Sarah“I can't, Ryder. That's no longer my home,” I shivered as I spoke. It was hard trying to keep a clear mind while his mouth traced my skin.“Then we'll find another house,” he insisted, his hand caressing my thigh as he lifted the hem of my dress. “You, me and Alim. It doesn't matter where we live.”I groaned when he lifted his mouth away from my skin. His hand was now fully hidden underneath my dress, tracing circles on the thong separating it from my clit. I wriggled under his touch.A moan escaped my lips, forcing me to grab his arm for support. His laboured breathing excited me. But his dark, hungry eyes were my undoing.Taking matters into my hands, I stood on my toes and pressed my soft lips against his. He groaned, parting his lips to let me in. He went crazy, biting my lips and pressing me hard against his swollen crotch.His hand deftly unzip my dress, letting it slither to the floor. The cold air in the room kissed my skin and I shivered, drawing Ryder’s lips away from
SarahI admired my reflection in the mirror. My hair was slicked back into a ponytail at the nape of my neck. A peach-coloured gown wrapped my body and accentuated my curves.I pressed my hand against the fabric and straightened it. The dark smudges under my eyes were perfectly concealed with makeup. I smiled at my reflection, glad I looked nothing like I had been last night.I closed my eyes tightly as memories of me sitting right in front of the mirror, my legs folded, my knees pulled towards my chest, and tears slipping down my face clouded my mind.After Ryder’s departure and I'd successfully gotten a distressed Ava to finally fall asleep, the reality of my life came crashing hard on me.I sat in front of the mirror and had a full mental breakdown. It felt so good to have freed myself of the hurt I was carrying. So refreshingly good that I cried my eyes out.I’m not naive. I'm one of the strongest in the realm, I whispered to my reflection, tipping my chin up. This is my world and
Lucas“Where have you been?” My mother’s voice cut through the silence as soon as she spotted me. She stood at the entrance of the house with Lisa, her eyes flashing with concern and anger.“Went to pay a quick visit to my future mate,” I snapped, pushing past her. She grabbed my arm, forcing me to stop. “What do you want, woman?”“Do you think now is the right time to play games, Lucas? They are taking everything from us and you're out there chasing after a woman.”I let out a frustrated growl. Her hand fell away as she recoiled, her eyes widening with fear. “She isn’t just any woman… and yes, she is my priority! You should be relieved I went to make things right with your daughter-to-be.”Finding Sarah wasn’t difficult. Not when you have a naive sister like Ava. I had set out to find Sarah as soon as those old men released me and Ava’s unique scent led me straight to my most prized treasure.Now, picking up the right i-still-think-of-you gift was a task. But I knew what my pretty Sa
SarahI stood still, shocked by the scene before me. Alexis was storming towards me, her heels clicking sharply on the marble floor. Her eyes locked onto me with an intensity that could have set a building on fire.“Sarah! You’re nothing but a home wrecker!” her voice cut through the buzz of office chatter like a blade. Silence reigned in the lobby as heads turned to look in our direction.I took a deep breath, forcing myself to remain calm. The last thing I needed was to lose it in front of everyone. I held up a hand, signalling her to follow me. “Let’s step over here, away from the crowd.”Ignoring the stares, I dragged Alexis to a quiet corner of the lobby, away from curious eyes and itching ears. Her face was flushed with anger, her breaths coming in quick, ragged bursts.“Do you think you can just waltz into my life and mess everything up?” Alexis spat, her voice laced with fury and pain. “Do you think you can take Ryder from me? From his son? You lie!”I folded my arms, meeting
RyderThe sight of the bubbling city through the slick glass walls of my office did nothing to improve my mood. Had my gifts upset her so much? The sight of the flowers on the floor had broken my heart the minute I saw them. She used to love them.“I need to show her how much she means to me. I need to prove it,” I said aloud, my hand reaching for my neck.I caressed the empty space where my locket had stayed for years. I felt different, incomplete even, walking around without it.I had always thought I would give the locket to Alim when he was much older. But after last night, I knew losing Sarah again would be the death of me and I wanted her to have something of mine that was symbolic to my heart.Memories of her lying beside me in our bed, after a wild lovemaking. Her fingers trailing lightly over the locket hanging from my neck flooded my mind."Why do you always wear this?" she asked, her voice a soft purr against my ear as her fingers lazily grazed my skin.She was beautiful,
SarahMy heart raced, each beat thundering through my body like a drum, as I listened to Pauline. The word ‘pregnant’ echoed repeatedly in my mind.“Pauline, this can’t be right,” I said, my voice trembling. “I need you to run the test again. Please.”Why was I scared? I clapped my trembling hands together and placed them in front of me. I had no answer to my question. Maybe Pauline got the result wrong. It could be a mix-up. I can't be pregnant!Pauline’s face softened, the smile on her face faltered as she saw my reaction. “Sarah, I understand this is overwhelming. But I assure you, the results are accurate.”“No, Pauline. I need you to run the test again, please,” I insisted. “There must have been a mix-up.She shrugged. “If you insist. I'll have your blood drawn and have the pregnancy test rerun. Just to put your mind at ease.”“Thank you,” I muttered at her retreating figure.Ryder moved closer, “Sara—”“Please Ryder, I want to be alone for now. Could you do me a favour and let m
Ryder“Zane,” I spoke into the phone logged in my ear as I walked out of the hospital building. “I need a favour.”“I’m all ears, alpha,” Zane responded.“I need you to find somebody. I need two of my best trackers, and I need them to be discreet. Can you do that?” I stood in front of the building, looking behind me.“Yes, Alpha Ryder. Who are we looking for?”“Not you, Zane. I need you for something else. Bring them over to my study and I’ll brief them on what to do,” I instructed. “Zane… I want this done discreetly.”He responded and I ended the call. I turned around to face the building I had just exited. I was reluctant to leave Sarah in there, all by herself.But you have to respect her wishes, an inner voice scolded. But she wouldn't find out, I insisted. If I stay hidden in my car, out in the park and wait until she leaves. I can be certain she is in safe hands…No, no. Sarah had said Alpha Orion was coming to pick her up. And I trust Alpha Orion and she has Pauline in there.
LucasMy phone buzzed beside me, forcing me to take my eyes temporarily off the road. It was a message from Lisa. I ignored it and pulled my gaze back to the road, my eyes focused on the navy blue Sedan I was tailing.I've been back at Orion’s house, hiding and waiting to catch a glimpse of Sarah. No sign of her all day, so when Alpha Orion got into his navy blue car, I followed him.I was curious when he drove through the Stormclaw pack and stopped at the hospital. But nothing prepared me for the sight of Sarah tagging behind him as he left the hospital. She looked pale under the glaring sunlight. Apart from that, she looked perfectly fine.“What were you doing in the Stormclaw clinic, Sarah? Visiting your lover?” I spoke to myself as I followed the car at a leisure space. It was killing me, staying away from her. Knowing that she was probably spending all her waking moment with that weakling, Ryder.As they took a sharp turn, my phone rang almost immediately, startling me. The car s