Adam entered the office, closely followed by Ryan. “Where's your wife, Ryan? I have some of her husband's adventures to tell her about...” Adam said as he picked out the bottle of whisky he was going to open. “Open the one from 1962. Uncle Allister really liked that year's vintage and I agree with him that it's the best whisky I've ever had.” Ruan said, sitting down. “As for my wife, well... I'll find it amusing to see you trying to talk about my adventures with her.” Adam accepted Ryan's suggestion, and picked up the whisky and poured them both a drink. “Why should you have all the fun? Is she like Kate?” “God! No! I would never get involved for more than one night with a woman like Kate.” “So...” “She's dead.” Adam sat down. “Do you have any part in that death?” “That's why I'm here.” “Her father wants revenge.” Adam concluded. “And you, as the Alpha, can free me from that. You can make him forget he ever had a daughter.” Adam became pensive. “Wer
The woman turned over some cards from an ordinary deck, which she took from one of the piles, and looked at them for a few minutes. Then she spoke without looking at him. “I've already been in front of another creature like you.” “Yes. Caricature is just like me.” “No. He's your kind, but he's not like you. No one as powerful as you has yet sat before me.” Adam stared at her coldly. “Caricature didn't tell you what we are.” Adam knew that he would never betray the werewolves' secret. It was forbidden. She turned her eyes to Adam, and they were surprised. “You don't have to tell me what you are. I always know.” “Do you get a lot of monsters here?” “No. You're not a monster and I never take on those who really are monsters.” “Do you have anything else to tell me? Anything I don't know?” She turned her eyes back to the deck. “The woman you love, now... Forget about her. She'll never be yours again.” She said and gathered up the cards, shuffled them again, then
Adam stared at her sharply. “Do you know a way to end this addiction?” “Yes. The woman who ran away from you. She was always the answer... I'm sorry you didn't realize that before.” “How much do you want to tell me another way to get rid of the witch? The woman who... ran away. I intend to bring her back, but she doesn't know her origins and doesn't know she's a mist.” “And when she does, she might turn against you. It was her father who ordered the werewolves to wipe out all her mother's blood.” “You know too much to be safe.” “I can take care of myself.” Adam looked at her with pity. “I can see death looming over you. It won't protect you. It just uses you.” She smiled. “Yes. I know that.” “Are you going to tell me how the mist will develop her talent?” “When the witch is killed, the right way.” “Will I kill her?” “No. It won't be you. It will be the woman you love now.” She said and stood up, expecting him to do the same. But Adam stared at the wo
Adam stared at him, trying to show anger, but he was taken aback, and it amused him. “What did you say to her?” “I said that first you threatened to kill our children and then you used your authority as Alpha and made me do things to your wife that she would never accept me doing to her, and since I'm a werewolf, she knows I can't suppress my instincts...” “Shall we drop this subject?” Kate asked annoyed, but they ignored her. “And that story, did she believe it? Doesn't she know I don't kill children?” “She does. But she hates you for forcing me into something I didn't want, taking advantage of both my subservience and your superior position.” “Did you convince her that the Alpha forced you to stick your penis in a woman, using leader manipulation?” Caricature asked and the men started laughing, and even Jenna and Ryan joined in. Adam was amused, too, but he restrained himself and just watched. “I must warn you, my Alpha, that you must never turn your back on her
Adam remained thoughtful for a few minutes, and after Jenna had left, he went to his office to sort out everything that needed sorting out. The first thing he did was to call his helicopter pilot and tell him that a couple would be staying in his building that weekend, and that he wanted them to be well received and taken care of. He also told him to arrange a guide to take them to the best places and restaurants. Then he was about to contact his allies about taking over entire continents when he was interrupted by Kate. His gaze showed his displeasure at the interruption, but he stared at her, waiting for her to say what she wanted, because he didn't trust making plans in front of her. “Can I help?” He asked, looking impatiently at her when he realized she was hesitating. “Adam... Why are you treating me like this? I thought that, with our marriage, I'd be more respected. But you let your men have all the fun, while you talk about our intimacies in front of everyone...” Ada
Anna was staring at the screen, trying to make out what her baby would be, and didn't notice when Meredith looked in surprise and wonder at Maxwell, who closed his eyes and then opened them with a satisfied smile on his face and nodded to the doctor. “Very interesting...” Meredith said as she turned to Anna. She already knew and so did Maxwell, but she needed to continue the theater for Anna. No one knew what her reaction would be if she found out what she was giving birth to in her womb. She remained silent as she stared intently at the screen, as if watching her favorite show. When she was satisfied, she turned off the device, and the nurse came in with wet wipes and wiped the gel off Anna's body. “Well, Doctor? Is the child all right?” Maxwell asked calmly. Anna stared at Meredith, worried by the doctor's surprised expression. And also at the lack of information throughout the examination. “I have good news... You won't be the parents of just one child, but three.”
Anna sat on the bed and cried. It was too much information. She needed to get away from it all. Maybe she shouldn't even stay with Ian. She needed to get away from those things. Anna heard the door open and saw Meredith enter and lock the door from the inside, then approach her. Anna looked at her hand and stood up, stepping back. She was holding a syringe. “What are you doing?” Anna asked and the woman cracked a smile full of pointed teeth. “Have you forgotten that I told you I'd need some vaccines?” Anna shook her head. “No. I'm going to get a second opinion and...” Anna had never seen anyone move so fast. The woman was suddenly pushing her against the wall, putting her finger to her lips and looking firmly into her eyes. “Don't scream, Anna. But I want you to feel this pain.” She said and showed the syringe with the huge needle and then, when she was sure that Anna was paralyzed, she injected the needle and watched with pleasure as tears of pain ran down that smooth
Maxwell heard Helen's breathing quicken. “Oh, Helen! Did you think I'd stop? Ian won't remember that. He's still too little.” He said and bit her ear slowly. “Didn't you want me, Helen? Didn't you tell my wife that you loved me?” “I'm sorry, master.” Her voice became strained. “I believe you, Helen. But you must be careful what you wish for.” “Will you let me go? I promise I'll never tell anyone what...” “Psst! You know you'll never leave, Helen.” He said and pushed her away. She seemed relieved that he hadn't done what he always did to her. “Maybe I'll let you go. I'm not a dog to bite bones.” He said, referring to her thinness. “Forgive me, master.” “You'd better start feeding yourself...” “How many times do I have to tell you not to play with your food, Max?” He turned and saw the young woman, with silky, glossy black hair and blue eyes, leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed and a smile on her lips. “What are you doing here?” Maxwell as