“No, I’m not crying, baby. I think something has entered my eye.” Realizing my mistake, I quickly wiped my eyes and turned to Nathaniel. “See, I’m okay now.” I smiled at him while leaning to her side.“Nathanie!” Oh, Alexander was still in the room! My face flushed at the thought of him overhearing Nathaniel.All three of us—Nathaniel, Katie who clung to my legs as if I might vanish, and I—turned to look at him. But I made sure not to make eye contact with him. I knew the effect he had on me.No matter how much I resented the feelings I had for this man, I couldn’t stop myself. Despite the pain he’d caused me in the past, something still lingered, and it was maddening. Why did I have to feel this way about a monster who separated me from my babies when they were newborns?Why?"Let Miss Gift do what she likes most when she sees you."What was he talking about? What was he trying to imply?Could it be that he still had the thoughts that I was Daniela?Well, I was but not the pathetic a
"Miss Gift!" Nathaniel's voice pulled me from my thoughts. I turned to my left and saw him shaking my hand, worry and fear etched on his young face. His eyes told me he had been trying to get my attention for a while.Poor child!My pups must have gone through a lot and their father was there but the man was dumb not to see what was happening to his pups.I nodded then leaned to his height."If you tell Daddy, he will punish Mummy, and if that happens, then Mummy will make our lives more miserable," Nathaniel said, wiping the tears from my eyes. His voice was steady, but the worry in his eyes was unmistakable.He was right. Even though I didn't care much about what Alexander thought of me, I had to consider the children. I might have made things worse for them. Alexander might punish Laura, but because she was an Alpha's daughter, he wouldn't abandon her. He'd dole out some punishment for her, but she'd come back to the kids angrier and more vengeful and who knew what she would do to
ALEXANDER POV"Daddy? Why are you running? Is everything okay?" A small voice behind me made me turn around, and I was met with Nathaniel's wide, green eyes."Alpha Alexander, is everything okay? You look as if you have seen a ghost." Another voice chimed in, and I felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me. I recognized the voice immediately.Did Laura made fun of me? Was she lying again?"Daddy looks scared. What's wrong? I've never seen Daddy this scared." Nathaniel's words tugged at my heart. How could I explain to him that I was terrified Miss Gift was indeed Daniela and that she would take my them away from me?I never imagined I could be this scared in my life. My pups were my everything to me. The Goddess knew how much they meant to me. If not for them, things wouldn't be the same for me, especially after what Laura did to me."Daddy is okay. Just got an emergency and wants to take you guys home." I lied, forcing a smile at Nathaniel, who now stood right in front of me. I turne
ALPHONCE POVClenching my fists hard that they turned completely pale, I got up from the chair.This was unbelievable!The pain of fifteen years ago when I entered the house we shared with Clara and found her body drenched in blood on the floor returning and this time, it was blinding my vision.I paced back and forth in my office, the phone pressed tightly against my ear.I knew all this long it was her who killed my mate. But hearing her talking about it as if it didn't matter, angered me to the core. My core was already moving up and down in fury, my eyes turning to completely gold as my wolf fought to get out.I knew if Gloria was here right now, I would have ripped her apart by now.Fortunately for her, she wasn't. Gloria’s voice was calm but edged with a cold menace that made me wonder why Alexander couldn't see the evil side of this woman,"Alphonce," she said, "if you don't stop this madness, I will destroy you. Just like I did before."Her words struck a nerve. I clenched my
Wait, was he drinking? At this time of night? The acrid scent of alcohol wafted from him, unmistakable and strong. "You were drinking?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Alphonce moved away from the door's pillar, his steps unsteady. Concerned, I quickly grabbed his shoulder, guiding him to my bed. "You shouldn't drink like this, Alphonce" I warned, but he just smiled lazily, his eyes unfocused, like he was seeing me for the first time.I'd known Alphonce for five years, long enough to understand he wasn't the type to drink himself into a stupor. Not unless something was deeply troubling him. Was I the cause?Or wad it about that kiss?"Y-you are very beautiful," he stammered, and I couldn't help but look away, my cheeks warming under his gaze.He was undeniably drunk."Why drink yourself like this? Where are your bodyguards?" My questions seemed to float into the air unanswered, as he continued to smile at me, an affectionate and somewhat vacant expression in his eyes."You l
DANIELA POVA week had passed since Alphonce’s drunken confession in my room, and his presence had been marked by an eerie absence. Each time I called him, he would just tell me that he was busy and that he would call when he was less busy leaving me feeling more unsettled with each passing day. Something just told me that he was avoiding me.But the question that was disturbing me was why was he avoiding me?I needed to know what had made him drink like that but he never called again after that.And again, I still needed to know who he was talking about. But still, there was no Alphonce.I tried to reach out to him through his bodyguards but I also couldn't reach them.I just hopped Alphonce was okay.I would look for him after what I was going to do today.I also needed to know what would happen after I delivered the kids' birthday clothes. Because as sure as crystal, I wouldn't return to United States anytime soon.I needed to fix Laura and rescue my pups from her heartless self.
"Take me back!" I demanded, baffling my bodyguard beside me as he checked on me. "Where, ma'am?" he asked, his eyes betraying his reluctance. I knew for a fact he didn't want to take me back but I had decided abd I was the boss here, no one else was.I glared at him, sure he knew exactly where I wanted to go but was pretending dumb. Ignoring his feigned ignorance, I retrieved my phone from my purse and dialed a number, my rage resurfacing."Ma'am..." he started, but I raised my hand to silence him. I needed to handle this myself. Laura had crossed a line, and I knew exactly how to deal with her. I was sure as crystal that I was her. "Alpha Alexander, I need to talk to you," I said as soon as the call connected."Hello, Miss Gift," he responded smoothly, surprising me. He had saved my number. I swallowed hard, caught off guard but determined."Are you around?""I'm heading to the packhouse now. You can come," he continued."Thank you, I'll be there soon," I replied curtly before end
ALEXANDER POVAS Gift's car sped away, I watched, feeling fury boil inside me. I clenched my fists so hard my knuckles turned white. Beside me, Laura stood pale and trembling. Glaring dagger at her, I tried to calm myself because the anger I was feeling right now, could lead to something that I might regret later."Is that the reason you called me telling me I should be careful with her being around the kids?!" I asked, trying hard to remain clear. My voice was already breaking with full rage.I couldn't this woman here, calling herself Luna, could do such a thing, putting our pack in trouble.Instead of answering, Laura dropped her face, her face already pale as she trembled.That was enough to answer."What the hell were you thinking by going after her, Laura?" I growled again, my voice low and dangerous. The beast inside me stirred, ready to unleash its wrath."Alex, please..." Laura began, but her voice wavered."Don't you 'Alex' me," I snapped, stepping closer to her. "You might
ALEXANDER'S POV“You don’t have to ask twice—once is enough for a beauty like you,” I murmured, unable to resist what I felt any longer. I wanted her. I needed her. I yearned for her, and absolutely nothing could stop the desire I had for the little wolf in my arms.She was an Omega when she left, but here she was, beautiful, intelligent, and strong. Now, I realized I hadn't been wrong to trust my instincts. Somehow, I just knew this was the same miss Gift, despite her now-different hair colour.“Aah, please don’t make me wait!” she moaned, her hands trailing down between her legs. Her cheeks were flushed, and she lay back on the bed, turning her head slightly as she shyly reached out to pull me closer."Be patient, beauty. All beautiful things come with patience." My voice was firm but laced with longing as I hovered over her.Gosh, I missed this so much. I wanted her, and yet deep down, I knew I shouldn’t do this. She’d been poisoned; she wasn’t herself. I knew I should leave, let h
ALEXANDER'S POV The sight before me was staggering—a moment I never thought I’d witness again. After all these years, there she was, my little wolf, alive and impossibly beautiful. Her face was flushed, her lips parted slightly, and her breathing came in shallow gasps. That familiar hand, now matured with time, was stroking between her legs in her beautiful little garden that had fitted me perfectly all those years ago. Her fingers worked in a rhythm she’d clearly perfected for her own pleasure. Her other hand teased her nipples, sending shivers through her body, as if her skin couldn’t contain the heat she radiated. It felt wrong to look, but I couldn’t stop. Goddess, how could anyone tear their eyes away from something so precious? Even after everything, after being told she was dead, here she was—alive, vulnerable, and desperate. A painful knot of guilt and lust twisted in my chest as I watched her, caught between the desire to touch her and the understanding that something was
ALEXANDER'S POVThe dim lighting of the club did nothing to ease the tension simmering in my chest. I had been here since the incident back at the packhouse, but my mind kept circling back to that one moment, that one sight I couldn’t shake. My pulse quickened with the memory, twisting deeper into my chest like a knife. It had been hours, but the image of her—Miss Gift, as everyone called her now—walking away with Alphonce still haunted me.The way he had pulled her close, protective, possessive even—what the hell was going on? My gut churned with an unrelenting mixture of jealousy and confusion. I couldn’t ignore the questions flooding my mind.Who was Alphonce to her? Why was he so protective?And more importantly, would she stay behind for my pups’ birthday in two weeks, or would she walk away, indifferent to the plea I hadn’t even voiced yet? I gritted my teeth, clenching my fists until my knuckles turned white.“Dammit!” The curse left my lips like a growl, frustration surging th
DANIELA'S POVThe headlights of my car illuminated the parking lot as I pulled into a space, the bar looming in front of me like a bad memory waiting to unfold. This was the same place, the same damn place where everything had shifted. The one-night stand that turned into a twisted revelation, where the stranger I'd given myself to was none other than Alpha Alexander.A bitter smile tugged at the corner of my lips as my former friend's voice echoed in my mind, "You should try it. Having sex isn’t as bad as you think." If only she'd known how her advice would lead to my downfall.I stepped out of the car, slamming the door shut behind me with a force that matched my internal turmoil. Checking my watch, I saw it was already some minutes to nine. Time was slipping away, just like it had that night. But this time, I wasn't here for a casual drink or a reckless night of passion. I was here to face what this place had done to me.Squaring my shoulders, I walked toward the entrance where two
DANIELA'S POV“How long have you known Pearl Pack and the neighbouring packs, Miss Layla?” I asked, my voice smooth but with an undercurrent of urgency as I pressed the phone tighter against my ear. The other end crackled momentarily before the calm voice of my manager echoed back.“I’ve been here for five years, ma’am. So, I’ve known Pearl Pack for five years,” Layla replied. Her response made a small smile tug at the corners of my lips. Five years. That was exactly what I needed.“Is there something you wanted, ma’am?” she asked, her voice betraying a hint of impatience. I could picture her, probably shuffling through papers, expecting an answer, wondering why I had called at such an hour.“Yes, there is,” I replied, my grip tightening around the pen in my free hand. I glanced at my reflection in the mirror sitting atop the vanity, the soft lighting casting shadows across my face. The image staring back at me was calm, collected, but underneath, a storm was brewing. The events of ea
ALEXANDER'S POVI froze, my breath catching in my throat, disbelief spreading like ice through my veins. The sight before me was impossible, yet there it was. Alphonce—my twin brother, my blood—stood in the middle of the packhouse, the place we’d both grown up in. The same house our father had raised us before he passed, but for the past ten years, Alphonce hadn’t set foot here. We’d seen each other briefly at the airport that day, but he hadn’t once returned to this house, our home.But what shattered me more than his presence was the sight of my pups, one clutched in each of his hands. My future heir and heiress, caught up in whatever twisted game he was playing. Rage surged through me, burning in my chest like a wildfire. How could he? How could he involve my children in whatever vendetta he had against me?I turned, my eyes locking on Laura. Her lies echoed in my head. She’d claimed Miss Gift was the one who had kidnapped my pups, and I—foolishly—had believed her. I’d dragged Miss
DANIELA POVThe moment Alphonce appeared at the door with Nathaniel and Katherine in each side of his hands, the air shifted, thickening with tension. A suffocating silence fell over the room, every heartbeat amplifying in the stillness. The weight of unspoken words pressed down on everyone present. If a needle had dropped, it would have echoed like a gunshot.I froze where I stood, eyes fixed on Alphonce as disbelief flooded my senses. ‘He actually showed up,’ I thought, the sting of his last words still fresh. After everything, I didn’t expect him to come here. He should at least dropped the kids secretly earlier than coming here.Alexander stood stod still where he was, stiff and unreadable, though I knew better. His surprise was well-masked, but I could see it in the faint twitch of his jaw, the subtle way his hands clenched at his sides. Was he shocked that his brother had taken the children? Or had he realised he’d been blaming me for no reason?I glanced between the two brother
ALPHONCE'S POVMy fingers raked through my hair, frustration bubbling under the surface as I paced back and forth the length of my sizable but modern living room."Mr. Daddy's look-alike, why aren't we going home? Miss Gift said you would take us home." Katherine's voice, small but insistent, broke through the haze in my mind. Her wide, innocent eyes blinked up at me, and I felt a surge of irritation. But I couldn't snap at her—she was just a child, a kid who didn't deserve to bear the brunt of my anger. No matter how twisted my thoughts were, I wasn’t that kind of man. Crouching to her level, I forced a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes. "Mr. Daddy's look-alike will take you home soon, don’t worry." The words tasted bitter, but the way her face lit up told me it was worth the effort. Each time I looked at her, I saw Gift in those features—her delicate nose, the way her lips curved into a smile. How could Alexander be so blind not to notice? Then again, I hadn’t noticed either u
DANIELA POV“What are you doing here? Who are you?” I screamed at the half dozen men who had just intruded on my personal table at the far end of the hotel. I had just come in to eat something and calm my nerves after what I had seen on the television, praying that Alphonce had managed to drop the kids off safely to avoid any harm while the man was already searching for them all over.I had just ordered a drink when the men appeared out of nowhere. “We are here to take you to our Alpha, Miss.” The one standing closest to me answered, his voice steady, and my heart sank in my chest. It began pounding as I sensed danger.‘It will be okay. Nothing to worry about,’ Elena, my wolf, intruded my thoughts, but I ignored her and stood up from my chair with a big smile on my face, trying to mask what I truly felt. Since I started my designing business, I had learned to mask my emotions well, which was one of the reasons I had succeeded. Now, I had many branches of work.“And if I may ask, why s