Uriel smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Illebaye. "Thank you so much for always getting my back. I really appreciate it. You know, in the past, I was the person who would always have your back, but right now, it seems like things have changed, and you are now stronger than me."Illebaye's expression turned warm and empathetic. "Uriel, we're in this together, always. I'm not stronger than you, we're just stronger together. We've been through ups and downs, and we've supported each other through thick and thin. That's what friends are for."Uriel nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "I know, I just feel like I've been leaning on you so much lately. And I don't want to be a burden."Illebaye laughed, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "You're not a burden, Uriel. You're my friend, my sister. We're in this together, always. And besides, I'm happy to be there for you. You've been there for me so many times in the past."Uriel smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towa
"How's Ethan Jnr doing?" Uriel asked, a warm smile on her face.Illebaye's expression turned proud. "He's doing great, thanks for asking. He's actually at school right now."Uriel's eyes lit up with interest. "That's wonderful! I'm sure he's growing up so fast. What grade is he in now?"Illebaye thought for a moment before responding. "He's in 7th grade now. Time really flies, doesn't it?"Uriel nodded in agreement. "It sure does. It feels like just yesterday he was a little boy running around, and now he's growing into a young man."Illebaye's smile grew wider. "I know, right? I'm so proud of him. He's such a smart and kind boy."Uriel's expression turned thoughtful. "I'm sure he is. And I'm sure he's going to do great things in life."Illebaye nodded, her eyes shining with pride. "I know he will. I just want to make sure he's safe and happy."Uriel's smile returned. "I'm sure he will be, Illebaye. We'll make sure of it.""You know one of the reasons why I forgave your brother and ac
"Mom!" a voice shouted from outside the mansion.Illebaye and Uriel exchanged a knowing glance."That must be Ethan Jnr," Uriel said with a smile. "He hasn't changed. He's still as energetic as ever."Illebaye chuckled. "He is indeed. And he's just like your brother, Alpha Père - always full of energy and life."Uriel's expression turned wry. "Well, I think he's more like Lycan Cross, to be honest. Always speaking his mind and standing up for what he believes in."Illebaye nodded in agreement. "Alright then. I'm sure he has something important to tell me, that's why he's screaming my name."Uriel nodded. "I know. Let's go see what he wants."Before they could say another word, they both turned and saw Ethan running towards his mother, his face flushed with excitement."Mom!" Ethan exclaimed, out of breath. "I need to tell you something!""What is it, sweetheart?" Illebaye asked, concern etched on her face."I overheard my classmates saying that the Lycan has chosen a new mate," Ethan
"I think he's genuinely trying to make amends and be a good father," Illebaye said, her voice filled with conviction. "Besides, Sophia is a good person. She deserves happiness."Uriel nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "I'm sure she does. And who knows, maybe this is the start of something beautiful."Illebaye chuckled. "You're always so optimistic, Uriel. I love that about you."Just then, Ethan came bounding down the stairs, his face still flushed with excitement. "Mom, can I ask you something?"Illebaye smiled, putting down the napkin she was folding. "Of course, sweetie. What's on your mind?"Ethan took a deep breath before blurting out, "Do you think Lycan Cross will ever like me?"Illebaye's expression softened, and she opened her arms to her son. "Oh, Ethan, I'm sure he will. You're an amazing young man, and anyone would be lucky to have you in their life."Ethan smiled, looking relieved, and Uriel nodded in agreement. "Your mom is right, Ethan. You're special, and don'
As Uriel left, Illebaye returned to Ethan, who was still finishing his dessert. "All done, sweetie?" she asked, smiling.Ethan nodded, his face still flushed with excitement. "Yeah, Mom. Thanks for lunch. It was amazing."Illebaye smiled, hugging her son. "Anytime, sweetie. I'm glad you enjoyed it."Just then, Ethan's phone buzzed with a text from his friend. "Mom, I have to go. My friend is waiting for me."Illebaye nodded. "Okay, sweetie. Have fun. But don't forget to stay safe and be back home on time."Ethan grinned and hugged his mom before rushing out the door.Illebaye watched him go, feeling a mix of emotions. She was happy to see her son growing up and making friends, but she couldn't help but worry about his safety and well-being.As she turned to go back inside, she noticed a car pulling up outside her house. Her heart skipped a beat as she saw Lycan Cross getting out of the car, his eyes fixed intently on her."Illebaye," he said, his deep voice sending shivers down her sp
"What are you saying Illebaye?" Lycan Cross asked still in shock from what Illebaye just told him. "Yes. Lycan. That is the only way for us to find out who she is working with. Illebaye said." " What about me?" Lycan Cross asked Illebaye. " And what has happened to you?" Illebaye asked. " Can't you see?" How miserable I am without you in my life? Lycan Cross asked Illebaye. "I understand what you are saying Lycan." Illebaye tried to say to him. " No you don't. Because if you do you won't tell me to continue my fake relationship with that girl." Lycan Cross said angry. " Do you know how long I have begged the moon goddess to help me find out the truth about her pregnancy so I can clear everything in front of you?" Lycan Cross asked Illebaye. " I do. Because I too have been begging the moon goddess to make everything to be my imagination and not my reality." Illebaye said to him. I thought that.. "you know what I think?" Lycan Cross asked and Illebaye nodded her head negati
"Who are you?" Illebaye asked the unfamiliar man who was standing in front of the door. "I am Alpha Nicolas." The man said and you who are you and what are you doing here? Alpha Nicolas asked. "Honey, who is at the door?" Alpha Père asked wondering why Illebaye has taken so long to come back. After waiting for some time and he didn't get any response from her Alpha Pere got up from his seat and walked to the door. When he got to the door he froze behind Illebaye after seeing who was at the door."Alpha.. he called out." And he got the Alpha Nicolas and Illebaye's attention as they both turned and was facing him.Especially Alpha Nicolas who will turn to him then to Illebaye before looking at him. "Forgive the manners of my mate Alpha please come in." Alpha Pere said to Alpha Nicolas." Did you just say your Mate?" Alpha Nicolas asked." Yes. Alpha." Sorry I haven't don't the introduction yet. "Alpha Nicolas please meet my mate Illebaye and Illebaye please meet the Alpha of S
Kimberly stood there, shocked and hurt by Lycan Cross's behavior. She had never seen him this angry before."Lycan Cross!" Kimberly called out, but he didn't respond.She sighed and walked back to the living room, her mind racing with thoughts. What had she done wrong? Why was he so angry?As she sat down, she noticed a piece of paper on the coffee table. It was a receipt from a local jewelry store. Her eyes widened as she saw the date and time - yesterday."Was he planning to buy Illebaye a gift?" Kimberly thought to herself, her heart sinking.Just then, Lycan Cross's voice echoed from upstairs. "Kimberly, I need to talk to you."Kimberly's heart skipped a beat. What did he want to talk about?"Coming!" Kimberly replied, her voice trembling slightly.She walked upstairs, her mind filled with doubts and fears."Lycan Cross!" Kimberly called out, her voice laced with concern."Come in," Lycan Cross replied, his tone softening slightly.Kimberly entered his room, finding him sitting on
After Vanni and his men followed Illebaye, they even saw when Lycan Cross dropped her off in front of her pack house. Before they both drove back to their pack.When he arrived in his pack, Vanni placed a call to Nicole."Is that all she went to today?" Nicole asked the moment Vanni called her."Yes, Nicole. And I even followed them and saw the Lycan dropping her in front of the Alpha of Red Moon pack's mansion," Vanni replied."So, what you are trying to tell me is that you saw the Lycan drop off Illebaye and her son in front of my Alpha Père mansion?" Nicole asked again, still not believing the fact that another man would drop Illebaye off in front of Père's mansion."Yes, Nicole. Why do you ask?" Vanni asked, still not understanding why Nicole would ask such a question."Nothing really, but if you don't mind me asking, was Alpha Père at home?" Nicole asked."I don't think so, because he never stepped out. I can't believe that guy will dump me to be with a girl who doesn't even hide
As Alpha Père entered his room, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. He knew that Illebaye was getting suspicious, and he needed to do something to distract her.He walked over to his desk and picked up his phone, dialing a number that he knew would get a quick response."Hey, what's up?" a voice answered on the other end."It's me," Alpha Père said, his voice low and serious. "I need you to do something for me.""What is it?" the voice asked, curiosity evident in its tone."I need you to keep an eye on Illebaye," Alpha Père said. "She's getting too close to the truth, and I need to know what she's up to.""Got it," the voice said. "I'll take care of it."Alpha Père nodded, even though the person on the other end of the line couldn't see him."Good," he said. "I'll be waiting to hear from you."With that, Alpha Père ended the call and set his phone down, his mind already turning to the next step in his plan.He knew that he had to keep Illebaye under control, and he was willin
"Hello, Tolani," Neo said, trying to keep his tone neutral."Hey, Neo. How are you?" Tolani asked, her voice sounding gentle."I'm fine, thanks. How about you?" Neo replied, wondering what Tolani wanted."I'm good. I just wanted to check in on you and see how your day is going," Tolani said.Neo raised an eyebrow, surprised by Tolani's sudden interest in his day."It's going well, thanks. Just busy with work," Neo said."Okay, good. Well, I won't keep you then. I just wanted to say hi and see how you're doing," Tolani said.Neo nodded, even though Tolani couldn't see him."Thanks, babe. Take care," Neo said.How is the baby doing? Neo asked immediately since he missed his baby. Pearl is fine..and mom is taken good care of her..Tolani said."You too, Neo. Bye," Tolani replied before hanging up.Neo set his phone down, feeling a bit confused by the conversation. Tolani's tone had been gentle and almost... affectionate. It was a side of her that Neo hadn't seen in a long time.He shook
30 minutes later Neo stopped and fell down on the bed breathing heavily. That was great. He said as he took Uriel's hand and placed a kiss on them. I really miss you and all of this Neo said while still holding Uriel's hand. I missed you too. Uriel said. What change? Neo asked. What do you mean? Uriel asked him back. I know that you feel hurt but I don't think it is the only reason why you let us do this. It's been five to six years since our break up and finding our separate mate and you have never kissed me talk more about allowing me to touch you. So what change? Neo asked and he was very serious. Why are you asking me such a question? Are you regretting your actions right now? Uriel asked him as she was ready to stand up. Come on now, you know I didn't mean to offend you. I was just asking a question. Neo said as he held her hands not ready to let her step out of the room talk more of getting up from the bedSeeing the sincerity and concern of Neo, Uriel was touched as sh
As their lips touched again, Neo felt a rush of emotions. He had never stopped loving Uriel, and being with her again felt like a dream come true.But as they kissed, Neo's conscience continued to prick at him. He knew he shouldn't be kissing Uriel, not when she was already mated to Marvin.Yet, he couldn't help himself. He had loved Uriel for so long, and being with her again felt like a homecoming.As they finally broke apart for air, Neo's eyes met Uriel's, and he saw the confusion and uncertainty there."Uriel, I..." Neo started to say, but Uriel's fingers on his lips silenced him."Don't say anything, Neo," Uriel whispered. "Just hold me. I need you right now."Neo's arms wrapped tightly around Uriel again, holding her close as they both struggled to come to terms with their feelings.As they stood there, Neo knew that he had to make a choice. He could either walk away from Uriel and continue living a life without her, or he could take a chance and risk everything to be with her.
Nicole's fingers flew across the screen."Follow her," Nicole typed. "I want to know everything she does."Vanni's response came instantly."Consider it done."Nicole's smile was icy."Father, I need to attend to some pack business," Nicole said, rising from her seat.Alpha Nicolas's eyes narrowed."Very well, Nicole. But remember, our discussion is far from over."Nicole nodded, her mind already focused on Illebaye.As she exited the dining room, the maid approached her."Madam, may I have a word?" the maid asked hesitantly."What is it?" Nicole asked."What would you like for lunch today, madam?" The maid inquired.Nicole thought for a moment."A salad would be fine, thank you.""Yes, madam. I'll see it immediately."After Nicole finished speaking to the maid, she walked to her room and started working on her laptop while constantly glancing at her phone, waiting for Vanni's next message.Sitting on one of the chairs in the park was Illebaye. She had promised her son Ethan to bring
Nicole's fingers flew across the screen."Follow her," Nicole typed. "I want to know everything she does."Vanni's response came instantly."Consider it done."Nicole's smile was icy."Father, I need to attend to some pack business," Nicole said, rising from her seat.Alpha Nicolas's eyes narrowed."Very well, Nicole. But remember, our discussion is far from over."Nicole nodded, her mind already focused on Illebaye.As she exited the dining room, the maid approached her."Madam, may I have a word?" the maid asked hesitantly."What is it?" Nicole asked."What would you like for lunch today, madam?" The maid inquired.Nicole thought for a moment."A salad would be fine, thank you.""Yes, madam. I'll see it immediately."After Nicole finished speaking to the maid, she walked to her room and started working on her laptop while constantly glancing at her phone, waiting for Vanni's next message.Sitting on one of the chairs in the park was Illebaye. She had promised her son Ethan to bring
It was a bright morning, and Nicole woke up with a slight headache from the overwhelming tears she shed yesterday. But she didn't let it overcome her as she walked to the mirror, which was placed at the left corner of her room.When she saw her face in the mirror, she let out a loud scream. She couldn't believe the person in the mirror was truly her. Her face was swollen, her hair messed up."This is all that Illebaye's girl's fault," she said to herself, her gaze fixed on her reflection.Nicole's thoughts swirled with anger and resentment. She couldn't believe Alpha Père had moved on so quickly."He replaced me with her," Nicole whispered, her voice trembling. "I won't let her get away with this," Nicole vowed.Just after she finished speaking, she turned around to go clean up, but she was shocked by the mess in her room. Almost everything in her room was broken on the floor, and her room was very scarred.Looking at how things were, she got angry and took her phone from her headboa
Sweetheart, we both know that guy doesn't deserve you. So I will ask you to let go of him. He was not your mate in the first place, Nicole.I let you be with him because of how much you told me you loved him and he loves you too. But right now, I think you should move on with your life. And I, as your father, will support you in anything you want to do. Please, dear. Forget about him.Nicole's face twisted in anguish. "No, Father. I won't let go. I want only Alpha Père. No one else."Her father's expression softened. "Nicole, Alpha Victor of Grand Pack is willing to accept you back as his mate. He's a good man, and he truly cares for you."Nicole's response was immediate and fierce. "No! I don't want Alpha Victor. I want Alpha Père, and I'll get him back."With that, she turned and stormed upstairs to her room, slamming the door shut behind her.Her father stood at the base of the stairs, listening as Nicole's anger unleashed itself in