He was using a Mindlink to orchestrate the chaos.I narrowed my eyes. So, this wasn’t just some spontaneous uprising. It was planned. A coup.“You are unfit to take over as Alpha!” another voice rang out. “We all agree to make Mason the new Alpha!”Mason. I stored that name away for later.“You,” I
KaylaNicholas helped me into the car, then slid into the driver’s seat and put the car in drive.“So,” he began, casting a sideways glance at me, “I’ve moved out of my old place. We’ll be living in the Alpha Manor together.”I felt my heart skip a little. The Alpha Manor was where the Alpha and his
I blushed, but nodded, allowing her to take the pictures. Nicholas explained that Emma was a photographer. She seemed to have a real passion for it.Suddenly, another figure approached. A striking woman with raven-black hair and dark eyes.“Nora,” Nicholas said. “This is Kayla.”Nora looked me up an
KaylaOh, Goddess! My back stiffened, and I buried my face in Nicholas’s chest. Liam was standing not far from us, his mouth hanging open. I felt like I was on display.I hadn’t done anything wrong—not at all like Liam, who had actually cheated on me with my best friend on our wedding day—but I did
“And ruin the authenticity?” he smirked. “Come on, Kayla. You wanted us to appear convincing.”I glared at him. “Not at the expense of being manipulated.”He sighed, his expression turning cold. “It’s all part of the arrangement.”“Arrangement?” I scoffed. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”He tilt
KaylaNicholas walked into the room and closed the door behind him. I stared at him as he entered, not moving from where I was perched on the bed.He sauntered over and sat beside me, the mattress dipping slightly under his weight. His proximity made my jaw instinctively tighten, and I looked down,
A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. He reached over, placing his hand beneath my chin and turning my face to meet his.“I’m very sure that day will come. I believe in you, Kayla.”My face warmed at his unexpected support. Nicholas always managed to annoy me, and yet somehow he gave me the suppo
KaylaThe table was silent. All eyes turned to Nicholas, waiting for him to confirm my little story. I sipped my wine and eyed him mischievously over the rim of my glass, thoroughly enjoying his tension.Serves him right, I thought wryly, trying not to laugh out loud. That’s what he gets for… well,
My eyes widened. “What did he find?”“It came from a guild informant,” he replied. “I need to go.”And with that, he was gone. As he left the room, I lifted my trembling hand to my fresh mark, wincing at the pain mixed with pure, unadulterated pleasure.If I had a wolf, then maybe I would be able to
KaylaNicholas stormed forward and shoved Liam aside with unprecedented force, sending Liam sprawling down the front steps. Before I could process what was happening, he signaled to the security guards. They moved swiftly, escorting Liam and Isabella off the manor grounds despite their protests.“Ni
Sadie sputtered, “This isn’t over.”I met her gaze calmly. “Yes, it is. Please leave.”She huffed but obeyed, storming out with Isabella following closely behind.Once they were gone, I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. The room felt lighter already without them in it.Later, as I se
KaylaIsabella and Sadie stared at me in shock. For a moment, the room was silent.“Why don’t you open the box now, dear?” Sadie finally said with a sweet smile.I narrowed my eyes and set the box aside. Clearly, something was indeed off here; I wasn’t being paranoid or going insane after that aphro
It was all too familiar.“I’ll make them pay,” I muttered under my breath. Memories of my mother flooded back—the same drug, the same tactics. After forcibly detoxing, her body had become weak, and she never fully recovered.Kayla stirred beside me, her hand reaching out. I took it gently.“Mommy...
Nicholas & KaylaNicholasThe effects on Kayla were immediate; I had seen this particular drug used before and could tell instantly from the sudden change in her scent and the way her pupils dilated. She turned to me and placed a hand on my chest.“Nicholas…”I cursed under my breath. Scorpio had ac
“Alpha Nicholas?” a voice called, pulling me from my thoughts.I snapped out of it and locked eyes with the elderly man in front of me. It was Alpha Alex from Darkwood Pack, also one of the presidents of the guild, Isabella’s older brother, and currently my biggest enemy.“Alex,” I acknowledged curt
Kayla & NicholasKaylaI panicked a little, standing frozen in place like a statue made of ice—and yet at the same time my face seemed like it was on fire.Nicholas simply chuckled as he turned to face me.“I know you’re not the biggest fan of public displays of affection after what your ex did to y
But then, Isabella appeared out of nowhere. She wore a sleek navy blue dress with iridescent sequins that made her look every bit the snake she was.“Vanessa is Liam’s girlfriend. I invited her,” she said with a huff. “Nicholas, don’t be so inconsiderate.”Nicholas’s eyes flicked to his stepmother.