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Hailey’s POVMia’s words still lingered in my mind as I walked out of the bedroom, my shoulders heavy with exhaustion. Her anger, the accusations, and the pain in her voice—it all gnawed at me, leaving an ache in my chest. She was my best friend, someone I trusted above all else, and now it felt like I was sharing a space with a stranger who despised me.I made my way to the couch in the small living room, grabbing the old blanket we kept folded on the armrest. The fabric was thin, barely warm, but I didn’t care. I wasn’t about to stay in that room with Mia’s piercing glares and cutting remarks.Lying down, I stared at the ceiling, trying to process everything. “What a mess,” I muttered under my breath. If only Jenny were here. She’d know exactly what to say, how to calm Mia down and help me figure out what to do. But she wasn’t here. It was just me, navigating this storm of emotions and tension with no compass to guide me.I was just starting to drift off when a loud knock at the doo
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Hailey’s POVThe air was alive with a buzzing excitement as the principal announced the inter-school basketball competition. The whole school seemed to tremble with anticipation. I, on the other hand, was not as thrilled. Basketball games weren’t my thing, especially not with Paxton and Dimitri involved. Their rivalry was already messy enough without adding an actual competition to the mix. But Mia? She was ecstatic.“You have to come!” she squealed, practically bouncing in place. Her dark eyes gleamed with mischief, and her smile stretched wide enough to make her dimples show. “It’s going to be the event of the year. Paxton is playing!”That did it. I sighed, knowing there was no arguing with Mia when she got this excited. “Fine,” I relented. Her grin widened as she dragged me off to plan what we’d wear.The evening came quickly, and Mia had chosen our outfits, of course. I wore a pair of fitted black shorts with a sheer black hose underneath, paired with a loose shirt that fell just
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Paxton’s POVThe moment I finished my announcement, my eyes instinctively searched for Haley in the crowd. She had been sitting there, her usual spot with Mara, her ever-present shadow. But when I turned back to look, she was gone. It felt like a flash—a trick of the mind. She had been there just seconds ago, hadn’t she? My chest tightened as panic threatened to surface. My grip on the microphone faltered, and before I realized it, I had set it down and abandoned my place on stage. My mind wasn’t on the crowd or the buzzing conversations that followed my bold declaration; it was on Haley.The memory of her laugh earlier still lingered in my mind. For a split second, I had felt hope—pure, unfiltered hope that maybe she was warming up to me, maybe she had started to see me the way I saw her. But then, without warning, she had disappeared. The memory of her falling onto me during that basketball game flashed vividly. I could still feel the warmth of her presence, the light pressure of he
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Hailey's POVThe sun was relentless, bearing down on me like a fiery furnace as I stood by the ice cream truck, clutching my cone of chocolate swirl. The creamy coolness was a small relief against the scorching heat, but my mind was far from calm. My thoughts spiraled, consumed by the bizarre events of the past few days—Paxton's unwavering support, Dimitri's hauntingly red eyes, and the undeniable tension between the two of them. Something was brewing, and I was smack in the middle of it, whether I liked it or not.Just as I was about to head back inside, a firm hand tapped my shoulder, sending a jolt of shock through me. I whirled around, nearly dropping my ice cream, only to find Paxton standing there, his face shadowed with something I couldn’t quite decipher. Concern? Urgency? It was hard to tell, but his emerald eyes bore into mine with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat."Hailey, wait," he said softly, his voice like a balm against the chaos in my head. "Can we talk?"I
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Hailey’s POVThe car ride was quiet, almost too quiet. Paxton tapped his fingers against the steering wheel, his jaw clenched in a way that made his sharp cheekbones stand out under the dim glow of the streetlights. I tried to focus on the hum of the engine, but my thoughts were anything but calm. My stomach twisted with the weight of everything that had happened between us—the kiss earlier, his cryptic words, the tension that always seemed to linger whenever we were alone.“We need to stop by my house,” he said suddenly, his voice breaking through my thoughts.I turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow. “Your house? Why?”“There’s something I need to pick up,” he said, his tone clipped. “It won’t take long.”I hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Alright.”We drove in silence the rest of the way. By the time we pulled up to his house, the moon was high in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the grand building. The air felt colder here, heavier, as if the house itself held secr
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Paxton’s POVThe moment Hailey walked into my life, I thought I had a chance—a small, fragile chance to make her mine. But that glimmer of hope was shattered tonight. All it took was one slip under the full moon, one uncontrollable second where my instincts betrayed me. My eyes had shifted, glowing that unnatural, haunting color that revealed everything I’d tried to keep hidden. And I was sure she saw it.Now I couldn’t get her face out of my head, the way her lips parted in shock, her wide eyes reflecting the faint shimmer of my hybrid form. A monster. That’s what she must think I am. And worst of all, I left her there, alone, confused, and probably thinking she wasn’t enough to keep me there.I hated myself for that.Still in my human form, I threw on a hoodie and rushed out, not caring where I ended up. My feet carried me to the bar near campus, the dim neon lights casting an eerie glow on the cracked pavement. The hum of drunken chatter and clinking glasses filled the air as I pus
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Hailey’s POVI couldn’t believe my eyes. The sight before me shattered my heart into a million pieces. Paxton, the man I’d started to let my guard down for, the man I thought might feel something for me, was kissing Nikki right there in the dimly lit bar. My chest tightened as the air seemed to thicken, making it hard to breathe.My instincts told me not to believe my eyes, to look away, to convince myself it was some sort of misunderstanding. But the truth was painfully clear. His lips were on hers, and she looked entirely too pleased with herself.A storm of emotions surged through me—betrayal, anger, humiliation—but most of all, sadness. A deep, unrelenting sadness. I’d come here because I was worried about him. The message I’d received saying he was in trouble had felt urgent, and I didn’t think twice about rushing to find him. Now, standing here, I realized I’d been played.My hands trembled as I turned to leave, my heart aching with every step. But before I could escape the suff
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Paxton's POVThe moment I heard Hailey scream, my heart felt like it stopped in my chest. I’d been nearby, keeping my senses sharp, but nothing could have prepared me for the sight that greeted me when I burst into the hospital room. A rogue wolf, hulking and scarred, loomed over her. The smell of burnt flesh was thick in the air, mixing with the metallic tang of fear that radiated off her.Hailey sat crumpled on the floor, her chest rising and falling in panicked gasps, her wide eyes darting between the rogue and me. She looked so fragile, so terrified, and seeing her like that made my blood boil.The rogue snarled when he saw me, but his bravado faltered as he took in my stance. "Alpha," he muttered, his voice low and gravelly, recognition flashing in his red-black eyes.I didn’t waste time with pleasantries. "Step away from her," I growled, my voice sharp and commanding.The rogue hesitated, his hands twitching like he was debating whether to obey or attack. Big mistake. Without an
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Hailey’s POVThe moment our eyes met—if they even did—my breath hitched in my throat. Paxton. My past, my mistake, my regret. Or was he? My mind spun as I struggled to process his presence here. Did he see me? Did he recognize me? A part of me wished he didn’t, but another part—a buried, stupid part—wondered if he’d been looking for me all along.Jessie’s voice pulled me back to reality. "Hailey, are you even listening?" she asked, nudging my arm.I blinked, snapping my attention to her. "Jessie, isn’t it obvious?" I gestured discreetly toward the crowd, my fingers trembling. "Look over there! Paxton is here." I exhaled sharply, feeling a mixture of frustration and panic bubble inside me. "If I had known he’d be here, I wouldn’t have followed you. You dragged me into this mess, and now I’m stuck in the same space as the one person I’ve been avoiding for years!"Jessie crossed her arms, a teasing smirk curling on her lips. "Wow, Hails, you’re acting like he’s a monster or something. Re
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Hailey's POVI never planned on attending this party tonight. In fact, I had outright refused when Jesse first suggested it. But she had a way of convincing me, and truthfully, I needed the distraction. My mind had been a chaotic mess lately, tangled up in endless thoughts—especially about Paxton. It wasn’t that I wanted to think about him, but no matter how much I tried to push him out, he always found a way to creep back in.After making sure my daughter was sound asleep in her room, I took a deep breath and dressed up. Nothing too fancy—just a simple but elegant dress that hugged my curves in the right places, though I couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious. Jesse was already waiting for me outside the party hall, excitement practically radiating off her.The moment we stepped inside, the atmosphere hit me like a wave. The bass from the music thumped against my chest, the air thick with the scent of alcohol, sweat, and expensive colognes. Laughter and chatter filled the spa
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Here’s your revised and lengthened scene with deeper emotional expression, character reactions, tension, and a plot twist to keep things engaging.Hailey's POVAfter my encounter with Paxton at the shopping mall, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time—happiness. The way he stood up for me, like I actually mattered to him, sent warmth through my chest. But that feeling didn’t last long. Seeing him again, surrounded by those girls, laughing and flirting like he hadn’t just been my hero moments ago, made my stomach twist painfully. I hated how easily he affected me.Pushing those thoughts away, I focused on getting home. My daughter, Ava, barely mumbled a word before heading straight to her room for her nap. I sighed, brushing a hand through my hair before heading to the kitchen.Tonight was supposed to be fun. Just me and Jessy—my best friend—having a housewife and wine night, gossiping, laughing, forgetting the real world for a while. I pulled out some noodles, setting them to b
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Hailey’s POV As I fingered the necklace Paxton had given me, a flood of emotions swept through me. The delicate pendant sparkled faintly under the mall’s fluorescent lights, but its significance weighed heavily on my chest. When he told me not to get myself into trouble again, his tone was teasing, but there was something else there—concern, maybe? I couldn’t help but smile at him, a soft, genuine curve of my lips, as though for a fleeting moment, we were something akin to a family. But deep down, I knew better. This fragile sense of togetherness was as fleeting as a shooting star, especially with his mother in the picture. That woman had the power to shatter any semblance of peace in our lives. I tightened my grip on the necklace and made a silent vow to keep Emily away from Paxton and his world. He couldn’t know she was his daughter. If he found out, everything I’d worked to protect would come crashing down. My thoughts spiraled as I glanced at Emily. Did he even remember today
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**Hailey’s POV**I hadn’t expected to run into Paxton—of all people—today. The odds of it happening were slim, but somehow, there he was, stepping between me and the grumpy woman who had been eyeing me like I didn’t belong in this high-end mall. His sudden appearance made my heart jump. Had he been calling me? Instinctively, I reached into my bag, fumbling for my phone. When I pulled it out, my stomach twisted—fifteen missed calls. I swallowed hard, quickly shoving it back into my bag, guilt blooming in my chest. But what really threw me off was the way he spoke. "You’ve got a nice taste in jewelry," Paxton said smoothly, taking the necklace from the woman who had been glaring at me moments ago. I blinked at him, stunned. Did he really just say that? He never noticed little things like this before, not when we were… Well, not in a long time. Then came the words that truly caught me off guard. "Hey, baby. So, you’re here. You’ve got such a good taste—just the kind I love." Bab
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**Hailey’s POV** When the jewelry was found in Emily’s possession, my heart froze. It felt as though the ground beneath me had opened up, threatening to swallow us whole. Emily? My sweet little Emily, the child who could barely keep her room tidy, now being accused of stealing something so precious? I wanted to believe this was all a mistake, a cruel misunderstanding that would soon be resolved. But as the store attendant held up the gleaming necklace, its brilliance mocking my disbelief, the reality of the situation hit me like a sledgehammer. The murmurs from onlookers grew louder, each whisper slicing through my fragile composure. “Why?” I muttered under my breath, staring at Emily as though searching for answers in her wide, tear-filled eyes. “Why would you do this, Emily?” “I didn’t, Mommy!” she cried, her voice trembling with fear. “I just wanted to look at it, I swear! I didn’t mean to—” “Enough!” the attendant snapped, her voice sharp and unforgiving. She snatched th
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Hailey’s POV I wouldn’t lie—I was fuming. The nerve of Paxton, ordering me to pick up his clothes on a weekend of all times, especially knowing it was my daughter’s birthday. I had made it clear when I took the job as his personal assistant that weekends were off-limits unless it was an emergency. And this? This was no emergency; this was a power play. The way he dismissed me during the call, cutting me off before I could even explain how important today was, made my blood boil. Was this his way of getting back at me? For what? Something I’d done years ago? Something recent? I couldn’t figure it out, but the bitterness in his tone was unmistakable. Still, I didn’t have much of a choice. Emily deserved a happy birthday, and if swallowing my pride meant keeping my job to provide for her, then so be it. “Emily, darling, go to Auntie Jessie,” I said, plastering on a smile to mask my frustration. “She’ll help you get dressed, okay? Mommy has to take care of something really quickly,
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**Hailey's POV** The sun streamed into my bedroom, casting a golden glow across the room as I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection. My mind wandered to eight years ago—a day filled with both excruciating pain and immense joy. I had fought tooth and nail to bring my daughter into this world. I smiled at the memory, my eyes misting slightly as pride swelled in my chest. My baby girl wasn’t a baby anymore. She was growing into a smart, curious, and wonderful young lady. Today, she turned eight—a milestone that felt like it came too fast. I turned away from the mirror, wiping a tear that escaped, and walked over to wake her up. She was still bundled under the covers, her small face peeking out as she slept soundly. " Emily, my love, wake up," I said softly, brushing a few strands of hair from her forehead. Her eyes fluttered open, and she blinked sleepily at me. "Mom?" she mumbled, her voice laced with drowsiness. "Happy birthday, sweetheart!" I said, grinning wi
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**Hailey’s POV** I stood there, rooted to the bathroom tiles, my heart hammering so loud I was sure Paxton could hear it. His piercing gaze burned into me, a mixture of frustration and something else I couldn’t quite name—pain, maybe? His words echoed in my head, bouncing off the walls of my uncertainty. Why didn’t I tell him about my daughter? The question lingered in the air, suffocating me. I wanted to run. Every nerve in my body screamed at me to turn and bolt, but my feet refused to cooperate. My hands trembled as I clutched my dress, the fabric bunched in my fingers like a lifeline. What could I say? The truth? That the little girl he had no idea existed was his? Or should I lie? Tell him some fabricated story about a nonexistent relationship to push him away? But then he asked again, his voice softer this time but no less intense. "Hailey, why didn’t you tell me? Are you trying to hide her from me?" I swallowed hard, my throat dry as sandpaper. My lips parted, but no so
