Adam's POV..I watched as Valerie rushed out of my office, a blush evident on her neck and face. I clenched my jaw fighting the urge to go after her, distance had done nothing to flicker out the feelings I had for her. She had a lot on her plate and the last thing she needed was me disturbing her and making me feel more uncomfortable than she already was. I knew she might not believe it but she was my first love and the feelings I had for her were still raw. I knew it was wrong to entertain these feelings, I have a Luna and I was married but the circumstances surrounding our separation were beyond my control. My eyes remained fixed on the closed door, every fiber of my being longed for her, I wanted to go after her to tell her everything was going to be okay, to reassure her that I would get our children back but I knew I couldn't do that now when I could barely control the feelings I had for her. The first mistake I made was asking her why she looked so downcast. It wasn't even an
Adam's POV…I took a deep breath before walking around my desk to stand in front of her, that was one thing about Analisse once she had an idea stuck in her head. Getting it out was going to be a problem. I had a lot on my mind, I didn't need to add her paranoia to the list of my worries.“Analisse,” I said her name softly before tilting her head back with my fingers on her chin so she had no choice but to meet my eyes.“I know what you're trying to insinuate and it's not true, I married you because I love you and nobody can come between us. She's nothing more than the mother of my children” I said as I looked intently at her, as the words left my words I knew I was trying to convince myself just as much as I was trying to convince her. Her glare softened at my words, her gaze locked on mine as she closed the space between us, so we were standing toe to toe. “You don't have to be jealous of her, the only thing both of us will ever share are our twins. I don't want you to think that
Valerie's POV…I thought my conversation with Rendall would help me have some understanding of the threat or at least know who sent it but all It did was make me uncomfortable and more edgy than I already was.I returned to the swing, gently swaying with the evening breeze. My mind raced with thoughts of my children, the threat note a constant echo in my mind “We are coming for you next” A constant reminder of the looming danger.. Tears gathered at the corners of my eyes, fear and desperation clawed at my heart. As I sat there lost in thought, the sky grew darker. The clouds gathered dark and heavy. A fat droplet landed on my cheek but I made no move to stand-up. The rain began to pour a few minutes later, I closed my eyes, allowing myself to be drenched by the downpour as my tears rolled freely down my face. I was tired of looking for children, tired of fighting with Kenneth, tired of everything in general. The rain intensified, masking my tears as I stood deciding to go inside befo
Adam's POV….After my conversation with Valerie in the kitchen, I was absolutely sure that something was bothering her. She seemed more withdrawn than usual, always looking over her shoulders like she was expecting someone to pop out from around any corner. It had been almost a week since she last came out of her room. I knew this because, after the first day she didn't come for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I made sure the cook was taking food to her room. At first she didn't want to take it with the excuse that she's not hungry but when she saw how relentless the cook was, she knew it was better to just take the food. I didn't like how withdrawn she was because it wasn't who she was. Growing up, Valerie was always the bubbly one in our group, she got excited easily, and got impressed by the simplest of things. It was always a beautiful sight watching how happy the most mundane of things made her.In a few days I would be turning 30, as a child I always thought that by the age of thir
Adam's POV..It has officially been a week since Valerie last came out of her room, I was all about respecting her privacy but this was becoming extreme. She hadn't seen the sun in days, she was cooped up there by herself. It wasn't good both physically or mentally. Countless times I had sent staff to call her down but she wasn't replying, I've given her enough time to stew in whatever it is she was going through, I've asked her questions but she would always send those annoying notes saying she was okay. At some point I even thought she was sick. It turns out she wasn't. I've had enough and it all ends today. I'm going to her room, I'm going to ask her to open the door nicely, if she doesn't I'm opening it myself. I walked towards her room, my steps were steady, a plan in my mind ready to be executed. I hoped it didn't come to that, I would feel better if she opened the door without all the unnecessary squabbling. I had no idea why I was scared, I was one of the strongest alphas in
Adam's pov..The sight of Valerie in front of me both worried me and intrigued me. On one hand, she stood in front of me wearing a baggy T-shirt, her olive skin disappearing under the material. She wasn't the most endowed woman I had met but all her features were in perfect sync, nothing was in excess, it was like everything about her was properly measured for her small physique. On the other hand, it was obvious that she had lost a lot of weight and it made me wonder if she had actually been eating the food that was being brought to her. She had dark circles around her eyes, her cheeks were looking somewhat hollow and she actually did look tired upon all the time she had been spending here.I watched as she crossed her arms trying to look bigger than she actually was, it was funny that she felt her protests would deter me from what I came for.“Adam leave” she said, fire brewing in her eyes as she pointed towards the door.“I don't think you heard me properly the first time, I'm not
Valerie's pov….I kept on beating myself up knowing it would amount to nothing. I couldn't believe I had let Adam kiss me, I wanted to push him away. I really did but the more he kissed me the further I drowned in the warmth of his lips and the more I wanted him. He was a force I couldn't fight against and it irked me that he had such control over me. When I heard his voice in my room I thought I was dreaming, but I knew that if I was actually dreaming the first people to be in it would be my sons. I had only realized how far we had gone when I came all over his fingers. At that point the words Analisse had said a few days back came crashing down. I felt so dirty after it, I walked straight to the bathroom and scrubbed my skin but it was of no help, I could still feel his hands on my skin, around my neck, in my pussy. It was frustrating and tiring.I had decided to stop sitting around pitying myself, I was going to look for Rendall and ask him more questions about what he said. The
Valerie's pov…I had no idea what made me think I could go against this wolf and win. I'd be dead before I could even put a scratch on his fur. He was obviously more experienced, his black fur was sleek, and shiny like the night sky. His eyes were bright golden yellow as they mirrored his savage expression. His teeth looked razor sharp, the contrast between them and his fur making their color more prominent. His shoulders went on for miles, his chest was both broad and deep making him look bigger when he took a breath and his arms ended in long curved claws. I was supposed to run and hide but as I looked at this wolf, I felt determined to protect myself no matter what it took. I knew I had to live, who would look for my children and when they were found who would look after them and protect them from the world? They needed their mother just as much as I needed them and I was going to fight to see them.He made it clear he was here to kill me, but why? I had only been in town for a fe
Valerie's POVI could finally confirm it now, Analisse didn't have a heart, matter of fact where her heart was supposed to be, there was a fist sized boulder there and instead of blood, it pumped poison through her veins. I had stood at the same spot for about five minutes watching her facial expressions to see if her stoic mask would crack and she would feel some empathy for her brother before gathering him in her arms and taking him inside but it was the exact opposite and in some crooked way I knew that was going to be her reaction. All she did was stare at him with contempt and irritation in her eyes.I didn't know how possible it was that every time I saw Rendall he managed to look worse than the previous time I had seen him. This evening had taken the crown, his clothes were torn, the sole of his shoe had finally burst open, he looked like he was covered with several layers of sweat and grime. His hair was matted together by lumps of dirt. He had several cuts and bruises l
Valerie’s POV“This was a bad idea” I thought, as I placed my palm on my temple, groaning to myself. I should have done something else for Adam, instead of coming to this party. I could have pretended I was sick, he would have believed me regardless of what I came up with after all we had spent most of our day in a body of water, it wouldn't sound weird if I came down with a fever or a cold. I felt so out of place and uncomfortable, the cocktail event for the dinner had started a few minutes before I stepped onto the terrace and so far I've hated each and every moment of it. The invited wolves around me were moving from place to place with a drink in hand, talking, laughing and socializing with each other but here I was tucked in a dark corner of the room regretting my decision of even coming outside. It wasn't like the party was bad, actually it was the exact opposite, the drinks were good, the appetizers were delicious but it was the company of people in the party that made me f
Valerie's POVI walked gingerly across the garden path towards the staff door, making sure to survey the vicinity with each and every step I took to avoid bumping into anyone who would ask pressing questions. I couldn't afford for anyone to find me outside and inquire on where I had been. The staff door led straight to the kitchen. I didn't want to meet so many people but I knew that was inevitable whether or not I used that door or the main garden entrance,aside from that it was the entrance that came with the least prying eyes and suspicious glances. The memory of what happened the last time I was in the kitchen played itself in my head and it was the warning I needed, to come up with a good plan before entering the kitchen, as a precaution this time around in case I bumped into anyone and especially to prevent a repeat of what happened the last time with Analisse or one of her cohorts. I pushed the door as gently as I could to prevent it from squeaking before quietly stepping insi
Valerie's POVTaking Adam to Willow's creek was my final resort. I had tried thinking of another simple way he could spend his birthday but no ideas were coming. I needed to do something that was easy to plan and didn't need many items to carry it out. After spending a long time thinking and nothing was coming forth I decided to use the spirit of nostalgia hoping that he would enjoy the serenity of our old childhood hideout and not mind how bland it might seem.The fact that he didn't speak as we walked there, was enough proof for me to know that he didn't remember the place and it kind of hurt my feelings because it was our special spot, something that we shared together before age and other factors destroyed what we had. Everything was going perfect when he got there, the air was light, we were laughing and enjoying each other's company before it all went in the opposite direction. We were laying facing each other on the grass, when Adam placed his lips on mine in a searing kiss.
Analisse’s POV…I knew she was up to no good, I tried warning Adam but whenever he was around that skank his attitude towards me was both distant and he tended to make rash decisions. I knew what she wanted all along but he made it seem like I was being jealous and spiteful, she knew she was nothing compared to me and that's why she kept on going after what was mine. I was sure the story she told about coming here for her children was a hoax and a plot to get into my family and destroy it from within and Adam being as gullible as he always was,fell for her tricks blindly but she wasn't fooling me and even if she actually had kids and they did go missing how sure was Adam that they were actually his children to begin with.I knew they thought I was oblivious to all they've been doing behind my back but this is my house and I have eyes and ears everywhere. Adam's birthday had finally arrived and I made it a duty to make sure I outdid everything I had done the previous year. This banqu
Adam's pov…“Valerie, what the hell?” I said laughing heartily as I tried to keep my head above the surface of the cold water. Though it was cold, it wasn't uncomfortable in a teeth chattering way but it felt cool and soothing. I watched as she crouched down to her ankles laughing so hard she was almost choking herself in the process.“I'm going to get you back for that.” I said without malice, I knew she was trying to get me to loosen up but I was going to get her back. I fell flat into the water, my entire outfit clung to my body, tendrils of my hair fell across my forehead almost getting into my eyes.I stretched out my arms trying to keep myself afloat in the body of water. I still couldn't believe that Valerie had pushed me into the lake. When I saw the mischievous look in her eyes, the last thing that came to my mind was that she was going to push me into the water. She was still laughing and tears had begun gathering in her eyes at how hard her laughter was, at a point she had
Adam's POV…I walked as quickly as my legs could carry me to the back of the house, on my way there I almost broke into a run but I had to refrain myself because I didn't want to alarm anyone and I wanted to leave as quietly as possible to avoid any of the staff or security guards following me or worse running into Analisse and explaining why I'm leaving my own banquet. I was getting too excited, I wanted to know so badly what Valerie had planned for the day. She had always been creative and I knew that even if she wanted us to just sit down and do nothing it would still be the best birthday because I get to spend it with her. I couldn’t remember the last time I was this eager to do anything, it felt like if I didn't get there any sooner I would explode from all the pent up happiness. It took a moment for me to realize that it had been ages since I felt this happy or excited about anything, my life had always been so bleak and straightforward. All I did was attend meetings, sign pap
Adam's POV …I carefully lifted the knife and began to cut into the black forest cake, the blade gliding smoothly through the moist chocolate layers. Valerie watched with a smile as I cut a slice, the cherry filling and whipped cream oozing out from between the layers.I picked up the slice and brought it to my nose, inhaling the rich aroma of chocolate and cherries. My stomach growled in anticipation as I took a bite, the flavors exploding on my tongue. The chocolate was rich and decadent, the cherries sweet and tart, and the whipped cream added a creamy texture that tied everything together. I closed my eyes, savoring the flavors and textures, feeling a sense of joy and contentment wash over me.As I chewed, I felt a sense of gratitude towards Valerie, who had somehow managed to make it into my room and bring me this amazing cake. “This tastes awesome, thank you for going through all the trouble to make me this. I really like it” I said, taking another bite of the sweet dessert.“Y
Adam's POV….I slowly opened my eyes, grogginess giving way to confusion as I took in my surroundings. I was in my bedroom, but something felt off. The room was too bright, the sunlight streaming in through the windows and illuminating the space in a way that seemed almost deliberate and I knew I had drawn my curtains closed last night before I slept.I sat up with a start, my heart racing as I scanned the room. That's when I saw her - Analisse, standing by the window, a sly smile spreading across her face. But she wasn't alone. Several maids stood behind her, their faces expressionless. What the hell was going on.My mind reeled as I tried to process what was happening. What were they doing in my bedroom? And why was Analisse looking at me like that? And why were there so many maids in my room?"Good morning, Babe. Happy birthday," Analisse said, her voice dripping with sweetness as she stepped closer and kissed my cheeks."I hope you're feeling refreshed. We have a big day ahead of