Ynez's POV
Upon entering, I immediately captured everyone's attention with a single push of the door. The room fell into silence as all eyes turned towards me, their expressions reflecting a sense of impending doom.
Without hesitation, I confidently made my way to the stage, removed the USB stick from the laptop, and replaced it with my own. After locating the presentation, I promptly initiated it.
Amidst the tension, a familiar voice erupted, demanding security to intervene. Disregarding the interruption, I calmly addressed the gathering as the new Chief Financial Officer of Richards-Lorenzo Empire.
As the presentation commenced, attempts were made to thwart my presence, with one board member questioning my authority in a fit of anger. With a sigh, I revealed my true identity by removing my mask and sunglasses.
"I am Ynez Lorenzo, the former werewolf queen and the third largest shareholder of this company. We have
Ynez's POVI couldn't help but laugh as I looked at her with a sincere expression. "First of all, I have been the queen for five months. If you feel threatened by my return, that's not my concern. Feel free to panic, but I will be the one to save this company that you failed to protect. I'm aware of what's going on with Crimson Twilight as well," I paused, gazing at her meaningfully."It's best for you to focus on your job and not meddle where you're not needed. Do you understand? Any other questions or clarifications? I have an appointment with my son, Raizen. Anything else?" I ask.They were taken aback by my declarations. Eleanor turned pale, clearly surprised by the news of my son. It was her biggest shock, and I knew it. As my phone buzzed, I messaged my son about our new plan, and he agreed."Hello, sweetie? Mommy's meeting is over. Please wait for me in the lobby, okay?" I say.Both our families remained silent while I was p
Ynez's POVI turned around and saw Raizel sitting in his wife's lap. Kneeling beside him, I checked his wound. He grabbed my hand and Eleanor glared at me, warning me not to touch her husband.I rolled my eyes and she tried to push me away, but I glared back at her. "Stay away from me—agh!" Raizel roared.I opened his coat and carefully moved his body onto his left side, revealing a deep wound that seemed to reach his heart. Setting down the dagger, I examined the blood with my other hand, realizing that my own wound had not yet fully healed.In the darkness, I could smell the scents of wolfsbane, mercury, and silver powder. "Sorry… sorry! What have I done!" the woman exclaimed.As I turned around, I noticed that employees and other people had gathered around us. "Give us space and lock the door first! Now! Stop pointing the guns at the couple, for goodness' sake!" I shouted."No! Kill them! Tor
Ynez's POVI caught the medicine he gave me and pulled my wounded hand out of my pocket. Ignoring the pain, I quickly poured the liquid and headed straight for the door, moving at great speed.I was aware of the pair of eyes watching us, filled with bloodlust. I spotted the person and pinned them against the wall. Her neck was thin like what girls have."How are your plans? You failed, but are you happy that a pregnant woman is in danger because of your fear of killing the royal family with your own hands?" I roared.She's wearing a mask, yet the animosity and hatred in her eyes send chills down my spine. She laughs devilishly, and I know she is an enemy. She looks at me."You love him... that coward king of werewolves. Too bad for you... he will never love you back," she whispers.I can tell she's trying to corrupt my heart. Did she really manipulate that luna using their fears? Did she use their fears to her advantage? I t
Raizel's POVI was really surprised when she came back after what happened a year ago. I had thought she was already dead, but here she is again. Ynez is back to disrupt my already messed-up life.I feel like I'm living in hell here, and now she's back again. Our son was pushing a cart filled with mugs, a thermos, bread, and a coffee machine."Oh my, nephew! Auntie will take care of that," my big sister said. Raizen shook his head and smiled sweetly."I can do it. Mommy taught me to do household chores so that I can take care of myself no matter what happens. She wants me to be independent after she dies," Raizen explained.Everyone was surprised by what he said. Ynez, on the other hand, smiled and brushed his hair. "That's my son who always makes me proud," she complimented.Our son smiled and started making coffee. He's already tall for an eight-year-old, about 4'8" tall. He's exactly like me when I was his age."He
Raizel's POVShe presses her hands against my side at the edge of the table, and we both groan in pain. "Hey! What's going on with the two of you?!" her mom shouts.She gasps deeply, and both of us breathe heavily. My eyes widen as she removes her hand from her neck, revealing my name and our pack's emblem."Aahhh!" she screams, looking frightened, and I understand what this means.If my suspicion is correct, her mark is on my neck too. She stands up and faces the mirror, wearing a bra, and our family would never see anything inappropriate even though she's half-naked."I thought you rejected me! What the hell!" she shouts. I stand up and also look at my reflection in the mirror."I should be the one asking that. I thought you were the reason why this mark suddenly disappeared! How could that... nonsense! What did you do, Ynez?!" I shout.She turns around and meets my gaze. "I awoke i
Raizel's POVRomaine suddenly brought up our situation, expressing her belief that Eleanor chose death over seeking Raizel's help.She wondered about the consequences of breaking the curse that my fake wife had placed on Ynez, emphasizing that Ynez had told us that I was the one she needed to break her curse completely.None of us knew the nature of Eleanor's curse. After the camping trip and the subsequent one-night stand, Ynez never mentioned it again until she left the country two months later, having given birth to our son at the age of 16.Ynez handled everything on her own, never seeking help to raise our son into a strong wolf. Despite growing up without us, Raizen still respects me and everyone else.My mom suggested that if Ynez wouldn't tell us about the curse, we should ask Raizen. She believed that if Ynez gave up, her son would continue to fight for her.My sister snaps her fingers in agreement with Mom. I stood up and decided to head home to talk to Eleanor about somethi
Ynez's POVI am aware that my son thinks he is the cause of my life's demise. that I will never want him and that if I had to start over, I would make the same choice. I take Raizen's hand and look into his eyes."Promise me that you will love all of the Lorenzo’s and Richards’s family. You will love your daddy and your half-sibling whether you get along with them or not." I grinned and continued.I gave him a hug in an attempt to cover up my loneliness. "Son, I love you. Never forget that."He hugged me as well. "I still wish you would beg Daddy to help you lift the final tier of your curse. I still want to be with you, even though I have great-grandchildren, mommy. You and Daddy do not have to be together for me. I just want to see you both from time to time and I'm fine with that," he says.My tears run down my cheeks. I shed them right away and kept them from falling. He raises his head to look him in the eyes."Mommy, why didn't you take the opportunity to make daddy love you a y
Ynez's POVActually, I was also surprised when I saw that portrait. Raizen was already three years old when Jarred showed me that portrait of him and his late wife, who died 150 years ago."I was also surprised but Esmeralda Craig exists. She’s known for her abilities in medicine and is a loving werewolf as well. The only thing we didn’t have in common was the color of our eyes and hair. Mine had amber eyes and long black hair. Esmeralda has green eyes and red curly long hair," I describe.As soon as my eyes lay on that picture, tears fell on my left eye, which is strange. That’s the very first and seems to be the last time that my tears fall in just one eye."I don’t know why but Esmeralda seems to be something that connects me between loneliness and happiness. It’s weird but that’s as soon as I lay my eyes on that portrait. They’re in love and happy yet... ah, I’m sorry. Let’s just finish our meals. I have something to say, especially about this mark," I whispered, touching my neck.
Ynez's POVI wasn’t prepared when I realized where we were going. We are heading to the resort where our child was conceived. That would be a five-hour drive. I don’t want to go back to that place, but the fact that he’s with me makes me kind of thrilled."Yup, we will go back to that place and have a vacation for at least three days. I know Eleanor might go into our house or the company and try to convince me or get back at you. I know our big sisters will take care of our son well," Raizel replied. I hide my smile by looking out the window. I hope he didn’t sense how happy I am.That would be embarrassing on my part. "You can sleep in the meantime. We still have five hours to spend on the road," Raizel suggests.I shook my head. I decided to use this time to tell him about the things our son achieved while growing up in Bhutan."I will show you the things you missed during our son’s childhood. I&rsqu
Raizel's POVHe was raised to hide and endure everything in order to fit in. My wife taught our son to be like that because she knew that being in a blended family would be hard for him.I patted his head and smiled at Raizen. "Your mom and I will send you to school every day. We already speak with the principal, chairman, and headmaster of the academy. Don’t worry. That is just a school for werewolves. I know you’ll fit in," I stated. My son nodded and forced a smile, hiding his fear and nervousness.Now that they’re here, I will make him feel that he has a family that he can run into. He went to his room, and Ynez told me that he would fix our things in the closet.I'm in a room that I’ll use as my temporary office. I checked my emails, but they were flooded with Eleanor’s threats and messages.She’s telling me that she’ll go to a club, hook up with men, and even commit suicide. I sighed
Ynez's POVI heard everything that Eleanor said. She really loves my husband, but I love him more than she does. I am willing to give up my life for Raizel's happiness. I massaged my nape and sighed."How can I trust her or believe that she'll change if she's like that? I only have a small amount of time in my hands. Ugh! I can't entrust RLE and our clan either. Can you just find another mate after I die? Ask the moon goddess for guidance."His brow furrows. Raizel breaks the glass of his juice. His hand was bleeding! "Oh my gosh!" Yza screams. I grab my napkin and wipe the blood from my son’s hands. I look into his eyes.I know that he’s mad because I keep telling them that I’m dying. I’m not rubbing it in their faces, but they have to be prepared. My forehead wrinkles.His eye color had changed into... I gulped. I cover his eyes and look at everyone. What the hell is going on?! What did I just see? "What h
Raizel's POVHow can I control myself and stop craving a longing dessert? I still remember vividly how much I fucking enjoyed that night.The way Ynez begs me—her body betraying her, her moans, and her insides—is driving me into sweet insanity. I caress her cheeks and smirk."Make sure to cater to my desires, Mrs. Richards. Make me crazier with you," I mumbled in her ears.She’s still staring at me. Ynez held my hand and bit my index finger. Her erotic face was the best. I enjoyed watching her expression. She looks weak and cute at the same time."I want more, master…"The way she begged, looking at me with so much love, I gave in. My manhood inside her pussycat starts to pulsate and gets stiffer again. She places her hand on her womb and looks at me."Fuck me more… Raizel," she begs. I kiss her forehead when I realize her embarrassment and desperation.I feel like she wants me t
Ynez's POVI don’t know what kind of heart I have to be this crazy in love with him. My emotions will always be ahead of me, digging a pit of illusions and delusions.I can’t believe I always do this to myself! Why do I always screw up? I was about to get up, but he pinned my hands on the door of his car."Who says that we’re done already? I still have energy to spare," Raizel says.I blushed and looked at him. "Can we just continue in a comfortable place? Please?" I begged.Raizel looks at me and smirks. He let go of me and started putting his clothes back on. I'm glad he listens. I fixed myself.I knew this wouldn’t happen again because he would realize that he was only tempted by my actions. He drove the car, and I fell asleep while we were on the road.As soon as I noticed the car stopped after almost half an hour, I heard him open his car door. The next door he opened was on my side. I open my eyes and get off.My eyes dilated when I saw a small villa. It was Japanese style, and
Raizel's POVI heard Eleanor’s screams. I can feel the blood from my head gushing down to my neck. "I didn’t mean to... This is your entire fault!" Eleanor says.Why didn't I see that side of her? Everything that she does wrong, she blames on other people. Ynez looks at me with such worried eyes. I nestled my body on her and waited until my wound healed. Ynez roars at her."Stop blaming me for doing bad things! Remember this, Eleanor, because I’ll make it happen! You will never be happy until my last breath. Stay away from our family. You lost everything this time. I will make you suffer as well!" Ynez says. She drags me this time and doesn’t give me the time to explain to Eleanor.She slammed the door and continued walking towards the elevator. As soon as the door closes, she pins me to the wall.Our eyes meet, and they're blazing with anger and irritation. Ynez pins her hands on my side and glares at me."You are making me lose my mind, Raizel Richards. You’re still and will always
Ynez's POVI got out of his car and didn't even try to read his mind or know what kind of dream he had. I woke up and realized that I was asleep.When I look at Raizel, he's also sleeping and suddenly calls my name. I was curious if it was a nightmare because... I know this situation we have is a bad dream for him. I wait for him to come out. Inside the elevator, the silence was too scary.We reached their unit, and he used his key. He got inside first, and I covered my nose as soon as we entered. Being a werewolf stinks when it comes to senses!I can smell the scent of different illegal drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, and stale food. I look around, and it’s fucking dirty! What kind of house is this? There are so many broken appliances, furniture, and other stuff."Eleanor is not here. I think she’s really mad because of how I change her life completely. I guess I’ll die again today."I pulled up the sleeves of
Raizel's POVI know my sister wants to pressure me because she wants to kick Eleanor as soon as possible. "If Ynez was ready, we would go to the condo unit where Eleanor and I live," I replied.Ynez looks at me and then at our family. "I have no problem with that. Well, I only have a year to live. I have a proposal to make," Ynez says. I looked at her and tried to warn her as well."I hate Eleanor, and that’s true. This hatred has been eating away at my heart for the past few years, and I don’t want to live like this forever. That’s why I want to change her. I will try my best to change Eleanor and be someone who is compassionate, caring, kind, and respectful.""Someone who is fit to be a queen and a good person. So please… if that happens, accept her as Raizel’s second wife," Ynez added. She looks at my grandparents and parents. She was serious, as if she were making a promise."Deal," my grandpa says. He even gave his hand, and Ynez held it, smiling. My grandma smacks her husband’s
Ynez's POVThe next day, I was surprised when King Raizel was here. My ears suddenly feel hot. Damn! How can I remember such an embarrassing moment!? Of all time! Raizen smiled and jumped on his dad."Good afternoon, daddy! Come in!" he says.Our son pulled his palm and dragged him inside the house. I blink and just follow them with my gaze. What the heck! I get inside the house.My parents were at work, as were my grandparents. My sister, Yza, was also busy with her company. "Bring us some snacks upstairs. Thank you," I remark.The maid nodded, wearing a mischievous smile. "It's not like that!" I roared. She giggles and leaves me after. What the heck! I better speak with him!They’re waiting for me on the balcony. My parents told me to work at home and take a rest. "What are you doing here? You have work to do, right? It’s still office hours," I remark.I didn’t hide my giggles when I saw how my beloved men did their similar mannerisms. They both cross their right foot on their left,