Carina’s POVMy hands were trembling as I fumbled for my phone. I couldn’t shake the feeling of his voice, his threats, the venom in his words. I dialed Lisa, my assistant, and the moment she picked up, I snapped.“Lisa! How could you let that man into my office?” I shouted, pacing back and forth. “Who was he? Why didn’t you stop him?”There was a long pause on the other end of the line before Lisa finally spoke. “Ma’am, I—I didn’t know. I thought you sent for him!”“Sent for him?!” My voice climbed higher. “Why would I send for a stranger like that?”Lisa sounded confused. “But you messaged me this morning, asking me to meet you in the boardroom at 10. I was there waiting for you.”I stopped in my tracks, the air around me suddenly colder. “Lisa… I didn’t send you any message.”“What?” Her voice wavered. “But I got a text. It came from your number. It said, ‘Meet me in the boardroom at 10. Don’t come to the office.’”The blood drained from my face. “Oh my God,” I whispered. “He plann
Carina’s POV“Ma’am, are you okay?”The voice was faint at first, like a muffled echo breaking through the haze of pain in my head. A figure leaned closer, their face coming into focus. It was a passerby—a middle-aged man in a business suit, his expression etched with concern.“I saw the crash,” he said, glancing at my wrecked car. “You’re bleeding. Let me call an ambulance.”“No!” I said quickly, my voice more forceful than I intended. “Don’t worry. Thanks, but I’m fine.”He looked at me like I’d lost my mind. “You’re not fine. You’re hurt. Your head—”“I said I’m fine,” I repeated, cutting him off. My head was pounding like a drumline in full swing, and every movement sent a fresh wave of dizziness through me, but I couldn’t afford the delay. “Just… help me call a cab. Please.”The man hesitated, clearly torn. “You need medical attention,” he said firmly. “At least let me—”“Please,” I interrupted, my voice softer this time. “Just a cab. That’s all I need.”He sighed but nodded relu
Carina’s POV"Yes, sure," I said, nodding weakly as Ethan moved to grab a towel and warm water. He looked so worried, and even though I could see the tension etched into his face, his focus was entirely on me."Just sit tight," he said softly, his voice filled with concern. "I’ll be right back."I nodded again, watching as he disappeared down the hallway. The moment he was out of sight, my burner phone buzzed loudly on the table next to me, the sound slicing through the quiet like a knife. My heart jumped, and I grabbed it quickly.A new message.You think Ethan can save you? Lol. You’re joking."What the fuck?" I whispered, my stomach twisting. How the hell were they tracking me? How did they know I was with Ethan?My hands trembled as I stared at the phone. Before I could even process it fully, another message came in:To save Ethan, stay away from him.I didn’t open the message. My mind was racing too fast. They were watching me, and now Ethan was in danger because of me. My instin
Carina’s POV“I want you to trust me,” I said, my voice breaking. “Please, Ethan. Trust me.”His expression softened slightly, but the tension didn’t leave his body. “I do trust you. But this… this is too much.”“I know,” I said quietly, tears streaming down my face. “But we have to be smart. For the boys. For us.”Ethan let out a long breath, running a hand through his hair. “Fine,” he said finally. “But the moment I think you’re in real danger, I’m stepping in. No arguments.”“Okay,” I whispered, relief washing over me.********As soon as we stepped inside, Liam and Leo ran up to me, their little faces lit with excitement.“Mummy, look!” Liam said, holding up his workbook. “We did new math today, and the teacher said I’m really good at it!”Leo wasn’t far behind, shoving a drawing under my nose. “And I made this for you, Mummy! It’s our family! See, that’s you, me, Liam, and Ethan!”I smiled, kneeling to their level. “Wow, this is amazing, Leo! And Liam, I’m so proud of you for doi
Carina’s POVRing, ring, ring. My phone wouldn’t stop blaring. The sound tore through the silence of the early morning like a hammer against my skull. Groaning, I sluggishly opened my eyes, the pounding headache reminding me why I was so desperate for rest in the first place. My head injury, though no longer bleeding thanks to Ethan’s quick thinking, throbbed with a dull, persistent ache beneath the bandage.Squinting at the screen, I could barely make out the caller ID. My vision blurred, exhaustion weighing heavy on me, and with a frustrated huff, I tossed the phone to the other side of the bed. “Who the hell is disturbing me this early?” I muttered under my breath, pressing my face back into the pillow.But the phone didn’t stop. Ring after ring, it mocked my attempts at ignoring it. I finally sat up, my body screaming in protest as pain rippled through me. My hands fumbled for the phone, and I swiped the screen without checking who it was.“What?!” I barked, my voice hoarse and ti
Carina’s POVSuddenly, my phone buzzed on the counter, cutting through the peaceful moment. I wiped my hands and picked it up, seeing Lina’s name flash on the screen. I sighed, already knowing this wasn’t going to be a casual chat.“What is it, Lina?” I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral.“Sorry to disturb you, but Mr. Kowalski just called. He wants to meet today. Says he’s got another sponsorship deal for the company,” Lina said, her voice tinged with urgency.“Wow. Okay?” I replied, not sure how to feel about it. “Did he say what time?”“Around 4 p.m.,” she answered quickly.I bit my lip. Lisa had already mentioned this earlier, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to meet him again so soon. Something felt off. Why was my stepfather so eager to meet after we’d just seen each other a few days ago? I understood it was business, but there was always that lingering fear in the back of my mind—what if he’d told my stepbrothers about me?If he had, I’d be in serious trouble.“Lina,” I said after
Carina povMove from the road! I said in anger, gripping the steering wheel tightly as I honked at the car in front of me. The traffic was crawling, and my patience was wearing thin. My stepfather had insisted he couldn’t wait for our meeting, and now I was rushing to get to the office, my nerves frayed from the tension.I glanced at the clock on the dashboard. It was already past the time I should’ve been halfway there. The cars ahead showed no signs of moving, despite the road seeming clear further down. Something was definitely holding up the line. I let out a frustrated sigh, drumming my fingers on the wheel.“What’s going on?” I muttered to myself, craning my neck to see if I could spot the issue. Still nothing. A few pedestrians were walking past, so I rolled down my window, determined to find out what the holdup was.“Excuse me!” I called out to a man walking by. He paused, looking at me with mild curiosity. “Do you know why the traffic’s not moving?”“There’s an accident up ah
CHAPTER 50Chapter 50: My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My MatesCarina’s POVThe morning of the second board meeting had arrived, and the nerves were already starting to build up in my chest. I had gotten to the office way earlier than usual, wanting to make sure I was at my best. Today wasn’t just about impressing Mr. Kowalski; there would be other investors in the room as well, and that meant I had to be even more prepared.As I sat down at my desk, I felt the familiar tightness in my chest. What if I said the wrong thing? What if I made a mistake in front of all those people? The thought alone made me feel like my stomach was doing somersaults. This was a big moment, and the pressure was suffocating.I ran a hand through my hair, trying to calm myself. “You can do this, Carina,” I whispered under my breath. But the nerves kept creeping in, no matter how hard I tried to push them down.I stood up from my desk, pacing back and forth in my office. I needed to clear my mind, to focus. “I
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