Chapter Thirty-eightKendall’s POVI still couldn’t believe my eyes concerning the chaotic scene before me. Declan and Caden, had been locked in a vicious brawl, their bodies battered and bloody.Still raging, Caden lunged forward at Declan, intending to land one last blow on him, but I quickly intervene. Declan moved back, ready to take on Caden if he eventually came at him again.Fear and anger surged through me as I rushed between them, desperate to put an end to the senseless violence.“Stop!” I screamed, my voice echoing off the walls of the room. “What do you think you’re doing? The pack is in complete chaos while you two are here fighting like children!”Declan shot me a strange look, his expression a mix of confusion and annoyance, before he finally relented and made his way to his chair. I glared at him, my frustration boiling over as I turned to face Caden.But before I could say anything, the door swung open and Olivia entered the room, her eyes widening in shock as she too
Chapter Thirty-nineKendall’s POVI lay on my bed, the weight of the recent events bearing down on me like a heavy burden. The air in my room felt stifling, suffocating, as if the walls were closing in around me.And then, without warning, a searing pain ripped through my body, causing me to cry out in agony. I curled into a ball, clutching at my stomach as the pain intensified.It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before, not like that night when Caden had found me, this was a relentless agony that seemed to implode me from within.Every nerve in my body screamed in protest, and I could feel the heat radiating off my skin, turning my flesh into a blazing inferno.I curled up on the bed even more, the pain coursing through my body intensifying with each moment. It felt like I was being consumed by fire, my skin burning with a fever that refused to break.As I writhed in pain, my mind drifted to Declan, the only one who I felt strongly could ease my suffering. A part of me lon
Chapter FortyKendall’s POVI woke up in the middle of the night, feeling a strange emptiness beside me. The sheets were cold where Declan had been moments before, and a pang of longing tugged at my heart.But as I sat up, the memory of our passionate night together flooded back, and a smile tugged at my lips. Last night had been different, special even.Despite Declan still not marking me, I felt a sense of fulfillment and contentment that I hadn’t experienced before. The bond between us felt stronger than ever, binding us together in a way that was beyond mere physical desire.As I made my way downstairs, the scent of food greeted me, mingling with the comforting aroma of coffee. To my surprise, I found Declan in the kitchen, cooking up a dish with a look of concentration on his face.“Declan wha–“ I opened my mouth to protest, but he raised a hand to stop me.“The food’s for you,” he said simply, his gaze softening as he met my eyes. “I know you’ll be hungry.”I blinked in disbelie
Chapter Forty-oneKendall’s POVI was engrossed in the paperwork spread out before me when the door to Declan’s study swung open, and Olivia swept in with a scowl etched on her face. Without warning, she launched into an episode, warning me to stay away from Declan.I glanced up from my work, unfazed by her threats. “Sorry, Olivia, but I can’t just stay away from Declan,” I replied calmly. “He’s my mate.”Olivia’s eyes narrowed at my words, and she scoffed derisively. “Your mate?” she spat, her tone dripping with disdain. “You really think Declan cares about you? You’re just his little brat, Kendall.”I bristled at her words, my temper flaring. “That’s not true,” I shot back, my voice tinged with anger. “Declan and I share a bond that you’ll never understand. You’re just the side chick, Olivia, and you know it.”The air crackled with tension as Olivia and I squared off with her. But before either of us could escalate the confrontation further, Olivia’s hand darted beneath her fake bab
Chapter Forty-oneKendall’s POVThe last time I had ever felt this way had long been forgotten in my memory. Declan had completely changed around me. He was different now—more passionate and loving.Two weeks ago, I would never have expected this change. I had been so out of control that I couldn’t even control myself. Being in heat, being with him had made me sane.Thinking about it now made my heart flutter with excitement.A wide smile stretched across my lips as I remembered that night two weeks ago.“Well, well, well, who do we have here? Aren’t you done trying to get your filthy claws on him?” I jerked around at the thinly veiled insult thrown at me.I watched the beautifully clad woman with the protruding belly walk sensuously into the room, her facial expression hinting at a frown.I sighed tiredly.“What do you think you’re doing here, Olivia? Can’t you throw your whining tantrums somewhere else? As you can see, I’m really busy,” I said, trying to shelve the folders I had in
Chapter Forty-twoKendall’s POVEverything happened at the speed of light andå I was still in a state of shock. The glare Declan shot my way made me die and come back to life multiple times as my heart rammed rapidly against my chest.“This better be a bad dream which I will eventually wake from.” I said in my head.Still numbed with the sudden turn out of events, I maintained my position, trembling where I stood still clutching the dagger.Olivia hadn’t given me cause to be scared of her up until now. Her action right now was enough to keep me on my lane to prevent any future recurrence.Who knows what will happen next time?“What is going on here?” Declan had asked, breaking the ominous silence in the study. He had his eyes fixed on me all the while and I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that he had already visualized what had happened in his head.Pushing the dagger on the floor away from me, I straightened up as I opened my mouth to talk but only air came out.Not wanting him t
Chapter Forty-threeKENDALL’S P.O.V.To be honest, I see no reason why Declan would ask me to leave the study even after showing him who Olivia truly is. Deep down, I want to stay back and watch the turnout of events but unfortunately, it wouldn't be possible for me.Taking a deep breath, I placed my hand on the knob and then let out a heave before pulling the door open.“So, why did you lie?” Declan asked, his gaze was now on Olivia who was still on her knees pleading for mercy. I bet she wouldn't have tried blackmailing me if she knew this was going to be the turnout of events.Smirking, I rubbed my nape as I turned in their direction. I needed to hear their conversation and was willing to stay back even if it was going to take hours.“Answer the damn question.” Declan yelled as the atmosphere in the room became thick with tension.I hope he calms down and doesn't end up doing something he would regret — I said in my head, my gaze still on the duo.“I was desperate.” Olivia replied
Chapter Forty-fourKENDALL’S P.O.V.“What happened?” I found myself asking as I fell on my knees beside him. Holding up his hand, I allowed it to fall back to the floor.His body was warmed and still maintained the normal color instead of being cold and turning blue like I had imagined. Still not convinced that he had life in him, I checked his pulse.For more than three minutes, I was trying to feel his pulse. Scared, I placed my ear above his chest trying to hear his heartbeat but since my head wasn't on his chest I couldn't hear a thing so I resumed holding his wrist.After what seems like forever, I felt it. It was weak but thankfully, he hadn't lost it.“What on heaven's name happened to you Caden?” I asked, hitting his cheeks hoping his eyelids fluttered open but it was still tightly shut.Pulling myself up, I grabbed a bottle of cold water from the fridge and then began to sprinkle it on his face. After a few seconds of this practice and there was no sign of life in him, I empt