VALERIA“Miss Valentina, why are you buying a boy's clothes if you claim you don't have a child?" He quizzed me, his gaze searing and searching as he scanned the piece of clothing in my hand.I gulped, my heart racing.Bracing myself, I turned gracefully around to face Reese, wearing a grim and indifferent demeanor that masked the turbulent thoughts swirling inside of me.I met his gaze, my brows creased in mild annoyance, a storm of defiance and unease churning behind my eyes."I can't remember being obliged to explain my actions to you." My voice was firm despite the turbulent emotions writhing inside of me.Something glinted in his eyes, and his lips parted as if he was about to say something, but they clamped shut as he thought against it.Taking it as my cue to leave, I clutched the piece of clothing tighter in my grasp as if he were going to snatch it any second.I turned on my heels without looking back as I made my way out of the store, the door closing with a soft chime behin
REESEI paced the massive living room with a glass of whisky in my hand as the thoughts of Valentina holding an article of child's clothing tightly in her hand crossed my mind.Why was she buying a child's clothing? Moreover, it was a male child, which I found oddly suspicious.An image of the pair of shoes I saw in the passenger's seat of her car crossed my mind, making me further suspicious.She had mentioned it was her secretary's child, whom she had dropped off earlier.But why was she buying some clothes for the child? Was she and her secretary having a thing or...I shook my head, running a wary hand through the thick curls of my hair.Maybe I was overthinking...What if she was telling the truth? Or perhaps she was just doing her secretary a favor? But that seemed more personal than work-related.'I can't remember being obliged to explain my actions to you.' Her words rang through my mind again.I clenched my jaw.Well, it looked like I was prying, but I couldn't shake the feel
VALERIAWith anxiety gnawing at me, I paced the white corridor of the hospital.What just happened back there?!I was almost killed! I wouldn't be standing here if not for Reese, who narrowly saved my life.Oh my God! It was my fault that he was in that condition! A twinge of guilt seared through my chest.I sincerely hope his condition was not fatal!But for some reason, I couldn't even keep calm, as my thoughts were clouded with Reese. Hot tears stung at the corners of my eyes at the slim chance of losing Reese.But if he died, it would be a plus for me, rendering my revenge a success. I mean, I wouldn't have to lift a muscle or bother myself.No! Don't be foolish, Valeria! I admonished myself mentally.What was I even thinking? He saved my life! Moreover, he was not just a random stranger who happened to save my life. He was my ex-husband and mate!My wolf purred in concern as I clutched my chest. The pain in my heart was too much to bear over a man whom I had vowed never to do any
VALERIAMy heart pounded with the force of a thousand galloping horses, and the pounding spread until it throbbed every fiber of my being.Each beat of my heart sent shockwaves of heat searing through my veins, clashing with the cold grip of fear that paralyzed me. It felt as though my heart suddenly froze to a hundred degrees, a paradox of burning cold and scorching heat.His lips on mine surprisingly sent a wave of warmth inside of me, erupting into a full-blown volcano, dripping lava until every nerve ending blazed with sensation.Damn it! We were so close—so dangerously close—that his awareness pricked at my skin, causing goosebumps to race across my skin. My nipples pebbled in reaction.Fuck! Something stirred in my chest as my stomach clenched uncontrollably, swelling against my ribs, so that breathing suddenly became a struggle.Why the hell was I reacting like this toward this man?! Even my wolf didn't resist.I couldn't understand it, but when his hands touched mine, a tiny c
CYNTHIAMy breath hitched in my throat as Reese stepped into view.My jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he doing here?! I thought he was still in the hospital?! What was going on here? Wasn't he unconscious just yesterday? Plus, the doctor had specifically said that he might not be able to walk so soon. How come he was back up on his feet this fast?My pulse leaped as so many questions raced through my mind."Reese, how is this possible? I thought the doctor said you wouldn't be able to walk so soon." I quizzed him, eyeing him closely with disbelief and shock etched on my brows.He shrugged as if it were no big deal."It's a miracle, I guess," he responded simply, and his eyes flickered at Valentina, and something glinted in his eyes as he held her gaze.My stomach churned rapidly as fury and envy started brewing inside of me.What the hell was that? What's with that look they were giving each other? Was there something going on between the two of them that I didn't know of?
REESEThe board meeting commenced in earnest.But my attention was strayed to the woman sitting across the table. Valentina Wilson was an absolute beauty, oozing to a millionth degree. She was seated with an air of effortless grace, a woman of poise, beauty, and elegance.Her hair was pulled up into a perfect chignon, and her crisp checkered dress captured every curve of her body. The aura she exuded just by sitting across the table was irresistible.I couldn't help it at all. Hell, I couldn't even take my eyes off her, and when she sensed my searing gaze and turned to look at me, a current of electricity jolted through my veins.Fuck! I yearned for her so badly that I envisioned her naked body squirming with sexual delight underneath mine.My cock twitched in my pants in response, and I quickly clenched my jaw as I fought the turbulence of emotions and desire swirling inside of me."Boss?" My secretary's voice pierced through my turbulent thoughts, yanking me to the present.Shit! No
VALERIA"Fuck!" I muttered angrily under my breath as I paced my room, running a frantic hand through my hair."Why couldn't I stop myself from thinking about Reese?!"What the hell was wrong with me?! I should be focused on setting my revenge plan in motion rather than thinking about this monster!But the attraction was undeniable. As much as I wanted to deny it, I felt it deep down, right in my bones!I had feelings for this man! The inexplicable pull, like a magnet, the sexual tension and attraction whenever we were near was irresistible!I couldn't keep lying to myself anymore because my wolf sensed it, too.But why?....I should be angry at him after everything he has done to me. Why?!I should hate everything in me, but I couldn't...As much as I tried to, I just can't.Hell, the way his seductive eyes roamed over my body with unspoken desire made my stomach churn, and my wolf bubbled with excitement. Damn it! It was hard to resist.I found myself missing those intimate moments
VALERIAI clenched my teeth tightly, fury brewing inside of me as I gripped the steering wheel with all of my might.I forced my eyes to train on the road ahead, but my mind was abuzz with a million questions.How the hell was this even possible? How could Chase do this to me after everything we have been through together?The image of Cynthia locked in the arms of Chase as their lips pressed together flashed through my mind, grating my nerves.How could Chase betray me like that by kissing Cynthia, the ruthless woman who had turned my life upside down?Damn it! I trusted Chase so much. After all, he was instrumental in shaping who I am today. From being the poor helpless woman with her child who had just been banished and disowned from her own pack to becoming the highest shareholder of the Royal Company with a blooming multi-million business, all thanks to Chase's contributions and support.So, I was definitely finding it hard to believe that Chase would betray me like this.Could i