“Believe me, Dominic, the child is yours,” I pleaded, my voice low with desperation. “How can I believe you?” he questioned condescendingly. “You married me for money even though I was impotent, and now you’re saying you’re pregnant for me? If you’re going to lie, at least make it believable.” “I’m not lying, Dominic. I care about you,” I begged, my voice trembling. I reached out to hold his arm, but he flinched away. “This is probably some plan to tie me down, but it won't work. That baby is not mine! You and I both know I can’t have children. Just pack your things and leave my house. Here are the divorce papers,” he said, flinging them on the bed before walking out. I crumbled onto the ground, feeling the immense pain of his rejection and distrust. Ruby’s life fell apart when she got pregnant for her contract husband, who is impotent. She tried to prove her innocence to the billionaire, but he didn’t believe her and divorced her. Even worse, this man wasn’t just the father of her baby but also the father of the daughter she had through artificial insemination. Two months later, Ruby showed up at her ex-husband’s company, announced as one of the major shareholders. This time, she was back stronger than before. Having inherited her stepfather’s wealth, Ruby returned as a billionaire and swore that Dominic, her ex-husband, would not come near her child. But everything was different when she returned. She found Dominic regretful and remorseful. Not only that, she was now wanted by another man, a hot billionaire who was the talk of the town. Will she forgive Dominic, or will she explore the new love coming her way?
View MoreMy life has been a living nightmare since I can recall. I have been mistreated, harassed, and emotionally and even physically abused; their cruelty knows no bounds.
I have been a servant to the pack, doing all sorts of menial tasks such as cooking and cleaning. Last week, I was in the pack's garden, admiring the beauty of the area and listening to the melodious humming of the butterflies. Suddenly, I heard a group of pack members coming my way. Collins, the Beta's son, jeered with derision as he poured his cup of juice over my head.Laughter erupted from his friends, and a chorus of snickers and chuckles followed.I clenched my fists, stood up, and tried to keep my balance as I stumbled away from the garden. I have been subjected to their torment for years, and this was just a glimpse of the kind of treatment I have received from them.Why? Simply because I am an orphan and I do not have a wolf, which made me an easy target for them to take advantage of.And as absurd as it sounds, this has been the story of my life. Lost in my world, I heard a loud voice calling my name. "Violet, where the heck are you?" the Beta shouted, his voice echoing through the air. I sighed because I didn't know what to expect, but I had no choice but to answer him anyway. I ran to him, and I almost got slapped, but I was saved because I bent to greet him. "Why haven't you taken the decorations to the hall?" he shouted, his voice laced with annoyance. I was wondering what he meant by that, and I slammed my hand on my head when I remembered. I had forgotten what today was.Today was the traditional age ceremony, and it had escaped my mind.In my pack, the Alpha organizes this ceremony every year for every member of the pack who is over the age of 18. It is a party to welcome the wolf into adulthood. In our werewolf community, it is a tradition for every young werewolf to witness their first transformation into their wolf form between the ages of thirteen and sixteen. But they are still seen as little pups until they reach the age of 18, and at that age, they are celebrated.I quickly ran to the store and picked up the decorations that would be used for the hall, and as I arrived at the hall, I noticed it was dirty, so I swept and started the decorations.I was busy decorating the hall when some pack members came to assist me because it was soon time for the party. As I was done with the hall decoration, it was adorned with blue and white roses, which made the hall look beautiful. And as I was done admiring the hall, I ran to the kitchen to help them with what they were doing before I got called again.And because today was a special day, they invited a special cook for the day.I was done with all I had to do with the preparations for the event, so I went to take my bath and prepare for the party. I was standing in front of the hall, my heart fluttering with nervous anticipation, and I clung to a desperate glimmer of hope.I prayed that today would finally be the day I would see the reflection of my inner self in the form of a majestic wolf.After all, today was my birthday and I had just turned 18 years old, so I hoped I would transform into my wolf today.As I got to the hall, it was crowded and noisy. People were talking to their friends while some were taking pictures of themselves.They were all doing different things until the Alpha came to the podium and began the ceremony."I welcome you all to the party and I congratulate you all for making it to this adulthood phase," said the Alpha. And the crowd erupted with "Yay, yay, yay" and "Thank you Alpha!"So now I wanted them all to shift into their wolf form for the ceremony to begin properly.And they all started shifting, and the sound of howling echoed in the hall.But here I was, standing alone amidst a sea of wolves, with all eyes turned towards me, filled with a mix of pity and amusement.My heart ached from seeing different types of wolves and being judged by them.But as the ceremony was about to come to an end, I saw Jake, the son of the Alpha, heading towards me.He stopped in front of me and said, "Mate".Jake's eyes turned red in anger, then back to his regular eyes. He grabbed my arms and dragged me out of the party."You can't be my Luna," he shouted."B-But you are my m-mate," I stammered."Doesn't matter what you say, I can't have a weak girl as my mate and Luna, and the worst of it all is that you don't even have a wolf," he spat.But before I could respond, he cut me off with what is rarely heard of in our werewolf community."I, Jake Adams, the son of the Black Moon Pack's Alpha, reject you, Violet, a member of the Black Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna, and I command you to accept the rejection."With a shaky voice, I replied, "I, V-Violet, a member of the Black Moon Pack, accept the r-rejection of Jake Adams, the son of the Black Moon Pack."His words cut through my heart like a knife. The pain was unbearable, and tears started streaming down my face, as the weight of rejection and abandonment consumed me.I left for my room, started packing my bags, and made a decision to leave. I couldn't stay in this pack anymore; it was like a part of me had left. I didn't think I could cope.I went to meet our Alpha and asked him to permit me to leave the pack. I explained the reason, and luckily, I was granted permission.As I got to the border of the pack, I cut all ties with the Blackmoon Pack and began my journey. The first thing on my mind was to get some information about my family; I needed to know who I was and where I belonged.And the only clue I had was my birthmark, as I couldn't even remember my surname. But I was determined to get information about them.I had been walking for three hours without a destination in mind and I couldn't seem to know where I was. All I knew was that I was far away from my pack. I decided to take a rest under a tree. But as I sat under a tree to catch my breath and my legs, I heard the sound of feet moving silently in the bush. Suddenly, a group of rogues came from the bush with swords and knives. They surrounded me and started attacking me.I fought with all my might, but I wasn't strong enough to handle them. I braced myself, my heart pounding with a mixture of fear as I expected the worst to happen. I closed my eyes, expecting the wolf to land on me and strike, but nothing happened.I slowly opened my eyes only to see someone in front of me fighting with the rogues.The stranger fought with the grace and power of a true warrior, dispatching the rogues. He turned to me and I saw how handsome he was. His eyes were soothing; he was tall and built, and his dark hair complemented his look. But as I was about to stand up and thank him for the rescue, I fainted.Dominic's POVMy fingers punched in some numbers on the intercom, putting Zeus on the line. "Zeus, please come in. I need you to do something important for me." I said."Alright, sir," he replied, and I hung up.I picked up one of the transfer forms my account manager had given me and quickly filled it in. Soon, Zeus entered the office, and I stretched it out to him. “Take this to the bank and tell my account manager to authorize the transfer immediately. We don’t have time to waste.” My voice was firm but laced with underlying panic. I had no idea what Matt was capable of anymore. I needed to get the girl from him as soon as possible.Zeus nodded, his face as serious as mine. "I'll get it done, boss." He turned on his heel and left, his phone already in hand, probably calling the ma
Dominic's POVRuby began to speak, her voice trembling like a leaf in a storm. "You know Oliver Gustavo handed over his shares to me, right?"I nodded, my mind racing to keep up. "Yea I know; that’s why you're in my company.""Well...he has a son." She dragged on."A son?" I asked, shocked. I had no idea Oliver had a son. Despite everything Zeus and the investigator checked they didn’t find out about any son."Yes, a son.” She replied, nodding her head. “He called me, threatening me to return his father's shares and properties to him. He threatened to hurt Emma." Tears rolled down her face. "I went to Oliver, I wanted to return everything to Oliver, but he
Dominic's POV"Dominic, we need to talk..." Ruby's voice trembled through the phone, each word soaked with desperation and fear."Why...what's happening?" I asked, shocked. Why was she crying?"Where are you?" I asked when she didn’t answer my previous question, but kept sobbing into the phone. From the sound of her sobs it was obvious she was sobbing furiously and shaking extremely."Do you need me to come get you?" I asked, bothered with her silence."No...I'm on my way to the office," she said, and worry immediately gnawed at my belly."You're driving and crying?" Panic pitted and surged in my belly as I wondered what could be going on with her.My fingers pressed the red button, ending the call. I needed her to focus on driving safely.My fingers tapped incessantly on my desk, my heart beating rapidly in my chest. What's gotten into her? What could make a woman cry this much?My mind paced, racing with several scenarios. And then it hit me!Justin!… my eyes widened in realization
Ruby's POV. The house was finally quiet. Ethan and I had just put Emma and the baby boy to bed, their soft, even breaths the only sounds filling the room. We walked downstairs, and I felt a fleeting sense of peace wash over me, if only for a moment. "Thanks for helping out today, Ethan," I said, offering a tired but genuine smile as we settled onto the worn blue couch. "It's no problem, Ruby." He smiled, his dimples deepening in that endearing way. "You know I enjoy spending time with the kids," he replied, his eyes warm and sincere. We sat in a comfortable silence for a few moments before Ethan broke it. "I was thinking... maybe we could have lunch tomorrow? Just you and me. It'd be nice." I hesitated, my mind a whirlwind of reasons to decline. With everything happening, I couldn't afford distractions. I liked the calmness and the simplicity between us. I didn’t want any complications. "I don't know, Ethan..." I trailed off, trying to let him down gently. "There's just so m
Ruby's POV I parked my car and stepped out, sipping my juice as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. Just as I took another sip, a large figure suddenly blocked my path. I paused, looking up to see a towering man standing in front of me, his huge frame casting an imposing shadow over me like a dark omen. "Excuse me," I said, trying to sidestep him, but he mirrored my movement, blocking my way again. His presence was suffocating, his eyes boring into mine with an intensity that made my skin crawl. I moved away again, trying to pass another side, but he mirrored my movement yet again. My confusion quickly turned to irritation, then fear. "Who are you?" I asked, my voice trembling despite my attempt to sound strong. He ignored my question, his intense gaze fixed on me like a predator eyeing its prey. I tried to move again, but he grabbed my shoulders, steadying me with a grip that felt like iron shackles. His hands were calloused, rough to the touch, and a thick scar r
Dominic's POV Zeus stood before me, gently rolling up his sleeves to elbow level as he spoke. As a friend and worker, Zeus had gotten oddly comfortable with me, however, I liked how he still balanced professional and friend boundaries. “The investigator didn't find anything, Dominic. Oliver Gustavo’s records are clean. No shady dealings, no hidden agendas.” I clenched my jaw tightly as a surge of suspicion rose within me. “Keep looking,” I ordered, my voice cold and firm. “There’s something off about this guy, and I want to know what it is.” Zeus sighed, clearly unconvinced. “I don’t think there’s anything shady about Gustavo. The investigator went through everything and it all checks out.” I shook my head, frustration mounting. “I don’t care what you think! Get another private investigator on this. I want Gustavo’s activities watched around the clock. Everything he does should be reported to me, I need to know when he misses a breath, when he meets a new woman or whe
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