Consciousness trickled back in, slow and disoriented. The world around me was blurry at first, then swam into focus, revealing an unfamiliar room. Panic clawed at my throat, sharp and immediate.As I stirred, I felt a stinging pain in my neck. Wincing, I reached up and felt the rough texture of gauze against my neck.Memories of the previous night flooded back, each one a fresh wave of terror. Richard's enraged face, the searing pain of his claws, the blessed oblivion of darkness...Horror crawled up my arms. The prospect that I was again in danger prompted me to sit up. A gasp escaped my lips as I met a pair of dark eyes. I scooted back as far as the bed allowed.It was Noel, seated on a sofa beside the bed. His intense gaze fixed on me.'What is he doing here?' My mind raced with questions. 'What happened to Richard?'I looked around in awe at the room I was in. The opulent surroundings did little to calm my frantic nerves. High ceilings, ornate furniture, and the scent of something
“What am I going to do now?” I muttered, pacing left and right in my room.My life, already a tangled mess weaving between Richard and Noel, had just taken a nosedive into the pit of the unknown.A werewolf baby.Was that even possible? And how in the world did I, a decidedly average human, end up carrying one? What would happen to me?“Come on, Adel, think something,” I mumbled, biting my thumb.For years, I had longed for a child with Richard, dreaming of the joy and fulfillment that parenthood would bring. But now that the reality of my pregnancy had set in, I found myself consumed not by elation, but by fear and apprehension.Noel was not a normal werewolf. He was powerful, the Alpha of his pack. And I was a mere weak human. What would this child be? Strong and fierce like Noel? Or would the baby inherit some semblance of my human fragility?Fear of uncertainty loomed over me. I thought I would research human-wolf children. I sat with my laptop and went into the werewolf-human for
The shock hit me like a physical blow, my jaw slack in disbelief. Soon, the disbelief curdled into fury. How could he? How dare he? The audacity of his words hit me like a slap in the face.Pushing myself up from my seat, I towered over him, eyes narrowed into slits of pure disdain. Every muscle in my body tensed, ready to lash out at this insufferable man who had the gall to insult me so blatantly."You are humiliating me," I spat. My hands clenched into fists at my sides, nails digging into my palms as I struggled to contain the storm raging within me. But his sneer only fueled the flames, his arrogance stoking the fire of my fury. How could he stand there, smug and self-assured, while tearing me down with his cruel words?“I am telling the truth. You are smelly. Don’t you take a bath?” He smirked. With each word he said, my indignation grew, fueled by the injustice of his accusations. How insensible he was to talk to a woman like that.I had been working overtime these days, pourin
Shock and embarrassment gripped me like icy tendrils as I stood frozen, my eyes locked on the delicate fabric of my underwear clutched in Noel's hand. How had it come to this? My mind raced, trying to piece together the events that had led to this mortifying moment.A gradual realization crept over me, sending a jolt of panic through my veins. My toes curled in discomfort as I registered the absence of my undergarments beneath my clothes. I must have forgotten to put them on in my rush to leave his office early this morning.‘Shit,’ I cursed under my breath, berating myself for my carelessness. How could I have been so reckless? What would Noel think of me now?Heat flooded my cheeks as self-consciousness washed over me, making it difficult to meet his gaze. I swallowed hard, trying to gather my thoughts.Noel waggled the underwear and smirked, “Miss Adelynn, I didn’t know you were so bold. You left it in my office!”“I-um…” I stumbled over my words, struggling to find a coherent resp
Noel’s POV…As I strode back to my cabin after the meeting, a tantalizingly familiar scent snagged my attention. It was intoxicating, sending a primal thrill through my wolfish side. My wolf stirred within me, its primal instincts awakening at the intoxicating aroma that filled the air.Instinctively, I followed the scent, my senses heightened as I sought out its source. And there, on the sofa, lay a delicate, silky garment—the unmistakable scent of Adelynn lingering upon it like a seductive invitation.I was momentarily stunned. I picked it up and examined it dumbfoundedly. Did she leave it here intentionally, or was it merely an innocent oversight?Adelynn pretended that she was not interested in me, but she did such a thing. I curled my lips slyly."Miss Adelynn," I murmured, the name rolling off my tongue with newfound meaning, "you are something else."Without hesitation, I reached for my phone, my fingers dancing across the screen as I dialed her number. My wolf growled restless
I arrived at the restaurant and sat down at the table that was reserved for me. The sound of clinking silverware and muted chatter filled the air as I scanned the room for my blind date. A hint of frustration simmered within me as I checked my wristwatch.Time was a currency I valued greatly, and her tardiness didn't sit well with my punctual nature. She was supposed to come at 7 pm, but she didn’t show up yet.Adjusting my tie, I glanced around, thinking to wait for another ten minutes. If she didn’t show up within that time frame, I would leave.The clock was ticking away, and with each passing minute, my impatience grew. I squirmed in my place to find a suitable position; then a figure caught my attention. Tall and striking, she glided towards me, clad in a form-fitting red gown that accentuated her curves. Yet, despite her physical allure, an instinctual unease settled within me. There was something about her presence that set off alarms in my mind, a silent warning urging me to r
Adelynn’s POV…The office walls seemed to close in on me. Every tap on the keyboard and every phone call echoed in the silence left by my racing thoughts. I couldn't focus, my mind replaying the scene from earlier. I was afraid Noel would find out about my pregnancy. Restless and desperate to escape, I packed my things and left early.Even within the familiar walls of my own apartment, the unease wouldn't dissipate. It hung heavy in the air. Dread lingered in my mind like a heavy cloud. I desperately needed a distraction. An outing or maybe spending time with friends could help me calm my mind.Grabbing my phone, I dialed Lily's number.“Hey, Lily. What are you doing tonight?” I asked.“Nothing; same boring life,” Lily huffed, sounding deflected.“How about we go out to dinner?” I suggested.“Dinner?” Lily exclaimed excitedly. “Yes, yes, I’d love to go out with you. But why are you so generous to me all of a sudden?” she asked with a touch of mischief."I wanted to thank you again for
I shoved his grip off me, fury replacing the initial shock. Every instinct screamed at me to lash out, but then I realized Lily was not around. Panic flooded me as I scanned the room, searching in vain.Had she left, furious and heartbroken? She might have misunderstood me. My irritation morphed into bitter resentment aimed solely at Noel. Why? Why did he lie and claim me as his fiancée? How could I possibly explain this to Lily?Lily might be thinking I hid my relationship with Noel. I was not sure what she was thinking about me- an opportunist to date my boss?My gaze snapped back to him, my insides simmering with rage. "Why did you do that?" I spat, the words laced with venom. "Fianceé? How could you lie so effortlessly? I can’t believe it.” I sighed in dismay, looking at him disdainfully. “I didn’t know you, a strong Alpha, would resort to such cheap manipulation!"My voice trembled with restrained rage. "You're despicable," I hissed, "You use your power to manipulate and control