AUDREY'S POV“Are you really not going to change your mind about working?“ Jaxon asked in a hopeful tone.“No, Jaxon. That's final, okay?“ We both found out that I was pregnant a week ago, and he insisted that I rest. I rested for a week to keep an eye on my reactions, and I stopped retching after food three days ago. Plus, I now have supplements to make sure I'm healthy.“I'm just worried about you and our baby.“ I didn't want to remind him that the baby was Magnus'. I didn't want to ruin the mood.“I'm okay, Jaxon. Thank you. I'll be off now." He even sleeps over now. I'm afraid he's getting too attached. I sound like an ingrate; thousands of single mothers would kill for someone to take responsibility for their baby, and here I am, not wanting him to get attached.There was just something unsettling about the whole thing. I pushed the nagging thought to the back of my mind. I'll worry about it later.“Audrey.“ I grinned and jumped into his outstretched arms.“Paul, it's so good to
AUDREY'S POV“Let her go, man. Where are you taking her?“ Paul's panicking voice was the first one I heard when I came to my senses.“If you say one more word, I'll rip out your tongue.“ Magnus threatened. I opened my eyes and tried to wriggle out of his arms.“Stay still.“ He commanded.“No. I'm going to scream if you don't let me down.“ I guess he doesn't want to make a scene because, surprisingly, he gently let me down on my feet.“What are you doing?““You ran.“ He accused.“I'm not yours to do with as you wish.““You are until I'm done. Now, you'll go back to your boyfriend and tell him not to say a word of this to anyone or else," he sneered.I didn't need to be told twice. I went back to Paul.“Who is he? Are you okay?“ He met me halfway.“I'm fine. I was just shocked by his appearance.““You don't look safe with him.“ He protested.“I'm fine. He won't hurt me.“ Physically, at least. “But please, don't say a word of this to anyone, okay?““Yeah, sure.““I got you, Audrey.““Whe
MAGNUS' POVThe satisfaction I felt when I first saw Audrey was long gone. It was now replaced with a consuming need to get revenge. To kill that bastard. I wanted to do this without any confrontation. But that boy toy of hers had to open his big mouth.“Magnus. This is madness. You have to stop this madness right away.“ She shrieked from the back.I can't believe she got pregnant. I know who's going to pay for this transgression of hers.“Shut up, Audrey. Shut up.““Just please listen to me, okay?““No.“ I said it stubbornly and kept driving. The weather was not looking favorable, and I want to get to my territory on time.“I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to."“Run away and get pregnant for my friend."“No. I did mean to run away, but...“Just shut up, Audrey.“You hurt me!“ “Not without reason. You betrayed me. What did you think would happen? I would come back, and we'd go back to the way we were. You rejected me, Audrey. I was at the lowest point in my life, and you turned your ba
AUDREY'S POV“Good girl. I knew you'd come to your senses.“ My father smiled in satisfaction.“What?“ His words weren't adding up, but I just wanted to save the love of my life.“I'm happy you agree with me. I'll see to it right away that he gets released.““Thank you?“ Somehow, it didn't feel right to thank him.“Anything for my daughter.“****PRESENT DAY“That was why I rejected you. I thought I was saving you.“His silence made me nervous. I don't know what he's thinking, and that worries me a lot.“Magnus ? Say something, please.“"I..." he stood up and paced the room. “I had no idea.““Yeah, that was the point. I knew you'd never agree to it, but I had to make sure you didn't get killed.“He kneeled in front of me and held my hand. “Thank you.“ Hearing those words from him triggered another round of tears.“For?““I do need you to let you know something. I think your father misled you on purpose. I was suspected of treason. There was no evidence. The punishment was to be banishe
AUDREY'S POV “You're not going to marry her, are you?“He dropped what he was doing and came over to me. I wondered when I was going to get food.“Audrey, baby. I'm going to do everything in my power to get out of this, I promise.““You promise?““Yes. It's a delicate matter because, you know, she's Jaxon's sister. There's the matter of your situation with Jaxon, too. I don't want to start a war. I mean, the guy is in love with you.“I snorted. “No, he isn't. Does he like me? Yes, but love? That's taking it too far.““A guy who only likes you will take responsibility for a baby that's not his own? Wake up, Audrey.“I said nothing to that. “When will the food be ready?"“In a few minutes.“ True to his words, I was served a few minutes later. I gobbled it up, and he only looked on in amusement.“What?“ I asked with a mouthful of pasta.“Nothing. It's just. I missed you.“I squeezed his hand before going back to my food.“We will leave first thing in the morning. We will be there befor
AUDREY'S POVMagnus swung into the pack square with ease. Warriors and guards nearby came to welcome him back. I sat rooted in the truck. “The guards missed you very much.“ I heard someone say to him, and he laughed.“I don't count on it. I know they wish I stayed away for a few more days.““No, my Alpha. I tell no lies. I was reading out the rotation for this week, and a guard actually asked me if Alpha knew I was doing this.“ He laughed again.He opened my door, and I immediately latched onto him. He carried me, and I demanded that he put me down.“People are watching.“ I whispered.“Let them.“ He let me down, and I leaned into him until I steadied on my feet.“Audrey, meet my Beta Mane. Mane, this is Audrey.“ He told him with a look that told me they had already spoken about me.“My lady, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.“ Mane was good-looking. Handsome, even. He also had the air of a very playful man. That was a facade, though, and I suspect he was a very deep man. “Pl
MAGNUS' POVThat evening, I made a trip to the dungeons. The guards bowed as they saw me.“We didn't know you were coming.“ The head guard in charge of the dungeons rushed over.“It was a last-minute decision.““Who are you here for?““Former Beta Smith.“He led me to his cell and stepped back.“Thank you. Wait outside.““Yes, Alpha.““Hey…” I kicked on his door, and he turned on his side.He recognized me. “You bastard.“ He sneered and struggled with the cuffs chaining him to the floor.“I see you know what you are.““I'm going to kill you! He's going to kill you. All of you!“I frowned. I didn't do well with threats.“Watch your mouth.“ I growled, and he whimpered. Pathetic. “You're nothing more than a caged rogue awaiting death.“"I'm not scared of you.“ He said in a weak attempt to appear brave.“Yes? Do you know your daughter is now carrying my child?“ I taunted him.“Liar. She rejected you. Do you know why? Because you're a weak idiot. An easy target.“I understood why he'd thin
AUDREY'S POV.The next morning, after I passed out from our intense love-making, I was pleased to see that I woke up in his arms.I looked down and saw that I had been changed into silk sleepwear. I turned my head to observe and take in his handsome profile when I felt a sharp pain on my neck.I yelped and winced. The sound woke him up because he was all over me in an instant.“What's wrong? Are you hurt?““No. I got marked.“ The realization dawned on me. I was going to be Luna.“Yes. I'm sorry.““What are you apologizing for? I've been dreaming about this ever since I met you.““Why do you sound sad, then?““No. I'm not. It's just all so surreal, you know? I'm taking it in.“He brushed his knuckles softly over the tattoo that formed over the mark, and I felt a sharp jolt of pleasure run through me.He noticed my reaction and smiled wickedly. He bent over and sucked over it.“Stop.“ I whined. “I'm still sore from last night.““Really?“ He cupped over my mound and massaged.“Yes.“ I mo