For a moment, I thought it was a joke, but it was real! It was Stephanie, the sorceress who designed Bennett's wardrobeI shook my head thoughtfully. That woman and Bennett were very close, they even seemed to have been lovers at one time.A surge of intrigue coursed through my body-how was it possible for a woman like her to be with a guy like Terrens?On the other hand, Terrens waved his hands right in front of my face "Are you okay?"I quickly came back to reality and ordered a drink "Yes, I'm fine" I said.As soon as the bartender handed me the glass, I quickly took a sip. I felt the alcohol burning my throat and turned back to the bar. At that moment, Stephanie walked up to Terrens and settled between his legs and grabbed my arm "I didn't think I'd ever see you again. You look beautiful"Terrens heard the words and arched an eyebrow "Wait a minute..... You two know each other?""Of course, honey. I met her almost a year ago. She's very pretty", Stephanie said before melting back
The man of elegant, and manly bearing, was sitting with a glass of alcohol in his hand and his gaze fixed on my table. "Wow, wow, I thought you weren't coming" I said opening the mental link "Why wouldn't I come?" He said coldly."I don't know. I spent months trying to get you to meet my boyfriend, and they were always busy. But yet just today you accepted my invitation. Was it because someone else was coming over?" I said mockingly.Bennett was silent for a few seconds, as if hesitating whether to speak or not. Yes, then he opened his lips in a grimace "What are you trying to say with that?""Things..."I couldn't even finish when he intervened "That you would talk to her?" he asked somewhat puzzled."Are you afraid that I would reveal your secrets to your rival's future wife?" I insinuated.Bennett denied again and again. Without answering he just blocked the mental link. I couldn't help but let out a smirk
I didn't linger long watching the scene. My heart felt racing, but I shook my head and let out a snort. I silently got up from my chair, but, as I was about to grab my purse and leave, I felt a hand grab my purseAt first I thought it was Bennett, but when I turned around I saw it was Stephanie's hand "Where are you going? It's early""I'm sorry. I don't think I should stay" I said softly. Before she could say anything, Terrens interjected "Hester..."I looked at him and saw the bright expression in his eyes. Terrens was a good friend and I had been looking forward to this day for a long time. At that thought, I shook my head and sat back down. Suddenly, Bennett looked at Terrens and softened his mriad "How are you, Terrens? I've heard from you"Terrens replied and invited him to sit down. Before long, the two men began to chat. On the other hand, I crossed an arm over my chest as I finished my drink and po
Her words caused a slight shiver to spread throughout my body. However, I shook my head and pursed my lips."You're right. He is a horrible of a man. And he makes no effort to disguise it" I replied sarcastically.Despite my calmness, there was hatred in my gaze. I was afraid Stephanie would notice, so I looked away.The reality was that I was paying close attention to every word Stephanie said to me. After all, she seemed to know all of Bennett's secrets. However, when I looked at Bennett, I saw that he was looking at me as if he knew what we were talking about. At that moment, both he and Terrens got up from the couch and approached us. Terrens reached out his hand to Stephanie and she took it."Shall we dance? Alpha wants to have a drink and listen to music" he said."Of course, honey" she replied sweetly. Terrens smiled and turned to me and stroked my hair "We'll be back in a while. Don't offend Alpha" he
A slight gasp choked in my mouth and I felt his breath on my neck."Where are you?" Walter asked in a doubtful tone."I... I'm..." I paused as I watched Bennett's expressionHe clicked his tongue with a gesture. It was obvious he didn't want me to tell Walter anything, and I didn't want the two men to see each other and start fighting at the club either."I'm with Terrens, meeting his girlfriend" I finally said."I understand. Honey, I just called because I want to talk to you about something" said WalterAs I heard Walter, I tried to wiggle out of Bennett's grip on my waist. Fuck, I was so angry at that man, at what he was doing...."About what?" I asked with an annoyed frown"I'm going home. My theta needs me. He's very sick. He may not have much time left"As soon as I heard that, my body stopped "What? How long will you be gone?""It will only be 10 days. I promise I'll be back before the w
Fuck, why was I reacting this way? I couldn't let him take control of my life again. I quickly tried to calm myself as I pushed his head away. However, he pressed my chest against his and moved gently."You should enjoy this. It's just a dance. Besides, no one will know you're here with me", he hinted with that husky, charming tone he used to have with me.What distressed me most, however, was the closeness we had. It had been a long time since his arms had intertwined with my waist as our breasts pressed together.For a second, I remembered all the sensations that he brought on me with just a touch of his warm fingers, but I couldn't help but laugh at myself for how foolish I was to fall for his lies.In fact, I never dared to disrespect him or refuse his demands, after all, he pretended to love me so well. But now I knew his true intention and everything was different. Everything I thought was mine was a lie; he had given his
When I felt her close, I got up from the couch and returned to the minibar."Bennett. I...I want to talk about the wedding" she finally said it, managing to stop my movements when I just turned my gaze to her. I didn't respond when she continued "I know you tried to stop the wedding of...".A roar left my lips as I realized what she was saying "Do you really think I'll let that man marry her?" I hinted, taking some more from the bottle. She opened her eyes as if surprised. Her calm expression darkened as she looked at me."I know you tried to stop the wedding too, and I thank you for that. I didn't think a girl like you would dare to say anything in front of the man" I added with a mocking tone as I walked back to the couch with the bottle in hand.She got up from her couch and sat down right next to me "Bennett... you know why I don't want my brother to marry that woman?" Her sudden question caught my attention."Why?
However, before the situation escalated, I opened the mental link to Derek "Come to my office now" I ordered.I was so fucking tired of all this shit. However everything went silent for a moment.I massaged my temples thinking Agatha would finally stop talking, but she opened her mouth again."I've hated that woman ever since I knew you had feelings for her, though you're such a coward that you've never told her. Is it because you're tied to me that you didn't leave with that bitch?" She said mockingly. "Agatha, watch what you say!" I growled while clenching my fists. "Oh, no, you're going to hear me. You think I didn't see how you looked at that woman when she wasn't even your brother's girlfriend? Your brother brought her to the mansion for a party and you almost died when you saw her. However, your brother seemed to have a crush on her too....I gave him a stern look, but at that moment the office door opened. Derek walked i
However, I couldn't help but notice that the man was experiencing a sharp pain in his chest. At first I thought it was from the wound, but it didn't take long for the reality to sink in.With all those thoughts in my head, I took a step back feeling furious with Hester. That woman had done what I warned her about: changed Bennett back to his old cruel self.Shit, as much as I had talked to her, it was obvious her purpose was clear."Alpha, you should go to the hospital now. The wound might get infected" Alesso said, snapping me out of my thoughts.Bennett heard him and turned toward a drawer in the room. However, at that moment the door opened and in walked the Theta of the pack.
As soon as the man reached out his hand, I pushed his body away by pushing him against the wall."Alpha, let me help you""Shut up!" I shouted, pushing all the things on the table. "What the hell is wrong with you people? Why the fuck didn't you catch the woman?" I shouted, seized by anger.The guards looked each other in the eyes for a few seconds before turning their gaze back to me. "Alpha, we... we didn't stop her because you ordered us not to harm that woman under any circumstances!"As soon as I heard that I couldn't help but hit the table hard, making the two pieces of wood fall to the floor."I don't care what the fuck I said. I want you to do
Bennett was completely focused on his game, as if my presence was unimportant. He spoke of my mother's life inadequately, showing the true cruel character she had always had.I looked at him as he picked up the dagger, aiming it at the center of the circle on the wooden wall. The man had perfect timing: with a single movement, he put the dagger in place two, three, even four times. However, none of that mattered to me. I just looked at him clenching my fists in anger. At that moment, my legs slowly moved towards him. My whole heart was racing, anger gnawing at every inch of my body. "Hester...please...it's our mate!" roared my wolf wanting to get out and control me. "Shut up! that bastard is not our mate. He's just an idiot who deserves nothing but suffering!" I shouted again to my she-wolf She was elating over and over again getting out of my blocks, however I used all my strength to drive her into complete darkness***Bennett"Hester Winters, I know you wouldn't do anything b
My furious gaze was on the doctor who looked down "I'm sorry, Ms. Winters. You'd better get to the main room as soon as possible. There's not much time..." he said "What the fuck! You're a doctor! How can you play with people's lives like this? How can you do this?" I shouted. "Understand.... Alpha Bennett gave us direct orders. We can't disobey" he hinted proudly. I took a step backwards wanting to control my anger "You can't do this..." However, the doctor ignored the orders and left the office. I quickly ran after the man screaming like a madwoman "How can you do this? She's my mother! She'll die if you don't do that damn operation! What the hell is wrong with you people?" I said feeling all the anger rushing through my body. "Miss, the clock is ticking, the only one to blame for anything happening will be you. Go with Alpha Bennett" said the man in the gray s
Without even giving an answer, I ran straight to the reception desk. The girls soon handed me a couple of papers and I began to fill them out.However, as I read the fine print, there was a piece of writing that made my eyes water"-The hospital and the staff in charge of the operation will not be held responsible for said patient not waking up or, if applicable, for any future consequences this may cause-"As soon as I read it, I felt my hair stand on end. I wasn't sure whether to accept the agreement, so I took out my phone and dialed Lucas. But try as I might, his phone rang busy.Why was this happening to me? Why now? Was the goddess testing me?
My whole body trembled as I looked at my mother. She looked so helpless, without energy. Tears were falling from my cheeks and crashing against her pale face "Mother, it won't be long now.... The paramedics will be here any minute.... Please bear it a little longer..." I sobbed in pain. Damn it, I didn't understand what was taking the paramedics so long.I tried to call Lucas, but my fingers were too shaky to dial his number. "Ah!" I screamed, throwing the phone into my purse"Mom, come on, breathe.... Please... Mom" I said over and over until I finally heard the door. Within minutes, two burly men came up to the room with a stretcher."Miss, give us some room, we need to get your mother to the hospital now" said one of the men. I immediately gave way to them and walked away as I watched them lift my mother onto the stretcher. I'll go with you," I said, getting into the ambulance. The men looked at each other and nodded without reproaching me. I took my mother's hand and did not
Walter went to the pack hospital with his officers. I, on the other hand, felt very bad for Walter. In fact, I was very surprised by everything Bennett had said.It was as if he was a demon who was only out to make me suffer.At that moment, a million questions ran through my mind.I needed to know everything. Thinking about it, I walked into the hospital room and confronted them. He had a bandage on his head, but he was still fine."What happened after he killed your mate?" I couldn't help but ask.Walter gave a groan and sat down, gesturing for me to sit next to him. I felt a little hesitant, but I walked over to him and sat on the
Walter looked at me before he tightened his grip and lunged towards Bennett, holding his neck."You can't keep talking to my fiancée like that! Just because I'm calm now you can't keep being a fucker. Your whole kingdom will fall!" Walter snarled in anger.Bennett raised an eyebrow as if ignoring Walter's words. With a sharp movement, Bennett grabbed Walter's hand and pulled him away from Walter's neck."Why are you so calm? Are you trying to show a false side to that woman? You're a coward. You live on dreams, too. Your threats, I don't give a damn. You're just useless, while I'm the fucking king!" Bennett growledWalter tried to hit Bennett, but his officers shouted "Alpha Walter! This is not our pack... we
Derek looked at me with his sharp eyes "Shut up! If you weren't Bennett's mate, you wouldn't even be alive. He must have killed you that day when you humiliated him by saying you were his mate!"As soon as I heard Derek's words, my eyes widened in shock. His words were like a sharp dagger plunging into my chest. It was clear that his officers were as evil as Bennett. No one cared about anyone's life, they only desired power. Before Derek said anything else, I saw a smirk on Walter's lips "I see Alpha Bennett is weakening. He even sends his beta to do his job" said Walter.At that moment, Walter's officers wanted to intervene and pull Derek away, who took a step towards Walter. However, Walter gestured and stopped them. I was dumbfounded, I had no idea how to react to the words these men were throwing at each other. Everything was in complete chaos. The way Derek had spoken to me, plus Bennett's reaction, all had my hair standing on end. I turned my gaze to Bennett, whose face was