"Well?" Jackson urged Kylian to reply.Shifting his emotionless eyes to Jackson's chilling ones, he replied, "Flora tends to lie when she's scared. She must have been so frightened earlier that she lied like that."My jaw literally dropped at his words. What the hell? I thought I had accepted the tr
Chapter 20Della’s POVMy blood instantly boiled, and I trembled in anger as I heard the meaning behind his question.What? Did he think I was having an affair with Jackson? I'm not like him!How dare Kylian even have that idea? More importantly, how dare he think he could even be angry if I really
Chapter 21Della’s POVKylian took a deep breath, pursed his lips, and fisted his hand, which wasn't holding Flora, before swallowing his anger and bowed at Jackson. "I hope you respect the customs of my pack, Prince Jackson. After all, Flora is pregnant and vulnerable right now.""You…" A slight gr
Chapter 22Kylian's POVI strode away from the interrogation room with a heavy heart and overly irritated emotions while I held Flora by my side.Though she was with me, all I could think of was Della and how she looked at me while talking earlier.It's cold and determined. Though I would see a glim
Chapter 23Kylian's POV"One more!" I raised my empty glass to the bartender.Not a minute later, he already had the bottle with him and poured me another shot.I swirl the glass, watching the whisky create waves over the massive sphere of ice on it while I look back to my past and my relationship w
Chapter 24Della's POV"Not him…" I said, flipping to another page.I looked at the page and pursed my lips before shaking my head. "Definitely not him!"It's been hours already, and I'm still looking through the confidential folder Jackson gifted me, evaluating every applicant to see who I'd want a
Chapter 25Della's POVThe Lupercalia venue was on top of the mountain, where a resort and event hall were located.Trees surrounded the area, letting the fresh air engulf the guests. It was rather refreshing.I hadn't entered the place yet when a blasting sound of music already greeted me. It's lou
Chapter 26Della's POVSeeing Kylian's arrival, Flora's smug expression immediately vanished, and her tears streamed down her face so fast that it looked like she had a faucet in her eyes, which she could open with a lick of her finger.Covering her face with her palms, she cried harder and ran to K
‘Not while I’m here,’ I silently vowed to myself, feeling my heart clenched with pain.“Della!”I was jolted back into reality when I heard Albert’s booming voice echoing in my ears, paired with Aaden's hard tap on my shoulder.Blinking a couple of times, I was shocked by everything I was thinking a
Della’s POVThough I didn’t sleep well last night, I still woke up early and prepared everything I needed to visit the ruby mines.“Mommy!” Aaden ran toward me as soon as he saw me entering the dining room for breakfast.Instinctively, I bent down, caught him, and carried him in my arms. Pinching hi
Della’s POVFrustrated, I leaned back to my office chair and dropped the list of personnel files that Sapphire had gathered for the laboratory.I pinched the bridge of my nose and took a couple of deep breaths to calm myself down before I leaned on my table again, elbows on it, hands clasped togethe
Kylian’s POVI didn’t know when or how it started, but it had been like this for years. The name Flora had become like a stubborn splinter stuck in my heart. Every time I heard it, a sharp, burning irritation would curse through my being.Taking a deep breath, I turned around and sent him a sharp ga
She went silent for a while, and I saw her demeanor changing through the monitor.“Do you understand?” Henry pushed through.“Yes…”“Just escort them safely. That’s your sole purpose in meeting them,” he said sharply.“Yes, I’ve escorted them out safely–”Henry looked at me as if to see if I was alr
Kylian’s POVI went to the Shadow Hush, a secluded and under-bankruptcy bar I found, bought, and remodeled. Just as it’s name, it’s a well-hidden place and a perfect location to unveil secrets without fear of being discovered.Unbeknownst to them, it’s one of my critical information centers in Wakel
“You know, I’ve always wondered… what kind of history do you have with Mr. K? He’s not someone who takes notice of people easily,” she asked.Merely tilting my head and feigning mild amusement, I asked with a raised brow, “Shouldn’t you be asking him that question instead?”How would I know what’s g
Della’s POVActing shocked, I stared nonchalantly at Rylee and blinked a couple of times as though I was in deep confusion before I asked, “What do you mean, Princess?”Rylee, utterly unfazed by my question, turned to face me and crossed her arms over her chest. She leaned her weight on the right si
My jaw tightened, and my hands curled into fists. Stepping forward, I replied in an icy voice, “Krendrell isn’t the manager of this place anymore, Mason. You should learn to restrain yourself before I report this disgusting behavior of yours to the Lycan Princess.”Unfazed, Mason hysterically laughe