Melissa's POVAs Tyler and I arrived in New Town, something strange happened. The streets seemed to shift before my eyes, rearranging themselves in an instant. The modern world around me faded away, and in its place, the familiar signs of a bygone era emerged: vintage cars, outdated advertisements, and storefronts that had long since vanished from memory.It was as though the town had turned back the clock to fifteen years ago, to the last time I was here—before my mother passed away and before Garrick took me prisoner. After I escaped, I stayed away from this place, avoiding it as if it were cursed. But now, here I am again, feeling ten years old, standing on the brink of losing everything I once knew and loved."This is it, Mommy," Tyler's small hand tightens around mine, pulling me out of my thoughts, her voice full of wonder."This is it," I say, the words heavy with meaning. "I grew up in that house.""And lost everything there too," Luna whispers, her voice tinged with sorrow."
Melissa’s POV "Congratulations, miss, you’re pregnant," the doctor said with a smile on his face."W- What?” I stammered."You are pregnant," he said again, handing me the test results.I collected them with a shaky hand and was horrified to discover that he was telling the truth. I was two months pregnant.I looked back at the doctor and noticed he was smiling. Of course, he thought that being pregnant was a blessing for me, and maybe it would have been a blessing for me if the father was a loving man who cared for me, but no, that was not the case for me, that was not the kind of relationship I had with the father of my child.The father of my child was cold and unfeeling. He did not give a damn about me, not to talk about loving me. Love was not part of our arrangement. He had made it very clear to me, that I was just his sugar baby, a pet and a plaything to satisfy him whenever he was horny. But that was it. He didn’t love me.And who would blame him? How could someone like him,
A few minutes after the unsettling announcement, Susie stepped out to answer a phone call, leaving me and Knox alone for a moment. Knox looked at me and sighed, “I know that this must have come as a shock for you, but you should have expected it Melissa. It was always going to happen. You should have already known that I would eventually choose a wife to marry.”At this point, I could no longer hold back my tears, and they were now dripping down my face.“Yes,” I whispered, “I expected it, but I didn’t think you would choose my sister,” I sobbed.Knox rolled his eyes at me. “Does it make a difference whether it is your sister or any other woman? Why should I care about your opinion when I choose a bride?”I looked at him in shock. How could he be this cold to me? When we had sex, he used to hold me like he never wanted to let go. He used to kiss me like he could never get enough. But now, he suddenly didn’t care at all?“It’s my fault then.” I sniffed. “I thought you cared. I knew yo
“Oh Sam,” I moaned, “please don't stop,” I said, throwing my head back as my boyfriend’s tongue wrapped around my nipple. My hands tangled in his curly blond hair, and his hands slip down to cup my ass.This had been our early morning routine for the last few months since he moved in with me and the twins. I loved early morning sex with Sam; actually, I loved any sex with Samuel because he was always eager to please me.When we first started dating, he wasn’t quite this good. He didn’t really know how to please me, but he quickly asked me to show him what I liked, and ever since then, he has been getting an A+ response from my body every time.Sam was just about to pull my pants off, but the sudden pitter-patter of small feet had us ripping away from each other like the other person's body was made of hot burning coal. I just barely had enough time to pull my top down before my two little boys burst into the room with a shout.”“Mommy, Mommy, Dylan peed on the bed again,” Tyler squea
A week after I received that weird email from the Crimson Pack, everything was very quiet. They never sent me a follow-up email, so I assumed they understood that I was not interested in their opportunity.Still, I couldn’t shake off the weird feeling that had descended on me since that day. Alpha Knox might not have typed that message, but it was definitely sent with his approval and probably by his instruction. That means he wanted me back in the pack.That thought was worrying because the Alpha Knox I knew, when he wanted something, did not just give up because the person refused to reply to an email or ignored it. Alpha Knox was a go-getter. He produced only results, not excuses. If he wanted you to do something for him, he would make damn sure that you did it. This is what terrified me, because if Alpha Knox wanted me to work for him, then why did everything suddenly seem so quiet? Was he looking for other ways to make me work for him? Were you planning something right now?The
Melissa’s POVEverything went black after I received that devastating call from the detective.I had crumpled to the floor, beca my mind couldn’t bare it to process the reality that my children had been kidnapped from me.It was my secretary, who found me in that state and quickly revived me. She had stayed with me until I could stand on my own two feet again, but my legs felt like they were made of jelly, and my heart was pounding ferociously in my chest.When I finally pulled myself together, I rushed to the car, with every instinct in me screaming for me to get to my babies back from the monster that took them.Through out the drive to the station, I was a mess of tears and whispered prayers to the goddess, begging for my children’s safety.My vision kept blurring, and I struggled to keep the car steady as my hands began shaking on the wheel.“Please dear goddess.” I cried. “Please help me save my boys. Don’t let him take them away from me. Please.” I cried.My sons were my only pur
Knox’s POVI lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to shut out the world around me.But no matter how much I tried, the worry kept gnawing at my inside relentlessly.My son, Chris, was growing weaker by the day, and the doctors still hadn’t figured out what was wrong with him. Each day without answers was another day of agony for me as I was watched my only child fade away before my very eyes.Beside me, Susie, my wife, was dressed in a skimpy nightie that used to turn me on and have chasing her to the bedroom, but that was a long time ago. Not any more m.Susie pressed herself against me, and I realized that she was trying to seduce me, and in the past, she would have succeeded. But now? Now, I felt nothing but irritation.“Knox,” she murmured, slinking closer. Her hands roamed over my chest and her lips peppered soft kisses down my neck.It was a familiar routine I had grown tired of, especially now.I sighed heavily and pushed her gently away. “Not now, Susie, I’m tired,” I
I stood frozen in disbelief as Lyra, my inner wolf, whined in excitement. "Mate," she insisted again.Her voice was a whisper in my mind but it felt like a heart-wrenching thunder strike in my heart. Alpha Knox was my mate? How could this even be possible?I shook my head and took a hesitant step back. I didn’t care why it was possible, I just didn’t want anything to do with it.But when I moved back, Lyra became more erratic. She was jumping in excitement and urging me to run into his arms. “Please Melissa, Go to him! He’s our mate!” she pleaded, her joy was immeasurably and I didn’t want to make her sad, but the very thought of being with Knox again made my skin crawl.“No Lyra!” I refused. “I'd rather die than accept Knox as my mate after everything he'd done to me. He was the one who broke my heart, humiliated me for not having a wolf, stomped on my heart and didn’t give a damn, and worst of all, he kidnapped my children!” I yelled at Lyra.Just the mere idea of being tied to him
Melissa's POVAs Tyler and I arrived in New Town, something strange happened. The streets seemed to shift before my eyes, rearranging themselves in an instant. The modern world around me faded away, and in its place, the familiar signs of a bygone era emerged: vintage cars, outdated advertisements, and storefronts that had long since vanished from memory.It was as though the town had turned back the clock to fifteen years ago, to the last time I was here—before my mother passed away and before Garrick took me prisoner. After I escaped, I stayed away from this place, avoiding it as if it were cursed. But now, here I am again, feeling ten years old, standing on the brink of losing everything I once knew and loved."This is it, Mommy," Tyler's small hand tightens around mine, pulling me out of my thoughts, her voice full of wonder."This is it," I say, the words heavy with meaning. "I grew up in that house.""And lost everything there too," Luna whispers, her voice tinged with sorrow."
Melissa's POVNot this again!One moment, I'm standing there, and the next, I'm sprawled over my friend's lap, my arms flailing in a desperate attempt to shield my now exposed behind.How did he manage that so quickly? Luna's voice echoes in my mind, and at the same time, I think, I really need to stop wearing dresses. They make it way too easy for him to get to me.Before I can make another move, Knox has my hands pinned behind my back, and his strong thighs hold my kicking legs in place. Unlike before, I don’t whimper or plead for an explanation. This time, I fight back with everything I’ve got, my anger flaring as I realize I’m stuck in this situation once more.I can't believe he's doing this to me again. That incident at the café seems to have opened up a whole new can of worms. Is this how he’s going to react every time I do something he doesn’t like?Maybe I shouldn’t have pushed him, but deep down, I know I don’t regret it. I’m certain I’m in the right here.Still, it isn't fa
Melissa's POV"Knox, put me down!" I shout, wriggling as he carries me through the pack house in his arms. "I can walk!"“I know you can walk," he growls, tightening his hold on me. "But I’m carrying you because I don’t trust you not to run off and do something reckless if I let you go."This is bad. Knox hasn’t said a word to me since he figured out that I must have jumped into the pool on purpose. Instead, he swept me up and stormed out of Nova Hall, not sparing a glance for his mother or anyone else. He made the trek back to the pack house so fast, I can hardly believe he’s still human.Now, he's pacing in a silent fury, holding me like I'm a sack of potatoes, steam practically rising from his ears. He charges up the stairs and barges into the apartment without slowing, and the sound of Tyler’s crying immediately hits my ears. I twist, trying to locate my pup, but Knox keeps me firmly in his grip, not letting me move an inch.“Tyler?” I call, listening with Knox's breath as her wai
Melissa ’s POVThis was a mistake.The realization hit me the moment I entered the water. Attempting such a reckless plan was foolish, and now I was paying the price. I plunged beneath the turquoise surface, sinking fast, my body heavy and unyielding like a stone. The bottom of the pool loomed closer, and panic clawed at my chest.It wasn’t a particularly deep pool—just twenty feet—but even that shallow depth felt oppressive. The pressure seemed to crush me, as though the weight of the entire world had settled on my shoulders. My lungs screamed for air, but my mind was caught in a storm of dread.The seconds dragged painfully, each one an eternity. The underwater world was surreal—soft, muted, and overwhelmingly blue. It might have been mesmerizing if it weren’t so terrifying. I stretched my arms wide, trying to focus. There had to be something within me, a spark of power waiting to be tapped. Desperately, I pictured myself reaching for it, pulling salvation from the depths of my bein
Knox's POVAfter a frustrating and unproductive trip to the security offices, where we uncovered nothing but twelve hours of blacked-out camera footage from the night the paternity test was conducted, my betas and I made our way up to the chief physician's office on the tenth floor.Now, we stand in the doorway of his corner suite, carefully observing the doctor's reaction to our sudden appearance, only to find him with a blank expression.Seated behind his desk, he has his polished loafers casually resting on the sleek wooden surface, a takeout container resting in his lap. It's been a while since I last saw him, and despite the fact that he's only a few years older than me, I can't help but notice the toll time has taken. His dark hair now has a few streaks of gray, and the lines around his eyes and mouth are more pronounced than I remember.“Alpha, to what do I owe the pleasure?" Dr Kane greets me, barely looking up from his lunch.As far as Alpha's go, I've also considered myself
Melissa's POVKnox is driving me crazy.It’s barely evening, and here we are—already tucked into bed. We don’t even have my heart to blame for this rush anymore; that excuse ran its course days ago. But you'd never guess that from the way Knox is behaving. It's as if we're teenagers again, caught up in the chaos of our own desire. Though, I can’t say he's entirely at fault—every time his hands are on me, I seem to lose all control, melting into him.I know it might sound like I'm frustrated, but honestly, I’m just trying to process everything that’s happened recently. I’m not upset about having this incredible Alpha showering me with affection. I just don’t quite know how to handle all these overwhelming changes.Knox pulls me closer, wrapping himself around me like the softest blanket, his massive frame offering comfort as his lips graze my skin. “Goddess, I love you,” he murmurs, pressing his face into my neck."I love you too," I whisper, smiling widely. “Even if you don't listen t
Melissa 's POVI’m starting to wonder if my mother gave me the wrong secret. Granted, she shared the most important one—the scariest, too—but she really buried the lead. Sure, my blood can grant eternal life, but that’s not much help while it’s still coursing through my veins. On the other hand, learning I can hypnotize people would have been a much more practical secret to know sooner.Odette’s history books are far from complete, and half of what they claim sounds more like myth than fact. Still, there’s enough solid evidence to convince me of certain things. For example, I’m skeptical of the thirteenth-century zealot who supposedly figured out how to become invisible, but I’m more than willing to believe the hundreds of accounts describing how Volana wolves could use moonlight to amplify their powers.I can't believe I never knew any of this.I marvel, scanning through ancient censuses listing the names of my ancestors.I can. Luna rolls her eyes, I mean when would we have had the o
Knox's POV"Go!" Melissa commands, her body poised in a defensive stance."I can't," I mutter, frustration lacing my words. "This doesn’t feel right."We stand in the middle of the garden, the manicured grass stretching out between us. About ten meters separate us, and I can’t shake the feeling that something’s off. Melissa, dressed in workout gear, meets my gaze with a mix of patience and exasperation. On the sidelines, Aiden and Donovan watch, grinning widely as if the whole thing is some kind of game—though nothing has even happened yet."Attack me!" she urges, arms outstretched in an open challenge."Melissa, I really don’t think this is a good idea—""Knox, you promised!" She cuts me off, her voice insistent. I know she’s been trying to convince me to do this for weeks, but I still have doubts. Axel and I would never intentionally hurt her, but there’s always a risk. A slip, a misstep, even a half-hearted strike could go wrong.“This is dangerous." I gripe, "what if it doesn't wo
Melissa's POV"Knox, you're being completely unreasonable."He stands across from me in the kitchen, sunlight streaming in behind him, his arms folded tightly across his chest, and that familiar, stubborn scowl on his face. After everything that happened last night, he's been on edge, hovering around me like a hawk. This morning, I had to actually kick him out of the bathroom just to get a moment of privacy, and now he's digging in his heels, refusing to go to work."Can you blame me?" he snaps, his voice low and edged with frustration.I get it, I do. He's tired. We didn't get to bed until nearly four this morning, and with a young pup running us ragged, there’s no chance of sleeping in. If he were staying home to rest and recharge, I might be more sympathetic. But that’s not it."We've got to figure out a way to get past this,”I sigh, feeling emotionally drained."We can't change what happened,but we can't let it take over our lives either.You have to go to work, I've got to take Tyl