When Bryan Knox rejects Jessica as his mate on their third mating ceremony anniversary for his ex-mate, he doesn't know she's carrying his twins. After a near-fatal accident, Jessica discovers she's actually the heir to the powerful Knox Pack lineage. Six years later, she's the respected Alpha Female and single mother, while Bryan's pack faces potential disbandment. Their paths cross at a pack gathering where Bryan meets his daughter without knowing she's his. Now, Bryan must seek help from the Alpha of the Knox Pack, not knowing it's his ex-mate Jessica. As old feelings resurface and secrets unravel, Jessica must decide if she can trust the mate who broke her heart with both her pack's future and their children's hearts. Characterization Jessica Knox (Main Female Lead) - Age: Early 30s - Role: Alpha Female of Knox Pack - Features: Strong, strategic, protective - Character Arc: Transforms from heartbroken mate to powerful pack leader - Connection: Mother to twins, Bryan's rejected mate, rightful heir to pack leadership Bryan Knox (Main Male Lead) - Age: Mid 30s - Role: Struggling Pack Beta - Features: Ambitious, regretful, seeking redemption - Character Arc: From dismissive mate to remorseful father - Connection: Father to twins (unknown to him), Jessica's rejected mate Sandra Gibbs (Antagonist) - Age: Early 30s - Role: Bryan's ex-mate, challenges pack hierarchy - Features: Manipulative, power-hungry - Connection: Bryan's previous mate, Jessica's rival Adam (Supporting Character) - Age: Early 40s - Role: Jessica's loyal pack advisor and mentor - Features: Wise, protective, experienced pack elder - Connection: Jessica's most trusted advisor and children's guardian James and Felicia Knox (Supporting Characters) - Age: 6 years old - Role: Jessica's twins - Features: Strong wolf traits, unaware of father's identity - Connection: Bryan and Jessica's children
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 81 – The Silver Stranger The light was blinding, searing through Jessica’s vision like a supernova. She stumbled back, shielding her eyes with one hand while clutching her children protectively with the other. Her heart thundered in her chest, each beat echoing like a war drum as the figure stepped closer, their presence commanding every ounce of her attention. “I believe I can help with that,” the stranger repeated, their voice resonating with an ethereal calm that somehow felt both soothing and unnerving. When the brilliance finally dimmed, Jessica lowered her arm cautiously, squinting to make out the figure’s features beneath the hood of their silver robes. Their face was obscured by shadow, but their staff—a towering artifact etched with glowing runes—pulsed steadily, casting an otherworldly glow over the clearing. “Who are you?” she demanded, her voice trembling despite her attempt to sound strong. The figure tilted their head slightly, as though amused by her q
Chapter 81 – The Silver Stranger The light was blinding, searing through Jessica’s vision like a supernova. She stumbled back, shielding her eyes with one hand while clutching her children protectively with the other. Her heart thundered in her chest, each beat echoing like a war drum as the figure stepped closer, their presence commanding every ounce of her attention. “I believe I can help with that,” the stranger repeated, their voice resonating with an ethereal calm that somehow felt both soothing and unnerving. When the brilliance finally dimmed, Jessica lowered her arm cautiously, squinting to make out the figure’s features beneath the hood of their silver robes. Their face was obscured by shadow, but their staff—a towering artifact etched with glowing runes—pulsed steadily, casting an otherworldly glow over the clearing. “Who are you?” she demanded, her voice trembling despite her attempt to sound strong. The figure tilted their head slightly, as though amused by her q
Chapter 80 – The Phantom’s Gambit The forest was eerily silent as Jessica and her makeshift group moved through the underbrush, their steps heavy with exhaustion and unease. Dawn painted the sky in hues of gold and crimson, but the beauty felt hollow against the weight of what they’d just endured. Every snapped twig or rustling leaf made them flinch, their nerves frayed to the breaking point. Jessica carried her children carefully, their small forms limp in her arms. They hadn’t woken yet, and though she could feel their steady heartbeats against her chest, panic still gnawed at her insides. What had been done to them? Would they recover—or worse, would they remember? Kade walked beside her, his presence a quiet anchor in the storm raging within her mind. His injuries were superficial—bruises and scrapes—but the haunted look in his eyes mirrored her own turmoil. He hadn’t said much since the fortress collapsed, but his silence spoke volumes. Behind them trailed Lucas and Selen
Chapter 79 – The Breaking Point The moment Kade stepped into the crumbling fortress, he felt it—the oppressive weight of power radiating from Jessica like heat off a wildfire. Her transformation was complete, her hybrid nature unleashed in its rawest form. Golden light pulsed around her like a second skin, illuminating the chaos: shattered walls bleeding crimson, frost spreading across the floor, and the shadowy figure recoiling as though burned. But it wasn’t just her appearance that had changed—it was her presence. The air itself seemed to bow before her, charged with an energy so primal it made his wolf bristle in both awe and fear. And then there were her eyes—once warm and familiar, now glowing with an otherworldly intensity that pierced through him like daggers. “Stay back,” she growled, her voice layered with echoes, as if her own soul had fractured into a chorus of voices. “Or I’ll kill you too.” Kade froze, torn between instinct and reason. Every fiber of his being sc
Chapter 78 – The Bleeding Walls The voice slithered through the air like smoke, wrapping itself around Jessica’s throat and squeezing until her breath hitched. It wasn’t just the words—it was the weight behind them, heavy with malice and power. She recognized it immediately, though she’d never heard it aloud before. This was no ordinary presence; this was something ancient, something primal. “Who are you?” Jessica demanded, her voice trembling despite her best efforts to sound strong. Her father chuckled darkly, his eyes glinting with a cruel satisfaction as he gestured toward the shadows pooling at the edges of the room. From the darkness emerged a figure cloaked in black, its form shifting unnaturally, as if it were made of liquid shadow. Its face—if it could be called that—was featureless, save for two glowing red slits where eyes should have been. “I am what you’ve feared most,” the figure said, its voice layered with echoes, as though countless voices spoke in unison. “I
Chapter 77 – The Voice Within The voice hit Jessica like a thunderclap, jolting her to her core. It wasn’t just the sound of Bryan’s voice that startled her—it was the clarity, the raw emotion behind it. He sounded as real as if he were standing beside her, his breath warm against her ear. But that was impossible. Bryan was dead. She had mourned him, buried him in her heart, and carried his memory with her through every trial since. Yet here he was, speaking to her as though no time had passed at all. “Remember who you are, Jessica. Don’t let them change you.” Her knees buckled, and she stumbled back, clutching her head. Around her, the monstrous hybrids prowled, their glowing eyes fixed on her with an unsettling intensity. Selene watched silently, her expression unreadable, while Lucas hovered nearby, torn between concern and confusion. “What is it?” Lucas asked urgently, gripping her arm. “What’s wrong?” Jessica shook her head, trying to steady herself. “Did you hear tha
Chapter 76 — The Devil in the DetailsTo be sure, Kade walked forward, his shape silhouetted by a sun on the rise. Behind him, a group of warriors stood—his pack, their faces grim and unreadable. But it wasn’t their presence that made Jessica’s blood run cold; it was the way Kade was looking at her. His eyes flashed with a heat she couldn’t read — anger? Betrayal? Or something else that is much more dangerous?“Kade,” she gasped, her voice a whisper.He didn’t answer immediately, looking around at the scene in front of him, the roar of battle still raging around them, Lucas standing close by Jessica, protective as ever, and Selene leaning in the shadows, her expression unreadable. At last he spoke, a low voice laced with steel.“You’re not making this easy for me.”Jessica’s stomach churned. She had anticipated some anger from him after walking out so suddenly — but this? This felt different. As if he already knew everything.“What are you doing here?” she said, moving closer despite
Chapter 75 – The Web WidensJessica and Lucas crept through the underbrush, moving quickly yet carefully through the forest, a strange silence around them. Every snap of twig or rustle of leaves felt like an accusation — someone watching, waiting. Jessica’s mind whirled with unanswered questions. Who had betrayed them? Why now? And most importantly, where were her kids?The thought of them made her chest feel tight. She could still see their faces in her mind — how they had looked up at her with trust before she had been forced to go. Then they were just babies, too young to understand why their mother had vanished from their lives. Years later, now, she didn’t even know if they remembered her.“Do you think they’re safe?” she suddenly asked, splitting the tense silence that had sat between them.Lucas looked back over his shoulder, his expression inscrutable. “I don’t know. But we’ll find out.”His words were not particularly comforting, yet Jessica held on to them. For weeks — no, m
Chapter 74 – It’s His Way or The HighwayJessica inhaled sharply as the lunge of motion hurtled toward them.Instinct took over.She twisted, barely avoiding the collision as the figure slammed into Lucas, sending him tumbling to the forest floor. A growl reverberated in the trees, deep and guttural.Before Jessica could even react another shadow appeared, shimmering evil in the dark.They weren’t alone.A rogue.No—several.Her heart racing, she took a step back, surveying the trees. Lucas wrestled with the one that’d brought him down, his dagger glittering in the light as he slashed at the rogue’s flank.Jessica’s fists went clenched into fists. She had fought before. She had survived before.But this was different.These were rogues — fast, calculated. This wasn’t a random attack.They were waiting for her.She had hardly time to react before another lunged at her. She fell, rolled to the side and sprang up, her knee thumping between its ribs, then she slammed her elbow into its ba
Chapter 1: The Last AnniversaryMy hands trembled as I stared at the third pregnancy test, the two pink lines unmistakable against the white plastic. Just like the other two tests scattered across my marble bathroom counter. After five years of trying, of monthly disappointments and tearful nights, our miracle was finally happening.I pressed my palm against my still-flat stomach, fighting back tears. *Our pup.* The wolf inside me purred with contentment, already fiercely protective of the tiny life growing within. "Alpha Female Jessica?" Maria's voice carried through the door. "The ceremonial preparations are complete."I quickly swept the tests into my drawer. "Coming!" The anniversary celebration could wait. Tonight, after the pack gathering, I'd tell Bryan everything. I imagined his golden eyes lighting up, his strong arms lifting me in joy. Five years of trying had strained our bond, but this would make everything perfect again.The great hall buzzed with activity as pack member...
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