Carina’s POVHe raised an eyebrow, holding up his car keys. “Going to work. What’s your excuse for looking like the world just ended?”I groaned, turning away from him. “Not now, Henry.”“Looks like you need a ride,” he said casually, leaning against his car.“I don’t need anything from you,” I shot back, even though I was seconds away from accepting out of sheer desperation.He chuckled, infuriatingly calm. “Right. That’s why you’re standing here, glaring at your dead phone like it owes you money.”I glared at him. “What do you want, Henry?”“Nothing,” he said with a shrug. “Just being a good Samaritan. Come on, Carina. Get in. You’ll get wherever you’re going a lot faster with me than standing here hoping for a miracle.”I hesitated. The last thing I wanted was to be stuck in a car with Henry, but what choice did I have? The hospital wasn’t exactly around the corner, and time wasn’t on my side.“Fine,” I muttered, walking over to his car.He grinned as he unlocked the doors. “Knew y
Antonio's POV"That’s between me and her," he said, his tone firm.My patience snapped. Grabbing him by the collar, I pulled him closer. "Listen to me, Henry. If you’ve done anything to upset her, you’ll regret it. Do you understand?""Alright, alright!" he said quickly, his eyes wide. "I swear, I haven’t done anything."I released him, stepping back. "Stay away from her."Henry nodded, smoothing his shirt nervously. "Fine. Message received."I turned and walked back to our table, my blood still boiling."What did he say?" Miguel asked as I sat down."He claims he hasn’t done anything," I said, picking up my drink. "But I don’t trust him.""Neither do I," Rodrigo muttered. "We need to keep an eye on him.""Agreed," I said. "And on Carina. Whatever’s going on, we’ll figure it out. Together."The waiter returned with our food, setting the platters down in front of usMiguel’s phone started ringing just as the waiter was setting down our food. He picked it up without hesitation.“Yo, man
Carina’s POVDr. Patel’s voice was firm but calm. “Can you all please wait at the reception?” she said, guiding my brothers toward the door.Antonio looked ready to argue, but Miguel gave him a slight nudge, and Rodrigo sighed loudly before following them out.As soon as the door closed behind them, Dr. Patel turned back to me, her expression unreadable.“Now, where were we?” she asked, stepping closer.I took a deep breath, my hands trembling. “Doctor, I’m sorry. I know the results came out positive, but I had to tell them it didn’t.”Dr. Patel frowned. “Carina, this is strictly against my ethics as a doctor. I can’t forge a negative pregnancy test for you.”“I understand,” I said quickly, my voice pleading. “But you don’t know my brothers. They’re… protective. If they find out about this, everything will spiral out of control.”Her gaze softened slightly, but her tone remained professional. “I get that you’re in a tough spot, but lying about something as serious as this isn’t the an
Carina’s POVI sat up on my bed, feeling the weight of everything pressing on me. My head was spinning, and my hands trembled as I thought about the secret I was keeping. How long could I keep this a secret? The question looped in my mind, over and over again, like an endless chant.It felt like a time bomb, ticking away inside of me, waiting to explode. I couldn’t let anyone find out—not yet. The consequences would be too severe. What would happen if my mother found out? Her happiness would be shattered. But what if she found out this—that I was pregnant with my stepbrother’s baby? Her husband’s son? I shuddered just thinking about it. I would be dead. I had no doubt.Turning restlessly, I flopped back down onto the bed, burying my face in the pillow. The stress, the fear, the guilt—they all mingled together, suffocating me. I couldn’t tell anyone. Not yet.Suddenly, my mother’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and demanding. “Carina!”I winced. My heart skipped a beat. Why was s
Carina’s POVThe bell rang, and the classroom filled with the usual buzz of chatter. The session just started back—school again. Phew. I sighed, slumping in my seat as the teacher began writing on the board. My mind, however, was nowhere near the lesson.I wasn’t listening to anything they were teaching. I couldn’t. All I could think about was the pregnancy, the situation I was in. The pressure. How was I going to take care of this? How was I going to handle everything? The constant questions in my mind kept swirling, getting louder with each passing second.I kept my eyes on the teacher but my mind was far, far away. I couldn’t help it. I was too distracted, too consumed by the weight of it all. The secret, the fear of anyone finding out. My stomach twisted into knots just thinking about it."Carina!" The teacher’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked up, my heart racing. "Can you answer the question?"I blinked, my mind blank. What question? I had no idea. My mind had been
Carina’s POVI really needed to clear my head. The walls of the school were closing in on me, and every face I saw felt like it was silently judging me. It was suffocating. I needed space—just a little air to think all of this through.Without thinking too much, I walked out of the school gates and flagged down a cab parked nearby. The yellow vehicle stood out among the dull gray of the streets, its roof light flickering slightly. The driver rolled down the window, giving me a quick once-over before gesturing for me to get in.“Where to?” he asked as I slid into the backseat.“Just... just take me somewhere quiet. A sit-out or something nearby. Somewhere I can think,” I muttered, leaning back into the seat and closing my eyes.“Got it,” he said, putting the car into gear and merging into the light afternoon traffic.The cab was silent for a few moments, and I appreciated that. I needed the quiet, the chance to breathe, to let my thoughts settle. But, of course, the driver couldn’t res
Carina’s POV"Speak of the devil, huh?"Henry’s voice slid into my ears like a blade. Smooth, sharp, and impossible to ignore.I froze mid-bite, sandwich halfway to my mouth, as my gaze lifted from the table. There he was, striding toward me with that infuriating smirk plastered across his face.Beside him was the very reason we had broken up: Celeste. Her long, shiny hair swung like a curtain of silk as she giggled at something he murmured to her. My stomach churned. The audacity of this man to bring her here, to my table, after everything that happened between us?Henry leaned in close to Celeste, brushing his lips against her cheek. “Go sit and wait for me, babe,” he murmured, his voice dripping with sweetness I knew too well.Celeste smiled coyly, clinging to him for just a second longer before stepping away. She grabbed his drink, flashing me a smug look before gliding to a table nearby.I tried to keep my composure, but inside, my blood was boiling. This was too much. I was alre
Carina’s POVI couldn’t stay there anymore. Henry had completely ruined my day. I grabbed my bag and stood up abruptly, muttering, “I just need to use the restroom before I leave.” Without waiting for anyone’s response, I turned and walked briskly toward the restroom.The cool air inside hit me as I entered. I made my way to the mirror, gripping the edge of the sink. My reflection stared back at me, and for a moment, I barely recognized myself.“What am I doing?” I whispered, my voice trembling as my thoughts tumbled out of control. “This is crazy. What really am I doing?” My words sounded hollow in the empty restroom.My mind spun, and the weight of my secret felt like it was crushing me. “I’m pregnant,” I said, barely louder than a breath. “Pregnant for my stepbrothers…”The words hung in the air like a confession to myself. My fingers curled tighter around the edge of the sink. Any slight mistake, and this secret could ruin everything. It could shatter my mother’s happiness with my
Carina’s POV A few months back, my dad’s shipments were being raided by rogue wolves. It was getting too much. He told me and my brothers, and we swung into action. We made sure we traced where these rogue wolves were from, and when we found them, we attacked. Eliminating every living person in their pack.The Black Moon Pack.Like every single person.I knew we weren’t supposed to. Just those that raided my dad's shipment were meant to be gone. But… nah. I couldn’t stop. Out of anger, me and my brothers did this. Now, I think they are back.I was very surprised. Or did any of them survive?Is Henry one of them?All these questions just filled my head. For them to even have an idea to follow us, to keep track of Carina, to kidnap our kids… this person must be really good. Really calculated.I was so angry and pissed that, even as I drove, my wolf almost took over because of the rage. I just had to keep on suppressing it. My grip on the steering wheel was so tight, my fingers were goi
Carina’s POV I didn’t know why I had such a strong rage when I heard the news. It was like fire had been set loose in my veins, burning everything in its path. The fury inside me was so high as I sped in my Benz, heading straight to my father’s pack. It had been a long time since I felt this kind of rage.All in my head now was Henry. I had to find him. And when I did, I was going to use my own hands and snuff the life out of him. My grip on the steering wheel was tight, my knuckles turning white as the thoughts in my head grew darker.Ever since I met those kids, I felt something different, something I couldn’t explain. A connection that ran deeper than just Carina’s kids. I didn’t know why. Maybe I did, but I just didn’t want to say it out loud. Carina had never told us who their father was. She avoided the topic like the plague, dodging every question, every hint. But deep down, I knew the truth. We all did.They were ours. Mine, Miguel’s, Antonio’s. Our blood, our heirs.And I wo
Carina’s POVMy voice was shaking, my whole body trembling. My legs felt weak, like I was going to collapse.The driver groaned. “Black… van… masked men…” He gasped for air. “I… I couldn’t…”I didn’t wait. I shot up and ran toward the car. Maybe they were hiding. Maybe it was some cruel joke. I pulled open the back door so fast, my hands hurt.Empty.No backpacks. No lunch boxes. No tiny shoes. Nothing.They were gone.I let out a scream. A loud, painful scream that shook through my entire body. I felt like something had just been ripped out of my soul.“No… no… NO!!!”Ethan was behind me in an instant. “Carina, listen to me, we’ll find them.”I turned on him, eyes wild. “FIND THEM?! ETHAN, MY KIDS WERE TAKEN! SOMEONE TOOK MY BABIES! DO YOU GET THAT?! DO YOU?!”Ethan grabbed my shoulders. “Carina, look at me. LOOK AT ME.”I was breathing too fast. My chest was tight. I felt like I was going to pass out.“I swear to you,” Ethan said, voice firm. “We will get them back. But you have to
Carina’s POV I won’t lie… at this point, I was really pissed. The main reason I left my stepbrothers and my mom was because I wanted to be away from them. I fucking literally saw these guys a few hours back before I left my mom’s house. Like, how the fuck do they just want to come into my life by force? Can’t they just leave me alone?All these thoughts were swirling in my head, making my blood boil. I just wanted to be calm, to not overthink it. So, I sat down, trying to steady my breath.Ethan, being Ethan, got up and walked over to the kitchen. I could hear him moving things around, then he came back with a glass of water, sitting beside me. He handed it to me, his voice gentle.“Drink up.”I looked at him, then at the glass, then back at him. “No.”He sighed, shaking his head dramatically. “Carina, you need to hydrate. You look like you’re about to combust.”“I don’t need water, Ethan. I need peace.”“You need water more.”“I’m not drinking it.”“Wow.” He leaned back, studying me
Carina’s POV "Welcome, ma'am," Lina said as I pulled up to my house.I'm finally home. As I drove in, that feeling of comfort just filled me up. The fact that Lina was here shocked me. I thought she would have already left. I parked my car where I always do and got out to stretch my tired muscles. Lina came up to me with a smile on her face. "Hi, Lina. "How are you?" I asked, shutting my car door. "I'm fine, ma'am," she answered sweetly. "Welcome home, ma'am." "Thanks," I said, giving her a small smile. "What brings you here this early? I wasn’t expecting you." "Ohh… nothing serious," she said, waving a hand dismissively. "Sir Ethan said you would be coming back this morning, so I thought I should come and greet you personally." "Aww… that’s really sweet. Thank you so much," I said truly as we started walking towards the house. Lina followed closely, and as we stepped inside, I turned to her. "So, how was work?" She instantly brightened up, her eyes sparkling with joy. "It’s b
CHAPTER 84Chapter 84: My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My MatesCarina’s POVI just stayed quiet and walked out of the house. My bag’s wheels thudded against the ground as I made my way to my car. I wasn't going to allow any of them to change my mind on this. "I’m done," I said aloud, my voice strong even as I pressed the key to pop the trunk open.The sound of the car beeping gave me a small sense of pleasure. At least something in my life still worked as expected. I threw my bag into the trunk with more force than necessary, then slammed it shut. Climbing into the driver’s seat, I sighed deeply. My hands shook slightly as I gripped the driving wheel. I wasn’t worried. No, this was excitement. I was doing the right thing. I had to tell myself of that. As I put the key into the ignition, my eyes flicked up to the rearview mirror. There she was. My mum. Standing on the balcony, her arms crossed tightly across her chest, her face a mask of forced calm. But I could see it—the sadness in h
CHAPTER 83Chapter 83: My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My MatesCarina’s POVI'm off now," I said, even as I rolled my bag down the stairs. The sound of the wheels bumping against each step was the only thing keeping me from totally losing it."Wow, so you were serious," my stepdad said, his fork stopping halfway to his mouth. He was sitting at the kitchen table, a plate of pancakes and syrup in front of him. He looked amused—or maybe angry, I couldn’t tell."Yeah, I have to leave. Liam and Leo have really missed me, and I have work to attend to," I said sharply, directing the last part at my mum as she appeared at the top of the stairs.Her face was a mixture of anger and worry. "What is your problem?" she snapped, descending the steps quickly. "Do you have any idea what kind of danger you’re going into? Your dad is an Alpha! Let him tell you the best way you can stay safe!""Mum!" I shouted, my voice shaking with a mix of anger and disbelief. "I will be fine. Don't act like you care ri
Carina’s POVI entered my room and sat down on the bed, my hands shaking as I attempted to gather my thoughts. I was trying to get organized. In all honesty, I had no idea why all of this was taking place. My life had been great, or at least as near to perfect as I could make it, until just a few days ago. I had a secure career, a small family of my own whom I really adored, and I was at peace. And what about now? It was all because I had come to attend my mother's party that everything began to spin out of control.My chest tightened as I stared at the wardrobe that was hanging on the wall, and memories began to come back to me. That closet was more than simply a piece of furniture. It was a representation of the grief and loneliness that I had been harbouring for many years. I could still hear Mum’s voice, icy and piercing, as she shut me inside for hours. She had termed it punishment. I had termed it torture. “Funny how life works,” I mumbled sadly. “One day, you’re a scared littl
Carina’s POV“I have put the necessary security in place,” he said, his dark eyes“I have security all around the premises now. I will make sure this doesn’t happen again.”I nodded, unable to muster anything more enthusiastic. “That’s really thoughtful of you, but honestly… I just came back to honor my mum’s request. I don’t belong here anymore.”“Don’t say that,” Mr. Kowalski replied, stepping closer. “This is your home. Why would you want to leave?”“Because I need to,” I said, my voice steady and calm. “I have made up my mind. This place is not mine anymore.”He frowned slightly, clearly not understanding. “Is it because of your company in the other city?” “No, that’s not it,” I said. “I’ve built a life there since I ran away. I love it there. I want to stay there.”Mum stepped forward, looking between us. “Carina, please. We want you to stay. We can work things out together. You and the boys have a family here.”I took a deep breath, pushing back the frustration. “No, Mum. You do