I clenched my fists at his audacity but kept my tone level. “Miles, I don’t want trouble with you or your pack. And I certainly don’t want to disrespect your parents, just as you’ve disrespected mine today. But I’ll say this one last time, Rhea isn’t here. If she were, do you think my parents would’
Tides of Guilt and Grief MILES’ POV I watched as Roxy’s mother was escorted into the dimly lit interrogation room; her hands were bound with silver cuffs that gleamed under the harsh light. Her face was streaked with dried tears, her eyes swollen and red. She kept her gaze firmly on the floor, a
“Marisa said he begged Hailey to come back to him, but she refused. She wanted nothing more to do with him or his mother.” She sniffed again, fresh tears flowing down her cheeks. “Hailey died during childbirth. The same night she gave birth to Rhea; I went into premature labor. They rushed me to Mar
Fate's Double Edge Seven Months Later... MILES’ POV I woke with a jolt as thunder roared across the night sky, followed by a flash of lightning that lit up the room for a brief moment. My heart was racing, though I couldn’t tell if it was from the storm or the dream I had just escaped. My sleep h
“Alpha! Watch out!” Instinctively, I spun on my heel, but it was too late. A rogue who was unnoticed amidst the chaos, had leapt out of the shadows with a crude spear in his hand. The weapon struck me with brutal force, the sharp edge slicing through my abdomen. Pain erupted in my stomach, sharp an
Another Rejection SEVEN YEARS LATER... RHEA’S POV “Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!” The off-key chorus from the crowd around me and the cake was both endearing and mildly amusing. I couldn’t help but smile widely as they clapped and cheered, their enthusiasm infectious. T
I couldn’t see myself falling in love with anyone again. That ship had sailed, sunk, and been eaten by metaphorical sharks. Sure, I had tried a few casual relationships, but there was no spark, no connection. My heart felt like an empty shell. These days, the only things that made me feel alive were
Closed Hearts MILES’ POV “Miles, the reporter from Alante is in the mansion. Remember what we discussed,” Evans’ voice came through the phone. “This is good for the business. Please don’t scare the poor woman away with your frosty alpha demeanor.” I grunted in response and ended the call without
Fists, Fury, and a Mother’s Wrath YURI’S POV The drive to the Thompsons’ was longer than usual, or maybe it just felt that way because of the thoughts crashing through my head. My grip on the steering wheel tightened. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I had convinced myself it was for Rhea’
The audacity of this bastard. “I heard you were around,” he added, looking as smug as ever. I didn’t bother with pleasantries. “What the fuck did you do, Zane? We had a fucking deal!” I snapped, fists clenched. Zane had the nerve to lower his head slightly, as if he actually felt guilty. But it
Lies, Deals, and Deception YURI’S POV I paced the length of Zane’s living room, my heart hammering against my ribs. I had been calling Rhea since last night, and she had refused to answer even once. It was driving me insane. Everything about this situation was driving me crazy. Miles. Why the
The Lies That Kept Us Apart RHEA’S POV "Rhea, all of this has been one big misunderstanding," Miles said, stepping closer, his hand reaching out like he wanted to touch me. Instinctively, I stepped back. “It kept us apart for seven whole years.” I shook my head, snapping out of the shock that had
“Don’t fucking play that card on me, Rhea,” he warned, his eyes shining with malice. “Play what card, Mondragon? The truth?!” I shot back. “No, let’s talk. Let’s talk about what you would have done if I had actually terminated the pregnancy like you wanted me to.” Confusion quickly replaced his fi
Closer to the Truth RHEA’S POV I groaned as consciousness began to seep back into me, dragging along a pounding headache that felt like a hammer against my skull. My hand flew to my forehead, trying to massage the ache away, but it did little to help. This was from all that drink I had consumed la
As the music began to play, I kept my eyes on her. She swallowed hard, grabbing her wine glass and downing it like her life depended on it. Her cheeks flushed a deep red, and I could see her trying desperately to keep her composure. I sang, pouring everything I felt into the words. Rhea avoided my g
The Truth in the Bag MILES’ POV Rhea swallowed hard. Her lips pressed into a thin line as if she was forcing herself to remain composed. I held her gaze, silently begging her to see the sincerity in my apology. My heart was racing, thudding so hard I was sure she could hear it. I could feel the ti
I caught myself staring and quickly pulled my gaze away, stopping my thoughts from wandering further. I had checked out his fingers several times and didn’t find a ring. It made me wonder why he never wore one. Back when we were married, even at the height of his disdain for me, he had worn our wedd