Kayla's POVAfter closing the door to the study, Harrison turned around.With a deep gaze that pinned me in place, he approached with an aura of authority."Tell me. What do you really know about The Blue Blood Pack?!""I... I've only seen some things in a book once..."I cautiously stepped backward, trying to avoid Harrison's penetrating gaze.But the next second, he rushed toward me.Grabbing my chin, he forced me to meet his eyes."Where is that book, Kayla?"Harrison stared at me intensely, gradually increasing the pressure in his grip."As long as you can hand me that book today, I can pretend like nothing ever happened.""Harrison..."I could only call out his name in a pleading tone as my response. Harrison snorted with mockery from his throat, then harshly pushed me away.I took a few steps back, struggling to maintain my balance."This has something to do with Nathan Barnes, doesn't it? I'm right, aren't I?""How did you..."I was shocked, unable to articulate my words proper
Kayla's POVSince the day Harrison coldly left me behind, I haven't been able to exchange a single word with him in the following days.Even when we occasionally crossed paths in the mansion, Harrison would pass by me with an expressionless face, as if I were just a ghost lingering under the eaves.Even Daisy sensed that something was wrong.One day, she approached me with a face full of concern, her tone heavy with sadness."Mom, did you and Dad have a fight?" I gently stroked Daisy's little head. Knowing that my daughter was sensitive, I chose not to hide anything and admitted it openly."Yes, sweetheart. Mom did something wrong, so Dad is angry with me.""Then..." Daisy looked at me, hesitating for a moment. "Have you tried apologizing to Dad?"I nodded. "Of course. But Dad chose not to forgive me.""Why?" Daisy seemed puzzled. "But the teacher said if a friend apologizes to you, you should make up. Isn't that how it works?"Looking at my daughter's innocent and tender eyes, and th
Kayla's POVSo, in the pitch-black mansion, with one hand holding Daisy and the other touching against the wall, I followed behind Harrison, step by step, heading towards his bedroom."Ah!""Be careful!"By the time I realized it, Harrison, who had been walking ahead of us, was now by my side. His hand wrapped around my waist, preventing me from slipping to the ground. But as we all became aware of our intimate gesture, a hint of awkwardness flashed across Harrison's expression. He reluctantly released his support on me."Why are you so careless?"Perhaps sensing a touch of reproach in Harrison's tone, Daisy pouted in dissatisfaction and retorted to him."It's not Mom's fault. There's a puddle on the floor! If Mom hadn't been holding onto the wall, we would have fallen together!"Used to arrogance, Harrison encountered someone daring to talk back to him for the first time. He looked at Daisy's pair of stubborn eyes, which bore an uncanny resemblance to his own, with an awkward express
Kayla's POVWhen my vulnerability and tears were suddenly exposed in the bright light, I couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. I struggled to break free from Harrison's embrace."So... it seems like the issues between us are resolved now, right?""In my opinion, not quite yet."Harrison walked over to me with a feigned seriousness, pulling me back into his embrace. He then bent down, his deep and charming voice sounding in my ear."I'm still hoping you could try using other methods, like..."Unexpectedly, Harrison stuck out his tongue and quickly licked the back of my neck. At the moment his tongue touched my skin, I trembled as if struck by an electric current.Taking advantage of my distraction, Harrison reached out and unbuttoned my coat. The coat floated down to the ground, revealing the silk nightgown I was wearing."Harrison!" I quickly covered my dress with my hands, feeling shy. "What are you doing? I should go back!""Are you planning to walk through the corridor in this
Amber's POV"Now, shouldn't you tell me why you appeared in Harrison's territory with such a pale face?" As the footsteps of Harrison and Kayla faded around the corner, Peter's expression immediately darkened.His deep-colored eyes stared into mine, as if trying to directly penetrate my inner thoughts. "Now?"I forced a weak smile, attempting to evade Peter's inquiries in that way."How about we talk about it tomorrow, and then...""It's now."Suddenly, Peter grabbed my wrist, his face cold as he approached me."When we were talking about totems just now, you were still full of spirit, weren't you? I know you're not that weak, so don't avoid my question, Amber!""I..."I closed my eyes, recalling my father's rejection, Uncle Benjamin and the cold, resolute gazes of other pack members, and... the expulsion order that sentenced me to never set foot in the territory by my Alpha.Am I still a member of the Newberry family? If I am no longer a Newberry, what meaning does the alliance betwe
Amber's POVAfter the incident of fainting, I used the rest as an excuse to stay at Harrison's mansion.Harrison did not express any objection to my decision. However, when he discovered that Peter insisted on staying here too, accompanying me until I fully recovered, Harrison's expression darkened."Are you really not planning to go back to your pack soon, Peter?" I teased him with a fork, lifting a small piece of strawberry into my mouth."I've told you many times; I'm perfectly healthy. You can relax and handle your affairs,""Don't worry, sweetheart. I've delegated most of my work to my subordinates," Peter raised his hand, wiping my hand with a napkin.But I still had some concerns. "What if something really important happens?""In that case, my subordinates will immediately bring the news here. So, everything is under control, Amber. Isn't it good that I can be with you all the time now?" Peter reassured me.Glancing at Peter, who was focused on peeling a blood orange for me, a
Amber's POV"I finally found an opportunity to steal you away from Harrison," I teased as Kayla appeared at my bedroom door with the adorable Daisy.Kayla's cheeks flushed, and there was a hint of shyness in her gaze. "Don't tease me, Amber. By the way, how's your recovery going?""I could probably chase down a rabbit in the woods for you right now," I chuckled, shrugging at Kayla. "I fainted that day due to exhaustion, and I'm good. You guys were just overly worried—"Kayla shifted her gaze to my still flat belly, raising an eyebrow. "Well, now that you're not alone, our concerns aren't baseless, right?""Alright, alright." I raised my hands in a surrendering gesture. "Anyway, today, with the men not at home, we can have a girls' night! Think about it, Kayla, when was the last time we stayed up all night chatting together?""Hmm..." Kayla rolled her eyes, entering a brief moment of contemplation."I can't remember. It seems like it was back in our school days?""And now we've both be
Amber's POVAs the atmosphere finally eased, I decided to get to the point."So, Kayla..." I stared into Kayla's eyes, finally voicing the question I had rehearsed countless times in my mind."I have something important to ask you. Why do you know so much about The Blue Blood Pack?"After I posed my question, Kayla's face didn't show any surprise or evasion, but rather an unexpected calmness, as if she had been anticipating me to ask this.Kayla sighed, looking at me."I should have been more transparent about the whole situation earlier. But this involves another friend of mine... I kept many details from you to avoid dragging him into this.""Him?" I caught a crucial piece of information in Kayla's words. "Your friend, is it that man named Nathan?"Kayla hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded."Yes, it's him. The villa I lived in Westminster was actually his house. The reason I could gather so much information about The Blue Blood Pack was because I accidentally found many doc