Aleksander's voice was firm but laced with stress as he addressed Ellaine, who stood before him, her head bowed and her body trembling with fear. "Speak, Beta." As he leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temple, he heard faint whimpers and sat up straight. "Are you crying, Beta?" he asked, his brows furrowed in confusion. Ellaine's body crumpled, her knees hitting the floor as she begged, "Please, Alpha, forgive her and punish me instead!" Her voice cracked with emotion, her hands clasped together in a desperate plea. Aleksander stood up, Ellaine clinging to his legs. "Are you here to plead for your friend?" he asked, his tone softening. Through sobs, Ellaine revealed, "Alina is innocent! I started the rumor, Alpha!" Aleksander's eyes widened in disbelief, his heart racing with guilt. "Were you the presence I sensed in the forest that night?" he asked, his voice laced with fear and uncertainty. Ellaine's gaze met his, her sage green eyes filled with tears. "Yes, Alpha.
CHAPTER SIXTY ONE: CAN WE GO HOME?LORA'S POV As I opened the car door, Nelson appeared beside me, his intentions unclear. "What are you doing?" I asked, my gaze locked on his, my brows furrowed in confusion.He grasped my hand, his eyes burning with desire. "I can't wait to get home," he whispered, his low, husky voice sending shivers down my spine. His perfume and hot breath on my skin were intoxicating."What do you want, then?" I asked, my breathing hitched as he pinned me against the car."I want you," he purred, his eyes gleaming with seduction."Here?" I asked, my nervousness evident as I glanced around.Nelson chuckled, leading me away from the car. "You'll see," he teased, his smirk hinting at mischief.He guided me to an alleyway, where the faint light highlighted his devilish grin. Pinning me to the wall, he inhaled my scent, his eyes closed in rapture. "Hmm, you smell divine," he murmured, his tongue tracing circles on my neck.My body trembled with anticipation, his touc
CHAPTER SIXTY ONE: CAN WE GO HOME?LORA'S POV As I opened the car door, Nelson appeared beside me, his intentions unclear. "What are you doing?" I asked, my gaze locked on his, my brows furrowed in confusion.He grasped my hand, his eyes burning with desire. "I can't wait to get home," he whispered, his low, husky voice sending shivers down my spine. His perfume and hot breath on my skin were intoxicating."What do you want, then?" I asked, my breathing hitched as he pinned me against the car."I want you," he purred, his eyes gleaming with seduction."Here?" I asked, my nervousness evident as I glanced around.Nelson chuckled, leading me away from the car. "You'll see," he teased, his smirk hinting at mischief.He guided me to an alleyway, where the faint light highlighted his devilish grin. Pinning me to the wall, he inhaled my scent, his eyes closed in rapture. "Hmm, you smell divine," he murmured, his tongue tracing circles on my neck.My body trembled with anticipation, his touc
CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR: BEYOND RESISTANCE LORA'S POV How would Nelson even know my location? What am I saying?He's my ‘husband’, of course he would know where I am. I'm his wife, but sometimes it feels like I'm his possession. I wouldn't be surprised if he's tracking my every move.I shook my head, chuckling at my own foolishness. A sly smirk crossed my lips, but I quickly pushed the thought aside and headed for the door. But, Nelson burst back in, with raw passion and energy, his eyes burning with desire."Did you forget something?" I asked, my brows furrowed in confusion.But he didn't answer. Instead, he stood before me, breathless, his hands cradling my cheeks. "I couldn't leave without saying good morning, Lora," he whispered, his eyes locked on mine.Before I could respond, Nelson's lips claimed mine, his hands tangling in my hair as our tongues danced together. We stumbled backward, our bodies pressed against the staircase for support. I wrapped my arms around his neck, our lips
CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR: BEYOND RESISTANCE LORA'S POV How would Nelson even know my location? What am I saying?He's my ‘husband’, of course he would know where I am. I'm his wife, but sometimes it feels like I'm his possession. I wouldn't be surprised if he's tracking my every move.I shook my head, chuckling at my own foolishness. A sly smirk crossed my lips, but I quickly pushed the thought aside and headed for the door. But, Nelson burst back in, with raw passion and energy, his eyes burning with desire."Did you forget something?" I asked, my brows furrowed in confusion.But he didn't answer. Instead, he stood before me, breathless, his hands cradling my cheeks. "I couldn't leave without saying good morning, Lora," he whispered, his eyes locked on mine.Before I could respond, Nelson's lips claimed mine, his hands tangling in my hair as our tongues danced together. We stumbled backward, our bodies pressed against the staircase for support. I wrapped my arms around his neck, our lips
In the vibrant city streets, where dreams often clashed with harsh realities, Darla Matthew, a brilliant and resilient Business Administration graduate, navigated a life devoid of luxury and comfort. Despite her circumstances, her indomitable spirit and determination captivated those around her. As a maid for the Gomez family, her mother's friends, Darla's life took a dramatic turn when she was publicly humiliated and expelled from the mansion after her secret affair with the enigmatic CEO, Daniel Gomez, was exposed by his sister, Amaya, and mother, Mrs. Gomez.With a deep-seated hatred for Darla, whom they deemed unworthy of their loved one, Amaya and Mrs. Gomez unleashed a cruel fate upon her. Devastated by their betrayal and the revelation that Daniel had orchestrated her downfall, Darla concealed her pregnancy and parted ways with the family. Unbeknownst to her, this secret would forever alter her life's trajectory.Seeking solace in her mother, Mrs. Ana Matthew, Darla shared her
In the vibrant city streets, where dreams often clashed with harsh realities, Darla Matthew, a brilliant and resilient Business Administration graduate, navigated a life devoid of luxury and comfort. Despite her circumstances, her indomitable spirit and determination captivated those around her. As a maid for the Gomez family, her mother's friends, Darla's life took a dramatic turn when she was publicly humiliated and expelled from the mansion after her secret affair with the enigmatic CEO, Daniel Gomez, was exposed by his sister, Amaya, and mother, Mrs. Gomez.With a deep-seated hatred for Darla, whom they deemed unworthy of their loved one, Amaya and Mrs. Gomez unleashed a cruel fate upon her. Devastated by their betrayal and the revelation that Daniel had orchestrated her downfall, Darla concealed her pregnancy and parted ways with the family. Unbeknownst to her, this secret would forever alter her life's trajectory.Seeking solace in her mother, Mrs. Ana Matthew, Darla shared her
In the vibrant city streets, where dreams often clashed with harsh realities, Darla Matthew, a brilliant and resilient Business Administration graduate, navigated a life devoid of luxury and comfort. Despite her circumstances, her indomitable spirit and determination captivated those around her. As a maid for the Gomez family, her mother's friends, Darla's life took a dramatic turn when she was publicly humiliated and expelled from the mansion after her secret affair with the enigmatic CEO, Daniel Gomez, was exposed by his sister, Amaya, and mother, Mrs. Gomez.With a deep-seated hatred for Darla, whom they deemed unworthy of their loved one, Amaya and Mrs. Gomez unleashed a cruel fate upon her. Devastated by their betrayal and the revelation that Daniel had orchestrated her downfall, Darla concealed her pregnancy and parted ways with the family. Unbeknownst to her, this secret would forever alter her life's trajectory.Seeking solace in her mother, Mrs. Ana Matthew, Darla shared her