Anger surged through Irish's heart and she screamed, "I didn't do it!"Adrian's hand hung in the hair. A flicker of doubt appeared in his heart. 'Did she really do it?' He asked his wolf who seemed to be taking Irish's side. He knew his wolf, Orion, had always favored Irish and so he didn't want to take it's judgement to heart."Tell me the truth, Irish and I'll lessen your punishment."Tears gushed down Irish's cheeks as she held tightly to her sides. "What did I even expect in the first place? That you would abandon your gorgeous wife with a slit wrist and listen to me? Ashley slit her own wrist!" Irish asserted strongly.Adrian had already put down his hands. He was confused as he stood between one woman with a slit wrist and the other with tears on her face.Coincidentally, Cynthia was by the corner. She had only come to get somethings done, only to discover that there was something going on.When Adrian saw Cynthia, he spoke."Cynthia. Take Irish upstairs now!" He thundered fur
Irish's heart pounded wildly against her ribcage as her breath became hot against Adrian's body."What am I doing?" She screamed silently at herself.Elsa urged her to surrender to her instincts, but Irish knew she had to resist or risk losing her life. Especially to Adrian's manipulation.The man holding tightly to her waist was the same man who had humiliated and disregarded her in front of his wife. She couldn't simply forget that now, could she?The memory of Adrian's cruel humiliation still burned in her chest. It was a harsh reminder that she was nothing more than a mere pawn in his game of power and a tool to produce an heir for his precious wife.Adrian saw the blazing fire in Irish's eyes as the desire in her eyes turned to pure rage. He wanted to care, and ask what had happened but instead, decided not to push further about it."What do you want from me?" Irish suddenly put forth her hand in front of her and pushed Adrian away as she went to stand on the opposite side."I wa
"Oh my gosh, Cynthia, you have a hidden talent. See how good I look!" Irish gushed and turned from the mirror to hug Cynthia.Cynthia had stayed back from the pack run, making Irish feel the warmth of company and beautifying her for the ball.Cynthia stared at Irish with a satisfied grin on her lips, then she gently spun the young lady around like the male would do in a typical ball.Her gown, made of satin, was snatched at the waist, making the cleavages show a little more than they should.Her purple gloves shined with sparkling stones. Irish took a step forward while admiring herself. Her shoes were hidden in the tea-length dress, yet, when she made a step, they shone as bright as the stars in the sky."You look so good." Cynthia admired, "Go enjoy yourself tonight.""Thanks, and I'm on my way," Irish said excitedly as she began walking away through a door she didn't know was in the room.Irish was about to keep moving when Cynthia grabbed her shoulders, stopping her. "Remember yo
While holding the microphone, Irish felt more powerful than she had ever felt in her entire life.This was the moment she would be heard. It felt like she had been waiting for this her entire life.Adrian's eyes widened in shock, while Ashley glared daggers at her, with a look that said, 'I'll kill you, just you wait and see,'"Hello. Everyone. I am Irish and I have a secret to share, something Alpha isn't ready to tell you." The grand ballroom suddenly went silent. Everyone was looking to hear what Irish had to say.All attention turned to Irish as cameras became more angled on her face, and she was put on the spotlight."Irish...what the fuck are you doing?" Adrian growled by the side, without the microphone to his mouth so only Irish could hear.But Irish was adamant, so she continued. "I am the Alpha's true mate not Ashley, sitting over there. You all know how important that is to your Alpha, right?"Adrian's gaze swept across the crowd, gauging their reaction, then he turned to
"If she's not your mate, then may I have a dance with her?!" The owner of the voice was none other than Alexander, middle-aged and an elder of the pack.He was once Alpha but now retired since his tenure had expired. This way he commanded respect from the Silver Crest pack, just a bit more like the Alpha would.He was rumored to be helping his grandson find his fated mate. Everyone knew him for one thing: whenever he saw a pretty young lady, he would never miss the opportunity to make the girl go on a date with his grandson, at least once.Adrian balled his fists at the thought of anyone touching his mate.He was sure he could lose his cool if anything of the nature happened, so he turned to Irish and gave his command, "You will decline, then go home and wait for your punishment."But Irish smiled devilishly, "No, not when I'm getting punished anyway." She was determined to get Adrian's nerves today. Especially after he believed his wife over her slut wrist and the fact that he teased
Irish lowered herself as she uncaged and gently pushed past Adrian, leaving him to slowly turn to face them.Ashley wasn't in the mood to attack Irish because of the ongoing event. Irish seemed to be the least of her problems at the moment. She needed to protect her pride and image as Luna as the people were beginning to raise questions."Adrian. Please, let's return to the ball. Everyone is beginning to question your actions earlier." Ashley went to clung onto Adrian's arm as she whined.Casting a condescending gaze at Irish, she said, "They are saying she might be the Luna. Let's go prove them wrong or everything is going to backfire. I can't have them believe the wrong thing."Meanwhile, Adrian's wolf, Orion didn't want him to part with Irish. "Adrian, I can't get enough. Stay the more with our mate. Get closer!"Adrian looked from Irish to Ashley.While he kissed Irish, her body was so hot in his arms, that he didn't want that kiss to stop. His heart throbbed violently against his
As the door opened, Cynthia peeked through. "Just wanted to make sure you were okay."The door was shut back and Irish let out a sigh of relief.She safely tucked away the map in her closet went to the bed, covered herself with it, and went to sleep.The next morning, Irish woke and sat up on her bed. Stretching and yawning tiredly, she shut the curtains close. The sunlight was sifting through them. She yawned again. The pregnancy was taking a toll on her, making her feel tired and dizzy most of the time.She slid down the bed, then went into the restroom to do her morning business.When she was done, she donned in new set of clothes. She went for a pair of pants and a nice pink top. She slipped on her sandals while deciding to go downstairs.Strangely enough, she was suddenly craving orange juice.Looking around the room, Irish wondered why Cynthia wasn't in the room. She'd usually come there to get her odds and ends, just as Adrian had put in her job description.But today, neither
When Adrian saw how uneasy his wife appeared, he instantly figured something was fishy."There! Our mate's right!" Orion cried within Adrian but he managed to put him at the back of his mind.With an angry expression on his face, he said to Irish. "This conversation is over. Get into your room. You have no right to argue with your mistress here!" Feeling hurt, Irish passed a hand around her frame as she rubbed her arms in comfort.Adrian knew she was right, yet he wouldn't admit that his precious wife was wrong.She knew within her that Adrian must have been convinced within him that if he checked the cameras, he wouldn't find her guilty.But she was determined not to leave the kitchen without putting up a fight."Adrian, your wife...your innocent wife tried to choke me. What would happen to me if I died? Oh, I know no one would care, not you, not my father, not anyone!"Irish sniveled, her nose flaring as angry tears gushed down her cheeks.She wanted so much to release the pent-up
"I can't believe it was my abusive ex-boyfriend stalking me again." Jasmine cried, her eyes and lashes wet with tears.Her nose ran with mucor which she incessantly dried with the help of a tissue paper.After she had rescued Jasmine that same night, she had to bring her down to her house, because she was too scared and traumatized to stay alone. At least, not after what happened with Emerald, her ex-boyfriend.Irish passed a hand around her shoulder. "You're scared and hyperventilating right now, but you've got to tell your brain that everything's in the past now." Irish said."Trust you to give advice when you cry yourself to sleep most times." Elsa chuckled, her tone dripping with sarcasm, making Irish roll her eyes."He...he," Jasmine heaved. "He was going to rape me...and...and hit me." She cried, sniffling hard and she swallowed, pushing her hair backward to expose her neck."I want you to suck in a deep breath." Irish patted her back, while Jasmine followed her instructions. "T
"I need you to tighten your arms around the borders. No rogues must break in. And we must take attendance of soldiers with their thumbprints to enable that there are no traitors allowed in." Adrian announced.Ashley was seated beside him in the now filled Alpha King Industries, at a section of the building which was used solely for pack activities ranging from announcements to meetings and all of that stuff.This was so big an event that Alpha Adrian and Luna Ashley would be broadcast live on all the televisions in every home in Silver Crest pack.This entire room consisted of the honorable, elders of his pack, title holders, his beta, and then the secretary."It has been reported by the chief honorable of the minister of external pack affairs, that trade between us and the packs like Raven pack, Blood moon pack, Great Oak, and the Iron Knight pack..."At the mention of Iron Knight Pack, Ashley frowned in concentration."...has solidified within the years." She waited for Adrian to dr
Irish opened a small compactment which was on the top of her bike, and then, brought out a short black pistol."It's loaded. Just great." Irish muttered under her breathe and attached a silencer then, began walking into the scene of the fight which was shrouded in darkness.Looking ahead, her eyes trained on Liam. He was fighting off some rogues and human street fighters at the same time. He threw a punch at one, and the other, he threw a flying kick.Grabbing another by the throat, Liam punched him hard in the gut..By the way, just as Irish could see, Liam must have thought that none of the fighters possessed a gun, and he had used his hands and feet to fight them all to the ground. However, just as he kicked the last man standing to the ground, with a triumphant smile tugging at the corners of his lips, he didn't notice one of the defeated men who was on the floor, holding a gun and pointing it at him from behind.Liam slowly turned around, perhaps, to leave the scene, but the unfo
Irish threw a gum in her mouth, flexing her jaw as she bit into the softness.Another reminder of the benefits of money - she had rented a new apartment for Jasmine to leave.Of course, the lady was more scared and questioning than excited but Irish had assured her that it was her savings for the rest of the years he settled in Iron Knight.Irish, who was lying on her back on the bed and holding her PC up while she operated, suddenly jerked up from that position and put the laptop aside.Looking beside herself, her eyes fixed on Jayden who was fast asleep. Good.Although she wanted to call over a nanny for Jayden, she knew it was night, and Jayden could ultimately take care of himself.Rolling down the bed, Irish went to her wardrobe.Picking out a black facemask, she first slid it on, before continuing the same process with her black crop top, skinny black hoodie, and pants.When she was done, she slid her sling bag across her shoulders and then went to pick up her phone.Almost imme
Liam knew exactly how to catch anyone on the face of the planet. As he wasn't a dunce, he had trailed Irish to her house to find some men trying to break in.He had then refrained from going there, because from his calculation, Irish must have escaped.He had watched from a distance and even after they broke in, Irish and her son didn't even come out to meet the intruders, meaning that they were quick to escape.Liam walked to Irish, his eyes blank, cold, and void of any emotions."I want my money now. Hand it over, or I'll get your son killed."Irish chuckled, "What makes you think my son is within your reach? Or I'll let you touch him?""You know nothing of who I am. One snap of my finger and your son goes missing."Irish whipped her head to the side to stare at Jasmine. She was hurdled on one side of the bed, fear clearly written all over her face. Irish felt pity for Jasmine. Who knows what Liam must have done to her?All of a sudden, Irish clutched down at her stomach, like her
Irish walked into her new apartment feeling like someone who had just won a trophy. Truly, money answered all things - if not, how else was she supposed to pay for an apartment and get it furnished to her taste in one day?"Jayden, come here." He handed her a takeaway plate. She had bought spaghetti and meatballs on her way here.While he ate, she placed the box on the bed, pulling items out and arranging the things she had come here with. She let a sigh escape her lips. Escaping there was one hell of a ride.She walked past the kitchen and living room and went straight to her room. She had commercial cleaners come clean here hours before she came in and looking at the room, they had done a pretty good job.In the room, the bed was situated right beside the window. She smiled when she remembered they had adhered to her strict instructions to make sure that the beddings were all white.An in-closet was situated by the right, and by the left, just close to the exit door was the dressin
"Stop your search for Irish now!" Ashley boomed. "Or else I'll tell the world your secret." Ashley snarled, slapping hard the table in front of her.Seated across from her was Adrian, he was in his leather recliner chair, sipping hot coffee. Sometimes he'd drink that so much just to help him not to asleep, since he hardly slept with nightmares of Irish tormenting him.Halfway shutting his eyes, he dropped the cup of coffee on the table and peered at a fuming Ashley."We agreed not to let a word of this get out." He thinned his lips and raised his brows at her."Yes. Adrian. The same way we promised each other forever but guess who's not keeping that promise now." She folded her arms across her chest and faced the other side, snorting, "Hmmph. I wonder what the pack member will be saying about their Alpha when news gets out."Adrian groaned, getting up to meet Ashley's standing posture. "You're going to listen to me and keep that wide mouth of yours shut...""No, I won't..." Ashley cut
Adrian approached a very beautiful garden. This garden had so many beautiful flowers in it, ranging from the purple hibiscus to lavender, sunflower and so many others which he couldn't name.He continued walking towards the garden, unable to fathom why he was so happy and elated at nature's work.Then his gaze landed on her.She was laughing with a stranger - a man, horrifically so.She did a little happy dance with her back faced to him, her brown colored hair glistening high in the air against the sun and then she turned around and their eyes met.Those gorgeous brown eyes belonged to his mate -Irish.On seeing him, the smile on her face dwindled into something like an angry frown.Before Adrian could get a grasp of everything that was happening, that same man who was dancing with her, took advantage of her distracted state, pulled out a sharp knife from behind him, and then drove it deep into her belly.Irish gasped, her eyes horrified as blood sputtered everywhere.Then she scream
"What?!" Adrian jolted up on his feet. "You've finally found her? Where?"He asked, his eyes alert and his ears attentive."We found her at Orange County. She works at one of the clubs there.""Good." Adrian swallowed in excitement. "Just good. I need you to send me the address right about now." It was an order.Adrian smiled. After six years, he had finally found an authentic lead on Irish.He had searched nooks and crannies of Silver Crest pack but she was nowhere to be found.He had searched also in neighboring packs but she wasn't present either.At those points in his life, it felt like he had lost interest in everything. Everything that mattered and everything that once made sense to him, he went cold at them.Even pack duties and his office at Alpha King Industries lacked the enthusiasm with which he usually worked..Getting her out of his mind was impossible. Ashamed as he was to say this. Her absence simply left a void in his heart that no one could possibly fill."I'm sorry