggressive force pushing against my control. The mere idea of another man near her had him on edge, his possessiveness snarling and wild.She was mine, and even if she didn’t know it yet, she’d remember it for the rest of her life.“Where is she right now? I want the exact location, every damn detail about the house she lives in, and the person who owns it and the people she meets,” I barked at Kai, shoving my phone back into my pocket.Kai, my Beta, stood stiffly, sensing the storm in my tone. “Understood, Alpha. Did something happen?” he asked cautiously.I shot him a glare that could have melted steel. “Shouldn’t you already know? I told you to assign the best trackers to her and update me on her every move.” My snarl reverberated through the room, punctuated by the thud of
ElliotI stormed into Julian’s villa, fury burning through every fiber of my being, only to learn from one of his cowering helpers that they’d gone out on a date night. My fist met the nearest wall with a sickening thud, sending cracks spidering through the plaster. The helper flinched, his wide eyes betraying his fear as I began rifling through her belongings, driven by an insatiable need to find... something. Anything.Her room was steeped in her scent—sickeningly sweet and maddeningly intoxicating. It did nothing to soothe the feral beast clawing inside me. If anything, it stoked the inferno of my rage. She wasn’t here, but every second spent in that space amplified the storm of fury roaring in my chest.“Alpha,” Kai’s voice broke through the haze, his tone clipped but hesitant. “Tristan’s shared their live location. It’s about a twenty-minute drive from here.”I slammed her laptop shut and shoved it into Kai’s hands. “Take it,” I growled through clenched teeth. My thoughts seared w
LilaTerror wrapped itself around my heart as Elliot’s icy gaze bore into mine. I couldn’t trust him—not with the truth, not with the fragile life growing inside me. His thirst for vengeance ran deeper than the ocean, and I knew he would stop at nothing to destroy my pack, even if it meant using my baby as a pawn.Elliot wasn’t just dangerous; he was the devil himself. His searing icy blue eyes, so perilous and unrelenting, promised a storm I wasn’t sure I could weather. But I would fight him. For my baby. For Julian, who had risked his life to protect me.Closing my eyes, I forced the lie past trembling lips. “Julian is the father of my baby. And I love him.”The silence that followed was deafening, the air heavy with unspoken fury. When I dared to open my eyes, I saw his grip on my wrists loosen slightly, but his rage didn’t fade. His aura surged like a tidal wave, suffocating and cold. His wolf was close to the surface, and its icy blue eyes pierced through the storm swirling in his
LilaBy the time we left the dance floor, my feet throbbed with exhaustion, every step a dull ache. Elliot, ever the attentive one, guided me to a chair, his smirk deepening as my stomach growled in protest. He didn’t even have to say anything—I knew exactly what he was thinking. Between carrying twins and my already insatiable appetite, I was constantly hungry, something he found endlessly amusing.“I’ll get you something to eat,” he murmured before walking off.The moment he was out of sight, a voice slithered into the space he’d left behind.“So, you came here just to threaten me?”I didn’t need to look up to recognize the bitterness in Sheldon’s tone. His voice was a blade, sharp with fury and something else he probably didn’t care to admit. Regret, maybe.I exhaled slowly, keeping my composure as I glanced up at him. “Shouldn’t you be getting married right about now? Or did your bride run off already?”His jaw twitched. “You shouldn’t have come here with him.”I scoffed, folding
ElliotThere she was—standing like a goddess of vengeance in the black dress I had bought for her. The moment I laid eyes on it, I knew it was made for her. And now, watching her wear it like a second skin, standing at her ex’s wedding dressed as if she were mourning him, was nothing short of poetic justice. Black was the color for the fucking revenge.I made my way to the bar, grabbing two glasses of wine. I could already imagine the look on her face when she saw me here. Of course, the bastard had sent me an invitation, and I had confirmed it with Kai, who was currently busy dealing with his own problems—his fated mate and Julian’s ever-meddling mother, Kimberly.I had no doubt Elena was running interference. She was far stronger and braver than my idiot Beta.Sheldon had approached me the second he spotted me, trying to engage in small talk. If only he knew—I wasn’t here for him. I was here for my mate, to watch her take her revenge, to warn him to stay the fuck away from her, and
LilaAs I stepped out of the company, my phone beeped with a message from Elliot.‘I’ve hired a driver for you. He’ll take you home in my car.’But I had no intention of going home just yet. My father would be there, pacing the halls furiously, no doubt fuming after hearing what had gone down in the boardroom. All those men were his pawns, and I was certain they had wasted no time running to him with the news.“Hello, Luna,” a voice called, snapping me from my thoughts.I turned to see a man standing by Elliot’s sleek black car. “I’m Matteo, Alpha’s driver.”“Thank you, Matteo,” I said as he opened the door for me.Sliding inside, my gaze landed on several shopping bags neatly placed beside me, a small note sitting on top.‘You don’t have to worry about anything. I got you, darling.’A giggle bubbled up from my lips before I could stop it. Of course, he did.Elliot loved surprises, grand gestures, and going overboard to show his love. He didn’t just do things—he did them big.Curious,
LilaElliot had already explained the new policy—he was my assistant, after all. The thought made me want to giggle, but I held it in. I couldn't let my mate be thrown out of the company when, in reality, it had been bought by him—for me.The documents lay in front of them, waiting to be reviewed. One by one, they picked them up, their eyes scanning the contents. I watched as their faces slowly hardened, frustration clear in their furrowed brows and tightened jaws.Silence stretched across the room as they set the papers back on the table, the tension thickening. Their brows furrowed, jaws clenched, and irritation flickered across their faces.I crossed my arms, waiting. I could feel their displeasure—their resistance—but it didn’t faze me. Change was never comfortable for those who had long benefited from an unfair system.Finally, one of the men scoffed, tossing the document onto the table. “This… policy is absurd.” His tone was clipped, disbelief lacing every word.“Yes, it is,” I
ElliotI had already ordered my HR team to draft a new policy for Lila’s company—one that actually protected employees instead of exploiting them, especially the lower-ranked workers. Andrew had built this company to serve his own selfish interests, granting privileges to the executives while treating the workers beneath them as disposable.That was going to change.But I wouldn’t finalize anything without Lila’s approval. This was her company. Her birthright. And from now on, no decision would be made without her consent.I had also taken the liberty of hiring a new secretary to replace that bastard, Josh. Sheila had been my first choice after seeing her resume.A gentle knock on my door pulled me from my thoughts.“Boss, you called for me?” Sheila’s voice was steady, but there was an undertone of excitement.“Yes. Arrange a meeting with HR and all department heads. The company’s real owner will be here soon, and I want everyone present,” I instructed, watching as her eyes lit up.Li
Lila“Where is Elliot staying?” Sophia’s eyes narrowed as she crossed her arms. “I checked every hotel in the pack, and he’s not listed anywhere.”“I… I don’t know. I didn’t ask him,” I said, trying to sound nonchalant, though a small, proud smile tugged at my lips. Of course, Elliot would cover his tracks. If he’d decided to stay in my pack, no one would find him unless he wanted to be found.Sophia’s gasp snapped me out of my thoughts. “Why are you smiling like that? Don’t tell me…” Her eyes widened in shock as she leaned closer. “Did you two… you know…” She cleared her throat, her cheeks turning a faint pink.“What? No!” I swatted her arm lightly, but my pout gave away my disappointment. “We didn’t do anything.”Sophia gave me a knowing look, her lips curling into a teasing grin. “Uh-huh. So that’s why you’re sulking?”“No.” Had Bella not interrupted, we would’ve had an unforgettable night. “I’m sure he’ll take care of that soon enough,” Sophia teased, a mischievous glint in her ey
ElliotI paced back and forth in her room, my frustration mounting with every passing second. My wolf was restless, growling in my head, urging me to go downstairs and make sure Lila was safe. I wanted to listen, to storm down there and end whatever nonsense was keeping her from me. But I held back, gritting my teeth. Not yet.This was her home—or at least, it had been for most of her life. No one would dare lay a hand on her now, not when they knew I was her mate. They’d seen what I was capable of when it came to protecting her. Still, the thought of her stepmother Bella—the woman who had tormented her, humiliated her, and stolen her peace—calling her downstairs past midnight made my blood boil.I ran a hand through my hair and sat on the edge of her bed, the mattress sagging under my weight. How much longer, Lila? My fists clenched at the thought of what she might be enduring downstairs. But I trusted her. She was strong, stronger than anyone gave her credit for. That’s what life had
LilaElliot wasn’t done yet, I could tell from his predatory gaze as he watched my cum trickling down my thighs. He lowered his head back to my pussy, making my heart skip a beat. His lips and tongue worked like a man who had been starved for centuries, savoring every drop of my cum as if it were his salvation. The rough scrape of his stubble against my skin only heightened the sensations coursing through me. My entire body trembled under his ministrations, each stroke of his tongue pushing me further into an ecstasy that felt otherworldly.If heaven existed, surely it was this—a realm where every nerve in my body sang a melody of pure bliss.But then, Bella’s honeyed voice interrupted the symphony.‘Lila, come downstairs. See who’s come to meet you,’ her voice rang through my mindlink, breaking through my haze.For a moment, I lay there, dazed and disoriented, my breath still uneven. I groaned inwardly. Who would possibly want to see me at this hour? Sophia was still out of town, and
ElliotSleep eluded me, chased away by thoughts of Jasmine’s innocent resilience and the silent struggles of Lila’s pack members. Guilt clawed at me, highlighting the privileges I often took for granted. How many others were suffering in silence, waiting for help that might never come? The weight of my responsibility pressed down on me.But amidst all that, one thought burned brighter than the rest—Lila. The pull toward her was magnetic, impossible to ignore. My body ached for her presence, my soul sought her comfort, and my wolf missed her too badly.Unable to bear the distance any longer, I left George’s house, stealth and determination guiding me to hers. With a little help from my cousin, I found her room, the beacon of light in my otherwise turbulent night.The moment she opened the window, irritation flickered across her features, but it melted into something warmer when I stepped inside. The sharp reprimand in her voice was nothing compared to the heat blazing in her eyes.“Put