38 -Eloise's POV:ONE MONTH LATEREverything is going well between me and Dexter. Just in case, I took the crowbar without him seeing and settled it under my bed where it is easily within my reach.Since he took me to that attic, he only took me once after that. I gave in while blinking back tears of shame and disgust overwhelming me, but it was over as quickly as it started.Now that my belly is getting even more huge, he wouldn't be able to lay a finger on me until after I give birth.He thinks he can fuck me whenever he wants once they are out.He's wrong. My father was right. He was right about him all along. He had not an ounce of gratitude after everything my father did for him.Taking him in, giving him his own house, car, and everything else is something. But sharing his pack and family, and to hear him tell me he didn't give a fuck made me realize how fucked up his brain was.So once I give birth in a hospital, I'll make sure we get the help we need. After that, I do not wa
Eloise’s POV:It had been a gruesome 36 hours of labor. The fact that I’m pushing out three babies made everything extremely difficult. Besides it’s my first time. But in the end, it was all worth it. The nurses were kind enough to support me the entire time I was in labor, and when they gave me each of my babies, a single tear crept from my eyes. Each time I look at them, the pain becomes less. Soon the pain gradually dissipated, replaced by an overwhelming sense of joy from seeing my pups.The nurses soon came in to take them away. The notion had my eyes widening and I snap my eyes to the nurse still in her bloody gown.“Where are you taking them?” I ask, my grip tightening around them, afraid that if I let any of them go, I’ll never again see them once they go past the doors of this room. My babies cry out loudly, a sweet sound I would soon get used to.“Relax, hun. I will just take them for a bath and some clothes,” she reassures me, and although she wore a mask, I could tell sh
Eloise’s POV: Hearing the door close behind her, she snaps her gaze to me. She was an older woman. Not that old, around five or six years older, and she has a gentle smile on her face that makes you want to cry on her shoulder. She seems very nice, and I contemplated telling her about my situation, yet I doubt I had a chance with Dexter standing within earshot. He could be anywhere. He might be on the way to see my babies. Fear engulfs me at the thought. I do not want him anywhere near my children, but his threat made me fear for their lives. What am I going to do now? “My name is Abigail, by the way. I am the doctor who delivered your triplets,” she says, a smile on her freckled face. The woman is stunning, and pretty young to be a doctor, too. "Of course, doc," "Call me Abbie." She shrugs, sitting on the edge of the bed across from me. I furrow my brows, wondering why the small talk. It's as if she wants to get close to me. Nonetheless, I meet her eyes with a smile of
Dexter's POV:Stepping outside that damn forsaken room, I could still feel that bloody doctor's eyes glaring daggers into me. What the fuck is her deal?Her scrutinizing eyes make me want to beat the fuck out of her. She thinks she knows something, but she should know. Curiosity killed the cat. I will fucking kill her and anyone who stands in my way when it comes to my El. They can fucking have those ugly fucking babies for all I care. I just want El and I to get out of here right the fuck now. But that nosy ass doctor won't let us. If I had it my way, I'd rip her fucking head right where she stood. If only she wasn't fucking hot, making me want to fuck her against those doors until she screams, begging for more. My wolf chuckles, the sound grating my fucking ears. "Oh yeah? Then do it," he taunts me like he always does since the moment he popped in my head and in my life. Half of the reasons I screw up, was because of him. Well, most of it.'You can't do shit,' he cackles loud in m
Eloise’s POV:Taking a deep breath, I close my eyes and wait. In and out, waiting for something to happen.Five minutes ago, Abbie slipped out the door without being seen. Much to my surprise, Dexter is nowhere to be seen. I had expected him to barge in and demand an explanation. But, nothing. The more time passed, the more I worried. He was so adamant to have me discharged and leave this hospital immediately. I could see the change in his mood every time he fidgets with his thumb or clench his jaw. So where is he?Suddenly, the double doors to my room swings open. My head snapped to it. In an instant, my heart leapt out of my chest as my eyes fell on Dexter. Yet he was not alone. In his arms was one of the triplets. My baby. And behind him was a nurse walking in with a stroller, and I had no doubt it carried the remaining two. One whiff of them and I knew. I moved my eyes to Dexter, who seemed lost in the eyes of my baby. His smile reached up to his ears, and I gawked at him in d
Kaden's POV:"Fuck this." I gritted through my teeth, glaring down at some blonde bimbo's ass pointed at me. She laid there, like a fucking idiot, her face pressed against the mattress while her back arched to fake her sexy figure.What a fucking whore. And a fucking mistake to trust Colton to bring me someone for a decent fuck.How could this be a decent fuck? My cock is barely up. It looks dead and fucking raw, it won't even budge even if press the tip into that woman's pussy.I'm fucking done with this shit."Get out." I frowned, pulling my pants back up and moving out of that damn uncomfortable bed. I glanced at her. I don't even remember her name. She slightly tilted her head. And now I know why it was so uncomfortable. Her awkward position, her face... it just isn't it for me. She stared at me in shock and disbelief whilst I pulled my lip up into a snarl. She's not leaving. Why?"I said get the fuck out!" I roared, my command rolling over her making her jump up in surprise. He
Dexter's POV:Initially, I planned to go out for a bit for a cigarette when I thought of buying her food. Now that she's breastfeeding, I think she naturally would need some nutritious food in her stomach.Ditching the cigarette, I walked around looking for a restaurant. I spotted one located just down the road near the hospital. It won't be long so I decided not to take my car and walk. Five minutes passed, and I reached the restaurant without a hitch. I went in and ordered a two chicken soups, one salad, and added extra fruits for her just in case.Looking down at the tote bag they handed me now filled with goods, I smiled feeling satisfied.I hope this makes a good impression for her. I meant what I said.Seeing the triplets, I suddenly felt... whole. Something I never felt for a long time. Since meeting El for the first time, I had nothing. I lost everything, the moment I came home that night only to find Selena... my beautiful mate, tied to a pole and screaming her lungs out
Kaden's POV:The woman opened and closed her mouth as she gawked at me, taking in my appearance and aura like it's the fucking first time she was ever in the presence of an alpha.I gritted my teeth, irritation boiling in my blood already, and I was about to tell her to fuck herself when my beta stepped in."The Alpha asked you a question." He repeated, pushing his aura down against her, just enough for her to snap out of trance. She blinked and glanced between me and Colton, then quickly ripped her eyes from me to look down at her computer. "S-Sorry, Alpha." She stuttered, her fingers shaking nervously as she typed something on the screen.My expression remained hard and cold as usual. But my patience was wearing thin.My eyes scanned the entire hospital, aware of the gazes of nurses and patients directed to me. Some were in awe, but most of them... looked at me in utter fear. They all looked the opposite direction and moved quickly to get away. I would rather they do because I wal
Eloise’s POV:My heart clenched with worry, and my stomach sank. Mum? Adeline whimpered too.Mum and I managed to get into contact with each other three years ago. I told her about the rogues and the pack that consisted only of women. She also informed me that Dexter was arrested somewhere, but she wasn’t sure by which pack and for what charges. I was able to let out a sigh of relief once I found out about his arrest. But one morning, around the time she used to call me and see the pups, my phone didn’t ring.I thought she was busy, but the next week she never rang. Then, a week passed still nothing. Two weeks later, I can’t get through to her cell. She never rang after that.“What happened to her?” I ask, my voice laced with worry.Dread fills me at the thought of something happening to my mum, the one person who didn’t turn her back on me when the whole world did.My father clenched his jaw, and I could see he’s hesitating to tell me.“What aren’t you telling me?”My father looks aw
Eloise’s POV:“Eloise.” He calls out.I groan, turning and walking past him just as he comes forward to see me.“I’m busy.” I murmur, using him as a distraction to get away from Kaden.“I’ll wait.” I hear him say, but I pay him no attention.Instead, I walk to my trainees who were waiting for me outside.The amount of testosterone and battle of dominance in the pack training grounds was immense. Yet it was nothing compared to where I was sandwiched between the wall and his hardcore body.And those rock-hard, thick muscles bulging through his—Focus! I mentally slap myself. This is no time to be eye-fucking anybody. I have to focus if I wanted to go home before he could even blink.I force my gaze forward, refusing to acknowledge the way my pulse is still racing. If I let myself spiral for even a second, I’d be stuck there, replaying the moment where he was too damn close, where I almost forgot why I should hate him.I step into the center of the training grounds, my trainees already l
Eloise’s POV:I furrow my brows just as he stops in front of me.Crossing my arms against my chest, I prepare myself for another glare-off with him when he does the next thing I did not see coming.He grabs my arm, dragging me to goddess-knows-where. At first, I recoil but his grip was firm and there was no escaping his hand wrapped around my wrist like handcuffs.“What are you doing? Let me go!” I growl, furious he would do this in front of my trainees. They all looked on at what was happening and glanced at one another, not having any clue as to why this giant, handsome dork is pulling my arm in the middle of training.My cheeks redden in anger and embarrassment, and I yank my arm away when he growls, turning to face me.“What in goddess’ name do you think you’re doing?” I hiss, demanding to know what the hell has gotten into his head to whisk me away at such an inappropriate time.‘You mean to say he should only when it’s appropriate, then?’ Adeline teased, clearly enjoying his att
Eloise’s POV:Kaden’s little visit last night kept me awake, tossing and turning for hours as his voice filled my head.“Face it, Eloise. You are mine. No matter where you run, no matter who you go to, you will always belong to me.” He growled in a deep and husky voice that would make any woman swoon by his feet. Not me, though.“See that mark on your neck?’ his eyes lower, and I instinctively clutched my robe pulling it closer to cover my neck.I look away, but the intensity of his gaze still managed to spread fire through my neck.I hear him chuckle. His voice coming out in a possessive growl.“The reason why it never faded…” he inches closer, and I gulp, “was because you still acknowledge the bond.”Then, sparks rush through my skin when he slowly, seductively slide his calloused hand down my arm, grazing my nipple through the silk fabric of my nightwear. I held my breath. I refuse to react to his provocations because of some invisible string tying us together.He slows down, traci
Kaden’s POV:That night, I find myself outside her room.Again.I don’t knock.I don’t need to.Because the second she opens the door, she stops short. Her eyes narrowing, pulse spiking.She knew I’d come. And she’s waiting.For what, I don’t know.But I’m damn well going to find out.Eloise’s POV:I should slam the door in his face.I should.But I don’t.Because the way Kaden stands there, arms braced against the doorframe like he owns the whole damn world, makes something sharp and dangerous coil in my stomach.My grip tightens on the door handle, “You really don’t know when to quit, do you?”His golden eyes gleam under the dim hallway light.“Not when it comes to you.”My heart does something stupid.I ignore it.Instead, I cross my arms, making sure he sees the irritation on my face.“Do you need something, or are you just here to breathe in my direction like some stalker?”Kaden smirks. Lazy and lethal.“Depends. Will you let me in?”I scoff, “Not in this lifetime.”His smirk wi
Eloise’s POV:I roll out the tension in my shoulders as I stalk across the training grounds, ignoring the way every pair of eyes follows my every move.The air is thick with disbelief and shock that a woman just put one of their top warriors on his ass without breaking a sweat.Good.Maybe now they’ll take me seriously.I can still feel Kaden watching me. His presence is like a second skin, pressing in, invading my space even from across the field. It should bother me.It does.But not for the reason I wish it did.“Back on your feet,” I bark at Aiden, who’s still rubbing his ribs.“You’re my sparring partner now.”His lips part slightly, like he wanted to argue. But one glance at my expression and he thinks better of it.Smart choice.He shifts into a fighting stance, “No holding back, right?”I smirk, “Not even a little.”A split second later, he lunges at me with striking speed.He’s fast—I’ll give him that. But I’m faster.I sidestep his strike with ease, ducking under his arm and
Eloise’s POV:My hands grip the steering wheel tighter than necessary as I pull into the training grounds, my knuckles turning white. I can still feel Kaden’s presence lingering on my skin, like a touch I can’t scrub away.Damn him.Damn the way his words coil around my throat, the way his voice slithers into my mind long after he’s gone.I don’t belong to him.I never will.Abbie shifts beside me, stretching her arms over her head. “You look like you’re about to murder someone.”I exhale sharply, forcing my hands to relax.“Not someone. Just one particular asshole.”She snorts, “You mean the very large, very territorial, very obsessed asshole who followed us here?”My stomach drops.“What?”She jerks her chin toward the rearview mirror.I glance up just in time to see a familiar black pick-up truck rolling to a stop a few yards away.Kaden.Of course it’s Kaden.Because this bastard doesn’t know when to back the hell off.A low growl vibrates in my chest as I shove the car door open
Eloise’s POV:The tension in the air is suffocating.Even after training ends, I can feel Kaden’s eyes burning into me from across the field. Watching. Stalking. Waiting.For what?For me to run?For me to crumble?I won’t.I refuse.Abbie smirks beside me as we gather our things. “You really put them in their place.”I roll my eyes, grabbing my water bottle and taking a long sip. “They needed to learn a lesson.”She snorts. “Oh, they did. But I don’t think the warriors are the only ones who got schooled today.”I follow her gaze, already knowing what—or who—I’m about to see.Kaden stands a few feet away, arms crossed, his massive frame tense. His sharp, dark eyes pin me in place, like he’s daring me to look away first.I don’t.That would be submission. Weakness.And I am not weak. Not anymore.Abbie leans in, lowering her voice. “He looks like he wants to throw you over his shoulder and lock you away somewhere.”I don’t dignify that with a response, but my wolf, Adeline, purrs in am
Kaden’s POV:I lift my head, my voice barely controlled. “Care to explain why my name isn’t on any of these?”Eloise doesn’t answer right away. She watches me carefully, as if preparing for a storm.Then, with a smirk that doesn’t reach her eyes, she says, “Because you were never supposed to know about them.”The ground beneath me might as well have shattered.For the first time in my life, I have no words.And Eloise?She takes a step back.Then another.Then she turns on her heel and walks away, leaving me standing there, gripping the proof of my stolen years.I scoff, shoving the birth certificates into my back pocket before taking another step toward her. My patience is already stretched thin, and the smug way she tilts her head, completely unaffected by my presence, is only making it worse."You think this is a joke?" I grit out, my voice a low growl.Eloise simply arches a brow. "No, I think it's a waste of time standing around when we have work to do." She turns to Abbie, compl