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FANGS AND ROSES Chapter 171
Her Parent's Arrival Roman's POV The next morning, Caspian came early and we went into the study to discuss things. The morning was bright and early as we settled down into the study chairs. Caspian started shuffling through papers, straight to work. I huddled over my desk too. My mind was still foggy from a restless night, but the urgency of our situation kept me alert. I ran a hand through my hair, feeling exhausted even though I'd barely started the day's work. "Any news from Melissa's phone?" I asked him, my voice slightly coarse from restlessness. Caspian nodded, and his usually carefree expression was replaced by a grim determination as he spoke. "Yeah, and it's not good. You know Melissa. She's been running her mouth, telling her friends you've gone beyond your limits." He filled me in, his face still concerned on the papers before him. I raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What did she say?" I asked him. "She's spinning quite the tale," Caspian continued, leaning back
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Settling In and ReconnectingHayley's POV I walked my parents to their guest room in the mansion, and softly closed the door behind them after we entered the room. My heart was heavy with a mixture of relief and worry. The familiar scent of home clung to them, which was a bittersweet reminder of the life we'd left behind.The past few days had been tense, to say the least, and seeing my parents safe, but clearly shaken, brought it all crashing back.As I began helping my mom adjust her pillows before reclining in bed, I saw her hands trembling slightly, and I couldn't help but notice the dark circles under her eyes."How are the babies doing, sweetheart?" Mom asked, bringing me out of my worry, her voice soft and tired.I managed a small smile. "They're growing so fast, Mom. You can come see them after you've had some rest." I informed her warmly.Dad eased himself onto the bed, wincing slightly. I rushed to help him, adjusting pillows behind his back."Who would've thought we'd be
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A Breath Of Fresh Air Hayley's POV As Bree and I finished our call with Jane, we continued to chat over the recent development on her coffee shop. "I'm thinking of opening another branch." She said, delighted. I couldn't help but join in her joy. "Oh that's great! At where?" I asked her with immense happiness about her progress. She had begun to tell me the location and all the details when a soft knock on the door drew our attention. My heart skipped a beat when I saw my parents peeking in, and their eyes widened with wonder. "We couldn't sleep, so we thought of coming to see the babies. Can we come in?" Mom asked, her voice softening with emotions. I nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. "Of course," I managed to say. I watched as they entered the nursery, their eyes widening with wonder as they took in the sight of their grandchildren. It had only been a few days since they'd last seen the babies, but Aurora and Orion seemed to have grown so much in that short
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Revealed IntentionsRoman's POVAfter our beautiful lunch with the rest of the ladies, Caspian and I made our way back to the study, our minds full with the new developments. We had let the ladies to continue chatting about how to dress up for the wedding. They moved to the foyer. But they didn't know that the wedding we were going to attend was more than just a social event, it was an opportunity to uncover Melissa's scheming and keep watch her closer. As we settled into our chairs, Caspian began shuffling through the papers on his desk. "So, we know Melissa is planning to attend this wedding too," he said, his brow furrowed in concentration. "And we suspect she'll be meeting with her allies there, possibly even Victor." He added, looking up to me.I couldn't help but chuckle at his perceptiveness. "You know me too well, my friend." I admitted, sinking into one of the plush armchairs.That's why we need to make sure we're there as well. We need to get eyes and ears on whatever th
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New Dresses and New Discoveries Hayley's POV Today, which was the day after Roman revealed traveling to attend a wedding, my parents and I sat in the garden outside. I guess the house felt boring so we needed to relax outside. Despite that, we're savoring our last hours together, because tomorrow by this time in the evening, I'm probably miles away from them. The air was cool as I sip the drink from my glass and reclined back in my outdoor chair. The garden was always a beautiful view, the gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers.It was a moment of tranquility and peace and we sat there quietly enjoying the moment. It was times like this that reminds you that life is truly beautiful and deserves to be enjoyed.Mom was absently running her fingers through the grass, while Dad leaned back in his chair, with his eyes closed as if soaking in the peaceful atmosphere."It's nice out here," Mom said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. "So different from San Franci
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Preparing For Departure Hayley's POV The insistant soft kicks of babies nearby, gently roused me from sleep. When I opened my eyes, I lay still, listening to the quiet breathing of Aurora and Orion in their cribs nearby. Today was the day we were heading to the wedding, and with it, into unknown territory. I pushed myself up, swinging my legs over the side of the bed. The cool floor beneath my feet helped ground me, pushing away the last remnants of sleep. As I stood, stretching, I heard a soft knock at the door. "Come in," I called softly, not wanting to wake the babies. Dora poked her head in. Her salt-and-pepper hair was neatly pulled back, and her warm brown eyes crinkled with a smile. "Good morning, Mrs. Hayley," she said softly. "I thought you might need some help packing for the little ones." She offered, kindly. I felt a rush of gratitude wash over me. "Oh, Dora, thank you. That would be wonderful." I accepted her offer warmly. As we began sorting through the b
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Arriving at the Fortress Hayley's POV The moment we stepped onto Roman's private jet, I felt like I'd entered another world. The interior was all sleek lines and plush comfort. It's luxury surprises me even after riding it a few times. Bree and Viola couldn't contain their excitement, their eyes wide as they took in every detail. "Oh my God, Hayley!" Bree squealed, running her hand over the butter-soft leather of her seat. "This is insane! I feel like a movie star!" She exclaimed. Viola, ever the picture of elegance, settled into her seat with a graceful smile. "It's certainly luxurious," she agreed, her eyes twinkling. "Roman, you've outdone yourself." She commended him. I caught Roman's eye and saw a hint of pride there, mixed with something else, was it nervousness? It was hard to tell with him sometimes. He gave me a small smile before turning to speak with the pilot. As we took off, my stomach did a little flip that had nothing to do with the ascent. This was really
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Staying Alert Roman's POV As Caspian and I entered our assigned guest room, the heavy wooden door clicked shut behind us. The space was lavish, no doubt, with its ornate furnishings and plush carpets, but it felt cold, unwelcoming. I let out a long sigh, running a hand through my hair. "Well, this is cozy," Caspian said, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he flopped onto one of the beds. I grunted in response, my mind already racing with the tasks at hand. "We're not here for comfort, Cas. We need to check on Melissa's movements," I said, pulling out my phone. Caspian nodded, his expression turning serious. "Right. Let's see what Melissa and the other witches had been up to." He said straightening up to come huddle over my phone. We quickly began accessing the recordings we'd gathered from the bug on Melissa's phone. As I played the most recent recording, Melissa's voice filled the room, cold and calculated as always. "We're taking off from New York now. We should be l
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Happily Ever AfterHayley's POVThe morning sun shone through the windows as I stared at the garden below, savoring the beautiful view of it. It was like a gentle whisper of hope, soft and tentative, whispering through my ears. My fingers traced the windowsill, exploring the smooth, weathered wood beneath my touch - each groove and grain a tactile memory of our tumultuous journey. Two days. Just two days since Roman had returned from a battle that had threatened to unravel everything we knew, a conflict that had hovered on the razor's edge of total destruction.Memories cascaded through my mind like fragmented scenes from a nightmare. The metallic scent of blood. The paralysis of fear. That horrifying moment when time seemed to stop, and I believed I might lose everything I had come to love.But not today.Today was different.Today was about healing.About redemption.About hope rekindled.Downstairs, the kitchen was a symphony of preparation. We had hired more cooks for the celeb
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A Promising Future Roman's POV I opened my eyes to the soft morning light coming through the windows. The pain in my chest was less now, thanks to the healing I got last night. Rose sat next to me on our bed, her hand gentle on my arm. She looked tired but happy."How are you feeling?" she asked softly, her fingers threading through my hair with such tenderness it made my heart ache. Dark circles circled her eyes, evidence of her exhaustion from last night, but her smile held all the warmth of the morning sun.I caught her hand in mine, pressing my lips to her knuckles, breathing in the familiar scent of her skin. "Better. The healing worked better than I expected." Every word was true – the piercing pain that had threatened to tear me apart was now just a memory."That's good." Her smile wavered slightly, worry dancing in the depths of her green eyes like shadows in still water. "The twins are still sleeping now. But they gave me a hard time sleeping last night. It's like they c
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A New Dawn Hayley's POV I paced the hospital corridor as we waited for Dad to wake up. The fluorescent lights shone too bright even though it was already night, making the white walls seem even more clinical. I sat down in an uncomfortable plastic chair and shifted numerous times, my muscles protesting after hours of sitting. Next to me, Viola kept checking her phone, her fingers drumming an anxious rhythm on her thigh. Bree had gone home to rest about an hour ago, practically falling asleep on her feet. I'd insisted she get some proper sleep, promising to call if anything changed. The twins were with Dora, and even though I trusted her completely, my thoughts kept drifting to them. It was the longest I'd been away since they were born. "Family of Lucien Merchetti?" A doctor's voice drew my attention to the doorway. She was young, probably in her early thirties, with kind eyes that crinkled at the corners when she smiled. "You can go in and see him now, but just for a litt
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The Final Battle Roman's POVThe private jet touched down in San Francisco just as the sun began its descent behind the horizon. My muscles were tense from the flight, but my mind was sharp, focused on the hunt ahead.Beside me, Caspian checked his phone for the hundredth time, his usual playful demeanor replaced by cold determination."Our tracking team is already working on Scarlett's location," I told him as we climbed into the waiting SUV. "They'll have coordinates for us within minutes." I informed him."Good." Caspian's voice was clipped. "The sooner we end this, the better." He added.As we drove to my wolves' team here in San Francisco, I pulled out my phone to hear from Rose back in New York. My fingers hovered over Rose's number for a moment before I pressed call. She answered on the first ring, her voice tight with worry."Roman? Did you find them?" She asked me.Just hearing her voice made my wolf whine. "We're close. The tracking team is working on it now." I leaned aga
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Escape Before DawnRoman's POV We sat at the back of the garden, and the late afternoon shone across the immaculately beautiful lawn. My wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin as I watched Scarlett and Stephan exchange their vows, not fooled by the serene facade of this wedding. Everything about them looked fake – the forced smiles, the tension crackling in the air, the way my guards tried to blend into the background while keeping their eyes fixed on Melissa.Rose was beside me, her hand warm in mine, her emerald dress making her skin glow in the fading light. She was trying to keep her composure, but I could feel the slight tremor in her fingers. I found myself thinking about our own future wedding, the one we'd have once all this mess was over. It would be different – filled with joy instead of suspicion, love instead of hatred."You may kiss the bride," the officiant announced, his voice carrying across the hushed garden.I leaned closer to Rose, my lips brushing her ear as I wh
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Scarlett's Wedding Hayley's POV I stood before the full-length mirror in our bedroom, pulling down the hem of my emerald green dress for the hundredth time now. I felt nervous.The silk material mused against my skin as I stretched it, but even its luxurious touch couldn't calm my nerves. Today was my sister's wedding—if you could call someone who'd tried to kill you a sister."Stop fidgeting, Rose." Roman's deep voice called from the doorway. I didn't have to turn because I saw his reflection in the mirror before me, and my breath hitched in my throat. He looked devastatingly handsome in his charcoal suit, his dark hair slightly tousled as if he'd been running his fingers through it. His eyes, those piercing amber orbs that never failed to see right through me, held mine in the mirror."I can't help it," I mumbled, smoothing my hands over my stomach. The twins' birth had left its marks, but Bree had chosen this dress perfectly—it hugged in all the right places while still being ap
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Three Days of GraceRoman's POVIt was three days before Scarlett's wedding. I was pacing my study in the early morning, thinking. Dawn hadn't yet broken when Caspian arrived and joined me in the study. I had called him earlier. I'd been up for hours now, my wolf restless beneath my skin. The weight of leadership had never felt heavier than in these moments, when every decision could mean life or death for those I loved."Three days," Caspian said, leaning back in his chair. Dark circles under his eyes suggested he'd been up all night too. "Are we really going through with getting Melissa out for the wedding?" He asked me.I paused my pacing to rub my temples, where a headache had been building since midnight. I turned to walk to the window, watching as the sun shone down in the garden looking too peaceful for the turmoil in my mind."I don't know," I admitted, my voice rough from lack of sleep. The thought of letting Melissa out made my wolf snarl with protective rage. "With ever
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Betrayal in Plain SightRoman's POVThis morning I woke up with new determination. I rubbed my tired eyes, determined to review more surveillance footage. Yesterday's run with Rose had helped clear my mind, made the bitterness and pain more manageable. I didn't expect to find anything new in the recordings, but I had to try. I had barely started hearing the recordings in my study.Then I heard it.Scarlett's voice came through the speakers, trembling slightly. "I don't know what to do. He's going to banish me from New York. I have nowhere to go." She cried.I leaned forward, turning up the volume. A female voice responded, making my anger spike."Come to San Francisco. We need to stick together now more than ever," the voice said. "It's time we dealt with Roman and Hayley once and for all." She told her. Wait. That voice sounds familiar.My fingers gripped the edge of my desk. That voice... I knew that voice."Are you sure?" Scarlett asked, hope creeping into her tone."Yes. Just co
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Comfort in ChaosHayley's POVMy heart ached as I watched Roman storm upstairs to his study, his shoulders rigid with tension. The sound of his footsteps echoed through the foyer, each step heavy with the weight of yesterday's revelations. Viola's eyes followed his retreating form, and concern appeared on her elegant features."Kate, darling," Viola said softly, reaching across the table to squeeze my hand. "I've never seen him this tense, even for Roman. What has happened?" She asked me.I sighed, running my fingers through my hair. The morning sunlight streaming through the windows suddenly felt too bright, too cheerful for the heaviness in my chest. "He visited his mother in the dungeon yesterday," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "She told him... she told him Victor might be his real father."The silence that followed was deafening. Bree's coffee cup clattered against its saucer, the sound sharp in the quiet room."Oh my God," Bree breathed, her blue eyes wide. "Are you
