Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You can go to hell with your ridiculous offer.”Throwing that stupid file on Xavion’s face, I shouted, wishing to pluck out that smile from his face. He had crossed all the limits today, offering me such a job to take advantage of my financial state. My disguise provided him with the opportunity to poke his nose in my life once more. I was ablaze with fury.On the other hand, Xavion was all chill as if he had expected my response, he stretched his arm behind me and slid closer.“Come again, Azlynn!”His query temporarily halted my rage, making me look for an answer. I wanted to pinch his aching nerve with my words to lessen my injury. However, my furious mind couldn’t process his question, so I asked him.“What do you mean to say?”The flash of golden in Xavion’s eyes paused my heart for a moment as he leaned in, whispering huskily.“You just said my name, Azlynn. It’s been five years and trust me, no one had said it better than you.”My body froze to the spo
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Uncle Earl’s over cautiousness was the proof of his services for the royal family, it was compulsory to have facts and figures from more than one sources to match the standards of the royal court. He stayed here on Howard’s request and installed spy cameras, I was indeed grateful for this favor. My hopes were high while clicking the links in the email. The cameras were planted at such angles that I could see the screen of the laptop, providing me with information regarding the work done during official hours. I keenly observed Mr. Hudson’s movements once again.Everything was fine until I found him returning to the office yesterday after working hours, raising my suspicion. I was aghast to see the duplicate keys in his hands. “Holy crap!How is this even possible?”When we bought this place, Howard made sure to change all the locks and gave me the only pair of keys, no one had access to them except me and Daleyza. My eyes widened in shock as I saw Mr. Hudson
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“Mr. Waller has transferred five million dollars to Mr. Hudson’s account.But why?”Daleyza gasped, commenting on the transaction proof in shock, she voiced the query in my mind. For a while, my brain couldn’t formulate any thought other than Alpha’s connection with my office’s employee, let alone wondering about this amount. Initially, I had doubts about the spy status and all that, but I didn’t imagine in my wildest nightmares that Xavion would be behind this. Like, why would he send this money to a person he didn’t even know?Daleyza agreed to my point, racing her brain to solve this mystery ASAP. “Ann, I have checked Mr. Hudson’s previous work record, he had never worked for Mr. Waller.Above all, why would a celebrity like Alpha Xavion have a relationship with an ordinary finance manager, paying him five million dollars for any reason. Trust me, Ann. There’s something fishy!”Well, I could only read this report due to my sudden brain freeze, so Daleyza
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“What?”I blinked slowly, and took in the sight of my new work space, processing the purpose of this setting. It was unbelievable that I had to spend my entire day of work with Xavion. In most of the offices, secretaries had their separate cabins as the bosses didn’t like any interference in their personal space. But here, it seemed that my own privacy was at risk. How would I work on my revenge plan when he would supervise me 24/7?This first hurdle in my plan trembled my heart, I felt defeated without even starting. Bella comforted me immediately.“Que sera, sera (What will be, will be), Ann. We will definitely figure out something.”Calming my racing heart, I composed myself as Xavion’s amused remarks forced me to get my shit together.“Oh, didn’t you like the material of the chair or the height of the table, Ann? I can replace them for you. Speak your mind freely here!”Yeah, of course! You could do anything, Jerk!Putting a formal smile on my face, I
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You gotta be kidding me!”Blinking my eyes rapidly, I gave it my all to read the investment file, confirming the name of the company. I hadn’t even imagined in my wildest dreams to ever hear about this connection.HK group of industries’ keen interest in investing millions of dollars in the AS sports agency exploded a nuclear bomb in my world. My brain literally gave up, unable to process the shock of this odd occurrence. Why did Howard contact Xavion for collaboration? Was he out of his mind?And most importantly, why didn’t he tell me before about this suicide mission?As my brother had gone nuts, I couldn’t help but close the file in horror. Perhaps, it was the time to call him and come clean. However, the first wave of the logical reason was dissipated by a low growl near me, making me jump. I shot up as a menacing voice resounded in my ear.“See, Ann. I have such a generous investor for this season.”Raising my head, I saw Xavion, fuming in anger like
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Howard and marking me?Goddess!Eww!No!At that very moment, I seriously wished to forget about my dilemmas and screamed out loud that he was my brother, not a lover, just to shut Xavion’s fucking mouth. He had lost it completely. I only mentioned his mated wolf’s status to remind him about the duties of a mate, and he took it to the next level, joining my name with Howard.“Now, I get it. That’s why you won’t come back to me. That motherfucker has decided to take you as his consort for bearing his child.”He didn’t take his allegations enough and charged on me, the black fur on his elongated claws scared the hell out of me as he continued infuriatingly.“Prince Howard must be bribing me with his investment offer to clear his way, taking me as an ordinary Alpha. What does he think of me? That I am greedy for his Royal money? He could go fuck himself. And you, Ann!”After cursing Howard, Xavion’s next target was me, his claws inched closer to my neck as
Azlynn’s P.O.V. Xavion showed me his true colors within a day, harming me directly, his shamelessness forced me to take a quick action. I had planned a long method to destroy his business step by step, but his assault accelerated this process. I was all set to make my first move. After discussing my idea with Daleyza and Uncle Earl, I got to work, setting my plan in motion. Working overnight for a long day didn’t feel tiring at all. Like a wounded lioness, I was craving blood, wishing to bury that Alpha six feet under. It would be only fair if I bent him on his knees for forgiveness. Bella also stayed awake with me, sharpening her claws, she wasn’t in the favor of stealth attack. “Don’t forget that you are an Alpha, Ann. Let’s retaliate with fists. This human-like method won’t hurt him.” Chuckling at my feral side’s vexation, I stretched my arms and read the proposal glimmering at my laptop’s screen, this was indeed my best shot on such a short notice. “It will work, Bella.
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“I did it!”Manipulating the stock market wasn’t an easy task, given that several factors were involved in the reputation of a company’s name. I had meticulously planned everything to pull off this trick. AS sports wasn’t a small company to begin with, destroying its reputation to lower the stock prices had affected the market value, losing investors’ trust in the business. They were hesitant to continue the collaboration due to non-existent opportunities. I barely kept a straight face while responding to the emails of the sponsors, the content of the messages was a treat to read. Cherry on top, Xavion’s disappearance had improved my mood more. The tranquility of the room was helping me to focus on work.He didn’t come to the office after the stock market’s issue, giving me the best opportunity to accelerate the process of his destruction. In addition to inviting all the investors for an urgent meeting, I closely monitored the stock’s trends to keep an eye on Xa
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Covering his ears in a split second, Demrid moved away. He muttered under his breath.“No, it can’t happen so soon!You got this Demrid!”His handsome face took on a haunted look as if the dark clouds of horror had overshadowed his world. His voice sounded more serious than usual. “Why are you always in a hurry, Ann?”Breathing heavily, he started pacing back and forth. His forehead was creased with fury.“It’s been a few days, and I barely got a chance to express my feelings. Taking you to a romantic date was never in the picture. I am trying my level best to show my heart to you. But Ann, you are adamant about crushing every hope of our future together. Why?Why are you doing this to me?”His perturbed expressions shaken me to the core as he held my wrist and pulled me closer, racing my heart. The magnetic pull of his charming personality zipped my lips as he questioned desperately.“Tell me one thing, Ann. Can’t you feel the connection between our souls
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“Where?”Bella’s warning alerted me in a heartbeat, activating my mama bear mode. I swiftly picked up Hayley in my arms to protect her from this unexpected danger. Inhaling deeply, I caught the whiff of the freezing aura surrounding us. A sudden wave of putrid blood’s stench nauseated me to the core as my alarming gaze spotted three blood suckers in the last row of the servants. Yes! The Vampires!The worst enemies of the shifters and the rulers of the darkness!They weren’t allowed to live in the Werewolf territories after the great war one century ago. So, their presence in Demrid’s mansion knotted my stomach, so I questioned him sternly.“Demrid, what are they doing here?”I didn’t use the term ‘vampire’ on purpose as it wasn’t my intention to scare my little girl in her new home. Hayley was afraid of those bloodsuckers. However, Demrid didn’t give a damn to my cautiousness and spoke out loud.“Who, Ann?Are you talking about my vampire staff?”His stat
Azlynn’s P.O.V. Goddess! Was I dreaming? My unblinking gaze caught the sight of the majestic King in front of me, dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans. The fabric of the shirt was strained over his muscular figure, hugging his body perfectly. My mouth dried to witnessing the live representation of the Greek god in 2025. I admit that Demrid was handsome and had an impeccable taste in clothing. He usually wore modest clothes at home, too. He looked breathtaking in formal attire or casual outfits, but today was different. Demrid was deliberately wearing such a shirt to flex his burly Alpha body. Wetting my dry lips nervously, I tore my gaze away. Bella’s offended growl echoed in my head. “Let me see him more, Ann. He is a mouthwatering beauty.” As everyone had specific preferences, my wolf desired a man with a firm body. She was enjoying the sight of this perfection before us. However, Demrid’s cheerful tone while showing Hayley some shoes helped me to recover swiftly. I took
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Demrid’s live stream wasn’t a promotional event only, but a start of grand celebration in the South Kingdom. People went crazy to prepare the best welcome to the crown princess.Using the platform of my company, Demrid made an official announcement, saving time and money to throw a party for the cream of the South. However, his cheap method cost me a fortune!After this revelation, I became a social media sensation, breaking the records of the trends. Everyone was eager to know more about me. Not only mine, but Daleyza’s phone rang nonstop, she wasn’t prepared to deal with this unforeseen calamity. To avoid the nosy journalists, she came back home before time, the worry was etched on her face. “It’s total chaos outside, Ann. I haven’t seen such a massive crowd ever.”She showed me the news clips of how people had gathered in the streets and danced to express their joy, thanking the Goddess. The Head priest held a special prayer ceremony to seek blessings for my
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Bella’s straightforward refusal made me choke, putting a damper over my mood. I hadn’t expected such a reaction from my buddy as she said.“Demrid isn’t paired with us, Ann. And now, we have a mate, it’s our obligation to stay loyal to him. No, I won’t let you cheat on him.”The morning coffee tasted bitterer than usual as my wolf lectured me about the wonders of mate-bond, screwing my brain. I couldn’t help but groan in frustration.“But where is he, Bella? Howard is searching for him, and still, we haven’t found a single clue about that mysterious man. Then how am I supposed to stay true to an image of a mate?”When I first discovered my mate, the thrill of meeting him overwhelmed me. I behaved like a typical she-wolf and went to see Demrid alone. Now thinking about that, it felt like my idiocy to even think that the Moon Goddess would ever bless me. It was her routine to make me yearn for the smallest thing in my life. For years, I longed to live freely
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You gotta be kidding me, Ann!”Following me to my apartment’s living room, Demrid was growling nonstop, he was hell pissed after our interaction with Xavion. He closed the door with a loud bang and spat out.“You and trusting Xavion’s hollow words? I thought you were better than this, Ann!”Clenching his fists, he glared at me, demanding an explanation as his anger was touching the roof. I took a deep breath and poured him a glass of Scotch, he needed to calm down before a civilized conversation. “Demrid, it’s not about cavern words. It’s about principles!”Demrid scowled and emptied the glass in one go. His voice raised an octave as he said.“Don’t talk about principles here, Ann. What you did was entirely wrong.”His severe disagreement with my decision gave me a headache. It was really difficult to make him understand my point when he firmly believed that I was wrong. “Look, Demrid. Lady Sabrina isn’t just Xavion’s mother. I personally know her well too.
Xavion’s P.O.V.“I can’t even think about doing such a heinous crime!”Pleading for a speck of mercy, I assured Azlynn, the tinge of doubt in her voice had shaken me to the core. I was busy with my personal matters, working on an impossible mission. And suddenly, she showed up and accused me of a non-existent crime as if I lived to cause a ruckus in her life. Azlynn parted her lips to say something in response, but her new puppy, Demrid, didn’t let her speak. He couldn’t shut his fucking mouth and hissed at me. “Swearing on another woman’s life to save your ass? How shameful, Xavion!I had never imagined that you would stoop so low …”He blabbered about how I was a cunning criminal to conceal my wrongdoings through emotional blackmailing, squinting his venomous little eyes.“Everyone knows you are an Alpha without a pack, living in Lake city since your education. No one has seen your siblings or parents to begin with. And if you have a family, what’s the guarantee that yo
Azlynn’s P.O.V.After my return to Lake city, my world was thrown into chaos and funnily enough, the reason was one person, Alpha Xavion Waller!That jerk always planned something to trouble me, creating hurdles all the time. I didn’t know why I was even surprised to hear about his involvement in the scheme?Mr. Dario, my business rival, and the owner of a reputable sports agency was Xavion’s manager, he was serving him since 2020. It wasn’t a stunner that Xavion paid the influencers through him to slut-shame me. But I must give credit that he changed his approach this time, using his touts to hire the ruffians. Unable to contain my anger any longer, I grabbed my bag and walked out of the apartment. It was a quiet time to free my wolf. I had overlooked Xavion’s pestering until now, answering his dirty tactics indirectly. But today, he went too far. I couldn’t forgive this defamation as a woman.Overflowing with rage, I was unlocking my car’s door when my cell phone rang again, m
Azlynn’s P.O.V.The crisp night wind gently caressed my face as Demrid’s query skipped my heartbeat, registering its honesty. I could sense that his words came straight out of his heart. His intense gaze directly touched my soul as he continued, “Ann, you understood my misery, healing the deep lacerations of my soul. I have no words to explain how and when I fell in love with you. But I just know it for the fact that I am incomplete without you. You are the only woman in my heart.”He expressed his heartfelt emotions, spellbinding me with his hypnotic eyes. I felt myself drawn towards him like a moth to the flame. In previous days, we had connected to a profound level, working like a team. His stay at my apartment vanished the haze of oddness from our relationship. More precisely, he became a part of my personal and professional life, staying with me 24/7. I was habitual to having him around all the time.But love? I hadn’t thought about it!I admit that there was a part of