Chapter 40New***“Can you just smile and extend your patience at me?”For the nth time, Leila said – like a slip of the tongue.“Can you just focus on your training?” Hunter retorted back – as he leaned on the huge tree near him.Her left brow shot upwards.“If I have shifted to my inner wolf – would you smiled for me?” Leila smilingly inquired.There was hint of friskiness in her voice.Hunter swallowed hard and let out a deep sigh.“That might be the reason why your inner wolf wouldn’t come out. You are so out of focus.” Hunter commented harshly – causing her to be taken aback.It seemed like what she had been thinking was leading her to a painful way.She couldn’t believe that she was slowly being eaten by jealousy and agony inside her. It was as if for the first time in her life, she wanted to have the courage to let Hunter see how vulnerable she was right now.His harsh words were just too painful to accept. And it was rooting deeply inside her chest. Leila didn’t know what els
Chapter 41In Love***“What the hell!” Hunter uttered in furious way.Leila let out a deep sigh.“If there was nothing else to say, I will go now.” Leila said weakly – before turning her back at them.However, before she could even take a single step – a warm and huge hand already stopped her.Volts of electricity instantly attacked her senses – causing her to swallow hard.“Where do you think you’re going?” Hunter snapped at her – causing her forehead to crease.Her mouth slightly dropped – when she heard him say those words. Even though his eyes were directed to where his brother was, Leila could sense the emerging tension in the air.“Answer me, Hector. What is the meaning of that? I am Leila’s training partner.” Hunter said those words – dripping with annoyance and possessiveness.Her breathing hitched.She couldn’t believe that she could sense possessiveness in the way Hunter says those words.Or was she just hallucinating?Yes.There could be no way that Hunter would say those
Chapter 42Raw***Hunter didn’t know how long he had been standing in front of Leila’s door.All that he could think of was the fact that Leila’s words were still spinning inside his head.***“I love you, Hunter…”***Those words kept on running in his head – and it was clouding his mind right at that very moment.He couldn’t stop the happiness that was warming his heart. And it made him smile – then, he licked his lips. But then, the smile pasted on his lips was still visible. He couldn’t stop the fact that it was tickling his heart.“Damn it!” He murmured under his breath – as he ran his palm on his face.However, Leila’s next words resonated in his head.***“I love you, Hunter… But I think this is g-goodbye… Please don’t be my training partner anymore. For our goodness’ sake…”***But then, those words didn’t let his smile fade.“Let’s see… Leila… Let’s see…” Those were the only words that he could say – as he instantly mapped his plans inside his head.***“Darn it, Leila Merca
Chapter 43Caught***Content Warning: This chapter is slightly not suitable for very young readers. Read at your own risk.***Leila pursed her lips – as she smelled his addicting scent.Her eyes turned into a darker shade – and so, she tried so hard to push Hunter away from her. But she almost pulled her hands away when she felt the electrifying sensation that was rushing in her veins.Damn it!Even Silver could feel the tension inside her – causing her to groan in frustration.However, she was being clouded with so many emotions that she couldn’t comprehend now.And it was all because of Hunter!She closed her hands into balled fists – as she tried to stop herself from trembling. Her legs were also wobbling – as she tried so hard to create some distance between them.Leila swallowed hard.Especially when she felt Hunter held her hands.Her breathing became heavier – as she stared at him direct into his eyes.However, she felt like she was melting under his gaze – and she wanted to
Chapter 44Talk***Leila didn’t know how many times Hunter tried to call her from the other side of the door – but she couldn’t find the courage to face him.It slowly dawned on her.Hunter kissed her!Why?Why does he have to do that?‘Don’t be such a hypocrite! As if you didn’t enjoy every bit of it!’ A part of her mind naughtily commented – which made her groan.Leila let out a deep sigh.She didn’t want to feel such confusion. However, she couldn’t ignore the fact that she was becoming a bit scared. Everything about love and relationship was just… new to her.And she didn’t know how to respond.However, she knew that sooner or later she had to face it.She had to face Hunter.It was as if she was back in square one – but this time, she had to face her feelings, too. She thought that she had already fixed her mind to moving on – but the heck! Everything was a mess again.And it was because of Hunter!‘Is it really?’ She mentally thought.Leila let out another deep sigh – as she to
Chapter 45Moonlight***“You sounded like this conversation won’t turn out good.” Hunter commented – as he walked near her.She looked at him, amused – especially when he looked like he was already going to pout.But he looked away – causing my left brow to move upwards.It seemed like he was too embarrassed of his sudden childishness.However, that only made Leila’s smile grew wider.For a second, she felt like the wall built between them vanished into thin air.But the kiss suddenly flashed in her mind – causing her cheek to blush profusely.Hunter sat on the stair – just beside her.She felt his presence. But when he sat beside her, she felt his warmth – making her shiver in a good way. It was as if he was such a human jacket – although it was just only his presence.‘How
Chapter 46Concern***Leila woke up the next day with a huge smile pasted on her lips. She was to the moon. She couldn’t contain her happiness – as she rolled side by side while embracing her pillow tightly.Then, a loud thud resonated in her room – as she fell into her bed.“Ouch! Damn!” She murmured under her breath – as she held her back.However, she smiled like a lunatic. Even her back and butt were aching a bit – that didn’t make her frown or feel sad. In fact, she giggled at her crazy antics.“My goodness’ Leila, you look like a sick puppy.” She commented – as she looked at herself in the mirror after picking herself up.She let out a deep sigh – but her lips didn’t even change with a smile still lingering on it.Damn!She really couldn’t stop herself from reminiscing about everything that happened last night.Then, her face turned as red as a tomato.But she couldn’t deny the fact that she was certainly glowing. Her cheeks were flushed. Her lips were smiling. Her aura was lig
Chapter 47Dream***Even when she was already in her bed – she couldn’t sleep. It was as if everything that Butler Henry told her was still lingering inside her mind and she couldn’t move on from it.Leila couldn’t believe what she discovered about Hunter. Although she had to take more information from Butler Henry – for she really wanted to know more about him. Besides, it wasn’t as if she had asked Butler Henry to spill the beans – the deepest secrets about Hunter.Leila let out a deep sigh – as she moved to the other side of her bed. She stared at the moon – shining brightly in the night sky. She swallowed hard as Butler Henry’s words resonated in her mind.*** Flashback…“What do you mean?” Leila curiously asked – after hearing Butler Henry’s words.She was not a fool. She knew that there was more to it than what he had told her. And she wanted to know. She was eager to know – especially when it was about Hunter.Butler Henry stared at her seriously – as if he was weighing down h
Chapter 129Witness***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“You have to calm down, Hunter…” Hector said seriously.However, he just gave him a deadly glare.“Stop it, you two.”Before he could even say a word, Myrtle already got in between them.“We have to find Leila and-”But he didn’t finish what Myrtle was saying and walked out of the living area to go to Leila’s room.For a short while, he felt like he couldn’t believe their words that she was gone. So, he decided to go to her room instead.The moment he opened her room – her lovely scent instantly attacked his nose, causing him to g
Chapter 128Mother***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila felt like everything was slowly crumbling down right in front of her very eyes.Especially when she finally saw her mother… full of tears inside the prison cell.She chose to be in the prison cell with her – well, before the servant omegas, who were left to serve Donovan, finally get her out of there to prepare for the upcoming wedding.“L-Leila…” Her mother called her name brokenly.She wanted to break down in front of her, too. But she wouldn’t. She couldn’t. She had to stay strong. So, she immediately blinked the tears that were slowly blurring her eyes.&ldq
Chapter 127Letter***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila smiled at her reflection in the mirror.Myrtle helped her prepare for her date with Hunter.She couldn’t stop smiling as she remembered Hunter’s face a while ago when he asked her to go out with him.Well, it wasn’t really “going out” – just a small dinner date with him near the Black mansion. It was what Hunter only told her a while ago. He was trying to be secretive about it.Actually, he was doing a great job at that. She really didn’t know where they were going. He simply asked him to go out with him and have a date – and that’s all.And of course,
Chapter 126Gone***Everyday kept on getting better and better for Leila.Hunter’s parents were very kind and accommodating – that she couldn’t asked for more.She took a deep breath – as she looked at the scenery of the garden in front of her. She just wanted to take a break and reflect about her life now. She was thinking that she needed to visit her mother and younger brother soon.Especially now that Donovan is dead.Everything was still slowly dawning her.Sooner or later, she had to tell them. And looking at the Blacks – she just missed her family so much. And she had to tell them the truth. She had to – in order for her to be at peace.However, despite everything that happened – and that even if she knew her mother so well, she still couldn’t stop thinking a lot of what ifs.What if she wouldn’t believe
Chapter 125Blessing***Leila opened her eyes the very next day – with a bit of a heavy feeling.The truth was finally revealed.Well, it was such a roller coaster of emotions for her. She couldn’t stop thinking about everything. Even when she went to bed last night.Heck! She didn’t even know how she managed to get back to her room.Her mind was in haywire – and so was today.The sunlight was already peeking inside her room.She took a glimpse at her bedside clock – only to see that it was just five in the morning. She only has a few hours’ sleep. Well, it was a good thing that she did sleep anyway. She couldn’t afford to think of the things over and over again – especially that she was already feeling so exhausted physically, emotionally, and mentally.However, even though she wanted to stay in her bed and think about everything that Hunter’s parents told her, she had to stand up and face the day.Besides, if she stayed that way – she could not stop herself from thinking more. She
Chapter 124Forgotten Memories***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila bit her lower lip – as she tried to calm herself. She even closed her eyes – however, that only made her memories became more vivid to her mind.Her head was throbbing in pain – but this time, it was as if her memories had triggered, and it was flowing in her mind like a river.“Leila… Are you okay?”She could hear Mrs. Black’s voice – but the excruciating pain was just too much for her to bear, that she couldn’t even nod or open her eyes, just so she could assure her that she is fine.“Stay with her… I will call Doc Fridger…&
Chapter 123Played Trust***Mrs. Black let out a deep sigh – as she was looking at her intently.Even Mr. Black stared at her the same way.Leila felt like the emotions floating in the air didn’t change. It was still light – but a bit gloomier. This time, she saw some pain and sadness written in their eyes.It only added guilt into her heart – which she didn’t know for what or for who.She didn’t know but there was something in the way they looked at her – something that made her heart a bit heavier.“Lindon Mercado…” Mrs. Black called her father’s name – as she was slightly nodding her head.Then, she looked at the huge window on the right side of the room.It was as if she was lost in her own thoughts all of a sudden.“Leila…” Mr. Black called her seriously &ndash
Chapter 122Blame***Silence filled the air – as Mrs. Black called her in the library instead of staying in the living room.Leil agreed.It was better that way since what they might be going to talk about was all serious and private. And it seemed like they were both thinking the same thing.Mrs. Black is a light conversationist.“We heard that Hunter is already awake, but we just arrived. Maybe we can talk to him tomorrow.” Mrs. Black told her – as they sat on the single couches.She sat across from her while Mr. Black sat on the other side.Mr. Black rested his elbows in the armrest – as he intertwined his fingers right in front of his chest. He was staring at her and his wife. His eyes were dark.This time she realized where Hunter got his features.The first time she met them – she couldn’t look at them that i
Chapter 121Conversation***Hunter just wouldn’t let her go – not until Leila threatened him of not baking his favorite tart again. Well, she all knew that if he had another choice, he wouldn’t let her go. But he knew that his body is still frail – and he was easily exhausted.Well, Leila was just so happy that Hunter was fine now.He only needs to rest peacefully – and rejuvenate fully.His wounds were still fresh and no matter how much he tried to spend time with her – the medicine that Uncle Bob gave him made him drowsy.So now, he was already fast asleep.Leila looked at how peaceful Hunter was while sleeping.She couldn’t stop herself from smiling from ear to ear.After everything that happened to them – she thought that they deserved to take a break and have this peace of mind.Finally, Donovan was dead.They could breathe properly now.Leila looked at Hunter once again – before planting a soft kiss on his lips.“Good night…” She murmured under her breath.She still couldn’t st