Adelynn’s POV…When I woke up in the morning, a wave of nervous energy gripped me. The prospect of facing Noel at work loomed like an ominous cloud, and I was hesitant to go to the office.What would I do if Noel appeared in front of me? Would he mock me as he did last night?The uncertainty churned within me, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance between my professional life and personal turmoil.I grew restless. This job was important to me, and I couldn’t lose it. At the same time, I didn’t know how to keep working there in a tense environment. Whether it was comfortable or not, I had to face the day ahead and fulfill my responsibilities.I hoped against hope that the workday would pass without incident. I wished that Noel would forget everything that had happened between us. Deep down, I knew it was wishful thinking, but I clung to the hope that he would choose not to bother me further. I had no desire for entanglements with werewolves, and my decision to maintain a safe dis
Noel’s POV…Despite my assurances, the mayor insisted on a meeting, prompting me to pay him a visit to his office. I walked into his office, a sense of confidence emanating from my demeanor. I had already addressed the issue at hand, and I was determined to convince the mayor that everything was under control.The mayor, a middle-aged man with a stern expression, looked up from his desk as I entered. He gestured for me to take a seat, and I obliged, settling into the plush leather armchair opposite him."Mr. Clark," I began, my voice calm and collected. "I understand your concerns regarding the recent incident. It’s just a small dispute. Nothing is alarming. The matter has been solved on the spot. There's nothing to worry about. Trust me.”“But I am concerned about the photographs,” the mayor expressed his worry. “I managed to suppress the matter. I am afraid more photographs like this may circulate on social media.”Fearful of the chaos it might cause in the town and the impact on hi
Adelynn’s POV…Richard's fiery gaze held me captive, pinning me to the spot as his calculated steps advanced. I tried to swallow, but my throat had gone as dry as the dust clinging to the fire escape behind me."Richard," my voice emerged shaky, barely above a whisper. Each step he took echoed in my skull, the fear a vise tightening around my heart. His smile, sharp and predatory, sent chills down my spine."What's wrong, darling?" he purred, his words dripping with mock concern. "Why the scared little rabbit act?""Richard, why are you here?" I forced myself to sound confident, but the tremor in my voice betrayed me. He could sniff it out – my fear, my desperation.He chuckled, a low, guttural sound that caused me to tremble. "Just checking in. Seems my little bird wants to fly the coop."My breath hitched. Panic gnawed at the edges of my mind, threatening to unravel the fragile control I held.“You are not welcome here.”“Really?” He scoffed condescendingly. “Why? Because you found
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