Chapter 57Border***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.***“What the f*cking hell…” Hector commented darkly – as they arrived near the border where the dead bodies were located.He couldn’t believe that someone could do something as morbid as this.He might say that it was something that a sane member of the any pack could do something like this. And if that’s the case, they should be very careful.“We found these bodies when we changed our shifts, Master Hector.” One of the sentinel wolves guarding that spot reported seriously.It seemed like whoever did this, they knew when they could go through the border.Hunter gave Hector a meaningful glare. And it looked like they were thinking the same thing.“We ordered you to make sure that you have tightened the security near the border, right? What happened?” Hector inquired darkly –
Chapter 58Tease***“We have to continue the investigation.” Hector declared with pure resolve.But Elder Howard shook his head – as if he totally disagreed with him.Of course.Who would want to endanger them?They all knew that there was something fishy going on about these morbid things happening and Elder Howard just wouldn’t want them to be on the line.After Elder Morrigan have gone home, since Myrtle and Leila weren’t around the mansion because the servant omegas told them that she went to the training area to accompany Leila in her training, the good elder said that he had an urgent meeting with the betas and leader of their pack, so he had to go back immediately.So, now, they decided to go to Elder Howard’s place instead. They have to continue talking about addressing the problem – especially the one that happened near their border.But it looked like Elder Howard simply wanted them to stay put and wait for their parents to arrive. Or it seemed like he was just too worried
Chapter 59Genuine***“What happened to you? Are you okay?” It was Leila’s voice that made him look around.Her brows burrowed – as she looked at him with pure concern.Then, Hunter’s face slightly turned a bit gentler. However, that doesn’t change the fact that she already saw his expression a while ago. He was caught off guard that he hadn’t noticed her and Myrtle immediately.Hunter swallowed hard as Myrtle gave them a teasing smile – like what Elder Howard and Hector did a while back – then, she just nodded at them before she proceeded towards the mansion.Hunter couldn’t even tell her about her grandfather because all of his attention was with Leila already.Especially when she put her hand in his forehead – as if checking whether he was fine or not.Hunter swallowed hard.Volts of electricity travelled in his veins with just short skin to skin contact – and it was something that only Leila could do to him. It was her effect on him – and it was making his inner wolf get frantic
Chapter 60Return The Favor***“That is good to go, Leila.” Myrtle commented as she asked her to taste her own version of beef carpaccio with pickled pear and crunchy nuts.Leila was just so agitated.Myrtle nodded her head and smiled sweetly at her.“This is just so great. I love it. I am sure that Hunter and Hector’s parents would love this.” She assured her – with all honesty.Leila felt a bit relieve – as she looked at the dishes she prepared.Cooking wasn’t her forte, but living with the Blacks made her practice her cooking skills.At the kitchen, everything is ready.Poterhouse steak with rosemary and garlic sauce, beef short rib bourguignon, and the beef carpaccio that she just cooked. Beef is one of the main ingredient dishes which was Hunter’s father’s favorite according to Myrtle.On the other hand, she cooked chicken and broccoli, apple cider glazed chicken, and chicken parm meatball skillet – since Hunter’s mother’s favorite were chicken dishes.Yes.She truly prepared ex
Chapter 61Parents***Leila was inside her room as she prepared herself for Hunter’s parents will be arriving very soon. She had to take a break after cooking before preparing herself.Of course, she didn’t want to smell like the dishes she cooked in front of her future in-laws.She smiled as she felt contented with all of the dishes she prepared a while ago.Leila was just hoping that it would suit their taste and impress them. She had put not only her heart into it – but also her soul. So, she was silently praying that this night would turn out fine.For her loving Hunter.She giggled at her own thought.Well, she would just think something so outrageous – just to prevent herself from thinking negatively. There were still a lot of what-ifs running into her mind. Although Myrtle and Hunter assured her already with everything.They were always telling her that everything will be fine – she just couldn’t stay still, not until she found it out herself. She didn’t want to simply take ev
Chapter 62Remember***Hunter was so worried as he walked back and forth near Leila’s bed – while his Uncle Bobson checked on her.He couldn’t stop himself from worrying because of what happened to Leila.Why did she collapse?What the heck happened to her?He was certainly so worried that he ignored everyone around and frantically carried her and put her back to her room.Is she that nervous? Pressured?He shouldn’t have brought her in that party – with all of the crowd around her.Everything was making him blame himself for that.He couldn’t stop his worries from growing.“Uncle Bob… How’s Leila?” For the nth time, he asked – full of concern.But his uncle’s face darkened.This time, he knew that he was a bit annoyed already.“You are breaking my concentration on checking her pulse, Hunter. Do you want me to throw you out of this room instead?” He warned him seriously – causing him to grit his teeth and stopped himself from lashing out.He heard his Uncle Bob let out a deep sigh an
Chapter 63Truth ***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.***“What the f*ck is going on?!” Hector cursed as he tried to block Leila.Hunter tried to stop her – but she was just so strong.“Ouch! F*ck!” Hector cursed loudly – as he felt his arm getting wounded by Leila’s elongated nails.She was mad!No!She was livid!“What the heck, Leila!” Hunter was trying to stop her, but she just wouldn’t stop.“You killed my father!”That was all that she was yelling about.But their parents were trying to stop her – obviously bewildered and shocked at her sudden accusations.“Leila… Stop. Please stop! Leila! I said stop! Those are my parents!” Hunter’s voice boomed in the four corners of the room – causing Leila to take an abrupt stop.However, when his eyes met hers – he swallowed hard.It was filled with so many emotions that he couldn’t c
Chapter 64Run Away***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, in her wolf form, let out a loud growling sound – as shifted back into her human form.Her eyes were blurred with the tears forming in front of it – blocking her vision as to where she was now.However, she found herself leaning against the huge roots as she hugged her bent knees – and rested her arms on it before burying her face and cried her heart out.She ignored the eeriness of the place. She ignored the creepiness of the hustling wind – causing the dried leaves to fly with it.All that she was focused on was the fact that she had found out the truth – and it was totally wrecking her right now.It was as if fate decided to play on her.How could this happen?Of all people…She closed her eyes firmly – as fragments of memories started to creep into her mind.
Chapter 130Wedding***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.***Weddings are supposed to be one of the happiest days of the bride’s life.To marry the man, she loved the most.To vow that she would spend the rest of her life with him.A promise of forever.But not for Leila.It was a promise of hell and never-ending pain.But it was already dawn – and she heard from the servant omegas that everything was already settled for the wedding.Everything would be inevitable.And Hunter.He would witness this wedding, too.No matter how much she wanted him to simply go and leave them there – she knew that it wasn’t an opti
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