The courtroom crackled with tension as Derik sat stiffly beside Charlotte and the lawyer he had hired, the best lawyer in the world. His eyes fixed on Jessica, the woman who had torn his world apart.Charlotte, on the other hand, was cold, her hands shivered as her wounds were opened again. She couldn't help but remember her tragic past. The feeling of being pushed down the stairs, the pain of losing her first child. Her emotions were just like how she lost her mother twelve years ago when she lost her mother. She stared into space as heaviness clouded her mind.Derik sensed the tension in her heart and saw her clustered hands shaking, couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He felt it was his fault, if he had not met Jessica that night, if he... emotions clouded his mind. He placed his hand on Charlotte's shivering hands and turned to look at her, "Justice will be served, I promise you."Hearing those words, tears began to flow from her eyes. He gently pulled her into his embrace, feeli
The next morning, they left in a car. On the way, he asked her, "Do you have plans for tonight?"She looked at him. "Working.""Cancel. I have a wine shop to attend tonight. Accompany me there. Consider it as the reward for helping you out of the predicament at the bar last time.""I thanked you""As far as I am concerned, that was not thanks. Rather, it is a form of torture for drinking that bitter coffee. To make the me feel comfortable would be to thank him.""This man is...." He tilted his head and smiled, looking out the window.When the driver saw this scene in the rearview mirror, he silently thought to himself, His big boss was actually smiling because of a woman, is this some kind of miracle?When class ended in the afternoon, she had just left school when she was picked up by the secretary arranged by Derik The secretary took her to buy a dress, put on makeup, and a haircut. Standing in front of the mirror, she almost couldn't recognize herself.Although her face was still th
Charlotte could hear nothing in the silence.The music and the discussions.All she could feel was the warmth of his lips, the aroma of wine.As for him, he seemed to be unable to stop from kissing her.Initially, he thought that he was infatuated with her lips because he had never had a woman. However, all of a sudden, he was unable to control himself.But this time, why?He couldn't explain it to himself.When the dance ended, she was led unsteadily out of the dance floor, but her mind was still in a daze.The looks from the crowd hadn't lessened, but she wasn't in the mood to pay attention to them.She just couldn't understand why he would do that.Thinking that James Lockwood was still here, she felt so embarrassed.She looked towards the corner where James Lockwood wasBut he had left some time ago.She didn't see James, but she saw Ethan Lockwood, her brother with a single glance.Ethan, who was standing, looked at her in disappointment.Her heart tightened with shame.After a mo
Ethan smiled as he caressed her hair, "Good girl"she chuckled,I know you wanted me to say that but I'm afraid I can't agree to your request for the time being,"she looked at him." Mr. Miller brother's exam is happening in a month's time and changing tutors might not get along well with him and besides I've already been paid for the services.""That is not a problem, Name the price, I will goddamn pay it.As for your worry between Derik's brother and a new tutor, that is not something you should be bothered about. A person like Derik is not someone that you should toy with Charlly. With a person like him, you can't get anything other than a one minute happiness. Take advantage of the fact that you are not friends and get away from him immediately.""A moment of hapiness" she kept repeating those words and felt a little uncomfortable, "At least, I got that from a stranger rather than my family.""Charlotte, I understand your plight. But...that moment of happiness will only lead to nothin
Suddenly, his Secretary called, "Mr. Miller, I have information regarding the lockwoods"He wanted to hear it badly but definitely not in front of charlotte, "I'll catch up with you later," he said, eyeing Charlotte, who was busy foaming in the back seat.Later that night, in his room, he phoned his secretary, "What's the deal with the Lockwoods?""Mr. Miller, last year, Lockwoods' company started going bankrupt.""Company? Lockwood's Corporation?""Yeah, their annual revenue dropped from three million dollars to thirty million in a few months.""What? How...? What happened?""Ethan Lockwood took over the company, and now it's on the brink of collapse.""Collapsing?" He smirked. That word pleased him. "He wanted to bring down the Lockwoods, but it looks like he's got help. What's their next move?""They're trying to marry off their daughter to Zayn Smith, the Smith family's eldest son.""Their daughter? Which one?""We're not sure, but it seems to be Emily."Derik frowned. They were tr
"What? Bastard!" He cursed at him.He continued to laugh like the jerk he was. "What audacity do you have to come here thinking I will give my sister to you, Mr. Miller? You've got some nerve," he said, walking closer.Derik scoffed, giving him a look the man could never seem to fathom. "Oh! Yes, I demand your sister and I won't leave without her." he said authoritatively "You know why? Because you are personally going to hand her over to me!""I love your fantasies; it keeps me on edge," he rolled his eyes. "Mr. Miller, I advise you to leave now before I send the guard to throw a man of your caliber out!" His voice suddenly changed."I don't think so, you bastard!""Enough of you calling me a bastard," he said as he hit Derik's chest in fury, making him stagger back."Oh, yes! You are a bastard, you are a snake! Listen, Ethan, you know what I am capable of doing. If you don't release Charlotte right away, I'm going to tell the whole world your true identity!"His face suddenly change
Charlotte's Point of View I couldn't pinpoint how or when it happened, but I felt a soft kiss on my lips, tasting of strawberries. I wanted to push him away, but found myself unable to resist his gentle touch. Before I could fully comprehend what was occurring, he delicately laid me back on the bed, continuing to kiss me. Slowly, he untied my blouse, and I knew what was about to transpire. I removed his shirt, leaving himself half-naked, he rested upon me, and I instinctively wrapped my arms around his shoulders as we continued kissing Suddenly, he stopped and stood up, his emotions on his face. "Derik, why did you stop?" I asked, unable to conceal my desire for it to stop "Charlotte," Derik whispered, his voice so gentle. "I stopped because if I continue, I might not be able to control myself. I don't want to rush this. I want it to be right, to be meaningful. What happened between us that night was a bit of a mistake." I stare at him in shock, unsure of what's going on, Did he
When the class ended in the afternoon, Charlotte saw Vincent coming to pick her up at the school gate.She hadn't planned to go to Millers at all. However, in the afternoon, Vincent called her and said he did well in the exam and wanted to treat her to a good meal. In order to not let Vincent's good mood go, she agreed.When they arrived, they saw Derik there along with his secretary. Derik was chatting in the courtyard with his secretary, giving her orders and sounding a little pissed. The secretary left, and Derik met her gaze.She nodded at Derik and Derik walked up to her and pointed to Charlotte a perfectly packaged portable box. "Charlotte, this is my gift to you."Charlotte smiled and waved her hand. "It's enough that he did well; that is enough gift for me as his teacher. This is not necessary."Derik smiled, knowing she wasn't going to accept it like in the past, but he secretly hoped that she would."Alright, I will treat you to a meal, the least I can do," he said, withdra
“Mom?” she managed to utter in disbelief with a trembling voice. “Is that really you, Mom?” Charlotte’s mind was clouded. That was definitely Sophie, her mom whom she thought had died years ago, standing right here in front of her. How could that be? What happened? She was so confused. This can't be real. Immediately, Sophie transformed into a human and looked at Charlotte. Charlotte gasped in shock. This wasn’t happening. Her mom was standing right in front of her, her precious mom. “No!” she muttered, shaking her head in disbelief. "But how… How are you here?" she muttered with trembling lips. Charlotte’s legs wobbled at the confirmation of the sight in front of her. She fell to her knees and felt like collapsing due to shock. Sophie’s softened gaze turned to her daughter. “Hello, Charlotte. It’s been so long!” Nathan stood in bewilderment. It was just unbelievable for him too. He thought she was dead. He mourned her death, and she... Is he being delusional? “How?” Charlotte i
"I will kill Derek for you!" she declared. Nathan's heart pounded. He clenched his fists, trying to maintain his composure. "You think I'd trust you?" Jessica coughed weakly, she grinned evily and mischievously, "You don't have to trust me. Just think about it. With Derek out of the way, nothing stands between you and Charlotte. This is similar to what happened years ago with James, and there were no consequences then." Nathan's mind raced. The thought of finally being with Charlotte, free from any obstacles, was tempting. But making a deal with Jessica? It's like dancing with the devil. "Why would you want to help?" "I need your blood to heal, Nathan," Jessica continued. "You help me, and I help you. Simple as that." Isaac stepped forward and whispered just loud enough for Jessica to hear, "Nathan, do you seriously want to trust her? She's manipulative; she isn’t someone who can be trusted!" Nathan glanced at his brother, knowing he was right. But the prospect of eliminating D
Nathan sat alone in his dimly lit office. He stared blankly at his desk. Slowly, he rose and walked to a drawer, opened it with a creak. Inside lay a small, ornate box. He moved to the window, and opened the box, lifting out a necklace. He held the necklace, and remembered, how his mum's words to him. He remembered his mother’s frail hands placing the necklace in his hands, "This has been in our family for generations. Keep it safe.” she whispered, with a mixture of sorrow and pride. The necklace is a family heirloom that had been passed down through the women in his mother’s family. He had promised to keep it safe until he met his one and only mate, Charlotte, whom his heart had always longed for ever since he met her years ago.when he met his other mate, whom died, It was unbelievable He had gone to the coronation of a wolf who was to be crowned Alpha, when he heard his wolf Ragner growled wolf, it unbelievable, because a king as never had two mates before and meeting he
"Hello, Charlotte, how are you feeling?" Nathan's deep voice interrupted as he walked into the room with his expression serious "How are you feeling?"Charlotte looked at Nathan, then back at Derek, her mind still spinning with confusion and of the recent events. "Nathan, what happened to me? Derek said I transformed... but I don’t understand how or why."Nathan sighed, sitting down beside her bed. "Charlotte, your transformation was unexpected. It seems the Silver Moon Pack holds more secrets than we realized."Charlotte tried to process his words, a mix of fear and surprise, washing over her. "But why now? Why didn’t this happen before?""Sometimes, the first transformation is triggered when your loved one is in danger," Nathan explained gently. "It’s rare, considering the fact that you were born from the great and powerful Sophie Jenner!" He explained, standing and folding his arms, looking more agile."How could that be?"Derek was confused, trying to process whatever Nathan said.
'What the hell,' Derek muttered in panic as he stepped back in fear.I opened my eyes, wondering what he saw to sound so amazed, but I was stunned by what I saw.I looked around for my figure. I was lost.I couldn't find myself anymore. In my place was a tall, big white wolf.I gasped as I saw the figure, Is this me?I tried to speak, but it came out as a whimper.Anger surged through me as I locked eyes with Jessica, who was trying to escape with Aiden. The audacity!Before I knew it, I was moving, my body was driven by rage, and I launched myself at Jessica. She barely had time to react, stumbling backward as I slashed at her.Jessica's eyes were wide with terror as I immediately launched at her in annoyance. Nathan, within the blink of an eye, grabbed Aiden away from Jessica.I growled at her with my green amber eyes shining dangerously, and as I looked at a corner, standing there was Derek.Derek remained in shock, unable to move. His eyes were glued to my transformation, but I co
Bella’s POV"What is wrong with her?" Derek’s voice, filled with worry, lamented. I tried to speak, but my tongue felt jammed and glued to the roof of my mouth.I couldn't speak, but I could hear everything loud and clear.I looked down at my chest, thinking the loud thumping was from my heart, but it wasn't. There were numerous heartbeats and murmurs. Everyone spoke at once, and I could hear it all.What I found strange was how loudly I could hear their heartbeats. What is going on with me?My body moved on its own, twisting and turning in strange directions.Jessica gasped, shaking her head vigorously in disbelief, repeating “No!”Nathan and Derek stood there, looking at me with utter surprise, Derek’s jaw dropping, “What is happening?”I screamed as my body suddenly twisted, making me bend. I looked at my hand and gasped as my nails were extremely long and strange-looking."Help her!" Derek screamed.Nathan summoned all his strength and broke the chains. You could tell he was in de
Charlotte couldn't believe her ears. “What is going on?” she said, her voice filled with disbelief.Jessica smirked. “You heard that correctly.”“No, I know he is heartless, but he would never do such a thing. He would never kill a soul!” Charlotte's voice broke. "Jessica, you're lying! My father wouldn't—"Jessica interrupted, her voice dripping with malice. "Believe what you want, Charlotte, but the truth remains. Your precious father was a murderer,” she turned to Derek, “he killed your brother."Nathan, still struggling against the chains, growled, "Jessica, this vendetta of yours ends now. Let Aiden go, or I swear—""You swear what, Nathan?" Jessica taunted, stepping closer to Aiden, “You have no power here. Not anymore."In a flash, Derek lunged at Jessica, but she was quicker, pulling Aiden back just in time. The room filled with tension as Derek stopped, his eyes burning with desperation."Please, Jessica," Charlotte pleaded, tears flowing freely. "He's just a baby. Don't puni
The celebration for Aiden's arrival last night had turned into a nightmare.Nathan paced the floor of the meeting room with his mind racing. His usual calm demeanor had been replaced by anger and fierce determination. "We need to move quickly," he said. "Every moment we waste is a moment Jessica gets further away with Aiden."Charlotte stood beside Derek, her eyes red from crying. "We can't let her get away with this," she said, "Aiden needs us."Derek nodded. "We'll find him, Charlotte. We will!"Nathan turned to his beta, Austin, who had just entered the room. "Austin, have you assembled the team?"Austin nodded. "Yes, King Nathan. They're ready and waiting for your command.""Good," Nathan replied. "We leave immediately."---Nathan, Austin, Derek, and Charlotte moved along with a few guards. Charlotte had insisted on going, even though they had advised her to stay put.Nathan led the way with keen intensity, Derek and Charlotte following closely, filled with fear and hope.As they
As the sun set, casting a warm glow over the pack's territory, Nathan and Austin made their way to the dining hall where the celebration for Aiden's arrival was in full swing. Inside, Derek, Charlotte, and Vincent were already seated, enjoying the festive atmosphere."King Nathan, join us," Vincent called out respectfully.Nathan took a seat beside Charlotte. "Thank you for the gifts, Nathan," she said warmly. "They were very thoughtful.""Anything for the little one," Nathan replied, glancing at Aiden nestled in Charlotte's arms. Derek watched Nathan closely.While everyone seemed to be enjoying the occasion, Nathan didn’t appear to be having a good time. He kept gulping down his wine. His beta, Austin, sitting next to him, couldn't help but stare with a look of hurt and frustration. It was obvious that Nathan wanted to get drunk, but a wolf getting drunk would require at least two thousand of the strongest wines.Derek noticed Nathan's unease but pretended not to as they all kept la