Rose pov.I watched as they dragged Luca. Pain gripped me. What pained me the most was that I did not know how to save him. I am quite sure he had a business with Sabrina because of the way he looked at her.“Go to your room, Rose” Sabrina said in a steel voice, standing beside Russell. I furrowed my eyebrows. I thought she was on his side. I knew she was not meant to be trusted.I glared at her as I inwardly blamed myself for what happened. If I had told Luca that I wanted to go, he would have followed me, and Lorenzo would not have been able to trick me into his way.Russell cleared his throat, bringing me out of my thoughts. “ You seem to be glaring at Sabrina. Do you have a problem with that? Or is it because I stabbed your lover?” he asked with a smirk on his face.I swallowed the anger in me and replaced it with a smile. “No, I don't have a problem with it” which was a very big lie. “I was just wondering who would be a mate to a soulless man like you.” Immediately after I said
Rose pov.I made sure he had left through my window and sprayed perfume throughout the room. Wolves can smell an outsider and it would be hell if Russell found out that he was here.I walked towards the door to open it. It was my maid she was carrying a box. “Come in” I replied.She bowed her head and came inside. I stood behind her back and watched as she dropped the box on the bed.“What is in there?” I asked. She shook her head negatively. “I don't know but I think it’s clothes or a gift. They were sent by Lorenzo” she said.“Lorenzo? I thought Lorenzo was badly wounded?” I asked.“Yes, but he had recovered quickly. I think Sabrina healed him” she said. I walked towards the box but Luca came in. The maid looked at me, and I waved at her to go. I immediately left the clothes and went to meet him.My eyes turned water by seeing the scar on his chest. “I am so sorry, Luca,” I apologized.He furrowed his bushy eyebrow “Sorry for what?” He asked.How could he possibly forget what just
Rose povI watched him take off his clothes leaving him bare naked without anything. His erection staring at me. I swallowed; it was so hard. Just as I was imagining how I was, he was going to fit into me.He cleared his throat drawing me back from my thoughts. “Get down” he instructed in a deep husky voice.I climbed down from my bed and stood before him. He drew me closer to himself till our bodies touched each other. He began to kiss me hungrily. His tongue walked deeper into my mouth as his hands traveled down to my stomach.His hands dug into my hole. I moaned in response. Just as the sex was becoming steamier my phone ran. His kisses stopped pissing me off. Who could that be“Go and pick it,” he said. I shook my head and deepened my tongue to his mouth. Gradually he reciprocated it, wrapping his arms around my waist.The phone call came again and he cursed under his breath. I smiled, good he did not want to let go just like I did not want to.“We.kiss. Can. Kiss. Ignore. It “I m
Rose povLorenzo plastered a mocking smile on his face “Awwn can you see” he said pointing at Luca who was behind me glaring at him “Your friend brought her man to fight for her” he said and added chuckling “She brought a rogue to fight a beta, isn't that stupidity at its peak” he asked.I looked at Luca, his jaw tightened as he crossed his arms around his chest. He cleared his throat, “ What do you want Lorenzo?” he asked him.He pointed at me, “Her, or the secret you are keeping,” he said.I furrowed my eyebrows, what secret was he talking about? Luca's eyes were reduced to a split.“What are you talking about?” He asked.Lorenzo stood up from the couch. He strolled towards us with a plastered smile, his blonde hair scattered, and his neck still had marks of Luca’s bite in it. I am not even sure he has taken his bath because he still had his blood-stained clothes on.“You know I have been following you all around and I discovered that your mistress here always visits this place s
Rose pov.Everyone paused to look at him. Luca let go of Lorenzo's collar. My eyes widened with fear. Oh no, I have been caught. He will ask me who the father of the child was and why he was calling me mother, and for all it is worth, I can't deny my son.Different thoughts raised through my mind “What if he is caught? What If they mistook him for Luca's child? What will Russell do if he finds out? He might take Merlin from me.Lorenzo advanced his quality and squatted before him. Of course, he must have seen the resemblance between him and his best friend.“Hello boy? ”he said. I knew he was trying to get some truth out of him.“Hi,” Merlin answered.“What is your name?” He asked.Merlin looked at Lexie who shook her head at him. Merlin kept quiet. Lorenzo turned around to glare at us.“Who is your mother?”Lorenzo asked him in a calm, collected, cunning voice. Merlin looked at him and raised his head to look at us, Lexie was standing beside me. He raised his hands as I closed my eyes
Rose POVLexie glared at me “Talk about what?” She asked, disbelief laced in her voice. “don't tell me it is what I am thinking about”I took a deep breath. I knew so many questions were running in Lexie's mind. The last time we talked I told her how much I hated Luca.“Can I explain?”I asked softly, trying to pacify her anger.She took a deep breath and glared at me. “Fine, but just to make it make sense, she said and sat on the sofa,” her face laced with a frown.I sat down beside her “I think I like him?” I said with a bent head.“What?” She asked with surprise. I nodded my head. “Oh, good lord!” She groaned as she rubbed her forehead. “Rose, you can be with him. He might be using you for all I know, and he is bad '' she said.I shook my head disagreeing with her “I don't think so and what makes you think he is bad”“Because... Because'' she raised her eyebrow. “Because it is Luca. He is like the symbol of evil for our pack. A man that made us lose our Luna is not even meant to be
Rose pov.I stepped out of the house and went into Luca's car. Immediately, I closed the car, and his intoxicating smell hit my nostrils.“How is he?” I asked buckling my seat belt.“He's okay,” he said. “Same old,” he added. I could feel his eyes on me.Immediately, he was sure that I had talked in my seat belt, and he started driving. An uncomfortable silence filled the air; his shoulders tightened, and his lips formed into tight lines, which was unusual for Luca because he was always carefree when he was driving.Come to think of it, he was driving slowly instead of the usual Luca, who drove about the normal speed limit.I placed my hands on top of his hands that were on the gear “Are you okay?” I asked.He nodded, his eyes still focused on the road. “Why?” He asked.I shrugged. “You seem quiet. Is everything alright?”He tilted his head to my side and back to the road.“I am fine. It just..is just that Merlin called me Dad today” he explained.I sat upright, trying to process what
Russell povI sat on my table flipping the documents containing this year's records. Now that Luca was in jail I had enough time to do whatever without thinking that anyone was planning my death.Seriously, it is tiring. Having to watch your back every blessed day. I sighed deeply, I miss the time when we were just three brothers without any feud. Life was much more fun.“Let me in!” Someone shouted at the door side.I rolled my eyes in frustration. I have asked my bodyguards to make sure I am not disturbed. Who could that be?“Russel !” Lorenzo shouted, his voice echoing around the floor. “Tell your mother fuck guards to let me in,” he shouted, banging the door.I stood up and walked towards the door and opened it. “Let him in,” I ordered.The guards stood aside for him to come in. He entered inside and locked the door.I furrowed my eyebrows and watched him turn to me. “We need to talk,” he said, his voice filled with urgency.As I walked towards my chair, I said, “Seriously, can't
Luca's POVThe day had finally arrived. The day I had waited for, dreamed of and worked tirelessly to see come to fruition. My wedding day. As I stood at the altar in the grand cathedral, sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, casting a kaleidoscope of colors onto the marble floor. The air was heavy with the scent of roses and lavender, a symbol of unity for our clans.Guests from both sides filled the pews, their once-hostile gazes now softened by the promise of peace. Today wasn’t just about Rose and me—it was about forging a bond that would unite two warring clans into one.And then, the doors opened, and there she was.Rose. My bride. My queen.She walked down the aisle with a grace that stole my breath. Her gown was exquisite, flowing like liquid light, and her eyes were locked on mine. At that moment, the world narrowed to just the two of us.When she reached me, I took her hands in mine, unable to suppress the smile tugging at my lips. “You’re breathtaking,” I whi
Alina’s POVThe hall was silent, the air heavy with tension as I sat at the head of the long table, my eyes locked on Russell. He stood before us, restrained by the pack sentinels, his once-confident demeanor reduced to a pale, trembling shadow of the man he used to be. He had no more lies to spin, no more manipulations to hide behind.The elders murmured amongst themselves, their voices a low hum in the background. I kept my gaze fixed on Russell, my emotions a whirlwind of anger, regret, and determination. This was justice—not just for Finn, but for Rose, for the pack, and myself.“Russell,” I began, my voice steady and commanding, “your actions have brought nothing but pain and destruction to this pack. You murdered Finn, framed Rose, and deceived me at every turn. Your betrayal runs deep, and for that, you must face the consequences of your actions.”He opened his mouth, perhaps to beg for mercy or spin another excuse, but I raised a hand to silence him. I couldn’t hear another wo
Jenny's POVBianca and I stood just outside Alina’s office door, our ears straining for any hint of what was happening inside. The confrontation we’d witnessed through the small crack in the door had left us both on edge. Russell had tied Alina up and left her helpless, and now we were ready to stop him before he could cause more harm.The door suddenly swung open, and Russell emerged, his expression a mix of panic and determination. He froze for a split second upon seeing us, then scowled.“Where are you off to in such a rush?” I asked, stepping into his path.Bianca crossed her arms, blocking his escape in the other direction.“Out of my way,” Russell growled, his voice low and threatening. “I don’t have time for this.”“Funny,” Bianca said, her tone sharp. “You didn’t seem to have time for anything else when you were tying up Alina a few minutes ago.”Russell’s face darkened, and he took a step forward, clearly ready to force his way through. But before he could make a move, the pa
Luca's POVThe sound of tires crunching gravel outside brought a wave of relief over me. My guys were back, and I had no doubt they’d completed the task. I walked to the window, watching as they stepped out of the van, one of them holding a small, padded case. A sense of accomplishment filled me.I opened the door before they even knocked, motioning for them to come in. The leader of the group, Matteo, handed me the case. “It’s done,” he said simply, his tone firm but respectful.“Good,” I replied, opening the case to inspect the contents. There it was—the gun Russell had so desperately tried to keep hidden. Its weight in my hand felt like the weight of victory.Matteo leaned closer. “What’s next, boss?”I placed the gun carefully on the table and turned to face him and the others. “Now we wait. Russell doesn’t know we’ve got the real weapon. For now, I want you all to lay low. No sudden movements. If Russell catches even a whiff of what we’re up to, he’ll disappear, and we can’t affo
Alina’s POVThe weight of responsibility bore down on me as I walked to my wardrobe and selected a long, formal gown in a deep shade of red. It was the color of power, of justice of finality. Today marked the end for Rose. Today, she would face judgment for her crime.Once dressed, I tied my hair back in a sleek bun and slipped on a pair of black heels. My reflection in the mirror stared back at me, fierce and composed, but inside, I felt a twinge of uncertainty. Shaking it off, I grabbed my phone and left my chambers.The dungeon was damp, the cold air biting against my skin as I walked down the dimly lit corridors. Rose sat in the far corner of her cell, her face pale but defiant. She didn’t look like someone who was about to face her end.“Get up,” I ordered, unlocking the cell door. My voice was clipped and firm.Rose stood slowly, her movements deliberate, as if mocking my authority. “So, it’s today,” she said, her voice calm.I ignored her tone, grabbing her arm and pulling her
Russell's POVThe moon hung high in the sky as I led Luca through the winding path behind my property. The forest was eerily silent, save for the crunch of leaves under our feet. My heart pounded in my chest, but my face betrayed none of my inner turmoil. This was all part of the plan, and I wasn’t about to let Luca suspect a thing.After a few minutes, I stopped abruptly. “It’s here,” I said, pointing to a spot on the ground.Luca stood back, arms crossed, his piercing gaze fixed on me. I ignored him and picked up the shovel I’d brought along, plunging it into the earth. The damp soil gave way easily as I dug, my muscles straining with each movement. Minutes felt like hours as the hole grew deeper until finally, the edge of a metal box came into view.I pulled it out, brushing the dirt off the surface before unlocking it. Inside was a gun—clean, shiny, and deliberately placed. I held it up for Luca to see.“Here it is,” I said, my voice even.Luca’s eyes narrowed as he stepped closer
Russell’s POVThe tension in the air was suffocating as I stormed into my room, slamming the door shut behind me. My mind was spinning, the weight of the picture Luca had sent me pressing heavily on my chest. How had things spiraled so far out of control? I didn’t know what Luca thought he was doing, but whatever it was, it wasn’t going to end well for him.I yanked open my closet, grabbed a crisp shirt, and threw it on, my movements sharp and deliberate. My hands trembled slightly, but I pushed the unease aside. I needed to focus. If Luca wanted to play games, I’d play. But I’d make sure he regretted it.Just as I fastened the last button on my shirt, there was a knock at the door. I froze for a second, letting out a frustrated sigh before opening it. Alina stood there, her arms crossed, her eyes narrowing at me.“And where are you heading off to in such a rush?” she asked, her voice carrying a note of suspicion.“I need to get out for a bit,” I said, keeping my tone neutral. “Clear
Benedicta’s POVI poured Merlin another glass of orange juice as he bit into his toast. His small hands fumbled to balance the slice, and I couldn’t help but smile. These quiet breakfasts with him had become my anchor amidst the storm that had engulfed our lives.“Mom’s taking too long to come back,” Merlin said, his voice tinged with the innocence of a child.I hesitated, setting my cup down. “She’ll be back soon,” I said softly, keeping my tone light. “She just had to travel for something important. But she’s coming back, Merlin. You’ll see her soon.”He nodded reluctantly, his little face pensive as he focused on his plate. Watching him like this made my chest tighten. He deserved none of this chaos, none of the lies or danger that had seeped into our home. I wanted so badly to protect him from all of it, but the secrets we kept were growing heavier by the day.Just as I reached for my coffee, the doorbell rang. My body stiffened instantly. Who could it be this early in the morning
Rose's POV The sound of the dungeon gate creaking open jolted me awake. My eyes snapped toward the iron bars, and I sat up on the cold, damp cot, my heart pounding. The rusted hinges screeched, echoing ominously in the silence of the room. A tall guard stepped in, followed by a maid clutching a tray of food.“Eat,” the maid said curtly, placing the tray on the ground with a loud thud. Her eyes were cold as they met mine. “You’ll need your strength for today. Lady Alina has plans for you.”My stomach twisted at her words, but I didn’t show it. I glared at her instead. “What plans?” I asked sharply.The maid smirked. “You’ll see soon enough,” she said. “After all, killers don’t deserve comfort.”“I didn’t kill anyone!” I shot back, the chains around my wrists clinking as I stood. My voice echoed in the small cell. “So, you better watch your mouth.”The maid laughed bitterly, her voice grating on my nerves. “Save your lies for someone who cares,” she said. “Everyone knows what you did.