HAILEY’S POV“Zac …”“Do I know you?” He asked, looking all confused and at that moment, my world came crumbling down. “Who are you?” He asked again and I was stuck in my reality, unable to move. “What do you mean, Zac?” Words failed me as I walked closer to him but he unconsciously took a step backwards. “Oh my God” I gasped. “Who are you?” He asked once again and his face was so blank, blanker than a newly printed A4 paper. “Well,” I regained my composure and decided that it will do me no good to tell him who he really was. Rather, I'd tell him the basics. Plus, this is a secret bonus: Kendall can be around him everytime and he'd not know who she is. “I'm listening.” “Well, you're Zac Woods and I'm.. I'm an old friend. I saw you a few meters from my house about 4 days ago and you were almost dead so I brought you to my house to treat you.” I explained to him and it's not entirely a lie, just that I scrapped out some informations. “And? Who are you?” He asked with this weird
HAILEY’S POVI am stuck. If his goal is to sway me, he has done that successfully. He doesn't even remember all the evil things he has done to me in the past and now, he wants us to be lovey-dovey mates? The worst part is that I cannot resist him even if I try. “I want to know what happened between us.” I raised my brow when Zac said this. “No, I'm not asking you to tell me. It must hurt that I'm even here.” Yes it does but you wanna know another thing? I'm excited that you're here. My wolf is attracted to you and I love your scent. I even dreamt of a future for us and Kendall, our daughter but wishes are nothing but mere words. “So?” I asked, urging him to say whatever he wanted to say. “So I want to earn your trust, love and respect.” I may or may not have laughed a bit because I found this funny, funnier than that comedy show I watched with Madam Crystal two weeks after my first birthday here in Oklahoma. “Wait, what?” I laughed again because it was still so funny to me. He di
ZAC’S POV“MATE.” my wolf growled possessively, stirring something I never knew could exist in me. It's not like I know anything anyways. I don't even remember who I am neither do I remember who Hailey is. She's someone my heart wants to apologize to but I can't seem to figure anything out. I buried my head in her neck and I couldn't resist her scent. So strong, so powerful, so enchanting. Her scent was pure vanilla, no other scent, just vanilla. “Stop” she pushed me away. “Stop Zac.” “Why? You're mine!” I growled and she wasn't having it. “Well, I'm not yours. And please, don't shout at me.” She made her way to the chair by the dressing table and she tried packing her hair so she could see the nape of her neck. I almost marked her and she'd probably have killed me if that happened.“You're. my. mate!” I said, word by word as I moved closer to her. She shuddered and I stopped. “I'm sorry” “Well I need time to process it. I.. we..” she sighed. “You.. we have an ermm.. a complicat
HAILEY’S POVI am stuck. If his goal is to sway me, he has done that successfully. He doesn't even remember all the evil things he has done to me in the past and now, he wants us to be lovey-dovey mates? The worst part is that I cannot resist him even if I try. “I want to know what happened between us.” I raised my brow when Zac said this. “No, I'm not asking you to tell me. It must hurt that I'm even here.” Yes it does but you wanna know another thing? I'm excited that you're here. My wolf is attracted to you and I love your scent. I even dreamt of a future for us and Kendall, our daughter but wishes are nothing but mere words. “So?” I asked, urging him to say whatever he wanted to say. “So I want to earn your trust, love and respect.” I may or may not have laughed a bit because I found this funny, funnier than that comedy show I watched with Madam Crystal two weeks after my first birthday here in Oklahoma. “Wait, what?” I laughed again because it was still so funny to me. He did
HAILEY’S POV“Hi Hailey.” “Hi Hailey.” “Darling! You're back!”“Oohhh, Hailey's back!”“Hailey dear, welcome back”“Whoa, Hailey. You're back already?”Everyone at the hospital or at least, almost everyone missed me. Hailey was the name on majority of lips and it made me feel so good, until Mrs Ivanna came. “Hi, Hailey. One week break must have been nice, you're glowing!” She exclaimed. “You left your share of work to people who already had a lot on their plate.” “I'm sorry ma'am. It wasn't like that. I had an emergency that's all.” I defended myself. In my defense, Zac is an emergency. “An emergency? That man downstairs?” She laughed like a maniac. Maybe treating many maniacs opened her to being one. “Yes. He's my friend and we had a bit of a situation beyond our control.” While we are at it, I've got to get him some necessary documents like an ID card and some other documents so he can take an MRI and CT scan. I should know what's going on in his head. “Or is he Kendall's fat
HAILEY’S POVI couldn't sleep. It's only a matter of time until the truth finally comes out. She could tell it was her father and his wolf probably knows it's his daughter. I paced around the kitchen and went towards the sofa in the living room. I messed up the moment I took him in and worst of all, I messed up when I decided to give him another chance. Even when I did not say it, it was so evident that I had given him a second chance and maybe I deserve whatever is happening to me now. “Can't sleep?” I turned around and saw Zac standing by the door to my room, leaning on the frame. “Well, not necessarily.” I responded. “There's no rest for evil doers, is there?” He smirked at me. What was he implying? Wasn't he the one that rejected me and my child?“What do you mean?” I frowned.“Well, I did something bad and I think there's really no rest for me anywhere.” He walked towards the sofa I sat on and took a dip into the sofa right beside me. “What did you…” then it clicked. “You did
ZAC'S POV“So I want to get her a gift but I have no money. I haven't even earned a dime now.” “Well, you can reserve a spot at the restaurant right in front of us. That's better than nothing.” Fisher said as he washed the car. “Moreover, you don't do anything here. You just sit here all day long and leave the work for us.” “Well you wouldn't believe me if I said I don't think I've done something like this all my life. I think I'm a very powerful person before I lost my memories.” They stared at me for a while before they finally let out a loud laugh. But here's the problem, I wasn't joking. There's something that makes me feel like I'm worth more than all of these, like I'm someone people answer to and the only person who can tell me who I am is Hailey but she's not saying anything. I asked about Matilda because I got a flashback where this Matilda lady was sitting right next to me and that's all I remember. “Your highness, king of wolves” one man teased me. “No, they call them A
MATILDA'S POV I sat on the edge of my bed, sipping my wine and staring at the wall. Kiara had left to find Hailey and Zac, and I was alone with my thoughts. The Elders' council meeting had been a success - they were all eating out of the palm of my hand, and Cedric was one step closer to becoming the Alpha.But, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Zac was still out there, and Hailey... well, she was a wild card. I didn't know what she was capable of, but I knew she was a threat. And, I couldn't let her ruin my plans.Cedric walked into the room, a smug look on his face. "Well, well, well. Look who's drinking alone?" He chuckled and sat beside me, taking the glass from my hand and sipping the wine. His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a flutter in my chest.I rolled my eyes, trying to hide my attraction. "You're not funny, Cedric."He put his arm around me, pulling me close. "Oh, come on, Matilda. You're so tense all the time. You need to relax." His voice was low and husky,
Alpha Zac’s POVI arrived somewhere leading to the woods as I followed Cedric’s scent, I couldn't go any further in my human form. Snatching a small leather bag that contained my guns and my phone. I kept it in between my teeth as I changed to my werewolf form, my clothes ripping as I changed. I rushed through the woods, my senses aware of every fucking sound. I was in my predatory mode now, ready to kill anything in sight, no turning back. That asshole, Cedric, how dare he take my family? He was a dead man, that, I would make sure.I fucking trusted him. He was my beta for fucks sake. Well, I now understand the saying that it's not the stabbing in the back that hurts but it's when you see who stabs you that kills you. I stopped , zeroing in on everything but my senses to guide me. He was close by, I was beginning to catch his scent again. He was somewhere south ahead of me. I ran, my predatory mode kicking in again. His scent was getting stronger meaning I was near. I could he
Alpha Zac’s POVThe weight of worry and determination bore down on me as I set out to find Cedric. I knew that involving others could put them at risk. Cedric was desperate and dangerous, and I couldn’t afford to let him hurt anyone else. With a fierce resolve, I followed the faint traces of his scent, my senses heightened by adrenaline.In preparation for my departure, it was of utmost importance to me that Mark was handling all matters on the home front. I couldn't afford to leave any loose ends untied, particularly considering the potential threat still posed by Matilda. With a heavy heart, but a steady voice that belied the turmoil raging within me, I dialed Mark's number. As I awaited his answer, my mind raced with thoughts of everything that could go wrong in my absence. I had entrusted Mark with the responsibility of keeping our family safe and secure, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of anxiety about leaving them in his hands. However, I knew that he was a capable and res
Alpha Zac’s POVThe morning sun broke over the horizon as I quietly left the house, careful not to disturb Hailey or Kendall. Today was special, and I wanted everything to be perfect. I made my way to the most luxurious jewelry store in town, determined to find the perfect ring for Hailey. The previous night’s proposal had been spontaneous and heartfelt, but now I wanted to make it official with a symbol of my love and commitment.The jewelry store was filled with sparkling treasures, but I knew exactly what I wanted. I spent time examining each piece, ensuring I chose the most exquisite ring that would capture the essence of our bond. As I finalized the purchase, my phone vibrated in my pocket. I glanced at the screen and saw multiple missed calls from Mark, my PA. A frown creased my forehead, but I decided not to call back immediately. Today was about Hailey and our future together.Satisfied with my purchase, I hurried back home, eager to surprise Hailey with the ring. Entering the
Hailey's POVEarly morning light poured through the kitchen windows, giving the dining table where I was seated across from Alpha Zacs warm glow. Before the day truly began, the home was stilla rare and precious moment of peace. Our vibrant five-year-old daughter Kendall was still asleep upstairs, so the two of us could enjoy this quiet breakfast together.Alpha Zac grinned at me after sampling the fluffy scrambled eggs; his eyes softened with a kindness that always made my heart skip a beat. "This is fantastic, Hailey," he remarked with genuine gratitude in his rich voice. "You really didn't need to go through the hassle of cooking. We have maids specifically for that."Feeling both pride and satisfaction, I returned his smile. "I knew, but I wanted to do this. It feels more personal, more... us." I stretched across the table and he grabbed my hand in his, his touch firm but gentle.We held hands for a moment, our relationship stronger than words could express. I inhaled deeply, feel
Hailey’s POVOne moon later,“What do you want for breakfast?” Zac called out to me from the kitchen.Just finished dressing up for my baby girl and I went downstairs to go to Mide’s and open that’s what it was doing in the kitchen because I knew that he couldn’t do everything on his own even if he always acted like he could.I bathed her gently and got her dressed in the best outfits I could see. Zac made sure she had everything and more.She always had an excess of everything.It all always landed out on the right spot and I knew how much I felt so overjoyed because of that.I had the perfect family and I don’t ever think you can wish for anything more than that.As soon as I went down the staircase, a maid came running to me.She smiled at Kendall and collected her from me to go and feed her.I have waited so long for this happily ever after life because me and my husband have gone through so many things and this was just what we needed now.After all of the hardships and trials,
*Back to present * ALPHA ZAC'S POVI was so tired that I wanted to sleep today but I was awakened by a phone call from Mark and I knew he had news…I immediately sat up and picked up the call.“Good morning master,” he said calmly.“Good morning Mark, what's wrong?”“I'm sorry for calling you this early because I know it's interrupting your sleep but I have news and they can't wait.”“It's fine but what's the news?”“It's about Cedric.”“What about him?”“I found him and I'm on his trail as we speak. He's been meeting with someone for a week now and the identity of the person is still unknown. So I want to follow him to where he's seeing the unknown person so I'll go after he leaves.” “Make sure Cedric never finds out that you're on his trial. I don't want him to know that I know that he's back here. So you mean he meets the same person at different locations for a week.”“Affirmative and I believe that this person can give us meaningful information about Cedric that we'll be able t
*Flashback*Hailey’s POV“You! What are you doing here? Can’t you knock or something?” I yelled in a mixture of anger and shock at the same time.“Well, I did knock and there was no response and that’s the only reason why I came in, and I didn’t even know you were in the shower.” He said calmly, still staring at my body casually, which made me uncomfortable immediately.“Turn around and stop looking at me, don’t you have any manners or courtesy at all?” I yelled and he turned around immediately without saying anything.I was embarrassed and shocked at the same time. Why would he see me in such a position and why didn’t my wolf announce his presence in my room? I immediately reached for my towel and I wrapped it around my chest, finally feeling comfortable I asked him to turn back.“What are you doing in my room anyway? Can’t you just wait for me to come down by myself or something?” I snapped at him but still, he had a calm countenance plastered on his face.“Take a chill pill, I was
Hailey’s POVI helped Kendall out of the car while Alpha Kendall decided to carry her on his back and Kendall giggled. “ This is a fun father. "Kendall said excitedly.“Anything for you my little girl .” He said, carrying her joyously. I could see the joy in Kendall’s face amidst the pain I could also see there.I knew she was trying to be strong for us and I appreciated my little girl for that. I wish there was a way to relieve her of this pain because she didn’t have to go through this.She was just a child with a lot of medical conditions and I’ve done a lot and given up a lot just for her, everything I ever wasn't through was for her and I would do it all over again. That was why I didn’t hesitate when Alpha Zac called, I didn’t want to see her but of course, I wanted to see Kendall happy and I wanted her to know one way or the other that he was her dad. .As we walked into the house I carried her bag of clothes in my arms while the nurse held some other things. It took a lot fo
Flashback Hailey’s POV I looked at the lady with a confused expression on my face. "Uhhhh, excuse me. What do you need?" I asked her. "Oh darling, you're already excused. Say whatever it is you want to say," the lady said, looking at me with an annoyed expression on her face. "I'm sorry but I don't know what you're talking about," I said to her, further confusion written all over my face. "Oh really, you don't? Well, I guess it's time I introduced myself. My name is Matilda and I'm Alpha Zac's wife. Well actually, I'm his fiancée but we all know it would end up in marriage and I'll be referred to as his wife soon," the lady said. I rolled my eyes in my mind. No wonder she has been acting this way since I came in, I thought. "Oh it's nice meeting you, Matilda," I said, faking a smile, while stretching my hand to shake her but she looked at my hand with contempt. "Earlier you said your relationship with the Alpha is that you're a mere healer and I hope that that's all